Opportunity
British Columbia BCBid #TA1344
BC Timber Sales bonus-bid opportunity for 22,672 m³ of coniferous timber
Posted
October 22, 2026
Respond By
November 24, 2026
Identifier
TA1344
NAICS
113110
BC Timber Sales is offering a coniferous timber sale in the Barton-Luna South Zone. - Government buyer: Province of British Columbia, BC Timber Sales, Okanagan-Columbia Business Area. - Opportunity: Timber Sale Licence TA1344, covering an estimated 22,672 m³ over approximately 77.7 hectares. - Timber requested for sale: - 11,652 m³ of spruce - 6,342 m³ of balsam - 4,678 m³ of lodgepole pine - Volume breakdown: The estimate includes 21,212 m³ of net cruise volume and 1,460 m³ of decked volume. - Bid and eligibility requirements: The upset stumpage rate is $48.41 per m³. Eligible applicants must be registered BC Timber Sales enterprises in Category 1 – Market, Category 4 – Value-added, or Category 5 – Custom Cutters and Processors, and meet applicable safety and environmental requirements. The highest eligible bonus bid is generally selected. - Notable conditions: Timber volume, species, grade, and access are not guaranteed; a field review is recommended. - OEMs and vendors: None identified.
Description
This open timber auction seeks applications for Timber Sale Licence TA1344 in the Barton-Luna, South Zone, for an estimated 22,672 m³ of coniferous timber over approximately 77.7 hectares. The licence term is 18 months, and the award is generally made to the eligible applicant offering the highest bonus bid. Applicants must be registered BC Timber Sales enterprises in specified categories and meet applicable safety and environmental requirements. Applications are due November 24, 2026, at 1:30 PM and may be submitted electronically through BC Bid or by hard copy.