Cooking Services at the Wood Buffalo National Park Firebase – Fort Smith Airport

Parks Canada Agency requires the provision of cooking services at the Wood Buffalo National Park Firebase located at the Fort Smith Airport in Fort Smith, NWT. Contract Season Length The normal operating season of the Wood Buffalo Firebase if from June 1st to August 15th each year, camp cook services will be required for these dates, inclusive. This contract is valid for one year, with option for extensions for 2017 and 2018. Depending on the fire season, the use of the firebase may be extended and cooking services may be required from May 1st to June 1st inclusive and/or August 16th to September 1st inclusive. These options for extension will be determined annually by the Fire Program Manager or designated and will be discussed with the Contractor based on need for the firebase to be used to house fire management personnel. Contractor Schedules and Daily Rate(s) The daily rates for contractor services is based on the number of personnel requiring meals at the firebase. The following breakdown will be considered for daily rates:

0 – 20 persons – must include 1 kitchen assistant 20 – 40 persons – must include 2 kitchen assistants 40+ persons – must include 3 kitchen assistants

Scheduled hours must include the preparation of breakfast, lunch and supper, clean up from all meals and evening kitchen cleaning, 7 days per week.