CanadaBuys #AB-2026-04889

Measurement Services for Takyi Pine Trial – Alberta Forestry and Parks

The Government of Alberta, through its Forestry and Parks agency, is seeking proposals for measurement and monitoring services for lodgepole pine growth at the Takyi research trial near Edson, Alberta. - Government Buyer: - Agency: Government of Alberta, Forestry and Parks - Collaborators: Canadian Forest Service (CFS), Forest Growth Organization of Western Canada (FGROW) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Measurement of tree stems (diameter at breast height, height, crown, azimuth, distance) - Updating tree damage codes - Measuring crown radius - Taking photographs of trees - Use of an Android-based data collection app - Provision of Android tablets and Wi-Fi access for field data collection - Quality control of data - Buffer marking, tree tag maintenance, and re-marking buffer zones with blue paint - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Contractors must supply Android tablets and Wi-Fi access for the project - Data collection must be performed using a specified Android app - Services are managed and billed hourly, with rates submitted per crew - Project duration is three months - No specific products, part numbers, or OEMs are listed in the notice

Description

The Takyi lodgepole pine research trial, maintained by Alberta Forestry and Parks, involves measuring and monitoring pine growth, treatment responses, and other forestry research activities across two sites near Edson, Alberta. The scope includes measuring stems, updating damage codes, measuring crown radius, taking photographs, using an Android-based data collection app, providing Android tablets and Wi-Fi access, quality control, buffer marking, tree tag maintenance, and re-marking buffer zones. The project is managed hourly with rates to be submitted per crew. The contract duration is 3 months starting from August 1, 2026.

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