Vancouver's transport authority Translink is allowing extra time for both the technical and financial proposals for the US$460 million Golden Ears Bridge. Technical submissions now have to be in by 13 September and the revised date for financial information is 28 October. “These new dates reflect the complexity of the procurement process and will help ensure the best value for the region,” said project director Fred Cummings. Proposals are being prepared by two competing consortia – The Golden Crossing Group and The Fraser Valley Connector Group. A winning bidder is due to be recommended to the Translink board meeting on 5 December.