Alberta Purchasing #27TDRRSD801

eDNA Monitoring Services for Aquatic Invasive Species in Southern Alberta

Alberta Environment and Protected Areas is seeking specialized environmental DNA (eDNA) monitoring services for aquatic invasive species and fish diseases in high-priority waterbodies in southern Alberta. - Government Buyer: - Alberta Environment and Protected Areas (EPA) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Collection and analysis of eDNA samples - Target species include invasive mussels (zebra, quagga, golden) and fish diseases (whirling disease, Proliferative Kidney Disease) - Early detection to enable rapid response and containment - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Sampling must occur during optimal summer season - Proposal submission via email with a 25MB file size limit - Adherence to provided standard operating procedures - No physical products are requested; the opportunity is for specialized environmental monitoring services only.

Description

Alberta Environment and Protected Areas (EPA) is seeking proposals for eDNA monitoring of aquatic invasive species (AIS) in high-priority waterbodies in the southern region of Alberta. The project aims to detect invasive mussels and fish diseases early to enable timely response and containment. The monitoring will take place during the optimal summer season from June 22, 2026, to December 31, 2027. This initiative supports the protection of Alberta's water infrastructure and fisheries from invasive species threats.

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