RQQ-2018-ECDV-266 - RQQ-2018-ECDV-266:For Preparatory Works for the ON Corridor Vegetation Removal

Request No. RQQ-2018-ECDV-266

Consultant Services for Preparatory Works (Phase I) for the ON-Corridor Vegetation Removal and Compensation Program

Metrolinx is accepting bids (“Requests”) to retain the services of a Vendor to provide the services for the Consulting Services for Preparatory Works (Phase I) for the On-Corridor Vegetation Removal and Compensation Program over a one year period starting in 2019, as more particularly described in this Request Document as required by Metrolinx, Rail Corridor Maintenance Survey Project.

Request enquiries and other communications are to be directed to the procurement representative Robert Cava at (416) 202-5849, Robert.Cava@metrolinx.com.

Request submissions will be accepted until the Closing of 3:00 p.m. Toronto, Ontario time, Wednesday, January 30, 2019, via Merx electronic bid submission (EBS) and will be opened by Metrolinx staff as soon as is practicable after the designated Closing.  Details on where and when vendors can obtain information on bids received, will be made available on Metrolinx’s website.

***NOTE: ELECTRONIC BID SUBMISSION
Your Submission for this opportunity must be sent to Metrolinx through the use of MERX EBS. Bidders shall be solely responsible for the delivery of their Submission using MERX EBS by the Closing, in accordance with the  Instructions to Bidders.
The Corporate Firm must demonstrate that it possesses the following experience and qualifications:
 

1. The Proponent should demonstrate its experience in performing work similar in scope, magnitude and complexity as the Scope of Work stated in this Request Document, by including a detailed description of the Corporate Firms qualifications and experience including but not limited to:
   1. The necessary resources to sustain and complete the Services to the satisfaction of Metrolinx as detailed in the Scope of Work;
   2. Ten (10) years of experience in project management as detailed in the Scope of Work;
   3. Ten (10) years of experience in conducting Arborist Field Work, Preparing Arborist Reports. Tree Removal Permits, and preparing related GIS database and mapping;
   4. Ten (10) years of experience in preparing strategic policy and implementation plans related to natural environment programs. Experience with implementing environmental compensation programs will be considered an asset;
   5. Over five (5) years of experience in planning and implementing integrated vegetation management projects;
   6. Over five (5) years of experience of conducting stakeholder consultation and community engagement work.

Metrolinx reserves the right to reject any or all Submissions at its sole discretion.