The purpose of this report is to advise of the results of Request for Proposals Ariba Document Number 4476450575 and RFP-24ECS‑BE‑01GA, for Owner's Engineer and Technical Advisory services for the rehabilitation of the F.G. Gardiner Expressway from Grand Magazine Street to York Street ("Gardiner Section 4") and request the authority to enter into an agreement with Stantec Consulting Ltd. in the amount of $24,757,736.10 net of all taxes and charges ($25,193,472.26 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries). An additional $5,000,000, for contingency allowance, net of all taxes and charges, ($5,088,000 net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries) will be available to the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services for the project as may be required. The F.G. Gardiner Expressway has been in service for over 60 years and with the effects of weathering, salt, and increasing traffic loads, is approaching the end of its original design life. To address this state-of-good-repair challenge, a Strategic Rehabilitation Plan, consisting of six complex projects, was adopted by City Council in December 2016. Section 1 construction work was completed in 2021. Section 2 construction work is currently underway between Dufferin Street and Strachan Avenue. The subject of this report is the selection of the Owner's Engineer and Technical Advisor for Gardiner Section 4, to rehabilitate the elevated section of the Expressway between Grand Magazine Street and York Street. The scope of work for the Owner's Engineer and Technical Advisor for Gardiner Section 4 includes Planning, Preliminary Design, 30 percent Detail Design, Design-Build Procurement, Contract Administration, Inspection, Testing, Post Construction and Warranty services. The Owner's Engineer and Technical Advisor services are anticipated to commence following award and be completed in 2030. It is noted that the assignment will include specific analysis of the planned work and development of measures that can be incorporated into the Design-Build procurement to address congestion and community impacts. These measures will, in part, be based on lessons learned from both Gardiner Section 1 and Gardiner Section 2 contracts. The Owner's Engineer and Technical Advisor provides specialized knowledge and oversight to ensure that the project meets technical standards and specifications. The Owner's Engineer and Technical Advisor will play crucial roles in ensuring that the Gardiner Section 4 project is completed efficiently, safely, and to the required standards. Their involvement is required to manage the complexity of the project and contributes to its overall success.