York Bids and Tenders #RFPQ-3864-26

Prequalification for Kennedy BRT Roadway Widening and Infrastructure Construction in Markham

York Region is seeking general contractors for future Kennedy Bus Rapid Transit construction work in Markham. - Buyer and project: The Region (York Region), for the Kennedy BRT corridor from YMCA Boulevard to Highway 7 in Markham; York Region Transit (YRT) stops are included in the scope. - Procurement: Prequalification of general contractors to compete for future construction tenders. - Work requested: Widen and rehabilitate the roadway to six lanes, including two centre BRT lanes; rehabilitate the Rouge River bridge; complete excavation, grading, drainage and stormwater work; construct BRT stations and YRT bus stops; and install paving, pavement markings, retaining walls, sidewalks, a unidirectional cycle track, signals, illumination, signage, and landscaped medians. Work also includes utility and municipal-service changes and driveway restoration. - Notable requirements: Construction staging must maintain access and existing traffic lanes. Accelerated work is required in part of the project area around the annual Honda Indy Race event. Respondents must meet the Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS) certification requirements; submissions are electronic only. - OEMs and vendors: No OEMs, product vendors, or named construction contractors are identified.

Description

The Region intends to issue individual Requests for Tender for Kennedy BRT projects in Markham, from YMCA Boulevard to Highway 7, with construction expected to start in 2027. Work includes widening and rehabilitating the roadway for six lanes, including two centre BRT lanes, and related bridge, drainage, transit-stop, signal, sidewalk, cycle-track, retaining-wall, paving, and utility work. Traffic staging must maintain access and existing traffic lanes, and part of the work area requires accelerated construction due to the annual summer Honda Indy Race event. Respondents must meet the OHSMS certification requirements in Appendix A; electronic submissions only are accepted.

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