Electric Utility Construction & Maintenance Services

The City of Red Deer is seeking proposals for Electric Utility Construction and Maintenance Services for overhead and underground distribution linework under solicitation 2026-093. The selected contractor will provide services for major projects, such as green-field residential subdivisions, feeder rebuilds, and asset replacements, as well as supplemental support for City crews during normal business hours and emergency responses. The agreement features an initial one-year term with the City's option to extend for up to four additional one-year increments. The scope includes the installation, upgrade, and modification of electrical infrastructure, with specific requirements for the River Crossing project, including the submission of GPS survey data and final sag tension records. Award selection is based on a multi-stage process involving mandatory requirements, rated criteria, and potential interviews for the top three scoring proponents, with ties resolved by the lowest price. Mandatory requirements include a specific equipment list and the provision of summer and winter rate sheets. The contract mandates a two-year warranty period from substantial completion and requires a performance bond via certified cheque or letter of credit. Contractors must adhere to the Alberta Electrical Utility Code, CAN/CSA standards, and City of Red Deer safety and traffic control manuals. Payment is generally issued within 30 days of receipt, though construction period payments are processed within 28 days of a payment certificate, subject to holdbacks under the Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act.