Bid Opportunities

Doing Business With The Town of Olds

The Town of Olds welcomes suppliers, contractors, and consultants to participate in our procurement process for goods, services, and construction projects. We are committed to a fair, competitive, and transparent approach that delivers best value for the community and provides equal opportunity for vendors.

Businesses of all sizes — local, regional, and national — are encouraged to review current opportunities and consider partnering with the Town of Olds.

Current Procurement Opportunities

The Town regularly issues competitive procurement opportunities, including:

• Requests for Quotations (RFQs)
• Requests for Proposals (RFPs)
• Invitations to Tender (ITTs)
• Prequalification opportunities

All opportunities are advertised electronically and include clear instructions, submission requirements, timelines, and evaluation criteria.   

Stay Informed: Register on APC

Most competitive procurement opportunities are advertised through the Alberta Purchasing Connection (APC).

Vendors are strongly encouraged to create a free APC account. Selecting relevant commodity codes during registration allows vendors to receive automatic email notifications when opportunities matching their business are posted.

Why Register On APC?

• Timely notification of new opportunities
• Access to complete bid documents and addenda
• Updates and clarifications throughout the process

Submitting A Bid

Each solicitation outlines specific submission instructions and deadlines. Vendors are responsible for ensuring submissions are:

• Complete and compliant with all requirements
• Submitted by the stated closing date and time
• Delivered using the method identified in the solicitation

Late or incomplete submissions may not be accepted.

Fairness And Transparency

The Town of Olds conducts procurement in a manner that is:

• Open and transparent
• Fair and competitive
• Consistent with applicable trade agreements and legislation
• Aligned with Council-approved policies and procedures

All vendors are treated equitably throughout the procurement process.

Vendor Support

Helpful resources for vendors include:

• Alberta Purchasing Connection (APC)
• https://www.olds.ca/media-manager/media-pages/policies/procurement-policy/

Vendors are encouraged to carefully review solicitation documents and submit questions during the question period identified in each opportunity.