Opportunity
CanadaBuys #FTU 11-13
Wildfire Risk Reduction Fuel Management Services for Skwlax te Secwepemculecw
Posted
July 29, 2026
Respond By
September 01, 2026
Identifier
FTU 11-13
NAICS
115310
This opportunity seeks local contractors to perform wildfire risk reduction fuel management treatments for the Skwlax te Secwepemculecw (Little Shuswap Lake Band): - Government buyer: Skwlax te Secwepemculecw (Little Shuswap Lake Band) - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; the solicitation is open to qualified local contractors - Services requested: - Wildfire risk reduction fuel management treatments - Focus on removing surface and ladder fuels in stands surrounding homes and critical infrastructure in the northern section of IR5-North Bay - No products, part numbers, or equipment specified; procurement is for services only - Notable requirements: - Contractors must have prior experience in wildfire risk reduction fuel treatment projects - Businesses may partner, but all must submit bids and compete based on evaluation criteria - Emphasis on local expertise and experience in similar projects
Description
This Invitation to Tender (ITT) is issued by the Skwlāx te Secwepemcúl̓ecw (SteS) to local contractors with previous experience in wildfire risk reduction fuel treatment projects within the region. The project involves completing fuel treatments in stands surrounding homes and critical infrastructure in the northern section of IR5-North Bay to reduce wildfire threat by removing surface and ladder fuels. The ITT invites price quotes for Fuel Management Treatments within the reserve territory of Skwlāx te Secwepemcúl̓ecw. Bidders may partner with other businesses but must respond to bid solicitations and compete based on criteria.