Call for Innovation - Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tender - 141512771

Procurement Summary

Country: Canada

Summary: Call for Innovation - Artificial Intelligence (AI) Building and Zoning Review Software

Deadline: 28 May 2026

Posting Date: 18 May 2026

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Notice Type: Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 141512771

Document Ref. No.: PDB-BLD-26-40

Competition: ICB

Financier: Self Financed

Purchaser Ownership: Public

Tender Value: Refer Document

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Tender Details

Notice to Interested Parties
Purpose of this Notice
The City of Niagara Falls (City) is undertaking a market engagement exercise to identify potential technology providers with experience delivering Artificial Intelligence (AI)‑enabled solutions to support building permit and zoning review processes in a Canadian (Ontario) municipal environment.
This notice is intended to invite qualified and experienced parties to express interest in potential opportunities related to AI-assisted building and zoning review software.
This notice does not constitute a Request for Quotations, Request for Tenders, or Request for Proposals, or a commitment to procure goods or services.
Background
As outlined in the Council-approved report PBD‑2026‑20 - Artificial Intelligence Building and Zoning Review Software Project, the City has received authorization to proceed with a modified procurement approach, including the ability to engage the market, explore cooperative procurement opportunities, and negotiate, in accordance with the City-s Procurement Policy.
Funding has been approved within the 2026 Capital Budget to pursue an AI‑enabled solution intended to:
Improve efficiency and consistency in zoning and building permit reviewsReduce incomplete or insufficient application submissionsSupport staff capacity and address workload pressuresImprove turnaround times for development applicationsIntegrate with the City-s existing permitting and planning systemsThe City is seeking to understand the range of available, proven solutions currently in the market that may be suitable for Ontario municipalities.
What the City Is Interested In
The City is interested in hearing from qualified Suppliers that can demonstrate experience delivering AI‑assisted or rules‑based software solutions that support the following functions:
Zoning by-law compliance checkBuilding permit review assistanceApplication submission checks for building and planning based on required applicati...
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Bid Classification: Services

Published Date: Mon May 11, 2026 5:15:00 PM (EDT)

Bid Closing Date: Thu May 28, 2026 2:00:00 PM (EDT)

Documents

 Tender Notice