SU27DSE001 - SURVEYS FOR FREE GROWING BLOCKS POST WILDFIRE IN SELKIRK DISTRICT
Solicitation number BCSU27DSE001
Publication date
Closing date and time 2026/04/20 11:52 EDT
Description
This opportunity is for Forest Investment Program–funded silviculture surveys and planting development services for previously free growing blocks impacted by wildfire within the Selkirk Resource District (approximately 2,600 hectares, primarily within the Kootenay Lake and Arrow TSAs).
The Contractor will:
• Assess current stocking status and forest cover conditions;
• Identify areas not satisfactorily restocked (NSR) or otherwise suitable for planting;
• Delineate and layout confirmed treatment areas for operational implementation;
• Develop biologically sound and operationally feasible planting prescriptions based on climate based seed transfer guidelines; and
• Calculate species-specific seedling quantities required to support nursery ordering.
The work includes field surveys, spatial data development, operational planting layout (ribbon and GPS), prescription preparation signed and sealed by a Qualified Forest Professional, and submission of digital deliverables sufficient to update RESULTS and support program implementation.
Further details regarding scope, deliverables, and timelines are set out in this RFP and the attached Contract form (Appendix A)
The Contractor will:
• Assess current stocking status and forest cover conditions;
• Identify areas not satisfactorily restocked (NSR) or otherwise suitable for planting;
• Delineate and layout confirmed treatment areas for operational implementation;
• Develop biologically sound and operationally feasible planting prescriptions based on climate based seed transfer guidelines; and
• Calculate species-specific seedling quantities required to support nursery ordering.
The work includes field surveys, spatial data development, operational planting layout (ribbon and GPS), prescription preparation signed and sealed by a Qualified Forest Professional, and submission of digital deliverables sufficient to update RESULTS and support program implementation.
Further details regarding scope, deliverables, and timelines are set out in this RFP and the attached Contract form (Appendix A)
Contract duration
The estimated contract period will be 12 month(s).
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Contact information
Contracting organization
- Organization
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Ministry of Forests
- Contracting authority
- Colin Kumagai
- Email
- Colin.Kumagai@gov.bc.ca
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