British Columbia BCBid #230035

Fuel Management Services for Silver Star Park TU2 – BC Parks

BC Parks is seeking qualified contractors to perform fuel management treatments in Treatment Unit 2 (TU2) of Silver Star Park, near the Silver Star Mountain Resort boundary in British Columbia. - Government Buyer: - Ministry of Environment and Parks (BC Parks) - Products/Services Requested: - Fuel management treatments over approximately 7.8 hectares - Hand treatment methods required due to steep terrain - Understory thinning - Pruning to reduce ladder fuels - Surface fuel reduction through piling and burning - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Work must be performed in challenging, steep, and active recreation areas - Strict adherence to environmental protections, including riparian buffers and wildlife timing windows - Compliance with detailed prescription standards - Contractors must demonstrate strong safety practices and experience in sensitive, high-use environments - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned; this is a service-focused opportunity

Description

BC Parks is seeking qualified contractors to complete fuel management treatments in Treatment Unit 2 (TU 2) of Silver Star Park, near the Silver Star Mountain Resort boundary. The project covers approximately 7.8 hectares and involves hand treatment methods due to steep terrain, including understory thinning, pruning to reduce ladder fuels, and surface fuel reduction through piling and burning. The objective is to reduce wildfire risk to adjacent recreation areas and nearby residential interface, while improving public safety and forest resilience. Contractors must be capable of working safely in challenging terrain and active recreation areas, while meeting environmental protections and detailed prescription standards.

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