Ontario Construction News staff writer
The deadline for pre-qualified proponents to submit proposals for the Collingwood Grain Terminals Revitalization project has been extended by one business day.
Due to the widespread impact of the recent internet outage, council decided to change original deadline of July 22, 2022 to July 25, 2022 at 3:30 p.m.
Three proponents were pre-qualified in May 2022:
- Diamante Urban Corporation
- Fram Building Group Ltd.
- Streetcar Developments Inc. & Dream Unlimited Corp.
Each proponent has outlined a commitment to developing a vision aligned with guiding principles including structural preservation of the terminals in some form, optimized public access, and to energize and animate Heritage Drive.
Following the new deadline staff will complete a compliance review of RFP documents received with the independent Fairness Monitor, followed by a technical evaluation.
Proponents that meet the established criteria will advance to the interview stage of the process. To uphold the integrity of the RFP, proponents are not permitted to engage with the public until the successful proponent is determined. Once Council awards the project to the successful proponent, the proponent will be responsible for implementing their public consultation strategy.
The town expects to announce the contract award in August.
The successful developer will revitalize the unique property that is home to the Collingwood Grain Terminals and the surrounding spit land on Heritage Drive.
“This is an opportunity to repurpose and reimagine the historical waterfront property. The Town is committed to respecting the local heritage of the Terminals by preserving the Terminals in some form, while also ensuring the surrounding land encourages public access to the waterfront,” the project description states.