Alberta Purchasing #26-1560

City of Calgary Solicits Proposals for Zero-Cost Public Wi-Fi Service at Municipal Locations

The City of Calgary is seeking proposals to ensure the continued provision of free public Wi-Fi at key municipal locations. - Government buyer: City of Calgary - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Requested service: Provision, operation, and maintenance of zero-cost public Wi-Fi at locations such as transit LRT platforms, recreation centres, and other city facilities - Service must be free to the public and support the City's digital equity strategy - Proposals should detail partnership models, operational requirements, and approaches for reliable, long-term service - The City will provide access to designated sites, environmental infrastructure, and marketing opportunities - No specific product line items, part numbers, or hardware requirements are listed - Notable requirements: - Registration and bid submission must be completed via the SAP Ariba portal - No hard copy submissions will be accepted

Description

The City of Calgary is seeking proposals from qualified service providers to deliver a sustainable, zero-cost solution for continuing free Public Wi-Fi at key municipal locations such as transit LRT platforms, recreation centres, and other City facilities. The proposal should include service and partnership models, operational requirements, and approaches that support the City's digital equity strategy and ensure reliable long-term service delivery. Access to the Public Wi-Fi must be provided at no cost to the public, with the City providing access to designated sites, environmental infrastructure, and marketing opportunities.

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