Town of Hardisty Sovereign Compute Environment Pre-Qualification Request AB-2026-00655
Town of HardistyCity · Hardisty, AB- Due
- Nov 30, 2026
- 17 days left
- Posted
- Aug 31, 2026
The 30-second brief
The Town of Hardisty, in coordination with the Province of Alberta, is issuing a Pre-Qualification Request (PQR) for capabilities supporting AI, analytics, and sovereign compute environments. The procurement seeks to identify vendors capable of providing secure, domestic-controlled compute infrastructure and advanced data analysis solutions. Required deliverables include sovereign compute capacity, AI-driven solutions, and comprehensive analytics services. Evaluation will be based on security standards and the ability to meet domestic control requirements. Responses must be submitted by September 30, 2026, at 2:00 PM.
Capabilities for sovereign compute, AI solutions, And analytics and analysis
Security standards, domestic control requirements, and capability to support AI, analytics, and compute needs
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Summary
The Town of Hardisty, in coordination with the Province of Alberta, is issuing a Pre-Qualification Request (PQR) for capabilities supporting AI, analytics, and sovereign compute environments.
The procurement seeks to identify vendors capable of providing secure, domestic-controlled compute infrastructure and advanced data analysis solutions. Required deliverables include sovereign compute capacity, AI-driven solutions, and comprehensive analytics services. Evaluation will be based on security standards and the ability to meet domestic control requirements. Responses must be submitted by September 30, 2026, at 2:00 PM.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
5- Security standards
- Domestic control requirements
- Capability to support AI
- Analytics
- Compute needs
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
3- Capabilities for sovereign compute
- AI solutions
- Analytics and analysis
- Submit to
- Express Interest via APC posting; contact/submission details not shown on this page.
- Scope location
- Alberta
Questions about this RFQ
How do I respond to this RFQ from Town of Hardisty?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 30, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Submissions should be delivered to: Express Interest via APC posting; contact/submission details not shown on this page..
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including Town of Hardisty in AB, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFQ submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Capabilities for sovereign compute, AI solutions, And analytics and analysis. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Security standards, domestic control requirements, and capability to support AI, analytics, and compute needs" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Town of Hardisty?
All active and historical solicitations from Town of Hardisty are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, Town of Hardisty regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 30, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFQ?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. Review the full document from Town of Hardisty for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Alberta. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
