Opportunity
Alberta Purchasing #27PQR001
Alberta Forestry and Parks seeks contractors for Fireline and Mobile Equipment services for wildfire suppression
Posted
March 06, 2026
Respond By
October 31, 2028
Identifier
27PQR001
NAICS
115310, 532412
Alberta Forestry and Parks is seeking qualified contractors to provide Fireline and Mobile Equipment services for wildfire suppression in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta. - Government buyer: - Alberta Forestry and Parks, Forestry Division - Products/services requested: - Fireline and Mobile Equipment services, including: - Dozers - Excavators - All-terrain vehicles (e.g., hagglunds, nodwells) - Tractor/trailers - Water trucks - Buses - Hotshots - All equipment must be supplied with competent operators - OEMs and vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned in the notice - Unique or notable requirements: - Contractors must provide valid Workers' Compensation Board (WCB) coverage - Certificate of Recognition (COR) or Small Employer Certificate of Recognition (SECOR) required - Appropriate insurance coverage - Payment based on Alberta Roadbuilders & Heavy Construction Association Equipment Rental Rates Guide or Alberta Wildfire Payment Directive - Qualified contractors placed on a call rotation list within their Forest Area - Operator experience, equipment maintenance standards, and safety certifications are mandatory - All details and equipment lists are referenced in attached documents, but no specific part numbers or quantities are provided in the text.
Description
This solicitation is for contractors interested in providing Fireline and Mobile Equipment services to Alberta Forestry and Parks for wildfire suppression efforts. The Forestry Division requires various equipment such as dozers, excavators, all-terrain vehicles, tractor/trailers, water trucks, buses, and hotshots, along with competent operators. Contractors must provide evidence of valid WCB, COR or SECOR certificates, and insurance. Payment is based on the Alberta Roadbuilders & Heavy Construction Association Equipment Rental Rates Guide or the Alberta Wildfire Payment Directive. Contractors are placed on a call rotation list within their Forest Area and must submit documentation to their local Forest Area office.