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Request for Qualifications Issued for Davenport Diamond Rail Grade Separation Project


TORONTO, Aug. 17, 2017 /CNW/ - Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and Metrolinx have issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for interested parties to design, build and finance the Davenport Diamond Rail Grade Separation project.

Artist's rendering of Davenport Diamond Grade Separation (CNW Group/Infrastructure Ontario)

This project is part of Metrolinx's work to provide faster, more frequent and convenient transit service across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA), as part of the GO Regional Express Rail (RER) program.

The RFQ outlines the work required at the Davenport Diamond, located in Toronto along the Barrie Rail Corridor. To accommodate the planned expansion of GO Transit rail services, the scope of work includes:

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 design and construction experience. Teams that qualify will be invited to respond to a request for proposals early in 2018. Interested companies must register with www.merx.com to download the RFQ.

Ontario is making the largest infrastructure investment in hospitals, schools, public transit, roads and bridges in the province's history. To learn more about what's happening in your community, visit Ontario.ca/BuildON.

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"The Davenport Diamond Grade Separation is a significant infrastructure project that will reduce delays and improve service on the GO rail network. It will play a crucial role in supporting GO Regional Express Rail service and the electrification of GO service on the Barrie Corridor. The improvements to the public realm that are part of the Davenport Diamond project demonstrate how the work we are doing to deliver GO RER is creating additional benefits for communities all across the GO rail network."
Steven Del Duca, Minister of Transportation

"This project will benefit thousands of commuters by offering more frequent trains and a quicker ride to work or home. Reduced car trips and increased transit ridership help to reduce traffic congestion and contribute to shorter delivery times for companies moving their products or providing services using busy GTHA highways."
Bob Chiarelli, Minister of Infrastructure

"Metrolinx is pleased to be issuing the RFQ on the Davenport Diamond Grade Separation project. After working closely with Davenport residents and stakeholders to ensure design plans reflect local needs, Metrolinx believes that the Davenport Diamond Grade Separation will be a signature community asset that will enable faster, more frequent GO train service."
John Jensen, President and CEO, Metrolinx

"Infrastructure Ontario's proven AFP model will help deliver a number of important early works projects for GO Transit's capital programming needs, including the Davenport Diamond project."
Ehren Cory, President and CEO, Infrastructure Ontario

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