TRANSPORT 2023-24 - Seedling Transportation Services
Solicitation number BCTRANSPORT 2023-24
Publication date
Closing date and time 2023/08/30 17:00 EDT
Last amendment date
Description
The Ministry of Forests (‘The Ministry’) is inviting bids for Seedling Transportation Services throughout the province, as if and when required for the Ministry’s reforestation programs. This contract is for seedling transportation between nurseries and storage facilities (detailed in the Schedule B). It is anticipated that multiple contracts will be awarded as a result of this tender call, as detailed further in this document. Contracts will commence September 1, 2023 (provided required WCB and the specified insurance is in place).
The Ministry of Forests ships tree seedlings required for its reforestation programs in reefer units between forest seedling nurseries and cold storage units throughout the province. There are an estimated 300,000 cartons shipped throughout the province annually. Bidders are referred to Condition of Tender No. 4.01 which specifies eligibility requirements and information which must be submitted with the tender.
Basic shipping requirements include:
• tandem axle tractors and refrigerated reefer trailers at least 48 feet long; and/or
• refrigerated reefer vans less than or equal to 28 feet;
• other equipment as determined by the contractor
Contract duration
The estimated contract period will be 12 month(s).
Trade agreements
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Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
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Please refer to tender description or tender documents
Businesses interested in partnering for this tender opportunity:
Note: Information may not be available in both English and French. This is because the Official Languages Act does not apply.
Contact information
Contracting organization
- Organization
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BC Timber Sales Branch
- Email
- Seedling.Services@gov.bc.ca
Bidding details
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