British Columbia BCBid #PL28TFH006

East Kootenay tree planting for BC Timber Sales

BC Timber Sales is seeking a contractor to plant seedlings across East Kootenay areas in the Rocky Mountain District. - Government buyer: Government of British Columbia, BC Timber Sales Branch, Kootenay; Rocky Mountain District. - Opportunity: Fixed-fee tree planting of approximately 655,855 seedlings over 493.4 hectares, excluding overflow planting units and areas. Work includes initial and fill planting in burnt areas and NSR blocks across the Bruce, Bugaboo, Fassiferne, Booth, Gold, Mia, Moscow, Noke, Moyie, and Rocky areas or drainages. - Contractor requirements: Transport seedlings from Hawkeye Holdings Ltd. in Kelowna; submit thaw requests at least 14 days before planting for ministry approval; plant thawed seedlings within 10 days; and provide at least one refrigerated unit with capacity for 100,000 seedlings. - OEMs and vendors: No product OEMs are specified. Hawkeye Holdings Ltd. is identified as the seedling pickup location. - Duration: 12 months.

Description

The solicitation is for tree planting of approximately 655,855 seedlings over 493.4 hectares in the Rocky Mountain District, excluding overflow planting units. Planting includes initial straight plants and fill plants in burnt areas and NSR blocks across the Bruce, Bugaboo, Fassiferne, Booth, Gold, Mia, Moscow, Noke, Moyie, and Rocky areas. The contractor must transport seedlings from Hawkeye Holdings Ltd in Kelowna, submit thaw requests at least 14 days before planting for ministry approval, and have refrigerated storage for at least 100,000 seedlings; thawed seedlings must be planted within 10 days. Bids may be submitted electronically through BC Bid by pre-authorized registered bidders or by hard copy, and the tender uses the BCTS Planting Contractor Rating System for evaluation.

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