British Columbia BCBid #24PQRAFD701

Alberta Seeks Casual Charter Airtanker Services for Emergency Operations

Alberta's Ministry of Forestry and Parks is seeking to establish a pool of qualified aircraft companies for casual charter airtanker contracts to support emergency operations and related activities. - Government Buyer: - Ministry of Forestry and Parks, Alberta - Procurement managed via Alberta Purchasing Connection - Scope of Services: - Provision of airtanker aircraft and related services for emergency operations (e.g., wildfire suppression, forestry support) - Services are hired on an as-needed (casual) basis; no guarantee of work or minimum hours - Participation Details: - Open to all qualified aircraft companies; competitive and non-exclusive - Companies must provide company information and documentation to initiate contract setup - Products/Services Requested: - Airtanker aircraft and associated emergency aviation services - No specific OEMs, aircraft models, or part numbers specified - Notable Requirements: - Contracts awarded to all qualified companies willing to do business with the Province - Commodity codes include air transportation, fire prevention, forestry, and environmental services (E199D, F001B, F010B, V200B, V204E) - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation

Description

This solicitation is for setting up casual charter airtanker contracts for emergency operations and related activities by the Ministry of Forestry and Parks in Alberta. The contracts are casual, meaning aircraft will be hired on an as-needed basis with no guarantee of work. The current casual airtanker contract expires on March 31, 2024, and new contracts are available for the term 2024-2029. Interested companies must contact the Aircraft Accounts section via email to initiate the contract setup process and provide required company information and documentation.

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