Opportunity
Alberta Purchasing #2026RFP0052
Consulting Services for Western Transmission Catalysts Stakeholder Engagement and Strategic Coordination
Posted
September 16, 2026
Respond By
October 15, 2026
Identifier
2026RFP0052
NAICS
541618
The University of Calgary is seeking a consultant to support the Western Transmission Catalysts (WTC) initiative, which aims to advance inter-provincial electricity transmission across Western Canada. - Consulting services required for: - Strategic stakeholder engagement - Relationship management - Project coordination - Performance monitoring - The initiative involves collaboration with: - Indigenous Nations - Provincial and federal governments - Electricity system operators - Utilities - Industry and other strategic partners - The consultant will focus on building awareness, strengthening relationships, and fostering support among senior decision-makers and stakeholders - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is a request for professional services - Classified under Management and Business Professionals and Administrative Services (GSIN: R199) - No product line items; only consulting services are requested
Description
Western Transmission Catalysts (WTC) is a multi-partner initiative at the University of Calgary focused on advancing inter-provincial electricity transmission across Western Canada. The initiative involves Indigenous Nations, governments, electricity system operators, utilities, industry, and other partners to address transmission development barriers through research and collaboration. The University of Calgary seeks a consultant to provide strategic stakeholder engagement, relationship management, project coordination, and performance monitoring services to support the initiative's objectives. The work aims to build awareness, strengthen relationships, and foster support among senior decision-makers and strategic stakeholders.