Prequalification

The City prequalifies suppliers to make sure they meet all rules and safety standards before bidding.

The City uses prequalification when it seeks:

  • engineering, architectural and other consultants
  • general contractors for large scale or complex construction projects
  • specialized equipment and technology solutions

Suppliers can prequalify under two major categories:

2024 Supplier Symposium

The City held a Supplier Symposium in April 2024. The event connected us with suppliers and industry networks. We shared our procurement vision and processes.

Presentation by Saqib Tariq.

How does it work?

Suppliers who want to offer specific services can email their response to the Request for Prequalification (RFPQ). The City will check if the supplier meets all the requirements for the category they applied for. If they do, the supplier will be added to a list and can be invited to future bidding opportunities in that category.

To get prequalified, suppliers can respond to the below RFPQs at any time throughout the year. The completed forms, check list and required documents must be emailed to prequalification@calgary.ca.

Business needs outside construction prequalification are posted on:

FAQs

What is prequalification?

It's a process used to evaluate suppliers based on a standard criterion. This helps create a list of suppliers who meet The City's procurement requirements.

Why does The City use prequalification?

It helps The City speed up the time between closing bids and awarding contracts. It ensures projects are high-quality and lowers risks for both The City and suppliers. It also makes the evaluation process efficient while keeping competition to ensure quality, performance, and value.

What are the benefits to becoming prequalified?

It lowers the effort and costs for businesses when preparing bids. Once you're approved, you can continue in the procurement process.

I’m a subcontractor, do I need to be prequalified?

Sub-trade contractors working under a Prime Contractor on major projects don't need to be prequalified. Only those handling safety for the Prime Contractor must be.

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