# AI workability — Technology and Innovation - Request for Quotes - NCC APC Ultra Service…

*Buyer: Technology and Innovation · Source: canadabuys · Closes: 25 Aug 2026 00:00 UTC*

**AI workability: 17%** (majority needs humans) · notice-only read · bid call: **NO_GO**

- Effort: 260 h total · 43 h AI · 217 h human (low confidence)

## Verdict

This is a brand-specific APC hardware maintenance plan renewal. AI can assist with bid preparation and contract administration, but the core service is physical, manufacturer-authorized, and human-delivered. AI workability is low (~17%).

## Bid call

**NO_GO** — The tender is a brand-specific renewal of an APC maintenance plan with no substitutions accepted. Our shop lacks authorized APC service delivery capability, and the core work is physical and human-delivered. AI can only assist with bid paperwork, not the service itself. Without an authorized APC partner, this is not winnable or deliverable.

## Deliverables

| Deliverable | Mode | AI share | Hours |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Bid preparation and compliance package | ai_assisted | 70% | 20 |
| Brand authorization and eligibility verification | human_only | 10% | 10 |
| Maintenance plan delivery and support | human_only | 5% | 200 |
| Contract administration and reporting | ai_assisted | 60% | 30 |

## Risks

- **[high]** Brand-specific no-substitution clause prevents our shop from bidding unless we are an authorized APC provider. — *Confirm authorized reseller status or partner with an APC-authorized service provider before bidding.*
- **[high]** Core maintenance work is physical and cannot be delivered by AI agents. — *Do not bid unless we have certified technicians or a qualified subcontractor.*
- **[medium]** Source documents are thin; full RFQ, evaluation criteria, and service levels are unknown. — *Request the full RFQ from the Alberta Purchasing Connection portal before committing.*
- **[medium]** Short 11-day bid window increases submission risk. — *Use AI drafting and a strict internal deadline 48 hours before closing.*
- **[medium]** Potential hidden security clearance or bonding requirements. — *Review full RFQ for security and financial requirements; our shop lacks facility clearance and bonding.*

## Human roles

- **Authorized APC service technician** (60%): Physical maintenance, on-site repairs, and manufacturer-certified service cannot be performed by AI.
- **Contract signatory / financial officer** (10%): Legal and financial accountability requires a human with authority to bind the company.
- **Procurement / compliance manager** (15%): E-submission, brand authorization verification, and deadline compliance require human judgment.
- **Project manager** (15%): Client coordination, service reporting, and escalation management need a human relationship.

## Why not more AI

- Cannot perform physical maintenance or on-site repairs.
- Cannot provide brand-authorized service or satisfy a no-substitution clause.
- Cannot sign contracts or take legal/financial accountability.
- Cannot perform security-cleared work if required.
- Cannot replace manufacturer-certified technicians.

## Requirements & compliance

| Ref | Requirement | Status |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RFQ_SR5834768115 | Submissions can be made only by e-submission via APC before the Closing Date & Time. | met |
| RFQ_SR5834768115 | Brand specific item and no substitution will be accepted. | gap |
| RFQ_SR5834768115 | Please ensure submission deadline is adhered to. | met |

## Evaluation criteria

- **Selection criteria** (): Notice references selection criteria but does not provide details; cannot assess scoring or competitiveness.

## Key dates

- 2026-08-14 — Published
- 2026-08-25 14:00:00 MT — Closing
- 2026-09-01 — Estimated Contract Start
- 2027-08-31 — Estimated Contract End

## Gaps in source documents

- Full RFQ document not provided.
- Evaluation criteria and weights not disclosed.
- No estimated contract value.
- No security clearance or onsite presence requirements listed.
- No certification or authorized reseller requirements listed.
- No details on maintenance scope, response times, or service levels.
- No information on whether resellers are eligible to bid.

## Assumptions

- APC in the title refers to Schneider Electric APC brand.
- APC in the submission requirement refers to Alberta Purchasing Connection.
- The maintenance plan requires manufacturer-authorized service delivery.
- No substitution means only APC or an authorized reseller can supply the service.
- The contract includes physical maintenance and support over an 11-month period.
- Effort hours are estimates based on the notice text because the full RFQ was not provided.

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