British Columbia BCBid #234772

Light amphibious airtanker group and wildfire suppression services for BC Wildfire Service

British Columbia is seeking a light amphibious airtanker group and support for wildfire suppression. - Government buyer: British Columbia Ministry of Forests, for the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS). - Request: A standing arrangement to provide a light amphibious Airtanker Group for wildfire management and fire suppression. - Aircraft and equipment: Five Air Tractor AT-802 Fireboss (AT802FB) light amphibious airtankers, one Birddog Aircraft, and one maintenance vehicle. The Birddog aircraft’s manufacturer and model are not specified. - People and support: Aircraft flight crews and maintenance personnel are required as part of the Airtanker Group. - OEM: Air Tractor is the only aircraft manufacturer identified in the opportunity. No manufacturer is specified for the Birddog aircraft or maintenance vehicle. - Notable requirements: Respondents must identify each proposed aircraft and demonstrate ownership or a qualifying purchase or lease arrangement. The proposed group must be available for BCWS inspection and aircraft acceptance. - Scope update: The latest notice restates the requirements and includes an addendum for U.S. suppliers; no substantive scope change is indicated.

Description

The Province is seeking responses for light amphibious airtanker services for BC Wildfire Service to support wildfire management and fire suppression. The required Airtanker Group consists of five Air Tractor AT-802 Fireboss airtankers, one Birddog aircraft, flight crews and maintenance personnel, and one maintenance vehicle. Respondents must identify their proposed aircraft and meet the stated ownership, lease, or purchase/lease agreement conditions by the closing date. Successful respondents must have the group in their possession by April 1, 2027, and make it available for inspection and aircraft acceptance.

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