CanadaBuys #AB-2026-06142

Vegetation Management Services for Wildfire Risk Reduction at William A. Switzer Provincial Park

This opportunity is issued by the Government of Alberta's Forestry and Parks agency for vegetation management services at William A. Switzer Provincial Park, Gregg Lake Subdivision. - Government Buyer: - Government of Alberta, Forestry and Parks - Scope of Work: - Vegetation management along the single egress route for Gregg Lake Subdivision - Reduction of wildfire risk by managing mixed wood undergrowth and treating standing dead conifer - Services include tree trimming, arborist work, and fuel load reduction - Equipment and Methods: - Use of small, specialized equipment such as narrow-tracked feller-bunchers, skid steers - Use of hand tools including chainsaws, brush saws, and pole saws - Unique Requirements: - Focus on improving evacuation and wildfire suppression opportunities - Work must be performed with minimal impact to the environment and public safety - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Estimated contract duration is five months - No trade agreements apply to this solicitation

Description

This solicitation is for a vegetation management project aimed at fuel load reduction through managing primarily mixed wood undergrowth along the single egress route for Gregg Lake Subdivision in William A. Switzer Provincial Park. The objective is to reduce surface and ladder fuel loading to decrease wildfire intensity, rate of spread, and potential for crown fire, thereby increasing safe evacuation likelihood and suppression opportunities. The project involves treatment of standing dead conifer and is suited to small, specialized equipment and hand-thinning/pruning methods. The estimated contract duration is 5 months, starting approximately on October 5, 2026.

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