Opportunity
Merx #EN27TFM006
Mechanical Brushing and Grading Services for Forest Service Roads in East Kootenay, BC
Posted
March 25, 2026
Respond By
April 22, 2026
Identifier
EN27TFM006
NAICS
237310, 115310, 561730
BC Timber Sales is seeking contractors to perform mechanical brushing and grading services on Forest Service Roads in East Kootenay, British Columbia. - Government Buyer: - BC Timber Sales (BCTS), East Kootenay Field Team - Scope of Work: - Roadside mechanical brushing of approximately 17.65 kilometers to re-establish right-of-way boundaries and improve driving visibility and safety - Ditch and surface grading of approximately 15.4 kilometers to create smooth, free-draining road surfaces (minimum 5 passes required) - Location: - Work performed on BCTS Forest Service Roads in East Kootenay - Cranbrook, British Columbia, serves as the marshalling point - Requirements: - Compliance with Forest and Range Practices Act (FRPA) and provincial safety standards (WCB/BC Safe Company) - Rates are set per kilometer - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or equipment manufacturers are named; solicitation is service-based - Notable Details: - Emphasis on road safety, visibility, and adherence to provincial regulations
Description
BC Timber Sales is soliciting bids for mechanical brushing and grading services on Forest Service Roads in East Kootenay, British Columbia. The work includes roadside mechanical brushing of approximately 17.65 km and ditch and surface grading of approximately 15.4 km of forest service roads. The objective is to maintain road safety and visibility by re-establishing right-of-way boundaries and creating smooth, free-draining road surfaces. The contract will be managed by the East Kootenay Field Team with Cranbrook as the marshalling point.