CanadaBuys #AB-2026-03578

Alberta EPA Solicits eDNA Monitoring Services for Aquatic Invasive Species in Northern Alberta

Alberta Environment and Protected Areas (EPA) is seeking proposals for environmental monitoring services to detect aquatic invasive species (AIS) and fish diseases in northern Alberta using environmental DNA (eDNA) sampling. - Government Buyer: - Alberta Environment and Protected Areas (EPA) - Products/Services Requested: - Environmental monitoring and eDNA sampling services - Focus on early detection and response to invasive mussels (zebra, quagga, golden mussels) - Monitoring of fish diseases - Services aligned with UNSPSC codes: 77101505, 77000000, 81170000, 81171601 - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Sampling to occur at high-priority waterbodies in northern Alberta - Emphasis on summer sampling periods - 18-month contract duration - Supports containment and eradication efforts for AIS - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Locations: - Work to be performed at high-priority waterbodies in northern Alberta - Contracting office located in Edmonton, Alberta

Description

Alberta Environment and Protected Areas (EPA) is seeking proposals for monitoring aquatic invasive species (AIS) and fish diseases through environmental DNA (eDNA) sampling at high-priority waterbodies in northern Alberta. The project focuses on early detection and response to invasive mussels such as zebra, quagga, and golden mussels, which threaten water infrastructure and wildlife. The monitoring will be conducted during summer over an 18-month contract period starting June 22, 2026. This initiative supports containment and eradication efforts of AIS in the region.

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