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Forestry and Parks - Request for Proposal - Hoist Capable Medium Helicopter

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AB-2026-04218

Response Deadline06/16/2026, 03:00:00 PM UTC

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The Province seeks to contract one medium helicopter equipped with personnel and fire-line equipment hoisting capabilities for wildfire suppression purposes in Alberta. The contract spans five years, with a preference for hoist-capable helicopters throughout the entire term. For the first year, a range of acceptable helicopter models is specified, including several Bell models such as the Bell 205A1++, Bell 205B, Bell 212 variants, and Bell 412 series. Recognizing potential challenges in acquiring and staffing the required hoist-capable aircraft for the 2026 wildfire season, the Province may accept a conventional medium helicopter in the first year as a transitional measure. However, from years two to five, the contractor must supply a hoist-capable aircraft by March 1, 2027, or risk contract termination. Additional helicopter models may be considered upon written inquiry and approval. The helicopter will be deployed throughout Alberta as needed and may be relocated on short notice, including potential export outside the province, with no set limits on repositioning duration. The Province guarantees a minimum of 100 operational days in the first year and 130 consecutive days from the second year onward, with no guaranteed flying hours during the core period. The contract allows for two optional one-year extensions under the same terms. Proponents must own the proposed helicopter at the time of proposal submission and provide appropriate documentation as specified in the solicitation. The contracting authority for inquiries is Kent Jennings, associated with the Forestry and Parks sector of the Government of Canada.

General Info

Five-year Alberta contract for medium hoist-capable helicopter, wildfire suppression, 100-130 operational days.

Agency

Government of Canada → Forestry and Parks

NAICS

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Place of Performance

Alberta, CAN

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Timeline

PhaseSolicitation

PostedJun 4

Solicitation

Response DeadlineJun 16

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

06/16/2026, 03:00:00 PM UTCin 6 days

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyGovernment of Canada → Forestry and Parks

Contacts1 person available

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Organization / Agency

Government of Canada → Forestry and Parks

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Contacts

Kent JenningsContracting Authority

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Full Description

For the primary purpose of wildfire suppression, the Province requires the services of one (1) medium helicopter with personnel and fire-line equipment hoisting capability. Acceptable helicopter models include for years 1-5 Bell 212DF Bell 412 EP Bell 412 Epi Acceptable helicopter models for year 1 Bell 205A1++ (Equipped with T53-L-17 engine & Bell 212 rotor system) Bell 205B Bell 212HP, HP/DF, HP/BLR, HP/BLR/DF Bell 212 Single Bell 412 (SP, HP, EP) If the proponent can meet all the requirements of the Hoist capable aircraft for all five (5) years that will be preferred. The province recognizes that there may not be sufficient lead time to acquire, equip, and staff aircraft for this point in the 2026 wildfire season. Under these circumstances the province may accept a conventional medium helicopter for year one of the contract as a transitional aircraft. The Hoist Capable aircraft for years two (2) to five (5) must be furnished and available by March 1st 2027, failure to complete this will result in contract termination. 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 days for year one (1) of the contract. The Province will guarantee 130 consecutive days for the helicopter for years two (2) to five (5), in each of the those years of the Contract and for each year in case of extension. There are no guaranteed flying hours during the Core Period. The Province may extend the Contract under the same terms and conditions, for an additional two terms of 1 year each. 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.