2023-5482B - RFP Mountain Pine Beetle Control Program- Fell & Burn

The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to seek a qualified contractor to control the spread of Mountain Pine Beetle (MPB) infested trees by falling and burning identified infested trees within the boundaries of the Town of Canmore and the Hamlet of Harvie Heights. At this time, completed Mountain Pine Beetle Ground Survey work relating to this project has identified 63 MBP infested trees for fall, removal, and burn or other recommended control. Where identified further, additional trees may be added to this Contract once awarded. We anticipate finding 0 - 10 additional trees. These trees will be added to, and form part of, the Contract Document once awarded, to be completed by the stated Contract End Date. All trees are GPS tracked, flagged, and identified on maps. At this time all trees will be felled and burned on site, however, different removal types can be performed pending tree location and most effective removal for that tree. A change in removal type can be posed by the Contractor. The entire project is pending provincial grant approval and funding. This project may or may not move forward if grant funding is not attained. Where partial funding is available, the work will be prioritized, and portions of work performed to meet the approved budget.