Opportunity
CanadaBuys #AB-2026-05571
Alberta Solicits Electric Conductivity Survey Services for Muskeg River
Posted
August 07, 2026
Respond By
August 28, 2026
Identifier
AB-2026-05571
NAICS
541360
The Government of Alberta's Environment and Protected Areas agency is seeking specialized geophysical services for an electric conductivity survey of the Muskeg River in the Athabasca Oil Sands region. - Government Buyer: - Government of Alberta, Environment and Protected Areas - Products/Services Requested: - Comprehensive electric conductivity survey along approximately 100 km of the Muskeg River (covering both banks for a total of about 200 km) - Identification and mapping of electric conductivity anomalies - Differentiation between diffuse and point sources of conductivity anomalies - Support for water quality investigations and environmental monitoring program design - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Focus on geophysical survey and environmental monitoring services, not product procurement - Survey must cover both riverbanks and provide actionable data for environmental assessment - Contract duration is six months - Solicitation references UNSPSC codes for water quality management, environmental services, hydrology assessment, and geophysical surveys
Description
This solicitation is for conducting an electric conductivity survey of the Muskeg River located in the Athabasca Oil Sands region of northern Alberta. The study aims to identify locations with electric conductivity anomalies along approximately 100 km of the river, covering both banks for about 200 km total. The survey will help distinguish between diffuse inputs and point sources of conductivity anomalies, supporting water quality investigations and monitoring program designs. The contract duration is 6 months starting from September 1, 2026.