Opportunity
British Columbia BCBid #4197
City of Nanaimo seeks replacement for Cherwell IT Service Management platform
Posted
March 27, 2026
Respond By
April 23, 2026
Identifier
4197
NAICS
541512, 541511, 541513
The City of Nanaimo is seeking proposals for a modern IT Service Management (ITSM) solution to replace its current Cherwell platform. - Government Buyer: - City of Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada - OEMs and Vendors: - Cherwell (incumbent platform, referenced as the system being replaced) - No specific OEMs or vendors named for the new solution - Products/Services Requested: - Modern, enterprise-grade IT Service Management (ITSM) software solution - Implementation and support services for the ITSM platform - Replacement of the existing Cherwell ITSM system - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Solution must be enterprise-grade and modern - Contract duration is estimated at 60 months, with potential extensions - Work can be performed remotely - Proposals must be submitted electronically via BC Bid or the City of Nanaimo bids&tenders website - Opportunity is classified under NAICS codes for engineering, consulting, IT, and professional services
Description
The City of Nanaimo is soliciting proposals through a Negotiated Request for Proposal (NRFP) for a modern, enterprise-grade Information Technology Service Management (ITSM) solution to replace its current Cherwell platform, which is nearing end-of-life. The contract duration is estimated at 60 months, including potential extensions. Submissions must be made electronically via BC Bid or through the City of Nanaimo bids&tenders website. The opportunity is open for qualified proponents to submit proposals by April 23, 2026.