AA27TGB001 - Archaeological Assessments

BCTS BC Bid Solicitation StandardThe proposed contract is to complete archaeological assessments mainly within the Prince George Business Area for BC Timber Sales. The approach expected of the Contractor is to complete these assessments in two phases. The first phase is to review, update and refine, prior to the upcoming field season, an existing Archaeological Overview Assessment (AOA) of the specified study area provided by BC Timber Sales, which identifies areas of high archaeological potential. The study area is the Prince George Business Area and is represented on the Mackenzie, Prince George & Headwaters District Operating Area Maps.The second phase, and higher priority, is to complete Archaeological Impact Assessment’s (AIA) and/or Culturally Modified Tree (CMT) surveys or Preliminary Field Reconnaissance (PFR) on priority planning units/cut blocks (study areas) during the field season. 100% of the planning units/cut blocks will be within the Prince George Business Area. The field assessments completed in Phase 2 can be used to update and refine the AOA.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 March 12, 2026. If questions are received, a Question & Answer document will be posted to BC Bid by March 13, 2026.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.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