22TDRAFD200 - Medium Helicopter Request for Proposals

For the primary purpose of wildfire suppression, the Wildfire Management Branch of Alberta Agriculture and Forestry requires the Services of two (2) medium helicopters. Acceptable aircraft models:

Bell 205A1 ++ (Equipped with -17 engine and Bell 212 rotor system)
Bell 205B
Bell 212HP
Bell 212 Single
Bell 412 (All Variants)
Other aircraft models may be considered.

The helicopters shall also have the ability to carry no less than nine (9) passengers, and be able to deliver fire suppressants to a wildfire. The aircraft will be positioned as required throughout the Province of Alberta and may be exported outside the Province if required. The aircraft may be repositioned with minimal notice and for indefinite periods of time. The Wildfire Management Branch will guarantee a minimum of 100 days for each aircraft, in each year for five (5) years. There are no guaranteed flying hours during the core period. All aircraft must meet the specifications as set out in Appendix B –Specifications.

Proponents must be in possession of the proposed aircraft(s) at the time of their Proposal submission with the appropriate documentation as outlined in Attachment # 1 “Mandatory Requirements” of this RFP.

**Multiple Contracts will be awarded**