City of Calgary - Request for Proposal - RFP 26-1537 Walden Fire Station and Library

This procurement is limited exclusively to prequalified prime contractors who have been formally notified by the City of Calgary as qualified for Safety status under Schedule H – Buildings General Contractor. The project involves constructing a new co-located facility in southeast Calgary’s Walden neighborhood that will house both Calgary Fire Department operations and a Calgary Public Library branch, integrating emergency services with public library functions in a single, unified building. The procurement does not constitute a formal competitive bidding process under traditional contract law; instead, it will be conducted through direct commercial negotiations governed by applicable commercial law principles. The anticipated operational date for the completed facility is January 21, 2028. The solicitation, identified as RFP 26-1537 with number AB-2026-03680, was posted on May 26, 2026, with responses due by June 10, 2026. It is classified under NAICS code 236220 and is managed by the City of Calgary, though incorrectly listed under a federal agency designation. All inquiries and submissions should be directed to Tolulope Ishola, the designated Contracting Authority.