PL27TFD001 - PL27TFD001 Planting - Kootenay Lake

This contract offer is for the opportunity to coordinate and implement tree planting operations for approximately  578,661 tree seedlings, over  560ha, with approximately  130,000 fertilizer placements for BC Timber Sales, in the Kootenay Lake Field Unit (KLFU). Sites suitable for up to a total of 612,897 seedlings have been identified for potential planting. Overflow sites are not guaranteed and will be allocated if additional trees can be acquired or if plans change.  

Planting Units are located within the Kootenay Lake TSA between Yahk in the South and Duncan Lake in the North. 

Based on historical evidence for a similar program, prospective bidders can expect that the timing of active operations is between approximately  early to mid-April and ends mid-June. Site specific weather, elevation and seasonal factors may vary this window.

The minimum production rate is 20,000 trees per day for production units, and 0.5ha/day/worker for day rate units. An earlier startup with a smaller crew may be possible if planting units are accessible and snow free.
The successful contractor will be responsible to coordinate the submission of pre-thaw approvals and thaw requests; coordinate seedling transport including any/all intermediate reefer requirements to meet specified stock handling standards.  All thawed stock must be planted within 5 days.