TramCité announced the selection of consortia Tram Alliance and Quebec Connexion Capitale as the preferred bidders for two major contracts for the Québec City tramway project. They will be responsible for the design and construction of the civil works and systems for the TramCité network. The selection of the consortia followed a rigorous, competitive and transparent request for proposals process led by CDPQ Infra, in accordance with industry best practices and under the supervision of an independent monitor.
Preferred consortia: Civil contract: TRAM ALLIANCE, comprised of : Construction Kiewit Cie; EBC Inc. and Engineering subcontractor : Kiewit Conception, supported by WSP, Artelia, Cima+, and Régis et Richez_Associés. Systems contract: QUEBEC CONNEXION CAPITALE, comprised of : AtkinsRéalis Major Projects Inc; Siemens Mobilité Ltée and Engineering subcontractor : joint venture AtkinsRéalis/Siemens. The proposals were evaluated based on several criteria, including technical quality, proposed approach, team expertise, execution capacity, knowledge of the local market, compliance with the project schedule, and adherence to the project's financial framework. The bidding teams delivered high-quality work and demonstrated a high level of collaboration throughout the process.
CDPQ Infra thanks them for their contribution. Next steps: The two selected consortia will align their respective proposals with the rolling stock supplier during the co-development and detailed design phase. This formal process, carried out within the rigorous contractual framework agreed upon by the project partners, will span a period of 14 months.
This phase will make it possible, among other things, to refine technical solutions, consolidate planning, and prepare for upcoming works in alignment with TramCité's overall schedule.
