MEMORANDUM
MDTA Board
TO:
Chief Engineer James Harkness, P.E., PTOE
FROM:
KB-4903-0000 – Key Bridge Rebuild Progressive Design Build Early Work Package Funding Approval
SUBJECT:
November 25, 2025
DATE:
PURPOSE OF MEMORANDUM
To request approval of additional Early Work Packages (EWP) funding to continue critical path work on the Key Bridge Rebuild.
SUMMARY
On May 29, 2025, the Board approved Contract Modification 1 to KB-4903-0000, which allowed for the issuance of EWPs for the Key Bridge Rebuild project. Additionally, the Board authorized a not-to- exceed amount of $250,000,000.00 for EWPs, with the specific EWP approval authority delegated to the Chief Engineer. To date, the MDTA has issued the following EWPs to the Progressive Design-Builder (PDB):
Early Works Packages
Total Authorized
EWP-001 – Land Demolition & Project Office EWP-002 – 138 Pylon Pile Materials EWP-003 – Trestle Material & Laydown Yard EWP-004 – 138 Pylon Pile Installation EWP-005 – Mainline Trestle Installation EWP-006 – Pylon Pile Template Procurement
$234,131,263.20
The materials and work authorized under the initial $250,000,000.00 are significant in cost and scope. To continue progressing critical path work over the coming months, additional funding is required. The Office of Engineering and Construction, in coordination with the PDB, has reviewed scopes of work and estimated costs for work necessary to progress the construction critical path, including continued pile installation, trestle installation, footing material procurement, and additional pile material procurement.
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