Metrolinx and Infrastructure Ontario have announced that four teams have been prequalified to bid on the On-Corridor Works project as part of the GO Rail Expansion program which will provide more travel options for residents and commuters. Upon delivery, the GO Rail Expansion program will provide faster, more frequent, two-way, all-day service on core segments of the GO rail network.
Teams were prequalified from a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) process that began in March 2018 and were evaluated based on their experience and ability to design, build, finance, operate and maintain a project of this scope and complexity.
The prequalified teams are:
EnTransit
- Applicant Lead: SNC-Lavalin Capital, Siemens Project Ventures, Keolis
- Construction Team: SNC-Lavalin, Siemens
- Design Team: SNC-Lavalin, Siemens, Balfour Beatty Rail
- Operations & Maintenance Team: Keolis SNCF, SNC-Lavalin, Siemens
- Financial Advisor: National Bank
MTR Kiewit Partners
- Applicant Lead: MTR, Kiewit
- Construction Team: MTR, Kiewit
- Design Team: MTR, Arup, Mott Macdonald
- Operations & Maintenance Team: MTR
- Financial Advisor: Scotiabank
ONcore Transit
- Applicant Lead: ACS
- Construction Team: Dragados Canada
- Design Team: AECOM, Sener
- Operations & Maintenance Team: ACSIC, RATP Dev, Bombardier
- Financial Advisor: Astris Finance and Rubicon
ONxpress Transportation Partners
- Applicant Lead: Aecon Concessions, John Holland, Meridiam Infrastructure, Alstom Transport Canada
- Construction Team: Aecon IM, John Holland, Alstom
- Design Team: WSP, Hatch, Alstom
- Operations & Maintenance Team: Deutsche Bahn, John Holland, Aecon O&M
- Financial Advisor: RBC Dominion Securities
The scope of the On Corridor Works project includes:
- Operation of train services including train driving;
- Timetable planning, train control and dispatch for all operators across the GO-owned rail network;
- Design, build, finance, integration, maintenance, rehabilitation or renewal of the railway corridor (civil infrastructure, tracks, systems, signaling, rolling stock, etc.);
- Refurbishment, maintenance, servicing and cleaning of all rolling stock and procurement of new rolling stock;
- Construction of new maintenance and train storage and/or layover facilities;
- Reconstruction of Union Station track and platforms; and
- Compliance with Metrolinx safety, security and emergency management policies.
The On-Corridor Works project is a part of the Province’s GO Rail Expansion program that will transform the existing GO Rail network into a world class rail system, create vibrant communities and provide greater opportunities for local jobs and business investment in the Greater Golden Horseshoe.