TA2494 - McLeod Lake

Solicitation TA2494 is an invitation for applications for a Timber Sale Licence to harvest merchantable Crown timber in the McLeod Lake area of the Prince George Business Area, British Columbia. The scope of work includes timber harvesting, road construction, maintenance, and deactivation for blocks McLeod22_11 and McLeod22_7. The project is governed by the Forest Act and BC Timber Sales Regulation, with timber certified under the Sustainable Forestry Initiative. Key operational requirements include the creation of at least 1,200 plantable spots per hectare, the disposal of all roadside and landing debris, and mandatory notification of registered trapline and guide outfitter holders at least 14 days prior to commencing operations. The award will be granted to the eligible applicant providing the highest bonus bid. Eligibility requires registration as a BC timber sales enterprise and satisfaction of primary and financial performance criteria. The estimated contract value is 183,800 dollars, with a specified stumpage rate of 47.17 dollars per cubic metre. The licence term extends for 48 months from the date of signing or until obligations are completed. Successful licensees must provide a security deposit, adhere to the Prince George Road User Committee agreement, and submit a Licencee Conformance Certificate signed by a registered professional forester or forest technologist upon completion of primary activities. Applications must be submitted via BC Bid or as a sealed hardcopy by October 28, 2026.