Tenders/City of Calgary - Request for Proposal - RFP 26-1752 Water Utility Operating Model Transformation

City of Calgary - Request for Proposal - RFP 26-1752 Water Utility Operating Model Transformation

City of Calgary

Published: Nov 5, 2026

Updated: Nov 6, 2026

About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the water and sanitation and governance and public administration sectors, with a focus on Water Quality. Located in Canada, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

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 water and sanitation 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 City of Calgary is seeking a utility transformation partner to support the establishment of a dedicated and accountable Water Utility operating model. This initiative supports implementation of recommendations from the Bearspaw South Feedermain Independent Review Panel Report and aims to strengthen governance, accountability, risk management, operational performance and long-term service reliability. The successful proponent will work collaboratively with City leadership and subject matter experts to validate, refine and implement the future-state Water Utility organization’s operating model. The work includes operating model and organizational structure design; including governance implementation, organizational structure and alignment, financial transparency, performance management and change management. The City will provide strategic direction and foundational governance inputs. The proponent will assess, strengthen and support implementation of governance structures, decision-making authorities, accountabilities, escalation pathways and cross-functional forums required to enable effective utility operations. The desired outcome is a resilient, sustainable and future-ready Water Utility with clear accountability, improved operational performance, informed investment decision-making and reliable service delivery. Note: This Request for Proposal (RFP) is being issued as an urgent procurement and therefore is subject to expedited timelines. No extensions to time on market will be granted. Commodity Categories: Management and Business Professionals and Administrative Services, Management advisory services, Business and corporate management consultation services, Business intelligence consulting services, Public Utilities and Public Sector Related Services, Water resource management, Water quality control management, Water distribution management Delivery Region: Alberta, Calgary

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from Alberta Purchasing Connection and was originally published on November 5, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About City of Calgary

City of Calgary has issued 463 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 62 currently open and 97 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Construction & Civil Works, Information & Communication Technology, and Transport & Logistics. All notices are published for Canada. Notices are distributed via Alberta Purchasing Connection and CanadaBuys - Government of Canada. Most recent publication: November 5, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by City of Calgary 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 Water & Sanitation 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.