Merx #7935-2026/27

Firewood Concessionaire Services for Manitoba Provincial Parks

The Government of Manitoba is seeking qualified vendors to provide firewood concessionaire services in five provincial parks during the camping season. - Government Buyer: - Government of Manitoba, Environment and Climate Change, Parks Branch - Parks/Locations: - Grass River Provincial Park (The Pas) - Paint Lake Provincial Park (Thompson) - Wekusko Falls Provincial Park (Snow Lake) - Watchorn Provincial Park (Moosehorn) - Lundar Beach Provincial Park (Lundar) - Products/Services Requested: - Firewood concessionaire services: operate as a firewood vendor selling to campgrounds via mobile service, vending units, or fixed concession sites - Firewood must be locally sourced (excluding elm, ash, and black poplar), cut and split to specified dimensions, dry, and free of rot or construction materials - Firewood sold in 0.0425 cubic metre (1.5 cu. ft.) bundles or loose (bulk) subject to approval - Estimated annual quantities: 50 cords for Watchorn, 30 cords for Lundar Beach - Operation includes storage, advertising, and compliance with specified hours of operation - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Vendors may propose additional concession services (e.g., food or merchandise) with a business plan - Indigenous business participation is encouraged - Evaluation criteria include experience, price, firewood quality, service hours, and Indigenous participation - Service period covers peak camping season (May to September, with some parks extending to October) - Contract term may be one year or a renewable three-year permit - No specific OEMs or named vendors are identified in the solicitation

Description

This Request for Proposal (RFP) solicits qualified service providers to operate as firewood concession operators in several provincial parks in Manitoba, including Grass River, Paint Lake, Wekusko Falls, Watchorn, and Lundar Beach Provincial Parks. Operators will be authorized to sell firewood to campgrounds via mobile service, vending units, or fixed concession sites. The Manitoba Government is open to proposals that include additional services such as food or merchandise, contingent on a submitted business plan. The contract terms include Parks Controlled General Permits for one or three years, with proposals evaluated based on criteria to best serve government interests.

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