Opportunity
British Columbia BCBid #TA2712
McCormick Creek timber sale licence in the BC Timber Sales Kootenay Business Area
Posted
November 12, 2026
Respond By
December 10, 2026
Identifier
TA2712
NAICS
113110
BC Timber Sales is offering the McCormick Creek timber sale licence in its Kootenay Business Area. - Buyer: BC Timber Sales Branch, BC Timber Sales Kootenay Business Area. - Opportunity: TA2712 McCormick Creek timber sale, covering approximately 48.5 hectares and an estimated 28,438 m³ of timber. - Timber and estimated volumes: - Western Red Cedar: 9,188 m³ - Larch: 6,117 m³ - Spruce: 5,303 m³ - Hemlock: 3,049 m³ - Douglas Fir: 2,474 m³ - Balsam: 1,098 m³ - Lodgepole Pine: 605 m³ - White Pine: 602 m³ - Cottonwood: 2 m³ (non-competitive; bonus bid does not apply) - Pricing: The stated upset stumpage rate for applicable competitive coniferous sawlog grades is $72.17/m³; the Cottonwood rate is $0.50/m³. A bonus bid is required for the competitive timber portion. - Eligibility and requirements: Bidders must be registered BC Timber Sales enterprises in Category 4 (Value-added), meet applicable safety requirements, and comply with the BC Timber Sales Environmental Management System and Sustainable Forestry Initiative standards. The highest eligible bonus bid is generally successful. - Term: 24 months; an extension is not prohibited. - OEMs: No product manufacturers or OEMs are identified; this is a timber sale.
Description
BC Timber Sales is offering a timber sale licence through a scale timber auction for the McCormick Creek area, comprising an estimated 28,438 m³ of coniferous and deciduous timber over approximately 48.5 hectares. The successful applicant will receive a 24-month licence and must be registered as a BC Timber Sales enterprise in Category 4 (Value-added); the highest eligible bonus bid is generally successful. Applications may be submitted electronically through BC Bid by pre-authorized bidders or by hard copy before December 10, 2026, at 11:00 AM local time. The applicant must meet the specified safety requirements and implement the BC Timber Sales Environmental Management System.