IO, Metrolinx issue RFQ for Lakeshore East project

Written by Mischa Wanek-Libman, editor
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Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and Metrolinx have issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the Lakeshore East - East Corridor Expansion project.

The RFQ scope of work calls for the construction and finance of 6.8 miles of third track to be built between Beechgrove Road and Durham Junction; the expansion and upgrade of two rail bridges; the expansion and rehabilitation of existing culverts and the construction of retaining walls to support additional track grading for the corridor.

IO says the upgrades are required to accommodate the planned expansion of GO Transit rail service on the Lakshore East line as part of Metrolinx’s work in support of GO Regional Express Rail (RER). GO RER will provide faster, more frequent and more convenient transit service across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA), including electrification of core segments of the GO rail network by 2024-25.

The RFQ is the first step in the procurement process to select a team to deliver the project. IO and Metrolinx will evaluate submissions to prequalify project teams with the relevant construction experience. Teams that qualify will be invited to respond to a request for proposals in summer 2017.

“Expanding track infrastructure, upgrading bridges and other identified infrastructure work along the Lakeshore East GO line is the next step in our plan to improve transit across the region. These improvements will allow us to proceed with the Regional Express Rail transformation, bringing residents of the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area a faster and more efficient way to travel,” said Bruce McCuaig, president and CEO of Metrolinx.

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