This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Prince George, British Columbia. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

Due to COVID-19, all tender openings will be conducted in private in order to ensure compliance to the social distancing measures the provincial health authority has implemented. The successful contractor will be required to produce a COVID 19 Infection Prevention and Control Protocol. This Solicitation is using the BCTS Planting Contractor Rating System to evaluate Tenders. Please see 'Information to Bidders' for Tendering Process and 'Frequently Asked Questions' and 'BCTS Planting Contracting Rating Form' documents for information on the Rating System. Questions & Answers All contract related questions must be submitted in writing ONLY to the following email address: mailto:Forests.PrinceGeorgeTimberSalesOffice@gov.bc.ca Deadline for receiving questions is 4:30 PM October 26, 2020. If questions are received, a Question & Answer document will be posted to portal by 4:30 PM October 28, 2020. Tender submissions must be submitted in accordance with the terms and conditions specified in the tender package. The lowest priced or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. This solicitation is subject to the New West Partnership Trade Agreement (NWPTA), the Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT), the Agreement between the Government of Canada and the Government of the United States of America on Government Procurement (CUSPA), and the World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA). Effective January 1, 2020, unless certain exceptions apply, all vendors must provide a Tax Verification Letter to demonstrate they meet certain tax obligations before the Province may sign, extend or renew a contract valued at equal to or above $100,000 (including all fees, expenses and all options to extend or renew). See Vendor Information: Tax Verification Letter for more information.