TA2245 - San Juan - Pre-Advertisement

Solicitation number TA2245 Pre-Adv

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Closing date and time 2023/12/21 20:00 EST

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    Description
    PRE-ADVERTISING OF TSL TA2245, SAN JUAN, PORT ALBERNI FIELD TEAM

    The Strait of Georgia Business Area of BC Timber Sales is pre-advertising Timber Sale Licence TA2245 San Juan.  Formal advertising of this timber sale is estimated to occur between January 8th and February 16th, 2024.  This pre-advertising is occurring to allow prospective bidders to view the sale before inclement weather or snow makes the sale inaccessible.  Viewing of this sale now will allow prospective bidders to better prepare a tender when the sale is advertised and tendered.

    Field Team:  Port Alberni
    Location:  San Juan
    TSL #:  TA2245
    Block(s):  C059C406, SJsj5GB, SJsj5HF
    Estimated Term:  30 months
    Estimated Area:  35.9 ha
    Estimated Volume:  35,598 m³
    Estimated Species:  61% Hemlock, 34% Douglas Fir, 2% Cedar, 2% Alder, 1% Balsam
    Harvesting Method:  Ground based and Grapple Yarding

    Timing Restrictions: A Goshawk nest is located near block SJsj5GB. Industrial activity is to be avoided within no-work zones around nests during the breeding period from February 15 to September 15 unless determined to be inactive by a Qualified Registered Professional (QRP). The following no-work zones will apply:
    - 100m for any hauling,
    - 500m for any road construction or falling activity,
    - 1,000m for any blasting


    Safety Alerts:  Known Safety Hazards and Safety Alerts are identified on the Block Harvest Plan and Road Construction Maps. 

    Road construction on Sam Main and S024, block SJsj5HF is currently active. Prior to viewing SJsj5HF contact Denis Francoeur to coordinate safe access through the worksite. Denis Francoeur work: 250‑724‑1789, cell: 250‑720-7757, or email denifran@shaw.ca. If road construction is completed during the pre-advertisement period, an update will be posted to notify prospective bidders.

    For more information contact Ira Wyton, Operations Technologist, at ira.wyton@gov.bc.ca  or 778‑421‑8741.

    Please note that this is not an invitation for tender.  The official tender will be offered in the future.  Formal advertisement for this timber sale licence may be changed slightly or delayed from dates shown in the preliminary information provided in this pre-advertisement package. 

    Formal viewing of these timber sales will not be a mandatory requirement for submitting a tender on these sales when they are advertised.  Viewing of the timber and site conditions are, however, highly recommended if you are considering submitting a tender.
     

    Contract duration

    Refer to the description above for full details.

    Trade agreements

    • Please refer to tender description or tender documents
    Contact information

    Contracting organization

    Organization
    Strait of Georgia
    Email
    tsg.timberauctions@gov.bc.ca
    Bidding details

    Full details for this tender opportunity are available on a third-party site

    Click on the button below to be directed to this website. Note that on the third-party site you may need an account to view and/or bid on this tender. Information on any fees or additional costs to access the full details is outlined in the Description tab of this tender opportunity.

    Summary information

    Notice type
    Other
    Language(s)
    English