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DRAFT - MEMO - CAPITAL COMMITTEE SUMMARY FOR SEPTEMBER 6th MTG

TO: Chairman Walter Woodford, Jr.Member Mike LewinMember Michael WhitsonRev. Dr. William C. Calhoun, Sr.Ronald L. Freeland, Executive Secretary

FROM: Geoffrey V. Kolberg, P.E.Chief Engineer

DATE: October 4, 2007RE: Capital Committee Summary - September 6, 2007ATTENDEESAuthority Members: Walter Woodford, Jr., Mike Lewin, Rev. Dr. Calhoun, Mike Whitson (participated bytelephone)MdTA Staff:Ronald L. FreelandGeoff KolbergKeith Duerling,Alison WilliamsDoug HutchesonRandy BrownMelissa WilliamsSandi CliffordGlen Smith

David GreeneBob JordanRick WilliamsDoug N ovocinJim WesselhoffDavid ChapinDennis SimpsonGreg JonesMegan BlumShawn Burnett

Todd LangLaura WhiteBruce GartnerGreg BrownOther Attendees:Shaun Schmeltzer - MESMike Rothenheber - JMTBrian Rime - WRA

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AGENDAChairman Woodford called the meeting to order at 9:30am.Introductory Comments Geoff KolbergReminder for you to turn your cell phones off.

APPROVAL ITEMS1. August Summary MembersChairman Woodford opened the meeting by recognizing that there is a new composition of members since thlast meeting took place. We now have Michael Whitson who was at our last meeting and participating byphone for this meeting, Mike Lewin on my left and Rev. Doc Calhoun on my right. We welcome all of you alook forward to working with you on the Capital Committee.Included in your package is a copy of Resolution 07-06 that was adopted by the Chairman and the Authorityto delegate responsibility to the Capital Committeefor approval of Contracts. This action was taken tofacilitate the approval of contracts by the Capital Committeefor up to $5million. Contracts above thatamount are reviewed and recommendedforapproval to the Authority Members for further action at their nescheduled meeting. As we review today's agenda, we'll depend upon our legal office to help guide us.First item for approval is the August Summary. Member Whitson and I were the only two available at the lmeeting and so we have a consensus. We approve the summary as written.

Chairman Woodford asks presenters to identify themselves before making their presentation.

2. MES MOU Draft Doug NovocinGood morning, my name is Doug Novocin and I'm here to provide a presentation to the Capital CommitteeMembers on the draft Memorandum of Understanding between MdTA and the Maryland Envionrmental Servic(MES) and request approval to enter into an Interagency Agreement between the Authority and the (MES) inorder to utilize the environmental services provided by MES. MdT A was asked to take a self-audit of ourfacilities and our needs regarding compliance issues.Maryland Department of Environment (MDE) provides a number of services that we can utilize for ourconsultant contracts but they can't do everything and that is where MES comes in. MES is an independent statagency that provides a wide array of environmental services for Maryland agencies, as well as private companieand was developed to help agencies regarding tasks they couldn't perform. Since MES has contracts with otheState Agencies and SHA, we may be able to share software programs or other applications they utilize that aresimilar in nature to what we need for our projects. On Feb. 2007, Gov O'Malley sent a letter to state agenciesencouraging their use of environmental services with MES who currently have MOU's with other state agencieincluding SHA.Entering into an agreement with MES will:

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Allow the Authority to utilize the multitude of environmental services provided by MES, many of whicare not presently available under our current Consultant contracts. Allow the Authority to increase our efficiency and responsiveness to MDE and the EPA in complying

with State and Federal air, land and water laws, regulations and mandates. Provide MdTA with the flexibility to perform urgent environmental compliance tasks quickly, from

testing and monitoring through remedial design and construction.The terms of the contract would be the Agreement. Legal will review the MOU to assure it is in the best intereof MdT A. The Executive Secretary would approve and sign the Agreement.Chairman Woodford asks for comments. There are none, Chairman Woodford asks for a Motion. Upon amotion by Member Whitson and seconded by Member Calhoun, members unanimously recommend andapprove to move forward with the draft MOUbetween MdT A and MES provided Legal reviews before theExecutive Secretary signature. All members say aye; Motion is carried. A summary of the details of thiscontract are attached hereto and incorporated herein.Agreement with MdT A and MES is approved by Capital Committee pending Legal's review for ExecutiveSecretary's signature.Chairman Woodford adjourns the meetingfor a 15minute break - meeting resumes at 10:22 am3. 1-95 Section 200 HearingPresent Alternates retained for detailed study

Presentation on Nov 2007 Public Hearing Melissa WilliamsHi, I'm Melissa Williams, the Planning Project Manager. The presentation today is to seek the Member

approval to host a Section 200 Public Hearing in November 2007. We realize we have new members on theCapital Committee and will provide a review first of Section 100/200 before seeking approval of this item.The purpose of the Public Hearing will be to formally present the results of the studies and environmentalanalyses performed since the June 22, 2006 Public Workshop. The Public Hearing will provide an opportunityfor interested individuals, citizen groups, or government agencies to offer verbal or written comments forconsideration as part of the project record. Members of the project team will be available to answer anyquestions those in attendance may have. A formal presentation of the material will take place followed by aperiod of public testimony. All oral and written comments will be legally recorded and a transcript will bedeveloped. The Section 200 project team will respond to all comments in letter format following the hearing.Alternates to be presented at the Public Hearing include:

No-Build General Purpose Lanes Express Toll Lanes Alternates.

We are seeking approve from Capital Committee Members to move forward with the Public Hearing in Nov,2007 to designate our preferred alternate. The bike path can be done later and will not impact the Maryland

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House Facility although we are not funded beyond the planning stage and will be seeking approval of a 2 milliobike overpass/underpass and will seekjoint funding with SHA and Harford County to support the bike path inthe interchange.Chairman Woodford asks Membersfor questions, comments. There are none. Upon a motion by MemberWhitson and seconded by Member Lewin, members unanimously recommendfor approval at the nextAuthority meeting scheduled September 26, 2007 to move forward with the preferred alternates retained for95 Section 200 study to present at the Nov 2007 Public Hearing and also contribute $2 millionfor the bikewapath. A summary of the details of this contract are attached hereto and incorporated herein.Recommendfor approval by Authority Members at the next meeting scheduledfor September 26.4. Nice Bridge Improvement Project - Alternates

Retained for Detailed Study (ARDS) Glen SmithHello, my name is Glen Smith and I'll be providing the presentation and asking for approval from the CapitalCommittee Members on the Nice Bridge Improvement Project - Alternates retained for detailed study (ARDS)With me today is Megan Blum and Shaun Burnett who will be assisting in the presentation.The Nice Bridge study team is recommending retaining six build alternates and the No-Build alternate, anddropping seven alternates. All fourteen alternates have been presented to the Capital Committee previously anhave not been modified. The six build alternates the study team proposes to retain are variations of a four-lanefacility where some retain the existing bridge and others replace the existing bridge.The seven alternatesrecommended to be dropped from further consideration include an off-existing alignment, a roadway shift, atunnel, a stacked deck, a three-lane bridge with a moveable barrier, Transportation Systems Management (TSMand transit. These alternates do not meet the project's purpose and need, and would therefore not improve thecapacity or safety issues at the bridge.The Workshops were held in the Spring in Maryland and Virginia (King George). Letters were sent to KingGeorge county residents and a meeting was held. We received 2 responses (1written and 1 verbal) from theNavy and VDOT from the meetings. They have raised issues and want to coordinate this effort with us.Chairman Woodford gives thanks to Glen for a good job, especially providing the follow-up information fromthe King George meeting. Chairman Woodford asks if the Members have any comments or questions. Nocomments. Upon a motion by Member Whitson and seconded by Member Calhoun, members unanimouslyapprove the preferred alternates for the Nice Bridge. All members say aye - motion carried. A summary othe details of this contract are attached hereto and incorporated herein.Capital Committee approves preferred alternates for Nice Bridge.5. JFK Toll Plaza Study Glen SmithHi, I'm Glen Smith and will be providing an update from the August 2nd Capital Committee meeting regardingthe study approach for the 1-95 Toll Plaza Study.The study team recommends the following study approach:a) Determine the optimal location for tolling on the JFK.b) Determine the optimal tolling method.

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The optimal location for tolling on the JFK will be determined by performing traffic / origin-destination studand meeting with the public to obtain their input. By performing these studies and outreach efforts, ianticipated that elected official concerns will also be addressed.If the results of the study suggest that the toll plaza should stay at the existing location, then the study woevaluate tolling methods, including highway speed tolling with a cash option, full electronic toll collectioncash option) as well as two way tolling (northbound and southbound).If the results of the study suggest that the toll location should be north of the existing plaza, then the Authoritynot likely to consider construction of a new toll plaza based on the cost to construct a new toll plaza because O(Open Road Tolling) will be feasible in the future. Therefore, it would be assumed that tolling at a new locatwould be full electronic toll collection with no cash booths.Chairman Woodford gave an update to the new Members regarding the Cecil/Harford County Work Groupthat have been involved in meetings to discuss the study of the /-95 Toll Plaza. Chairman Woodford agreesthat this study fulfils the obligation to the Cecil/Harford County Work Group and the proposal made heretoday meets the Authority needs as well as the intended needs of the governments up there, Are there anyquestions or comments? No comments. Members unanimously give their approval and consensus of therecommendations by the Study Team. A summary of the details of this contract are attached hereto andincorporated herein.Capital Committee approves recommendations by the Study Teamfor the /-95 Toll Plaza Study.6. Security Briefing to Members Rick Williams

Bob JordanHi, my name is Rick Williams, Director of Security with the MdTA Police. I'll be providing a brief presentatioon the All Hazards Emergency Management Strategic Plan that was prepared for the Authority. Thisdocument provides an understanding of what our strategic plan is for overall Procedures should an emergencyoccur. What we focused on was how we could improve security at the Authority under one strategic plan.We realized that electronic security is not the cure and that policies and procedures need to be tied together.Chief Brown was given approval to obtain federal grant money for homeland security and is working with theGovernor's office. Later, Bob Jordan will provide a presentation regarding the proposal for the Bridge SecuritSystem Project. which directly ties into the Strategic Plan. A copy of this Strategic Plan is enclosed for yourreview. The plan for implementing this strategic plan is to have a Center Security Operation Center (CSOC)cover the bridges. The All Hazards Strategic Plan will cover all other facilities.Hi, I'm Bob Jordan, Office of Engineering and will be making a presentation to you today for the approvalof the proposed bridge security system project. This presentation summarizes the result of the concept ofoperation's development for the proposed Bridge Security System project. The presentation seeks concurrencewith the proposed concept of Operations and commitment to the project's resource needs to;

Develop an RFP to design, furnish, install, and warrant security systems on the 5 major bridges andprovide maintenance services for 3 years. Tydings, Lane (Bay), Key, Nice, Hatem Design central security operations center (CSOC),Include installation requirements in the RFP. (AIM/E)

- 6 people to be responsible for operating CSOC (we currently have vacant pins we can use) Design local capability (@ each facility) to monitor detected events and review CCTV at PoliceDetachments.

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Chairman Woodford asks Membersfor questions or comments. There are none. Upon motion by MemberLewin and seconded by Member Calhoun, members unanimously approve to proceed with the developmentthe Proposed Bridge Security System. All members say aye. A summary of the details of this contract areattached hereto and incorporated herein.Capital Committee approves to proceed with the development of the Proposed Bridge Security System.7. Contract No. KH-1402-000-006-1-95 Express Toll Lanes MD 43 Interchange Geoff KolbergHi, I'm Geoff Kolberg, Chief Engineer for the Authority. At this time, we would like to withdraw Contract NoKH-1402-000-006 from the Capital Committee Agenda.Contract is withdrawn from the Agenda.8. Contract No. FT-912-000-006-

Rehabilitation ofFMT Toll Plaza &Conversionof Toll Booths into High Speed EZ Pass Lanes Geoff KolbergThe work to be performed under this contract is located at the Fort McHenry Tunnel in Baltimore City, Marylaon the John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway, 1-95. The project involves the conversion four median toll lanescurrently designated as #11-14 into two express E-Z Pass SM Lanes and pavement rehabilitation/reconstructionin the area of the Toll Plaza. Work on this contract includes, but is not limited to:1. Pavement Reconstruction/Rehabilitation2. Conversion of toll lanes into two express E-Z Pass SM Lanes3. Toll booth/canopy demolition and renovations4. Maintenance of Traffic5. Pavement markings6. Signing improvements7. Drainage improvementsWe received 4 bids and the MBE documentation has been approved by our MBE office. We have made anadjustment to our CTP program because the estimates were close between the bidders. We received a costanalysis from the bidder and the difference between the Engineer's Estimate and the low bid price has beenreviewed. Refer to the attached letter from Whitney, Bailey, Cox and Magnani. The analysis of the Estimatereveals that it did not account adequately for the complexity of the project.Chairman Woodford indicates that the low bid is significant higher than the engineer's estimate which did nadequately accountfor the complexity of the project, the bids are substantially close in numbers among theContractors. In as much as the Contractor's MBE program as submitted has been determined to beacceptable and a satisfactory explanation had been providedfor the difference between the contractor's bidand the engineer's estimate, upon a motion by Member Whitson and seconded by Member Calhoun, memberunanimously agree to recommend approval to submit Contract FT-912-000-006 to P. Flanigan & Sons, Inc.in the amount of$1 0,869, 485. 60 for approval at the next Authority meeting scheduled September 26,2007.summary of the details of this contract are attached hereto and incorporated herein.Contract No: FT-912-000-006 will be submittedfor approval at the next Authority meeting scheduledSeptember 26,2007.

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8. Contract No. FT-874-000-002R - Removal of CantonRailroad Bridge over 1-95 Ramp D andMisc. modifications Geoff Kolberg 5 min

The work to be performed under this contract is the complete removal of the Canton Railroad bridge over 1-95(Fort McHenry Tunnel). This project is located in Baltimore City. The bridge is a five span steel girder structuapproximately 380 feet long and 18 feet wide. In addition, it includes minor modifications to the Quinton StreePedestrian bridge. Miscellaneous repairs may be performed on the Fort McHenry Tunnel facility as directed bythe Engineer.Joseph B. Fay Company has submitted an MBE program that meets/ the goal of21 % and they have extensiveexperience with bridge demolition projects and have completed projects in the past for the Authority acceptablMr. Kolberg presented this contract to the Members for Approval. In as much as the Contractor's MBEprogram as submitted had been determined to be acceptable and a satisfactory explanation had been providefor the difference between the contractor's bid and the engineer's estimate, upon a motion by MemberCalhoun and seconded by Member Lewin, members unanimously approve Contract FT-874-000-002R toJoseph F. Fay Company in the amount of $996,432.00. A summary of the details of this contract are attachhereto and incorporated herein.Contract FT-874-000-002R approved by the Capital Committee.9. Contract No. KH-1503-000-006 - 1-95 General

Purpose Lanes and ETL's from 1-895 split toSouth of Kenwood Ave and Chesaco Ave BridgeBaltimore City and Baltimore County - JFK Hwy Geoff Kolberg 5 min

This project, located in Baltimore County and Baltimore City, is for the construction of Express Toll Lanes alo1-95 Section 100. This project consists of widening a section 1-95 in order to provide two express toll lanes ineach direction. The express toll lanes will consist of a 12' outside shoulder, two 12' lanes and a 4' insideshoulder. The general purpose lanes will be separated from the ETL's by a concrete barrier and consists of 14'outside shoulder 4 or 5 12' lanes and a 12' inside shoulder. The existing bridge at Chesaco Avenue will beextended and soil nail walls constructed at the Chesaco and Hazelwood Avenues structures.The work will consist of the following:

Carbide Grinding and Resurfacing Full Depth Pavement Construction Bridge Construction Culvert Construction New Storm Drain Improvements New Storm water Management Facilities New Retaining Wall Structures New Noise Wall Structures New Soil Nail Wall Structures New Tie-Back Retaining Wall Structures

Landscaping Signing and Marking Sign Structures Lighting ITS Devices Toll Gantry Foundations and Conduit New Non-public Turnaround Ramps Utility Relocations

We have had some challenges regarding the MBE part of the contract and we need to revisit this contract beforawarding because of the dollar amount. At this time, we are requesting contingent approval from you becauseneed final sign offfrom MDOT.

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Chairman Woodford asks Members for comments or questions. In as much as the Contractor's MBEprogram has been determined to need approval by MDOT, can we entertain a motion to recommend approvato the Full Authority. Upon a motion by Member Whitson and seconded by Member Lewin, membersunanimously recommend approval of Contract KH-JS03-000-006 to Cherry Hill Construction, Inc. in theamount of $86,797,429. OSprovided the MBE is approved by MDOT,for approval at the next Authoritymeeting scheduled September 26,2007. All members say aye. A summary of the details of this contract areattached hereto and incorporated herein.Contract KH-JS03-000-006 will be submittedfor approval at the next Authority meeting scheduled Septemb26, 2007 provided MDOT signs off on the MBE Program.10. Extra Work Order - LB-378-000-006R2-

Increase Executive Secretary's delegated authority onDeck replacement of WBSuspension and Through Truss Spans andMiscellaneous Repairs at the WPL Jr.Memorial Bridge Geoff Kolberg

The presentation of this Extra Work Order to the Capital Committee Members is to see approval to increase theExecutive Secretary's Delegated Authority on Contract No. LB 378-000-006R2 - Deck ReplacementOf Westbound Suspension and Through Truss Spans and Miscellaneous Repairs at the William Preston Lane JMemorial Bridge on the following EWA's.

1. Lease Extension for the Casting Yard at Sparrows Point- $ 795,782.00 The Extension of the lease agreement is necessary due to the delays associated with the final designthe Through Truss Span.

2. Emergency Steel Grid Deck Segments (Suspension Span) - $ 1,377,279.00 The Emergency Steel Grid Deck Segments are to be used in situations where the installation of thepermanent precast deck segments is not possible or not acceptable. The Emergency Steel Grid Deck

Segments will allow the bridge to be opened to traffic in the event the permanent recast deck segmecannot be installed.3. Miscellaneous Structural Steel Repairs (Suspension Span) - $ 2,500,000.00

This item is necessary to repair various Structural Steel elements of the Suspension Span. The repaimust be completed prior to demolition and erection of the new precast deck segments.4. Additional Pending Extra Work Authorizations - $5000,000.00 (Estimated)

There are approximately twenty (20) EWA's either in review or pending submittal to the ConstructioDivision by the contractor of varying cost.

Chairman Woodford asks Members to entertain a motion. Upon a motion by Member Calhoun andSeconded by Member Lewin, members unanimously approve and recommend that EWA - LB-378-000-006R- Delegation of Executive Secretary's delegated authority be increased regarding approval of the Deckreplacement of WB Suspension and Through Truss Spans and Miscellaneous Repairs at the WPL Jr.Memorial Bridgefor approval at the next Authority meeting scheduled September 26,2007. All members saaye. A summary of the details of this contract are attached hereto and incorporated herein.EWA -LB 378-000-006R2 -Delegation of Executive Secretary's delegated authority for Deck replacementWB Suspension and Through Truss Spans and Miscellaneous Repairs at the WPL Jr. Memorial Bridge willsubmitted for approval at the next Authority meeting scheduled September 26,2007.

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11. Intercounty Connector - Update on MOU David ChapinHi, I'm David Chapin and I'm here today to provide on update on the ICC MOD. State Highway is acting asMdTA agent's on design and will oversee and administer the construction. They have been utilizing SHAcontracts and having contractors do the work. Technically since this is an Authority project so that the authoritcould pay for these projects. During the interim of the work, SHA would provide a list of those contracts to thAuthority Members for their approval. What is being presented today is a recommendation to add contracts fothe current projects.Chairman Woodford indicates because of the expansive needs of these contracts regarding this project, werealize there may be adjustments from time to time but overall SHA is staying within budget. If there are noother questions, please entertain a motion to approve. Upon a motion by Member Calhoun and seconded byMember Whitson, members unanimously approve and recommend approval of the Updated contracts on theICC MOU. A summary of the details of this contract are attached hereto and incorporated herein.Capital Committee approves updated MOU Contracts on ICC ..

NEW ITEMS1. HB 450-000-007R - Deck rehabilitation andMiscellaneous repairs to theThomas 1. Hatem Memorial Bridge Doug Hutcheson

Hi, I'm Doug Hutcheson, Deputy Director for Engineering. The purpose of this presentation is to provide astatus report on the pending Hatem re-decking project.Best and Final Offers were received on July 27, 2007. BAFO's (Technical and Price) are currently beingevaluated. Traffic impacts due to the proposed construction are also being reassessed to ensure that the bestpossible solution is being implemented. Itis possible that additional repairs will be identified that should beincluded in this project. This could result in an additional request for Best and Final Offers, and could delay thplanned October 1, 2007 limited Notice to Proceed date. Itwould still be possible to meet the planned full NTPdate (includes lane closures) anticipated for April 14, 2008. The projected completion date is still 3/4/2011.Geoff Kolberg indicates we're going from 4 lanes to 2 lanes and have long term modifications so we'll need tokeep traffic going on us 40 to allow us to do work on this bridge. We have had discussions with PerryvilleCommunity Group which included Government staff as well as the Harford/Cecil Co. Work Group and everyonis aware and supportive of the delays that will occur during these repairs.Chairman Woodford and Members thank Doug for the update and presentation.2. MdT AlMDBC Nice Bridge Fiber Optic

Cabling Partnership Greg JonesHi, I'm Greg Jones, and am here today to provide information and a request to the Capital and FinanceCommittees for consideration for approval to return to the full Authority with an agreement between the MdTAand the Maryland Broadband Cooperative ("MDBC") that would provide for the installation of a fiber opticcrossing to be installed and managed by MDBE on the Nice Bridge.In February 2007 the Members approved an agreement between the MdTA and the Maryland BroadbandCooperative ("MDBC"), providing for the installation of fiber optic cabling across both spans of the Bay Bridg

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During the February 2007 Meeting, DSD staff mentioned that they were also seeking to establish a similararrangement with MDBC that would provide a fiber crossing on the Nice Bridge, and thus create a very neededredundant fiber path to the Counties of Southern Maryland. Though some of the technical items have neededcustomization, the proposed revenue sharing is identical to that approved earlier this year for the Bay Bridgeinstallation of fiber.The creation of the Maryland Broadband Cooperative (MDBC) was the first step to improve broadband servicein rural areas. MDBC will provide broadband services to rural Maryland areas and thus creating opportunitieswithin the State for Economic Development in under served rural areas.Chairman Woodford asks if there are any questions. We've done this at the Bay Bridge to allow for futurefiber optic cabling and we would benefit greatly as well as the State from having this fiber optic in place.Chairman Woodford states that subject to the approval of the Member Whitson and Member Calhoun, we crecommend this to be submitted to the full Authority at their next meeting which is scheduledfor September21, 2007. Please poll Members Whitson and Calhoun for their recommendation.Agreement between MdT A and MDBC regarding installation and management of afiber optic crossing onNice Bridge is recommend to be submitted at the next Authority meeting scheduledfor September 26,2007.Thankyou Greg

UPDATE ITEMS1. Planning tour ofI-95 Express Toll Lanes for Members *2. Planning Tour of BBPP Pre-casting Yard for Members ** denotes no handout

Geoff KolbergGeoff Kolberg 10 min10 min

Chairman Woodford asks Geoff to follow-up with members by phone or email as to their availability for toudates.INFORMATION ITEMS1. 1-95 ETL Project Status Report - Dave LaBella2. ETL ROW Purchases Report - Gloria Dolan3. ICC Status Update - Bob Michael -4. Bay Bridge Preservation Status Report - Geoff Kolberg5.

Chairman Woodford asks Members to review information items and if they have any questions, please call tstaff.Chairman Woodford adjourns the meeting at 11:57 am

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