SU27TDE001 YR1 - Silviculture Surveys in the Dawson Creek Timber Supply Area and TFL48

The proposed contract will complete Silviculture surveys in the Dawson Creek TSA and TFL48 operating areas, covering a project size of 50 blocks, approximately ~3,505 hectares and requirement to complete approximately 1,964 plots. Blocks are located primarily in the Dawson Creek – Chetwynd-Hudson Hope and Tumbler Ridge area. Survey type(s) include Regen Delay, Survival, Stocking and Free Growing surveys. The contract will include layout for brushing and fill-planting units. This contract contains an ‘Option to Renew’. Access will be via truck, ATV or walk-in access. Access roads are gravel or overgrown with vegetation. The contractor should expect challenging ATV access conditions into blocks via deactivated access and block roads. Some areas may be remote and require long drives.The contract will require a range of qualified professionals and technical staff working in various conditions, including isolated areas. Contract deliverables will be planned for completion throughout the fiscal year to meet the business area quarterly targets. Projects will be completed concurrently as per the approved work progress plan and schedules. All field work will be completed no later than October 20, 2026, with all deliverables completed by December 21,2026.See the Schedule A and C Services for specific works required.Questions & AnswersAll contract related questions must be submitted in writing ONLY to the following email address: Forests.PeaceLiardTimberSalesOffice@gov.bc.ca. Deadline for receiving questions is 9:30 am on February 24, 2026. If questions are received, a Question & Answer document will be posted to BC Bid by March 3, 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/contracting Timber Sales ManagerPeace-Liard Business AreaBC Timber Sales