# AI workability — Assessment Model Modernization for Regulated Industrial Properties

*Buyer: Municipal Affairs · Source: apc · Closes: 01 Oct 2026 00:00 UTC*

**AI workability: 45%** (majority needs humans) · notice-only read · bid call: **MAYBE**

- Effort: 2,200 h total · 990 h AI · 1,210 h human (low confidence)

## Verdict

AI can handle data, software, and documentation portions, but core assessment methodology and stakeholder approval require human experts; overall AI-workability is below majority.

## Bid call

**MAYBE** — The work is a strong fit for AI-assisted data/model/documentation work, but the core assessment methodology requires specialized human expertise and the tender documents are too thin to confirm scope, evaluation, and security requirements. Proceed only if a qualified assessment consultant can be partnered or subcontracted.

## Deliverables

| Deliverable | Mode | AI share | Hours |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Project Initiation and Requirements Gathering | human_only | 0% | 150 |
| Data Collection, Cleaning, and Integration | ai_assisted | 60% | 350 |
| Current-State Model Review and Documentation | ai_assisted | 50% | 250 |
| Statistical Analysis and Model Calibration | ai_assisted | 40% | 350 |
| Development of Updated Depreciation Factors and Modifiers | ai_assisted | 30% | 350 |
| Software Implementation of Modernized Models | ai_agent | 80% | 250 |
| Testing, QA, and Validation | ai_assisted | 60% | 150 |
| Documentation and Training Material | ai_agent | 80% | 150 |
| Stakeholder Workshops and Approval | human_only | 0% | 150 |
| Project Management, Legal, and Contract Administration | human_only | 0% | 150 |

## Risks

- **[high]** Lack of specialized regulated-property assessment expertise in a small IT shop — *Partner with or subcontract a senior municipal assessment consultant.*
- **[medium]** Thin tender documentation limits scope and pricing confidence — *Request clarification, attend any pre-bid session, and confirm data/model access before bidding.*
- **[medium]** Regulatory and political sensitivity of assessment model changes — *Build stakeholder workshops and formal approval milestones into the delivery plan.*
- **[medium]** AI-generated valuation outputs may not be defensible in appeals — *Keep human experts in the loop for all final factors, modifiers, and methodology decisions.*
- **[low]** Possible hidden security clearance or bonding requirements — *Verify with the buyer before bidding; the notice does not mention them.*

## Human roles

- **Senior Assessment/Valuation Consultant** (20%): Provides professional judgment for model calibration, depreciation factors, and defensibility.
- **Data/Domain Analyst (Human Validation)** (15%): Validates data completeness and model outputs; interprets Alberta-specific property classes.
- **Project Manager** (8%): Client communication, schedule, and contract administration.
- **Stakeholder Engagement Lead** (7%): Facilitates workshops and obtains approvals from Municipal Affairs and industry.
- **Legal/Contracts Administrator** (5%): Contract signature, compliance, and financial accountability.

## Why not more AI

- Cannot provide professional assessment/valuation certification or defend methodology in a hearing.
- Cannot replace human judgment for regulated property class definitions and depreciation policy.
- Cannot facilitate stakeholder workshops or manage political/relationship dynamics.
- Cannot sign contracts or take legal/financial accountability.
- Lacks Alberta-specific regulatory context unless trained on local documents.

## Requirements & compliance

| Ref | Requirement | Status |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MERX notice | Potential bidders may also be required to register with the buying authority as a bidder/plan taker. | met |

## Evaluation criteria

- **Not specified** (Unknown): The notice does not disclose evaluation criteria; assume technical merit and pricing.

## Key dates

- 2026-08-21 — Publication
- 2026-10-01 — Closing Date

## Gaps in source documents

- No evaluation criteria, contract value, duration, or security clearance requirements were published.
- No detailed technical specification of the current assessment models or data formats.
- No information on stakeholder engagement expectations or approval process.
- No confirmation that the buyer accepts AI-generated deliverables or requires professional certification.

## Assumptions

- Project duration and budget are unknown; effort estimate assumes a 6-month engagement with a small team.
- No facility security clearance or bonding is required based on the notice.
- The buyer will provide access to current assessment models and historical data.
- AI agents can operate on non-cleared, non-physical work.
- The final deliverables must be defensible in Alberta's assessment appeal process, requiring human expert sign-off.

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