Merx #5P420-26-0002

Helicopter Services for Whooping Crane Field Work at Wood Buffalo National Park

Parks Canada Agency is seeking helicopter services to support Whooping Crane monitoring and recovery in Wood Buffalo National Park. - Government Buyer: - Parks Canada Agency - Services Requested: - Aerial nest surveys using EC120 helicopters (35 flight hours over 5-6 days) - Aerial juvenile surveys using EC120 helicopters (25 flight hours over 4-5 days) - Optional: Aerial survey of Pine Point mine (14 hours, EC120) - Optional: Deployment, monitoring, and retrieval of equipment at crane nests using AS350B2 helicopters (20, 10, and 15 hours respectively) - Optional: Capture and banding of juvenile Whooping Cranes (15 hours, AS350B2) - Products/Part Numbers: - No specific part numbers; services specify helicopter models (EC120, AS350B2) and flight hours - Unique Requirements: - Only Canadian suppliers are eligible - All work must comply with the National Park Act - Services must be performed in Wood Buffalo National Park (Northwest Territories and Alberta) - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation, but helicopter models are specified (EC120, AS350B2)

Description

Parks Canada Agency is soliciting proposals for helicopter services to support Whooping Crane monitoring and recovery efforts in Wood Buffalo National Park. The work includes aerial surveys of Whooping Cranes in 2026 and 2027, with specific flight hours and timing for nest and juvenile surveys. Optional services include aerial surveys of Pine Point mine, deployment and retrieval of monitoring equipment, and capture and banding of juvenile Whooping Cranes. The contract period extends to March 31, 2027, with an option to extend for one additional year under the same conditions.

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