6181 to 6185-2019/20 - Helicopter & professional flying services primarily in Manitoba Wildfire Operati

Manitoba Sustainable Development requires helicopter and professional flying services that will be used primarily in wildfire operations for the next one to three fire seasons (2019, 2020, 2021).  Pilot and Engineering personnel must be qualified and the helicopter must be fully operational and maintained by the Bidder and be exclusively available to Manitoba during the term(s) of the Agreement in accordance with the terms and conditions outlined in the RFQ. 
 
Five separate bids are requested to provide up to five helicopters and professional flying services. Automated Flight Following System (AFF), pulsating landing lights, high visibility rotors, red/white anti-collision strobe lights are among the required equipment along with a service/chase vehicle for the medium lift helicopters.
 

1. 6181-2019/20 - Bell 206L3 or equivalent intermediate lift helicopter and professional flying services; 
2. 6182-2019/20 - Bell 205A1, Bell 212 or Bell 412 (all versions of each type) medium lift helicopter and professional flying services.  A service/chase vehicle is required for this medium helicopter; 
3. 6183-2019/20 - Bell 205A1, Bell 212 or Bell 412 (all versions of each type) medium lift helicopter and professional flying services.  A service/chase vehicle is required for this medium helicopter; 
4. 6184-2019/20 - Bell 205A1, Bell 212 or Bell 412 (all versions of each type) medium lift helicopter and professional flying services.  A service/chase vehicle is required for this medium helicopter; 
5. 6185-2019/20 - Bell 205A1, Bell 212 or Bell 412 (all versions of each type) medium lift helicopter and professional flying services.  A service/chase vehicle is required for this medium helicopter. 
   BID ELIGIBILITY:
   Bids for this work will only be accepted from Transport Canada approved Helicopter Operators who are in possession of a current and valid Air Carrier License and associated Operating Certificate.  Operators must be certified for operation under CARS 702 and 703. Bids must be submitted in the name of the Operator listed on the Operating Certificate.
    
   TENDER INQUIRIES AND SUBMISSION OF BIDS:
   Questions regarding this Request for Quotation, submission of bids, and the services required are to be directed in writing to the Aircraft Coordinator as follows:
    
   Jacquie Nixdorf, Supervisor of Wildfire Operations/Aircraft Coordinator
   Sustainable Development
   Wildfire Program Headquarters
   200 Saulteaux Crescent
   Winnipeg, MB  R3J 3W3
   Fax:  204-945-7782
   Email:  Jacquie.Nixdorf@gov.mb.ca
    
   All inquiries must be directed in writing by January 17, 2019, 4:00 pm CST.
    
   Bids must be delivered in person or by courier to Main Floor Reception, 200 Saulteaux Crescent, Winnipeg, MB
    
                  
   Tender packages must be downloaded from the MERX Website.  Tender packages are available ONLY on MERX and are FREE OF CHARGE.   Should you require assistance downloading the document from MERX please call MERX at 1-800-964-6379 for assistance.