Alberta Purchasing #27RFIRSD801

Alberta Snow Survey and Meteorological Station Services in the Athabasca Oil Sands Region

Environment and Protected Areas, Government of Alberta, is seeking information on snow survey and meteorological station services for the Oil Sands Monitoring Program in the Athabasca Oil Sands Region. - Government buyer: Environment and Protected Areas, Government of Alberta; Oil Sands Monitoring Program. - Services requested: - Collect in-situ snow depth, density, and water-content data at 16 snow survey sites, with surveys conducted three times annually. - Operate and maintain 7 meteorological stations. - Notable requirements: Use the current 10-point snow survey methodology and a calibrated Standard Federal Snow Sampler. Follow applicable best practices and established procedures for field measurements, observations, sample collection, and quality assurance and quality control. - OEMs and vendors: None identified in the notice.

Description

Under the Oil Sands Monitoring Program, the solicitation seeks services to collect in-situ snow depth, density, and water-content data at 16 snow survey sites and operate and maintain 7 meteorological stations in the Athabasca Oil Sands Region. Snow surveys are to be conducted three times annually, during the first weeks of February, March, and April. Work must follow applicable best practices and established Standard Operating Procedures for sampling, field measurements, observations, and QA/QC, using the current 10-point snow survey methodology and a calibrated Standard Federal Snow Sampler. The notice requests written responses by email and identifies November 13, 2026, as the response deadline.

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