Sale of Broadband/Fibre Network in the Churchill and Sherring Industrial Parks

The City of Lethbridge has issued Request for Quotations COL-26-115 for the sale of a broadband/fibre network located within the Churchill and Sherring Industrial Parks. The scope of work involves the acquisition and transition of ownership and operational responsibility for the network, which includes two cabinets and approximately 30,491 meters of fibre cable. The successful respondent will be responsible for operating and maintaining the infrastructure, ensuring uninterrupted service for existing customers through coordination with O-NET, and maintaining or improving service levels and infrastructure integrity. The agreement remains in effect until the completion of the asset sale. The selection process follows a three-stage evaluation: mandatory technical requirements, non-price rated criteria, and pricing. In the event of a tie in total scores, the respondent with the highest price will be selected. Applicants must provide details of at least one similar project completed within the last ten years and a detailed transition plan featuring a work breakdown structure and Gantt chart. Technical requirements include the permanent marking of underground utilities and the tagging of all cables during splicing. Submissions must be made electronically by November 12, 2026, with pricing provided in Canadian funds. The successful bidder may also be required to hold a valid City of Lethbridge Business License.