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Seeking two intermediate helicopters with night vision imaging systems capability for wildfire suppression with a guaranteed 100 consecutive days of service each year.

Basic Information

Reference Number

00004881498

Issuing Organization

Forestry and Parks

Solicitation Type

RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal)

Solicitation Number

AB-2026-00752

Title

Night Vision Imaging Systems (NVIS) Two (2) Intermediate Helicopter

Source ID

SCRIBE

Details

Location

Alberta

Purchase Type

Not Stated

Dates

Publication

2026/01/29 10:12:00 AM EST

Closing Date

2026/02/27 04:00:00 PM EST

Contact Information

Kent Jennings

kent.jennings@gov.ab.ca

Description

For the primary purpose of wildfire suppression, the Province requires the services of two (2) intermediate helicopter with night vision imaging systems (NVIS) operations capability.

Acceptable helicopter models include:
EC135 AS350B3 AS355F2, N, NP
EC 145/H145 AS350B3+ A119 Koala
H125 BK177B, C, D
Bell 429 H125BLR A119 Koala MK2
AS350B2 AS350SD1, SD2, FX2

Other helicopter models may be considered at the discretion of the Province. Please submit a written inquiry to the Contracting Manager regarding all inquiries specific to equivalent models.

The helicopter will be positioned as required throughout Alberta, and may be exported outside the province if required. The helicopter may be repositioned with minimal notice and for indefinite periods of time. The Province will guarantee 100 consecutive days for each helicopter, in each year of the Contract. There are no guaranteed flying hours during the Core Period.

Disclaimer All amendments to the associated notice, including amended documents, plans and specifications (where applicable), are issued on purchasing.alberta.ca. MERX asks that you refer to the purchasing.alberta.ca notice for these amendments. MERX stipulates that potential bidders may also be required to register with the buying authority as a bidder/plan taker. The contact information can be found within the notice abstract.