Saskatchewan Tenders #NMTA-13-2026

Wildfire Mitigation and Forest Maintenance Services in Pinehouse, Saskatchewan

The Northern Municipal Trust Account is seeking seasonal wildfire mitigation work in Pinehouse, Saskatchewan. - Government buyer: Northern Municipal Trust Account (NMTA), under the Government of Saskatchewan. - The Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) manages the project; the work is partly funded by the Government of Canada. - Services requested: - Forest vegetation thinning and maintenance across 2.5 hectares of previously treated forest, paid for based on the area completed. - Remove new conifer growth, dead trees, downed woody debris, ladder fuels, and untreated vegetation; prune remaining conifers and maintain appropriate crown spacing. - Pile and burn slash on site, and stack suitable firewood in 1.2-metre lengths for local residents unless otherwise directed. - Brush pile burning, fire guard construction, and vegetation maintenance are also identified as requested work. - Work requirements: Hand crews are required. Mechanical aids may be used only upon request and where they will not disturb soil or damage remaining trees. Burning requires at least 8 cm of continuous snowpack. Bidders are asked to provide a per-hectare price, total project cost, crew size, and equipment details. - Estimated budget: $22,500. - OEMs and vendors: No product OEMs or named service vendors are identified. SRC is the project manager, not identified as a supplier.

Description

This Request for Bid seeks submissions for municipal wildfire mitigation work in the Northern Village of Pinehouse, Saskatchewan. The work includes forest vegetation thinning, brush pile burning, fire guard construction, and vegetation maintenance. The project is part of Northern Municipal Trust Account’s nine-year wildfire mitigation program, with the Saskatchewan Research Council managing coordination and oversight. Work is intended to improve wildfire resilience, protect critical infrastructure and essential services, and enhance safety for responders and evacuees; the project is partly funded by the Government of Canada.

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