CanadaBuys #AB-2025-06093

University of Alberta Digital Twin Project: Sensor Data Integration and BIMkit Software Enhancement

The University of Alberta's Department of Computing Science is initiating a procurement for advanced software integration and development services to support the Ucommons Digital Twin Project. - Government Buyer: - University of Alberta, Department of Computing Science - OEMs and Vendors: - BiMkit Software Solutions Inc. (OEM and sole vendor) - Products/Services Requested: - Integration of sensor data with the Ucommons building's BIM (Building Information Modeling) model - Development of a data visualization, querying, and reasoning tool for real-time building management - Enhancement of the BIMkit building reasoning engine with three new functionalities - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Sole-source procurement justified as a competitive bid exception for research and original development - Requires proprietary software and expertise from BiMkit Software Solutions Inc. - Focus is on prototype development for research, not commercial off-the-shelf products - No specific hardware, product part numbers, or quantities listed; emphasis is on specialized software integration and development services

Description

The University of Alberta's Department of Computing Science has requested BiMkit Software Solutions Inc. to complete sensor data integration with the Ucommons building information modeling (BIM). The project aims to develop a data visualization, querying, and reasoning tool to help building managers understand the building's state in real time. This tool will enhance the existing BIMkit building reasoning engine by introducing three new functionalities to improve building management efficiency. The procurement is a competitive bid exception for a prototype development related to research and original development, leveraging prior thesis work to avoid delays and additional costs.

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