Opportunity
British Columbia BCBid #NOI 23662
BC Hydro Seeks Technical Advisory Board for Seismic Hazard Model Update
Posted
July 07, 2026
Respond By
July 21, 2026
Identifier
NOI 23662
NAICS
541360, 541620
BC Hydro is seeking expert consulting services for a Technical Advisory Board (TAB) to support the update of its Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Analysis (PSHA) model for its facilities across British Columbia. - Government Buyer: - British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority (BC Hydro) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice - Products/Services Requested: - Consulting services from a Technical Advisory Board comprised of recognized leaders in seismic hazard analysis - Advisory and consulting services to update the PSHA model originally developed in 2012 - Main commodity: Other seismic services - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Personnel must be recognized experts in seismic hazard analysis - The model update will estimate seismic hazards at BC Hydro facilities throughout the province - Responses must be submitted in English - Procurement is subject to Chapter 5 of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement - Period of Performance: - Work to be completed by July 31, 2029 (multi-year engagement)
Description
BC Hydro requires a Technical Advisory Board (TAB) to update the Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Analysis (PSHA) model, originally developed in 2012, to estimate the seismic hazard at its facilities across the province. The notice indicates an intent to direct award contracts to qualified personnel recognized as leaders in their fields for consulting services related to this update. The delivery or completion date for the work is July 31, 2029. This opportunity is subject to Chapter 5 of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement and all responses should be in English.