AB-2024-09622 - South Region Winter Aerial Ungulate Surveys 2024/2025

The objective of this work is to safely complete aerial surveys of moose, elk and deer within Wildlife Management Units in proximity to the listed bases to estimate density and age/sex composition. This work involves low-level maneuvering, at low air speeds, in order to count and classify animals in farmland and forested landscapes. These population inventory surveys will be conducted by means of transects. Contract(s) awarded through this RFP are to enable the surveying of WMUs assigned to three district offices in the South Region (see Table 1). Based on Provincial priorities and funding capacity, additional survey hours may also be required and included in contracts resulting from this RFP. Proponents are encouraged to provide separate pricing (see Attachment #3) for contingency bases if rates differ due to proximity to company headquarters or for other reasons. Suitable weather conditions are a limiting factor for these surveys (e.g., adequate snow cover, appropriate temperature, visibility, precipitation, and wind conditions). To ensure safe and effective delivery of surveys, we expect the successful Proponent(s) to communicate regularly throughout the survey season to identify suitable opportunities to achieve project objectives.