Brink Landscaping Ltd. is a commercial and residential landscape contractor based in Vernon, BC, serving the Okanagan and BC Interior since 2009. Founded by Sylvia Brink, the company has spent over 15 years building a reputation for quality craftsmanship, reliable execution, and genuine care for the communities it serves.
Brink Landscaping Ltd. is an Indigenous-controlled business. Contracts awarded to Brink contribute directly to Indigenous economic participation and community benefit — a meaningful consideration on a publicly funded rebuild project in a First Nations community area like Lytton. Brink is eligible under the federal Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business (PSIB) and BC's Indigenous Procurement Initiative.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2009 by Sylvia Brink — Vernon, British Columbia |
| Ownership | Indigenous-Controlled Business — documentation available upon request |
| Indigenous Procurement | Eligible under PSIB and BC Indigenous Procurement Initiative. Available for GC Indigenous content reporting. |
| Head Office | Vernon, BC — serving the Okanagan and BC Interior since 2009 |
| Specializations | Silva Cell deep root systems, commercial tree planting, irrigation, paver reinstatement, landscape design & installation, site restoration |
| Website | brinklandscaping.com |
The Village of Lytton is rebuilding its municipal office, destroyed in the 2021 wildfire. The new building is a two-storey, approximately 4,200 sq ft mixed-use structure at 380 Main Street. ANR Construction Ltd. is the General Contractor. Brink has reviewed all drawings (A.101, L.01, L.02), the geotechnical report, and Addenda #1, #2, and #3.
The geotechnical report indicates sand and gravel fill to ~1.2m depth, transitioning to silty sand — excavation conditions are expected to be manageable. Addendum #3 confirms landscaping remains in scope and is not sole-sourced. Staging on adjacent properties is not available without separate agreement per Addendum #3, Item 5.
| # | Scope Item | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tree Supply & Planting | Supply and install trees at A.101 locations along Main St and Fourth St. Species: Salix alba var. sericea (Silver Willow), preferred 7cm caliper. Note: L.01 references Douglas Maple — discrepancy flagged for LA clarification. |
| 2 | Silva Cell Deep Root System | Install DeepRoot Silva Cell 1.5X modular underground framework at each tree pit per L.01. Includes excavation, module assembly, drainage layer, engineered growing medium backfill, and compaction to grade. |
| 3 | Metal Tree Grates & Curb Surrounds | Supply and install Q 150 metal tree grates and grate curb surrounds at each tree location, flush-mounted at sidewalk grade per L.01. |
| 4 | Paver Reinstatement | Remove pavers at tree planting locations. Reinstate pavers around new tree grates following tree and Silva Cell installation. Limited to tree pit areas only — per Addendum #3, Item 13. |
| 5 | Irrigation | Install irrigation lines to each tree planting. Tie into site irrigation system. Supply and install all pipe, fittings, emitters, and controls per drawings. |
| 6 | Drainage | Install drainage provisions within each planting pit per L.01 sections. Connected to site drainage system. |
| 7 | Topsoil / Growing Medium | Import and place engineered planting soil within Silva Cell structure per manufacturer spec. Walk-in compacted to 75–85% Proctor. |
| 8 | Site Cleanup | Remove and dispose of all excavated material and construction waste from Brink's scope. |
Exclusions: Bonds, COR certification, general site work outside tree/planting locations, structural or civil works, supply of paver materials beyond tree pit reinstatement quantities, project sign allowance (GC scope per Addendum #3, Item 14).
| Description | Amount |
|---|---|
| Labour — skilled landscaping crew | $9,570.00 |
| Materials — trees, Silva Cell modules, tree grates, topsoil, irrigation, drainage, pavers, equipment & site logistics | $13,600.00 |
| Direct Costs Subtotal | $23,170.00 |
| Contingency — remote location, site unknowns, material price risk (10%) | $2,317.00 |
| Administration & Project Management | $7,646.00 |
| BID TOTAL (EXCLUDING GST) | $33,133.00 |
| GST (5%) | $1,656.65 |
| TOTAL WITH GST | $34,789.65 |
Bid Price in words: Thirty-Three Thousand, One Hundred and Thirty-Three Dollars (ex. GST)
| Risk | Level | Mitigation |
|---|---|---|
| Drawing discrepancy — tree species & planting system (L.01 vs L.02 vs A.101) | HIGH | Bid priced on Silva Cell scope applied to Silver Willows per A.101. Clarification required from LA (Eric Reynard, MBCSLA — Lyons Landscaping, Kamloops) before or immediately after award. |
| 7cm caliper Silver Willow availability | MEDIUM | Specimen-grade willows at this caliper may require advance sourcing. Alan Kolkind will confirm nursery pricing and availability immediately upon award. Suitable substitutes proposed for LA/GC approval if needed. |
| Silva Cell module lead time | MEDIUM | DeepRoot Silva Cell modules may require advance ordering. Lead time confirmed upon award and factored into project schedule. |
| Seasonal timing / extreme heat | MEDIUM | Lytton recorded 49.6°C in June 2021. Summer planting not ideal for tree establishment. Brink recommends scheduling for spring or fall if the construction timeline allows. |
| Site staging / laydown | LOW | Adjacent staging not available per Addendum #3, Item 5. Brink will coordinate with ANR Superintendent to establish approved staging zones before mobilization. |
| Subsurface conditions | LOW | Geotechnical report indicates compact sand/gravel fill to 1.2m. Excavation expected manageable. 10% contingency covers unforeseen conditions. |
| Project | Value | Year | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Predator Ridge — Lighting Installation, 100 Mashie Crescent, Vernon BC | $18,000 | 2025 | Breanne Tripp — btrip@predatorridge.com / 250-307-9022 |
| Graceland Strata — Block Retaining Wall, 1020 Waddington Drive, Vernon BC | $16,000 | 2026 | Bev Copeland — bacope2@telus.net / 250-549-3017 |
| Sun Tower Development Ltd. — Lumby Community Development | $300,000 | 2025/2026 | Davis Xu — info@global-un.com / 587-316-8991 |
| Milestone | Timing |
|---|---|
| Subcontract Execution | Within 5 days of award notification |
| Material Procurement (trees, Silva Cells) | Immediately upon award — lead times confirmed within 48 hours |
| Insurance / Schedule Submission | Within 10 days of subcontract execution |
| Site Mobilization | Within 15 days of subcontract execution, subject to GC site readiness |
| Recommended Construction Window | Spring (April–May) or Fall (September–October) — avoids extreme Lytton summer heat |
| Estimated On-Site Duration | Approximately 2–3 working days for full landscaping scope |
| Substantial Completion | To be confirmed with ANR Construction following award |
| Ref | Document / Requirement | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 3.1.1 | Bid Bond or Certified Cheque (min 10% of Bid Price) | GC (ANR) to provide |
| 3.1.2 | Consent of Surety — Performance Bond + Labour & Materials Payment Bond | GC (ANR) to provide |
| 3.1.3 | Section 00 45 00 — Information Submittal Forms (team resume, project history) | ✓ Included — see Section 6 |
| 3.1.4 | WorkSafe BC Certificate — proof of active WCB account in good standing | ✓ Included — available on request |
| 3.1.5 | Current Proof of Insurance — Commercial General Liability | ✓ Included — available on request |
| 3.1.6 | COR Certification (15% of evaluation score — not mandatory per Addendum #3, Item 17) | Not held — see note below |
COR Note: Brink Landscaping does not currently hold COR certification. Per Addendum #3, COR is not mandatory — the project is awarded to the proponent with the highest overall score. Brink's bid is competitive on Price (70% weight) and Schedule (10% weight). Brink is open to discussing COR attainment as part of an ongoing relationship with ANR Construction and the Village of Lytton.
This bid is submitted on behalf of Brink Landscaping Ltd. and represents our firm price for the scope described herein, subject to the terms and conditions stated above.