City of Calgary - Request for Quotes - RFQ 26-0113 OCS Contact Wire Inspection and Measurement System

The City of Calgary is inviting qualified suppliers to submit quotes for a portable, field-deployable system designed to inspect and measure wear on contact wires used in transit infrastructure. The solicitation, identified as RFQ 26-0113 OCS Contact Wire Inspection and Measurement System with reference number AB-2026-03480, was posted on May 1, 2026, with responses due by May 26, 2026. The system must be robust enough for real-time, on-site use in outdoor and dynamic rail environments, ensuring accurate, reliable data collection to support maintenance planning and safety compliance. All proposals must meet technical specifications for precision, durability, and ease of deployment without requiring extensive setup or stationary infrastructure. The procurement is managed by the City of Calgary through its contracting authority, Vikas Sharma, and is intended for performance within Alberta. Although the posting appears on the Canadian government’s procurement portal, the contracting entity is municipal, not federal, and the system will be used to support Calgary’s public transit network. Suppliers must demonstrate proven capability in delivering similar inspection technologies, with attention to data accuracy, portability, and compatibility with existing maintenance workflows. The request does not specify set-asides or NAICS codes, and all submissions are expected to align with the technical and operational requirements outlined in the full RFQ available via SAP Ariba.