Opportunity
Ontario Tenders #tender_21807
Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources to procure ESRI-compatible photo-interpretation services for forest inventory updates
Posted
May 21, 2026
Respond By
July 03, 2026
Identifier
tender_21807
NAICS
115310, 541360
The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources is preparing to procure targeted photo-interpretation services to update forest inventory data across up to seven management units in Ontario. - Government Buyer: - Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources - Products/Services Requested: - Targeted photo-interpretation services for Forest Resources Inventories (FRI) - Remote interpretation and geospatial updating of up to 10,000 forest inventory polygons per management unit - Use of ESRI-compatible software for all geospatial work - Compliance with provincial standards and the Target Polygon Interpretation Manual (TPIM) - Weekly data submissions to the Ministry's GIS environment - Adherence to a quality assurance framework - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors named - ESRI software compatibility is a mandatory requirement - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Work is performed remotely using Ministry-provided imagery and datasets - Bids may be submitted for one or more management units - Multiple contracts may be awarded to maximize coverage - No contract extension option; strict eight-month term - Management units include Gordon Cosens, Algoma, Spanish, Sudbury, Northshore, Caribou, and Red Lake forests
Description
The Ministry of Natural Resources intends to release a Request for Bids in July 2026 for targeted photo-interpretation services to support Forest Resources Inventories for up to seven management units in Ontario. Qualified vendors will deliver accurate geospatial updates by interpreting targeted changes in forest inventory polygons using ESRI compatible software. Bids can be submitted for one or more management units, with the contract term up to eight months and no extension option. The work involves reviewing up to 10,000 target polygons per unit, confirming or revising polygon boundaries and attributes according to provincial standards and the Target Polygon Interpretation Manual.