# Ontario Tenders #rfi_2032

Ontario Ministry of Finance Market Research for Lone-Worker Safety Devices and Monitoring

**Posted:** October 14, 2026
**Respond By:** October 30, 2026
**Identifier:** rfi_2032
**NAICS:** 517122

The Government of Ontario’s Ministry of Finance is gathering market information on lone-worker safety solutions for field inspectors.
- **Government buyer:** Government of Ontario, Ministry of Finance, Inspections Unit.
- **Requirement:** Commercially available wearable safety devices and associated live monitoring services for approximately 28 inspectors conducting field inspections across Ontario.
  - Device capabilities sought include GPS tracking, SOS or emergency alerts, automatic fall and/or man-down detection, satellite connectivity for areas with limited cellular coverage, and two-way communication.
  - Monitoring service should provide real-time monitoring; administrative and reporting functions are also of interest.
- **OEMs and vendors:** No manufacturers, OEMs, or vendors are named in the opportunity.
- **Additional considerations:** Suppliers may identify other features that could improve worker safety and operational effectiveness.

### Description

The Ministry of Finance is seeking market information on commercially available lone worker devices and live monitoring services for approximately 28 inspectors conducting field inspections across Ontario. The Ministry is interested in wearable devices with GPS tracking, emergency alerts, fall or man-down detection, satellite connectivity, two-way communication, real-time monitoring, and administrative and reporting functions. Suppliers are invited to identify additional features that could improve worker safety and operational effectiveness. Responses are requested by email by October 30, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. ET, following the numbering and format of questions in Sections 3.1.1 to 3.2.1 of the posted RFI attachment.

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