British Columbia BCBid #FH28TBP001

Seedling protector removal and tree-staking services for BC Timber Sales

BC Timber Sales is seeking fixed-fee contractors for seedling protector removal and related tree-staking work in Egmont on the lower Sunshine Coast. - Government buyer: BC Timber Sales Branch, Chinook Business Area. - Services requested: Remove seedling protectors across 12 blocks covering approximately 103.8 hectares and secure leaning trees to stakes where needed. - Estimated workload: approximately 600 protectors per hectare, or 62,280 protectors total. - Contractor provides workers, materials, equipment, and access using 4x4 vehicles, ATVs, and helicopter. - Handling requirements: Clean, bundle, palletize, and ship reusable protectors to designated Sunshine Coast–Powell River storage; take non-reusable protectors to an approved waste facility. - Pricing: Fixed-fee tender. - OEMs and vendors: No manufacturers, OEMs, or vendors are named.

Description

The contract covers removing seedling protectors (tree cones) and, where needed, securing leaning trees to stakes across 12 blocks in Egmont on the lower Sunshine Coast, totaling approximately 103.8 hectares. The estimated quantity is 600 protectors per hectare, or 62,280 in total. The contractor must provide workers, materials, and equipment, and arrange access by 4x4 vehicles, ATVs, and helicopter. Reusable protectors must be cleaned, bundled, palletized, and shipped to a designated Sunshine Coast–Powell River storage area; non-reusable protectors must be disposed of at an approved waste facility.

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