British Columbia BCBid #231026

Wildfire Risk Reduction Services for Kalamalka Lake Park FTUs 2 & 3

This opportunity is for wildfire risk reduction services in Kalamalka Lake Park, British Columbia, managed by the Ministry of Environment and Parks. - Government Buyer: - Ministry of Environment and Parks, British Columbia - Scope of Work: - Wildfire risk reduction treatments for Fuel Treatment Units (FTUs) 2 and 3 - Total area: approximately 44.4 hectares - Services include: - Thinning and pruning of vegetation - Surface fuel reduction - Debris management - Off-site removal of material in FTU 2 - Pile and burn method in FTU 3 - Restoration of open, fire-resilient forests and grasslands - Activities must be scheduled around environmental constraints (e.g., wildlife timing windows, site conditions) - Funding provided by: - Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC) - Community Resiliency Investment Crown Land Wildfire Risk Reduction program - No specific OEMs or vendors are named - Contractor requirements: - Experience in fuel management or ecological restoration in sensitive environments - Period of performance: - Single-term contract from September 2026 to March 2027

Description

BC Parks is seeking a qualified contractor to deliver wildfire risk reduction treatments in Kalamalka Lake Park near Coldstream, BC. The contract focuses on Fuel Treatment Units 2 and 3, covering approximately 44.4 hectares, from September 2026 to March 2027. Work includes thinning, pruning, surface fuel reduction, and debris management, with off-site removal of material in FTU 2 and pile and burn in FTU 3. The project aims to restore open, fire-resilient forests and grasslands while protecting ecological and recreational values in a high-use park, with activities scheduled around environmental constraints.

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