BALTIMORE — Do you want to help design the new Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore? Well, now is your time to submit a proposal.
The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) released its Request for Proposals on Friday inviting design-build teams to submit proposals for rebuilding the bridge and reconnecting the Interstate 695 Baltimore Beltway. MDTA is asking for proposals from qualified teams that advance the project's goals of collaboration, schedule, safety, quality, cost and aesthetics.
Anyone interested can submit a proposal at eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA).
“Today marks a significant milestone in our efforts to rebuild the Key Bridge and make the Baltimore area whole again,” said Maryland Transportation Secretary Paul J. Wiedefeld. “MDOT will continue to work closely with our local, state and federal partners as well as local communities to replace the Key Bridge as quickly and safely as possible.”
For the project, MDTA is using a process that brings together a project designer and builder to work side-by-side. Officials are looking to have collaboration from a project team and local communities and stakeholders. The project is expected to require a substantial amount of skilled labor to complete.
The Key Bridge rebuild milestone dates are:
- Proposals Due: June 24
- Project Team Selection: Mid-to-late Summer 2024
- Project Completion: Fall 2028
The two-phase rebuilding process will involve a single contract that will bring together MDTA with the selected design team, which includes contractor and designer roles.
After phase one is completed, the design team will have exclusive negotiating rights for Phase 2, which includes project final design/engineering and construction.
The MDTA hosted a virtual industry forum for the rebuilding of the Key Bridge on May 7. More than 1,700 contractors, consultants and subcontractors from across the world registered for the event. On June 11, the MDTA will host a virtual update for local communities, drivers and other stakeholders.
For more details on the rebuild efforts, to register for the June 11 Virtual Community Update, or to access the video and Q&A from the May 7 industry forum visit KeyBridgeRebuild.com.
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