Quebec SEAO #20172141

Award for renewal of GeoStudio software licenses for slope stability analysis

This award notice details a direct contract for specialized engineering software licenses supporting dam stability analysis. - Government Buyer: - Ministère de l'Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs (MELCCFP) - OEM Highlight: - Bentley Systems, Incorporated is the sole manufacturer and provider of the requested software - Vendors: - Bentley Systems, Incorporated - Products Requested: - 3 perpetual GeoStudio Core licenses - 1 perpetual GeoStudio Pro license - 1 perpetual SEEP3D license - Technical Requirements: - GeoStudio software is required for advanced slope stability, groundwater, and soil stress analysis - The software is considered essential for the Morier dam project - Sole source justification: No alternative suppliers can meet the unique technical needs - Notable Details: - All licenses are perpetual - The contract is for a one-year period - The procurement is directly awarded due to the specialized nature of the software

Description

This solicitation concerns the renewal of GeoStudio licenses, including 3 perpetual GeoStudio Core licenses, 1 GeoStudio Pro license, and 1 SEEP3D license, for a duration of one year. The renewal is conducted through a direct contract without a competitive bidding process because GeoStudio is one of the few advanced software tools for slope stability analysis, essential for the stability of the Morier dam. The contract is awarded to Bentley Systems, Incorporated, the known provider capable of supplying the required licenses. The contract is scheduled to conclude on October 5, 2026, with a response deadline of October 2, 2026.

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