British Columbia BCBid #229868

Methane Detection Services for Oil and Gas Wells in British Columbia

The British Columbia Energy Regulator (BCER) plans to contract Okanagan Mountain Helicopters LTD for methane detection services at oil and gas well sites in British Columbia. - Government Buyer: - British Columbia Energy Regulator (BCER) - OEMs and Vendors: - Okanagan Mountain Helicopters LTD (service provider) - Lasen Advanced Laser Technologies (OEM of proprietary methane detector) - Products/Services Requested: - Aerial methane detection surveys at approximately 350 oil and gas wells - Use of proprietary methane detection equipment built and owned by Lasen Advanced Laser Technologies - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Exclusive use of Lasen's methane detector technology, only operated by Okanagan Mountain Helicopters in Canada - Contract is sole-sourced due to exclusive access and proven track record - Vendors may object only if they can fully meet all technical, operational, support, billing, and transition requirements without service disruption - Place of Performance: - Work to be performed at well sites throughout British Columbia

Description

The British Columbia Energy Regulator (BCER) intends to contract with Okanagan Mountain Helicopters LTD to detect methane at well sites within British Columbia. The contract involves flying a methane detector over approximately 350 wells to identify potential methane leaks. The detector is proprietary technology owned by Lasen Advanced Laser Technologies and exclusively used by Okanagan Mountain Helicopters in Canada. The BCER has chosen not to tender this purchase due to the exclusive use of the technology and the company's successful prior experience. Vendors may object to this decision by June 8, 2026, by demonstrating their ability to meet all technical and operational requirements without service disruption.

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