Trade Agreement: Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT)
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Attachment: YES (MERX) Electronic
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Best Overall Proposal
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements:
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)
FOR NEW BRIDGE FOR THE ST. LAWRENCE CORRIDOR PROJECT
FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF CANADA
FILE NO.: T8010-140002/A
PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY: Lisa Wong
EMAIL ADDRESS: N••••••••@••••••••.••.ca
THE RFQ RESPONSE SUBMISSION DEADLINE
HAS BEEN CHANGED TO MAY 7, 2014 AT 14H00 (ET).
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NATURE OF REQUIREMENTS
PURPOSE
The purpose of this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is to
invite interested parties to submit Responses to this RFQ
indicating their interest in, and qualifications for, the
project. Based on these responses, Canada intends to select, in
accordance with the terms of this RFQ, a shortlist of three
Proponents to be invited to participate in the next stage of the
procurement process, the Request for Proposals (RFP) stage.
The term of the project agreement will commence on financial
close and continue for a period of approximately 35 years which
includes a construction period of approximately five (5) years
and a fixed operating period of 30 years. It is anticipated that
construction will commence in 2015 and be staged such that the
project connecting the South Shore in Brossard to Île des Soeurs
is completed by the end of 2018, and the project construction in
its entirety is completed by 2020. The operating period could be
extended in the case of early completion of construction but
will not be less than 30 years. Financial benefits/penalties
related to early/late completion will be set out in the payment
mechanism which will be described in the RFP.
SCOPE
Canada is seeking strong competition from domestic and
international consortia, in order to select the private partner
who is best able to deliver a world-class project on time and in
a manner that ensures the best value for Canadians. Canada will
take all steps necessary to ensure that the procurement process
for the New Bridge for the St. Lawrence Corridor Project is
open, fair and transparent. The project is for the provision of
design, construction, finance, operation and maintenance
services for:
- New Bridge for the St. Lawrence
- New Île des Soeurs Bridge
- Reconstruction and widening of Autoroute 15 on Montreal island
- Reconstruction of Autoroute 15 on Île des Soeurs Bridge
- Tolling Infrastructure and Intelligent Transportation Systems
The project will also include operation and maintenance for the
Clement Bridge and tolling infrastructure.
Project Objectives:
Ensure Continued Safety and Service
- Remove traffic from the existing Champlain Bridge by the end
of 2018
- Maintain safety of the corridor prior to, during and after
construction
- Deliver a long-term solution that efficiently meets
pre-defined operational and maintenance service requirements
Promote Economic Growth
- Improve system connectivity to promote continuous and safe
flow of people and goods
- Strengthen the economy through job creation and the
improvement of the local, regional and national gross domestic
product
Provide Value for Money for Canadians
- Provide long lasting infrastructure that meets high technical
standards and needs of users
- Obtain and maintain high quality infrastructure at the lowest
life cycle cost possible
- Ensure appropriate risk transfer to the private partner for
financing, design, construction, maintenance and operations of
the project
Foster Sustainable Development and Urban Integration
- Build a bridge which contributes to the corridor's status as
the premier gateway to Montréal through architectural features
and quality that complement Montréal's landscape
- Deliver a project that is shaped by the local environmental
and social context
- Plan and construct a project that protects the surrounding
natural environment through rigorous environmental monitoring
and mitigation measures
- Promote sustainable transportation by building a dedicated
public transit corridor and providing for a safe and accessible
multi-use path for pedestrians and cyclists
PROJECT'S INFORMATION SESSION AND SITE VISIT
In support of this procurement process, the Government of Canada
will hold, for interested respondents, an information session
and a site visit of the project area. These events will be held
in Montréal during the week of March 31, 2014.
An information session will be held on March 31, 2014. This
session will contain two parts, the first from 10:30 a.m. to
12:00 p.m. (noon) and the second from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
where the scope of the requirement outlined in the RFQ will be
reviewed and questions will be answered. The information session
will be held at The Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel, 900
René-Lévesque Blvd. West, Montréal, Québec, H3B 4A5.
The site visit will be held on April 1, 2014 from 8:00 a.m. to
12:00 p.m. (noon). Participants are to gather no later than 7:50
a.m. in the lobby of The Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel, 900
René-Lévesque Blvd. West, Montréal, Québec, H3B 4A5.
Information regarding registration for these events is detailed
in the Request for Qualifications.
PWGSC has retained the services of a Fairness Monitor to provide
independent assurance the procurement process is being conducted
in a fair, open, and transparent manner.
ENQUIRIES
Respondents with questions regarding this RFQ may direct their
enquiries to N••••••••@••••••••.••.ca
DELIVERY DATE:
As described within the RFQ.
This PWGSC office provides procurement services to the public in
the official languages of Canada (English and French).
Delivery Date: Above-mentioned
The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any
procurement.
Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.
