Alberta Purchasing #27TDRRSD800

Environmental DNA (eDNA) Monitoring Services for Aquatic Invasive Species in Northern Alberta

Alberta Environment and Protected Areas (EPA) is soliciting proposals for environmental DNA (eDNA) monitoring services to detect aquatic invasive species (AIS) and fish diseases in northern Alberta's high-priority waterbodies. - Government Buyer: - Alberta Environment and Protected Areas (EPA) - Contracting office located in Edmonton, Alberta - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Environmental DNA (eDNA) monitoring services - Collection and analysis of eDNA samples from high-priority waterbodies - Focus on detection of invasive mussels (zebra, quagga, golden) and fish diseases (whirling disease, Proliferative Kidney Disease) - Sampling to occur during optimal summer windows - Supports early detection, rapid response, and containment efforts - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Targeting high-risk waterbodies in northern Alberta - Emphasis on surveillance to protect water infrastructure and fisheries - No specific products, part numbers, or OEMs required; procurement is for specialized environmental monitoring services

Description

Alberta Environment and Protected Areas (EPA) is seeking proposals for environmental DNA (eDNA) monitoring of aquatic invasive species (AIS) in high-priority waterbodies in northern Alberta. The project aims to detect invasive mussels and fish diseases early to enable rapid response and containment, protecting water infrastructure and fisheries. The monitoring will focus on summer sampling in waterbodies at greatest risk for invasive species introduction and establishment. This initiative supports ongoing surveillance to mitigate economic and environmental impacts from AIS and fish diseases.

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