SUMMARY:

Through this Request for Proposals, the Regional District of Central Okanagan invites Proposals from organizations experienced in conducting logging and timber salvage, to perform such services for the removal of approximately 3,275 m3 from Rose Valley Regional Park, and 340 m3 from Stephens Coyote Ridge Regional Park, of merchantable burnt timber volume.  The timber to be removed was burnt during the 2023 McDougall Creek wildfire, and have been identified as a risk to recreational trail users in the parks due to their location within 1.5 tree lengths of existing trails.  The Regional District’s intent is that; merchantable timber salvaged under this contract can be re-sold to local timber mills, and any non-merchantable fibre made available for hog fuel.

Remuneration: As remuneration for the service, and in return for timber Salvaged; the Contractor shall pay the following:

• For timber salvaged from Rose Valley Regional Park:
  • Stumpage Fees shall be paid to the Province of British Columbia in accordance with the Forest License to Cut and Provincial Stumpage Rates.
  • A Bonus Unit Price Per Cubic Meter will be paid to the Regional District, as per the successful Respondent’s proposal to this RFP.
• For timber salvaged from Stephen’s Coyote Regional Park:
  • No Stumpage Fee is applicable
  • A Bonus Unit Price Per Cubic Meter will be paid to the Regional District, as per the successful Respondent’s proposal to this RFP.

Timeline: the services may commence anytime after the District has executed a contract for the Services (anticipated by November 15, 2024) and all necessary paperwork is in-place, including a Forest License to Cut executed with the Province by the successful Respondent.   All Service must be completed no later than March 15, 2025.

Further details on the requirements and how to submit a proposal are contained in the attached RFP Documents.