ACAN Bridge Management System (BMS)

Summary of ACAN Bridge Management System (BMS) Opportunity

1. Purpose: The main purpose of this ACAN (Advance Contract Award Notice) is to notify the supplier community that the National Capital Commission (NCC) intends to award a contract for a Bridge Management System (BMS) to the pre-identified supplier, Stantec. This system will manage and assess the NCC’s diverse portfolio of bridges, enhancing asset management capabilities. Other suppliers may submit statements of capabilities if they can meet the specified requirements.

2. Buyer Information: The buyer/issuing organization is the National Capital Commission (NCC). For inquiries, contact J.P. Gaceta at [email protected].

3. Important Dates:

   • Posted Date: October 20, 2025
   • Due Date for Statement of Capabilities: November 6, 2025, at 3:00 PM local time

4. Key Requirements:

   • The BMS must be a customized-off-the-shelf (COTS) solution with minor customization to meet NCC's specific needs and must be fully operational within one year, including data migration, implementation, and user training.
   • Essential modules include:
     • Inventory Module for comprehensive asset data management,
     • Inspection Module for standardized management of inspection results,
     • Valuation Module to assess replacement costs and current value,
     • Analysis Module for analysis, forecasting, and risk assessments,
     • Risk & Resiliency Tools focusing on climate and environmental risk.
   • The system must support decision-making by managing inventory, inspection data, maintenance history, and integrating with GIS data, along with providing tools for prioritizing rehabilitation needs, budget planning, and reporting Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
   • Suppliers must demonstrate compliance with standards such as ISO 55000 and show their systems' capabilities for reporting and managing various asset lifecycle aspects. A live demonstration of the software using NCC data is required.

This opportunity is governed by several trade agreements and invokes an exception under the Government Contracts Regulations allowing for a single-source procurement due to the unique capabilities provided by Stantec, which has been validated through market analysis and peer consultations.

Companies interested in this bid must prepare their statements of capabilities and submit them by the specified deadline if they believe they can meet the NCC's requirements.