Summary
Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) is issuing a Negotiated Request for Proposal seeking a qualified consultant to complete technical studies and related advisory services for its campus high-voltage electrical distribution system. The scope includes ground assessments, ground grid upgrade plans, interconnection protection assessments, developing a study-grade Electrical Transient and Analysis Program (ETAP) model and a five-year load forecast, completing power system studies for planned Distributed Energy Resources (DER) interconnections, assessing grounding and interconnection protection requirements, and preparing compliance documentation to support safe operation, utility review, and future energy project planning. Proposals must be submitted electronically through MERX by 2:00 PM MDT on July 21, 2026.