Lac La Biche County - Request for Proposal - Lac La Biche Energy Zone - Area Structure Plan & Designated Industrial Zone Readiness

Lac La Biche County is seeking proposals from multidisciplinary consulting teams to develop a statutory Area Structure Plan for the Lac La Biche Energy Zone. The primary objective is to position the region for consideration by the Government of Alberta as a Designated Industrial Zone, creating an investment ready location for large scale energy, petrochemical, resource processing, and related industrial developments. The selected consultant must integrate traditional municipal planning with the specific requirements of the provincial Designated Industrial Zone framework to provide a clear pathway from initial planning to long term implementation. The scope of work encompasses a wide range of professional services, including engineering, environmental assessments, regulatory navigation, and stakeholder engagement. Interested parties must submit their responses by November 20, 2026. This solicitation, identified as AB-2026-07259, is managed by the Lac La Biche County economic development office to ensure the zone is equipped for significant value added industrial growth and infrastructure development.