RFPQ- Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) Services for the Design and Construction of Highway 7 East for a new BRT Median Rapidway and Stations

The Region of York is seeking qualified contractors through a mandatory electronic submission process for Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) services on the Highway 7 East Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project, identified by solicitation number BT-RFPQ-3788-26. This initiative aims to deliver approximately eight kilometers of transportation infrastructure enhancements, including a BRT median rapidway, new transit stations, and associated system upgrades to support regional growth and mobility. All submissions must be made exclusively through the Region’s Bids and Tenders website, with hard copy responses strictly rejected. The deadline for submissions is 1:00:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on June 10, 2026, and failure to meet this timeframe will result in disqualification. A mandatory requirement for participation is compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS) certification as outlined in Appendix A of the RFPQ documents; respondents lacking valid certification will be automatically excluded from consideration. All inquiries must be submitted via the Bidding Website’s 'Submit a Question' function, and requests for accommodation under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) must be directed to Denise French at Denise.French@york.ca. The project is managed by the Regional Municipality of York, with procurement oversight handled through official channels, and no alternative submission methods or administrative exceptions will be permitted.