As a dynamic quasi-government organization, the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) faces multiple levels of approvals and challenges, including quick turnaround times for preparatory work of proposed real estate projects. The AER Workplace Services project team conducts extensive pre-project preparation to effectively navigate the AER’s approvals process, ensuring that projects can be implemented successfully. To support these efforts, we are seeking to retain a licensed Professional Architect for Architectural Bridging Consultant Services on a longer-term basis. This consultant will assist with the implementation of initial project phases, including pre-design, schematic design, and procurement for various internal real estate projects. These initial project development services are essential for efficient planning, early project costing, and scheduling, thereby streamlining the approval process for real estate projects. Projects may include interior office spaces and warehouses at various AER locations throughout Alberta. In addition to facilitating the initial project phases, the bridging consultant will ensure essential quality control and coordination throughout the project lifecycle, demonstrating a collaborative approach to project delivery and ensuring seamless integration of all project components. Acting as an advisor, the bridging consultant will guide the organization through complex projects and provide expert-level recommendations. They will supply the necessary information for informed decision-making, maintain high standards, minimize risks, optimize project costs and timelines, and protect the AER's interests by aligning all design and construction aspects with organizational goals. Flexibility is required to accommodate last-minute changes and adjustments, ensuring all work meets our evolving needs. The locations for services may include but are not limited to: Calgary Head Office Suite 1000, 250 – 5th Street SW Calgary, Alberta T2P 0R4 Core Research Centre “CRC” 3545 Research Way NW Calgary, Alberta T2L 1Y7 AER 48th Street Warehouse 5830-5840 48th Street SE Calgary, Alberta T2C 4L4 Edmonton Regional Office Suite 205, 4999 – 98 Avenue NW Edmonton, Alberta T6B 2X3 Mineral Core Research Facility “MCRF” 4504 Eleniak Road NW, Edmonton, Alberta T6B 2N1 Slave Lake Regional Office 200 – 101 Main Street SE Slave Lake, Alberta T0G 2A3 Bonnyville Field Centre 4903 – 51A Street Bonnyville, Alberta T9N 2G4 Red Deer Field Centre 201, 5002 – 55 Street Red Deer, Alberta T4N 7A4 Drayton Valley Field Centre 5005 – 61 Street Drayton Valley, Alberta T7A 1S3 Fort McMurray Regional Office 2nd Floor, Provincial Building, Box 15 9915 Franklin Avenue Fort McMurray, Alberta T9H 2K4 Grande Prairie Field Centre Suite 204, 9906 – 106 Street Grande Prairie, Alberta T8V 6L6 Medicine Hat Field Centre #302, 346 – 3 Street SE Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 0G7 The above list of office and/or warehouse spaces throughout Alberta, is strictly to indicate the current locations occupied on the posting date of this RFP and does not exclude any future office and/or warehouse spaces that AER may acquire or may require expansion, relocation, and/or renovation to. Please see Section 7.0 of the RFP document for more details on Scope of Work. The volume and scheduling of work may change as per changing requirements. The AER does not guarantee the value or volume of work.
