British Columbia BCBid #235670

Prescribed-burn holding operations for ʔaq̓am First Nation’s Lot 79

ʔaq̓am First Nation is seeking prescribed-burn holding operations to support wildfire-risk reduction and land stewardship on Lot 79. - Government buyer: ʔaq̓am First Nation; the work is on its lands in Kootenay IR 1, near Cranbrook Airport. - Work requested: Provide holding operations for prescribed burns in Treatment Units 1, 2, 3, and 5 within the 137-hectare Lot 79 area. Treatment Unit 4 has already been burned. - Key considerations: Operations support wildfire-risk reduction, ecosystem enhancement, and ʔaq̓am-led land stewardship. Nearby homes, distribution lines, fence lines, and other values must be considered. - OEMs and vendors: None identified.

Description

ʔaq̓am First Nation is seeking holding operations for prescribed burns on ʔaq̓am lands to reduce wildfire risk, enhance ecosystems, and support community-led land stewardship. The 137-hectare Lot 79 area is in the southwest corner of Kootenay IR 1, adjacent to the Cranbrook Airport, and includes nearby homes, distribution lines, fence lines, and other values. The work is divided into five Treatment Units; Treatment Unit 4 was burned in Fall 2026, while Treatment Units 1, 2, 3, and 5 are planned for spring and fall 2027. Submissions must be submitted electronically through BC Bid by pre-authorized electronic bidders.

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