Redevelopment and Deployment of an Employee Intranet

The City of Red Deer is seeking a partner for the redevelopment and deployment of its employee intranet, known as the Bridge, to serve as a modern digital front door for over 1,800 employees. While Microsoft SharePoint Online will be the foundational platform, the City requires a solution that extends native capabilities through custom development or certified extensions to enhance personalization, governance, search, and overall user experience. The project scope includes refining information architecture, designing navigation structures and user pathways, and establishing taxonomy and metadata, all while adhering to WCAG accessibility standards and digital workplace design best practices. Solicitation number 2026-087 was posted on September 11, 2026, with a response deadline of October 16, 2026. The anticipated award date is November 15, 2026. Proponents must submit their proposals electronically via the bids&tenders system, including a detailed work plan with a Gantt chart and a pricing proposal that outlines a five-year total cost of ownership. The contract will be awarded to the highest-ranking proponent based on a cumulative score of rated criteria and pricing, with a preference for the highest score in Proposed Solution and Methodology in the event of a tie.