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Opportunities to assist WDBA expected to be released over the next two weeks

WINDSOR, ONTARIO – Over the next two weeks, opportunities for businesses to support the activities of the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority (WDBA) will be posted locally and/or through the MERX.electronic tendering service.

The initial series of Requests for Proposals / Quotations will focus on helping WDBA become operational and will include opportunities for information technology, website development services, branding and accommodations. More office and project related opportunities will be issued over the coming months.

“These requests for proposals mark an important step towards WDBA becoming fully operational", said Michael Cautillo, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority. "We look forward to having local and area businesses compete and for them to be part of this exciting project."

WDBA is committed to offering contract and employment opportunities through fair and transparent competitive processes. Information on Requests for Proposals and other opportunities will be published in local newspapers, on the MERX system, and eventually on a new WDBA website.

About the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority

The Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority (WDBA) is a not-for-profit Canadian Crown corporation created to manage the procurement process for the design, construction, financing, operation and maintenance of the new Gordie Howe International Bridge between Windsor, Ontario and Detroit, Michigan through a public-private partnership (P3). The WDBA is also responsible for project oversight. For more information on WDBA visit www.gordiehoweinternationalbridge.com and follow WDBA on Twitter at www.twitter.com/wdbabridge.

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For more information, please contact Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority at 519-946-4859.

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