EPCOR Canada Bidsandtenders #203682

Consulting study of South Edmonton distribution and transmission reliability alternatives

EPCOR Distribution and Transmission Inc. is seeking consulting support to assess electricity reliability options in southwest Edmonton. - Government buyer and stakeholders: EPCOR Distribution and Transmission Inc. (EDTI) is the buyer. The Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) and EDTI are assessing alternatives for the area served downstream of the Summerside and Riverview substations. - Requested service: Evaluate alternatives for forecast distribution capacity deficiencies in the Chappelle area of southwest Edmonton and prepare a report with comparative metrics. - Assessment requirements: Compare each alternative’s viability, constructability, cost, environmental and land-use effects, and risks to inform the AESO’s preferred-project decision. - Potential follow-on work: The selected consultant may receive a first right of refusal for additional conceptual routing and siting services, with scope, schedule, and pricing negotiated separately. - OEMs and products: No OEMs, product vendors, products, part numbers, or product quantities are identified. - Performance period: The solicitation states a one-month duration; no start or end date or option years are specified.

Description

The NRFP seeks a consultant to assess solutions for forecast distribution capacity deficiencies in the Chappelle area of southwest Edmonton, currently serviced downstream of the Summerside and Riverview substations. The consultant will assess and compare alternatives for viability, constructability, costs, environmental and land-use effects, and risks, and prepare a report with comparative metrics. The report will inform the Alberta Electric System Operator’s determination of the preferred project alternative. The successful proponent may also be offered a first right of refusal for additional conceptual routing and siting services during the agreement term.

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