Opportunity
CanadaBuys #AB-2026-04801
EPCOR Solicitation for Aerial Counterpoise Installation on 240kV Transmission Line
Posted
June 29, 2026
Respond By
July 29, 2026
Identifier
AB-2026-04801
NAICS
237130, 238210
EPCOR, a Canadian government-owned utility, is soliciting proposals for the construction and installation of an aerial counterpoise system on the 1191L 240 kV transmission line in Edmonton, Alberta. - Government Buyer: - EPCOR (Government of Canada utility) - Scope of Work: - Installation of link-type pole collars for suspension and deadend assemblies - Stringing of single bundle aerial counterpoise conductor - Grounding counterpoise to steel monopoles at each structure - Bonding of conductive structures to the grounding system - Site remediation, including backfilling, fire quenching stone installation, and restoration - Requirements: - Compliance with all applicable environmental laws, regulations, and policies - Securing all necessary construction permits - Coordination with EPCOR and relevant authorities for inspections and approvals - Proposals must include pricing for both energized and de-energized transmission line scenarios - No specific OEMs, product brands, or part numbers are specified; the procurement is for construction services only - Estimated contract duration is two months
Description
This Request for Proposal (RFP) seeks a qualified contractor to install aerial counterpoise on the 1191L 240 kV single-circuit transmission line in Edmonton, Alberta. The work includes installation of link-type pole collars, stringing of aerial counterpoise conductor, grounding to steel monopoles, site remediation, and compliance with environmental laws and construction permits. Proposals must consider scenarios where the transmission line is energized or de-energized, with pricing for both. The contract duration is estimated at 2 months starting August 10, 2026.