About this opportunity
AI summaryThe government authority in Saskatchewan requires a vendor to provide onshore aviation services. The scope of work includes conducting mandatory pre-flight passenger briefings on emergency and survival procedures, operating seat belts, emergency exits, emergency locator transmitters, and survival kits prior to each flight. Additionally, the pilot must drain all fuel sumps and filters after each refueling and before flights to remove water or contaminants. If a chartered aircraft becomes unavailable, the supplier must furnish a replacement aircraft of the same make and model within three hours, or substitute an alternate make and model at the original rates if approved by the charterer. Only Canadian vendors qualify for this opportunity, and all work must occur onsite. The buyer requests proposals to establish the budget. Bidders can submit their responses digitally through email or online.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency
Scope of work
- Helicopter aviation charter services
- Fixed-wing aviation charter services
- Remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS) services
- Aerial ignition, helitorching, and Aerial Incendiary Device operations
- RPAS mapping and scanning services
- Pre-flight passenger emergency and survival briefings
- Provision of aircraft fuel checks and sumps/filter draining
- Hover emplaning and deplaning operations
Minimum qualifications
- Aircraft covered by submission must be listed on the air carrier's Transport Canada Operating Certificate
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods by Air certification
- RPAS pilots must hold advanced pilot certification and restricted aeronautical radio licences
- Valid Transport Canada Commercial Pilot License endorsed for type to be flown
- Fireline or associated experience operating in isolated wilderness areas
- Float and associated experience operating from isolated lakes if operating float planes
- Completion of mandatory online CIFFC training courses for helicopter initial attack pilots
- Compliance with Saskatchewan Hover Deplane/Emplane Training requirements
Documents to include with your response
- Signed and completed Page 1 and Tables 1 to 4 of the agreement
- Current Certified Insurance Certificate endorsed per specifications
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods by Air certification
- Current pilot roster and Pilot Information Form (Table 5)
- Copy of Special Certificate of Airworthiness if applicable
- List of RPAS pilots with advanced pilot certification and radio licenses if applicable
How to submit
- Method
- Digital via Email or Online
- Instructions
- Submit signed Page 1 and Tables 1 to 4 of the agreement along with required supporting certifications and pilot information.
Contract details
- Term
- In force until September 30, 2026, with submitted rates in force from October 1, 2026 - March 31, 2027.
- Place of performance
- Saskatchewan, Canada
- Insurance and bonding
- Aircraft Legal Liability Insurance covering passenger bodily injury and third party liability not less than $2,000,000.00; coverage in accordance with Aeronautics Act R.S. 1985; Workers' Compensation Act compliance.
