CanadaBuys #BC234299

Coastal Swiss Needle Cast Monitoring Plot Measurement and Maintenance Services

This opportunity is issued by the Ministry of Forests, Government of Canada, for field measurement and maintenance services related to coastal Swiss needle cast monitoring plots. - Government Buyer: - Ministry of Forests (Government of Canada) - Scope of Work: - Maintenance and measurement of 42 circular monitoring plots (0.08 hectares each) - Tasks include: - Plot maintenance - Measuring diameter at breast height (DBH) - Measuring height to live crown - Forest health assessment - Measuring height and coring a subset of trees - Work is phased over three years: - 13 plots in Chilliwack Resource District (current fiscal year) - Option to renew for 22 plots in Vancouver Island and Sunshine Coast (future year) - Option to renew for 7 plots in Chilliwack (subsequent year) - Pricing: - Bid prices are based on plot location - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; this is a service-based opportunity - Unique Requirements: - Fieldwork must follow specific measurement protocols - No products or equipment are being procured; focus is on technical forestry services

Description

This solicitation is for the maintenance and measurement of coastal Swiss needle cast monitoring plots over a 10-year period. The work includes plot maintenance, measuring diameter at breast height (DBH), height to live crown, forest health assessment, height of a subset of trees, and coring of a subset of trees. Measurements must be completed prior to March 2027, covering 42 circular plots of 0.08 hectares each, with phased measurement across different regions and fiscal years. The contract includes options to renew for additional measurements in subsequent years, with bid prices based on plot locations.

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