Basic Information

Reference Number

00004393542

Issuing Organization

Forestry and Parks

Solicitation Type

RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal)

Solicitation Number

AB-2025-00624

Title

Night Vision Imaging Systems (NVIS) Equipped Heavy Lift Helicopter

Source ID

SCRIBE

Details

Location

Alberta

Purchase Type

Not Stated

Dates

Publication

2025/01/30 12:28:00 PM EST

Closing Date

2025/02/28 04:00:00 PM EST

Contact Information

Aaron Bardhardt

aaron.barnhardt@gov.ab.ca

Description

For the primary purpose of wildfire suppression, the Province requires the services of one (1) heavy helicopter with an external lift capacity of no less than 3,175 kg (7,000 lbs) with night vision imaging systems (NVIS) operations capability.

Acceptable helicopter models include:
AS 332 L1/L2
UH 60
CH 47
Bell 214 ST
Sikorsky S92
Sikorsky S61

Other helicopter models may be considered at the discretion of the Province. Please submit a written inquiry to the Contracting Manager regarding all inquiries specific to equivalent models.

The helicopter will be positioned as required throughout Alberta, and may be exported outside the province if required. The helicopter may be repositioned with minimal notice and for indefinite periods of time. The Province will guarantee 100 consecutive days for each helicopter, in each year of the Contract. There are no guaranteed flying hours during the Core Period.

Disclaimer All amendments to the associated notice, including amended documents, plans and specifications (where applicable), are issued on purchasing.alberta.ca. MERX asks that you refer to the purchasing.alberta.ca notice for these amendments. MERX stipulates that potential bidders may also be required to register with the buying authority as a bidder/plan taker. The contact information can be found within the notice abstract.