# British Columbia BCBid #234283

Advanced Patchworks Training and Knowledge Transfer for Ministry of Forests

**Posted:** September 21, 2026
**Respond By:** October 02, 2026
**Identifier:** 234283
**NAICS:** 611430, 611420

This opportunity from the Ministry of Forests, Office of the Chief Forester (British Columbia, Canada), seeks advanced technical training and knowledge transfer for the Patchworks forest estate modeling system.
- Government Buyer:
  - Ministry of Forests, Office of the Chief Forester, British Columbia, Canada
- OEMs and Vendors:
  - Patchworks (sole OEM referenced)
- Products/Services Requested:
  - Advanced training and knowledge transfer services for Patchworks software
  - Training covers advanced use, configuration, interpretation of model outputs, new software functionalities, and review within Ministry-specific implementations
  - No hardware or software products, part numbers, or physical goods requested
- Unique/Notable Requirements:
  - Training is tailored to Ministry-specific needs and implementations
  - Services to be delivered in Victoria, British Columbia
  - Estimated contract duration is three months
  - Direct award contract (sole source justification based on Patchworks expertise)
- Technical Information:
  - Focus is on specialized, advanced training for Patchworks users
  - Knowledge transfer includes new functionalities and interpretation of complex model outputs

### Description

This solicitation is for a direct award contract to provide advanced technical training in the use, configuration, and application of the Patchworks forest estate modeling system. The training covers advanced topics such as interpretation of model outputs, new software functionalities, and review within Ministry-specific implementations. The contract duration is estimated to be 3 months, with delivery in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. The procurement is issued by the Ministry of Forests for the Office of the Chief Forester.

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