Opportunity
British Columbia BCBid #229482
Silviculture Survey Services for Boulder Creek and Mt. Athelstan Fire Areas
Posted
May 14, 2026
Respond By
June 15, 2026
Identifier
229482
NAICS
115310
This opportunity seeks a contractor to conduct silviculture surveys in areas impacted by the Boulder Creek and Mt. Athelstan fires in British Columbia. - Government Buyer: - Ministry of Forests, Resource Operations - Sea to Sky - Scope of Work: - Silviculture surveys across approximately 893 hectares - 417 hectares for plot surveys - 476 hectares for walk-through surveys - Survey types include regeneration delay, free growing, and stocking surveys - Access Requirements: - Most areas accessible by truck or on foot - Two blocks require helicopter access (helicopter costs covered by the Ministry) - Funding & Duration: - Project funded by the Forest Investment Program - Expected period of performance is about 9 months, with possible extensions - OEMs & Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned - Unique Requirements: - Helicopter access provided for remote blocks - Surveys must cover both plot and walk-through methodologies - Place of Performance: - Boulder Creek and Mt. Athelstan fire perimeters, British Columbia
Description
This project involves completing silviculture surveys on approximately 893 hectares within the Boulder fire and Mt. Athelstan Fire perimeter. The surveys include regeneration delay, free growing, and stocking surveys. Of the total hectares, about 417 are planned for plot surveys and 476 for walk-through surveys. Access is primarily via truck/walk-in, with two blocks accessed by helicopter (helicopter costs covered by the Ministry of Forests). The project is funded by the Forest Investment Program and is estimated to last 9 months, including potential extensions.