D4. SCOPE OF SERVICES
D4.1 The Services required under this Contract shall consist of the following three phases
of work:
(a) Phase I – Opportunity Identification:
(i) Collect necessary data to identify potential on-street transit infrastructure improvements including but not limited to site photos, traffic and transit operations data, transit customer communication reports, collision information, and ridership data;
(ii) Conduct a detailed review of each route in the Primary Transit Network and Feeder Network, identifying infrastructure opportunities with the potential to improve capacity, quality, safety, and/or accessibility. Note that while some site inspection/verification may be required, it is not the intent that the successful proponent complete a detailed inspection of each individual transit stop, but rather rely on stop level information made available by the City along with online mapping and viewing tools.
(iii) Host at least two (2) meetings to identify potential transit infrastructure improvement opportunities known to City of Winnipeg Staff. At least one (1) meeting is to be held with staff from Winnipeg Transit. At least one (1) meeting is to include staff from the Public Works Department.
(iv) Produce a Transit Network On-Street Infrastructure Opportunity Report including a consolidated list of all identified potential on-street transit infrastructure improvements, grouped into similar categories.
(b) Phase II - Evaluation:
(i)Develop a methodology for evaluating each category of similar on-street transit infrastructure improvement considering its potential to improve transit (increased capacity, quality, safety and/or accessibility). The evaluation should consider other relevant factors including, but not limited to, property acquisition, anticipated engagement requirements, regulatory implications, necessary permits/approvals, and parking/access impacts for businesses and residents. The evaluation methodology for each category shall be developed in coordination with, and accepted by the Consulting Contract Administrator, prior to commencing the Evaluation.
(ii) Coordinate and meet with City of Winnipeg departments as required to validate project
requirements, constraints, and opportunities;
(iii) Complete an evaluation of each potential on-street transit infrastructure improvement
according to the approved evaluation methodology for each category.
(iv) Complete a Class 5 cost estimate using parametric estimating methods for all
infrastructure improvement opportunities identified throughout the Primary Network and Feeder
Network, including estimates for property acquisition if required.
◻ Further to D4.1(b)(iv), in cases where Class 5 cost estimates using parametric estimating
methods are not feasible, the Evaluation Report shall note that future Preliminary Design is
required. Preliminary Design Services are outside the scope of this project.
(v) Produce a Transit Network On-Street Infrastructure Evaluation Report documenting the
evaluation and cost of each potential on-street transit infrastructure improvement.
(vi) Lead a presentation to City Staff, identified by the Consulting Contract Administrator,
summarizing the key findings of the Evaluation Report.
(c) Phase III – Prioritization and Reporting:
(i) Develop a prioritization methodology for each infrastructure improvement category in coordination with, and accepted by the Consulting Contract Administrator with input from key Winnipeg Transit staff, prior to commencing the prioritization.
(ii) Assign a prioritized score to each of the potential on-street transit infrastructure improvements, separated by category.
(iii) Produce an On-Street Transit Infrastructure Prioritization Final Report including the final prioritized list of improvements for each category, and supporting documentation from all phases of the project. The Final Report shall be accompanied by a supporting digital database with all raw data, evaluation analyses, and prioritization scores accessible to and modifiable by
Winnipeg Transit.
◻ Further to D4.1(c) (iii), the supporting digital database shall be organized to allow for recommended on-street improvements to be viewed/sorted/modified within each category, and able to present all potential improvements recommended for each stop.
(iv) Lead a presentation to City Staff, identified by the City Project Manager, summarizing the key findings of the Prioritization Report, and;
(v) Lead a training session with Winnipeg Transit staff on using the evaluation methodology, prioritization methodology and digital database.
D4.1.1 The Services required under this scope of services shall be in accordance with the City’s Project Management Manual http://winnipeg.ca/infrastructure/asset-management- program/templates-manuals.stm#2 and templates http://winnipeg.ca/infrastructure/asset- management-program/templates-manuals.stm#4 . Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Consultant is being engaged by the City for their professional expertise; the Consultant shall bring to the Consulting Contract Administrator’s attention any aspect of the City’s Project Management Manual or templates which the Consultant is of the opinion is not consistent with good industry practice.
D4.2 The following shall apply to the Services:
(a) City of Winnipeg’s Accessibility Design Standards (2015) and Universal Design Policy www.winnipeg.ca/ppd/Universal_Design.stm
(b) Should this project include a public engagement aspect, it will be required to meet: Public Engagement Guidelineshttps://winnipeg.ca/PublicEngagement/pdfs/PublicEngagementRequirements.pdf
(c) The most current edition of the City of Winnipeg Standard Construction Specifications; http://www.winnipeg.ca/matmgt/Spec/Default.stm
(d) City of Winnipeg Transportation Standards Manual;
https://legacy.winnipeg.ca/finance/findata/matmgt/documents/2014/201-2014_B/201-
2014B_PA_Schedule_18-Appendices/Appendix%20U%20-
%20Transportation%20Standards%20Manual,%20City%20of%20Winnipeg,/Appendix_U_
Transportation_Standards_Manual.pdf
(e) Winnipeg Pedestrian and Cycling Strategies (Adopted July 15, 2025);
https://legacy.winnipeg.ca/publicworks/pedestriansCycling/strategiesActionPlan/pdf/strateg y.pdf
(f) The most recent version of the Manual of Temporary Traffic Control on City Streets; https://legacy.winnipeg.ca/publicworks/transportation/pdf/2022_Rev1_ManualOfTemporaryTrafficControl.pdf
(g) Current and best practices in pedestrian, cycling, and transit infrastructure design;
D4.3 The following documents are to be considered where applicable:
(a) Our Winnipeg (adopted July 20, 2011); https://www.winnipeg.ca/building-development/city-planning- design/ourwinnipeg/ourwinnipeg-2045
(b) Winnipeg Transit Master Plan; https://info.winnipegtransit.com/en/major-projects/transit-master-plan/
(c) CentrePlan 2050 https://clkapps.winnipeg.ca/DMIS/DocExt/ViewDoc.asp?DocumentTypeId=1&DocId=8800.
D4.4 The funds available for this Contract are $175,000.00
