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Calgary Board of Education - Request for Quotes - JAMF Pro Software…

Closes in 7 hours 26 Aug 2026 00:00 UTC

Official notice

IT fit 70 JAMF Pro software/services is niche but a small shop with Apple device management expertise could bid.

Our call:

AI workability

Bid call: MAYBE The bid is a software licensing renewal with support, which is largely administrative and relationship-driven. AI can significantly reduce bid preparation effort, but the shop must confirm JAMF reseller/partner eligibility and obtain the full Bonfire documents. Without those, the risk of disqualification or mispricing is high.

DeliverableModeAI shareHoursNotes
RFQ Response and Submission Package
Review tender documents, prepare compliance responses, draft pricing narrative, assemble submission for Bonfire. 		ai assisted 75% 12 AI can draft and format the response, but a human must review, approve, and submit through Bonfire.
Licensing Renewal Transaction
Coordinate with JAMF/Apple, issue purchase order, sign contract, and complete financial commitment. 		human only 10% 10 Requires an authorized signatory and financial accountability; AI can only assist with scheduling and documentation.
JAMF Support Services Delivery
Provide ongoing JAMF Pro support, troubleshooting, and knowledge base updates to CBE. 		ai assisted 25% 20 AI can help with diagnostics, documentation, and knowledge retrieval, but a qualified human must own support outcomes.
Project Management and Client Communication
Manage timelines, stakeholder updates, and coordination with CBE. 		ai assisted 40% 8 AI can draft updates and track tasks, but human relationship management is required.
Financial and Legal Compliance
Ensure insurance, terms, and financial obligations are met before contract execution. 		human only 5% 5 Legal and financial sign-off cannot be delegated to AI.

Risks

  • high Full scope and evaluation criteria are only available via Bonfire; extracted facts are thin.
    Mitigation: Download all documents immediately and validate assumptions before bidding.
  • high Shop may not be an authorized JAMF reseller or partner, which could disqualify the bid.
    Mitigation: Verify reseller/partner status with JAMF before investing in the bid; consider partnering with an authorized reseller.
  • medium Short 13-day turnaround for a compliant submission.
    Mitigation: Use AI to accelerate drafting and compliance checks; assign a human to final review and submission.
  • medium No estimated value or license volume provided, making pricing and financial exposure uncertain.
    Mitigation: Request clarification via Bonfire or build a conditional pricing model.
  • medium Support obligations may require certified JAMF administrators.
    Mitigation: Confirm whether support is a pass-through license renewal or active service; staff accordingly.

Human roles needed

  • Authorized signatory / contract owner · 20% — Must sign the contract and take legal/financial accountability.
  • Financial and legal reviewer · 15% — Must verify pricing, insurance, terms, and compliance before commitment.
  • JAMF/Apple vendor relationship manager · 25% — Must coordinate licensing renewal, reseller agreements, and vendor support.
  • Technical support engineer (JAMF admin) · 30% — Must own support outcomes, troubleshoot complex issues, and provide accountable service.
  • Project manager / client liaison · 10% — Must manage client relationship, workshops, and stakeholder communication.

Why not more AI

  • AI cannot sign contracts or commit the company legally or financially.
  • AI cannot hold or verify JAMF reseller/partner authorization.
  • AI cannot provide certified or accountable technical support without human oversight.
  • AI cannot attend client meetings or manage relationship trust.
  • AI cannot perform financial transactions or manage insurance/bonding requirements.

Suggested delivery stack

  • Use an LLM-based document drafting tool to generate the compliance matrix, pricing narrative, and submission package.
  • Use a procurement/project tracking tool to manage deadlines and deliverables.
  • Use JAMF APIs and scripting for automated inventory/health checks if support services include reporting.
  • Use a shared drive with version control for the final Bonfire submission package.
  • Use a simple CRM to track licensing renewal dates and client communication.
Requirements & compliance (4)
RefRequirementKindCompliance
Submission Channel Electronic Quotation Submissions ONLY via Bonfire at https://cbe-ab.bonfirehub.ca/opportunities/110221
AI can prepare the submission package, but a human must create and submit via the Bonfire account.		 mandatory met
Contact Method Queries must be submitted via Bonfire at https://cbe-ab.bonfirehub.ca/opportunities/110221
AI can draft queries, but a human should submit them through Bonfire.		 other met
Document Precedence When the information in this online posting varies from the downloadable documents, the information in the documents always supersedes the information shown below.
Full downloadable documents are not included in the extracted facts; must be obtained from Bonfire.		 other unclear
Trade Agreements No trade agreements are applicable to this solicitation process
No trade agreement constraints identified.		 other met
Evaluation criteria & key dates
  • Not specified in extracted documents · Unknown — Evaluation criteria are only in the Bonfire project scope; must download the full RFQ to confirm whether this is lowest price or best value.
  • 2026-08-13T00:00:00+00:00 — Published
  • Thu Aug 13, 2026 2:00 pm (MT) — Posting Date & Time (MT)
  • Wed Aug 26, 2026 2:00:00 pm (MT) — Closing Date & Time (MT)
  • 2026/08/26 10:00 EDT — Closing Date & Time (EDT)
  • 2026-09-01 — Estimated Contract Start Date
  • 2027-08-31 — Estimated Contract End Date
Assumptions & gaps

Assumptions

  • The shop has or can obtain JAMF reseller/partner authorization before bidding.
  • The actual scope is limited to license renewal and support, not implementation or on-site work.
  • No security clearance or bonding is required for this solicitation.
  • The buyer will accept a small shop if pricing and compliance are competitive.
  • The support component is ongoing and requires human accountability.

Gaps in source documents

  • Full project scope is only available via Bonfire and was not included in the extracted facts.
  • No evaluation criteria or weighting were provided in the extracted facts.
  • No estimated value, license count, or pricing schedule was provided.
  • No confirmation of JAMF reseller/partner requirements.
  • No details on support service levels, SLAs, or response times.

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Buyer
Calgary Board of Education
Type
other
Location
Calgary Board of Education
Notice type
—
Published
13 Aug 2026
Closes
26 Aug 2026 00:00 UTC
GSIN
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UNSPSC
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Description

Calgary Board of Education - Request for Quotes - JAMF Pro Software…

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SAP Ariba system maintenance SAP Ariba will be unavailable for scheduled maintenance at the times listed below. We apologize for any inconvenience. Saturday, August 22 from 8:00 pm until 11:59 pm (EDT) Buy Canadian Policy The Government of Canada has introduced new policies to protect, build, and transform Canadian industries. Check out Buy Canadian Policy for more information on what this could mean for you. Calgary Board of Education - Request for Quotes - JAMF Pro Software Renewal Licensing and Support Solicitation number AB-2026-05699 Publication date 2026/08/13 Closing date and time 2026/08/26 10:00 EDT Status Status Open Time to closing 4 days 12:54 hours Create a notification to follow this notice Follow this notice How to bookmark this notice Bookmark this notice Description The Calgary Board of Education (CBE) is seeking to secure a vendor(s) for the purchase of the JAMF Pro Software Renewal Licensing and support for CBE’s upcoming fiscal year (September 01, 2026 to August 31, 2027). Our current licensing for the JAMF Suite expires August 31, 2026. More details are provided in Porject Scope via Bonfire Platform. https://cbe-ab.bonfirehub.ca/opportunities/110221 Show more description Show less description Contract duration The estimated contract period will be 11 month(s), with a proposed start date of 2026/09/01. Trade agreements No trade agreements are applicable to this solicitation process Partner with another business Are you interested in partnering with other businesses for this opportunity? Add your company to the list of businesses who are interested in partnering . This list does not replace or affect the tendering procedures for this procurement process. Businesses are still required to respond to bid solicitations, and to compete based on the set criteria. For more information please read the Terms of use . Contact information Contracting organization Organization Calgary Board of Education Address 1221-8th Street SW Calgary, CA-AB, T2R 0L4 CA Contracting authority Ruby Bassit Address 1221-8th Street SW 1221-8th Street, SW Calgary, Alberta, T2R 0L4 Canada Bidding details Full details for this tender opportunity are available on a third-party site Click on the button below to be directed to this website. Note that on the third-party site you may need an account to view and/or bid on this tender. Information on any fees or additional costs to access the full details is outlined in the Description tab of this tender opportunity. View full details on third-party site Related notices There are currently no notices related to this notice. Eligibility and terms and conditions Government of Canada tender and awards notices, solicitation documents, and other attachments are fully accessible and available free of charge and without having to register on CanadaBuys. Information may be available on another source prior to being available on CanadaBuys. You may have received this information through a third-party distributor. The Government of Canada is not responsible for any tender notices and/or related documents and attachments not accessed directly from CanadaBuys.canada.ca. Government of Canada tender or award notices carry an OpenGovernment License - Canada that governs its use. Related solicitation documents and/or tender attachments are copyright protected. Please refer to our terms and conditions page for more information. Summary information Notice type Other Language(s) English Region(s) of delivery Alberta Region of opportunity Alberta Contract duration 11 month(s) Procurement method Competitive – Open Bidding Commodity - UNSPSC Click the links below to see a list of notices associated with the UNSPSC. 43233200 Security and protection software See a list of notices associated with this UNSPSC 43233200 Security and protection software 43230000 Software See a list of notices associated with this UNSPSC 43230000 Software 43233206 Cloud-based protection or security software See a list of

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AB-2026-05699 - Posting - Purchasing Connection Buyers Suppliers Browse search Find UNSPSC codes Support Open & Competitive Opportunity • Request for Quotes Share JAMF Pro Software Renewal Licensing and Support APC Reference # AB-2026-05699 Internal Reference # 2026RFQ000471 Time Until Closing 4 days 18 hrs 54 min Category Services Contracting Organization Calgary Board of Education Bookmark Express Interest Open Evaluation Selection Awarded Posting Date & Time Thu • Aug 13, 2026 • 2:00 pm (MT) Closing Date & Time Wed • Aug 26, 2026 • 2:00:00 pm (MT) General Info Contact Info Submission Info Document Downloads Interested Suppliers When the information in this online posting varies from the downloadable documents (see below), the information in the documents always supersedes the information shown below. This opportunity has been posted on an external procurement service. Use the following link to access the posting directly on that service for the most up-to-date opportunity details, bid document downloads, and submission information. ----- https://cbe-ab.bonfirehub.ca/opportunities/110221 General information Contracting Organization Calgary Board of Education Organization Address 1221-8th Street SW Calgary, Alberta T2R 0L4 Canada Posting Type Open & Competitive Opportunity Solicitation Type Request for Quotes Region(s) of Delivery Alberta, Calgary Trade Agreement(s) Not applicable Description The Calgary Board of Education (CBE) is seeking to secure a vendor(s) for the purchase of the JAMF Pro Software Renewal Licensing and support for CBE’s upcoming fiscal year (September 01, 2026 to August 31, 2027). Our current licensing for the JAMF Suite expires August 31, 2026. More details are provided in Porject Scope via Bonfire Platform. https://cbe-ab.bonfirehub.ca/opportunities/110221 Estimated Contract Start Date Sep 1, 2026 Estimated Contract End Date Aug 31, 2027 Estimated Contract Duration 0 Year(s) — 52 Week(s) — 0 Day(s) *These estimated contract dates and duration are only estimates and subject to change. UNSPSC Commodity Codes The United Nations Standard Products and Services Code (UNSPSC) is an international classification system for products and services. You can use these codes to search for opportunities/notices that match the specific categories of products and/or services you supply. Previously used Goods and Services Identification Number (GSIN) codes are also listed, where available, as a convenience to Suppliers. Code GSIN Code Description Code Level 43230000 N7030 Software Family 43233200 N7030 Security and protection software Class 43233206 N7030 Cloud-based protection or security software Commodity 43233700 N7030 System management software Class 81112501 W Computer software licensing service Commodity Note: Access the full open dataset of codes used in APC at Open Government . Back to top Contact information If you have questions, please only use the Contact Method outlined below. Contact Method Queries must be submitted via Bonfire at: https://cbe-ab.bonfirehub.ca/opportunities/110221 Back to top Submission information Submission Channel(s) Follow the instructions... Electronic Quotation Submissions ONLY via Bonfire at: https://cbe-ab.bonfirehub.ca/opportunities/110221 Back to top Document downloads Please take note When you download a document, you are automatically added to the Interested Suppliers List (below) and subscribed to email notifications for this opportunity. You can remove yourself from this list by selecting the "Update Interest" button at the top of this page and then unselecting the "I'm interested in this opportunity" checkbox in the Express Interest section. Procurement document(s) may be available for download at an external procurement service via the following link: ----- https://cbe-ab.bonfirehub.ca/opportunities/110221 Documents Document Name File Info Download All Document Name File Info There are currently no items to display. Back to top Interested suppliers Intereste

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