Opportunity
Alberta Purchasing #24-113
Award for Digital Trust for Places and Routines (DTPR.io) Implementation Services
Posted
February 10, 2026
Identifier
24-113
NAICS
541512
This award notice details the City of Calgary's selection of Helpful Places inc. for the Digital Trust for Places and Routines (DTPR.io) project: - Government Buyer: - City of Calgary, Smart City Team - OEMs and Vendors: - Helpful Places inc. (awarded supplier) - Products/Services Requested: - Implementation services for the open-source DTPR.io standard - No specific hardware products or part numbers listed - Focus on transparency, privacy, and citizen engagement in smart city initiatives - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Supports technology experimentation and pilot projects - Aims to build community confidence in technological advancements - Award made as a direct exception under trade agreement rules - Place of Performance: - Calgary, Alberta, Canada - Contracting office at 677-25 Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 4K8
Description
The City of Calgary awarded a contract for the Digital Trust for Places and Routines (DTPR.io) project, an open-source standard aimed at enhancing smart city initiatives through transparency, privacy, and citizen engagement. This project supports the Smart City Team's efforts in technology experimentation and pilot projects to build community confidence in technological advancements. The contract was awarded directly to Helpful Places inc. for $119,070, focusing on boosting public trust in emerging technologies within Calgary.