When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due October 15, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 29, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $167,400.

It was issued by University Of Calgary. The work is located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Stakeholder engagement and public-sector consulting firm. Experience coordinating utilities, governments, regulators, Indigenous partners, and industry organizations. Strong capabilities in project planning, facilitation, communications, and briefing materials. Demonstrated ability to manage multi-party engagements and maintain detailed stakeholder records. Established presence or experience delivering services in Alberta.

Strategic Stakeholder Engagement and Coordination Services (Due October 15, 2026)

Overview

Management Consulting & Admin Support

Calgary, Alberta, CanadaPosted: September 17, 2026Deadline: October 15, 2026

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SUMMARY

A government authority in Edmonton seeks a provider for one year of strategic stakeholder engagement, project coordination, communications support, and relationship development. The engagement includes strategy development, stakeholder meetings, work-plan management, documentation, and preparation of briefing and communication materials.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be ISNetworld certified with an acceptable grade (A, B, or C) at time of Agreement award
Must not use forced labour or child labour in supply chain
Must comply with all applicable export control laws and sanctions
Must maintain Comprehensive or Commercial General Liability insurance of not less than $2,000,000 per occurrence
Must maintain Automobile Liability insurance of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence
Must maintain Errors and Omissions/Professional Liability insurance of not less than $2,000,000 per occurrence
Must be authorized to carry on business of this nature in Canada or the Province of Alberta
Must submit a digital version of the proposal through MERX.com
Must provide three client references for projects of comparable scope and complexity completed within the last five years

BUDGET

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$167,400

CONTRACT DURATION

25 months

TIMELINE

RFP Issue Date: September 16th, 2026

Deadline for Questions: September 29th, 2026

Deadline for Issuing Addenda: October 5th, 2026

Closing Date: October 15th, 2026

Evaluation of Proposals: October 15th to October 25th, 2026

Selection of Successful Proponent: By October 30th, 2026

Target for Contract Award: By November 10th, 2026

Preferred Contract Start Date: By November 15th, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

September 29, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

University Of Calgary

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority in Edmonton, Alberta, is seeking a proponent to provide strategic stakeholder engagement and coordination services for a one-year contract. The selected provider will develop a comprehensive stakeholder engagement strategy within 30 days of contract award and build productive relationships with utilities, governments, regulators, Indigenous partners, industry organizations, and other strategic stakeholders.

Responsibilities will include identifying priority stakeholder groups, engagement objectives, key messages, engagement approaches, and anticipated outcomes; planning and coordinating meetings and engagement sessions; preparing briefing materials, presentations, agendas, and summaries; maintaining stakeholder engagement records; and identifying opportunities to strengthen collaboration and advance project priorities. The provider will also support outreach activities related to project communications and relationship development.

The provider will develop and maintain a project work plan covering activities, timelines, milestones, responsibilities, and dependencies. Additional duties include coordinating project workstreams, supporting meetings and workshops, monitoring progress and risks, maintaining project documentation, coordinating deliverables among partners and consultants, and contributing to communications materials, project announcements, reports, presentations, and knowledge-sharing activities.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due October 15, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 29, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: The published budget is $167,400.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by University Of Calgary. The work is located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Stakeholder engagement and public-sector consulting firm
Experience coordinating utilities, governments, regulators, Indigenous partners, and industry organizations
Strong capabilities in project planning, facilitation, communications, and briefing materials
Demonstrated ability to manage multi-party engagements and maintain detailed stakeholder records
Established presence or experience delivering services in Alberta

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