CanadaBuys #AB-2026-05029

Red Deer Polytechnic Seeks Consultant for High-Voltage Electrical Study and Advisory Services

Red Deer Polytechnic is seeking a consultant to support its campus high-voltage electrical distribution system through technical studies and advisory services. - Government Buyer: - Red Deer Polytechnic (Canadian post-secondary institution) - Scope of Work: - Ground assessments and ground grid upgrade planning - Interconnection protection assessments - Development of an Electrical Transient and Analysis Program (ETAP) model - Five-year load forecast for campus electrical needs - Power system studies for planned Distributed Energy Resources (DER) interconnections - Assessment of grounding and interconnection protection requirements - Preparation of compliance documentation for safe operation, utility review, and future energy project planning - Products/Services Requested: - High-voltage electrical study and advisory services (no specific OEMs, part numbers, or quantities specified) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on technical expertise in high-voltage systems and ETAP modeling - Compliance with Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) - Open competitive bidding process - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice.

Description

Red Deer Polytechnic is seeking a qualified consultant to perform technical studies and advisory services for its campus high-voltage electrical distribution system. The scope includes ground assessments, ground grid upgrade plans, interconnection protection assessments, development of an Electrical Transient and Analysis Program (ETAP) model, a five-year load forecast, power system studies for planned Distributed Energy Resources (DER) interconnections, and preparation of compliance documentation. The contract duration is estimated at 4 months, starting from August 3, 2026. The procurement is conducted under the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) and follows a competitive open bidding process.

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