Alberta Purchasing #07-14-2026

Planned Procurement: Cost of New Entry (CONE) Report for Alberta Power Generation

The Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) is announcing a planned procurement for a Cost of New Entry (CONE) report focused on greenfield power generation facilities in Alberta. - Government Buyer: - Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) - Products/Services Requested: - Development of a comprehensive CONE report estimating the cost to construct new power generation facilities - All estimates must adhere to AACE Class 5 construction cost estimate standards or an equivalent industry benchmark - Scope and Requirements: - Focus on engineering, research, and energy consulting services - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice - This is a notice of planned procurement; an RFP may be issued in the future - Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on industry-standard cost estimation methodologies - The report will inform future power generation planning in Alberta

Description

The Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) is seeking an experienced firm to develop a report that provides the estimated Cost of New Entry (CONE) for greenfield power generation facilities located in Alberta. All cost estimates shall be prepared at an AACE Class 5 construction cost estimate level or equivalent industry standard. This procurement is a notice for planned procurement with no firm commitments at this stage. An RFP may be issued before the end of Q3 2026 for this Statement of Work.

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