Notice of Intent to Direct Award - Skeena Wildlife Ecological Resource Model (SkWERM) Wolf Predation Risk Model

The Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship for the Province of British Columbia has issued a Notice of Intent to Direct Award for the Skeena Wildlife Ecological Resource Model (SkWERM) Wolf Predation Risk Model, solicitation number GS27RSK149-NA260. The project involves the development, validation, and application of a wolf predation risk model specifically for the north-central British Columbia study area. The selected contractor will be responsible for spatial data preparation, model adaptation, and the delivery of the final predation risk model along with all associated code and technical documentation detailing model assumptions, limitations, and uncertainty. While the agency intends to direct award the contract, interested parties may submit a challenge via the provided Challenge Form by the response deadline of October 17, 2026. To successfully challenge the award, respondents must demonstrate comprehensive technical leadership and regional expertise in wolf predation risk modeling within north-central British Columbia. Evaluation criteria include demonstrated access to existing model frameworks or necessary spatial datasets, the ability to independently complete all services with minimal provincial oversight, and the capacity to meet project timelines and budget requirements. All submissions are managed through the BC Bid portal.