British Columbia BCBid #TA2948

24-month timber sale licence for an estimated 18,614 m³ of coniferous timber near Swift Creek, Squamish

BC Timber Sales is auctioning a 24-month licence to harvest estimated coniferous timber near Swift Creek, Squamish. - Opportunity: A scale timber sale licence offered by BC Timber Sales Branch, Government of British Columbia; this is a timber auction, not a government purchase of goods or services. - Timber offered: An estimated 18,614 m³ across approximately 28.6 hectares. - Hemlock: 11,613 m³; balsam: 3,252 m³; yellow cedar (cypress): 2,491 m³. - Douglas fir: 1,068 m³; white pine: 128 m³; western red cedar: 62 m³. - Bidding and pricing: The upset stumpage rate is $9.91/m³ for applicable coniferous sawlog grades. The bid schedule estimates 13,337 m³ as competitive volume and 5,277 m³ as non-competitive volume; bidders submit a bonus bid for the competitive portion. - Eligibility: Applicants must be individuals or corporations registered as BC Timber Sales enterprises in Category 4 – Value-added or Category 5 – Custom Cutters and Processors. - Operational requirements: The licensee must meet BC Timber Sales environmental management and Sustainable Forestry Initiative requirements, along with applicable safety certification requirements. A road or road-use permit may also be required. - Important caveats: Timber volume, species, grades, access, and profitability are estimates and are not guaranteed. No OEMs or product manufacturers are identified.

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BC Timber Sales Branch is offering a timber sale licence through a scale timber auction for the Swift Creek area near Squamish. The sale covers an estimated 18,614 m³ of coniferous timber over approximately 28.6 hectares, with a 24-month licence term and an upset stumpage rate of $9.91/m³. Applications are limited to individuals or corporations registered as BC Timber Sales enterprises in Category 4 – Value-added or Category 5 – Custom Cutters and Processors. Bids must be submitted through authorized BC Bid e-Bidding or in hard copy by October 26, 2026, at 11:15 AM.

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