Forestry and Parks - Request for Proposal - Supplemental Facility Rentals For Rocky Mountain House Forest Area Firebases

Within the Rocky Mountain House Forest Area, two (2) primary firebases (Rocky and Shunda) are strategically located. These firebases provide pre-suppression placement of resources (helitack, unit, and firetack crews) in a readiness position to respond to initial wildfire starts. To support the firebases, the Province requires rentals of trailers at the Rocky and Shunda primary firebases. Dry or wet single occupancy trailers as per the standards outlined in Appendix B. Wash trailer(s) may be required if accommodation trailers are dry. Trailers may be requested on an “as-needed” basis based upon the needs of the Province and may be utilized at either firebase. Upon request by the Province, all trailers must be on site and fully operational within 48 hours of notice. Trailers must be compliant with all applicable legislation including the Public Health Act. They must also meet provincial standards for manpower resources on pre-suppression and suppression duties. Our anticipated needs are as follows: 40 single occupancy wet sleeper accommodations. OR 40 single occupancy bedrooms dry; and two (2) wash facility trailers. OR Combination of wet/dry sleepers that would meet the required number of single occupancy rooms as outlined. Firebase Locations: Rocky Firebase is located 4km northeast of Rocky Mountain House (52.42929, -114.90693). Shunda Firebase is located 62km west of Rocky Mountain House along Highway 11 (52.49075, -115.75672).