Proposal for Prime Consultant Services for Bridge 300 and 301 Rehabilitation on Cootes Drive

The City of Hamilton is seeking a Prime Consultant for solicitation C11-54-26 to provide detailed design and construction support for the rehabilitation of Bridge 300 and Bridge 301 on Cootes Drive. The scope of work includes concrete deck overlay, waterproofing, geotechnical and geoenvironmental investigations, tree inventory and preservation plans, and pavement marking design. A critical component of the project is the integration of wildlife passage provisions, which requires coordination with stakeholders such as the Royal Botanical Gardens, Hamilton Conservation Authority, and McMaster University. The consultant is also responsible for obtaining all necessary permits from agencies including the MECP, HCA, MNRF, and Fisheries and Oceans Canada, while ensuring compliance with MECP O.Reg. 406/19 for soil management and various Ontario accessibility acts. The project timeline requires the delivery of tender documents to support the 2028 construction season, with the consultant providing construction liaison and Qualified Person oversight for an estimated two-year construction period. Proponents must submit electronic proposals via the City's bidding portal by the extended deadline of September 24, 2026, at 3:00 PM. The consultant will be tasked with implementing a stakeholder engagement plan, which may include facilitating one public meeting. This procurement is subject to the Canadian Free Trade Agreement and the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement.