The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) is taking its first steps in selecting a vendor to build the largest part of the new Francis Scott Key Bridge.
The agency is vetting businesses for the largest of four contracts for the rebuild with a newly released request for qualifications.
A massive cargo ship hit the structure and caused its collapse in 2024.
The request for qualifications is for the main span of the bridge and its marine approaches.
“This is a significant milestone to get the largest procurement for this project out for qualifications in just over 60 days since announcing the project will be split into four contracts,” said MDTA Executive Director Bruce Gartner. “Progress continues on the rebuild with permanent piles being driven into the riverbed daily laying the foundation of the future bridge while concurrently advancing through the procurement process on these construction contracts.”
The contract will complete the bridge’s signature span, which will consist of a 1,665-foot cable-stayed main span and a total bridge length of 3,365 feet.
The contract will also encompass a vessel collision protection system.
MDTA will announce a shortlist of candidates in the fall and award the final contract next summer.
The announcement comes after Maryland cut ties with its original contractor, Kiewit, in April.
The bridge is being constructed through a progressive-build contract, which allows the state to change contractors after each phase.
Maryland takes big step in selecting company for the main part of the Key Bridge rebuild
The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) is taking its first steps in selecting a vendor to build the largest part of the new Francis Scott Key Bridge.
The agency is vetting businesses for the largest of four contracts for the rebuild with a newly released request for qualifications.
A massive cargo ship hit the structure and caused its collapse in 2024.
The request for qualifications is for the main span of the bridge and its marine approaches.
“This is a significant milestone to get the largest procurement for this project out for qualifications in just over 60 days since announcing the project will be split into four contracts,” said MDTA Executive Director Bruce Gartner. “Progress continues on the rebuild with permanent piles being driven into the riverbed daily laying the foundation of the future bridge while concurrently advancing through the procurement process on these construction contracts.”
The contract will complete the bridge’s signature span, which will consist of a 1,665-foot cable-stayed main span and a total bridge length of 3,365 feet.
The contract will also encompass a vessel collision protection system.
MDTA will announce a shortlist of candidates in the fall and award the final contract next summer.
The announcement comes after Maryland cut ties with its original contractor, Kiewit, in April.
The bridge is being constructed through a progressive-build contract, which allows the state to change contractors after each phase.