Project Information

Bid Title

Request for Information - 230kV XLPE Submarine Transmission Cable Supply and Install

Issuing Agency

Government of British Columbia

Location

British Columbia

Published Date

Oct 18, 2024

Closing Date

Nov 20, 2024

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

RFI 21179

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Project Description

Status:	Open
Opportunity ID:	RFI 21179
Opportunity Description:	Request for Information - 230kV XLPE Submarine Transmission Cable Supply and Install
Commodities:	Cable laying ships Cross linked polyethylene PEX Insulated or covered cable Power cable Seismic ocean bottom cables Submarine cable
Type:	Request for Information (BPS)
Issue Date and Time (Pacific Time):	2024-10-17 5:07:41 PM
Closing Date and Time (Pacific Time):	2024-11-20 11:00:00 AM
# of Amendments:	0
Last Updated:	2024-10-17 5:12:17 PM
Organization (Issued by):	British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority
Organization (Issued for):
Interested Vendor List Available:	No

RFx General Information

Opportunity Type Request for Information (BPS) Notice Type Opportunity Description Request for Information - 230kV XLPE Submarine Transmission Cable Supply and Install Opportunity ID RFI 21179 Status Open	Source System
General information for Request for Information - 230kV XLPE Submarine Transmission Cable Supply and Install - Lot : 1 / Amendment : 0 Issued by British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority General information for Request for Information - 230kV XLPE Submarine Transmission Cable Supply and Install - Lot : 1 / Amendment : 0 Main Commodity Submarine cable General information for Request for Information - 230kV XLPE Submarine Transmission Cable Supply and Install - Lot : 1 / Amendment : 0 Other Commodities Cross linked polyethylene PEX Seismic ocean bottom cables Cable laying ships Insulated or covered cable Power cable BC GSIN Commodities
Lot # Lot refers to a stage in an RFx. 1 Amendment # 0
Amendment History
Issue Date 2024-10-17 5:07:41 PM Closing Date and Time 2024-11-20 11:00:00 AM
Delivery of Submissions Submissions must be submitted using one of the following delivery methods: BC Bid Electronic Submission: Submit an electronic Submission using BC Bid.  Submissions must be in accordance with the requirements set out in the process rules for the subject RFx.  Only pre-authorized electronic bidders registered on the BC Bid system can make an electronic Submission using the BC Bid system. Email address General information for Request for Information - 230kV XLPE Submarine Transmission Cable Supply and Install - Lot : 1 / Amendment : 0 Contact Address	Delivery of Submissions Submissions must be submitted using one of the following delivery methods: BC Bid Electronic Submission: Submit an electronic Submission using BC Bid.  Only pre-authorized electronic bidders registered on the BC Bid system can make an electronic Submission using the BC Bid system. or See Opportunity Document. See Opportunity Document.
Closing Location
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Summary Details ATTENTION:  Documents pertaining to this advertisement can NOT be obtained from the contact person above.  Any inquiries or questions regarding the opportunity, please email the procurement contact found in the opportunity document. To eliminate the risk of bidder disqualification based on failure to re-submit in response to an Amendment, as required by the new BC Bid rules, BC Hydro has changed its practice as of November 24, 2022, such that all changes to BC Hydro (including Q&As and Addenda) are now treated as “Addenda” (and not “Amendments”) within the BC Bid rules and, as such, no longer require re-submission by the bidder of any already made submission. Please see Addenda instructions for further information. The above practice change means that changes (including Q&As and Addendas) to BC Hydro opportunities will no longer be posted in the RFx Documents section of this Overview tab. Please refer to the Addenda tab for any changes to this opportunity. Supplier Registration Interested suppliers should note that BC Bid has upgraded its platform and that registration (or re-registration) in the new platform is necessary in order to respond to any opportunity after May 30, 2022. Suppliers are encouraged to register on the new BC Bid platform, in accordance with BC Bid process requirements, well in advance of the Closing Time for the opportunity to which they may want to respond. Supplier registration can take a number of days to complete. Step-by-step guides are available to help users register and create their accounts. Failure to comply with BC Bid requirements is at the supplier’s own risk and BC Hydro does not assume any responsibility for the consequences of such non-compliance, including the supplier’s inability to submit a response to this or any other BC Hydro opportunity. *** Opportunity Details *** BC Hydro is seeking information from prospective cable manufacturers capable of supplying proven, extruded insulation submarine cable systems, suitable for the intended application including installation at site (Strait of Georgia Delivery or completion date is Fall 2030 . This opportunity is subject to Chapter 5 of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement. All responses should be in English.
Estimated Contract Duration (in months) The estimated contract duration includes the full length of the contract, including any potential extensions. Further details on the contract term may be described in the Rfx document and is subject to contract finalizaton.
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RFx Documents

RFx Documents for Request for Information - 230kV XLPE Submarine Transmission Cable Supply and Install - Lot : 1 / Amendment : 0 Title Type Att. Last Modification (Pacific Time) RFI_21179_230kV_XLPE_Submarine_Cable_VITR RFx Documents (Approved) RFI_21179_230kV_XLPE_Submarine_Cable_VITR.pdf RFI_21179_Form_of_Response RFx Documents (Approved) RFI_21179_Form_of_Response.docx 2 Result(s)

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 237130Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction
• NAICS 238210Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
• NAICS 423610Electrical Apparatus and Equipment, Wiring Supplies, and Related Equipment Merchant Wholesalers

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