Aquatic Invasive Species Alternative "Hot Wash" Device/Method

Agency: Government of Alberta
State: Alberta
Type of Government: State & Local
NAICS Category:
  • 115310 - Support Activities for Forestry
  • 541620 - Environmental Consulting Services
  • 541990 - All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Posted Date: Oct 23, 2025
Due Date: Oct 30, 2025
Solicitation No: AB-2025-06640
Original Source: Please Login to View Page
Contact information: Please Login to View Page
Bid Documents: Please Login to View Page

Description

Informational Request
Open
Environment and Protected Areas
The Request for Information (RFI) number 26TDRRSD868 issued by the Government of Alberta’s Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas seeks input from vendors on alternative devices or methods for performing “hot wash” decontamination of watercraft potentially exposed to Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS). This RFI is exploratory in nature and does not constitute a competitive bid or guarantee a future procurement. Its purpose is to gather market intelligence to inform the development of a potential procurement process. The Province is interested in identifying innovative solutions that can effectively and efficiently deliver hot wash treatments, which currently involve trained inspectors using hot water pressure washers to clean and heat various parts of watercraft such as hulls, lockers, engines, and ballast systems.

The scope of the opportunity includes identifying technologies or methods that can achieve and maintain water temperatures of 120°F (49°C), contain all water used to prevent environmental contamination, and be operable by individuals with minimal specialized training. The proposed solutions should be safe for both operators and bystanders, require no specialized heavy equipment, and be compatible with diverse watercraft types.
Additionally, the solutions must be robust enough to withstand Alberta’s weather conditions and align with existing inspection programs and training protocols. While full decontamination is out of scope, the Province is open to solutions that also remove AIS, not just kill them. Desirable features include mobility, year-round operation, and ease of maintenance, with support services such as warranties, technical support, and training programs being highly valued.

Vendors are invited to submit responses that include a description of their recommended solution, estimated timelines for delivery and implementation, support and warranty details, required resources, and estimated costs. These cost estimates are for informational purposes only and will not be used to evaluate responses. Vendors may also propose alternative solutions and identify any assumptions made in preparing their response. Responses should be submitted by email to Lisa Schaubel at lisa.schaubel@gov.ab.ca by October 30, 2025, at 09:00 AM Alberta Time. The submission should include a completed Response Submission Form found in Appendix A or a cover letter with equivalent information, along with a vendor profile and responses to the questions outlined in Attachment #1 of Appendix A. Additional supporting materials may be included as appendices. The Province may request presentations from vendors following the review of submissions, and all costs associated with preparing and presenting responses are the responsibility of the vendor.
APC Reference # AB-2025-06640
Category Services
Posting Date • Time Oct 22, 2025 • 10:57 am (MT)
Closing Date • Time Oct 30, 2025 • 9:00:00 am (MT)
Region(s) of Delivery Alberta
Get Government Bids Like This by Email Receive daily bid alerts that match your keywords, business categories, and target regions.
View Sample Report Start Free Trial

See Also

Clean Sweep Program

Basic Information APC Reference # AB-2026-06440 Internal Reference # COL-26-166 Title Clean Sweep

Government of Alberta

Due by 10/20/2026

2026 BRUSHING PROGRAM (WEST S...

Basic Information APC Reference # AB-2026-06659 Internal Reference # 2026 Title 2026 BRUSHING

Government of Alberta

Due by 10/16/2026

Forestry and Parks

Open Open & Competitive Opportunity * Pre-qualification Request Forestry and Parks Surge Sustained

Government of Alberta

Due by 12/31/2027

SMRWSC- Donalda Reservoir and...

Basic Information APC Reference # AB-2026-06489 Internal Reference # 2026-11 Title SMRWSC- Donalda

Government of Alberta

Due by 10/15/2026

* Disclaimer: This website provides information about bids, requests for proposals (RFPs), or requests for qualifications (RFQs) for convenience only and does not serve as an official public notice. Individuals who wish to respond to or inquire about bids, RFPs, or RFQs should contact the relevant government department directly.