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1993 April 15
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR THE COQUITLAM RIVER CROSSING
NORTH OF LOUGHEED HIGHWAY

INTRODUCTION

The Cities of Port Coquitlam and Coquitlam propose to undertake a joint feasibility study for a four jane
bridge crossing the Coquitlam River. The route joining Ozada (Coquitlam) and Lincoln (East side: Port
Coquitlam) witi be a major arterial. Major urban development of the area east of the Coquitlam River and
north of Lougheed is anticipated to commence in 1997. Traffic modelling of a small number of altemative
routes will be used to establish the effectiveness of each as a travel corridor.

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SCOPE OF STUDY

Review existing as built records in both Port Coquidam and Coquitlam;

Review land use plans;

Review projected traffic volumes in sub area traffic model (EMME II);

Carry out preliminary geotechnical investigation;

Meet with Engineering staff at commencement of project and at 50%, 90% and 100% stages of the
Teport;

Evaluate and compare routes for road and bridge locations;

Provide preliminary vertical and horizontal alignments and intersection designs;

Accommodation for pedestrian/bicycle movements

Local access and traffic circulation

Submit 10 copies of draft report and 20 copies of final report

Evaluate and compare alternative conceptual designs for bridge crossings;

Provide order of magnitude costs for each alternative;

Consult Agencies including Ministry of Transportation and Highways, Ministry of Environment (Fish
and Wildlife Branch, Water Management Branch), Fisheries and Oceans Canada (G.V.R.D.); ,
Provide financial and schedule progress reports on the study bi monthly;

Submit monthly invoices with every second study progress report.

Identify any transit requirements.

Make a preliminary environment assessment of the site to be included in the evaluation of altemative
crossings.

Comment on funding altematives through the Provincial Ministry of Transportation.

Prepare a Functional Design Report summarizing the work including the design procedure, cniteria,
concepts, evaluation and recommendations.

PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS

The proposal should establish;

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Consultants understanding of the work

Proposed methodology

Corporate experience including any sub-consultants
Experience of personnel to be assigned to work
Level of effort (task breakdown vs staff allocation) see example
Estimated fees, expenses

Contribution by sponsoring Cities (modelling fa Vj
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