Item - 2025.GG21.7

The General Government Committee:

1. In accordance with Section 195-8.4 of the Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195 (Purchasing By-Law), authorized the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services, to enter into an agreement with Stantec Consulting Ltd., being the highest scoring Supplier based on the evaluation criteria included in the Solicitation and meeting the requirements of Request for Proposal Doc4929553192, to provide Professional Consulting Services for the Bridge Program Management Assignment Number 3, in the amount of $20,427,325 including contingency and net of all applicable taxes and charges ($20,786,846 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), all in accordance with the terms and conditions as set out in the Request for Proposal and any other terms and conditions satisfactory to the Chief Engineer and Executive Director of Engineering and Construction Services and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

The purpose of this report is to advise of the results of the Request for Proposal Doc4929553192, Contract Number RFP-24ECS-BE-01PM, for Professional Consulting Services for the Bridge Program Management Assignment Number 3, and to request the authority to enter into an agreement with Stantec Consulting Ltd., in the amount of $20,427,325 including contingency and net of all applicable taxes and charges ($20,786,846 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries).

This work is an essential part of the City's broader Bridge Rehabilitation Program, which ensures Toronto’s bridges and culverts are maintained in a state of good repair. These investments help prolong the life of vital infrastructure, enhance public safety, and reduce long-term capital costs.

The Bridge Rehabilitation Program supports the state-of-good-repair of City-owned bridges and culverts. This Assignment will provide full consulting services - including program management, design, and construction supervision - for the rehabilitation of 28 bridges between 2025 and 2028.

Stantec Consulting Ltd., was selected as the highest-scoring proponent based on technical and financial evaluations, demonstrating both strong qualifications and competitive pricing. The procurement followed a transparent two-envelope process with a rigorous technical threshold.