Transport Canada names groups that will be able to submit a proposal for the HFR project
by CM Staff
Once the RFP launches this September, participants will be asked to present their proposal, including a technically and commercially feasible solution.
MONTRÉAL — The High Frequency Rail project, a Canadian infrastructure project, reportedly aims to provide clean, safe and efficient transportation to Canadians while supporting economic growth. A major milestone in this project’s procurement was reached last February with the launch of the Request for Qualifications (RFQ). This was a step towards selecting a private developer partner who will work collaboratively with VIA HFR to design and develop the High Frequency Rail project.
On Jul. 20, the Minister of Transport, Omar Alghabra, and the Minister of Canadian Heritage and Quebec Lieutenant, Pablo Rodriguez, announced the outcome of the Request for Qualifications stage of the project.
The following groups have been invited to move to the Request for Proposals (RFP) stage:
- Cadence (CDPQ Infra, SNC-Lavalin, Systra Canada, Keolis Canada)
- Intercity Rail Developers (Intercity Development Partners, EllisDon Capital, Kilmer Transportation, First Rail Holdings, Jacobs, Hatch, CIMA+, First Group, RATP Dev Canada, Renfe Operadora)
- QConnexiON Rail Partners (Fengate, John Laing, Bechtel, WSP Canada, Deutsche Bahn)
Once the RFP launches this September, participants will be asked to present their proposal, including a technically and commercially feasible solution, a business plan and a management plan for the co-development, construction, and operations phases of the project. This approach will incentivize respondents to identify and prioritize the benefits to Canadians in their proposals, while also providing them with the flexibility to take innovative approaches to meet or exceed the desired project outcomes.
“I am thrilled that High Frequency Rail — the largest infrastructure project —is advancing to the next stage of the procurement process. This exciting initiative will require strong collaboration between Transport Canada, VIA HFR, and the selected private developer partner to create a sustainable foundation for the design and development of the project. I look forward to the next phase of this project,” said Omar Alghabra, Minister of Transport.
