British Columbia BCBid #231865

BC Energy Regulator Solicits AI Enhancement and Implementation Services for Permit Automation

The British Columbia Energy Regulator (BCER) is seeking a vendor to advance its Accelerated Artificial Intelligence (AI) engagement for regulatory process improvement. - Government Buyer: - British Columbia Energy Regulator (BCER) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors named; Microsoft Azure is referenced as the required cloud platform - Products/Services Requested: - Enhancement and expansion of the Permit Application Regulatory Compliance Assistant (PARCA), an AI tool for permit application review and compliance assessment - Development of additional AI capabilities to support regulatory and environmental compliance - Integration of AI solutions within BCER’s Microsoft Azure cloud stack and enterprise technology environment - Adherence to privacy, security, and regulatory requirements - Knowledge transfer and creation of a roadmap for future AI initiatives - Use of Agile development methodology - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All AI solutions must operate within BCER’s Microsoft Azure environment, including containerized platforms, business process and rules services, enterprise data sources, and identity and access controls - Strict compliance with BCER’s architecture, security, and deployment practices - Engagement includes both enhancement of existing AI tools and development of new capabilities - Work to be performed remotely

Description

The BC Energy Regulator (BCER) is seeking a qualified proponent to continue and expand its Accelerated Artificial Intelligence (AI) engagement to deliver production-ready, business-driven AI solutions that enhance regulatory processes. The focus is on advancing AI-enabled permit automation, specifically building upon the Permit Application Regulatory Compliance Assistant (PARCA), an AI tool that supports staff in reviewing permit applications by extracting information, identifying compliance issues, and highlighting items for closer assessment. The engagement includes delivering enhancements to the existing AI solution, developing additional AI capabilities, following an Agile development approach, ensuring compliance with privacy and security requirements, and providing knowledge transfer and a roadmap for future AI initiatives. The work will be done remotely and aims to build measurable business value while strengthening BCER's internal AI capability and long-term digital strategy.

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