County of Newell - Request for Proposal - Construction of a Municipal Microgeneration Solar PV System

The County of Newell is inviting qualified contractors to submit proposals for the design, supply, and installation of a grid-connected solar photovoltaic system at its Administration and Shop facility complex located at 183037 Rge Rd 145 in Alberta. The project is intended to reduce energy costs, decrease greenhouse gas emissions, and comply with the requirements of the Municipal Climate Change Action Centre funding program. Proposals must be submitted by the deadline of May 28, 2026, and are being solicited under the official number AB-2026-03515, which was posted on May 5, 2026. The contracting authority for this procurement is Layne Johnson, who can be reached at johnsonl@newellmail.ca. Although the solicitation is listed under a federal platform, the contracting entity is the County of Newell, a municipal government, and the project location is within Alberta. The system must be grid-connected and fully operational upon completion, with all components meeting applicable standards and performance benchmarks. Contractors are expected to demonstrate experience with similar municipal solar projects, provide detailed technical specifications, and outline maintenance and monitoring plans. The project does not include set-aside provisions and is open to all eligible bidders meeting the technical and financial qualifications required by the County.