Consulting Services for Pre-Design and Detailed Design for Intersection Improvements at Doncaster Avenue and Henderson Avenue

The City of Markham is soliciting professional engineering services for the pre-design and detailed design of intersection improvements at Doncaster Avenue and Henderson Avenue under solicitation 232-R-26. The scope of work includes coordinating with utility agencies for SUE investigations and relocations, incorporating Fire and Emergency Services requirements, and managing public consultation. Key deliverables include technical memoranda and project cost estimates at 30%, 60%, and 90% design completion, with all final reports and drawings requiring the seal of a Professional Engineer licensed in Ontario. The project must comply with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code, and MTO Geometric Design Standards. Award selection is based on best value, evaluated through a combination of mandatory pass/fail requirements for corporate experience and qualifications, a technical score, and a bid price weighted at 25 points. The successful consultant will be paid monthly within 28 days of invoice approval by the City's Project Manager, with disbursements capped at 5% of fees per project phase. Proponents must submit electronic proposals via the City's bidding portal by November 13, 2026, including a detailed workplan and Gantt chart. The contract requires key personnel to be available for on-site urgent matters within 24 hours and stipulates that all developed intellectual property remains the sole property of the City of Markham.