Request for Tenders Aircraft Charter

This tender request is for the following parameters:

Dedicated aircraft and dedicated aircrew for a five (5) month term starting at 00:01 hours May 1, 2025, and ceasing at 23:59 hours September 30, 2025, with an optional extension for one (1) or two (2) additional five (5) month terms (2026 and 2027)

Aircraft and aircrew are available for a minimum of one (1) round trip daily from BC's south coast locations (Vancouver, Victoria, Nanaimo) to Vancouver Island's north coast (Port Hardy) and/or BC's north coast locations (Prince Rupert, Terrace).

Price to include monthly stand-by fee and all-in cost (fuel, landing fees, nav fees etc.) per mile flown for each type of aircraft proposed (6 seater vs 9 seater).

The Pacific Pilotage Authority will be able to extend by another one (1) month by providing notice seven (7) calendar days before the end of September 2025. The details of the aircraft and aircrew required are outlined in the tender document. The aircraft must be based on the Southern BC Coast—specifically, Victoria, Nanaimo, Vancouver Lower Mainland, or Abbotsford.

The provider must have a secondary aircraft available to back up the proposed primary aircraft.

A contracting officer can use limited tendering for specific reasons outlined in the applicable trade agreements. The reason for this contract is described below:

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