CanadaBuys #AB-2026-03936

Northern Rail Corridor Feasibility and Strategic Assessment Consulting RFP

Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors is seeking a consultant to conduct a strategic study of northern rail corridor options. - Government Buyer: - Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors office - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Services Requested: - Comprehensive feasibility and strategic assessment of northern rail corridor options - Evaluation of economic, logistical, and environmental feasibility - Analysis of trade potential and integration with existing rail infrastructure - Review of regulatory requirements - Development of governance models - Identification of trade and revenue opportunities - Unique Requirements: - Proposals must be submitted as two separate PDF files (qualification and fee) - Consideration of regional rail access initiatives - Selection based on overall value, not lowest cost - Contract Details: - Four-month contract duration - Competitive open bidding under Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) - Place of Performance: - Transportation and Economic Corridors office, 4999 98 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Description

This Request for Proposal (RFP) invites qualified proponents to submit proposals for the Northern Rail Corridor Study. The study involves a comprehensive feasibility and strategic assessment of northern rail corridor options to enhance Alberta's trade and infrastructure network. The scope includes evaluating economic, logistical, and environmental feasibility of potential corridors, analyzing trade potential and integration with existing infrastructure, reviewing regulatory requirements, and developing governance models. The contract duration is 4 months starting from July 13, 2026, and the procurement method is competitive open bidding under the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA).

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