# City of St. Albert Bidsandtenders #RFP-2026-0083

Consulting Services for Edmonton Region Collaboration Framework

**Posted:** September 23, 2026
**Respond By:** October 21, 2026
**Identifier:** RFP-2026-0083
**NAICS:** 541611

The City of St. Albert is seeking a qualified consultant to develop a regional governance framework for the Edmonton Metropolitan Region, representing 13 municipalities.
- Government Buyer:
  - City of St. Albert (on behalf of 13 Edmonton Metropolitan Region municipalities)
- Vendors/OEMs:
  - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to professional consulting firms
- Services Requested:
  - Professional consulting services for management, regional governance, and planning
  - Key tasks include:
    - Member engagement across municipalities
    - Research and analysis of regional governance models
    - Development of recommendations and governance documentation
    - Consideration of implementation strategies for future collaboration
- Unique Requirements:
  - Consultant must facilitate voluntary collaboration among municipalities
  - Deliverables include actionable recommendations and documentation to guide regional decision-making
  - Focus is on creating a new governance model, not on products or technology
- No product purchases or OEM-specific requirements; this is a consulting-focused opportunity

### Description

This Request for Proposals (RFP) is issued by the City of St. Albert to invite qualified consultants to submit proposals for developing an Edmonton Region Collaboration Framework. The project involves supporting the creation of a new regional governance model for 13 municipalities within the Edmonton Metropolitan Region to collaborate voluntarily. The consultant will engage members, conduct research, analyze governance models, and provide recommendations, governance documentation, and implementation considerations to guide future regional collaboration and decision-making.

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