BR28TBP001 - Brushing on the Sunshine Coast

Solicitation BR28TBP001, issued by the BC Timber Sales Branch of the Province of British Columbia, is for vegetation management services specifically focused on brushing on the Sunshine Coast. The scope of work involves manual cutting and girdling of target species within designated treatment units. Key performance standards require that target species be cut completely through without hinges, with stump heights and angles not exceeding 30 centimeters and 30 degrees respectively. Girdling must involve a continuous visible ring of at least 1.5 cm in width. In areas with low-lying brush, contractors must create crop circles by cutting brush to a height of 30 cm within a 1 meter radius of crop trees. The contract is awarded to the lowest priced compliant tender based on the total bid price. Quality is verified by a Ministry Representative using 50 square meter inspection plots; a treatment unit must have at least 90 percent satisfactory plots to qualify for payment. The work is designated as a Multi Employer Workplace, requiring the Prime Contractor to ensure strict compliance with the Workers Compensation Act and Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, including the management of safety meetings, workplace inspections, and emergency response plans. The project covers several blocks including Lois Lake, Mt Elphinstone, Haslam Lake, McNair Creek, and Brooks Lake, with access varying between 4x4 and helicopter.