IM27TEM656 - Planting Implementation – Merritt and Lillooet TSA’s

BCTS BC Bid Solicitation StandardThe Contractor shall provide the following Services during Spring Planting on an area of approximately 760.4ha, located across the Merritt and Lillooet Timber Supply Areas: (a) monitor the performance of the Planting Contractor for compliance with the terms and conditions of the Planting Contract; and notify the Ministry Representative of any contraventions.(b) act as a liaison between the Planting Contractor and the Ministry Representative(c) perform pre-planting site inspections and layout, as requested by the Ministry Representative;(d) perform Planting pay plots and Regen/Stocking plots utilizing the same plot centre;(e) perform reefer, FIST, and planter stock handling and care including temperature testing and moisture assessment.(f) schedule, record and conduct individual block Pre-works to review potential safety issues, treatment, request keys, species, density, best micro sites and seedling allocation;(g) maintain a planting daily record and daily diary of all activities, which will include observations of Planting Contractor performance, specifically but not limited to: species mixes, densities, and productivity, contraventions of the Planting Contract, weather conditions and any significant conversations with the Planting Contractor respecting the performance of work under the Planting Contract or Pre-work Conferences.The contract will require qualified professionals and technical staff working in various conditions including isolated areas. 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.KamloopsTimberSalesOffice@gov.bc.ca. Deadline for receiving questions is 4:00 pm on February 10, 2026. If questions are received, a Question & Answer document will be posted to BC Bid by February 12, 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.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/contracting Timber Sales ManagerKamloops Business AreaBC Timber Sales