OS27DPG306 - Wildfire Risk Reduction Prescription Development

The Ministry of Forests for the Province of British Columbia is soliciting proposals for Wildfire Risk Reduction Prescription Development within the Prince George Natural Resource District. This operational services contract involves a phased approach to fuel management, beginning with reconnaissance sampling plan design and GIS analysis of the project area, followed by field data collection and the marking of fuel treatment areas. The performance period is scheduled from October 29, 2026, to May 15, 2027, with final deliverables due by March 31, 2027. There is a possibility for a twelve-month extension based on funding and performance. Qualified proponents must provide a GIS Technologist with over 36 months of experience and personnel expert in fuel management, ecosystem restoration, and habitat enhancement. Technical requirements include strict field marking standards using specific ribbon colors for boundaries, wildlife tree retention, and riparian zones, with boundary stations established every 200 meters. Contractors must maintain a minimum of 2 million dollars in commercial general liability insurance, hold valid WorkSafe BC coverage, and maintain good standing in the SAFE Company Program. Award selection is based on the highest overall ranking of mandatory criteria, experience, and pricing, with a tie-breaker priority given to the highest experience score.