Call For Tenders
Tender No. RQQ-2021-ERNA-571
Metrolinx is issuing this Request to Qualify and Quote (RQQ) to retain the services of Vendor(s) and establish a Vendor of Record
(“VOR”) Agreement to provide the goods and/or services described herein.
Metrolinx is accepting Submissions for the provision Design Consulting Services to be delivered on as needed basis for Request No. RQQ-2021-ERNA-571.
Metrolinx is a crown agency of the Government of Ontario under the Metrolinx Act, 2006, reporting to the Ministry of Transportation. It was created to improve the coordination and integration of all modes of transportation in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA). The Metrolinx mandate includes delivering the best possible transportation services today while leading the way to an even better, more convenient service tomorrow; making the best possible use of public transportation investment dollars; and measurably improving the quality of life in the region.
The Stations Capital Delivery Unit, part of GO Expansion in the Capital Projects Group at Metrolinx, is responsible for capital improvements to existing GO Stations and net new stations on the GO Rail Network.
The objective of this Request to Qualify and Quote (RQQ) is to solicit proposals from Proponents for the provision of the Existing Stations Renovations (ESR) project, to complete the detailed design for the renovation of existing GO Rail Stations, as well as engineering services during construction (an option exercisable at the sole discretion of Metrolinx). The requirements are more particularly described in Scope of Work of this Request Document.
This project is to complete the detailed design for the renovation of existing GO Rail Stations across the GO Transit network, in order to improve accessibility, customer experience, safety and overall increased demand for the future. The scope of work includes, but is not limited to; parking lot, bus loop and PUDO expansion, accessibility improvements throughout the entire station footprint, platform works such as snowmelt and edge tiles, and all aspects of station building rehabilitation (electrical, HVAC, mechanical, interior renovation and one new station building structure). The project currently has a reference concept design completed, including Environmental, SUE and Geotechnical Due Diligence for all stations, except for Oakville GO, which can be used to progress the design efforts.
The objective of this Request to Qualify and Quote (RQQ) is to solicit proposals from Proponents for the provision of Design Consulting Services and optional engineering services during construction on an emergent basis over a two-year term, with three additional option years. The requirements are more particularly described in Scope of Work of this Request Document.
ELECTRONIC BID SUBMISSION will be accepted until 3:00 p.m. on April 4, 2022.
***NOTE: ELECTRONIC BID SUBMISSION
Your Submission for this opportunity must be sent to Metrolinx through the use of MetrolinxMERX EBS. Bidders shall be solely responsible for the delivery of their Submission using MetrolinxMERX EBS by the Closing, in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders.
Only Consultant who possess the following experience and qualifications will be considered for award of this Contract:
(A) The necessary resources to sustain and complete the Services to the satisfaction of Metrolinx;
(B) Fifteen (15) years of experience in design, construction support and project management of railway corridors;
I) Heavy civil works related to railway infrastructure
II) Station buildings
III) Architectural, landscape and structural design of transit facilities
IV) LEED Certified building facilities
(C) Ten (10) years demonstrated experience with construction projects undertaken on a live railway corridor which continues to operate during construction..
Metrolinx reserves the right to reject any or all Submissions at its sole discretion.
