British Columbia BCBid #TA2768

Timber Sale Licence Auction for 2,217 m³ at Hen Ingram Lake – BC Timber Sales

This opportunity is a timber sale auction managed by the BC Timber Sales Branch in the Cariboo-Chilcotin region: - Government Buyer: - BC Timber Sales Branch, Cariboo-Chilcotin region - Products/Services Requested: - Timber Sale Licence (TSL) for harvesting approximately 2,217 cubic meters of mixed-species timber at Hen Ingram Lake - Primary species: Spruce (58%), Western Red Cedar (24%), Hemlock (11%), Lodgepole Pine (6%), Douglas Fir (1%), Cottonwood, Aspen - Licence term: 16 months - Upset stumpage rate: $35.14 per cubic meter - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Only registered BC Timber Sales enterprises in Category 4 are eligible to bid - Compliance with Sustainable Forestry Initiative, BC Timber Sales EMS and SFM standards, and SAFE Companies certification (or equivalent) is mandatory - Successful bidder must finalize the licence within 10 business days of approval - Road construction/use permits may be required - Bidders are responsible for verifying timber volume and species estimates through field review - OEMs/Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; the opportunity is open to eligible forestry enterprises - Additional Information: - The opportunity is subject to change; applicants should monitor BC Bid for updates - Multiple supporting documents are provided, including cruise data, maps, market reports, and environmental compliance documents

Description

This opportunity is a Timber Auction for a Timber Sale Licence (TSL) under Section 20 of the Forest Act. The auction is a scale type with an ITB Bonus Bid subtype for the lot located at Hen Ingram Lake, issued by BC Timber Sales Branch for the Cariboo-Chilcotin region. The total estimated timber sale volume is 2,217 m3 with species including Spruce, Western Red Cedar, Hemlock, Lodgepole Pine, Douglas Fir, Cottonwood, and Aspen. The licence term is 16 months with an upset stumpage rate of $35.14 per cubic meter, and bidders must conform to environmental and safety standards including Sustainable Forestry Initiative certification and BC Timber Sales EMS and SFM standards.