Merx #30525

Manitoba Solicitation for Helicopter and Flying Services for Wildfire Suppression

This opportunity involves the Government of Manitoba seeking helicopter and professional flying services to support wildfire suppression across the province. - Government Buyer: - Government of Manitoba, Public Service Delivery – Procurement & Supply Chain - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Airbus (AS350B3) - Bell (Bell 407, Bell 205A1+, Bell 212, Bell 412) - Products/Services Requested: - Intermediate lift helicopters (AS350B3, Bell 407, or equivalent) - Minimum internal gross weight: 5,000 lbs - 130 days of service annually - Medium lift helicopters (Bell 205A1+, Bell 212, Bell 412, or equivalent) - Minimum internal gross weight: 10,200 lbs - 120 days of service annually - Includes required service/chase vehicle - Professional flying services for wildfire suppression - Qualified pilots and maintenance personnel - Exclusive aircraft availability for Manitoba - Support for wildfire reconnaissance, initial attack, water bucketing, personnel/equipment transport, aerial ignition, and cargo transport - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Compliance with Transport Canada Air Operator Certificate (AOC) and Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) 702 and/or 703 - Aircraft must be equipped with Automated Flight Following (AFF) systems compatible with Manitoba systems - Pricing in Canadian funds, excluding GST - Optional out-of-province positioning fee - Contract Duration: - Three-year base term with options for two additional one-year extensions - Locations: - Services to be performed throughout Manitoba, including Southeast, South Central, Southwest, North Central, Interlake, Parklands, Northern Manitoba, and Winnipeg

Description

The Government of Manitoba is soliciting quotations for the provision of helicopter and professional flying services primarily to support wildfire suppression efforts during the summer months. The contract term is from June 1, 2026, to March 31, 2029, with options to extend for two additional one-year terms. The solicitation seeks vendors to provide fully operational helicopters, qualified pilots, and maintenance personnel, ensuring exclusive availability to Manitoba. Two categories of helicopters are specified: intermediate lift (e.g., AS350B3, Bell 407) and medium lift (e.g., Bell 205A1+, Bell 212, Bell 412), with the medium category requiring a service/chase vehicle. Responses must be submitted electronically by May 6, 2026.

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