When is the official closing date for RFT-3617-26?

The official submission deadline for RFT-3617-26 - Landscaping & Grounds Maintenance At York Region Transit Facilities (Ref: RFT-3617-26) is Fri Nov 27, 2026 1:00:00 PM. Tenders must be submitted strictly prior to this deadline.

Who is the issuing public authority for this contract?

This public procurement contract is issued by York Region, ON located in York Region, ON.

Can TenderPartner write my technical proposal for this tender?

Yes. TenderPartner specializes in turnkey proposal preparation for Canadian municipal and provincial tenders. We draft your mandatory compliance matrix, executive summary, methodology, and submission forms with flat rates and 0% commission.

Status: Open & Accepting Bids ⏳ Closing in 31 Days Landscaping 📍 ON · York Region

RFT-3617-26 - Landscaping & Grounds Maintenance At York Region Transit Facilities

Issuing Authority: York Region, ON

Solicitation Ref: RFT-3617-26

Official Deadline: Fri Nov 27, 2026 1:00:00 PM

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📋 Official Procurement Specifications

Buyer / Public Authority: York Region, ON
Location / Delivery Site: York Region, ON
Solicitation Number: RFT-3617-26
Opportunity / RFx Type: RFP
Submission Deadline: Fri Nov 27, 2026 1:00:00 PM (D-31d)
Procurement Portal Source: bids&tenders (York Region, ON)

Official Portal Link: Access Official Government Portal Notice ↗

🔍 Scope of Work & Commodities

This public procurement opportunity solicits qualified contractors to provide RFT-3617-26 - Landscaping & Grounds Maintenance At York Region Transit Facilities in accordance with the mandatory specifications established by York Region, ON.

🗓️ Timeline & Local Context

Submissions for RFT-3617-26 close on Fri Nov 27, 31 calendar days from today. That leaves room to gather clearance letters, references and insurance certificates before drafting starts.

Open in Ontario: 18
Open in Landscaping: 38
Other notices from this buyer: 0

Counts of notices currently listed in the TenderPartner directory (closing in 10 to 100 days).

Paperwork specific to Ontario

Contracts delivered in Ontario typically ask for a workers' compensation clearance letter from Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB). Request it early, because the letter must be current on the closing date.

What evaluators typically weigh in landscaping bids

A site-by-site work plan with visit frequency per season.
Equipment list and crew size matched to the total area, not just the contract price.
Proof of pesticide/herbicide licensing when chemical applications are in scope.

General guidance for this type of work. The notice's own documents set the actual criteria and weighting.

🛡️ Mandatory Evaluation Checklist

Municipal and provincial evaluators reject non-compliant bids on Phase 1 mandatory criteria without reviewing technical scores. Ensure your submission satisfies:

✓ Workplace Health & Safety Compliance: Valid clearance letter (WorkSafeBC in BC, WCB Alberta in AB, WSIB in Ontario, or CNESST in Quebec).
✓ Commercial General Liability (CGL): Certificate proving minimum $2,000,000 to $5,000,000 CAD per occurrence naming the authority as additional insured.
✓ Past References & Key Personnel: At least 3 verifiable references of similar scope and value completed within the past 3 to 5 years.
✓ Technical Proposal & Methodology: Detailed site operational plan, quality assurance, escalation protocol, and contingency staffing.