City of Calgary - Request for Proposal - 26-1560 - Public WiFi Continuation

The City of Calgary is inviting qualified service providers to submit proposals for delivering a sustainable, zero-cost public Wi-Fi service across key municipal locations such as LRT platforms, recreation centres, and other City facilities. The goal is to maintain uninterrupted, free public access to Wi-Fi while aligning with the City’s digital equity strategy and meeting resident expectations for reliable, high-quality connectivity. Proposals must detail viable service and partnership models that ensure long-term operational sustainability without direct public funding, including technical specifications, network reliability measures, and strategies for scaling or maintaining service over time. All access must remain free to users, and responders are expected to address how they will manage bandwidth, security, user experience, and potential demand growth without compromising service quality. In exchange for providing the service at no cost to the public, the City will offer access to designated locations, existing environmental infrastructure where available, and approved marketing opportunities to help offset operational expenses. Proposals must demonstrate how these assets can be leveraged effectively to support a self-sustaining model, and applicants should outline their approach to partnership structures, revenue generation through non-intrusive commercial engagement, and alignment with City policies on data privacy and public access. The opportunity is open to providers with proven experience in large-scale public Wi-Fi deployments, and responses are due by June 30, 2026, with inquiries directed to Cory Larkin, the Contracting Authority.