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Alberta Electric System Operator - Request for Proposal - Advisory and RFP Evaluation Services - FFR+ Procurement

Alberta Electric System Operator

Published: Aug 21, 2026

Updated: Aug 22, 2026

Source: alberta_purchasing

About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the governance and public administration and Monitoring Evaluation sectors, with a focus on Procurement Reform and Program Evaluation. Located in Canada, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before September 16, 2026.

Published through Alberta Purchasing Connection, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for consulting in the governance and public administration sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

The Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) is seeking proposals from qualified proponents to provide advisory and evaluation services in support of the AESO's Fast Frequency Response Plus (FFR+) Procurement. The AESO is seeking support in two distinct areas: Scope 1: Financial Viability Assessment Services, including the development of submission requirements, assessment methodologies, and the evaluation of project financial viability; and/or Scope 2: Commercial Operation Date Assessment Services, including the development of submission requirements, assessment methodologies, and the evaluation of the reasonableness and achievability of proposed commercial operation dates. Proponents may submit a proposal for Scope 1, Scope 2, or both scopes. The selected consultant(s) will work with the AESO throughout various phases of the FFR+ Procurement, including development of RFP requirements and evaluation methodologies, proposal evaluations, and post-award support activities. The services are expected to include, but are not limited to: - Developing submission requirements, evaluation criteria, assessment methodologies, evaluation templates, and pass/fail frameworks; - Advising the AESO on financial viability and/or project schedule assessment considerations; - Evaluating proposal submissions in accordance with the approved evaluation methodology; - Completing evaluation templates and supporting documentation, including rationale for evaluation findings and pass/fail determinations; - Identifying material risks, deficiencies, and concerns associated with proposals; and - Supporting the AESO during proponent debriefs and other post-award activities, as required. The AESO reserves the right to award one or both scopes to one or more successful bidders. The AESO anticipates entering into one or more agreements for a term of up to twelve (12) months. Additional details regarding the scope of services, proposal requirements, and evaluation criteria are provided in the Request for Proposals (RFP) document. Commodity Categories: Business and corporate management consultation services, Project monitoring and evaluation, Professional procurement services, Financial accounting service, Investment analysis Delivery Region: Alberta, Calgary

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from Alberta Purchasing Connection and was originally published on August 21, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Alberta Electric System Operator

Alberta Electric System Operator has issued 15 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 4 currently open and 4 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Energy & Power, and Education & Training. All notices are published for Canada. Notices are distributed via Alberta Purchasing Connection and CanadaBuys - Government of Canada. Most recent publication: August 21, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Alberta Electric System Operator in Canada. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Consulting contract in the Governance & Public Administration sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in Canada. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit Alberta Purchasing Connection to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is September 16, 2026. You have 25 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.