Opportunity
CanadaBuys #BCWR27DOS004
Wildfire Risk Reduction Strategic Assessment Consulting Services Solicitation
Posted
July 30, 2026
Respond By
September 03, 2026
Identifier
BCWR27DOS004
NAICS
541620
The Natural Resource Operations - Okanagan Shuswap is seeking a qualified consultant to conduct a district-wide Wildfire Risk Reduction (WRR) Strategic Assessment. - Government Buyer: - Agency: Natural Resource Operations - Okanagan Shuswap - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors are mentioned - Products/Services Requested: - Comprehensive consulting services for a WRR Strategic Assessment - Tasks include: - Identifying, evaluating, and prioritizing Areas of Interest (AOIs) for future Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) WRR planning and investment - Synthesizing existing risk assessments, fuel management initiatives, and planning products - Incorporating data from Provincial Strategic Threat Analysis (PSTA), Community Wildfire Resiliency Plans (CWRPs), Potential Operational Delineations (PODs), and related wildfire mitigation efforts - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Mandatory supplier meeting as part of the solicitation process - Emphasis on integrating multiple existing data sources and planning products
Description
The Okanagan Shuswap Natural Resource District (DOS) is seeking a qualified consultant to conduct a district-wide Wildfire Risk Reduction (WRR) Strategic Assessment. The assessment will identify, evaluate, and prioritize Areas of Interest (AOIs) to inform future Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) WRR planning and investment decisions. The project will synthesize existing risk assessments, fuel management initiatives, and planning products, including the Provincial Strategic Threat Analysis (PSTA), Community Wildfire Resiliency Plans (CWRPs), Potential Operational Delineations (PODs), and related wildfire mitigation efforts. There is a mandatory supplier meeting as noted in the Request for Proposal document.