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Data Protection and Infrastructure Service

AlbertaAlberta, CanadaDue Friday, November 13, 2026
Client
Alberta
RFP Number
ITES-11143
Posted
10/14/2026
Category
IT Services (Computer Maintenance and Technical Services)
Budget
Looking for Proposals
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Description

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The government authority located in Alberta requires a vendor to provide a resilient, supportable, scalable, and commercially flexible data protection and infrastructure service. The selected provider must supply reliable internet, data, and voice services for the main campus and remote locations while improving physical-path diversity, service visibility, and restoration capability. Additionally, the scope includes enabling practical bandwidth growth and offering contract flexibility for site transitions, service reductions, and future technology changes with transparent five-year pricing. Eligibility is limited to onshore Canadian organizations, and the work will be performed offsite. Applicants must submit questions no later than October 23, 2026. Proposals can be submitted digitally via email or online, and the authority is currently looking for budget proposals.

Key solicitation details

AI-extracted from 2-SAIT - RFP 1148 Internet Data Voice Sercvies.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.

The Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) is soliciting proposals from qualified suppliers to provide internet transit, wide-area data connectivity, and voice services. Proponents may bid on all or part of the project, including voice carrier services only. Bidding is open to qualified and experienced proponents capable of delivering resilient and scalable services.

Issued by
Board of Governors of the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Closing
November 3rd, 2026 at 2:00pm (Calgary Time)
Last day for RFP questions
Oct 23, 2026
How to submit
Electronic via SAIT Bonfire System
Submission details
Electronic PDF copy marked RFP#1148 Internet, Data, & Voice Services submitted via SAIT Bonfire System. Proposals shall not exceed 30 pages, excluding brochures.
Contract term
3 years base period with 2 one-year options, up to a maximum term of 5 years
Place of performance
SAIT main campus (1301 16 Avenue NW, Calgary) and identified remote sites in Alberta, Canada.
Insurance and bonding
Commercial General Liability insurance; Professional Liability insurance ($2,000,000 per occurrence); Automobile Liability insurance; Cyber and Privacy Liability Insurance ($2,000,000 per occurrence); Workers' Compensation Board (WCB) coverage proof.

How proposals are evaluated

Section 1: Internet Services20 points
Section 2: Data Services20 points
Section 3: Voice Services15 points
Section 4: Support Services15 points
Section 5: Pricing Structure (Attachment #1)30 points

Scope of work

  • Internet transit services with dual-homed or multi-homed BGP capabilities
  • Wide-area Layer 2 data connectivity for main campus and remote locations
  • SIP trunking voice services supporting DID numbering and 10-digit calling
  • 1 Gbps to 10 Gbps transport connectivity across specified campus sites
  • Support for 802.1Q VLAN tagging and optional MACsec encryption
  • Physical path diversity, fault isolation, and route resiliency
  • 24x7 technical support and service management
  • Equipment, delivery, installation, and transition services

Minimum qualifications

  • Proponents must demonstrate commitment, experience, resources, expertise, and skills to supply requested services
  • Compliance with Fighting Against Forced Labour & Child Labour requirements
  • Compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act (Alberta) and Workers' Compensation Act (Alberta)
  • Obtain required permits and licenses under Alberta and Canadian law prior to commencing work

Documents to include with the bid

  • Executive Summary signed by authorized representative
  • Completed and signed Signature Page
  • Three (3) client references for projects of similar size and scope
  • Pricing Structure (Attachment #1) submitted as a separate document
  • Disclosure of Interest statement
  • Proposed time schedule and Project Manager details
  • Warranty, training, and support documentation

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