Opportunity
British Columbia BCBid #NTV RFP 22896
BC Hydro and TELUS ACA Wood Pole Replacement Project
Posted
June 26, 2026
Respond By
August 11, 2026
Identifier
NTV RFP 22896
NAICS
237130, 321114
This opportunity involves a major infrastructure project led by the British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority (BC Hydro) in partnership with TELUS: - Government Buyer: - British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority (BC Hydro) - In partnership with TELUS - Scope of Work: - Replacement of Ammoniacal Copper Arsenate (ACA) treated wooden utility poles - Project locations: Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland - Includes engineering, construction, and maintenance services related to pole replacement - Contract Details: - Initial contract term of 3 years - Possible extensions up to a total of 8 years - Products/Services Requested: - ACA-treated wooden poles (no specific OEMs or part numbers listed) - Associated engineering, construction, and maintenance services - Notable Requirements: - Proponents must complete a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) to access RFP documents - Registration on the BC Bid platform is mandatory - Company name on Confidentiality Agreement must match BC Bid registration - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice - The opportunity is subject to Chapter 5 of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement and may involve negotiation
Description
This RFP is issued by BC Hydro and TELUS to obtain proposals from qualified proponents for Ammoniacal Copper Arsenate (ACA) pole replacements primarily on Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland. The contract term is expected to be an initial 3 years with possible extensions up to a total of 8 years. Proponents must complete a Non-Disclosure Agreement to receive the RFP package. The procurement may involve negotiation and is subject to Chapter 5 of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement.