Opportunity
Alberta Purchasing #AB-2026-04826
Epcor RFP for Long Term Electrical Load Demand Forecasting Study
Posted
July 02, 2026
Respond By
July 23, 2026
Identifier
AB-2026-04826
NAICS
541690
Epcor, a Canadian utility company, is seeking proposals for a study to enhance its long-term electrical load demand forecasting capabilities. - Government Buyer: - Epcor (Edmonton, Alberta) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Research and analysis services to improve annual electrical load forecast accuracy - Integration of weather metrics (e.g., degree day, heat wave data) into Epcor’s existing forecasting methodology - Focus on management, business, engineering, and research services - Unique or Notable Requirements: - No mandatory information sessions or NDAs required for document access - No specific products, part numbers, or hardware/software solutions are listed - Attachments: - No attachments listing specific products or part numbers
Description
This Request for Proposal (RFP) seeks a successful proponent to conduct a study on weather sensitivity enhancements for long-term electrical load demand forecasting. The study aims to improve annual load forecast accuracy by integrating weather metrics such as degree day and heat wave data into EPCOR's existing forecast methodology. The project involves research and analysis to identify methods for enhancing forecast precision. The delivery period for the work is from September 8, 2026, to November 20, 2026.