RFQ: Firewood Cutting Service

Closing date: August 10, 2023

Position type: Contract

Status: Accepting Applications

DESCRIPTION:

The Conklin Resource Development Advisory (“CRDAC”) is requesting a quote from a local and qualified contractor/company (the “Contractor”, herein) to cut wood located at 103 Pine Lane in Conklin.

The wood shall be cut into 1-foot lengths and split for use as firewood.

It is recommended that a site visit be completed to have the adequate understanding of work to determine an appropriate estimate.

To schedule a visit, please contact Kim Desjarlais at (780) 799-9761.

TIMELINE TARGET:

Must be able to start by Friday, August 11, 2023. Completion by Monday, August 14, 2023.

EXPECTATIONS:

The Contractor will ensure that all cut firewood is neatly stacked and ready for hauling.

REQUIREMENTS:

The Contractor shall ensure it meets the following criteria and requirements:

  • A valid business license to operate in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo. A locally owned and operated business is preferred;
  • Must have experience and necessary equipment to complete the service;
  • Certified in chain saw safety;
  • Must have a minimum of $2,000,000 liability insurance policy and adequate insurance on any vehicle necessary to fulfill the requirements of the service. A copy of this insurance policy must be made available to CRDAC upon request; and
  • Workers’ Compensation Board (“WCB”) Clearance.
PAYMENT:

The Contractor shall provide an invoice to the CRDAC for services rendered on a mutually agreed basis.

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR:

The Contractor shall act as an independent contractor and not as an employee of CRDAC.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:

Please ensure to include the following information:

  • Date of submission
  • Company Name and Address (no P.O. Boxes)
  • Contact information including the contact name, phone number, and email address
  • Detailed breakdown of pricing (indicate whether it is a fixed price or price per hour/day, and breakdown of labour, materials, and/or out of pocket expenses)
  • Proposed timeline – available start and completion date
HOW TO SUBMIT A QUOTE:

If you are interested in providing this service to the CRDAC, please submit your quote to Scott Duguid at scottd@crdac.ca. Please feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions or require additional information.

Please submit by Wednesday, August 10, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. MT.

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