Basic Information

Reference Number

0000314407

Solicitation Type

RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal)

Solicitation Number

RFP-2025-DICE-618.

Title

RFP-2025-DICE-618: Track Protection Services for Metrolinx Owned Rail Corridors

Source ID

PU.AG.Ont..26.C1140326

Details

Location

Canada, Southern Ontario

Description

Request for Proposals

for the Provision of Track Protection Services for Metrolinx Owned Rail Corridors

RFP No.: RFP-2025-DICE-618

Metrolinx invites qualified firms to provide Submissions for the provision of Track Protection Services (Services) for various projects undertaken by Metrolinx on Metrolinx-owned rail corridors and yard locations. Such projects may include, but not necessarily be limited to: station platform activities, track and signal construction, snow removal, grade separations, electrification of lines, bridge widening and construction. The Services as further described in the RFP Documents generally consist of:

Applying track protection in accordance with CROR and Metrolinx GEI;

Track protection consulting, planning, and field support; and

Procuring, purchasing, installing, and operating Automatic Track Warning System and other track protection technologies.

It is the intention of Metrolinx to enter into a Contract with one (1) Proponent for the Services over a five (5) year Initial Term, with the possibility of extending the Contract for a Renewal Term of up to five (5) additional years based on incremental one-year options, exercisable at Metrolinx’s sole discretion.
Proponents who demonstrate the following experience and qualifications will be considered for award of the Contract:

valid COR™ certification with the Infrastructure Health and Safety Association (IHSA) or Out-of-Province COR™ Reciprocity (for bidding purposes only) through IHSA; or if ISO 45001 certified, the Proponent must provide a copy of the appropriate proof of current certification from the designated certification body for the jurisdiction where issued;

a current WSIB Workplace Injury Summary Report (WISR), or equivalent documentation, which shows the LTIFR data;

15 years of experience in carrying out projects within the rail environment involving track protection services in an active railway right-of-way;

15 years of experience of working in an active Class 1 rail corridor environment;

experience working on projects where adjoining properties and the surrounding community may be sensitive to the Services to be provided, and a demonstrated ability to address concerns promptly and fairly; and

working with other rail authorities

ELECTRONIC BID SUBMISSIONS will be accepted until 3:00 p.m. on April 9, 2026.
NOTE: ELECTRONIC BID SUBMISSION
Your Submission for this opportunity must be sent to Metrolinx through the use of MERX EBS. Proponents shall be solely responsible for the delivery of their Submission using MERX EBS by the Closing, in accordance with the Instructions to Proponents
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Metrolinx reserves the right to reject any or all Submissions at its sole discretion.

Dates

Publication

12-Feb-2026 02:30:20 PM EST

Bid Intent

Optional

Bid Intent Deadline

09-Apr-2026 12:00:00 AM EDT

Question Acceptance Deadline

10-Mar-2026 04:00:00 PM EDT

Questions are submitted online

Closing Date

09-Apr-2026 03:00:00 PM EDT

Bid Submission Process

Bid Submission Type

Electronic Bid Submission

Envelope 1 - Technical Submission

Pricing

No pricing in this envelope

Bid Documents List

Item Name	Description	Mandatory	Limited to 1 file
Bid Documents	Documents defining the proposal	Yes	No
No entries

Envelope 2 - Pricing Submission

Pricing

In attached document

Bid Documents List

Item Name	Description	Mandatory	Limited to 1 file
Bid Documents	Documents defining the proposal	Yes	No
No entries