Opportunity
British Columbia BCBid #231830
Prototype Modular Mussel Eradication Station for Watercraft Inspection
Posted
July 13, 2026
Respond By
August 07, 2026
Identifier
231830
NAICS
333318, 541330
This opportunity seeks innovative solutions for invasive species control in Alberta: - Government Buyer: - Okanagan Basin Water Board - Scope of Work: - Manufacture, supply, and delivery of a prototype Modular Mussel Eradication Station (MMES) - Includes related services for installation and support - Intended Use: - Deployment at highway watercraft inspection stations to remove invasive mussels from boats - Products/Services Requested: - Prototype MMES (no part numbers or quantities specified) - Associated manufacturing, supply, and delivery services - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors named; open to all qualified manufacturers - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Delivery of a prototype solution (not off-the-shelf) - Compliance with Canada–EU CETA and Canada–UK TCA trade agreements - Solution must be suitable for rapid deployment and effective mussel eradication
Description
The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is soliciting proposals for the manufacture, supply, related services, and delivery of a prototype Modular Mussel Eradication Station (MMES). This station will be used to remove invasive mussels from watercraft at highway inspection stations within Alberta. The procurement is governed by the Canada – European Union Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement (CETA) and the Canada-UK Trade Continuity Agreement (TCA). Proposals must be submitted through The Interior Purchasing Office.