AWARDING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO LEMAY CO INC., IN COLLABORATION WITH CIMA+, FOR THE DESIGN OF THE REDEVELOPMENT OF THE NEW LACHINE RIVERSIDE PARK AND RENÉ-LÉVESQUE PARK - TOTAL EXPENDITURE OF $2,076,530.56, TAXES INCLUDED (CONTRACT: $1,837,637.66 + CONTINGENCIES: $183,763.77 + INCIDENTS: $55,129.13) - PUBLIC TENDER CALL 22-19321 - THREE BIDDERS.

This decision awards a professional services contract to Lemay Co Inc., in collaboration with CIMA+, for the design of the redevelopment of two significant public spaces: the new Lachine Riverside Park and René-Lévesque Park. The total expenditure for this design contract is $2,076,530.56, including taxes. This amount is allocated as follows: $1,837,637.66 for the base contract, $183,763.77 for contingencies, and $55,129.13 for potential incidentals. The procurement process, Public Tender Call 22-19321, saw three bidders submit proposals. The Service des Grands Parcs_du Mont-Royal et des Sports, Direction Aménagement des Parcs et Espaces Publics, is overseeing this project. The redevelopment aims to enhance these vital urban parks, improving their amenities, accessibility, and overall user experience. The collaboration between Lemay Co Inc. and CIMA+ brings together expertise in landscape architecture, urban design, and engineering to create innovative and sustainable park environments for the community. This investment signifies a commitment to expanding and improving Montreal's green spaces.

This is a consulting contract in the urban development and housing, architecture and engineering and construction and civil works sectors, with a focus on Urban Planning, Architectural Design and Construction Supervision. Located in Canada, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of CAD 1.8 million.

Published through Montreal Contracts, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for consulting in the urban development and housing sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.