Bids Are Invited For 2026 Seedling Transportation

The Ministry Of Forests (‘The Ministry’) Is Inviting Bids For Seedling Transportation Services Throughout The Province, As Required For The Ministry’S Reforestation Programs. This Contract Is For Seedling Transportation Between Nurseries And Storage Facilities (Detailed In The Schedule B). It Is Anticipated That Multiple Contracts Will Be Awarded As A Result Of This Tender Call, As Detailed Further In This Document. Contracts Will Commence September 1, 2026 (Provided Required Documentation Is Received).The Ministry Of Forests, Bc Timber Sales Provincial Operations, Seedling Services Division Ships Tree Seedlings Required For Its Reforestation Programs In Refrigerated Trailers Between Forest Seedling Nurseries And Cold Storage Units Throughout The Province. There Are An Estimated 250,000 Cartons (Approx. 240 Loads) Shipped Throughout The Province Annually. Bidders Are Referred To Condition Of Tender No. 5.01 Which Specifies Eligibility Requirements And Information Which Must Be Submitted With The Tender.Basic Shipping Requirements Include:Tandem Axle Tractors And Refrigerated Trailers At Least 48 Feet Long; And/Orrefrigerated Vans Less Than Or Equal To 28 Feet;Other Equipment As Determined By The Contractorquestions & Answersall Contract Related Questions Must Be Submitted In Writing Only To The Following Email Address: [email protected]. Deadline For Receiving Questions Is 11:00 Am On August 12, 2026. If Questions Are Received, A Question & Answer Document Will Be Posted To Bc Bid By August 18, 2026.Tender Submissions Must Be Submitted In Accordance With The Terms And Conditions Specified In The Tender Package.Closing Date & Time - Wednesday, August 26, 2026 @ 11:00:00Amthe 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/Contractingseedling Services Managerbc Timber Sales - Provincial Operations