Government cancels RFP for TCH Twinning

The provincial government has cancelled the request for proposals that was issued for a public-private partnership model covering design, construction, financing, and maintenance of the Trans-Canada Highway.

Instead, the government will use a traditional procurement approach for twinning two sections of the Trans-Canada Highway.

Companies will be invited to bid on separate contracts that will be awarded.

Government will fund the work as construction progresses. The $306 million highway twinning project is a 50-50 cost-shared initiative with the Government of Canada.

The project includes 15 kilometres between Bishop’s Falls and Grand Falls-Windsor and approximately 40 kilometres from Whitbourne heading west.

Construction is anticipated to start in 2026.

Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Barry Petten said, “By taking the traditional procurement approach and dividing the work into multiple contracts, there will be more opportunities for local contractors. Our government is committed to responsible investment and long-term planning that prioritizes people today while securing the province’s future.”