Tenders of Bc Timber Sales Timber Auctions

Tsl Ta17321, North Fork, Campbell River Field Team 1 Bonus Bid/scale-based Take Notice That, Pursuant To Section 20 Of The Forest Act, Timber Sale Licence Ta1731 Is Being Offered For Sale By The Bc Timber Sales Strait Of Georgia Business Area. Tenders Will Only Be Accepted From Individuals Or Corporations Registered As A Bc Timber Sales Enterprise In Category 1 And 2 Under The Bc Timber Sales Regulation. Questions & Answers Official Contact Name: Justin Kenning All Questions Related To This Timber Sale Licence Must Be Submitted In Writing Only To The Official Contact At The Following Email Address: Tsg.timberauctions@gov.bc.ca. The Deadline For Receiving Questions Is 4:30 Pm On December 19, 2023.  if Questions Are Received, A Question & Answer Document Will Be Posted To Bc Bid By 4:30 Pm On December 21, 2023.  Closing Date:  january 9, 2024, At 11:00 Am  Closing Location:  applications Will Be Accepted By The Timber Sales Manager, Strait Of Georgia Timber Sales Office, At: 370 South Dogwood Street, Campbell River, British Columbia, V9w 6y7.  Geographic Location: North Fork Total Estimated Net Cruise Volume: 36,638m³, More Or Less Estimated Area: 65.5 Ha.  Estimated Species:  douglas Fir (fi) 16,366m³(45%), Hemlock (he) 12,796m³(35%), Western Red Cedar (ce) 6,347m³(17%), Balsam (ba) 769m³(2%), Alder (al) 360m³(1%) More Or Less. The Preceding Volume And Species Estimates Are Based On Samples From A Full Cruise. Please See Tender Package For Additional Detail. Bidders Are Strongly Advised To Conduct A Thorough Field Review Of The Licence Area To Verify Timber Volume And Grade Estimates. Licence Term: 24 Months Upset Stumpage Rate: $60.25/m³. The Upset Stumpage Rate Was Determined In Accordance With The Coast Appraisal Manual And Applicable To Coniferous Sawlog Grades. The Successful Applicant Will Be Required To Implement And Conform To The Bc Timber Sales Environmental Management System And This Tsl Also Conforms To The Standards Of The Following Forest Management Certification System: Sustainable Forestry Initiative.  Be Aware That Bcts Has Made Changes To Its Ems And Sfm Programs To Meet The Updated 2022 Sustainable Forestry Initiative (sfi) Forest Management Standard. Changes Impacting Bcts Clients Include New Training Requirements (table 008-1, 0008-1a, Tailgate Training, Sfi Awareness Documents, And New Indigenous Rights Awareness Information). In Addition, Note Changes To Ems/sfm Environmental Field Procedures And Incident Reporting Procedures Which Occurred June 1, 2022. Supervisors And Workers Will Need To Get Familiar With These Changes Prior To Commencement Of Operations. These Documents Are Posted On Our External Ems/sfm Website At  Bc Timber Sales - Business Area Environmental Management System (ems) And Sustainable Forest Management (sfm) - Province Of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca). More Information On Sfi Available At  Https://forests.org/.  All Individuals, Corporations Or Partnerships Who Provide Direction To Workers Or Contractors Who Work Or Operate On Tsl Area(s) Will Be Required To Be Certified As Safe Companies, Endorsed By The Bc Forest Safety Council As New Entrants, Or Certified Under A Safety Certification Scheme Recognized By The Bc Forest Safety Council Or Bc Timber Sales, Or Work For An Employer That Is So Certified Or Endorsed. Please Also Refer To The Following Website For More Information:  Https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/industry/forestry/bc-timber-sales/safety. On July 8, 2022 The Provincial Public Health Officer (pho) Signed An Order Under The Public Health Act (update To Earlier Orders) Regarding The Management Of Industrial Camps To Prevent And Control The Risk Of Transmission Of Communicable Diseases, Including Sars-cov-2. The Ministry Of Health Has Prepared A Guidance Document For Employers And Operators Of Natural Resource Sector Work Camps, Titled: Industrial Camps And Communicable Diseases Guidelines - Guidance For Workers, Contractors, And Employers In The Agricultural, Forestry, And Natural Resource Sectors On Implementing The Provincial Health Officer Industrial Camps Order- July 8, 2022. A Copy Of This Guidance Is Available At The Following Weblink: Https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/health/about-bc-s-health-care-system/office-of-the-provincial-health-officer/covid-19/guidance_all_sector_work_camps.pdf Additional Information Is Available On The Office Of The Provincial Health Officer Weblink: Https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/about-bc-s-health-care-system/office-of-the-provincial-health-officer/current-health-issues/covid-19-novel-coronavirus Applicants Are Encouraged To Confirm The Status Of Their Bcts Enterprise Registration To Ensure They Are Eligible To Apply For This Timber Sale Licence Prior To Submitting A Tender. Please Contact The Bc Timber Sales Strait Of Georgia Business Area If You Are Unsure Of Your Eligibility To Submit A Tender. All Tender Information Provided For This Tsl Is Subject To Change. Any Changes Will Be Posted On This Site Before The Closing Date Of The Auction. It Is The Applicant’s Responsibility To Revisit This Site To Stay Abreast Of Any Changes That May Affect Their Bid.    

Ta2090 - Big Cedar Fsr - Pre-advertisement

Bonus Bid/scale-based Take Notice That, Pursuant To Section 20 Of The  Forest Act, Timber Sale Licence Ta0704 Is Being Offered For Sale By The Bc Timber Sales Strait Of Georgia Business Area. Tenders Will Only Be Accepted From Individuals Or Corporations Registered As A Bc Timber Sales Enterprise In Category Category 2 Or Category 4 - Value-added Under The Bc Timber Sales Regulation. Questions & Answers Official Contact Name: Jackson Garrett, Operations Technologist All Questions Related To This Timber Sale Licence Must Be Submitted In Writing Only To The Official Contact At The Following Email Address: Tsg.timberauctions@gov.bc.ca. The Deadline For Receiving Questions Is 3:00 Pm On April 10, 2024.  If Questions Are Received, A Question & Answer Document Will Be Posted To Bc Bid By 4:00 Pm On April 12, 2024.  Closing Date:  april 23, 2024 At 11:00 Am Closing Location:  applications Will Be Accepted By The Timber Sales Manager, Strait Of Georgia Timber Sales Office, At: 370 South Dogwood Street, Campbell River, British Columbia, V9w 6y7. Geographic Location: Menzies Mountain Total Estimated Net Cruise Volume: 20,172 M³, More Or Less Estimated Species: Douglas Fir (fi) 16,793 M³ (83%), Hemlock (he) 1,702 M³ (8%), Western Red Cedar (ce) 1,556 M³ (8%), Alder (al) 121 M³ (1%), More Or Less. The Preceding Volume And Species Estimates Are Based On Samples From A Full Cruise. Please See Tender Package For Additional Detail. Bidders Are Strongly Advised To Conduct A Thorough Field Review Of The Licence Area To Verify Timber Volume And Grade Estimates. Licence Term: 22 Months Upset Stumpage Rate: $56.38/m³   The Upset Stumpage Rate Was Determined In Accordance With The Coast Appraisal Manual And Applicable To Coniferous Sawlog Grades. The Successful Applicant Will Be Required To Implement And Conform To The Bc Timber Sales Environmental Management System And This Tsl Also Conforms To The Standards Of The Following Forest Management Certification System: Sustainable Forestry Initiative. Be Aware That Bcts Has Made Changes To Its Ems And Sfm Programs To Meet The Updated 2022 Sustainable Forestry Initiative (sfi) Forest Management Standard. Changes Impacting Bcts Clients Include New Training Requirements (table 008-1, 0008-1a, Tailgate Training, Sfi Awareness Documents, And New Indigenous Rights Awareness Information). In Addition, Note Changes To Ems/sfm Environmental Field Procedures And Incident Reporting Procedures Which Occurred June 1, 2022. Supervisors And Workers Will Need To Get Familiar With These Changes Prior To Commencement Of Operations. These Documents Are Posted On Our External Ems/sfm Website At  Bc Timber Sales - Business Area Environmental Management System (ems) And Sustainable Forest Management (sfm) - Province Of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca). More Information On Sfi Available At  Https://forests.org/.  All Individuals, Corporations Or Partnerships Who Provide Direction To Workers Or Contractors Who Work Or Operate On Tsl Area(s) Will Be Required To Be Certified As Safe Companies, Endorsed By The Bc Forest Safety Council As New Entrants, Or Certified Under A Safety Certification Scheme Recognized By The Bc Forest Safety Council Or Bc Timber Sales, Or Work For An Employer That Is So Certified Or Endorsed. Please Also Refer To The Following Website For More Information:  Https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/industry/forestry/bc-timber-sales/safety. On July 8, 2022, The Provincial Public Health Officer (pho) Signed An Order Under The  Public Health Act (update To Earlier Orders) Regarding The Management Of Industrial Camps To Prevent And Control The Risk Of Transmission Of Communicable Diseases, Including Sars-cov-2. The Ministry Of Health Has Prepared A Guidance Document For Employers And Operators Of Natural Resource Sector Work Camps, Titled: Industrial Camps And Communicable Diseases Guidelines - Guidance For Workers, Contractors, And Employers In The Agricultural, Forestry, And Natural Resource Sectors On Implementing The Provincial Health Officer Industrial Camps Order- July 8, 2022.. A Copy Of This Guidance Is Available At The Following Weblink: Https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/health/about-bc-s-health-care-system/office-of-the-provincial-health-officer/covid-19/guidance_all_sector_work_camps.pdf Additional Information Is Available On The Office Of The Provincial Health Officer Weblink: Https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/about-bc-s-health-care-system/office-of-the-provincial-health-officer/current-health-issues/covid-19-novel-coronaviru S Applicants Are Encouraged To Confirm The Status Of Their Bcts Enterprise Registration To Ensure They Are Eligible To Apply For This Timber Sale Licence Prior To Submitting A Tender. Please Contact The Bc Timber Sales Strait Of Georgia Business Area If You Are Unsure Of Your Eligibility To Submit A Tender. All Tender Information Provided For This Tsl Is Subject To Change. Any Changes Will Be Posted On This Site Before The Closing Date Of The Auction. It Is The Applicant’s Responsibility To Revisit This Site To Stay Abreast Of Any Changes That May Affect Their Bid.

Bonus Bid/scale-based Take Notice That, Pursuant To Section 20 Of The Forest Act, Timber Sale Licence Ta1942 Is Being Offered For Sale By The Bc Timber Sales prince George business Area.  Tenders Will Only Be Accepted From Individuals Or Corporations Registered As A Bc Timber Sales Enterprise In Category category 1 - Market Or Category 2 Or Category 4 - Value-added under The Bc Timber Sales Regulation. Questions & Answers Official Contact Name: alan Glencross, Forest Technician All Questions Related To This Timber Sale Licence Must Be Submitted In Writing Only To The Official Contact At The Following Email Address:   Forests.princegeorgetimbersalesoffice@gov.bc.ca The Deadline For Receiving Questions Is 4:30 pm on april 12, 2024. If Questions Are Received, A Question & Answer Document Will Be Posted To Bc Bid By 4:30 pm on april 15, 2024. Closing Date:   April 25, 2024   at 10:00  Am Closing Location:  Applications Will Be Accepted By The Timber Sales Manager, prince George timber Sales Office, At: 2000 South Ospika Blvd., Prince George Bc, V2n 4w5. Geographic Location: Kennedy Siding Total Estimated Timber Sale Volume:  49,871 M3, More Or Less

Ta2278 - Fire Creek/sloquet Creek/chief Paul Creek

Bonus Offer/cruise-based Take Notice That, Pursuant To Section 20 Of The  Forest Act, Timber Sale Licence A87528 Is Being Offered For Sale By The Bc Timber Sales Strait Of Georgia Business Area. Tenders Will Only Be Accepted From Individuals Or Corporations Registered As A Bc Timber Sales Enterprise In Category Category 1 - Market Or Category 2 Or Category 4 - Value-added Under The Bc Timber Sales Regulation. Questions & Answers Official Contact Name: Jackson Garrett, Operations Technologist All Questions Related To This Timber Sale Licence Must Be Submitted In Writing Only To The Official Contact At The Following Email Address: Tsg.timberauctions@gov.bc.ca. The Deadline For Receiving Questions Is 3:00 Pm On April 12, 2024. If Questions Are Received, A Question & Answer Document Will Be Posted To Bc Bid By 4:00 Pm On April 16, 2024.  Closing Date:  april 26, 2024 At 11:00 Am Closing Location:  applications Will Be Accepted By The Timber Sales Manager, Strait Of Georgia Timber Sales Office, At: 370 South Dogwood Street, Campbell River, British Columbia, V9w 6y7. Geographic Location:  Martha Lake Total Estimated Net Cruise Volume:  50,596 M³, More Or Less

Ta2284 - Garrison Lake - Kamloops Tsa

Tsl Ta2096 Atluck West, Campbell River Field Team 2 Bonus Bid/scale-based Take Notice That, Pursuant To Section 20 Of The Forest Act, Timber Sale Licence Ta2096 Is Being Offered For Sale By The Bc Timber Sales Strait Of Georgia Business Area.  Tenders Will Only Be Accepted From Individuals Or Corporations Registered As A Bc Timber Sales Enterprise In Category 1 And 2 Under The Bc Timber Sales Regulation.  There Will Be No Public Attendance At The Tender Opening Questions & Answers Official Contact Name: Michael Netzel All Questions Related To This Timber Sale Licence Must Be Submitted In Writing Only To The Official Contact By Email. The Deadline For Receiving Questions Is 4:00 Pm On January 5, 2024. If Questions Are Received, A Question & Answer Document Will Be Posted To Bc Bid By On January 9, 2024. Closing Date:   January 15, 2024 At 11:00 Am Closing Location:  Applications Will Be Accepted By The Timber Sales Manager, Strait Of Georgia Timber Sales Office, At: 370 South Dogwood Street, Campbell River, Bc  V9w 6y7. Geographic Location:  Atluck West Total Estimated Net Cruise Volume:  22,074m³, More Or Less Estimated Area: 36.8 Ha Estimated Species: Douglas Fir (fi) 13,246m³(60%), Hemlock (he) 7,800m³(35.3%), Balsam (ba) 695m³(3.2%), Spruce (sp) 249m³(1.1%), Western Red Cedar (ce) 84m³(0.4%), More Or Less. The Preceding Volume And Species Estimates Are Based On Samples From A Full Cruise. Please See Tender Package For Additional Detail.  Bidders Are Strongly Advised To Conduct A Thorough Field Review Of The Licence Area To Verify Timber Volume And Grade Estimates. Licence Term:  22 Months Upset Stumpage Rate:  $40.99/m³ The Upset Stumpage Rate Was Determined In Accordance With The Coast Appraisal Manual And Applicable To Coniferous Sawlog Grades. The Successful Applicant Will Be Required To Implement And Conform To The Bc Timber Sales Environmental Management System And This Tsl Also Conforms To The Standards Of The Following Forest Management Certification System: Sustainable Forestry Initiative. Be Aware That Bcts Has Made Changes To Its Ems And Sfm Programs To Meet The Updated 2022 Sustainable Forestry Initiative (sfi) Forest Management Standard.  Changes Impacting Bcts Clients Include New Training Requirements (table 008-1, 0008-1a, Tailgate Training, Sfi Awareness Documents, And New Indigenous Rights Awareness Information).  In Addition, Note Changes To Ems/sfm Environmental Field Procedures And Incident Reporting Procedures Which Occurred June 1, 2022. Supervisors And Workers Will Need To Get Familiar With These Changes Prior To Commencement Of Operations. These Documents Are Posted On Our External Ems/sfm Website At Bc Timber Sales - Business Area Environmental Management System (ems) And Sustainable Forest Management (sfm) - Province Of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca) -  Https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/industry/forestry/bc-timber-sales/forest-certification/ems-sfm.  More Information On Sfi Available At  Https://forests.org/. All Individuals, Corporations Or Partnerships Who Provide Direction To Workers Or Contractors Who Work Or Operate On Tsl Area(s) Will Be Required To Be Certified As Safe Companies, Endorsed By The Bc Forest Safety Council As New Entrants, Or Certified Under A Safety Certification Scheme Recognized By The Bc Forest Safety Council Or Bc Timber Sales, Or Work For An Employer That Is So Certified Or Endorsed.  Please Also Refer To The Following Website For More Information:  Https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/industry/forestry/bc-timber-sales/safety. On July 8, 2022 The Provincial Public Health Officer (pho) Signed An Order Under The Public Health Act (update To Earlier Orders) Regarding The Management Of Industrial Camps To Prevent And Control The Risk Of Transmission Of Communicable Diseases, Including Sars-cov-2.  The Ministry Of Health Has Prepared A Guidance Document For Employers And Operators Of Natural Resource Sector Work Camps, Titled: Industrial Camps And Communicable Diseases Guidelines - Guidance For Workers, Contractors, And Employers In The Agricultural, Forestry, And Natural Resource Sectors On Implementing The Provincial Health Officer Industrial Camps Order- July 8, 2022.. A Copy Of This Guidance Is Available At The Following Weblink: Https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/health/about-bc-s-health-care-system/office-of-the-provincial-health-officer/covid-19/guidance_all_sector_work_camps.pdf Additional Information Is Available On The Office Of The Provincial Health Officer Weblink: Https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/about-bc-s-health-care-system/office-of-the-provincial-health-officer/current-health-issues/covid-19-novel-coronavirus Applicants Are Encouraged To Confirm The Status Of Their Bcts Enterprise Registration To Ensure They Are Eligible To Apply For This Timber Sale Licence Prior To Submitting A Tender.  Please Contact The Bc Timber Sales Strait Of Georgia Business Area If You Are Unsure Of Your Eligibility To Submit A Tender. All Tender Information Provided For This Tsl Is Subject To Change.  Any Changes Will Be Posted On This Site Before The Closing Date Of The Auction.  It Is The Applicant’s Responsibility To Revisit This Site To Stay Abreast Of Any Changes That May Affect Their Bid.  

** Note:  effective Friday March 20, 2020, And Until Further Notice: Following The Advice Of The Provincial Health Officer And In Support Of The Established Social Distancing Practices, The Okanagan-columbia Office Will No Longer Be Providing In-person Public Service. Tenders Can Still Be Mailed Or Dropped Off In The Secure Mail Slot At The Main Entrance Of The Building, And Unverified Results Will Be Posted To Bc Bid In A Timely Manner. ** Take Notice That, Pursuant To Section 20 Of The Forest Act, Timber Sale Licence Ta1142 Is Being Offered For Sale By The Bc Timber Sales Okanagan-columbia Business Area.  tenders Will Only Be Accepted From Individuals Or Corporations Registered As A Bc Timber Sales Enterprise In Category 1 And 2 Under The Bc Timber Sales Regulation. Questions & Answers Official Contact Name: Jillian Schochter All Questions Related To This Timber Sale Licence Must Be Submitted In Writing Only To The Official Contact At The Following Email Address: Toc.timberauctions@gov.bc.ca. The Deadline For Receiving Questions Is 4:00:00 Pm On January 3, 2024. If Questions Are Received, A Question & Answer Document Will Be Posted To Bc Bid By 4:00:00 Pm On January 5, 2024.  Closing Date:  january 16, 2024 At 11:00:00 Am  Closing Location:  applications Will Be Accepted By The Timber Sales Manager, Okanagan-columbia Timber Sales Office, At: 2501 14 Avenue, Vernon Bc, V1t 8z1.  Geographic Location: Kettle – Strutell  Total Estimated Timber Sale Volume: 60,674m3, More Or Less •    estimated Net Cruise Volume: 60,640m3, More Or Less  •    estimated Road Permit Volume External To The Block/s: 34m3, More Or Less  Estimated Area: 181.3ha.  Estimated Species:  balsam (ba) 28,339m³(47%), Spruce (sp) 18,762m³(31%), Hemlock (he) 7,748m³(13%), Douglas Fir (fi) 3,111m³(5%), Western Red Cedar (ce) 1,644m³(3%), Lodgepole Pine (lo) 1,070m³(2%), More Or Less. The Preceding Volume And Species Estimates Are Based On Samples From A Full Cruise. Please See Tender Package For Additional Detail.  bidders Are Strongly Advised To Conduct A Thorough Field Review Of The Licence Area To Verify Timber Volume And Grade Estimates. Licence Term: 17 Months Upset Stumpage Rate: $50.48/m³.  the Upset Stumpage Rate Was Determined In Accordance With The Interior Appraisal Manual And Applicable To Coniferous Sawlog Grades. The Successful Applicant Will Be Required To Implement And Conform To The Bc Timber Sales Environmental Management System And This Tsl Also Conforms To The Standards Of The Following Forest Management Certification System: Sustainable Forestry Initiative.  Be Aware That Bcts Has Made Changes To Its Ems And Sfm Programs To Meet The Updated 2022 Sustainable Forestry Initiative (sfi) Forest Management Standard.  changes Impacting Bcts Clients Include New Training Requirements (table 008-1, 0008-1a, Tailgate Training, Sfi Awareness Documents, And New Indigenous Rights Awareness Information).  in Addition, Note Changes To Ems/sfm Environmental Field Procedures And Incident Reporting Procedures Which Occurred June 1, 2022. Supervisors And Workers Will Need To Get Familiar With These Changes Prior To Commencement Of Operations. These Documents Are Posted On Our External Ems/sfm Website At Bc Timber Sales - Business Area Environmental Management System (ems) And Sustainable Forest Management (sfm) - Province Of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca).  more Information On Sfi Available At Https://forests.org/.  All Individuals, Corporations Or Partnerships Who Provide Direction To Workers Or Contractors Who Work Or Operate On Tsl Area(s) Will Be Required To Be Certified As Safe Companies, Endorsed By The Bc Forest Safety Council As New Entrants, Or Certified Under A Safety Certification Scheme Recognized By The Bc Forest Safety Council Or Bc Timber Sales, Or Work For An Employer That Is So Certified Or Endorsed.  please Also Refer To The Following Website For More Information: Https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/industry/forestry/bc-timber-sales/safety. On July 8, 2022, The Provincial Public Health Officer (pho) Signed An Order Under The Public Health Act (update To Earlier Orders) Regarding The Management Of Industrial Camps To Prevent And Control The Risk Of Transmission Of Communicable Diseases, Including Sars-cov-2.  the Ministry Of Health Has Prepared A Guidance Document For Employers And Operators Of Natural Resource Sector Work Camps, Titled: Industrial Camps And Communicable Diseases Guidelines - Guidance For Workers, Contractors, And Employers In The Agricultural, Forestry, And Natural Resource Sectors On Implementing The Provincial Health Officer Industrial Camps Order- July 8, 2022.. A Copy Of This Guidance Is Available At The Following Weblink: Https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/health/about-bc-s-health-care-system/office-of-the-provincial-health-officer/covid-19/guidance_all_sector_work_camps.pdf Additional Information Is Available On The Office Of The Provincial Health Officer Weblink: Https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/about-bc-s-health-care-system/office-of-the-provincial-health-officer/current-health-issues/covid-19-novel-coronavirus Applicants Are Encouraged To Confirm The Status Of Their Bcts Enterprise Registration To Ensure They Are Eligible To Apply For This Timber Sale Licence Prior To Submitting A Tender.  please Contact The Bc Timber Sales Okanagan-columbia Business Area If You Are Unsure Of Your Eligibility To Submit A Tender. All Tender Information Provided For This Tsl Is Subject To Change.  any Changes Will Be Posted On This Site Before The Closing Date Of The Auction.  it Is The Applicant’s Responsibility To Revisit This Site To Stay Abreast Of Any Changes That May Affect Their Bid.   

** Note:  effective Friday March 20, 2020, And Until Further Notice: Following The Advice Of The Provincial Health Officer And In Support Of The Established Social Distancing Practices, The Okanagan-columbia Office Will No Longer Be Providing In-person Public Service. Tenders Can Still Be Mailed Or Dropped Off In The Secure Mail Slot At The Main Entrance Of The Building, And Unverified Results Will Be Posted To Bc Bid In A Timely Manner. ** Take Notice That, Pursuant To Section 20 Of The Forest Act, Timber Sale Licence Ta1191 Is Being Offered For Sale By The Bc Timber Sales Okanagan-columbia Business Area.  tenders Will Only Be Accepted From Individuals Or Corporations Registered As A Bc Timber Sales Enterprise In Category 1 And 2 Under The Bc Timber Sales Regulation. Questions & Answers Official Contact Name: Krystle Fedak All Questions Related To This Timber Sale Licence Must Be Submitted In Writing Only To The Official Contact At The Following Email Address: Toc.timberauctions@gov.bc.ca. The Deadline For Receiving Questions Is 4:00 Pm On January 4, 2024. If Questions Are Received, A Question & Answer Document Will Be Posted To Bc Bid By 4:00 Pm On January 9, 2024.  Closing Date:  january 18, 2024 At 11:00:00 Am  Closing Location:  applications Will Be Accepted By The Timber Sales Manager, Okanagan-columbia Timber Sales Office, At: 2501 14 Avenue, Vernon Bc, V1t 8z1.  Geographic Location: Chaperon Total Estimated Timber Sale Volume: 21,881m3, More Or Less •    estimated Net Cruise Volume: 21,830m3, More Or Less  •    estimated Road Permit Volume External To The Block/s: 51m3, More Or Less  Estimated Area: 65.9ha.  Estimated Species:  douglas Fir (fi) 7,446m³(34%), Lodgepole Pine (lo) 4,899m³(22%), Hemlock (he) 3,722m³(17%), Spruce (sp) 3,104m³(14%), Balsam (ba) 1,194m³(5%), Western Red Cedar (ce) 1,190m³(5%), White Pine (wh) 326m³(1%), More Or Less. The Preceding Volume And Species Estimates Are Based On Samples From A Full Cruise. Please See Tender Package For Additional Detail.  bidders Are Strongly Advised To Conduct A Thorough Field Review Of The Licence Area To Verify Timber Volume And Grade Estimates. Licence Term: 27 Months Upset Stumpage Rate: $33.99/m³.  the Upset Stumpage Rate Was Determined In Accordance With The Interior Appraisal Manual And Applicable To Coniferous Sawlog Grades. The Successful Applicant Will Be Required To Implement And Conform To The Bc Timber Sales Environmental Management System And This Tsl Also Conforms To The Standards Of The Following Forest Management Certification System: Sustainable Forestry Initiative.  Be Aware That Bcts Has Made Changes To Its Ems And Sfm Programs To Meet The Updated 2022 Sustainable Forestry Initiative (sfi) Forest Management Standard.  changes Impacting Bcts Clients Include New Training Requirements (table 008-1, 0008-1a, Tailgate Training, Sfi Awareness Documents, And New Indigenous Rights Awareness Information).  in Addition, Note Changes To Ems/sfm Environmental Field Procedures And Incident Reporting Procedures Which Occurred June 1, 2022. Supervisors And Workers Will Need To Get Familiar With These Changes Prior To Commencement Of Operations. These Documents Are Posted On Our External Ems/sfm Website At Bc Timber Sales - Business Area Environmental Management System (ems) And Sustainable Forest Management (sfm) - Province Of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca).  more Information On Sfi Available At Https://forests.org/.  All Individuals, Corporations Or Partnerships Who Provide Direction To Workers Or Contractors Who Work Or Operate On Tsl Area(s) Will Be Required To Be Certified As Safe Companies, Endorsed By The Bc Forest Safety Council As New Entrants, Or Certified Under A Safety Certification Scheme Recognized By The Bc Forest Safety Council Or Bc Timber Sales, Or Work For An Employer That Is So Certified Or Endorsed.  please Also Refer To The Following Website For More Information: Https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/industry/forestry/bc-timber-sales/safety. On July 8, 2022, The Provincial Public Health Officer (pho) Signed An Order Under The Public Health Act (update To Earlier Orders) Regarding The Management Of Industrial Camps To Prevent And Control The Risk Of Transmission Of Communicable Diseases, Including Sars-cov-2.  the Ministry Of Health Has Prepared A Guidance Document For Employers And Operators Of Natural Resource Sector Work Camps, Titled: Industrial Camps And Communicable Diseases Guidelines - Guidance For Workers, Contractors, And Employers In The Agricultural, Forestry, And Natural Resource Sectors On Implementing The Provincial Health Officer Industrial Camps Order- July 8, 2022.. A Copy Of This Guidance Is Available At The Following Weblink: Https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/health/about-bc-s-health-care-system/office-of-the-provincial-health-officer/covid-19/guidance_all_sector_work_camps.pdf Additional Information Is Available On The Office Of The Provincial Health Officer Weblink: Https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/about-bc-s-health-care-system/office-of-the-provincial-health-officer/current-health-issues/covid-19-novel-coronavirus Applicants Are Encouraged To Confirm The Status Of Their Bcts Enterprise Registration To Ensure They Are Eligible To Apply For This Timber Sale Licence Prior To Submitting A Tender.  please Contact The Bc Timber Sales Okanagan-columbia Business Area If You Are Unsure Of Your Eligibility To Submit A Tender. All Tender Information Provided For This Tsl Is Subject To Change.  any Changes Will Be Posted On This Site Before The Closing Date Of The Auction.  it Is The Applicant’s Responsibility To Revisit This Site To Stay Abreast Of Any Changes That May Affect Their Bid.