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Wildfire Risk Reduction Operational Treatment in Stouts Gulch, Quesnel District

This opportunity from the Ministry of Forests, Government of British Columbia, seeks operational wildfire risk reduction services in Stouts Gulch, Quesnel District. - Government Buyer: - Ministry of Forests, Government of British Columbia - Quesnel District Office - Scope of Work: - Wildfire risk reduction treatment over 12.9 hectares - Includes 5.9 hectares overlapping a tree farm license (TFL) - Removal of approximately 1200 cubic metres of mostly dead wood - Overstory removal and understory thinning to reduce crown bulk density and fire hazard - Maintenance of fuel break polygon - Unique Requirements: - Machinery must operate on snow-covered ground to protect sensitive soils - Two permits issued: one for TFL overlap (volume offered to TFL holder), one for non-overlapping area (volume awarded to contractor) - Target to reduce surface fire intensity below 2000kW/m - Balance fire hazard reduction with recreational values - 10% performance security deposit required - No specific OEMs, equipment brands, or part numbers are mentioned in the solicitation.

Description

The solicitation is for wildfire risk reduction operational treatment in the Stouts Gulch area near Quesnel, British Columbia. The work involves maintaining a fuel break polygon by removing overstory and thinning understory to reduce fire hazard over a 12.9 hectare area, including a 5.9 hectare overlap with a tree farm license. Two permits will be issued for harvesting in the overlapping and non-overlapping areas, with specific volume removal and handling requirements. The contractor must operate machinery on snow-covered ground to minimize soil impact, aiming to reduce surface fire intensity while balancing recreational values. The contract duration is 12 months, with work substantially completed by March 15, 2027, and a 10% performance security deposit is expected.

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