Opportunity
Ontario Tenders #tender_21854
Ontario Solicits Food Kits for Fire Management Headquarters Support
Posted
May 29, 2024
Respond By
June 29, 2026
Identifier
tender_21854
NAICS
722310
The Government of Ontario is seeking a supplier for food kits to support wildfire response operations at three fire management headquarters. - Government Buyer: - Ministry of Natural Resources (Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services Branch), Government of Ontario - Products/Services Requested: - 48 Hour Fireline Food Kits (meat or vegan friendly vegetarian options) - For fire line staff during wildfire emergencies - Must be Grade "A" or better - Must comply with all provincial and federal food safety and health regulations - Food Requisition Orders (supplemental food orders, meat or vegan friendly vegetarian options) - Procurement Structure: - Opportunity divided into three lots (Kenora, Thunder Bay, Greenstone Fire Management Headquarters) - Vendors may bid on any or all lots - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Food must be of the highest quality (Grade "A" or better) - Compliance with all relevant food safety and health regulations is mandatory - Quantities and orders will vary annually based on fire activity - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation
Description
The Ministry of Natural Resources requires a vendor to provide Food Kits to support fire operations during the forest fire season at the Kenora, Thunder Bay, and Greenstone Fire Management Headquarters. Bidders may bid on any or all of the three lots corresponding to each location. The vendor must supply and deliver 48 Hour Fireline Food Kits and Food Requisition Orders with options for meat and vegan friendly vegetarian meals. The food must be of the highest quality, Grade "A" or better, and comply with all applicable provincial and federal regulations. The contract supports fire line staff meals during wildfire emergencies from April 1st to October 31st annually, with order quantities varying based on fire activity.