Garden Maintenance

The County of Lambton issued solicitation 2022-136 to secure an occasional gardening service vendor for seasonal maintenance of gardens, flowerbeds, and tree rings at Lambton Meadowview Villa, Marshall Gowland Manor, and North Lambton Lodge. The primary objective is to ensure sustainable gardens and maintain aesthetic appeal for residents and visitors. The scope of work requires a minimum of six visits per season, including comprehensive spring and fall clean-ups. Specific duties include weeding, edging, cultivating, mulching, trimming, pruning, planting, fertilizing, and winterizing. The vendor is responsible for the disposal of all vegetative litter and must ensure all sidewalks and pathways are swept and blown clean daily. This contract specifically excludes grass cutting and trimming. While general maintenance is covered, the replacement of plants or shrubs is considered extra and requires a Purchase Order from County staff prior to purchase. Bidders were required to attend a mandatory site meeting on February 22, 2022, and submit their responses by the March 9, 2022, deadline. Submission requirements included a form of tender, bid bonding, work performance references, and a detailed schedule of prices for clean-ups, mulch installation, and hourly rates for additional work.