Opportunity
CanadaBuys #AB-2026-05449
Strathcona County RFI for Lighting Control Systems and Standards
Posted
July 31, 2026
Respond By
August 20, 2026
Identifier
AB-2026-05449
NAICS
541330
Strathcona County is seeking industry input on lighting control systems to inform future procurement and construction standards. - Government Buyer: - Strathcona County, Alberta, Canada - Requested Information: - Lighting control systems suitable for municipal use - Emphasis on cost-effectiveness and a 20-year lifecycle - Smart scheduling and presence monitoring capabilities - Minimal reliance on proprietary controllers - Support for over-the-air (OTA) upgrades - Scalability for future expansion - Compliance with IEEE 3001.9 and RFC standards - Purpose: - To gather information for establishing construction standards and guiding future purchases - No specific OEMs, vendors, products, part numbers, or quantities are identified at this stage - Unique Requirements: - Focus on open standards and minimizing proprietary lock-in - Long-term lifecycle and upgradeability - Alignment with recognized industry standards (IEEE, RFC)
Description
This Request for Information (RFI) issued by Strathcona County seeks information on lighting control systems that are cost-effective, have a 20-year lifecycle, include smart scheduling and presence monitoring, and operate without excessive proprietary controllers. The systems should support OTA upgrades, be scalable, and comply with IEEE 3001.9 and RFC standards. The goal is to assist in determining future purchasing options, creating a construction standard for lighting control systems, and aligning with industry standards.