British Columbia BCBid #229308

Wildfire Risk Reduction Services for Williams Lake Airport Area

This opportunity seeks contractors to provide wildfire risk reduction services for forested land adjacent to Williams Lake Airport in British Columbia. - Government Buyer: - Ministry of Forests (Canada) - Products/Services Requested: - Wildfire risk reduction services across approximately 56.19 hectares - 28.3 hectares: partial harvesting under a Forest Licence to Cut (Year 1) - 24.7 hectares: hand treatment-only work (if contract is extended) - Specific services include: - Understory thinning (spacing) - Pruning of reserve trees - Surface fuel clean-up - Piling and debris disposal - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Work is adjacent to Williams Lake Airport - Contract duration is about 10 months, with a possible extension for additional work in the following fiscal year - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; focus is on forestry management and wildfire mitigation services - Place of Performance: - Adjacent to Williams Lake Airport, Williams Lake, British Columbia - No product part numbers or quantities for equipment are specified; the procurement is service-focused

Description

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

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