Splatsin Jackpine Wildfire Risk Reduction Fuel Treatment

The Splatsin Jackpine Wildfire Risk Reduction Fuel Treatment project, solicitation number 234597, is a fuel management initiative issued by the Splatsin First Nations in British Columbia. The project aims to reduce wildfire risks to the Shihiya School, Water Treatment Facility, and Jackpine road residences within the Enderby IR#2 area. Utilizing a thin from below approach to create a shaded fuel break, the contractor will perform tree hand felling, hand thinning, hand pruning, debris hand piling, burning, and off-site debris removal across 12.8 hectares. Key technical requirements include maintaining surface fuel loading below 0.5 kg/m2, removing 100 percent of conifers in specific layers within 5 meters of Layer 1 crown driplines, and adhering to strict stump height and angle specifications. The contract term runs from November 9, 2026, to April 30, 2027. To be eligible, bidders must be in good standing with WorkSafe BC, be a certified SAFE Company or endorsed by the BC Forest Safety Council, and have completed a comparable project within the last 24 months. A mandatory site visit is required prior to bidding. While the basis of award is generally the lowest bid meeting all eligibility requirements, the company reserves the right to award the contract at its sole discretion. Tenders must be submitted by 12:00 pm on October 30, 2026, via the BC Bid portal or hand delivery to the Splatsin Band Office. Failure to meet the Fuel Management Prescription for Unit A1 may result in payment holdbacks or penalties.