Opportunity
British Columbia BCBid #RFSQ 23691
BC Hydro Solicits Hydrovac and Hand Digging Services for Field Operations
Posted
February 03, 2026
Identifier
RFSQ 23691
NAICS
238910, 237990, 238990
BC Hydro is seeking qualified suppliers to provide Hydrovac and Hand Digging Services to support field crews across British Columbia. - Government Buyer: - British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority (BC Hydro) - Scope of Services: - Hydrovac and hand digging services for field operations - Hazardous waste or scrap removal - Vacuum truck operations - Manhole construction - Underground utilities construction - Rock removal - Construction site clean up - Haul away services - Substation work - Requirements: - Suppliers must be enrolled in SafeContractor - A new, simplified contract will be used - Responses must be submitted in English - Contract Structure: - Initial term of three years, with the option to extend for up to three additional years (total possible duration: six years) - No specific OEMs, vendors, or product part numbers are named in the solicitation - The procurement is subject to Chapter 5 of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement and may involve negotiation
Description
This opportunity is for suppliers interested in providing Hydrovac and Hand Digging Services to support BC Hydro Field crews on an as, if, and when required basis across British Columbia. The contract requires SafeContractor enrollment and will use a new simplified contract. The initial term is 3 years, extendable up to 3 additional years, totaling 6 years. The procurement may involve negotiation and is subject to Chapter 5 of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement.