Opportunity
British Columbia BCBid #REI23TCA036
Prequalification for Fisheries/Stream Biologist Services – BC Timber Sales Branch
Posted
January 03, 2023
Respond By
January 30, 2028
Identifier
REI23TCA036
NAICS
541620
The Ministry of Forests, BC Timber Sales Branch (Strait of Georgia Business Area) is seeking to prequalify contractors for its Multi-Use List of Qualified Suppliers for Fisheries/Stream Biologist Services. - Government Buyer: - Ministry of Forests, BC Timber Sales Branch (Strait of Georgia Business Area) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in this notice - Products/Services Requested: - Fisheries/Stream Biologist Services, including: - Stream classification - Fish habitat assessments - GIS mapping - Environmental management plans - Environmental monitoring near forest development areas - Contractors must assess and classify streams and provide recommendations - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Compliance with updated Environmental Management System (EMS) and Sustainable Forest Management (SFM) programs to meet 2022 Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) standards - New training requirements and procedural updates - Mandatory COVID-19 vaccination for personnel accessing BC government workplaces (with provisions for exemptions) - Submissions must comply with Multi-Use List Request for Qualifications (MULRFQ) terms and conditions - The Multi-Use List will remain valid for five years; eligibility will be notified after evaluation - Future contracts will be posted on BC Bid
Description
This is a Request for Expressions of Interest for Contractor Prequalification to be included in the Ministry of Forests, BC Timber Sales Multi-Use List of Qualified Suppliers for Fisheries/Stream Biologist Services. The services required include stream classification, fish habitat assessments, GIS mapping, environmental management plans, and environmental monitoring within the Strait of Georgia Business Area. The scope involves assessing and classifying streams near forest development areas and providing recommendations. The list remains valid for five years, and submissions must comply with the MULRFQ terms and conditions.