CanadaBuys #BC227411

Aerial Overview Survey GIS Services for British Columbia Forested Lands

This opportunity from the Office of the Chief Forester, Province of British Columbia, seeks contractors for annual Aerial Overview Survey (AOS) GIS Services: - Government Buyer: - Office of the Chief Forester, Province of British Columbia - Contract coordinated by the Provincial Forest Entomologist - Scope of Work: - Annual fixed-wing sketch mapping at reconnaissance level - GIS data collection and mapping over the entire forested land base of British Columbia - Includes Timber Forest Licenses (TFLs), provincial parks, protected areas, and private land - Excludes National Parks - File type and technical specifications detailed in RFP Appendix D - Contract Details: - Duration: Approximately 11 months, with an option to extend for up to one additional year - Supported by an Aerial Overview Survey Monitor contractor - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Unique Requirements: - Province-wide coverage (excluding National Parks) - GIS services must meet detailed technical specifications outlined in the RFP - Coordination with provincial entomology and survey monitoring staff

Description

The B.C. Ministry of Forests is soliciting contractors to conduct the annual provincial Aerial Overview Survey (AOS), which involves fixed-wing sketch mapping at a reconnaissance level over the entire forested land base of British Columbia. The survey covers various regions including TFLs, provincial parks, protected areas, and private lands, excluding National Parks. The contract duration is approximately 11 months with an option to extend for an additional year, running from May 4, 2026, to March 31, 2027. Detailed specifications and program methods are provided in the RFP and an attached document.

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