Utilities Management Consultant

Red Deer Polytechnic is soliciting an independent Utilities Management Consultant to deliver comprehensive, strategic advisory services focused on optimizing its electricity and natural gas procurement and overall utility performance. The consultant will be tasked with providing turnkey support across energy procurement, cost reduction, risk mitigation, on-site generation integration, and energy efficiency improvements, all aligned with the institution’s long-term operational and sustainability goals. The engagement emphasizes achieving best value beyond just commodity pricing, factoring in delivery tariffs, peak demand management, consumption patterns, carbon reduction targets, growth projections, risk tolerance, and administrative clarity, while ensuring Red Deer Polytechnic retains full authority over final decisions regarding contracts, hedging strategies, and capital investments. The opportunity is open under solicitation number 260646, with bids due by June 15, 2026, and was posted on June 9, 2026. Interested parties must access bidding documents via Merx.com, where fees may apply as outlined on the Merx pricing page. The contract falls under NAICS code 541618, and the issuing authority is Red Deer Polytechnic, operating under the Government of Canada. All inquiries should be directed to Ruth Wandler, the Contracting Authority, at purchasing@rdpolytech.ca. The project is structured to enhance budget certainty, operational resilience, and emissions performance over time while maintaining transparency and alignment with institutional priorities.