1. US 113 FROM NORTH OF GOODY HILL ROAD TO SOUTH OF MASSEY STIPULATED SUM, DESIGN-BUILD, COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSALS PROJECT INFORMATIONAL MEETING July 29, 2008

2. US 113 Phase 2B Project The project consist of design and construction of two additional lanes along existing US 113. The project also includes design and construction of new service roads to maintain access to residential and commercial properties. Roadway improvements include new full depth construction, wedge and leveling, resurfacing of existing roadways and shoulders, reforestation, closed/open drainage systems, stormwater management quality and quantity facilities, signing, intersection lighting, pavement markings, culvert replacement and culvert extensions.

3. STIPULATED SUM, DESIGN-BUILD, COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSALS

4. Competitive Sealed Proposals This Contract is a stipulated sum, design-build contract which will be procured using the “Competitive Sealed Proposals” procurement method as defined in the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) Title 21, Subtitle 05, Chapter 3.

5. Competitive Sealed Proposals The intent of the Administration is to award the Contract to a responsible team of designers and builders (DB Team) whose Proposals are determined to be the best overall value for the Administration and the citizens of Maryland for the stipulated sum set forth in the Request for Proposals (RFP).

6. Competitive Sealed Proposals Two Step Procurement Process Step 1 – Request For Qualification (RFQ) Step 2 – Request For Proposals (RFP)

7. Step 1 – Request For Qualification (RFQ)

8. Objective is to create a Reduced Candidate List (RCL) of the most highly qualified Proposers with the general capability (technical, financial, and management), capacity and experience necessary to successfully undertake and complete the Work. A Draft RFP and limited project support information will be made available with the advertisement of the RFQ

9. Step 1 – Request For Qualification (RFQ) Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) Evaluation Factor I.Team Experience and Past Performance II.Team Organization and Qualifications III.Legal Structure and Financial Capability

10. Step 1 – Request For Qualification (RFQ) Once SOQ evaluations are completed a reduced candidate list (RCL) shall be developed. Those DB Teams who have made the RCL shall be notified in writing and shall be supplied with the Final RFP Package.

11. Step 2 – Request For Proposals (RFP)

12. Proposal submittal will include : Technical Proposal Price Proposal

13. Step 2 – Request For Proposals (RFP) Technical Proposal Evaluation Factors I.Project Technical Elements and Approach II.Environmental Approach III.Project Management IV.Project Schedule

14. Step 2 – Request For Proposals (RFP) Price Proposal Evaluation Factors I.Lump Sum Price w/ Lump Sum Breakdown

15. Step 2 – Request For Proposals (RFP) The technical review team and price proposal team will be made up of two separate groups of SHA staff. For the purpose of the RFP evaluation, the technical proposal shall determine award of the contract. Price Proposal will be evaluated to verify Technical proposal elements

16. Stipulated Sum

17. Step 2 – Request For Proposals (RFP) The RFP will include a stipulated sum for the project. The Administration will set the value of the contract as the stipulated sum. This stipulated sum shall be on a lump sum basis, and shall include all engineering, design, construction, labor, equipment and materials, and all incidentals necessary to complete the design and construction of this project. Price Proposal received with a price less than or greater than this amount will be considered nonresponsive.

18. Step 2 – Request For Proposals (RFP) Minimum Responsive Limits The Maryland State Highway Administration has established the design and construction of two additional lanes along the existing US 113 alignment to create a dual divided highway and all related design and construction activities for approximately 2 miles as the minimum responsible limits for this project. Technical Proposals received with less than these limits will be considered nonresponsive.

19. Step 2 – Request For Proposals (RFP) Maximum Limit of the Widening The Maryland State Highway Administration has procured the Right-of Way to facilitate the design and construction of two additional lanes along the existing US 113 alignment for approximately 1700 LF and for the design and construction of Access Road M and has established this as the maximum limit of the widening.

20. Step 2 – Request For Proposals (RFP) PROPOSED PROCURMENT SCHEDULE Issue RFQAugust 26, 2008 Post DRAFT RFP on SHA WebsiteAugust 26, 2008 Final Date for Receipt of Proposer’s QuestionsSeptember 9, 2008 SOQ submittal to MSHASeptember 16, 2008 Reduced Candidate List (RCL) NotifiedSeptember 23, 2008 Issue Final RFP to RCLSeptember 30, 2008 Receive Technical & Price ProposalsNovember 21, 2008 Request Best and Final Offers (BAFO) if requiredNovember 21, 2008 to December 5, 2008

21. Questions?

22. If you need additional information, please contact Mr. David W. Phillips at dphillips@sha.state.md.us