City of Lethbridge Energy Retailer - Electric

The City of Lethbridge has issued Request for Quotations COL-25-137 for Electric Retail Services focusing on electricity billing and settlement. The scope of work involves managing approximately 496 corporate facilities within city boundaries serviced by the Lethbridge Electric Utility and two facilities outside city boundaries serviced by Fortis Alberta. The selected retailer will be responsible for settling with the AESO power pool and invoicing energy at pass-through rates without margin or mark-up, adhering to AESO hourly pool prices and the LEU Distribution Tariff. Key deliverables include the provision of a secure online portal for data management, the delivery of monthly billing and aggregate hourly load files within ten business days of month-end, and the assignment of a dedicated account manager. The procurement process follows a three-stage evaluation consisting of mandatory submission requirements, non-price rated technical criteria, and pricing. The anticipated contract term is three years, starting January 1, 2027, with an option for the City to extend for one additional five-year term. Proponents must submit their pricing and administrative fee structures electronically by October 26, 2026. Mandatory submission documents include a vendor agreement, pricing, a sample invoice, and responses to rated criteria. Successful respondents may be required to hold a City of Lethbridge Business License and provide proof of good status with the W.C.B.