When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due September 18, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 1, 2026.

It was issued by Northwestern Polytechnic. The work is located in Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada; Fairview, Alberta, Canada.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Government relations and public affairs consultancy. Demonstrated experience in strategic communications and advocacy. Strong stakeholder mapping, engagement, and government liaison capabilities. Proven ability to develop advocacy frameworks, messaging, and issue response plans. Established presence or experience operating in Alberta.

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Overview

Management Consulting & Admin Support

Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada; Fairview, Alberta, CanadaPosted: August 11, 2026Deadline: September 18, 2026

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SUMMARY

The contracting organization is seeking a vendor to deliver government relations, advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and strategic communications services. Required outputs include strategic plans, advocacy materials, messaging, and issue response support.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a single legal entity
Minimum of five years of experience providing government relations, public affairs, advocacy, or strategic communications services
Must demonstrate direct experience engaging with Government of Alberta ministries, elected officials, or senior public servants
Must identify a designated senior consultant with a minimum of five years of relevant experience
Must maintain a business presence in Alberta or demonstrate significant recent experience delivering government relations services within Alberta
Must carry and maintain Commercial General Liability Insurance
Must carry and maintain Professional Liability (Errors and Omissions) Insurance
Must provide a minimum of three client references from comparable engagements completed within the past five years

CONTRACT DURATION

36 months

TIMELINE

Issue Date of RFSQ: August 10th, 2026

Deadline for Questions: September 1st, 2026

Deadline for Issuing Addenda: September 4th, 2026

Submission Deadline: September 18th, 2026

Anticipated Execution of Master Framework Agreement: November 1st, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

September 1, 2026

CONTACTS

Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone

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Issuing Agency

Northwestern Polytechnic

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DESCRIPTION

The vendor will provide government relations, strategic communications, and advocacy services. Strategic planning deliverables include developing a government relations strategy, stakeholder mapping and engagement strategy, and an assessment of issues and opportunities.

Advocacy services will include creating a priority advocacy framework, preparing advocacy materials, and supporting government engagement. Communications deliverables will include a strategic communications plan, message development, and issue management and response support.

All questions must be submitted no later than September 1, 2026. The proposal deadline is September 18, 2026.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due September 18, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 1, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Northwestern Polytechnic. The work is located in Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada; Fairview, Alberta, Canada.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Government relations and public affairs consultancy
Demonstrated experience in strategic communications and advocacy
Strong stakeholder mapping, engagement, and government liaison capabilities
Proven ability to develop advocacy frameworks, messaging, and issue response plans
Established presence or experience operating in Alberta

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