Truck Ramps with Tailgate Protector

Officers handling wildlife whether tranquilized or seized must manage these situations in a timely, controlled, and secure manner. Timeliness is critical to the successful execution of operational duties, and the use of ramp systems significantly reduces the physical risks associated with manually lifting wildlife into patrol vehicles. This not only minimizes the potential for officer injury but also reduces stress and risk of harm to the animals.

Wildlife removals in urban environments are often complex and highly visible to the public. The use of ramp systems enables officers to perform their duties in a safe, efficient, and professional manner, enhancing public confidence. Additionally, these systems help mitigate the risk of vehicle damage, thereby reducing potential maintenance and repair costs.

The required ramp systems should be custom-fabricated, as they are not commercially available through standard vehicle outfitting suppliers. Similar ramp systems are already in active use, and all current vehicles are equipped with comparable configurations, demonstrating their operational necessity and effectiveness.

Participation process:
Competition documents for this procurement are available through the Government of Saskatchewan’s Government Enterprise Management (GEM) system. All amendments, addenda, clarifications, and further instructions will be posted on GEM. To participate, suppliers must be registered in GEM’s electronic bidding platform. Registration is mandatory to download competition documents, submit questions, receive updates (e.g., amendments, addenda, clarifications) and submit a bid.
How to Participate:

1. Click the link: Negotiation Abstracts Page
2. Enter the competition number, title, or type into the search bar to locate the opportunity
3. Click on the competition
4. Select the Sign In button to log into GEM

New to GEM? Suppliers who are not yet registered must complete the Self-Registration process by clicking the Register button on the Negotiation Abstracts Page within GEM, or via the link Supplier Registration . To learn more about GEM and the Supplier Portal, please visit Procurement in GEM . For support or inquiries, contact purchasing@gov.sk.ca