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HEP Cars Renovation Program Market Day

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20231110International

Submission Closed12/06/2023, 04:00:00 PM UTC

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VIA Rail Canada Inc. is seeking interested prime contractors to participate in a Market Day for the proposed HEP Cars Renovation Program. This all-day event is scheduled for the first quarter of 2024 at the Montreal Maintenance Centre, where VIA will present the program details, showcase the railcars, and outline the specific scope of work. The event is designed to facilitate direct engagement and discussion between the agency and potential bidders. This solicitation, identified by number 20231110, is managed by the Government of Canada. All relevant bidding documents and further information are available through the Merx platform. Interested parties should contact Jean-François Daviault for additional inquiries regarding this federal opportunity.

General Info

VIA Rail seeks prime contractors for HEP Cars Renovation Program Market Day 2024.

Agency

Government of Canada → VIA Rail Canada Inc.

NAICS

336510 - Railroad Rolling Stock Manufacturing

Place of Performance

CAN

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PhaseClosed

PostedDec 6

Solicitation

Response DeadlineDec 6

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Submission Closed

12/06/2023, 04:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyGovernment of Canada → VIA Rail Canada Inc.

Contacts1 person available

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Organization / AgencyGovernment of Canada → VIA Rail Canada Inc.

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Jean-François DaviaultPoint of Contact

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

VIA would like to invite interested prime contractors to a Market Day for the proposed HEP Cars Renovation Program to be held in Q1 2024 at VIA’s Montreal Maintenance Centre. During this all-day event, VIA will present the program and the railcars, and provide further detail on the scope of work. Participants will also be offered an opportunity to engage in discussion with VIA regarding the program. Bidding and Documents are available on http://www.merx.com. Fees may apply; See https://www.merx.com/public/pricing for more information.

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