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

This contract offer is for the opportunity to coordinate and implement tree planting operations for approximately 618,000 tree seedlings for BC Timber Sales, in the Kootenay Lake Field Unit (KLFU). Sites suitable up to a total of 662,096 trees have been identified for potential planting. Overflow sites, designated by an "O", on the Schedule B are not guaranteed, and will be allocated if additional trees can be acquired or if plans change. Planting Units are located within the Kootenay Lake TSA between Yahk in the South and Duncan Lake in the North. Based on historical evidence for a similar program, prospective bidders can expect that the timing of active operations is between approximately late April and mid-June. Site specific weather, elevation and seasonal factors may vary this window. The minimum production rate is 20,000 trees per day starting from May 5, 2025 until project completion. An earlier startup with a small crew may be possible if planting units are accessible and snow free. The successful contractor will be responsible to coordinate the submission of pre-thaw approvals and thaw requests; coordinate seedling transport including any/all intermediate reefer requirements to meet specified stock handling standards. All thawed stock must be planted within 5 days. Questions & Answers All contract related questions must be submitted in writing ONLY to the following email address: Forests.KootenayTimberSalesOffice@gov.bc.ca. Deadline for receiving questions is 12:00 pm on December 9, 2024. If questions are received, a Question & Answer document will be posted to online by 4:00 PM on December 10, 2024. Tender submissions must be submitted in accordance with the terms and conditions specified in the tender package. If your bid deposit is in the form of cash, money order, certified cheque or bank draft, you will not be able to e-bid. See allowable submission delivery method(s) above. Also see Conditions of Tender for acceptable bid securities. The lowest priced or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. Estimated Contract Duration (3 months)