Maryland Transportation Secretary John D. Porcari today announced the selection of ICC Constructors (IC3) to design and build the second major segment of the Intercounty Connector (ICC). IC3 is a joint venture of Shirley Contracting Company, LLC; Clark Construction Group, LLC; Guy F. Atkinson Construction, LLC; Facchina Construction Company, Inc. and Trumbull Corporation.
The $513.9 million contract is within the limits of the ICC financial plan. Contract C includes design and construction of approximately four miles of the ICC from west of US 29 to east of I-95 and approximately two miles of Collector-Distributor roadway along I-95, including two complex interchanges at US 29 and I-95. This contract is the second of five that will create the 18.8-mile ICC, which will connect the I-270/I-370 corridor in Montgomery County to the I-95/US1 corridor in Prince George’s County. The IC3 joint venture is expected to begin design work by the end of the year, with mainline construction slated for early 2008.
“This is another key milestone for the Intercounty Connector,” said Secretary Porcari. “Full scale construction is now getting underway on Contract A between I-370 and Georgia Avenue. The selection of the IC3 team will allow us to begin work on the next major phase of the project and continue the momentum that is so important to meeting our goal of building this important project for the people of Maryland, on time and on budget.”
IC3’s proposal reflects the lowest price and the highest overall technical rating, which included innovative design for two very challenging interchanges. In particular, IC3’s proposal stood out for its outstanding approach to fulfill Maryland’s dedication to build the ICC in an environmentally and community sensitive manner.
“Protecting the environment is a first-order priority of the ICC project,” said State Highway Administrator Neil J. Pedersen. “Every activity is assessed through the prism of its potential impact on the environment. This ethic of enlightened environmental stewardship will guide the project through its completion.”
Information on the Intercounty Connector may be found through the project website at www.iccproject.com. The first seven-mile segment of the ICC is scheduled to be complete late 2010, while the ICC segments east of Georgia Avenue are slated to open late 2011 or 2012.
Contact:
Jack Cahalan
MDOT
410-865-1025
David Buck
SHA
410-545-0303 |
