British Columbia BCBid #EN27DSE008

Trout Lake Rady-Cr Forest Service Road Deactivation Project for Ministry of Forests

The Ministry of Forests of British Columbia is seeking a contractor for the deactivation of the Trout Lake Rady-Cr Forest Service Road (FSR) 0321 02, spanning 4.4 km in a remote, mountainous region near Meadow Creek and Nakusp. - Government Buyer: - Ministry of Forests, British Columbia - Scope of Work: - Road access improvements (5.3 km) - Road fill pullback (295 m) - Full pullback/recontouring (115 m) - Installation of 69 cross ditches - Danger tree assessment and falling - Road safety improvements - Grass seeding of exposed mineral soil - Required Resources: - Tracked excavator with brush guarding, ROPS, FOPS, bucket, hydraulic thumb, and fuel (160 hours) - Laborer for grass seeding (180 hours; grass seed supplied by Ministry) - 4x4 ATV/SxS/UTV for site travel (18 days) - 4x4 pickup truck for site travel, fuel included (18 days) - Mobilization/demobilization services, fuel included (40 hours) - Certified faller and dangerous tree assessor (8 days; safety certification required) - Private accommodations for contractor personnel (18 days) - Unique Requirements: - Contractor must provide own accommodations - Work at elevations between 1500m and 2250m - Completion required before November 1, 2026, or prior to 10 cm snowfall - One-year renewal option - Ministry will provide 24/7 onsite security due to project sensitivity - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation.

Description

The Ministry of Forests is seeking a qualified contractor for the deactivation of the Trout Lake Rady-Cr Forest Service Road (FSR) 0321 02, covering a length of 4.4 km. The project is located in a remote area near Meadow Creek and Nakusp, BC, requiring contractor-provided accommodation and involves work at elevations between 1500m and 2250m. The scope includes road access improvements, road fill pullback, recontouring, cross ditch installation, danger tree assessment and falling, road safety improvements, and grass seeding of exposed mineral soil. The deactivation must be completed by November 1, 2026, or prior to snowfall of 10 cm, with a one-year renewal option. The project is contentious, and the Ministry will provide 24/7 onsite security.

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