Opportunity
CanadaBuys #AB-2026-05227
Lac La Biche County Solicits AFRRCS Radio Equipment and Support Services
Posted
July 21, 2026
Respond By
August 12, 2026
Identifier
AB-2026-05227
NAICS
334290, 423690, 541512
Lac La Biche County is seeking proposals to modernize its radio communications for emergency and municipal services: - Government Buyer: - Lac La Biche County, Alberta, Canada (municipal government) - Products and Services Requested: - Supply of AFRRCS-capable portable and mobile radios - Radios must be compatible with the Alberta First Responders Radio Communications System (AFRRCS) - Includes suitable accessories for operational use - Comprehensive services: - Configuration, programming, and deployment of radios - Installation and inventory handoff - Documentation and user training - Ongoing radio-related support services - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors named - Proposals must offer equipment approved for use on AFRRCS; approved equivalents are acceptable - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Transition from legacy VHF radio infrastructure to AFRRCS - Standardized, supportable radio fleet required - Both equipment and full lifecycle support services included in scope - All radios and accessories must meet AFRRCS mandatory requirements
Description
Lac La Biche County is seeking proposals for the supply, configuration, programming, deployment, installation, documentation, training support, and ongoing radio-related services to transition County users to the Alberta First Responders Radio Communications System (AFRRCS). The County currently uses VHF radio infrastructure and aims to modernize radio communications to improve reliability, interoperability, and operational coordination across departments. The goal is to establish a standardized, supportable fleet of AFRRCS-capable portable and mobile radios with suitable accessories, programming, inventory handoff, and deployment support. Approved equivalents meeting mandatory requirements and permitted for use on AFRRCS will be considered.