The Objective Of This Contract Is To Perform Road And Bridge Maintenance, Road Upgrades, And Construction Works On Bc Timber Sales Forest Service Roads Within The Kootenay Business Area, Boundary Field Unit.Grand Forks, British Columbia Will Be Considered The Marshalling Points For The Contract.Project Works Assigned Under This Contract Vary In Nature From Basic Repairs Or Routine Maintenance And Road Deactivation To More Complex Work Including Implementation Of Measures Of A Structural Or Construction Nature, Prescribed By A Professional Engineer Or Geoscientist. Additional Activities May Include Structural Upgrades, Repairs And Deactivation, And Reconstruction Of Roads And Bridges.Works Will Require A Broad Range Of Equipment From Light Duty And Small Equipment For Minor Repairs And Routine Services, To Large Equipment Required For Heavy Work Such As Rock Production And Placement. Equipment And Qualified Key Personnel To Be Supplied Is Specified Herein. Perspective Bidders Will Submit All Found Hourly Equipment Rates, Which Must Include The Cost Of Fuel And Consideration For Fuel Cost Fluctuations That May Occur During The Term Of The Contract. Provincial Fuel Pricing Adjustments Will Not Be Applied.The Timing Of Works To Be Assigned Will Vary According To Priority As Assessed By Bcts. Some Emergency Services Are Also An Expectation Of This Contract. Maintenance Assignments Are A “As And When Needed” Service.The Successful Bidder Will Be Deemed “Prime Contractor” For The Majority Of Project Works.Consideration Must Be Given In Regard To Fulfilling The Obligations Associated With This Role.See Contract And Schedules For Further Information.Questions & Answersall Contract Related Questions Must Be Submitted In Writing Only To The Following Email Address:
[email protected]. Deadline For Receiving Questions Is 1:00 Pm On March 31, 2026. If Questions Are Received, A Question & Answer Document Will Be Posted To Bc Bid By April 1, 2026. Tender Submissions Must Be Submitted In Accordance With The Terms And Conditions Specified In The Tender Package. If Your Bid Deposit Is In The Form Of Cash, Money Order, Certified Cheque Or Bank Draft, You Will Not Be Able To E-Bid. See Allowable Submission Delivery Method(S) Above. Also See Conditions Of Tender For Acceptable Bid Securities.The Lowest Priced Or Any Tender Will Not Necessarily Be Accepted.Unverified Bid Results Will Be Posted To Bc Bid After Tender Opening And Once Awarded The Contract Award Results Will Be Available On Bc Bid. Please See The Following Website Forimportant Bcts Contracting Advisory Notices And Guidance Information:Https://Www2.Gov.Bc.Ca/Gov/Content/Industry/Forestry/Bc-Timber-Sales/Contracting Timber Sales Managerkootenay Business Areabc Timber Sales
