RFI for Access Control Solutions

The buyer seeks information on modern access control solutions suitable for a higher education environment. The buyer requests details on an access control platform that encompasses online and offline capabilities, credential technologies, user administration, reporting, emergency lockdown functionality, campus scalability, and student residence access management. The requested scope also covers integration with campus card systems, video management platforms, open APIs, student lifecycle processes, cloud-based access management, digital identity initiatives, cybersecurity controls, migration methodologies, and deployment options. The buyer limits eligibility to Canadian organizations. The contractor will perform the work offsite. Vendors must submit all questions no later than September 2, 2026, and may submit responses digitally via email or online. The buyer requests proposal information to evaluate potential solutions and budgeting.