RFQ D/B - West Alabama Highway Design -Build Project

ALDOT is issuing an RFQ/RFP to procure the Project, and will enter into one or more Design-Build Agreement, in accordance with Section 23-1-40 of the Code of Alabama, 1975, as amended by Act 2016-257, and other applicable provisions of Alabama law. All firms or teams of firms desiring to enter into a Design-Build Agreement are invited to submit Proposals pursuant to the RFQ/RFP. Proposers must comply with the terms of the RFQ/RFP. As of January 5, 2024, construction had commenced May 1, 2023. Completion is expected December 31, 2027. All trades have been awarded. ALDOTs goals for the Project are to: Realize the benefits of progressive design-build project delivery, such as risk mitigation through early contractor involvement, collaborative project development, and reducing the overall schedule for delivery of the Project; Complete Usable Segments for partial acceptance by ALDOT and open to traffic; Uphold the trust of Stakeholders and the public in delivering the Project; Encourage participation of in-state, Alabama based contractors and firms; Deliver the Project within ALDOT's budget; and Complete the Project on or before December 31, 2027 The RFQ/RFP will provide full details of the Proposal required from interested Design-Build Teams and will include project goals for DBE participation. The RFQ/RFP will include a preference for Alabama-based proposers. Proposing firms must be pre-qualified according to ALDOT's Prequalification Process Potential proposers are advised that communication can be made only with the designated Project point of contact. The contact person for this Project is: David Welch The work envisioned for the Project will include the following features: The Project consists of approximately 70 miles of roadway improvements including 25 bridges. The Project is anticipated to have two pre-determined sections: A southern portion will begin at Highway 43 in Thomasville and run north to the south intersection with the Linden Bypass. The Project will add two additional lanes to existing U.S. 43 from Thomasville to south of Linden. Widening will continue north on Highway 43 to Linden. A northern portion will begin from the north intersection with the Linden Bypass to Highway 69 North of Moundville. North of Linden the Project will add two lanes to the existing two lanes of Highway 69. The Project will cross U.S. 80 and continue north on Highway 69 through Greensboro where it will ultimately connect with the existing four lanes of Highway 69 north of Moundville. The Department reserves the sole right, without incurring any liability, to change any aspect of the proposed procurement described above, including the right not to proceed with the procurement and/or the right to proceed in a different manner or on a different timeline than as described above. ALDOT - RFQ D/B - West Alabama Highway Design -Build Project As of September 19, 2022, contract negotiations are underway, and a selection is expected to be announced in the fourth quarter of 2022. Construction is expected to commence in November of 2022. *This project has been awarded and all trades have been let.

Division 01 -	General Requirements, Vehicular Access and Parking, Traffic Control, Temporary Barriers and Enclosures.
Division 03 -	Concrete, Concrete Reinforcing, Precast Structural Concrete.
Division 05 -	Metals, Structural Steel Framing, Structural Steel for Bridges, Steel Joist Framing, Steel Joist Girder Framing.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection, Expansion Control.
Division 09 -	Finishes, High-Performance Coatings.
Division 10 -	Specialties, Signage, Traffic Signage.
Division 26 -	Electrical, Exterior Lighting, Lighting Poles and Standards, Roadway Lighting.
Division 31 -	Earthwork, Embankments, Erosion and Sedimentation Controls, Slope Protection, Gabions, Riprap, Special Foundations and Load-Bearing Elements, Driven Piles.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Operation and Maintenance of Exterior Improvements, Bases, Ballasts, and Paving, Flexible Paving, Rigid Paving, Fences and Gates, Retaining Walls.
Division 34 -	Transportation, Operation and Maintenance of Transportation, Bridges.