Forestry and Parks - Request for Proposal - Night Vision Imaging Systems (NVIS) Helicopter with Video and Artificial Intelligence Capabilities - One (1) Intermediate Helicopter for Forest Operations

For the primary purpose of wildfire suppression, the Province requires the services of one(1) intermediate helicopter with night vision imaging systems (NVIS) , Video and Artificial (AI) 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. The contract will be for one (1) year and 100 days with the possibility of a one (1) year extension of the contract. 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.