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BCTS to introduce contractor rating system at WSCA Summer Summit
BC Timber Sales will present an overview of their proposed contractor pre-qualification rating system to be used in awarding future silviculture contracts as a key topic at the upcoming WSCA 2015 Annual Silviculture Business Summit set for Richmond, B.C. Wednesday 2 September. BCTS plans to take the framework to an industry working group for more detailed input later this fall. If all goes as planned a pilot implementation will begin before the year is out. The proposed change follows on last year’s BCTS Effectiveness Review, which recommended that the government find practical alternatives to awarding contracts solely on a low bid auction basis. The WSCA contributed to the Cabinet review, in particular advocating that BCTS use contractor performance as a factor in prequalifying bidders and awarding competitive bids. The Summit is open to all contractors operating in British Columbia. To register contact the WSCA at admin@wfca.ca or phone 604-736-8660.
Wildfire dominates news in BC and much of North America

WSCA asks Branch to review use of contract suppression crews.

Pepper spray found to be most effective in deterring bear attacks.

Is it all just smoke and ash in the end?

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