TA2712 - TKO - McCormick Creek (ARFT)

Solicitation TA2712 is a Timber Sale Licence issued by the BC Timber Sales Branch for the McCormick Creek (ARFT) area, located within the Kootenay business area of the Kootenay-Boundary region in British Columbia. The project involves an estimated competitive volume of 28,436 cubic metres at an assessed stumpage rate of $72.17 per cubic metre, along with a small non-competitive volume of 2 cubic metres. The contract is governed by the Forest Act and the BC Timber Sales Regulation, with the award being granted to the applicant who submits the highest bonus bid or bonus offer among those meeting the mandatory eligibility criteria. Eligible applicants must be registered BC timber sales enterprises and provide proof of identity and financial performance. Submissions can be made electronically via BC Bid using a BCeID Signature or as hard copies in a sealed container. Key requirements include the provision of bid and licence deposits and adherence to the Workers Compensation Act, where the licence holder is designated as the work site owner. Upon completion of primary forest activities, the licensee is required to submit a conformance certificate signed by a Registered Professional Forester or Registered Forest Technologist to verify that activities align with the Forest Stewardship Plan and site plan before the final deposit is released.