Parkland County - Negotiated Request for Proposal - Acquisition and Operation of the Entwistle FTTH Telecommunications Network

Parkland County is seeking to sell its fully operational Fibre-to-the-Home (FTTH) broadband network serving the Hamlet of Entwistle, Alberta, through a negotiated Request for Proposal. The network is a complete Gigabit Passive Optical Network (GPON) asset, including both the passive fibre infrastructure and active electronic equipment, ready for immediate operation with an existing customer base and clear potential for organic growth within its established service area. The successful proponent will acquire the entire system and assume responsibility for ongoing operations, maintenance, and delivery of high-speed fibre internet and over-the-top services to residents of Entwistle, ensuring continuity of service and future expansion. This represents a turnkey opportunity for a private entity to take ownership of a mature, service-ready telecommunications infrastructure with established demand and operational history. The solicitation is officially numbered AB-2026-03500, posted on May 1, 2026, with proposals due by June 5, 2026. The process is managed by Parkland County with Terry-Lynn Heritage serving as the primary point of contact for contracting matters. While the tender listing categorizes the organization type as federal and references the Government of Canada, the actual owner and seller is Parkland County, a municipal government in Alberta. The network’s location is strictly limited to the Hamlet of Entwistle, and the buyer must be prepared to operate the system in compliance with local regulatory environments and service obligations. No set-aside provisions or NAICS codes are specified, indicating an open competition for qualified private sector operators with the technical and financial capability to assume full operational responsibility.