PL28TBP001 - Tree Planting on the Sunshine Coast

Contract PL28TBP001 is an operational services agreement issued by the BC Timber Sales Branch of the Province of British Columbia for tree planting services on the Sunshine Coast. The contract term extends from the final signature date through May 21, 2027. The scope of work requires the contractor to provide all labor, supervision, materials, and equipment necessary to plant various quantities of trees across multiple units, including specific requirements for helicopter-assisted planting and tea bag fertilization. Key deliverables include the submission of a Work Progress Plan for each planting season and strict adherence to species mixing ratios and planting medium specifications, such as planting Fdc species in mineral soil and Ss species in organics. Award is based on the lowest compliant total bid price, with the Ministry reserving the right to reject tenders that are deemed too low to ensure adequate resource performance. The contractor must maintain commercial general liability insurance of at least 2 million dollars and forest fire fighting expense coverage ranging from 500,000 to 1 million dollars depending on the season. Personnel requirements are stringent, requiring S-100/10A certification for supervisors and a ratio of one non-planting foreperson for every ten planters. The Province maintains the right to conduct inspections at any time to determine compliance and calculate payment, and the contractor is responsible for all quality control and the removal of all waste from planting blocks.