CivicInfo BC #2026-002

Vegetation chipping and material-handling services for the District of Metchosin FireSmart Program

The District of Metchosin is seeking a contractor to support its FireSmart vegetation-chipping program. - Government buyer: District of Metchosin, through the Metchosin Fire Department / FireSmart Program. - OEMs and vendors: No equipment manufacturers, vendors, or contractors are named in the opportunity. - Services requested: Chipping vegetation and woody material at community events, roadside locations, collection points, FireSmart work sites, and other District-designated locations. The contractor supplies all labor, supervision, equipment, operators, fuel, transport, maintenance, cleanup, and material removal or disposal. - Requested rates: Chipper and operator; loader and operator; additional labor; additional equipment; transportation/mobilization; disposal; and other proposed services or costs. No equipment models, part numbers, or quantities are specified. - Schedule and workload: Approximately one to two events per month from May through August is anticipated. The District guarantees no minimum work, material volume, hours, or spending. - Notable requirements: Coordinate with the District; observe wildfire restrictions and occupational safety requirements; maintain appropriate insurance and WorkSafeBC standing; and interact professionally with residents. Rates are to remain firm for the contract duration, which is not specified.

Description

The District of Metchosin, through its Fire Department and FireSmart Program, is seeking a qualified contractor to provide vegetation chipping and related material-handling services. Work includes chipping at District-designated locations and community events, with anticipated service of approximately one to two events per month from May through August, subject to operational needs and conditions. The contractor must provide all labour, supervision, equipment, transportation, fuel, maintenance, cleanup, and disposal resources required. The District intends to establish an agreement with one contractor and does not guarantee a minimum quantity of work or expenditure.

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