British Columbia BCBid #PL28TFD005

Kootenay Lake tree planting and fertilizer placement services

BC Timber Sales is seeking a contractor for tree planting in the Kootenay Lake Field Unit of British Columbia. - Government buyer: BC Timber Sales (BCTS) Branch; the Kootenay Lake Field Unit is the operating area. - Work requested: Coordinate and carry out planting across approximately 500 hectares in the Kootenay Lake Timber Supply Area, between Yahk and Duncan Lake. - Plant approximately 531,074 seedlings; identified sites could accommodate up to 592,640 seedlings. - Complete approximately 100,000 fertilizer placements. - Production requirement: Achieve a minimum rate of 15,000 trees per day once planting production begins. Site access and conditions may allow earlier work. - OEMs and vendors: No manufacturers, OEMs, or vendors are named; this is a field-services requirement. - Service reference: PL28TFD005.

Description

The contract is for coordinating and implementing tree planting operations for BC Timber Sales in the Kootenay Lake Field Unit. Approximately 531,074 seedlings are expected to be planted over 500 hectares, with approximately 100,000 fertilizer placements; sites identified could accommodate up to 592,640 seedlings. Planting units are in the Kootenay Lake TSA between Yahk and Duncan Lake, with operations expected approximately from mid-April to mid-June and a minimum production rate of 15,000 trees per day starting May 3, 2027. The estimated contract duration is 12 months, and tenders may be submitted through BC Bid by eligible registered bidders or as hard copy.

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