RFP issued to build new OPP Detachment at Ontario Place

Infrastructure Ontario, the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming, and the Ministry of Solicitor General, have issued a Stage Gate Request for Proposals (RFP) to design and construct a new administrative and maintenance building and Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment as part of the Ontario Place Revitalization Project located along the East Island.

The detachment will support year-round policing at the new Ontario Place as well as traffic patrol on the Gardiner Expressway and Don Valley Parkway once the roadways are designated as King’s Highways and uploaded to the province. The detachment will include a helicopter pad, a proposed marine unit and the first OPP Mounted Unit in Ontario to enhance patrol operations at the park,

A Stage Gate RFP is an expedited approach used to select a builder and includes two phases:

• A review of the qualifications of bidders typical in a Request for Qualifications (RFQ). Only bidders who meet the pre-determined qualification criteria will proceed to the second phase.
• Shortlisted bidders with demonstrated ability and experience to complete the design and construction obligations will receive the bid documents and attend commercially confidential meetings prior to submitting technical and financial proposals.

“Protecting Ontario starts with keeping people safe where they live, work and play, and that’s exactly what this investment delivers,” said Michael Kerzner, Solicitor General of Ontario. “This new OPP detachment will be well-positioned to patrol our highways, maintain a strong on-site policing presence and ensure the safety of families and all those visiting Ontario Place.”

The OPP detachment will be part of a new administration and maintenance complex that will replace the existing administration building at Ontario Place. The detachment will house specialized policing vehicles and operational functions required for highway patrol and onsite policing needs.

“The OPP is proud to continue working alongside the Toronto Police Service,” said Ontario Provincial Police Commissioner Thomas Carrique. “A modern and purpose-built detachment will ensure the OPP are able to maintain the safety and security of the new Ontario Place and fulfil our traffic safety responsibilities related to the Gardiner Expressway and the Don Valley Parkway being designated as King’s Highways.”

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