British Columbia BCBid #TA1928

Howe Creek Timber Sale Licence TA1928 Auction

BC Timber Sales is offering the Howe Creek timber sale licence through a competitive auction, rather than purchasing goods or services. - Government buyer / seller: BC Timber Sales Branch, through the BC Timber Sales Kootenay Business Area. - Opportunity: Timber Sale Licence TA1928, covering an estimated 15,262 m³ of coniferous timber across approximately 55.4 hectares. - Timber schedule: Lodgepole pine (5,972 m³), spruce (3,417 m³), balsam (1,703 m³), larch (1,508 m³), Douglas fir (1,038 m³), western red cedar (858 m³), hemlock (755 m³), and white pine (11 m³). - Auction terms: The upset stumpage rate is $37.91 per cubic metre; bidders submit a bonus bid for the competitive portion. - Eligibility and requirements: Applicants must be registered BC timber sales enterprises in Categories 1, 4, or 5. The successful applicant must meet applicable safety certification and BC Timber Sales Environmental Management System requirements. The sale conforms to the Sustainable Forestry Initiative. - Important considerations: A field review is advised because timber estimates, site access, and profitability are not guaranteed. - OEMs and commercial vendors: None identified; BC Timber Sales Branch and BC Timber Sales Kootenay Business Area are the named government entities.

Description

This is an open scale timber auction for Timber Sale Licence TA1928 at Howe Creek, Boundary Field Team, with a bonus-bid sale method. The licence covers an estimated 15,262 m³ of coniferous timber across approximately 55.4 hectares and has a 14-month term. Applications are limited to registered BC timber sales enterprises in Categories 1, 4, or 5 and must be submitted by December 11, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Applicants must meet the stated eligibility, safety, environmental-management, and submission requirements.

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