CanadaBuys #BC233814

Field Services for SCHIRP Forest Research Installation (Re-measurement, Maintenance, and GPS)

The Office of the Chief Forester, under the Ministry of Forests Forest Science Planning and Practices Branch (Government of British Columbia), is seeking a contractor for specialized field services at the SCHIRP research installation near Port McNeill, BC. - Government Buyer: - Ministry of Forests, Forest Science Planning and Practices Branch, Office of the Chief Forester (British Columbia) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; this is a services-only requirement - Products/Services Requested: - Re-measurement, maintenance, photographic documentation, and GPS work for Experimental Project 1318.01 (SCHIRP) - Accessing, locating, maintaining, and re-measuring 128 permanent sample plots containing over 17,000 trees - All work must comply with Ministry standards and protocols - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Significant field effort required due to the age of the installation and substantial tree ingress - Contractor must provide all labor, equipment, and expertise for field data collection and documentation - No physical products or equipment are being procured; only specialized field services

Description

The Ministry of Forests Forest Science Planning and Practices Branch is seeking a qualified contractor to complete re-measurement and maintenance on one installation (EP 1318.01) of the Salal Cedar Hemlock Integrated Research Program (SCHIRP) near Port McNeill, British Columbia. The project involves accessing, locating, maintaining, and re-measuring 128 permanent sample plots with over 17,000 trees, following Ministry standards and protocols. The contract term is from October 7, 2026, to March 15, 2027, and requires significant field effort due to the age of the installation and tree ingress. Further details are available within the RFP.

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