Wildfire Risk Reduction Prescription Development & Treatment Administration
Solicitation number RFP-2022-44
Publication date
Closing date and time 2022/12/20 17:00 EST
Description
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
RFP-2022-Wildfire Risk Reduction Prescription Development & Treatment Administration
RFP ISSUE DATE:
RFP CLOSING DATE:
RFP CLOSING TIME: 14:00 Local Time
Summary Details:
The District is seeking non-binding Proposals for the provision of wildfire risk reduction prescriptions and to administer and oversee the resulting treatments, as further described in Section 2 - Deliverables. The primary objective is wildfire risk reduction while also considering objectives of ecological restoration and cultural heritage values. The Deliverables include 60.8 hectares of wildfire risk reduction prescriptions for FTU 17, administration/oversight of hand treatments for 47.5 hectares of this area, assessments of mechanical treatment of the remaining 13.3 hectares, and potential administration/oversight of treatments for the remaining 13.3 hectares.
For more information, please download the RFP documents.
RFP Documents:
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Submission of Proposals
To be considered, Proposals must be submitted via BC Bid’s Supplier “e-Bidding” submission functionality available for this opportunity. Proposals submitted in any other manner will be disqualified.
Proponents should note that on May 30, 2022, the BC Government released a new version of BC Bid and all suppliers, even if previously registered with BC Bid, are required to register for an account with the new platform. For more information on registering with the new BC Bid, visit:
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/bc-procurement-resources/bc-bid/get-started-with-the-new-bc-bid/suppliers
Proponents are urged to start their e-Bidding submission process several days prior to the RFP Closing Date and Time to ensure they are registered with the new BC Bid, have a BC Bid e-Bidding subscription with the new BC Bid platform, and are familiar with the new e-Bidding submission requirements and procedures. Proponents are directed to contact BC Bid customer support with any questions about BC Bid and the e-Bidding submission process. The District shall not be responsible for incomplete or misdirected Proposals.
Proposals must be received no later than the RFP Closing Date and Time. It is solely the responsibility of the Proponent to ensure that the Proposal is received on time.
Term of Engagement:
The successful Proponent should be prepared to commence work immediately after the Agreement is awarded. The Agreement shall be valid from the date contract execution until March 1, 2024, at which time all work related to the Agreement should be complete.
Conditions for Participation and Requirements to Request to Participate:
Proposals not clearly demonstrating that they meet the following mandatory criteria will be excluded from further consideration in the evaluation process.
| Mandatory Criteria: | |
| 1 | The Proposal must be received by the Closing Date and Time, in accordance with the requirements of Section 3.1 – RFP Schedule |
| 2 | The Proposal must be submitted in accordance with the requirements of Section 3.8 – Submission of Proposals |
| 3 | The Proposal must include the following completed forms:
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| 4 | The Proposal must include the information requested on the following forms, either on the forms or a format of their choice:
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The Supplier shall provide the District with proof of the following prior to beginning work on this project:
- A Business License that allows the Supplier to perform work in Summerland (either a Summerland Business License or an Inter-Community/Mobile Business License from another Okanagan-Similkameen municipality).
- SAFE Certification (Safety Accord Forestry Enterprise - BC Forest Safety Council)
- WorkSafe BC Clearance Letter (or equivalent if the Supplier operates in another jurisdiction) addressed to the District of Summerland, indicating that account is active and in good standing.
- Commercial General Liability Insurance coverage as per the requirements detailed in Appendix A – Form of Agreement.
- Automobile Liability Insurance coverage as per the requirements detailed in Appendix A – Form of Agreement.
- Professional Errors and Omissions Insurance coverage as per the requirements detailed in Appendix A – Form of Agreement.
Procurement Method:
Request for Proposals. The District reserves the right to negotiate. The District may request a Best and Final Offer (BAFO).
Procuring Entity:
District of Summerland
RFP Contact Person:
Dana Silk, Manager of Procurement & Contract Administration
Email: procurement@summerland.ca
The District is subject to the Canada-EU Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement (Chapter Nineteen), the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (Chapter Five), and the New West Partnership Trade Agreement; however, it is not anticipated that this procurement will fall within the scope of those agreements.
Contract duration
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Trade agreements
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Contact information
Contracting organization
- Organization
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District of Summerland
- Address
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McLennan RdSummerland, British Columbia, V0H 1Z0Canada
- Contracting authority
- Dana Silk
- Email
- dsilk@summerland.ca
- Address
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McLennan RdSummerland, British Columbia, V0H 1Z0Canada
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