This contract is with BC Timber Sales in the Kootenay Business area and the project consists of 5.3km of new road construction and the installation of an imbedded 1800mm culvert. The road construction involves all phases of road construction including timber cut and removal, end haul, drill and blast rock, and surfacing. There is significant drill and blast rock on this job. It is strongly recommended that prospective bidders carefully review insurance requirements as set out in Schedule B.
Timing and Scheduling Considerations
Due to Migratory Bird constraints the Right of Way Falling MUST be completed OUTSIDE of the May 15 to July 20 restriction period OR a walk through will need to be completed to determine if there are nesting migratory birds. If a nest is found, Right of Way Falling will cease and construction on this section cannot proceed.
An inactive bear den has been identified outside the proposed block and road right of way east of hub 303. The den will be assessed prior to right of way harvest. If it is found to be active, right of way falling and road construction cannot be completed until it is vacated. The denning period is estimated to be November 1 – March 31.
Questions & Answers
All contract related questions must be submitted in writing ONLY to the following email address:
Forests.KootenayTimberSalesOffice@gov.bc.ca
. Deadline for receiving questions is 12:00 pm on December 3, 2025. If questions are received, a Question & Answer document will be posted to BC Bid by December 4, 2025.
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 for
important BCTS Contracting advisory notices and guidance information:
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/industry/forestry/bc-timber-sales/contracting
Timber Sales Manager
Kootenay Business Area
BC Timber Sales