Town of Hardisty Aircraft Rental Services RFP 2026 - AB-2026-06045
Town of HardistyCity · Hardisty, AB- Due
- Sep 26, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Aug 31, 2026
- Contract term
- 3 years
The 30-second brief
The Town of Hardisty, in coordination with Alberta's Executive Council, is seeking qualified aviation service providers for aircraft rental services across four service types. The procurement aims to establish a pool of preferred vendors to support environmental monitoring, conservation, and wildlife activities including airshed and watershed stewardship, heli-stocking of fish in remote lakes, oil sands monitoring, and wildlife monitoring surveys. Requirements include compliance with mandatory aircraft specifications, pilot qualifications, operational safety standards, and insurance. The contract term is for 3 years with a potential 24-month extension. Proposals are due by September 26, 2026, through the Alberta Purchasing Connection (APC) portal under solicitation number AB-2026-06045.
Aircraft Rental Services for Airshed and Watershed Stewardship, Heli-Stocking of Fish in Remote Lakes, Oil Sands Monitoring, And Wildlife Monitoring Surveys.
Compliance with mandatory aircraft, pilot qualification, operational, safety, insurance, and regulatory requirements; best overall value.
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Summary
The Town of Hardisty, in coordination with Alberta's Executive Council, is seeking qualified aviation service providers for aircraft rental services across four service types.
The procurement aims to establish a pool of preferred vendors to support environmental monitoring, conservation, and wildlife activities including airshed and watershed stewardship, heli-stocking of fish in remote lakes, oil sands monitoring, and wildlife monitoring surveys. Requirements include compliance with mandatory aircraft specifications, pilot qualifications, operational safety standards, and insurance. The contract term is for 3 years with a potential 24-month extension. Proposals are due by September 26, 2026, through the Alberta Purchasing Connection (APC) portal under solicitation number AB-2026-06045.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
6- Compliance with mandatory aircraft
- Pilot qualification
- Operational
- Safety
- Insurance
- Regulatory requirements; best overall value
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
4- Aircraft Rental Services for Airshed and Watershed Stewardship
- Heli-Stocking of Fish in Remote Lakes
- Oil Sands Monitoring
- Wildlife Monitoring Surveys
REQUIRED STAFFING
Pilots, crew
- Submit to
- Express Interest via APC posting; contact/submission details not shown on this page.
- Duration
- 24 months
- Scope location
- Alberta
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Town of Hardisty?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is September 26, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Submissions should be delivered to: Express Interest via APC posting; contact/submission details not shown on this page..
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Town of Hardisty in AB, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
What staffing is required for this project?
This solicitation outlines specific staffing requirements. The required roles include: Pilots, crew. Proposers should demonstrate relevant qualifications and experience for each required role.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Aircraft Rental Services for Airshed and Watershed Stewardship, Heli-Stocking of Fish in Remote Lakes, Oil Sands Monitoring, And Wildlife Monitoring Surveys.. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Compliance with mandatory aircraft, pilot qualification, operational, safety, insurance, and regulatory requirements; best overall value." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Town of Hardisty?
All active and historical solicitations from Town of Hardisty are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, Town of Hardisty regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 3 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. Additionally, proposals should address staffing requirements as outlined in the solicitation. Review the full document from Town of Hardisty for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Alberta. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
