Basic Information

Reference Number

00003678389

Issuing Organization

BC Hydro and Power Authority

Solicitation Type

RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal)

Solicitation Number

RFP 19056

Title

Remote Sensing Services for Vegetation Management

Source ID

SCRIBE

Details

Location

British Columbia

Purchase Type

Not Stated

Dates

Publication

2023/08/14 07:48:00 AM EDT

Closing Date

2023/09/19 02:00:00 PM EDT

Contact Information

Purchasing Department, Quotations

604-623-4346

bidstation@bchydro.com

Description

BC Hydro is seeking Proposals for: Remote Sensing Services (“RSS”) for vegetation management that will facilitate data capture and analysis of vegetation in proximity to the power system. The aim is to assist work planning and prioritization based on risk analysis to enable a proactive approach to vegetation management. BC Hydro’s expectation is that this informed approach to planning will enhance asset management, increase safety, and reduce associated risks. BC Hydro is seeking rapid-turnaround insights primarily derived from hyperspectral and/or stereo satellite imagery, with the option to be supplemented by LiDAR or other remote sensing technologies.

BC Hydro intends to procure Pilot Studies for Remote Sensing Services (RSS) for Vegetation Management. The purpose of the Pilot Studies and subsequent collaborative dialogue sessions are to better inform BC Hydro on the optimal requirements for a to be defined scope, frequency, and coverage area of RSS requirements BC Hydro may procure to support Vegetation Management planning on its >18,000 kilometres of transmission lines and >55,000 kilometres of distribution lines on an ongoing basis.

Delivery or completion date is October 30, 2023.

This procurement may involve negotiation.

Disclaimer All amendments to the associated notice, including amended documents, plans and specifications (where applicable), are issued on bcbid.gov.bc.ca. MERX asks that you refer to bcbid.gov.bc.ca notice for these amendments. MERX stipulates that potential bidders may also be required to register with the buying authority as a bidder/plan taker. The contact information can be found within the notice abstract.