Opportunity
Alberta Purchasing #26-1541
Online Testing Software Solution for Calgary Police Service Recruitment
Posted
April 30, 2026
Respond By
May 27, 2026
Identifier
26-1541
NAICS
541511, 541512
The City of Calgary is seeking a commercial off-the-shelf online testing software solution for the Calgary Police Service (CPS) recruiting process. - Government Buyer: - City of Calgary, acting for Calgary Police Service (CPS) - Products/Services Requested: - Online Testing Software Solution to administer the Alberta Police Cognitive Abilities Test (APCAT) - Includes supply, implementation, maintenance, and support - May include software upgrades and additional features compatible with the solution - Requirements: - Solution must comply with Alberta Solicitor General standards - Both on-premises and cloud-based solutions are eligible - Solutions designed primarily as applicant tracking systems (ATS), recruiting platforms, or HR information systems (HRIS) are excluded unless the online testing module is standalone and fully compliant - Procurement will be executed in three phases: proof of concept, implementation, and ongoing maintenance/support - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice - Estimated Contract Value: - $223,650 - Place of Performance: - Alberta, Canada - City of Calgary (contracting office) - Notable: - Focus is on a proven, commercial solution tailored for police cognitive testing, not general HR or recruiting platforms
Description
The City of Calgary, on behalf of the Calgary Police Service, is seeking proposals for a commercial off-the-shelf Online Testing Software Solution to administer the Alberta Police Cognitive Abilities Test as part of the police officer recruiting process. The solution may be on-premises or cloud-based and the work will be completed in three phases: proof of concept, implementation, and ongoing maintenance and support. The procurement excludes solutions primarily designed as applicant tracking systems or HR information systems unless the online testing capability is standalone and fully compliant. The City expects collaboration with CPS to ensure the solution meets operational needs and may purchase associated software upgrades and features.