Forestry and Parks - Request for Quotes - Utility Track Vehicle (UTV)

The Government of Canada’s Forestry and Parks department in Alberta is seeking quotes for a Utility Track Vehicle (UTV) designed to support invasive species control in provincial parks. The vehicle must accommodate multiple passengers as well as trailers and large sprayers for equipment transport. Key specifications include an 851 cc, 2-cylinder DOHC EFI gasoline engine producing 50 horsepower, a CVT Plus (VHT-X) variable hydrostatic transmission, and a 4WD system with a limited-slip front differential and lockable rear differential. The UTV should achieve a top speed of 40 mph, tow up to 2,000 pounds, and have a cargo bed capacity of 1,000 pounds with a total payload capacity of 1,500 pounds. Additional requirements encompass practical features such as power steering with speed-sensitive electric assist, roll-over protective structures, ATV-grade tires on 12-inch black alloy wheels, and a 2-inch receiver hitch. The vehicle should include a flip-out hard-coated polycarbonate windshield, a sport roof, convex interior rear-view mirror, front brush protection, skid plate under-guard, a 3,500-pound winch with wireless remote and dashboard controls, and a factory spray-on bed liner. A magnetic-base LED beacon/strobe light kit and two seats are also specified. The vehicle’s body color should be tan or another neutral shade. The solicitation, posted on January 15, 2026, requires responses by January 27, 2026, with all inquiries directed to the FP Purchasing authority through the Government of Canada tender portal.