Opportunity
Merx #RFP 22715
Design and Supply of Animal Mitigation Material for Electrical Substations in British Columbia
Posted
April 22, 2026
Respond By
May 12, 2026
Identifier
RFP 22715
NAICS
339999, 541690
BC Hydro and Power Authority is seeking proposals for the design and supply of animal mitigation materials to protect electrical substation equipment under 60 kV throughout British Columbia. - Government Buyer: - BC Hydro and Power Authority (provincial utility) - Products/Services Requested: - Custom-fit animal mitigation material for substation equipment under 60 kV - Designed to protect bushings, potheads, bus supports, and cables from animal-induced damages and outages - Site assessment, custom design, manufacture, and delivery of mitigation materials - Technical support and training for BC Hydro personnel on proper installation - Scope and Requirements: - Materials must be custom-designed for each site and equipment type - Service includes site assessment and as-needed delivery across British Columbia - Focus on areas with high animal activity to prevent outages and equipment damage - Potential for technical support and installation training - No specific OEMs, brands, or part numbers are named in the solicitation - Contract Duration: - Initial term of 5 years, with possible extension up to 4 additional years (total up to 9 years)
Description
This RFP seeks a contractor to provide custom-fit animal mitigation material for substation equipment under 60 kV to protect critical equipment from animal-induced damages and outages. The contract includes site assessment, design, manufacture, and delivery of the mitigation material on an as-needed basis throughout British Columbia. Services may also include technical support and training for BC Hydro personnel on proper installation. The mitigation material is required to protect equipment such as bushings, potheads, bus supports, and cables, especially in high animal activity areas.