TA1928 - TKO - Howe Creek (BDFT)

The Province of British Columbia, through the BC Timber Sales Branch, is soliciting applications for Timber Sale Licence TA1928 located at Howe Creek (BDFT). This solicitation is for the execution of timber harvesting activities that must align with the Forest Stewardship Plan results and strategies. The project requires strict adherence to the Forest Act, BC Timber Sales Regulation, Professional Governance Act, and the Forest Planning and Practices Regulation, with specific technical guidance provided by a Terrain Stability Assessment prepared by Sitkum Consulting Ltd. The contract will be awarded to the eligible applicant who submits the highest bonus bid or bonus offer. To be considered eligible, applications must meet all mandatory criteria and application particulars. Submissions can be made electronically via BC Bid or as hardcopy deliveries. The process requires a bid deposit if requested by the timber sales manager, and a final licence deposit must be paid before the licence is entered. Upon completion of harvesting, road construction, maintenance, and deactivation, the licensee must submit a conformance certificate signed by a Registered Professional Forester or Registered Forest Technologist to the Timber Sales Manager. Additionally, the licensee is designated as the owner of the work site under the Workers Compensation Act and must conduct fire hazard assessments and abatement in accordance with the Wildfire Act and Wildfire Regulation.