British Columbia BCBid #OP27DSN012

Forest Fuel Reduction Services for Yekooche CLWRR Project Area, British Columbia

This opportunity is for forest fuel reduction services in the Yekooche CLWRR Project Area, British Columbia, managed by the Ministry of Forests. - Government Buyer: - Ministry of Forests, Province of British Columbia - Scope of Work: - Forest fuel reduction services in Yekooche CLWRR Project Area - Operational treatment on portions of Treatment Units 1 (5.2 hectares) and 2 (4.1 hectares) - Activities include: - Cutting immature conifers in the understory - Removing danger trees in the overstory - Pruning lower branches of retained trees - Piling and burning debris - Wildlife and danger tree assessments - Manual tree falling and forwarding - Manual tree pruning - Manual surface fuel reduction and piling - Manual pile burning - Work to be completed both mechanically and manually - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Pile burning required on 5.2 hectares of TU1 - Focus on reducing wildfire risk and enhancing safety for public and first responders - No specific OEMs, equipment brands, or part numbers are mentioned - Estimated contract duration is 7 months

Description

The Ministry of Forests is considering a direct award contract to Yekooche First Nation for forest fuel reduction services in the Yekooche CLWRR Project Area. The work includes cutting immature conifers, danger trees, pruning, piling, and burning debris to reduce wildfire risk and enhance safety. Services cover portions of Treatment Units 1 and 2, involving mechanical and manual activities such as wildlife/danger tree assessments, manual tree falling, pruning, surface fuel reduction, piling, and pile burning. The contract duration is estimated at 7 months.

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