Renovation of a power facility in Edmonton, Alberta. Conceptual plans call for the renovation of a power facility.

The University of Alberta owns and operates the largest District Energy System (DES) in Canada. Our DES provides essential utility services including steam, electricity, chilled water, compressed air, natural gas and demineralized water to the greater campus area, including the U of A Hospital, Cross Cancer Institute and teaching and research facilities. The existing economizer has reached the end of its service life and a new economizer on Boiler 4 located within the Heating Plant building is needed. TIMELINE: RFP for engineering services is currently underway. The scope of work includes completing the detailed mechanical and structural engineering to facilitate the removal of the existing economizer and install a new economizer on Boiler. It also requires developing construction work packages for mechanical and structural scopes, suitable for issuing a formal construction issue for tender package. An engineered lift and rigging plan to remove the existing economizer and install the new one must be developed. A Class 3 (budgetary, +/- 30%) construction cost estimate is required. The provider must also give engineering support and consulting services during the construction phase, including the RFP process to select a contractor. Further update may be available mid-2026. *Budget is unreleased.