Opportunity
Merx #0000320297
Design Services for Thunder Bay Expressway Expansion (Highways 61 and 11/17)
Posted
April 22, 2026
Respond By
May 29, 2026
Identifier
0000320297
NAICS
541330, 237310, 237990
The Government of Ontario is seeking design services for the expansion of Highways 61 and 11/17 (Thunder Bay Expressway) to a four-lane divided freeway with interchanges in Thunder Bay. - Government Buyer: - Government of Ontario, Engineering / Project Delivery office - Scope of Work: - Design services for 13.6 km of highway expansion from Arthur Street to Balsam Street - Conversion of existing highway to a four-lane divided freeway with interchanges - Review and update of the 2016 Approved Environmental Assessment as needed - Field investigations and preparation of design reports - Development of cost estimates - Coordination of utility relocations - Management of property acquisitions - Products/Services Requested: - Highway expansion design services (no part numbers or quantities specified) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned - Electronic bid submission required - No pricing required at time of bid - Place of Performance: - 13.6 km corridor in the City of Thunder Bay, Ontario, from 1.1 km south of Arthur Street to 1.3 km north of Balsam Street - Period of Performance: - One-time project with delivery by project completion date
Description
This study involves design work in support of the ministry plan to expand Highways 61 and 11/17 (Thunder Bay Expressway) from Arthur Street to Balsam Street to a four-lane divided freeway with interchanges. The design work includes a review of existing conditions, updating the Approved Environmental Assessment (2016) as required, field investigations and associated design reports, cost estimates, utility relocations, and property acquisitions. The project is located in Thunder Bay, Ontario, covering a length of 13.6 km. The bid submission is electronic, with no pricing required, and the closing date is June 3, 2026.