Southern Alberta Institute of Technology - Request for Proposal - Research and Advisory RFP

The Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) seeking qualified suppliers to provide innovative and scalable research and advisory services that align with its evolving institutional needs. The selected provider will be responsible for delivering strategic insights, benchmarking data, best practices, and tools that support SAIT’s decision-making processes and operational excellence. These services must be flexible and address a wide range of priority areas including technology and digital transformation, human resources and workforce development, finance and resource optimization, marketing and communications, governance and strategic planning, academic and scholarly support, facilities management, advancement and student services, as well as international engagement. The RFP, identified by solicitation number AB-2026-00263, was posted on January 13, 2026, and responses are due by February 5, 2026. This solicitation is issued under the Government of Canada, with SAIT as the contracting agency. The work will be performed in Alberta. The primary point of contact for this contract is Shikha Chopra, the Contracting Authority, who can be reached via email for inquiries or submissions. Through this contract, SAIT aims to enhance its strategic planning and institutional capabilities by leveraging expert research and advisory partnerships.