The following 9 contracts with a total value of EUR43.17 million (CAD56.7 million) have been awarded for technical and engineering expertise to support the Province’s delivery of the Highway 99 Tunnel Program to replace the Massey Tunnel, which will improve mobility along the corridor between Richmond and Delta. 

• COWI North America Ltd, Owner's Engineering Service (Immersed Tube Tunnel), Value EUR15.42 million (CAD15 million); 
• R.F. Binnie and Associates Ltd, Owner's Engineering Service (Highway and Civil Works), Value EUR15.42 million (CAD15 million); 
• Golder Associates, Archaeological Services, Value EUR1.60million (CAD2.10 million) 
• Golder Associates, Environmental Services, Value EUR11.25 million (CAD14.77 million); 
• Sartori Environmental Inc, Independent Environmental Monitor for the Corridor Improvement Projects, Value EUR551,990 (CAD725,000) 
• TyPlan Consulting, Marine Navigation Advisor, Value EUR245,147 (CAD322,000) 
• Lucent Quay Consulting Inc, Communication and Engagement Services (Highway 99 Tunnel Project/Steveston Interchange Project), Value EUR3.19 million (CAD4.19 million); 
• Northwest Hydraulic Consultants Ltd, Hydrotechnical and River Hydraulics Services, Value EUR3.35 million (CAD4.40 million) 
• RAM Engineering Ltd, Marine Construction Advisor, Value EUR153,788 (CAD202,000). 

Visit https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2022TRAN0012-000176. 06/22. 

Request for Proposals, deadline 08/08/2022, for a Contractor to undertake a Test Dredge in support of the Fraser River Tunnel Project, which will replace the existing George Massey Tunnel. The Test Dredge will consist of an excavation and related works within the Fraser River, approximately 300 meters upstream from the George Massey Tunnel, with the purposes of assess feasibility of the in-river excavation schedule; assess stability of the upstream and downstream slopes of the excavation; determine potential for erosion and migration of the proposed side slopes; understand feasibility and effectiveness of scour protection on the side slopes of the excavation; Determine changes to flow patterns and rates of sedimentation in the excavation.Electronic proposals has to be submitted to email FRTproposalcontact@gov.bc.ca. Visit https://new.bcbid.gov.bc.ca/page.aspx/en/bpm/process_manage_extranet/4057.  Ref.n FRTP ENG 2023 12. 30/22. 

Request for Qualifications, deadline 14/09/2023, to invite interested parties to indicate their interest in, and their qualifications for, the 800 m Fraser River tunnel project. The project includes replacement of the existing George Massey tunnel with an eight-lane, toll-free immersed-tube tunnel. The new tunnel will have three general-purpose lanes and a dedicated transit lane in each direction, as well as a separated walking and cycling path. The Project also includes either replacement or repurposing of the existing Deas Slough Bridge, and decommissioning of the Existing Tunnel once the New Tunnel is operational. Contact Fraser River Tunnel Project, Vancouver, email Contact.FRTP@gov.bc.ca. Visit https://bcbid.gov.bc.ca/, https://www.infrastructurebc.com/ and  https://news.gov.bc.ca/. Ref.n.171267. 28/23. 

Th Cross Fraser Partnership with Bouygues Construction Canada Inc., Fomento de Construcciones y Contratas Canada Ltd and  Pomerleau BC Inc, supported by design and engineering consultants Arcadis Canada Inc has been selected by the Province of British Columbia as the preferred proponent for the Fraser River Tunnel Project. The project will see a new toll-free, eight-lane immersed tunnel built to replace the aging George Massey Tunnel between Bridgeport Road in Richmond and Ladner Trunk Road in Delta. The environmental assessment continues in parallel with the development of the project design and early works with major construction starting in 2026. Visit https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2024MOTI0092-001159. 32/24.

Bow Transit Connectors (Barnard Constructors of Canada, LP, Flatiron Constructors Canada Ltd, and WSP Canada Inc) and City Link Partners (Aecon Infrastructure Management Inc, Dragados Canada Inc, Acciona Infrastructure Canada Inc, Parsons Inc, and AECOM Canada Ltd) have been shortlisted through RFQ for main construction of Green Line Phase 1, from Shepard to Eau Claire, in Calcary. 

Phase 1 is the largest infrastructure project to be constructed in the City’s history and will build the 18km core of the Green Line, constructing the most technically complex section of the new LRT line to support future expansion to the north and south.   

As Bow Transit Connectors and City Link Partners advance through the procurement process, Green Line will connect local contractors and suppliers with the teams to explore project opportunities.  

Contact  City of Calgary, attn Verica Gigic, tel +1 403-268-4087, email  verica.gigic@calgary.ca and Shahroz.Ehsan@calgary.ca. For further on the procurement status please click here and ca/46.  Visit https://www.calgary.ca/green-line/. Ref.n. AB-2022-02211.  14/23.   

FortisBC Energy, Inc. awarded to Frontier-Kemper Constructors, a Tutor Perini Corporation subsidiary, the EUR173.10 million (CAD$341 million) contract for the tunnel component of the Eagle Mountain - Woodfibre Gas Pipeline project. The project consists of using two TBMs to bore an approximately 9-km tunnel between the town of Squamish, British Columbia, Canada and the Woodfibre LNG industrial site, located southwest of downtown Squamish. The tunnel will play an important role in protecting sensitive ecosystems and wildlife within the Skwelwil’em Squamish Estuary by locating underground a 60.96 cm natural gas pipeline system that Frontier-Kemper will install as part of the project. The tunnel will measure four meters in diameter and will run at depths of approximately 25 m to 450 m below ground surface. Pre-construction activities, including design, procurement and construction planning, are expected to commence in March 2022 with construction anticipated to begin in early 2023. Substantial completion is anticipated in 2025. Visit http://investors.tutorperini.com. 09/22. 

Bessac, Soletanche Bachy’s specialized subsidiary, in an integrated consortium with the Canadian company EBC, has won the EUR 125.02 million (CAD183.8 million) contract to build a new storm collector for the city of Toronto, named Fairbank Silverthtorn Storm Trunk Sewer System.  

The contract provides for the completion of:  

• A gravity storm main collector 4.5 m in diameter and 2.4 km long, built with an TBM EPB, which will be designed and manufactured by Bessac 
• 10 sections of local collectors 1.8 m in diameter and 1.8 km in total length, built by MTBM pipe jacking 
• An outfall section 1.8 m in diameter and 120 m in length built by open cut 
• A structure to discharge water into the natural environment   

Work is expected to last 31 months and involves the construction of 21 shafts.  

This project is part of the City of Toronto’s Basement Flooding Protection Program. It will reduce the impact of heavy rains and sewer backups for more than 4,645 homes and will provide protection against flooding over an area of ​​140 hectares. Visit https://www.soletanche-bachy.com/ and https://www.ebcinc.com. 39/21. 

Request for proposal, deadline 24/06/2021, for the Construction of the Annacis Water Supply Tunnel. The work includes but is not limited to: tunneling, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical and associated environmental and other work, for the construction of two deep vertical shafts, a 2.3 km long tunnel, installation of a welded steel water main pipe in the tunnel and shafts, construction of valve chambers, and installation of surface piping (the “Work”). Work also includes functional testing and commissioning support of the constructed facilities. For further on the tender, please click here. Bid n. 20-354. 23/21. 

Traylor-Aecon General Partnership from Vancouver, a consortium comprised of Traylor Bros Inc. (60%) and Aecon Infrastructure Inc (40%), has secured the EUR201.89 million (CAD288 million) contract for the Construction of the Annacis Water Supply Tunnel. The work includes but is not limited to: tunnelling, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical and associated environmental and other work, for the construction of two deep vertical shafts, a 2.3 km long tunnel, installation of a welded steel water main pipe in the tunnel and shafts, construction of valve chambers, and installation of surface piping (the “Work”). Work also includes functional testing and commissioning support of the constructed facilities. For further on the tender, please click here. Visit https://www.traylor.com/ and https://www.aecon.com. Bid n. 20-354. 05/22. 

The Quebec Ministry of Transportation has awarded the EUR726 million (CAD1,142 million) contract for rehabilitation of the 1.5km Louis Hippolyte Lafontaine Tunnel on the A25 and its access roads to the consortium Renouveau La Fontaine, comprising VINCI subsidiaries (50%) – Eurovia, consortium leader, and Dodin Campenon Bernard – and Canadian company Pomerleau (50%).

The  tunnel, beneath the Saint-Lawrence River and opened in 1967, links the eastern part of the Island of Montreal to the city of Longueuil. The works, to be carried out between early 2021 and July 2025, will include tunnel: repairing the structure, installing new fire protection facings, landscaping and architectural finishes, modernising all electrical, E&M and supervisory infrastructure, as well as deploying new technologies to increase operator and user safety (fire safety equipment and smoke evacuation systems); access roads: widening the A20 motorway with the addition of a new bus and carsharing lane, as well as updating 25 km of pavement (on the A25 and A20) and an interchange.  Visit https://www.vinci.com/vinci.nsf/en/press-releases/pages/20200730-1830.htm and https://pomerleau.ca/. 31/20.

Requests for Qualification (RFQ), deadline 18/08/2020, for the DBFOM (Design Build Finance Operate Maintain) contract for Rolling Stock, Systems, Operations and Maintenance for the entire Ontario Line, for a 30-year term. The contract will involve Rolling Stock: the vehicles (trains); Systems: all track, communications and train control systems for the Ontario Line; the Operations, Maintenance and Storage Facility , the Operations Control Centre and the Backup Operations Control Centre; working collaboratively with the TTC in accordance with future operations and maintenance agreements; integrating fare equipment with the PRESTO system.

The pre-bidding webinar will be on 16/06/2020 at 10:00:00 AM EDT. Contact Infrastructure Ontario , attn Andrew Flynn, tel  416-346-6543, email andrew.flynn@infrastructureontario.ca. For tender information please click here. Ref.n. 0000176892. 23/20.

Requests for Qualification (RFQ), deadline 18/08/2020, for the DBF (Design-Build-Finance) contract for the southern portion of the Ontario Line, from Exhibition/Ontario Place to the Don Yard portal (west of the Don River). The contract will include Civil:  ground works required to build the tunnels and stations; utility and conduit works to prepare for the RSSOM mechanical and electrical systems; guideway structures and facilities to prepare for the track structure to be installed by the RSSOM contractor Stations:  1  above-ground station to be integrated with the existing GO Transit Exhibition Station, 2 underground stations to be integrated with the existing TTC Osgoode and Queen subway stations and 4 new underground stations (King/Bathurst, Queen/Spadina, Moss Park, Corktown); Tunnel: a 6 km tunnel and all associated tunnelling works from Exhibition to Don Yard portal (west of Don River).

The pre-bidding webinar will be on 16/06/2020 at 10:00:00 AM EDT. Contact Infrastructure Ontario , attn Monica Silaghi, tel  416-326-6845, email monica.silaghi@infrastructureontario.ca. For tender information please click here. Ref.n. 0000176859. 23/20.

Infrastructure Ontario and Metrolinx are pleased to announce the preferred proponent teams to deliver the Ontario Line South Civil, Stations and Tunnel (South) and Ontario Line Rolling Stock, Systems, Operations and Maintenance (RSSOM) contracts.  

Ontario Line South contract – Preferred Proponent team: Ontario Transit Group 

• Applicant Lead: Ferrovial Construction Canada Inc., VINCI Construction Grands Projets 
• Design Team: AECOM Canada Ltd., COWI North America Ltd., GHD Limited, SENER Group 
• Construction Team: Ferrovial Construction Canada Inc., Janin Atlas Inc. 
• Financial Advisor: Agentis Capital 

The scope of work for the South contract includes:  

• A design-build-finance contract for the southern portion of the Ontario Line, from Exhibition/Ontario Place to the Don Yard portal (west of the Don River) 
• Civil: ground works required to build the tunnels and stations; utility and conduit works to prepare for the RSSOM mechanical and electrical systems; guideway structures and facilities to prepare for the track structure to be installed by the RSSOM contractor 
• Stations:  one above-ground station to be integrated with the existing GO Transit Exhibition Station; two underground stations to be integrated with the existing TTC Osgoode and Queen subway stations; four new underground stations (King/Bathurst, Queen/Spadina, Moss Park, Corktown) 
• Tunnel: a 6 km tunnel and all associated tunnelling works from Exhibition to Don Yard portal (west of Don River)  

Ontario Line RSSOM contract – Preferred Proponent team: Connect 6ix 

• Applicant Lead: Plenary Americas, Hitachi Rail, Webuild Group (Salini Impreglio Canada Holding Inc.), Transdev Canada Inc. 
• Design Team: Hitachi Rail, IBI Group Professional Services (Canada) Inc. 
• Construction Team: Hitachi Rail, Webuild Group (Astaldi Canada Design & Construction Inc. and Salini Impreglio Civil Works Inc.), NGE Contracting Inc 
• Operations, Maintenance and Rehabilitation Team: Hitachi Rail, Transdev Canada Inc. 
• Financial Advisors: National Bank Financial Inc., Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation 

The RSSOM scope of work includes: 

• A design-build-finance-operate-maintain contract for the entire Ontario Line, for a 30-year term 
• Rolling Stock: design, supply, operate and maintain the vehicles (trains) 
• Systems: design, build, operate and maintain all track, communications (e.g. network, Wi-Fi, CCTV, passenger information) and train control systems for the Ontario Line 
• Design, build, operate and maintain the Operations, Maintenance and Storage Facility (where the vehicles are stored; the Operations Control Centre (where staff control train operations and are connected to TTC and GO Transit systems) and Backup Operations Control Centre 
• Working collaboratively with TTC in accordance with future operations and maintenance agreements 
• Integrating fare equipment with the PRESTO system 

Visit https://www.infrastructureontario.ca/Preferred-Proponent-Teams-Selected-Ontario-Line-South-and-RSSOM/

Infrastructure Ontario and Metrolinx have awarded a fixed-price contract to Ontario Transit Group for EUR 4.44 bn (CAD6 bn) to design, build and finance the Ontario Line Southern Civil, Stations and Tunnel (South Civil) package.  

The Ontario Transit Group team includes: 

Applicant Lead: Ferrovial Construction Canada Inc., VINCI Construction Grands Projets 

Design Team: AECOM Canada Ltd., COWI North America Ltd., GHD Limited, SENER Group 

Construction Team: Ferrovial Construction Canada Inc., Janin Atlas Inc. 

Financial Advisor: Agentis Capital   

The team will begin mobilizing its design and construction crews, with major works to commence in early 2023. The South Civil contract is anticipated to be completed in 2030.  

Scope of work for the Ontario Line South Civil design-build-finance package includes:  

• A 6km tunnel and associated tunnelling works from Exhibition to Don Yard portal (west of the Don River) 
• Groundworks required to build the tunnels and stations; utility and conduit works to prepare for the RSSOM mechanical and electrical systems; guideway structures and facilities to prepare for the track structure to be installed by the RSSOM contractor 
• Stations: 
• One above-ground station to be integrated with the existing GO Transit Exhibition Station 
• Two underground stations to be integrated with the existing TTC Osgoode and Queens subway stations 
• Four new underground stations (King/Bathurst, Queen/Spadina, Moss Park, Corktown) 

The Ontario Line project is being delivered through various P3, progressive design-build and traditional procurement contracts, which are all being staged accordingly for their successful delivery.  

The Ontario Line will be a 15.6-km new rapid transit line running between the Ontario Science Centre and Exhibition/Ontario Place in Toronto, with 15 stations, including six interchange stations. The new line will provide more than 40 connections to other bus, streetcar, light-rail transit and regional rail services. Click here and ca/41 for tunnelbuilder archive.  Visit https://www.infrastructureontario.ca. 45/22. 

Infrastructure Ontario and Metrolinx have awarded to Connect 6ix the EUR 6.52 bn (CAD9bn) contract to design, build, finance, operate and maintain the Ontario Line Rolling Stock, Systems, Operations and Maintenance (RSSOM) package for a 30-year term. 

The Connect 6ix team includes:  

Applicant Lead: Plenary Americas, Hitachi Rail, Webuild Group (Salini Impreglio Canada Holding Inc.), Transdev Canada Inc. 

Design Team: Hitachi Rail, IBI Group Professional Services (Canada) Inc. 

Construction Team: Hitachi Rail, Webuild Group (Astaldi Canada Design & Construction Inc. and Salini Impreglio Civil Works Inc.), NGE Contracting Inc. 

Operations, Maintenance and Rehabilitation Team: Hitachi Rail, Transdev Canada Inc. 

Financial Advisors:National Bank Financial Inc., Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation 

 Visit https://www.infrastructureontario.ca/. 46/22 

Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and Metrolinx have issued the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the Pape Tunnel and Underground Stations – Progressive Design-Build contract for the Ontario Line North segment. 

The Project will include the design, construction, supply, integration, commissioning and handover of the following key elements, including but not limited to: 3 km of twin running tunnels, associated portals, and cavern for the track double crossover turnouts; two underground stations (Pape and Cosburn) and two portals; underpinning of the existing TTC Pape Station on Line 2; interface with Line 2 TTC subway; three Emergency exit buildings.  

The Applicants’ Meeting shall be held on November 22, 2022, time 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM (Eastern Time)/19:00 – 20:30 (Rome time), Location: Live Remote Webinar 

Visit  https://www.merx.com/ and https://www.infrastructureontario.ca . Ref.n. 0000236200. 46/22. 

Three teams have been shortlisted and invited to bid on the Pape Tunnel and Underground Stations package for the Ontario Line North Segment, which is being delivered using a Progressive Design-Build delivery model. Shortlisted teams were selected based on criteria identified in the Request for Qualifications process that began in November 2022, which included their design and construction experience. 

The following teams and their prime team members were invited to respond to the RFPs: 

STRABAG Inc. 

Applicant Lead: STRABAG Inc. 

Design Team: STRABAG Inc., Arup Canada Inc. 

Construction Team: STRABAG Inc. 

Pape North Connect 

Applicant Leads: Webuild S.p.A., FCC CONSTRUCCIÓN, S.A. 

Design Team: IBI Group Professional Services (Canada) Inc., AECOM Canada Ltd. 

Construction Team: Webuild S.p.A., FCC CONSTRUCCIÓN, S.A. 

Trillium Subway Partners 

Applicant Leads: Acciona Infrastructure Canada Inc., Eiffage Innovative Canada Inc., Amico Infrastructures Incorporated 

Design Team: WSP Canada Inc. (Lead Designer), Typsa Canada Inc., LEA Consulting Ltd. 

Construction Team: Acciona Infrastructure Canada Inc., Eiffage Innovative Canada Inc. 

Teams will begin preparing proposals that detail how they will deliver this project. Proposals will be evaluated by Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and Metrolinx and the top-ranked team will work collaboratively with Metrolinx during a Development Phase, expected to start in 2024. Once the Development Phase is completed, Metrolinx will have the option to sign a contract with the successful team. 

The Ontario Line will be a 15.6-km new rapid transit line in Toronto running between the Ontario Science Centre and Exhibition/Ontario Place, with 15 stations along the way. The new line will provide more than 40 connections to other subway, bus, streetcar, light-rail transit and regional rail services. 

The Ontario Line project is being delivered through various Public-Private-Partnership (P3), progressive design-build and traditional procurement contracts, which are all being staged accordingly for their successful delivery. Visit https://www.infrastructureontario.ca . Ref.n. 0000236200. 18/23.  

Infrastructure Ontario and Metrolinx have selected Pape North Connect to deliver the Ontario Line Pape Tunnel and Underground Stations contract. The team has signed a Development and Master Construction Agreement (DMCA) with Metrolinx, under a progressive design-build contract.  

The Pape North Connect team includes: 

• Applicant Leads: Webuild Civil Work Inc., Fomento de Construcciones y Contratas Canada Ltd. 
• Design Team: Arcadis Professional Services (Canada) Inc., AECOM Canada Ltd. 
• Construction Team: Webuild Civil Work Inc., Fomento de Construcciones y Contratas Canada Ltd. 

 The scope of work includes 3 km of twin tunnels under Pape Avenue from the Gerrard portal to the Don Valley bridge; two tunnel portals at Gerrard Avenue and Minton Place; one underground station at Pape Avenue and Danforth Avenue (interchange with the TTC’s existing Pape Station on Line 2) and another underground station at Cosburn Avenue and Pape Avenue; three emergency exit/ service buildings; ​underpinning of the existing TTC Pape Station; and a rail switch/crossover in the tunnel near Sammon Avenue. 

Visit https://www.infrastructureontario.ca , https://www.webuildgroup.com/ and  https://www.fccco.com/en/  .

03/24. 

Request for Qualification, deadline 26/06/2020, for design, construction, financing and maintenance of the LRT line and annexed works in Quebec City. The new line will be 22km long with 35 stations and two terminals.

The alignment will include two tunnels: 2.6km and 0.9 km long. The contract will include tracks and equipment. Value project EUR1.49 bn (CAD 2.3 bn).Contact Ville de Quebec, attn Linda Labbé, Quebec, tel 418

641-6411 2275, email linda.labbe@ville.quebec.qc.ca.  For tender information visit https://seao.ca/. Ref.n. 1350539.  18/20.

Request for Qualifications, deadline 15/04/2020, for the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension tunnel. The Advance Tunnel  contract involves:

•        Tunnelling works for approximately 6 km of the 9.2-km light rail transit extension

•        Design and construction of launch and extraction shafts, tunnels, as well as headwalls for emergency exit buildings and stations

•        Supply tunnel boring machines (TBMs) and install segmental precast concrete tunnel liners

•        Activities necessary to build the tunnel (e.g. utility relocations, supports for shaft and headwalls, temporary power supply, lighting, ventilation, and drainage).

Question acceptance deadline: 01/04/2020. Contact Infrastructure Ontario, attn Zuhal Darawal, tel  416-805-3946, email zuhal.darawal@infrastructureontario.ca. For tender information please click here

https://www.merx4.merx.com/public/solicitations/1286100371/abstract.

Ref.n. 0000172311.  11/20.

Request for Qualifications, deadline postponed from 15/04/2020 to 29/05/2020, for the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension tunnel. The Advance Tunnel  contract involves:

•        Tunnelling works for approximately 6 km of the 9.2-km light rail transit extension

•        Design and construction of launch and extraction shafts, tunnels, as well as headwalls for emergency exit buildings and stations

•        Supply tunnel boring machines (TBMs) and install segmental precast concrete tunnel liners

•        Activities necessary to build the tunnel (e.g. utility relocations, supports for shaft and headwalls, temporary power supply, lighting, ventilation, and drainage).

Postponed question acceptance deadline: 15/05/2020. Contact Infrastructure Ontario, attn Zuhal Darawal, tel  416-805-3946, email zuhal.darawal@infrastructureontario.ca. For tender information please click here.  Ref.n. 0000172311.  18/20.

Infrastructure Ontario and Metrolinx have identified West End Connectors as the First Negotiations Proponent (FNP) to design, build and finance the tunnels for the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension projects - Advance Tunnel Contract.  

The West End Connectors team includes: 

Applicant Lead: Aecon Infrastructure Management Inc., Dragados Canada Inc., Ghella Canada Ltd. 

Construction Team: Aecon Infrastructure Management Inc.,Dragados Canada Inc., Ghella Canada Ltd. 

Design Team: TYPSA Inc., EXP Services Inc., Dr. G. Sauer & Partners Corporation, Pedelta Canada Inc. 

Financial Advisor: ACS Infrastructure Canada, Aecon Concessions, Scotiabank Capital, Ghella Investments & Partnerships 

Of the shortlisted teams invited to submit bids, the FNPs were the highest ranked after the proposals were evaluated. The teams were evaluated based on criteria identified in the Request for Proposals process that began in August 2020. Criteria included design and construction methodology, approach to managing the project and the collaborative behaviours of key individuals of the Proponent teams.  

The identification of West End Connectors as FNP  is the result of an open, fair and competitive procurement process overseen by third-party fairness monitors. For more click ca/39 and visit https://infrastructureontario.ca and http://www.metrolinx.com/. 09/21. 

Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and Metrolinx have awarded a fixed-price contract of $729.2 million to West End Connectors to design, build and finance the tunnels for the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension project. 

The West End Connectors team includes Aecon Infrastructure Management Inc., Dragados Canada Inc., Ghella Canada Ltd (Developer), TYPSA Inc., EXP Services Inc (Design),  

Aecon Infrastructure Management Inc., Dragados Canada Inc., Ghella Canada Ltd (Construction) and ACS Infrastructure Canada, Aecon Concessions, Scotiabank Capital, Ghella Investments & Partnerships (Financial). 

The project is being delivered through IO’s Public-Private Partnership (P3) model, which transfers appropriate risks associated with design, construction and financing of the project to the private sector. 

Construction is expected to begin in spring 2021, with major tunnel boring works to start in spring/summer of 2022.  

The Eglinton Crosstown West Extension Advance Tunnel scope of work includes approximately 6 km of tunnelling for the 9.2-km extension; design and construction of launch and extraction shafts, tunnels, as well as headwalls for emergency exit buildings and stations; supply TBMs and install segmental precast concrete tunnel liners; activities necessary to build the tunnel (e.g. utility relocations, supports for shaft and headwalls, temporary power supply, lighting, ventilation, and drainage). Visit https://infrastructureontario.ca/. 21/21.  

Request for qualifications, deadline 01/02/2022, to design, build, and finance the second tunnelled section, between Jane Street and the future Mount Dennis Station,  at the eastern end of the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension in Toronto, Advance Tunnel Contract 2 (ATC2). Question Acceptance Deadline: 19/01/2022.  Contact Infrastructure Ontario, attn Katherine Czok, email catherine.czok@infrastructureontario.ca, Qassim Dada, email Qassim.Dada@infrastructureontario.ca.  Visit https://www.merx.com. Ref.n. 0000211441 . 03/22. 

The Request for Proposals (RFP) stage has closed for teams to submit their tenders to design, build and finance the second Advance Tunnel Contract (ATC2) for the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension (ECWE). This 500-m tunnel will start east of Jane Street and connect to the future Mount Dennis Station. 

Following a fair, open, and transparent Request for Qualifications (RFQ) process, two teams were shortlisted and invited to respond to an RFP in April of 2022: Acciona-GIP Joint Venture (AGJV) and STRABAG. Both teams submitted their proposals by the RFP deadlines. 

Submissions will be evaluated and IO and Metrolinx expect to award the ATC2 tunnelling contract in Spring 2023. A fairness monitor is overseeing the entire procurement process. 

Visit https://www.infrastructureontario.ca/. 46/22. 

Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and Metrolinx have awarded the EUR 174.61 million (CAD255 million) contract to STRABAG Inc. to design, build and finance the second underground segment of the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension, which includes a 500-m tunnel from east of Jane Street to Mount Dennis Station.

The STRABAG team includes:

• Developer: STRABAG Inc.
• Design: WSP Canada Inc. and Dr. G. Sauer & Partners Corporation
• Construction: STRABAG Inc.
• Financial Advisor: STRABAG Inc.

Infrastructure Ontario opted for a hybrid contract incorporating elements from both Design-Build and PPP agreements. Strabag’s obligations are limited to the project’s Design, Build, and Financing (DBF) aspects, while the Operation and Maintenance (O&M) responsibilities are excluded from the contracted works.

Enabling works for the project are underway and major construction is expected to begin later in 2024.

The Eglinton Crosstown West Extension Advance Tunnel Contract 2 scope of work includes:

• Design and supply of mining and tunnelling equipment;
• Detailed design and construction of the launch and extraction shafts and tunnel portal east of Jane Street;
• Detailed design and construction of the tunnel between the portal and Mount Dennis Station using the sequential excavation method;
• Modifications at Mount Dennis Station to accommodate extended Eglinton Crosstown LRT service; and
• Utility work and road modifications along Eglinton Avenue West to accommodate construction activities. Visit https://www.infrastructureontario.ca/. 08/24.

Request for Qualifications (RFQ), deadline 07/06/2024, for Stations, Rail and Systems (SRS) contract for the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension (ECWE). 

The SRS package of work will be procured through a progressive design-build contract model. The scope of work includes:

• Seven new stations.
• Installation, testing, and commissioning of all rail and track components and systems equipment.
• Roadway modifications and utility works.
• Coordination with project companies on handover items from the advance tunnelling and elevated guideway contracts.

A recommended Applicants’ Meeting will be held  as Live Webcast Webinar on 2024/04/04 12:00:00 AM EDT. Each Applicant must send the Contact Person a list of proposed attendees for the Applicants’ Meeting on or before April 4, 2024. Question Acceptance Deadline: 2024/05/31.  Contact Infrastructure Ontario, attn

Aida Daemi, tel +1-647-265-4533,  email aida.daemi@infrastructureontario.ca.  Visit https://www.infrastructureontario.ca/ and https://www.merx.com. Ref.n. 0000267022. 13/24.

Three pre-qualified bidding teams have been selected to participate in the Request for Proposals (RFP) stage for the contract to build the EUR1.93 bn (CAD2.83 bn) Broadway subway extension project in Vancouver.

The Acciona-Ghella JV, composed of Acciona Infrastructure Canada, Ghella Canada, IBI Professional Services (Canada), DIALOG BC Architecture Engineering Interior Design Planning, Mott MacDonald Canada Ltd, Ingenieria Especializada de Obra Civil e Industrial SA, Parsons and Corporacion Acciona Infraestructuras); the Broadway Connect JV, composed of Dragados Canada, Aecon Infrastructure Management, ACS Infrastructure Canada, Aecon Concessions, a division of Aecon Construction Group, Dragados SA, Aecon Group, Hatch Ltd, WSP Canada, Dr. G. Sauer & Partners, VIA Architecture, Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions, a Division of Wood Canada Ltd and Sener; the West 9th Partners, composed of SNC-Lavalin Capital, SNC-Lavalin Constructors Pacific, SNC-Lavalin, SNC-Lavalin Grou will have until next year to submit their bids for the design, build and finance project.  Contact Broadway Subway Project, Vancouver, email BSPContact@gov.bc.ca. For more information click here. 31/19.

The Province of British Columbia announced it has awarded the EUR1.104 bn (CAD1.728 bn) contract to the Broadway Subway Project Corporation - a Acciona (60%) and Ghella (40%) Joint Venture - to design, build, test and partially finance the  Broadway Subway Project, a 5.7 km extension of the Millennium Line from VCC-Clark Station to Broadway and Arbutus in Vancouver, with six new underground stations.  Construction will begin in fall 2020, with the line in service in 2025. 

Contact Broadway Subway Project, Vancouver, email broadwaysubway@gov.bc.ca. For more information click here and visit https://www.broadwaysubway.ca/ and https://www.ghella.com/. 38/20.