Opportunity
British Columbia BCBid #227411
Aerial Overview Survey GIS Services for British Columbia Ministry of Forests
Posted
April 01, 2026
Respond By
April 01, 2026
Identifier
227411
NAICS
115310, 541370
The Ministry of Forests in British Columbia is seeking proposals for Aerial Overview Survey (AOS) GIS Services to support forest management across the province. - Government Buyer: - Province of British Columbia, Ministry of Forests, Office of the Chief Forester - Coordinated by the Provincial Forest Entomologist - Scope of Work: - Fixed-wing sketch mapping at a reconnaissance level - Coverage includes the entire forested land base: Tree Farm Licenses (TFLs), parks, protected areas, and private land - National Parks are excluded from the survey area - Services must adhere to file types and standards specified in the RFP and AOS Program Methods - Products/Services Requested: - Aerial Overview Survey (AOS) GIS Services (no specific part numbers or quantities provided) - Main commodity: ecodevelopment services - Unique Requirements: - Strict compliance with technical standards and file formats as outlined in the RFP - Coordination with the Provincial Forest Entomologist - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Period of Performance: - Approximately 11 months, with an option to extend for up to one additional year
Description
The Ministry of Forests is seeking proposals for the Aerial Overview Survey (AOS) GIS Services, which involves fixed-wing sketch mapping at a reconnaissance level over the province's entire forested land base, including various land types but excluding National Parks. The contract term is approximately 11 months with an option to extend for an additional year, starting from May 4, 2026, to March 31, 2027. The work includes program coordination led by the Provincial Forest Entomologist and requires adherence to specified file types and standards detailed in the RFP documents.