Opportunity

British Columbia BCBid #225843

British Columbia Solicits RPAS Services for Wildfire Management

Posted

May 02, 2026

Respond By

May 29, 2026

Identifier

225843

NAICS

541690, 115310

The Province of British Columbia is seeking providers for Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) Services to support wildfire management efforts. - Government Buyer: - Ministry of Forests, Province of British Columbia - BC Wildfire Service (branch of Ministry of Forests) - Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship - Products/Services Requested: - Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) Services for wildfire management - Primary services: infrared detection and high-resolution ortho imaging - Optional secondary services: LiDAR, live project streaming, aerial ignitions - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Respondents must be able to deliver primary RPAS services (infrared detection and ortho imaging) - Respondents may propose additional secondary services (LiDAR, live streaming, aerial ignitions) - The opportunity is open to US suppliers - Services will be performed in regions specified by the Province of British Columbia

Description

The Province invites respondents to submit responses for the provision of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) Services to support wildfire management activities undertaken by BC Wildfire Services, a branch within the Ministry of Forests, and the Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship. The RPAS Services may be required for wildfire response or for mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery duties related to wildfire management and natural hazards. Primary RPAS Services include Infrared Detection and High-resolution Ortho, while Secondary RPAS Services include LiDAR, Live project streaming, and Aerial ignitions. Respondents are required to provide Primary RPAS Services and may propose to provide one or more Secondary RPAS Services.

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