Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and Metrolinx have issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for interested parties to build and finance the Barrie Rail Corridor Expansion – Grading Project. The infrastructure upgrades are required to accommodate the planned increase in service on the Barrie GO line.
The contract includes double track expansion on the Barrie Corridor Line, including grading, between Union Station and Aurora GO Station; track and signals upgrades to support double track expansion; noise and retaining walls; as well as bridge expansions.
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 fall 2017.
This project is 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
“The Barrie Rail Corridor project is critical to the expansion of rail services under Metrolinx’s Regional Express Rail. Our government recognizes the importance of critical transit improvements because they keep people and goods moving, communities growing, and help build Ontario up,” Bob Chiarelli, Minister of Infrastructure, said.
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