Electrical Maintenance
Last updated on July 4, 2025Private contractors are responsible for maintaining the electrical infrastructure year-round on highways and Provincially-owned side roads in B.C. Some examples of electrical inventory maintained by the contractors include:
- Overhead lights
- Traffic and pedestrian signals
- Warning signs, railway flashers and fire signals
- Tunnel and snowshed lighting
- Speed reader boards
- Web cameras
Agreement & Specifications
There are five electrical maintenance service areas in B.C.
The electrical maintenance service agreements commencing in 2020-2022 are for five-year terms with a possibility of a five-year extension.
Quality
To ensure contractors are meeting their obligations their performance is monitored.
- Read the Electrical Maintenance Service Agreement to find out the contractor’s obligations
- Read the Quality Plan to find out how performance is monitored (PDF)
Bid Opportunities
Past Request for Proposals
| Service Area | RFP # | Commencement | Preferred Proponent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver Island | ELEC-SAVI-R3 | 1 September 2020 | Raylec Power Limited Partnership by its general partner Raylec Power Ltd. |
| Northern Region | ELEC-SANR-R3 | 1 September 2021 | Westcana Electric Inc. |
| Lower Mainland West | ELEC-SALMW-R3 | 1 September 2021 | Cobra Electric Regional Services Ltd. |
| Lower Mainland East | ELEC-SALME-R3 | 1 September 2021 | Cobra Electric Regional Services Ltd. |
| Southern Interior Region | ELEC-SASIR-R3 | 1 September 2022 | Cobra Electric Interior Services Limited Partnership by its general partner Cobra Electric Interior Services Ltd. |
Report a problem such as pot holes, highway or bridge damage, sign damage, pavement marking, drainage problems, road debris or an animal carcass.
You can also report electrical problems like overhead signs, street lights, pedestrian lighting, and signals that are out or damaged.
Contact information
Contact ministry staff or contractors about highway infrastructure maintenance services or contracting.