Gordie Howe International Bridge Industry Days
August 5, 2015 and August 6, 2015 and July 21, 2015
The Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority (WDBA) recently released the RFQ for the Gordie Howe International Bridge.
Part of the RFQ announcement involves Industry Project meetings, along with Industry Days. Each event will take place on both the United States side and the Canadian side.
The Industry Project Meetings and Industry Days are scheduled as follows:
Introductory Project Meetings
At the meeting, the WDBA will share the scope of the requirements outlined in the RFQ.
Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Wednesday, August 5, 2015
10:00 a.m. – Registration
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Introductory Project Meeting
Location:
St. Clair Centre for the Arts
201 Riverside Drive West
Windsor, ON N9A 5K4
Detroit, Michigan, United States
Thursday, August 6, 2015
10:00 a.m. – Registration
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Introductory Project Meeting
Location:
The Atheneum Suite Hotel and Conference Center
1000 Brush Avenue
Detroit, Michigan 48226
Industry Days for Contractors, Suppliers and Service Providers
Industry Days will provide an opportunity for potential respondents to meet and network with local, regional and national contractors, suppliers and service providers. The Industry Days also provide the opportunity for local businesses to showcase themselves to potential private sector proponents on the Gordie Howe International Bridge project.
Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Wednesday, August 5, 2015
11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Registration and Set-up
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Industry Day Meet and Greet
Location:
St. Clair Centre for the Arts
201 Riverside Drive West
Windsor, ON N9A 5K4
Industry Day – Detroit, Michigan, United States
Thursday, August 6, 2015
11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Registration
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Industry Day Meet and Greet
Location:
The Atheneum Suite Hotel and Conference Center
1000 Brush Avenue
Detroit, Michigan 48226
Due to limited space, advance registration is required to attend these events, so please make sure to register by July 27, 2015. Online registration is open now. Click here to access online registration.
Click here to view the official Gordie Howe International Bridge Introductory Project Meeting and Industry Days flyer.
For more information regarding the Gordie Howe International Bridge project, click here.
Timeline
It is anticipated that the procurement process will run up to 18 months.
The Request for Qualifications was issued on July 20, 2015.
It is expected that the RFP will be issued in late 2015.
If you have any questions, please contact Glenn Bukoski at glennbukoski@mi-ita.com or Doug Needham at douglasneedham@mi-ita.com or call them at the MITA office at 517-347-8336.
