Collar-Targeted Group Demographic Classification Aerial Survey Services for Boreal Caribou

The government authority in Ontario seeks a vendor to provide collar-targeted Boreal Caribou group demographic classification aerial survey services. Using rotary-wing aircraft, the vendor must conduct surveys for identified Target Collars between early February and mid-March, track VHF collar information, and record incidental caribou sightings. Required deliverables include raw data, completed Data Sheets, photographs, and a consolidated Microsoft Excel summary table. All utilized aircraft must feature real-time satellite tracking, an active emergency locator transmitter, and a portable satellite phone. Eligibility is limited to Canadian onshore organizations. Bidders must ensure their pilots-in-command meet all regulatory standards and maintain specified insurance, including passenger liability and WSIA coverage. Bids can be submitted digitally via email or online through the Ontario Tenders Portal eTendering System. The buyer is evaluating proposals to establish a contract, and bidders may submit questions via the online messaging function prior to the deadline for questions.