20-1767 - For the Supply, Implementation and Maintenance of a Smart Truck Software Solution for Waste and Recycling Collection Vehicles

The City of Calgary (The City) is seeking proposals from qualified Proponents with proven experience providing stand alone, Smart Truck software solution(s) for the provision of waste collections services to residences of The City of Calgary (currently 330,000 residences) to supply, implement, and support a smart truck technology solution to improve operational and problem reporting efficiency, increase infield data collection capabilities, enable validation of service and modernize field monitoring. The proposed solution must be able to provide the Deliverables outlined in the RFP and may be Cloud/SAAS (Software as a Solution) based, On-Premise, or a combination of both (i.e., Hybrid).

Proposals should clearly identify which option is being proposed on the cover of the proposal.

If a Proponent elects to propose more than one (1) option, each option must be submitted as separate proposals.

The proposed solution will:
• Improve operational efficiency
• Improve problem reporting efficiency
• Increase infield data collection capabilities
• Provide the ability to validate service
• Modernize field monitoring

The highest rated proponent will be requested to enter an Agreement with The City for the provision of the Deliverables. The term of the Agreement may include a Proof of Concept, with an option in favour of The City to renew the Agreement on the same terms and conditions for an initial term of up to four (4) years. After the initial term, The City will have an option to renew the Agreement on the same terms and conditions for two (2) additional two (2) year terms for a potential total term of eight (8) years.

This procurement process is not intended to create and will not create a formal legally binding bidding process and will instead be governed by the law applicable to direct commercial negotiations.