Alberta Purchasing #AU-PPAG-2026-02

Consulting Services for Review of Alberta Electric System Operator and Alberta Utilities Commission

The Government of Alberta is seeking consulting services for a legislated review of two key provincial agencies: - Government buyer: Affordability and Utilities agency, Government of Alberta - Agencies to be reviewed: - Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) - Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation - Requested services: - Comprehensive evaluation of AESO and AUC - Assess mandate alignment, governance structure, operational performance, and value to Albertans - Consider options to maintain, amalgamate, or dissolve the agencies - Identify opportunities to strengthen agency capacity and performance - Service classification: - Management and business professionals and administrative services - Process and procedures management consultation service - Notable requirements: - Review must be conducted under section 19 of the Alberta Public Agencies Governance Act (APAGA) - Focus on agency structure, performance, and potential restructuring - Place of performance: - Alberta, with contracting office in Edmonton - No products or hardware are being procured; this is a professional services opportunity

Description

Affordability and Utilities (AU) is conducting a legislated review of the Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) and the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) pursuant to section 19 of the Alberta Public Agencies Governance Act (APAGA). The review will evaluate each agency’s mandate alignment, governance structure, operational performance, and overall value to Albertans. The reviews will assess whether the AESO and AUC’s current structures, governance, and capabilities remain the most appropriate for fulfilling their functions, including consideration of options to maintain, amalgamate, or dissolve the agencies as permitted under APAGA. The reviews will also identify opportunities to strengthen capacity and performance, supporting Alberta’s objective of delivering safe, reliable, and affordable utility services to Albertans.

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