Opportunity

Waterloo Regional Police Service Bidsandtenders #RFI2026-14

Request for Information: Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) System Solutions for Public Safety

Posted

July 09, 2026

Respond By

August 10, 2026

Identifier

RFI2026-14

NAICS

541512, 541519

This opportunity seeks input from vendors on Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) system solutions for public safety communications, led by the Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) and Emergency Services Cooperative Ontario (ESCO) member agencies. - Government Buyer: - Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) - Emergency Services Cooperative Ontario (ESCO) member agencies - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the request - Products/Services Requested: - Information on commercially available Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) systems for Police and Fire services - Solutions must address operational, technical, security, interoperability, and budgetary requirements - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Focus on system capabilities for public safety communications - Input will inform a future procurement strategy - No specific products, part numbers, or purchase quantities are listed

Description

This Request for Information (RFI) seeks detailed information from qualified vendors about commercially available Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) solutions for public safety communications including Police and Fire services. The information gathered will assist the Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) and Emergency Services Cooperative Ontario (ESCO) member agencies in developing a procurement strategy for a CAD solution that meets operational, technical, security, interoperability, and budgetary needs. The RFI is for information gathering only and does not constitute a solicitation for bids. Submissions are to be made online and in English unless otherwise specified.

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