Iridium Satellite Phone Airtime Service
- Client
- British Columbia.
- RFP Number
- TELCOM-3081
- Posted
- 10/8/2026
- Category
- Telecommunication Services, Supplies, Components, Accessories or Related Equipments
- Budget
- Looking for proposal
- NAICS
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- Set-aside
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- Contact
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Description
AI GeneratedWorkSafeBC requires quotes to purchase Iridium satellite phone airtime for its current fleet of 55 Iridium Extreme 9575 satellite phones, with the option to adjust airtime units during the contract term. The contractor will perform work offsite to deliver satellite phone airtime coverage across British Columbia, alongside technical troubleshooting, billing support, and voice and messaging network services. Eligible applicants are onshore Canadian organizations with at least nine years of experience providing phone network services, active registration and good standing with WorkSafeBC if operating as a local employer, and a minimum of $2 million in Commercial General Liability insurance per occurrence. Respondents must complete Appendix A Response Form, provide a proposed form of agreement for negotiations, and submit postpaid monthly pricing in Canadian dollars covering an initial three-year contract term. The application package must include an authorized signature from a director, officer, or principal, plus details regarding potential conflicts of interest, radio spectrum fees, SMS rates, and activation charges. Applicants must submit their proposals through BC Bid before the closing deadline of November 4, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. Pacific Time.
Key solicitation details
AI-extracted from 055-2026_Iridium_Satellite_Phone_Airtime.docx. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.
WorkSafeBC is requesting quotes to purchase Iridium satellite phone airtime for 55 currently operated Iridium Extreme 9575 satellite phones. The initial contract term is expected to be three years with options for up to two additional three-year renewals. Bidders must meet all mandatory requirements, including authorized partnership status in Canada.
- Issued by
- WorkSafeBC
- ITQ Issue Date
- October 7, 2026
- ITQ Closing Date
- November 4, 2026
- ITQ Closing Time
- 2:00 P.M. Pacific Time
- How to submit
- Electronic via BC Bid or email
- Submission details
- Submit via BC Bid website or email to [email protected]. Files must be Microsoft Office 365 or Adobe PDF format, under 20MB for email, and ZIP files are not accepted.
- Contract term
- Initial term of three years, with the right to renew for up to two additional terms of three years each.
- Place of performance
- Offsite / Province of British Columbia
- Insurance and bonding
- Commercial General Liability insurance in the minimum amount of $2 million dollars per occurrence.
How proposals are evaluated
| Price offered for the Goods (fixed price less specified discounts) offering best overall value |
Scope of work
- Iridium satellite phone airtime
- Technical support for troubleshooting, network services, voice, and messaging
- Support for airtime billing-related issues including activation, deactivation, escalation, and resolution
- Porting existing Iridium satellite phone numbers from the current service provider
Minimum qualifications
- Registered with WorkSafeBC and in good standing under the Workers Compensation Act, if an employer in BC
- Minimum of nine (9) years of experience in providing phone network services
- Authorized partner of the Iridium satellite phone service provider in Canada
- Capable of providing Iridium Extreme 9575 satellite phone airtime coverage across British Columbia
- Capable of porting existing Iridium satellite phone numbers
- Capable of providing technical support for airtime troubleshooting, network services, voice, and messaging
- Capable of providing support for airtime billing-related issues
- Ability to designate an account manager or order desk representative whose portfolio includes WorkSafeBC
Documents to include with the bid
- Appendix A Response Form
- Copy of corporate or business name registration search from BC Registry Services or applicable jurisdiction
- Description of potential conflict of interest, if applicable
- Copy of certificate showing authorized partner status of the Iridium satellite phone service provider in Canada
- Proposed form of agreement for negotiations
- Description of value-added offerings and rebates, if attached
Verify important details
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