CanadaBuys #AB-2026-04575

Hydrological Modeling Services for Alberta Northern Basins – HGS Model Enhancement and Forecasting

This opportunity is issued by the Government of Alberta, Environment and Protected Areas, to enhance hydrological forecasting for the Peace and Athabasca River Basins: - Government Buyer: - Government of Alberta, Environment and Protected Areas - OEMs and Vendors: - HydroGeoSphere (HGS) platform is the referenced modeling tool - No specific OEMs or vendors named for service delivery - Products/Services Requested: - Enhancement, recalibration, validation, and operationalization of existing HydroGeoSphere (HGS) models - Integration of real-time meteorological data into hydrological models - Optimization of model workflows for near real-time, short-term, and seasonal forecasting - Focus on Peace and Athabasca River Basins in northern Alberta - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Specialized expertise in hydrological modeling and engineering - Models must be adapted for operational forecasting, not just climate-change assessment - No physical products are being procured; this is a service-based contract - Emphasis on improving forecasting for vulnerable river basins - Contract Duration: - 8 months period of performance - No part numbers or product quantities specified, as this is a professional services engagement

Description

This project aims to enhance, recalibrate, validate, and operationalize the existing HydroGeoSphere (HGS) models for the Peace and Athabasca River Basin in northern Alberta to support near real-time, short-term, and seasonal hydrological forecasting. The basins are vulnerable due to recent droughts, changing snowpack and ice dynamics, and increasing water-use pressures. The models currently lack real-time meteorological data integration and require optimization and validation for operational forecasting. The contract duration is 8 months starting from July 31, 2026.

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