Canada - SP26TGE001 - Road Rehabilitation and Deactivation in Mackenzie District

Description

BC Timber sales intends to rehabilitate in-block roads as per best management practices for managing Caribou in the Mackenzie Forest District.31.52 ha have been proposed for this contract for road rehabilitation and deactivation of forest roads. In addition other work treatments specified in Schedule C may be identified during the contract and could be included into Schedule B1- Treatment Blocks.Road rehabilitation work includes but not limited to water management, deactivation of road systems which includes culvert and bridge removal, see Schedule C for list of treatment specifications. The winning contractor will be responsible for removing all road structures and transporting structures to the Mackenzie, BC Bridge Sort Yard.Roads are scheduled to be planted in 2026 field season. A work progress plan must be developed to ensure work is completed in time for scheduled planting activities. Blocks with timing constraints are listed in the Schedule C and B1 - Treatment Blocks Schedule.The location of sites shown on the SP26TGE001 Overview map. All sites are located within Mackenzie District. The locations of each site are shown on the access maps included with the tender package. Site viewing is optional, however, its is highly recommended Bidders view the field sites prior to submitting their bid.See the Schedule A Services for specific works required.Questions & AnswersAll contract related questions must be submitted in writing ONLY to the following email address: Forests.PrinceGeorgeTimberSalesOffice@gov.bc.ca.  Deadline for receiving questions is 4:30 pm on November 18 2024. If questions are received, a Question & Answer document will be posted to BC Bid by November 19 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.Be aware that BCTS has made changes to its EMS and SFM programs to meet the updated 2022 Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) Forest Management Standard. Changes impacting BCTS clients include new training requirements (Table 008-1, 008-1A, Tailgate Training, SFI Awareness documents, and new Indigenous rights awareness training, as well as changes to training frequency and a new continuing education component). In addition, note changes to EMS/SFM Environmental Field Procedures and Incident Reporting Procedures which occurred June 1, 2022. Supervisors and workers will need to be familiar with these changes prior to commencement of operations. These documents are posted on our external EMS/SFM website at BC Timber Sales - Business Area Environmental Management System (EMS) and Sustainable Forest Management (SFM) - Province of British Columbia (https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/industry/forestry/bc-timber-sales/forest-certification/ems-sfm).  More information on SFI available at www.forests.org.Unverified bid results will be posted to BC Bid after tender opening and once awarded the contract award results will be available on BC Bid.Please see the following website forimportant BCTS Contracting advisory notices and guidance information:https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/industry/forestry/bc-timber-sales/contractingTimber Sales ManagerPrince George Business AreaBC Timber Sales

Opportunity closing date

26 November 2024

Value of contract

to be confirmed