PD26TCF038 - Forest Estate Modelling

Forest Estate Modelling work using Patchworks is needed to estimate sustainable harvest rates in specified parts of Timber Supply Areas of interest and to develop spatial outputs for operational tactical plans. Patchworks is the preferred application for spatially explicit forest modelling and will provide necessary outputs to support decision-making for policy and planning changes across the Strait of Georgia (TSG) Business Area. This work will support BCTS with Forest Landscape Planning (FLPs) and Integrated Resource Management Plans (IRMPs) in collaboration with First Nations in whose traditional territories BCTS operates.The contract requires professional and technical staff who are proficient with the Patchworks forest modelling application and GIS analysis. Analysis and modelling work will include data compilation and quality assurance, land base classification (gross land base netdowns to produce the Timber Harvesting Land Base), growth and yield development, Patchworks model set up and outputs, analysis reporting, maps and visualizations, and information and digital submissions. The services will be consistent with the “Standards and Guidance for the Design and Use of Forest Landscape Models to Support Forest Landscape Planning” (FLM Standards).Projects will be completed concurrently as per the agreed upon work progress plan and schedules. Interim checkpoints and milestones will be confirmed and approved during the contract prework meeting.See the Schedule A Services for specific works required, including the professional/technical designations and experience required for Key Personnel.Questions & AnswersAll contract related questions must be submitted in writing ONLY to the following email address: •••••@•••••.•••Sign up to see this detail. Deadline for receiving questions is 4:00 pm on January 16, 2026. If questions are received, a Question & Answer document will be posted to BC Bid by January 20, 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 ManagerStrait of Georgia Business AreaBC Timber Sales