Plenary shortlisted to bid the MacKenzie Valley Fibre Link
Published 27 November 2013
YELLOW KNIFE, NORTHWEST TERRITORIES – Plenary Communications has been shortlisted to bid the design, finance and construction of a backbone fibre optic communication system linking the existing fibre network at Checkpoint Junction to Tuktoyaktuk.
This project for the Government of the Northwest Territories also involves the operation and maintenance of the facility over a 20 year concession period.
Together, the Plenary Communications team brings considerable experience and expertise in understanding the P3 model and its risk management requirements, installing and maintaining fibre networks and facilities in northern climates and ecologically sensitive lands, and operating broadband networks in rural and northern communities.
The Plenary Communications consortium for this project is made up of Plenary Group, Valard Construction and SSi. The team’s experience includes:
Plenary Group (Canada) Ltd.: As project developer and long-term equity investor, Plenary Group has the experience, resources and creativity required to deliver a P3 project of this size. Furthermore, through our holistic approach to partnering, Plenary Group will ensure that the constructed facility will not only meet but will exceed the client’s expectations throughout the entire concession period.
Valard Construction LP: Valard is Canada’s premier utility contractor, with full-service capabilities for transmission, distribution, substations, foundations, telecommunications and renewable energy. Serving clients across the country, Valard has distinguished itself in safety, environmental responsibility and community stewardship. Valard provides construction, operations and maintenance services to utilities, independent power producers, mining, oil and gas industries and rural electric associations throughout Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia, Yukon, Nunavut and the Northwest Territories. As a Quanta Services company, Valard is part of one of the leading infrastructure service providers in the North American power industry.
SSi Micro Ltd: Headquartered in Yellowknife, the SSi Group of Companies, which includes SSi Micro, is the largest independent Internet service provider in Northern Canada. SSi provides broadband access to more than 50 northern communities in Nunavut and the Northwest Territories. A leader in the field of remote and rural connectivity, SSi specializes in deploying networks and developing services to support the needs of smaller markets. Despite challenging terrain and harsh climactic conditions in these areas, SSi empowers remote communities by helping them stay on the leading edge of satellite, wireless and Internet technologies.
Shortlisted proponents will be invited by the Government of the Northwest Territories to bid the Request for Proposals before the end of the year.