20-054 - Renfrew Solar Carport Project

This Notice of Proposed Procurement (NPP) has been issued for informational purposes only representing known information at the time of issue. The City makes no guarantee the project will go forward and may be subject to change. No commitment exists under this Notice of Proposed Procurement, and no competitive bid document or further information is available at this time. As projects go forward, the competitive bid documents will be posted on Calgary MERX (www.calgary.merx.com) and Alberta Purchasing Connection in accordance with The City’s standard practice.

The Renfrew Solar Carport (the Project) is intended to support direct community involvement in the development and operations of a solar photovoltaic power project through the financial support of the Alberta Municipal Stimulus Program. The Project is a solar carport that will be located at the parking lot of the TELUS Spark Science Centre. This multifaceted project will establish small scale & community solar while reducing GHG emissions. The Project will also help address Calgary’s Council approved Climate Resilience Strategy by providing shelter to vehicles from the elements, while serving as a beacon for the community of Renfrew and the Science Centre by contributing to the local economy through job creation, technology advancement and the environmental stewardship.