The Jacques Cartier re-decking project encompassed several noteworthy features, both in terms of procurement, contract administration, and design. The project delivery method was structured as a design-build using a two-stage tendering process. The first stage consisted of a public tender for prequalification in which three consortiums were eventually qualified to submit technical and financial proposals for the project in separate envelopes. The tender documents included a base case design supplied by the Owner as well as detailed specifications covering all facets of the project with particular emphasis placed on the need to maintain traffic and hence ensure full service to users during rush hour periods. A selection committee was formed to review submissions in both stages and eventually recommend a contract award to the consortium whose proposal offered the overall best value. The contract incorporated a performance bonus (1M $) as well as penalties (1.65M $) attached to specific milestones in order to create incentives to complete the project on time. Important penalties were also built into the project to ensure that traffic lanes were opened with no delays on a daily basis. This project ws submitted for the Sustainable Urban Transportation Award in 2003.
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