CanadaBuys #RFP26-1528

City of Calgary Solicitation for Airport Transit Connection (East Leg) Planning, Design, and Administration Services

The City of Calgary is initiating a major procurement for professional services to support the Airport Transit Connection (East Leg) project, which will link the Blue Line LRT to Calgary Airport. - Government Buyer: - City of Calgary (municipal government) - Scope of Services: - Functional planning for the LRT-to-airport connection, including assessment of connection options and updates to planning studies - Preliminary and detailed engineering design, including train technology evaluation and rail access planning - Architectural services, including airport terminal station jurisdictional scan and scoping studies - Construction contract administration and post-construction administration (currently unfunded) - Key Details: - Multi-phase, comprehensive approach covering planning, design, and administration - Potential for P3 (public-private partnership) project delivery method - No specific OEMs or vendors named; focus is on professional services - Estimated contract duration is 63 months - Place of Performance: - City of Calgary, Alberta, Canada (contracting office at 677-25 Ave SE, Calgary, AB, T2G 4K8) - Notable Requirements: - Strategic planning consultation, project management, public relations, engineering, and architectural expertise - Emphasis on integration with existing transit infrastructure and airport operations

Description

The City of Calgary is seeking a qualified firm to provide functional planning, preliminary and detailed design engineering, and architectural services for the Airport Transit Connection (East Leg) project connecting the Blue Line LRT to Calgary Airport. The project includes multiple phases such as assessment of the connection, train technology re-assessment, maintenance and storage facility planning, preliminary and detailed design, and construction contract administration services. The contract duration is estimated at 63 months starting from September 30, 2026. This procurement is open to all interested parties and follows a competitive open bidding process.

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