PROCUREMENT

Due to the size and complexity of the improvements to the highway, the upgrades are being undertaken in four (4) phases.

Phase 1 - Yoho (5 Mile) Bridge and Approaches

Delivery of the improvements under Phase 1 were carried out under three tendered contracts:

Contract #1 – Six Mile Rock Cut – Completed in 2002 by Dawson
Construction. Contract value $6.6 million

Contract #2 – Yoho Bridge Replacement – Completed in 2004 by Peter
Kiewit Sons Construction. Contract value $24 million

Contract #3 - Six Mile Hill to Rafters Pullout - Completed in 2006 by Emil Anderson Construction. Contract value $17.2 million.

Phase 2 - Park (10 Mile) Bridge

Delivery of the improvements under Phase 2 was carried under a performance based Design / Build / Finance / Operate (DBFO) Contract that included:

• The design and construction of the replacement of Park Bridge and approaches, and
  
  
• The operation, maintenance and rehabilitation of the entire 26-kilometre section of the Trans-Canada Highway between Golden and Yoho National Park.

More information regarding the DBFO procurement of Phase 2 can be found on the PartnershipsBC web site.

Phase 3 - BRAKE CHECK TO YOHO NATIONAL PARK

Delivery of these improvements is being carried out under a traditionally tendered contract.

Phase 3 - GOLDEN HILL TO PORTAL

The extension of the fourth lane down Golden Hill was delivered by day labour (whereby the Ministry hires local workers and equipment directly) and a major works paving contract (awarded to Dawson Construction Ltd).

A $27.2-million contract has been awarded to Emil Anderson Construction Ltd. of Hope, B.C. to design and build the remaining works for this section.

Click on “Project Updates” on the left side of this page for further information.

PHASE 4 - HIGHWAY 95 INTERCHANGE AND WEST PORTAL TO YOHO BRIDGE

The procurement method for these segments has yet to be determined. The timing for procurement is contingent on funding.