The following RFBs is an invitation by the Government of Saskatchewan (GOS) to prospective Proponents to provide Submissions for the provision of Aviation Service, as further described in the RFB Particulars (Appendix A).
The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA), “The Agency”, is looking to procure a long-term contract aviation services for the following aircrafts:
One (1) float plane Aircraft - RFB 7644-1
Two (2) medium helicopter - RFB 7644-2
Four (4) detection aircraft - RFB 7644-3
This is part the 2020 Preparedness Plan approved by the President of the SPSA on December 16, 2019. The wildfire program depends on the contracting of helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft from commercial air carriers to aid in the detection and suppression of wildfires.
The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) is a Treasury Board Crown Agency responsible for:
provincial emergency management, fire safety and wildfire management in our province; and
managing Saskatchewan's 911 emergency dispatching services
The SPSA's vision is to enhance, support and integrate public safety in Saskatchewan.