CanadaBuys #AB-2026-07167

Helicopter services for Alberta aerial ungulate surveys

Alberta Forestry and Parks is seeking helicopter services to conduct aerial ungulate surveys across the province. - Government buyer: Province of Alberta, Forestry and Parks. - Services and aircraft requested: - Two EC-120 helicopters for aerial ungulate survey services. - One AS350B3 helicopter for aerial ungulate survey services. - Approximately 80% of the work is allocated to EC-120 aircraft and 20% to the AS350B3. - Coverage: The survey area extends from south of Red Deer to the U.S. border, and from the Saskatchewan border to the British Columbia border. Contingency surveys may include the Cadomin area. - Notable requirements: Proponents must possess the proposed aircraft when submitting a proposal and provide the documentation specified in Attachment #2. An aircraft cannot be included in proposals submitted by multiple companies. Other helicopter models may be considered following a written inquiry to the Contracting Manager. - OEMs and vendors: No manufacturers, OEMs, or vendors are named in the notice.

Description

The Province of Alberta is seeking three light/intermediate helicopters to conduct aerial ungulate surveys across the region south of Red Deer to the U.S. border and from the Saskatchewan to British Columbia borders; contingency surveys may include the Cadomin area. The requested aircraft are two EC-120 helicopters and one AS350B3, with approximately 80% of services dedicated to EC120 and 20% to AS350B3; other models may be considered through written inquiry. Proponents must possess the proposed aircraft when submitting and provide the documentation specified in Attachment #2, and an aircraft cannot appear in proposals from multiple companies. The estimated contract period is two months, with a proposed start date of December 7, 2026.

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