Forestry and Parks - Request for Proposal - Heavy Helitanker Group 1 Intermediate Helicopter (HLCO Platform) 2 Heavy Helicopters

For the primary purpose of wildfire suppression, the Province requires the services of one (1) intermediate helicopter and two (2) Heavy Helicopters Acceptable Intermediate helicopter models include: AS350B3 AS355F2, N, NP AS350B3+ A119 Koala Bell 427 H125 BK117B, C, D Bell 429 H125BLR A119 Koala MK2 AS350B2 AS350SD1, SD2, FX2 Acceptable Heavy helicopter models include: AS 332 L1 AS 332 L2 Kaman K-MAX Bell 214ST Sikorsky S92 Sikorsky S61 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. Proponents must be in possession of the proposed helicopter(s) at the time of their Proposal submission with the appropriate documentation as outlined in Attachment #1 to Appendix C to this RFP. The Province recognizes that there may not be sufficient lead time to acquire, equip, and staff aircraft for the commencement of the 2026 wildfire season. Under these circumstances, the Province may accept the use of one or more Transition Aircraft for a short term, provided the Transition Aircraft are acceptable to the Province. A proposal that includes the use of any Transition Aircraft must be outlined in Attachment #2. Photocopies of the following Certificates: • Certificate of Registration for each aircraft issued by Transport Canada (equivalencies may be considered) or • Letter of intent or written form of commitment from the vendor or leasing company complete with aircraft serial number and registration for each aircraft. • Certificate of Airworthiness for each aircraft issued by Transport Canada (equivalencies may be considered)