Opportunity
CanadaBuys #AB-2026-05074
Alberta Forestry and Parks Solicits High Volume Sprinkler System Services for Wildfire Management
Posted
July 14, 2026
Respond By
July 24, 2026
Identifier
AB-2026-05074
NAICS
561621
The Government of Alberta's Forestry and Parks agency is soliciting proposals for high volume sprinkler system services to support wildfire management across Alberta. - Government Buyer: - Government of Alberta, Forestry and Parks agency - Services Requested: - Provision, deployment, and operation of 8-12” High Volume Sprinkler Systems - Two hose class sizes required - Services to be provided on an as-needed basis for wildfire pre-suppression and suppression - 24-hour operations may be required depending on fire conditions - Contract Structure and Notable Requirements: - Vendors must submit bids for both hose class sizes to qualify for operational guarantee - Highest evaluated vendor eligible for $3,000,000 annual operational guarantee for 2026 and 2027, with possible rollover increasing 2027 value to $6,000,000 - Up to 10 contracts may be awarded; vendors placed on a call-down list for deployment if primary vendor is unavailable - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Part Numbers: - No specific products or part numbers listed; requirement is strictly for service provision
Description
This solicitation is for the provision of 8-12” High Volume Sprinkler Systems services on an as-needed basis to support wildfire pre-suppression and suppression activities in Alberta. The contract duration is 19 months, starting from July 28, 2026. The highest evaluated vendor submitting bids for both hose class sizes will be eligible for an operational guarantee of $3,000,000 per year for 2026 and 2027, with potential rollover increasing the 2027 value to $6,000,000. Up to 10 contracts may be awarded, with services requested via a call-down list. Services may be required in various forest areas across Alberta with an expectation for 24-hour operations depending on fire conditions.