TransGas requires a Contractor to perform an aerial (visual) inspection of its entire natural gas operated pipeline rights-of-way throughout the Province. The primary function of the visual inspection is to identify vegetation damage due to a potential gas leak. Where potential leak indications have been identified, the Contractor shall confirm the indication as a suspected gas leak. Suspected gas leaks shall be verified by means of gas detection instrumentation capable of detecting concentrations of methane in air down to 1 part per million (ppm) at the sample points.

The Contractor shall also visually inspect the pipeline right-of-way to record any encroachment activities that have or could endanger the pipeline system and identify any hazards or damages that require repair.

TransGas operates approximately 15,000km of pipelines that are all contained within the province of Saskatchewan stretching as far north as La Ronge. The survey is typically completed between May and September when favorable conditions exist to visually identify potential leak indications.

SaskEnergy/TransGas is committed to the promotion of the industrial and economic growth of the NWPTA region.  SaskEnergy/TransGas may choose to only accept bids from NWPTA region suppliers or give preference to bidders who are NWPTA region suppliers.  SaskEnergy/TransGas has the sole, absolute, and final discretion and authority to determine whether a bidder is a NWPTA region supplier.

This EOI and any resulting potential RFP is expected to pertain to and enable SaskEnergy/TransGas to conduct its mandated business and ability to deliver for resale, natural gas services to SaskEnergy customers.