Teams shortlisted for USD 5.6 billion Light rail PPP project in USA
Three design-build teams have been shortlisted to bid for the contract to finish the Purple Line by Purple Line Transit Partners (PLTP), which worked in partnership with the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) and the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA).
PLTP received statements of qualifications from five design-build teams and shortlisted the three with the best qualifications to complete the project. The teams shortlisted include:
- Halmar International;
- Maryland Transit Solutions (comprised of Dragados USA Inc. and OHL USA Inc.); and
- Tutor-Perini/Lunda, a Joint Venture.
MDOT Secretary Greg Slater, said: “PLTP short-listing three qualified firms represents the next step in moving the Purple Line forward. MDOT is committed to successfully delivering this important transit project for the citizens of Maryland, and we appreciate PLTP’s continued partnership to make this a reality.”
A selection is expected in mid-June. PLTP anticipates a rapid mobilization and full-scale construction to resume as quickly as possible after terms are reached with the selected contractor.
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