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Alberta Purchasing Connection (APC) — contractor setup guide
Registration, trade categories, notifications, and bidding etiquette for Alberta public procurement.
Vendor registration that passes audit
Use your legal entity name, CRA business number, and WCB account that matches insurance certificates. Mismatches are a top disqualifier for Alberta health and education buyers.
Search hygiene
Save searches per region (north vs central vs south) and per vertical (roads vs buildings). Review “Awarded” tabs to learn which competitors are pricing aggressively in your lanes.
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