PL28TEM663 - Spring Tree Planting - Kamloops TSA

The PL28TEM663 contract is a solicitation issued by the BC Timber Sales Branch of the Province of British Columbia for a spring tree planting program within the Kamloops TSA. The primary objective is to support reforestation goals by planting a total of 2,157,375 trees, which includes 769,911 trees on site preparation ground, 1,094,590 trees on raw ground, and 292,874 trees for fill or re-plant blocks. The contractor is responsible for the ordering and transportation of seedlings from cold storage. The contract term is set from April 1, 2027, to March 31, 2028. Award decisions are based on the BCTS Planting Contractor Rating System, where tendered prices may be adjusted by a price advantage for participating contractors, although participation is not mandatory. The contractor must ensure all subcontractors are certified in the BC Forest Safety Council SAFE Company Program or a recognized equivalent. Payment terms typically range from 30 to 60 days following invoice receipt and authorization, with a 10 percent holdback retained for 40 calendar days after the completion or termination of work. The Province maintains responsibility for inspecting and accepting the work, with re-inspection results serving as the final binding determination for payment.