Saskatchewan Tenders #NMTA-12-2026

Mechanical mulching for wildfire mitigation in La Ronge

The Northern Municipal Trust Account is seeking a contractor to reduce wildfire fuel around La Ronge through mechanical mulching. - Government buyer: Northern Municipal Trust Account (NMTA), under the Government of Saskatchewan. The Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) is the project manager; the project is partially funded by the Government of Canada. - Service requested: Mechanical removal and mulching of trees, shrubs, and other vegetation within or adjacent to the Town of La Ronge, Saskatchewan. - The treatment area is approximately 10.5 hectares; payment is based on the area actually completed. - Mulch is to remain onsite to decompose. Work must be performed on frozen ground to reduce soil disturbance. - Bidders are to provide a price per hectare and total project cost, and specify crew size and equipment. - Notable requirements: Work is to proceed when conditions allow safe brush-pile burning and must be completed by the stated project deadline. No specific equipment quantities, part numbers, OEMs, or contractor vendors are identified.

Description

The Northern Municipal Trust Account invites bids for mechanical mulching services in the Town of La Ronge as part of its municipal wildfire mitigation program in northern Saskatchewan. The work is intended to reduce wildfire risk around communities and support protection of critical infrastructure and essential services. The Saskatchewan Research Council is the project manager and is responsible for contract coordination and oversight. Contract work is to be completed no later than March 1, 2027; the project is funded in part by the Government of Canada.

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