# British Columbia BCBid #235805

Independent Environmental Monitoring for the Gitga’at Power Project

**Posted:** November 13, 2026
**Respond By:** December 04, 2026
**Identifier:** 235805
**NAICS:** 541620

Gitga’at First Nation is seeking an independent environmental monitoring team for construction of the Gitga’at Power Project in British Columbia.
- **Government buyer and project owner:** Gitga’at First Nation, through Gitga’at Power Limited Partnership as Owner.
- **Regulatory reporting:** The Independent Environmental Monitor (IEM) will report independently to the British Columbia Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship and applicable regulators.
- **Service requested:** Monitor construction-related environmental impacts and compliance with the anticipated Water Licence, Construction Environmental Management Plan, and other environmental requirements. No quantities or part numbers are specified.
- **Relevant experience:** Respondents should demonstrate successful IEM work on similar projects, especially small hydro, in-stream, and remote projects, including regulatory compliance monitoring and reporting to regulators and First Nations.
- **Role separation:** The IEM role is separate from the Independent Engineer role; one firm or team may not perform both unless the Owner and Ministry agree in writing.
- **OEMs and vendors:** No product manufacturers, OEMs, or service vendors are named.

### Description

Gitga’at First Nation, through Gitga’at Power Limited Partnership, invites qualified firms or teams to provide Independent Environmental Monitor services during construction of the Gitga’at Power Project. The IEM will independently report to the Ministry on construction environmental impacts and compliance with the anticipated Water Licence, Construction Environmental Management Plan, and other environmental requirements. Respondents must demonstrate successful IEM experience on similar projects, especially small hydro, in-stream, and remote projects. Submissions must be submitted electronically through BC Bid by pre-authorized electronic bidders.

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