City of Winnipeg - Supply and Delivery of Railway Track Ballast Vegetation Control - Tender No. 53-2026 (2026)
City of WinnipegCity · Winnipeg, MB- Due
- Mar 13, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Feb 23, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Muhammad Azam
- (204) 781-6492
The 30-second brief
The City of Winnipeg is seeking bids for the supply and delivery of railway track ballast vegetation control for the GWWD Railway track ballast, covering St. Boniface Yard, mainline track, sidings, and Mile 5 to Mile 97. The work involves the application of herbicides including Glyphosate (6L/ha) and Metsulfuron-methyl and Aminocyclopyrachlor (167 grams/ha) across approximately 75.0 hectares. The contract period runs from June 15, 2026, until October 31, 2026, with the option of four mutually agreed-upon one-year extensions. Submission deadline is March 13, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Winnipeg time. Bidders must comply with Manitoba Pesticide Use Permit requirements, WHMIS, Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, and maintain commercial general liability insurance of at least $2,000,000 and contractors pollution liability insurance of $1,000,000. Evaluation criteria include compliance, bidder qualifications, and Total Bid Price.
Application of herbicides to St. Boniface Yard, Mainline track and sidings and from Mile 5 to Mile 97 (75.0 Hectare)
Compliance by the Bidder with the requirements of the Tender, qualifications of the Bidder and the Subcontractors, Total Bid Price, economic analysis of any approved alternative, costs to the City of administering multiple contracts
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Summary
The City of Winnipeg is seeking bids for the supply and delivery of railway track ballast vegetation control for the GWWD Railway track ballast, covering St.
Boniface Yard, mainline track, sidings, and Mile 5 to Mile 97. The work involves the application of herbicides including Glyphosate (6L/ha) and Metsulfuron-methyl and Aminocyclopyrachlor (167 grams/ha) across approximately 75.0 hectares. The contract period runs from June 15, 2026, until October 31, 2026, with the option of four mutually agreed-upon one-year extensions. Submission deadline is March 13, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Winnipeg time. Bidders must comply with Manitoba Pesticide Use Permit requirements, WHMIS, Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, and maintain commercial general liability insurance of at least $2,000,000 and contractors pollution liability insurance of $1,000,000. Evaluation criteria include compliance, bidder qualifications, and Total Bid Price.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
5- Compliance by the Bidder with the requirements of the Tender
- Qualifications of the Bidder and the Subcontractors
- Total Bid Price
- Economic analysis of any approved alternative
- Costs to the City of administering multiple contracts
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Application of herbicides to St. Boniface Yard, Mainline track and sidings and from Mile 5 to Mile 97 (75.0 Hectare)
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
3- Form A: Bid/Proposal
- Form B: Prices
- Bid Bond
- Submit to
- www.merx.com
- Duration
- 5 months
- Scope location
- Winnipeg, MB
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from City of Winnipeg?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is March 13, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: www.merx.com. For questions, contact Muhammad Azam.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including City of Winnipeg in MB, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Muhammad Azam at (204) 781-6492. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Application of herbicides to St. Boniface Yard, Mainline track and sidings and from Mile 5 to Mile 97 (75.0 Hectare). Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Compliance by the Bidder with the requirements of the Tender, qualifications of the Bidder and the Subcontractors, Total Bid Price, economic analysis of any approved alternative, costs to the City of..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Winnipeg?
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Form A: Bid/Proposal, Form B: Prices, Bid Bond. Review the full document from City of Winnipeg for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Winnipeg, MB. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.