Bids Are Invited For Advisory And Rfp Evaluation Services - Ffr+ Procurement

The Alberta Electric System Operator (Aeso) Is Seeking Proposals From Qualified Proponents To Provide Advisory And Evaluation Services In Support Of The Aesos Fast Frequency Response Plus (Ffr+) Procurement. The Aeso Is Seeking Support In Two Distinct Areas:Scope 1: Financial Viability Assessment Services, Including The Development Of Submission Requirements, Assessment Methodologies, And The Evaluation Of Project Financial Viability; And/Orscope 2: Commercial Operation Date Assessment Services, Including The Development Of Submission Requirements, Assessment Methodologies, And The Evaluation Of The Reasonableness And Achievability Of Proposed Commercial Operation Dates.Proponents May Submit A Proposal For Scope 1, Scope 2, Or Both Scopes. The Selected Consultant(S) Will Work With The Aeso Throughout Various Phases Of The Ffr+ Procurement, Including Development Of Rfp Requirements And Evaluation Methodologies, Proposal Evaluations, And Post-Award Support Activities.The Services Are Expected To Include, But Are Not Limited To:- Developing Submission Requirements, Evaluation Criteria, Assessment Methodologies, Evaluation Templates, And Pass/Fail Frameworks;- Advising The Aeso On Financial Viability And/Or Project Schedule Assessment Considerations;- Evaluating Proposal Submissions In Accordance With The Approved Evaluation Methodology;- Completing Evaluation Templates And Supporting Documentation, Including Rationale For Evaluation Findings And Pass/Fail Determinations;- Identifying Material Risks, Deficiencies, And Concerns Associated With Proposals; And- Supporting The Aeso During Proponent Debriefs And Other Post-Award Activities, As Required.The Aeso Reserves The Right To Award One Or Both Scopes To One Or More Successful Bidders.The Aeso Anticipates Entering Into One Or More Agreements For A Term Of Up To Twelve (12) Months.Additional Details Regarding The Scope Of Services, Proposal Requirements, And Evaluation Criteria Are Provided In The Request For Proposals (Rfp) Document.