PL28TGE006 - Summer Tree Planting in the Mackenzie TSA

Solicitation PL28TGE006 is for summer tree planting services within the Mackenzie TSA, issued by the BC Timber Sales Branch of the Province of British Columbia. The contract encompasses all labor, supervision, materials, and equipment necessary to perform planting and seeding services. Key deliverables include the establishment of planting quality inspection plots within 72 hours of completing work in a payment area and the submission of quality data compiled by payment area. Work must adhere to the Ministry of Forests Planting Quality Inspection System, with a minimum acceptable quality standard of 85 percent for any contiguous area greater than one-tenth hectare. The contractor is required to provide a Registered Professional Forester or Registered Forest Technologist on-site to supervise data collection and certify payment certificates. The contract is awarded to the lowest priced compliant tender based on the total bid price, though a price advantage may be applied to contractors participating in the BCTS Planting Contractor Rating System. Required insurance includes at least 2 million dollars for commercial general liability and automobile liability, and 1 million dollars for forest fire fighting expense coverage. Seedlings must be managed under strict temperature and storage protocols, including the use of a reefer unit. Invoices are submitted electronically to the Prince George Business Area with payment typically issued within 30 days. Bidders must provide a bid deposit of 5,000 to 10,000 dollars, or utilize a 25,000 dollar continuous bid deposit. A work progress plan must be approved one month prior to commencement, and spring planting must be completed by June 21, 2027, to avoid daily penalties of 2,000 dollars.