St. Petersburg, Florida – April 16, 2026 — Roth IAMS is featured in the April 2026 issue of Municipal World, Canada’s municipal magazine, in an article titled “Innovation in procurement drives savings and efficiencies”, by Tammy Rimes, MPA, Executive Director of the National Cooperative Procurement Partners (NCPP).
The feature highlights Roth IAMS — through its division FCAPX Inc. — as a case study in how Canadian municipalities are using innovative procurement strategies and co-operative contracts to deliver measurable cost savings, strengthen asset management practices, and build long-term collaborative partnerships with trusted service providers.
A Multi-Year Partnership with the City of Vancouver
As detailed in Municipal World, the City of Vancouver faced the significant challenge of maintaining a large and diverse portfolio of buildings and facilities — spanning administrative, recreational, social housing, emergency services, libraries, and maintenance operations. In 2018, the city issued a public Request for Proposal (RFP) to identify a partner capable of undertaking comprehensive facility condition assessments across this expansive portfolio.
FCAPX Inc., a division of Roth IAMS Ltd., was awarded the contract. What began as a strategic engagement evolved into a long-term collaborative partnership grounded in clear goals and extensive consultation.
Key outcomes highlighted in the article include:
- A comprehensive facility condition assessment of over 650 buildings across the City of Vancouver’s diverse service portfolio.
- Integration of assessment data into the city’s asset planner database, generating actionable insights for long-term capital planning.
- A contract extension through a cooperative contract for the 2022–2025 period, reflecting the city’s confidence in the partnership.
- Approximately $256,000 in savings to date for the City of Vancouver through preferred pricing, helping mitigate inflationary pressures — with additional savings projected for 2026–2029.
A Model for Facility Condition Assessment Partnerships in 2026
The Vancouver partnership demonstrates how facility condition assessments, when paired with the right procurement approach, can deliver sustained value over multiple contract cycles. Comprehensive FCA data — integrated directly into the city’s asset planner database — gives municipal leaders the defensible information they need to prioritize capital investment, manage deferred capital renewal and maintenance (DCRM) risk, and justify long-term funding decisions. The Municipal World article positions this engagement within a broader 2026 trend: Canadian public sector organizations are increasingly leveraging co-operative contracts to reduce administrative burden, accelerate project timelines, and align procurement with buy-Canadian priorities.
Read the Full Article
The complete Municipal World article, which also features innovative procurement case studies from Canadore College, Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital, the False Creek Neighbourhood Energy Utility, and the City of Grande Prairie, explores how Canadian municipalities are driving savings and efficiencies through innovation in 2026.
About Municipal World
Municipal World is Canada’s municipal magazine, serving as a trusted resource connecting municipal leaders, administrators, and public sector professionals across Canada since 1891 — the longest continuous run of any municipal magazine in the world. Each month, the publication shares case studies, policy analysis, and best practices from communities shaping the future of Canadian local government. Learn more at www.municipalworld.com.
About Roth IAMS
Roth IAMS is a leading provider of facility and infrastructure asset management services across North America. With over a decade of expertise, the firm supports public and private sector organizations in solving deferred capital renewal and maintenance challenges through defensible data, proven processes, and innovative strategies.
For media inquiries, please contact:
Amanda Harper
VP, Marketing and Business Development
Amanda.harper@rothiams.com
289-834-9531
