Opportunity
Alberta Purchasing #203627
EPCOR Solicitation for Enhanced Electrical Load Forecasting Study
Posted
July 02, 2026
Respond By
July 30, 2026
Identifier
203627
NAICS
541690
This opportunity is a request from EPCOR, a utility company in Alberta, for a study to improve long-term electrical load demand forecasting. - Government Buyer: - EPCOR (utility company, Alberta, Canada) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Research and analysis study to enhance annual electrical load forecast accuracy - Integration of weather metrics (degree day, heat wave data) into existing forecasting methodology - No specific products, part numbers, or hardware/software specified - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Expertise in weather data integration and load forecasting methodologies - Project to be delivered in Edmonton, Alberta - Falls under management, business, engineering, and research services
Description
This 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 is located in Edmonton, Alberta, and the delivery period is from September 8, 2026, to November 20, 2026. The solicitation closes on July 30, 2026, with questions due by July 23, 2026.