Opportunity
British Columbia BCBid #OT27FHQ030
Aerial Image Acquisition and Data Production for Bulkley, Golden, and Kispiox Timber Supply Areas
Posted
April 15, 2026
Respond By
May 12, 2026
Identifier
OT27FHQ030
NAICS
541370
This opportunity from the Ministry of Forests, Government of British Columbia, seeks aerial image acquisition and data production services for forest inventory mapping in the Bulkley, Golden, and Kispiox Timber Supply Areas (TSAs). - Government Buyer: - Ministry of Forests, Forest Analysis and Inventory Branch, Government of British Columbia - Products/Services Requested: - Aerial image acquisition using digital frame cameras - Geo-referencing of imagery at a 25 cm ground sampling distance (GSD) using NAD83/CGVD2013 datum - Delivery of aerial imagery, stereo models, orthometric corrected imagery, and related geospatial products for Vegetation Resource Inventory (VRI) mapping - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with provincial air photo specifications and standards - Proponents must review a provided data package - Recent service rates are approximately $0.26 per hectare - Contract duration includes potential extensions - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice - Place of Performance: - Bulkley, Golden, and Kispiox Timber Supply Areas, British Columbia
Description
The Ministry of Forests is seeking proposals from firms specializing in aerial photography to acquire digital frame camera imagery over the Bulkley, Golden, and Kispiox Timber Supply Areas in British Columbia. The project involves capturing and geo-referencing aerial imagery at a ground sampling distance of 25 cm, managing acquisition, quality control, and delivery of imagery and related geospatial products for Vegetation Resource Inventory forest mapping. Proponents are encouraged to review a data package provided by the Province and submit proposals electronically via the BC Bid system by May 12, 2026. The contract duration includes potential extensions.