Opportunity

University of Waterloo Bonfire #2027-00560

University of Waterloo RFP for Desktop CCTV Optical Enlargement Devices for Visual Impairment

Posted

July 24, 2026

Respond By

August 24, 2026

Identifier

2027-00560

NAICS

423460

This opportunity is a Request for Proposals (RFP) from the University of Waterloo Sight Enhancement Equipment Pool and Assessment Centre (SEEPAC) for desktop CCTV optical enlargement devices for individuals with visual impairments. - Government Buyer: - University of Waterloo, Sight Enhancement Equipment Pool and Assessment Centre (SEEPAC), on behalf of the Ontario Ministry of Health’s Assistive Devices Program (ADP) - Products/Services Requested: - Desktop video-based closed-circuit television (CCTV) equipment - Devices must be specifically designed as assistive reading equipment for visually impaired users - Only desktop CCTVs are eligible; multi-function and portable CCTVs are excluded - No specific part numbers, models, or quantities are provided - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Equipment must be purpose-built for assistive reading by visually impaired individuals - Devices will be leased to eligible Ontario residents through the ADP Sight Enhancement Equipment Pool - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; open to all manufacturers of compliant devices - Separate RFPs exist for other types of CCTVs (multi-function, portable) - OEMs: - No OEMs are specified in the solicitation; any manufacturer of compliant desktop CCTV devices may respond

Description

The University of Waterloo Sight Enhancement Equipment Pool and Assessment Centre (SEEPAC) is seeking bids for Desktop video-based closed-circuit television (CCTV) equipment designed specifically as an assistive reading device for persons with visual impairments. The equipment must be specially designed for this function to be eligible. This procurement is for Desktop CCTVs to be purchased for use in the Ontario Ministry of Health’s Assistive Devices Program (ADP) Sight Enhancement Equipment Pool (SEEPAC) for lease to eligible Ontario residents. There are separate RFPs for Multi-function and Portable CCTVs, but this solicitation is specifically for Desktop CCTVs.

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