Commercial Opportunities with WDBA
The Gordie Howe International Bridge project is a once-in-a-generation undertaking. Not only will the project deliver much-needed transportation improvements for international travellers, it will also provide jobs and opportunities for growth to the Windsor-Detroit region and includes features that make this project truly distinctive. Managed by Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority (WDBA), the project is being delivered through a public-private partnership (P3). WDBA’s private-sector partner will be responsible to design, build, finance, operate and maintain the Canadian and US Ports of Entry and the bridge and to design, build and finance the Michigan Interchange. Michigan will be responsible for the operations and maintenance of the Michigan Interchange.
The Gordie Howe International Bridge project will provide significant economic opportunity for local suppliers and contractors. The project will boost the local and regional economies by directly and indirectly supporting the creation of jobs over the lifespan of the planning and construction periods.
WDBA Procurement Opportunities
WDBA procurement opportunities and associated tender information will be posted at www.merx.com. Should any opportunities meet your firm’s capabilities and capacities, we ask that you access these specific tenders through the MERX website and submit your proposals through the MERX electronic bid submission system.
Current Tenders
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Awarded Procurement Opportunities (since January 2018)
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Investment Grade Traffic and Revenue and Price Elasticity Study for the Gordie Howe International Bridge.
C&M Associates Inc.
Briefing Note Writing Training & Internal Policy Writing Training
Mussio La Grassa Inc.
Project Delivery
The Gordie Howe International Bridge project is being delivered as a public-private partnership. As such, WDBA’s private-sector partner, Bridging North America, is responsible for contracting service providers and securing materials and resources for the delivery of the Bridge, US and Canadian Ports of Entry, and the Michigan interchange.
To discuss potential business opportunities with Bridging North America, please request contact information by email to [email protected].