About this opportunity
AI summaryThe Province of Alberta seeks pre-qualification proposals for cloud-hosted educational technology solutions to support school authorities with curriculum implementation. The solution must feature tools such as teacher planning, instructional supports, differentiated instruction, accessibility standards, AI indicators, and progress reporting, while delivering 24/7 availability across major browsers in English and French. Only onshore Canadian organizations may submit responses digitally by email or online by November 30, 2026, at 14:00:59 hours Alberta Time, with written inquiries due by November 23, 2026. Proposals must be in English, include a completed Proposal Submission Form, and provide mandatory qualifications, pricing in Canadian funds, and three client references.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Alberta Education and Childcare
- Solicitation No.
- TI-ITP-PQR-09-2026
Scope of work
- Digital educational technology software available in English and French
- Cloud-hosted solution scalable to school authorities across Alberta
- Delivery across web browsers including Safari, Firefox, Chrome, and Microsoft Edge
- 24/7 solution availability adhering to provincial security and privacy standards
- Teacher-ready instructional support available for solution roll-out
- Interactive features requiring student input to support digital learning
- Classroom-focused digital tools addressing K-12 curriculum implementation
- Delivery of solutions and materials under subsequent Statements of Work
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Solution features, security and privacy compliance, availability, and browser delivery | Not specified |
| Ability to provide a secure, reliable, scalable, and readily accessible solution with rollout support | Not specified |
| Minimum qualifying score threshold | 75% |
Minimum qualifications
- Ability to provide the solution and/or resources outlined in Appendix A
- Compliance with Province security requirements and Alberta Education and Childcare privacy standards
- Solution hosted in a cloud environment not by the Province
- Solution delivered to browsers including Safari, Firefox, Chrome, Microsoft Edge
- Availability of solution in both English and French
- Capability to store Protected A records and Province records only in Canada
Documents to include with your response
- Proposal Submission Form (Appendix C)
- Corporate information and Proponent Profile
- Resource pricing and criteria responses
- Written consent for use of personal information
- Written disclosure of any conflict of interest
Key dates
- PQR Issue Date
- November 4, 2026
- Questions due
- at least five (5) Business Days prior to the PQR Closing Date and Time
- PQR Closing Date and Time
- November 30, 2026 14:00:59 hours Alberta Time
- Evaluation of Proposals
- Upon receipt
How to submit
- Method
- Instructions
- Delivered by email to [email protected] in English before the closing date and time.
Contract details
- Term
- Effective Date until March 31, 2029, with an option to extend for an additional two (2) years.
- Place of performance
- Alberta, Canada (cloud-hosted, records stored only in Canada)
- Insurance and bonding
- General liability insurance not less than $2,000,000.00; automobile liability insurance; network security and cyber liability insurance as specified in each SOW; errors and omissions insurance maintained for 12 months.