A Request for Proposals (RFP) was released to two proponent teams for the Green Line Light Rail Transit (LRT) Phase 1 – the longest light-rail project and largest infrastructure investment in the history of Calgary, Alberta. One of the two teams will be selected as the development partner responsible for the design, construction and finance of the project, which will run from Shepard to Eau Claire.
The city explains the 18-kilometer (11.18-mile) Phase 1 is a catalyst for Calgary’s growth and, as future funding becomes available, the full 46-kilometer (26.6-mile) vision for Green Line will be realized delivering economic, social, environment and quality of life benefits for Calgarians.
The two teams selected to submit RFPs following a Request for Qualifications process are Bow Transit Connectors and City Link Partners. The teams consist of the following companies:
- Bow Transit Connectors
- Barnard Constructors of Canada LP
- Flatiron Constructors Canada Ltd
- WSP Canada Inc.
- City Link Partners
- Aecon Infrastructure Management Inc.
- Dragados Canada Inc.
- Acciona Infrastructure Canada Inc.
- Parsons Inc.
- AECOM Canada Ltd
“The release of the RFP is an exciting day for the Green Line LRT Project and the city of Calgary. The strength of the two competing teams contributes to the confidence we have in our ability to deliver the project on behalf of Calgarians,” said Chair of the Green Line Board Don Fairbairn.
The city of Calgary says both teams bring significant breadth and depth of megaproject experience. The project will “embrace the local industry” and both teams will begin building out their local project teams.
Following the selection of a development partner in early 2023, a 12-month development phase will allow for collaboration, design progression and better understanding of risks, costs and schedule before a final project agreement is entered by the city and the selected development partner.
Mischa Wanek-Libman | Group Editorial Director
Mischa Wanek-Libman is director of communications with Transdev North America. She has more than 20 years of experience working in the transportation industry covering construction projects, engineering challenges, transit and rail operations and best practices.
Wanek-Libman has held top editorial positions at freight rail and public transportation business-to-business publications including as editor-in-chief and editorial director of Mass Transit from 2018-2024. She has been recognized for editorial excellence through her individual work, as well as for collaborative content.
She is an active member of the American Public Transportation Association's Marketing and Communications Committee and served 14 years as a Board Observer on the National Railroad Construction and Maintenance Association (NRC) Board of Directors.
She is a graduate of Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism and Mass Communication.
