Long Term Medium Helicopter

For the primary purpose of wildfire suppression, the Province requires the services of two (2) medium helicopters. Acceptable helicopter models include: Bell 205A1 ++ (Equipped with -17 engine and Bell 212 rotor system) Bell 205B Bell 212HP Bell 212 Single Bell 412 (SP,HP,EP Other helicopter models may be considered. The helicopters will be positioned as required throughout Alberta, and may be exported outside the province if required. The helicopters may be repositioned with minimal notice and for indefinite periods of time. The Province will guarantee 100 consecutive days for each helicopter, in each year of the Contract. There are no guaranteed flying hours during the Core Period. Proponents must be in possession of the proposed helicopter(s) at the time of their Proposal submission with the appropriate documentation as outlined in Attachment #1 to Appendix C to this RFP. **Up to two (2) Contracts may be awarded**