In a move which will save time and paperwork for road developers, the government is considering a proposal to allow a developer, who is once recognised as being qualified for the bidding process for a particular project, to bid for other projects as well without going through the qualification process again. As per the proposal, the eligibility will be valid for a one-year period. Join discussion...

The Ontario government has invited the consortiums short-listed to design, build, finance and maintain a new courthouse in Thunder Bay to submit proposals for the project. The courthouse, to be located in downtown Thunder Bay, will consolidate the services of existing courthouses within one facility, increasing the number of courtrooms available, providing better public access and security, and improving health and safety standards. Join discussion...

Deloitte India is the financial consultant to the Hyderabad Metro Rail project and will help the state government in evaluating bids for the project besides acting as transaction advisor. The Hyderabad Metro Rail Limited (HMRL) called for Request For Proposal (RFP) from interested firms through open bids last month and the bids were finalised on Saturday. Join discussion...

Three groups of companies have been asked by the Alberta government to submit proposals to build a bundle of elementary and middle schools in Edmonton and Calgary through a public-private partnership (P3). A Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the Alberta Schools Alternative Procurement phase two (ASAP II) P3 schools bundle was issued in May. Join discussion...

A request for proposals (RFP) to identify a preferred proponent to continue the Route 1 Gateway Project was released today by the New Brunswick Highway Corporation (NBHC). The announcement was made by Transportation Minister Denis Landry, who also serves as chairperson of NBHC. "As a result of the Charter for Change, the Government of New Brunswick made a commitment to complete Route 1 as a four-lane highway," said Landry. "Through this project, we are delivering on that promise and making Route 1 safer and more efficient." Join discussion...

The ambitious National Highway Development Programme (NHDP) has failed to achieve the desired results and is unlikely to yield any political dividend to the ruling UPA in the ongoing elections. The government’s latest review of the scheme admits that out of 60 projects for which RFPs (requests for proposal) were issued, 38 have not attracted even a single bidder in the last five years of UPA rule. Many in the government feel the project, launched during NDA regime and now almost nine years old, suffers from several lacunae that detract private bidders. Join discussion...

Private consultants have until March 20 to tell the Pittsburgh Parking Authority how much money the authority could raise by the "sale or lease of all or a portion" of the Parking Authority's assets. The authority today released a three-page request for proposals seeking consultants. Join discussion...

The bid is for the master operation and maintenance, and long-term design, construction and finance of facilities of approximately 168 acres to support and enhance maritime activity for a term of at least 30 years. Join discussion...

The eastern extension to the 407-ETR tollroad will be "a tolled highway with the province retaining control and ownership of the extension," according to an Ontario Ministry of Transportation announcement today. However the province will issue a request for proposals (RFP) later this year, so some kind of public-private contract seems to be envisaged. It may be design-build-operate, or a highly regulated concession. That remains to be seen closer to the issuance of the RFP. Join discussion...

Another key milestone has been reached today with the decision to invite three pre-qualified bidding teams to participate in the request for proposals (RFP) stage to design, build, finance and maintain the South Fraser Perimeter Road (SFPR). Join discussion...