Opportunity
Ontario Tenders #tender_22217
Ontario seeks targeted photointerpretation services for Forest Resources Inventory
Posted
September 24, 2026
Respond By
November 27, 2026
Identifier
tender_22217
NAICS
115310
Ontario's Ministry of Natural Resources is preparing to release a Request for Bids (RFB) for targeted photointerpretation services to support Forest Resources Inventory (FRI) updates across up to seven management units. - Government Buyer: - Ministry of Natural Resources, Government of Ontario - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice - Services Requested: - Targeted photointerpretation services for up to seven management units - Remote interpretation of Ministry-identified forest inventory polygons using Ministry-provided imagery and datasets - Review and update up to 10,000 polygons per management unit - Confirm or revise boundaries and attributes per the Target Polygon Interpretation Manual (TPIM) - Weekly submission of completed work via the Ministry’s GIS environment - Deliverables include operational production schedules, quality assurance frameworks, and monthly progress reports - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Mandatory minimum staffing qualifications for contract management and quality control - RFB may result in multiple contracts; minimum bid is one management unit - No option for contract extension; term is up to eight months - Compliance with provincial standards and Ministry guidelines is required
Description
The Ministry of Natural Resources intends to release a Request for Bids (RFB) in November 2026 for targeted photointerpretation services supporting Forest Resources Inventories for up to seven management units in Ontario. Qualified vendors will deliver accurate geospatial updates by interpreting targeted changes and ensuring compliance with provincial standards. The RFB aims to award multiple contracts to maximize coverage, with a minimum bid of one management unit. The contract term is up to eight months with no extension option, involving review and revision of forest inventory polygons using Ministry-provided imagery and datasets.