British Columbia BCBid #PL28DSE001

Spring planting services for approximately 47,000 seedlings in the Selkirk Forest District

The Government of British Columbia’s Ministry of Forests is seeking spring planting services for approximately 47,000 seedlings in the Selkirk Forest District. - Government buyer: Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Forests. Opportunity PL28DSE001. - Services requested: Plant approximately 47,000 seedlings across about eight Small-Scale Salvage (SSS) and Wildfire Risk Reduction (WRR) sites. - Work locations: Sites near Arrow Park and Burton, Nakusp, Revelstoke, Nelson, Castlegar, and Grand Forks. - Site requirements: SSS blocks are approximately 1–5 hectares and may use clear-cut or selective-harvest systems. WRR sites are generally near residential areas, typically target 400–600 stems per hectare, and may include deciduous species. Four-wheel-drive access is anticipated for all openings. - OEMs and vendors: No OEMs, manufacturers, or vendors are named; this is a planting-services requirement. - Additional scope: Further requirements are provided in the RFP.

Description

The Ministry of Forests is seeking proposals for spring planting approximately 47,000 seedlings across approximately eight Small-Scale Salvage and Wildfire Risk Reduction sites in the Selkirk Forest District. The work areas include sites near Arrow Park, Burton, Nakusp, Revelstoke, Nelson, Castlegar, and Grand Forks. Site conditions and planting requirements vary, and all openings are anticipated to have four-wheel-drive access at planting time. The estimated contract duration is 12 months; further scope and requirements are provided in the RFP.

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