# AI workability — Stage Lighting Console Replacement

*Buyer: City of St. Albert · Source: apc · Closes: 10 Sep 2026 00:00 UTC*

**AI workability: 27%** (majority needs humans) · notice-only read · bid call: **MAYBE**

- Effort: 100 h total · 27 h AI · 73 h human (low confidence)

## Verdict

AI agents can handle roughly a quarter of the effort, mainly documentation, configuration scripting, and test preparation; physical installation and on-site commissioning remain human-only.

## Bid call

**MAYBE** — AI can add value in documentation, configuration scripting, and testing checklists, but the core physical installation and on-site commissioning are human-only. Proceed only if the shop can partner with a qualified AV/electrical contractor and after obtaining the full RFQ and technical specifications. Without those, the bid is risky.

## Deliverables

| Deliverable | Mode | AI share | Hours |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Project management and compliance | ai_assisted | 30% | 10 |
| Site assessment and requirements confirmation | human_only | 0% | 10 |
| Procurement and vendor coordination | ai_assisted | 40% | 10 |
| Console configuration and show programming | ai_assisted | 40% | 20 |
| Physical installation and cabling | human_only | 0% | 20 |
| Testing and commissioning | ai_assisted | 20% | 20 |
| Documentation and training | ai_agent | 80% | 10 |

## Risks

- **[high]** Insufficient documentation — *Request full RFQ, technical specs, and site visit before bidding.*
- **[high]** Physical installation scope — *Partner with qualified AV/electrical contractor or confirm in-house capability.*
- **[medium]** Proprietary console compatibility — *Obtain make/model and software/file format details; include compatibility testing in bid.*
- **[medium]** Short response window — *Mobilize immediately; use AI to draft preliminary documents.*
- **[medium]** Small shop bonding/insurance — *Verify City requirements; if bonding required, consider no-go or teaming.*

## Human roles

- **Project manager / contract signatory** (10%): Legal and client accountability cannot be delegated to AI.
- **On-site installation technician** (30%): Physical removal/installation and cabling require human hands.
- **Lighting programmer / commissioning lead** (20%): Must operate console, verify cues, and troubleshoot in venue.
- **Client liaison / site assessor** (8%): Site visit and stakeholder workshops need a person.
- **Trainer** (5%): Operator training is a live, interactive activity.

## Why not more AI

- Cannot perform physical installation, cabling, or decommissioning of old console.
- Cannot sign contracts, provide insurance/bonding, or assume legal/financial accountability.
- Cannot operate or verify lighting console without detailed vendor specifications and on-site access.
- Cannot attend site visits or conduct stakeholder workshops.
- Cannot provide certified electrical/AV sign-off if required.

## Requirements & compliance

| Ref | Requirement | Status |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RFQ-1 | Submit a quotation for Stage Lighting Console Replacement as described in the RFQ. | unclear |
| RFQ-2 | Deliver and install a replacement stage lighting console. | unclear |
| RFQ-3 | Comply with City of St. Albert contracting and insurance requirements. | unclear |

## Evaluation criteria

- **Pricing** (Unknown): RFQ likely price-based, but evaluation criteria not disclosed.
- **Technical compliance** (Unknown): No technical evaluation details available.
- **Experience/qualifications** (Unknown): Not stated; may be pass/fail.

## Key dates

- 2026-08-20 — Publication
- 2026-09-10 — Closing
- Not specified — Delivery/installation deadline

## Gaps in source documents

- Full RFQ document not provided.
- No technical specifications, console make/model, or existing infrastructure details.
- No evaluation criteria or weighting.
- No contract terms, insurance/bonding requirements, or delivery timeline.
- No site visit details or physical work breakdown.
- No estimated value or budget.

## Assumptions

- The project requires physical replacement of a lighting console at a City venue.
- No security clearance is required for municipal stage lighting work.
- The shop can subcontract physical installation if needed.
- AI tools can access console software/file formats if provided by the City or manufacturer.
- The available notice and facts are representative but incomplete.

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