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

The proposed silviculture survey contract includes the collection of field data from approximately 120 sites (including remote/isolated units), for a total of 3,320 ha. Sites are located throughout the full breadth of operating areas in the Boundary Business Area. Survey types include Free Growing and Survival/Stocking surveys. A small portion of the units may require multi-layered or layered even-aged survey methodologies. The complete list of surveys by type and geographic location can be found on the attached Schedule B-1. In addition to data collection, the contract involves the submission of survey reports, updating BCTS' LRM database, and RESULTS submissions (including Free Growing declarations, Forest Cover information, and activity updates) by an appropriately qualified Forest Professional. See the Schedule A Services for specific works required. 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 April 22, 2025. If questions are received, a Question & Answer document will be posted to Online by April 23, 2025. 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. Mandatory Criteria For mandatory criteria, please refer to the Conditions of Tender. Bidders should note that failure to comply with a mandatory requirement may result in disqualification. Estimated Contract Duration (in months) 12