Opportunity
CanadaBuys #BC232120
Technical Support Services for Coastal Forest Research Installations
Posted
July 16, 2026
Respond By
July 27, 2026
Identifier
BC232120
NAICS
115310
This opportunity involves technical support services for long-term research installations in coastal forests managed by the Ministry of Forests, Government of Canada. - Government Buyer: - Ministry of Forests (Government of Canada) - Focused on the Silviculture Treatments for Ecosystem Management in the Sayward (STEMS) and Roberts Creek Study Forest (RCSF) - Vendors: - R. White Woods Inc (potential direct award recipient) - Products/Services Requested: - Technical support for establishing new long-term research plots - Measurement of regeneration and retention at experimental harvest blocks - Field orientation and technical measurement support (e.g., Leaf Area Index measurements) - Installation of microclimatic monitoring stations - Field safety and supervision for STEMS field visits and graduate student projects - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Services are specific to STEMS and RCSF research sites - Emphasis on technical field support, safety, and specialized measurement techniques - No specific OEMs or product part numbers are identified, as the procurement is for services rather than equipment
Description
The Ministry of Forests is considering a direct award contract to R. White Woods Inc for technical support related to long term plot establishment and measurements at experimental harvest blocks in coastal long-term research installations. The work includes silviculture treatments for ecosystem management in the Sayward and Roberts Creek Study Forests. It also involves field orientation, support for technical measurements such as Leaf Area Index and installation of microclimatic monitoring stations, as well as field safety and supervision for STEMS field visits and graduate student projects.