Bids Are Invited For Sp27tde001 - Mechanical Site Preparation - Disc Trenching In The Dawson Creek Timber Supply Area

This Contract Is For Mechanical Site Preparation (Disc Trenching) Over Approximately 375 Hectares Within Two (2) Cut-Blocks, Located Within Approximately 75Km Drive Of The Town Of Dawson Creek. Access Will Primarily Be On Paved Highways, With Short Gravel Roads Requiring 4X4 Access.Work Includes All Labour, Equipment, Supervision, And Incidentals Required To Complete The Prescribed Treatments In Accordance With Contract Specifications, Including But Not Limited To:A Minimum Of Two (2) Disc Trenching Machines Shall Be Maintained For The Duration Of The Contract.Equipment Configuration Shall Include At Least One (1) Disc Trencher Mounted On A Crawler-Type Tracked Carrier, With The Second Machine Being Either: -A Rubber-Tired Skidder-Type Carrier; Or -A Crawler-Type Tracked Carrier.The Treatment Areas Consist Of Approximately 9-Year-Old Plantations Impacted By Moderate-Severity Wildfire (2025), With An Estimated 80% Vegetation Mortality, Including Standing Dead And Partially Live Stems. • Site Descriptions And Photos Are Included In The Tender Package. • Variable Treatment Effectiveness Due To Debris And Vegetation Density • Potential Requirement For Multiple Passes In Localized Areasa Site Viewing Is Strongly Recommended Due To The Variability And Complexity Of Site Conditions. • A Scheduled Site Visit Will Occur On Friday, May 22Nd, 2026 • Please Contact [email protected] By Email Prior To Tuesday, May 19Th, 2026 To Register And Obtain Updated Information Regarding The Site Visit.The Work Shall Commence No Earlier Than August 3Rd, 2026, And Shall Be Fully Completed By October 23Rd, 2026.Questions & Answersall Contract Related Questions Must Be Submitted In Writing Only To The Following Email Address: [email protected]. Deadline For Receiving Questions Is 9:30 Am Pst Onmay 26Th, 2026. If Questions Are Received, A Question & Answer Document Will Be Posted To Bc Bid Byjune 2Nd, 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/Contractingtimber Sales Managerpeace-Liard Business Areabc Timber Sales