Out-of-Band Console Server Equipment Supply
Overview
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SUMMARY
KEY REQUIREMENTS
CONTRACT DURATION
TIMELINE
September 16, 2026: RFP posted notice on APC and document release on the WCB Supplier Portal
October 1st, 2026: Deadline for Supplier questions via the WCB Supplier Portal
October 6th, 2026: Final Addenda/Clarification on the WCB Supplier Portal
October 13th, 2026: RFP Closing Date & Time
October 13th-27th, 2026: Evaluation Period
October 28th, 2026: Engage the highest-scoring Supplier to conduct a Proof of Concept
November 13th, 2026: Notify Successful Supplier regarding outcome
November 23rd, 2026: Signing of Agreement via DocuSign and Anticipated Contract Start Date
QUESTION DEADLINE
Issuing Agency
Workers' Compensation Board - Alberta
DESCRIPTION
A government authority in Edmonton, Alberta is seeking a vendor to supply out-of-band console server equipment. The solution will enable authorized administrators to access and manage critical network, security, and infrastructure devices when primary management connectivity is unavailable or interrupted.
The existing console management environment includes Cisco Nexus and Catalyst switches, Cisco routers, Cisco ACI fabric, Cisco FTD firewalls, Cisco APIC controllers, Cisco UCS, F5 R-series load balancers, Riverbed appliances, and various Linux-based infrastructure appliances. Required software capabilities include centralized administration through a single on-premises management interface, firmware management, configuration backup and restore, bulk deployment, health monitoring, inventory management, and secure API access.
The contract period will be three years. Questions must be submitted by October 6, 2026, and proposals are due by October 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the submission deadline?
- Submissions are due October 13, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 1, 2026.
- Who issued this RFP?
- It was issued by Workers' Compensation Board - Alberta. The work is located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
- Who is a good fit for this opportunity?
- Network infrastructure equipment supplier with experience in out-of-band console management solutions
- Authorized reseller or integrator for Cisco, F5, Riverbed, and related enterprise networking technologies
- Expertise deploying on-premises centralized management, firmware, configuration, monitoring, and inventory systems
- Experience supporting government or other critical infrastructure environments
- Capable of providing implementation and support services throughout Alberta
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