TA1798 - Mt Macpherson - CZ

Solicitation TA1798, issued by the BC Timber Sales Branch of the Province of British Columbia, involves timber harvesting and road construction on Mount Macpherson, located approximately 8 kilometers south of Revelstoke. The scope of work focuses on the development of harvest blocks K7GK and K7GL, along with the construction, maintenance, rehabilitation, and deactivation of associated road infrastructure, specifically road C R25842_K7GK.01/TA1798. The project requires strict adherence to BCTS wet weather shutdown standards, the maintenance of natural drainage patterns, and the implementation of terrain stability best management practices as outlined in the TSA and TSA Addendum. Key operational requirements include a Visual Impact Assessment to ensure consistency with Visual Quality Objectives, specifically Modification for Polygon 701 and Partial Retention for Polygon 739. Environmental and safety compliance is mandatory, including the classification of riparian features per FPPR, meeting coarse woody debris targets of 4:0 m3/ha, and adhering to Part 26 of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation for steep slope harvesting. Additionally, all equipment must be inspected and documented to be free of soil or plant material before transport. The TSL holder is designated as the work site owner under the Workers Compensation Act. Bids must be submitted via BC Bid by November 18, 2026, with specific application and tender forms required for hardcopy submissions.