Gravel Extraction & Crushing

Scope of Work

The Rural Municipality of Garden River # 490 is accepting sealed tenders for gravel crushing, screening and stock piling. We require approximately 8,000 cubic yards extracted, crushed and piled. The gravel pit is located at the Gowan Pit SW/SE 04-51-23 W2.

Knowledge of Site and Work

Bidders should visit the site of the gravel pit and make allowances in their bids for such conditions as in the sole opinion of the bidder are warranted. The RM makes no representation or warranty as to the conditions of the site. Please contact the foreman at shop@rmgardenriver.com to set up a time to view the pit.

Tender Must Include

Each tender shall include the following information:

A breakdown of all costs associated with your total crushing price and a list of taxes that must be added or are included in your crushing price;
A copy of letter of good standing with Saskatchewan Workers Compensation Board (WCB);
A list of equipment/machinery that will be used and insurance coverage for the equipment/machinery;
Crush to the Municipality’s specifications of type 106 with 7/8” rock.

Contractors Responsibility

The Contractor shall provide daily quality control sieve results performed by a qualified material testing agency to ensure that the gravel is meeting the specified gradation. The Contractor must apply and pay for all permits required, by authorities having jurisdiction, to carry out the work.

Contractors Responsibility

The Contractor shall provide daily quality control sieve results performed by a qualified material testing agency to ensure that the gravel is meeting the specified gradation. The Contractor must apply and pay for all permits required, by authorities having jurisdiction, to carry out the work.

Schedule

The RM requires the work to be substantially complete, in a manner acceptable to the RM by October 31st, 2025. A penalty of up to $500.00 per day will be levied for late completion. Failure to commence or complete the work within the time stated may result in cancellation of the contract and completion of the work by others.

Submission of Tender

Bidders shall submit the tender in a sealed envelope, clearly marked RM490-02-2025 Gravel Crushing.

The completed tenders shall be submitted by mail or in person at:

RM of Garden River # 490

PO Box 70

8 Railway Ave W

Meath Park, SK S0J 1T0

The RM shall receive tenders at the location specified above on or before Friday, February 4th ,2025 at Noon.

The RM does not accept facsimile, electronic mail, or other unsealed Bids. All bids received in this major will be disqualified.

Acceptance of Bid

Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. The RM of Garden River # 490 reserves the right to refuse or reject any or all bids and will not be responsible for any costs incurred by any provider in preparing its bid.

Evaluation of Bids

All tenders will be opened and reviewed at the April 7th, 2025 RM of Garden River # 490 council meeting.

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