Alberta Purchasing #2026RSS0061

Direct Award: WLIMS Computing Services for Alberta Centre for Toxicology

This opportunity involves a direct award for specialized computing services supporting the Alberta Centre for Toxicology (ACFT) at the University of Calgary. - Government Buyer: - University of Calgary, Alberta Centre for Toxicology (ACFT) - OEMs and Vendors: - Quintessential Computing Services Inc. (QCSI) (sole authorized provider) - Products/Services Requested: - Ongoing computing services, maintenance, and technical expertise for the Water Lab Information System (WLIMS) - No specific hardware products or part numbers; focus is on software support and system maintenance - Unique/Notable Requirements: - QCSI is the only authorized vendor for WLIMS maintenance - WLIMS is a custom-developed system for government-funded public health testing - Direct award exception; not open to competitive bidding - Three-year agreement with two one-year renewal options

Description

The University of Calgary intends to award a service contract to Quintessential Computing Services for computing services assisting Alberta Government/Health and the Alberta Centre for Toxicology. Quintessential Computing Services has been providing services for over 10 years and developed a tailored software program to manage water testing. The contract is intended to be for three years with two one-year renewal options. The procurement is a direct award trade agreement exception and not subject to competitive bidding.

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