Opportunity
CanadaBuys #BCSP27TLE003
Mechanical Site Preparation Services for Reforestation at Quesnel Lake (Williams Lake Timber Supply Area)
Posted
April 07, 2026
Respond By
May 06, 2026
Identifier
BCSP27TLE003
NAICS
115310
This opportunity from the Government of British Columbia seeks mechanical site preparation services for reforestation at Quesnel Lake in the Williams Lake Timber Supply Area. - Government Buyer: - Government of British Columbia, Cariboo-Chilcotin office (BC Timber Sales) - Scope of Work: - Mechanical site preparation of 297.5 hectares - Mounding and patch scarification using tracked excavators - Creation of 1,400 to 1,600 plantable spots per hectare - 10 hours of access and road works for unforeseen road rehabilitation or deactivation (as authorized) - Requirements: - Compliance with updated Environmental Management System (EMS) and Sustainable Forest Management (SFM) standards per 2022 SFI requirements - Open, competitive bidding process - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Contract Details: - Duration: Seven months - Location: Quesnel Lake - Williams Lake Timber Supply Area, British Columbia
Description
This solicitation is for mechanical site preparation involving mounding and patch scarification over 297.5 hectares of harvested openings to fulfill BC Timber Sales reforestation obligations. The work requires the use of tracked excavators to create 1,400 to 1,600 plantable spots per hectare. Additionally, the contract includes 10 hours of access and road works for unforeseen road rehabilitation or deactivation, as authorized by the BC Timber Sales representative. The contract duration is 7 months, and the procurement method is competitive open bidding.