CanadaBuys #BC229308

Wildfire Risk Reduction Services at Williams Lake Airport, BC

The Ministry of Forests is seeking wildfire risk reduction services for a large area adjacent to Williams Lake Airport in British Columbia. - Government Buyer: - Ministry of Forests (Canada) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Wildfire risk reduction services covering 56.19 hectares - Understory thinning (spacing) - Pruning of reserve trees - Surface fuel clean-up - Piling and debris disposal - Partial harvesting (28.3 hectares in year one under Forest Licence to Cut) - Hand treatment-only work (24.7 hectares if contract is extended) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Combination of mechanical and hand treatment methods - Work is adjacent to a public airport - Contract duration is 10 months, with possible extension for additional work in the following fiscal year

Description

The Ministry of Forests is seeking wildfire risk reduction work adjacent to the Williams Lake Airport. The contract will start in Summer/Fall 2026 and complete by March 19, 2027, with a potential extension for additional work in the 2027/2028 fiscal year. The project covers 56.19 hectares, including partial harvesting and hand treatment work. Services include understory thinning, pruning, surface fuel clean-up, piling, and debris disposal.

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