When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due October 15, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 25, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

Settle estimates the budget at $150,000 – $300,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.

It was issued by Alberta Electric System Operator. The work is located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Management consulting firm with program planning and business design expertise. Experience developing governance, accountability, and expense-management frameworks. Background supporting government or regulated-sector implementation programs. Strong capability in business process design and stakeholder consultation.

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Reliability Standards Sync-Up Implementation Program Planning and Business Design Consulting Services

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Overview

Management Consulting & Admin Support

Calgary, Alberta, CanadaPosted: September 12, 2026Deadline: October 15, 2026

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SUMMARY

An Alberta government authority is seeking a consultant to provide program planning and business design services for a reliability standards sync-up implementation initiative. The work includes developing accountability frameworks and guidelines for determining fair and reasonable business-related expenses.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have at least two years of experience related to NERC reliability standards implementation and compliance readiness
Must be able to meet the AESO's timelines
Must have no existing or potential, actual or perceived, conflicts of interest or unfair advantage
Must provide a comprehensive implementation project plan, training plan, and business design proposal
Must agree to a reasonable frequency of status and working meetings with RSSUP Leadership

BUDGET

Estimate

$150,000 – $300,000

CONTRACT DURATION

12 months

TIMELINE

Issuance of RFP Documents: September 11th, 2026

Deadline for Enquiries: September 25th, 2026

Submission Deadline: October 15th, 2026

Successful Bidder selection and notification: November 13th, 2026

Notification to unsuccessful Bidders: December 18th, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

September 25, 2026

CONTACTS

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

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Issuing Agency

Alberta Electric System Operator

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority in Alberta is seeking consulting services to support the planning and business design of a reliability standards sync-up implementation program. The selected vendor will assist with developing an effective framework for program accountability and implementation governance.

The engagement will include establishing methods for determining business-related expenses and defining parameters to support fair and reasonable practices. Vendors must submit any questions by September 25, 2026, and proposals are due by October 15, 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due October 15, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 25, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: Settle estimates the budget at $150,000 – $300,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Alberta Electric System Operator. The work is located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Management consulting firm with program planning and business design expertise
Experience developing governance, accountability, and expense-management frameworks
Background supporting government or regulated-sector implementation programs
Strong capability in business process design and stakeholder consultation

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