# AI workability — TRAFFIC SIGNAL NETWORK – REMOTE ACCESS SYSTEM UPGRADES

*Buyer: City of Lacombe · Source: merx · Closes: 04 Sep 2026 00:00 UTC*

**AI workability: 35%** (majority needs humans) · notice-only read · bid call: **MAYBE**

- Effort: 420 h total · 149 h AI · 271 h human (low confidence)

## Verdict

Conditional / selective pursuit

## Bid call

**MAYBE** — AI can meaningfully support configuration, testing, documentation, and project coordination, but physical installation and on-site commissioning dominate the effort. The small shop could pursue this only with a qualified field partner and after obtaining detailed technical specifications and site access clarity.

## Deliverables

| Deliverable | Mode | AI share | Hours |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Project management and coordination | ai_assisted | 30% | 60 |
| Site survey and requirements gathering | human_only | 0% | 40 |
| Hardware procurement and logistics | ai_assisted | 20% | 30 |
| Installation and cabling | human_only | 0% | 80 |
| System configuration | ai_assisted | 65% | 80 |
| Testing and commissioning | ai_assisted | 40% | 60 |
| Documentation and as-built drawings | ai_agent | 85% | 40 |
| Training and handover | ai_assisted | 50% | 30 |

## Risks

- **[high]** Thin documentation and no detailed technical specifications — *Request clarification from buyer and conduct a site visit before bidding.*
- **[high]** Physical work on live traffic signal network — *Coordinate with City traffic operations, implement traffic control plans, and use experienced field technicians.*
- **[medium]** Short 15-day bid window — *Use AI to accelerate proposal drafting and configuration design; make early go/no-go decision.*
- **[medium]** No security clearance or bonding in capability profile — *Confirm no clearance/bonding is required; consider partnering with a qualified electrical/ITS contractor if needed.*
- **[high]** AI-generated configuration errors on critical infrastructure — *Use staged rollout, human peer review, version-controlled configs, and rollback procedures.*

## Human roles

- **Project manager / client liaison** (15%): Owns client relationship, approvals, and contract accountability.
- **Field technician / installer** (44%): Performs site surveys, physical installation, and cabling.
- **Network engineer** (24%): Applies and approves configurations, conducts commissioning, and ensures safety on live systems.
- **Procurement / contract administrator** (9%): Handles purchasing, vendor coordination, and legal/financial paperwork.
- **Documentation reviewer / trainer** (8%): Reviews AI-generated documentation and delivers live training sessions.

## Why not more AI

- Cannot perform physical installation, cabling, or on-site commissioning.
- Cannot sign contracts or take legal/financial accountability.
- Cannot replace human judgment for safety around live traffic signals.
- Cannot handle unplanned site conditions without human direction.
- No security clearance or bonding capability.

## Requirements & compliance

| Ref | Requirement | Status |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SCOPE-1 | Supply, installation, configuration, testing, commissioning, and documentation of a remote access system for the City of Lacombe's traffic signal network along Highway 12 (50 Avenue) and Highway 2A. | unclear |
| SEC-1 | No explicit security clearance requirement stated in available documents. | unclear |

## Evaluation criteria

- **Not specified** (N/A): Evaluation criteria and weighting are not included in the available notice or document facts.

## Key dates

- 2026-08-20 — Publication
- 2026-09-04 — Closing

## Gaps in source documents

- No detailed technical specifications or requirements in available documents.
- No evaluation criteria or weighting.
- No contract value, duration, or terms.
- No security clearance or insurance requirements stated.
- No site details or existing network inventory.
- No clarification contact beyond stakeholder name.

## Assumptions

- Remote access system includes network equipment such as VPN/firewall/cellular modems installed in traffic signal cabinets.
- City will provide site access, safety permits, and traffic control during installation.
- No security clearance is required beyond standard municipal background checks.
- AI agents can access system documentation and generate configurations offline; on-site work is performed by humans.
- Effort estimate is based on notice text only; actual hours may vary significantly.

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