PRESENTATION FOR

Industry WorkshopJanuary 8, 2013PRESENTED BYRobert Bostian, Jr., PENadir Rodrigues, PEFDOT District 4

I-75 and Palmetto Express Lanes

Judy Solaun-Gonzalez, PEFDOT District 6

Agenda

OPENING REMARKS PROJECT OVERVIEW DISTRICT 4 SEGMENTS DISTRICT 6 SEGMENT PROCUREMENT PROCESS AND SCHEDULE NEXT STEPS DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DBE)

Opening Remarks

Jim Wolfe, PE, District 4 Secretary Gus Pego, PE, District 6 Secretary

Regional Managed Lanes Network

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Regional Managed Lanes Network

Workshop Objectives

Project Challenges• Open Express Lanes to traffic in 2017

Communicate to industry:• Project scope and available information• Procurement timeline and process for the 7 Design-Build

contracts and the 4 CEI contracts

Solicit industry feedback to enhance project development and procurement process• One on One Meetings with Contractor Teams

• Focus on corridor-wide issues

PROJECT OVERVIEW

Lead Agency Roles

Collaborative management effort between D4, D6 and FTE

District 4 (I-75 from NW 170th St. to I-595) – 15 miles• 5 D-B segment contracts, 3 CEI contracts and ITS/Tolling

Integration contract

District 6 (SR 826 from W Flagler St. to NW 154th St. / I-75 from SR 826 to NW 170th St.) – 13 miles• 1 D-B contract and 1 CEI contract

FTE• Toll Equipment contract(s) for 12 toll gantries

Project Limits

SR 826 from W Flagler St. to I-75 and I-75 from SR 826 to I-595 (Total 28 miles)• D6 Segment - SR 826 from

W Flagler St. to NW 154th St. and I-75 from SR 826 to NW 170th St. (13 miles)

• D4 Segment - I-75 from NW 170th St. to I-595 (15 miles)

Key Components

Express Lanes direct connections to SR 826, HEFT and I-595

Intermediate EL Ingress/Egress locations

Accommodation of BRT• Access to the Palmetto Metrorail

Station at NW 74th St.

Integrated ITS/Tolling systems Sound barrier walls (where

warranted per PD&E Noise Study and Reevaluation)

Emergency Response provisions

NW 25th St.NW 74th St.NW 138th St.Miami Gardens Dr.

Miramar Pkwy.Sheridan St.Griffin Rd.Royal Palm Blvd.

75 Express Typical Section

I-75 Express Lanes in median from SR 826 to I-595 (18 miles)• Barrier separated typical section• 1 to 2 lanes in each direction

Drainage improvements to include french drains, infield ponds and linear retention swales extending to LA R/W line

Palmetto Express Typical Section

Palmetto Express Lanes in median from W Flagler St. to NW 154th St. (10 miles)• Tubular delineator separation between EL and GP lanes• 1 to 2 lanes in each direction

Transit Components

Accommodation of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)• BB&T Center to NW 74th St.

Palmetto Metrorail Station

Future Park and Ride facilities under consideration• Griffin Rd.• Pines Blvd. (not part of PD&E

Preferred Alt. – options under evaluation)

• Miami Gardens Dr.

ITS/Tolling

All electronic tolling – 12 gantry locations Congestion pricing Three destination toll rate signing Integrated ITS and tolling Operational jurisdictions

Express Lanes Configuration

Tolling Strategy

Project Video

Project Video

DISTRICT 4 SEGMENTS

Project Status (NEPA)

I-75 PD&E (NW 103rd St. to I-595) – LDCA March 2012 SIMR and Design Change/Construction Advertisement

Reevaluations – under FHWA review• Advancement of Express Lanes improvements• Addition of Sheridan St. ingress/egress• No C-D concept for I-75/HEFT Interchange• Wetland mitigation credits procurement• Pembroke Road Overpass update

Conceptual Environmental Resource Permit (ERP)• Submitted application package July 2012 (joint D4/D6 submittal)• Permit pending receipt of mitigation bank reservation letter

Project Segmentation

Construction Segment FPID# I-75 Limits Approx.

Length (mi.) Additional Information

Segment A421707-2 From NW 170th St. to South of

HEFT Mainline1.3 Includes 2 toll gantries.

Segment B421707-3421707-8

From South of HEFT Mainline to South of Miramar Pkwy.

1.7 Includes I-75 Express Lanes (EL) Bridge over HEFT Mainline; NB I-75 (widening), EL’s & NB HEFT Ramp Bridge (3) over C-9 Canal; and NB & SB EL Ramps over I-75 (2)

Segment C421707-4 From South of Miramar Pkwy.

to South of Sheridan St.3.6 Includes I-75 EL Bridge over C-4 Canal and 2 toll gantries.

Segment D421707-5 From South of Sheridan St. to

North of Griffin Road3.7 Includes I-75 EL Bridge over C-11 Canal and 2 toll gantries.

Segment E421707-6 From North of Griffin Road to

I-5954.7 Includes Reversible Ramp Bridge for I-75 to I-595 EL connection;

Ramps R-1, R-2 and R-4 connections to I-595; and 1 toll gantry.

Corridor-Wide ITS/Tolls

Integration

421707-7421707-9

From NW 170th St. to I-595 15.0 Includes corridor-wide installation of the fiber optics for the ITS backbone and toll systems integration with the Traffic Management Center (TMC) central control software and ITS and toll systems testing.

TOTALS15.0

Segment Limits/Scope Elements

Logical project limits established per segment• Prescriptive RFP criteria for corridor continuity

Ongoing Activities

Design Analysis Right of Way Drainage Environmental Utility Coordination Geotechnical Landscape Public Outreach

Design Analysis

Develop Concept Plans & Criteria• Typical Sections• Horizontal & Vertical Geometry• Master Signing, ITS and Lighting Plans• Structures

D6 Coordination• Project Scope, Delivery Method & Limits

FTE Coordination• I-75/HEFT Interchange Reevaluation (no C-D concept)• Tolling Infrastructure Requirements

Coordination with Adjacent Projects Emergency Response Strategies & Coordination

Right of Way

Permanent easements are recommended for two drainage outfalls in Segments C and D• Acquisition process ongoing by FDOT• Interim discharge mechanisms can be provided within existing R/W,

enabling acquisition without construction schedule impacts

FDOT’s intent is that all other project construction activities be conducted within the existing R/W

Drainage

All conceptual drainage and permitting analysis has been based on the full build-out of the PD&E Preferred Alternative, including:

• Conceptual Drainage Report• BHR Memo• Cross Drain Analysis• Permit Plans• Permit Sketches

Linear dry detention swales throughout project limits for treatment and attenuation, except between county line and Bass Creek Road where exfiltration trench will be utilized

Wet detention ponds within infield areas for treatment, attenuation, and floodplain compensation

Permitting

FDOT to obtain conceptual permits based on ultimate build-out of PD&E Preferred Alternative• Joint FDEP/SFWMD/USACE ERP (RAI #3 completed)• SFWMD ROW Occupancy Permit (RAI #1 completed)• SFWMD Water Use (Dewatering) Master Permit (approved)• CBWCD Stormwater Permit (RAI #1 completed)• SBDD Stormwater Permit (approved)

D-B Firm responsible for obtaining (per segment):• SFWMD Standard General ERP(s)• CBWCD and SBDD Paving and Drainage Permit(s)• Special Conditions documentation in support of SFWMD Master

Dewatering Permit requirements• Any additional permit modifications and/or mitigation required

by USACE due to design/construction changes

Sound Barriers

PD&E Study recommended 16 locations for new or replacement sound barriers north of NW 170th St.• 12 of the 16 recommended

walls to be constructed as part of the Express Lanes Projects

Noise reevaluation ongoing Sound barrier limits and

heights to be provided to D-B Firms

Contamination

Reports prepared• Phase I Contamination Screening Evaluation Report• Phase II Impact to Construction Assessment Report• Bridge Asbestos Containing Materials Reports

Level II testing identified 2 contamination-impacted groundwater zones in vicinity of the corridor and minor arsenic impacts to soil at various corridor locations• Soil Management Plan provided in Phase II Report

Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM’s) identified for:• NB and SB I-75 bridges over Snake Creek• Bass Creek Road bridge over I-75• Miramar Parkway bridge over I-75

Other Environmental

Wetlands/Wood Stork Suitable Foraging Habitat• Wetland Evaluation Report (WER) prepared• Mitigation credit purchase for wetland impacts (ITB ongoing) • D-B Firm responsible for permits/costs of any additional impacts

Protected Species• Endangered Species Biological Assessment Report prepared• Section 7 Consultation conducted with FWS and SFH for wood

stork

Archaeological Sites• Cultural Resources Assessment Survey (CRAS) prepared• Construction in vicinity of site 8BD3163 (within I-75 R/W north of

Pembroke Road) to be monitored

Utility Coordination

Utility Kick-Off Meeting with UAO’s conducted on May 18, 2012

Follow-up Utility Workshop with UAO’s conducted on September 28, 2012

Refining Utility Base Map of existing facilities Refining Potential Utility Conflict Matrix Field investigations (below and above ground) ongoing

within proximity of sound barrier locations/aerial facility crossings

Quality Level “B” Designation performed in potential conflict areas

Utility reimbursement eligibility under FDOT Legal review

Geotechnical

PD&E Geotechnical Reports & additional Soil Boring Logs for Bridges, MSE Walls, Sound Barrier Walls & Roadway will be provided

Boring Data approximate spacing:• Roadway median borings - 500 feet• Bridge borings - alternate bent locations (no borings drilled in

water bodies)• MSE Wall borings - 500 feet• Sound Barrier Wall borings - 250 feet

Organic Soils / Unsuitable Materials to be removed within 6 feet (minimum) below existing grade

Landscape

Landscape Concept Design to be provided to D-B Firms• Screening/buffering areas without sound barrier walls• Bold performing landscape design in select corridor locations

Adheres to FDOT’s new “Business of Beautification” initiative

D-B Firm responsible for relocation of designated desirable native trees where impacted by construction• Corridor tree survey

conducted

Public Outreach

Recent and ongoing outreach efforts:• Elected Official briefings• Broward MPO TCC & CIR presentations on November 26 & 27, 2012,

respectively• TIP/STIP Amendment presentation to Broward County MPO on

December 13, 2012• New website (75-Express.com) launched on December 16, 2012• Public announcement of Industry Workshop and January 15, 2013

Public Information Meeting

Communication tools – media, website, e-mail, Facebook, Twitter, fact sheets, newsletters, etc.

D-B Firms responsible for providing ongoing support to Public Information Officer for:• Community Awareness Program • Public meeting / workshops• Technical assistance• Display graphics

Additional Scope Considerations

Segment C – Pembroke Rd. Overpass• Broward County design plans currently Phase IV status• Consideration of Pembroke Rd. bridge and MSE walls

construction within LA R/W as part of Segment C• Broward County contractor will construct east/west roadway

approaches and walls up to LA R/W

Segment D – I-75/Sheridan St. interchange• Advancement of full and partial interchange improvements under

consideration

Engineering Data Available for RFP

Electronic survey data Existing Utilities Base Map

and Potential Conflict Matrix

Segment Concept Plans Typical Section Package Pavement Design Report Design Variations Right of Way Maps Master Signing, ITS and

Lighting Plans Landscape Concept

Design

Conceptual Permits• FDEP/SFWMD/ACOE ERP• SFWMD Standard Right of

Way Occupancy• CBWCD / SBDD

SFWMD Water Use Permit Drainage Concept Report BHR Memo and Cross

Drain Analysis Report Sound barrier and retaining

wall requirements and locations

Geotechnical Reports

DISTRICT 6 SEGMENT

D6 Project Overview

Project Limits: SR 826 from W Flagler St. to NW 154th St. and I-75 from SR 826 to NW 170th St. (FM 432687-1)

Project Length: 13 miles Delivery Method: 1 Design Build Contract Estimated Maximum Construction Cost: $270 million

Key Dates: Advertisement Date: March 15, 2013 Technical Proposals Due: September 9, 2013 Price Proposals Due: November 8, 2013 Contract Execution Date: December 4, 2013

D6 Project Scope

Single and dual Express Lanes Category II structure connecting I-75 EL to SR 826 EL Widening along SR 826 where public R/W is available Toll gantries, housing and increase in ITS backbone capacity Ramp signaling along SR 826 Sound barrier walls and new landscaping along I-75 Additional lighting along I-75 Express Lanes

Additional Scope

Additional overbuild, milling and resurfacing along SR 826 • NB: 0.212 miles SB: 1.053 miles• Estimated cost: $2.8M

7 RRR Projects and 1 Safety Project• Estimated cost: $1.6M

Project Status (NEPA)

SR 826 PD&E Study (W Flagler St. to NW 103rd St.) – LDCA January 2013• Advancement of Express Lanes Improvement as an interim

solution• Interchange and other mainline improvements to be addressed

by future PD&E

SIMR and Design Change/Construction Advertisement Reevaluations – under FHWA review• Advancement of Express Lanes improvements• Modification of I-75 /Palmetto Interchange to bring the express

lanes at grade along SR 826

Ongoing Activities

Design Analysis Project Coordination Right of Way Preliminary Drainage Design Environmental / Permitting Contamination Investigation Utility Coordination Geotechnical Investigation Landscape Conceptual Design Overall ITS Concept of Operations Public Outreach

Design Analysis

Develop Concept Plans & Criteria• 30% Roadway concept plans

• Horizontal & Vertical Geometry

• Structures • Bridge Concept Reports

• Signing Concept Master Plan• Lighting Concept Master Plan• ITS Concept Master Plan• Landscape Concept Master Plan (I-75)• Tree inventory (SR 826)• MOT Concept Master Plan

Design Analysis

Typical Section Package Pavement Design Package Exceptions and Variations

• Approved by FDOT and FHWA• Lane width and shoulder width

exceptions along SR 826

SR 826 INSIDE SHOULDERS

Width %

< 4’ 1

4’ - < 8’ 41

8’ - < 10’ 6

10’ - < 12’ 12

12’ 40

TOTAL 100

Project Coordination

Coordination with Adjacent Projects• Palmetto Improvement Program – Section 5• District 4 I-75 Express Lanes: Segments A, B, and C• NW 25th Street Viaduct

FTE Coordination• Tolling Infrastructure Requirements• FTE contractor to install gantry equipment + testing

Emergency Response Strategies & Coordination• Fire Rescue• FHP • Road Rangers

Right of Way

FDOT’s intent is that all project construction activities be conducted within the existing public R/W

Transfer of R/W from Miami Dade County for widening south of Okeechobee is complete

Easements• Construction easements acquired from Miami-Dade County for

Frontage Road construction activities• TCE requested along FEC Right of Way (east of SR 826)

Coordination with FEC and MDT for bridge widening over tracks (in progress)

Drainage

Analysis based only on the implementation of Express Lanes along I-75 and SR 826 corridors• Concept Drainage Report• Peter’s Pike Canal Hydraulic Calculations• Permit Plans & Sketches

Master Drainage Plan includes 36 major basins Addition of French drains Modifications to the existing weirs No additional trench drains allowed except when

replacing existing trench drains

Environmental

Wetlands/Wood Stork Suitable Foraging Habitat• Wetland Evaluation Report (WER) prepared• Mitigation credit purchase for wetland impacts (ITB ongoing) • D-B Firm responsible for permits/costs of any additional impacts

Protected Species• Endangered Species Biological Assessment Report prepared• Section 7 Consultation conducted with FWS for wood stork

Archaeological Sites• Cultural Resources Assessment Survey (CRAS) prepared• No archaeological sites within project limits

Sound Barriers

PD&E Study recommended 4 locations for replacement or new sound barriers south of NW 170th St.• NW 170th St to NW 162nd St• NW 154th St to 143rd St• East side of NW 87th Ave (W 28th Ave)• West side of NW 87th Ave (W 28th Ave)

Noise reevaluation ongoing Sound barrier limits and heights

will be provided to D-B Firms

Permitting

Conceptual Environmental Resource Permit (ERP)• Submitted application package July 2012 (joint D4/D6 submittal)• Permit pending receipt of mitigation bank reservation letter

D6 to obtain conceptual permits based on implementation of Express Lanes on I-75 and SR 826 corridors• Joint D4/D6 FDEP/SFWMD/USACE Permits (RAI #3 completed)• SFWMD Standard ROW Occupancy Permit (pending ERP)• DRER Permit for modification to the Peter’s Pike Canal (pending)

D-B Firm responsible for:• SFWMD ERP modification (for construction)• Dewatering permits as required (i.e. – SFWMD, Miami-Dade

County)• Any additional permits or mitigation required by permit agencies

due to design/construction changes

Contamination

Reports prepared• Phase I Contamination Screening Evaluation Report• Phase II Impact to Construction Assessment Report• Bridge Asbestos and Lead Containing Materials Reports

Level II assessment identified 2 contamination-impacted groundwater zones along SR 826 corridor

No asbestos or lead containing materials identified Removal, handling, transport and disposal of

contaminated/hazardous materials will be performed via separate CAR contract by the Department

Utility Coordination

UAO Utility Kick-Off Meeting conducted January 26, 2012 Follow-up Utility Workshop with UAO’s conducted

October 17, 2012 Refining Utility Base Map of existing facilities Refining Potential Utility Conflict Matrix Obtaining Utility Work Schedules for proposed relocates

• Florida Gas Transmission• City of Hialeah• AT&T

D-B Firm responsible for all field investigations D-B contract to include relocation of MDC Water & Sewer

8-inch watermain

Geotechnical

For I-75, PD&E as well as subsequent roadway and wall reports of boring log data to be provided

For SR 826, existing geotechnical information from previous projects is available as well as subsequent asphalt cores

Organic soils / unsuitable materials • Within minimum 6 feet below existing grade must be removed• Deeper than 6 feet may require mitigation (i.e. - geotextile

reinforcement)

Landscape

Landscape Concept Design to be provided to D-B Firms• Landscaping will enhance the character of the corridor• Landscape enhancements will partially screen sound barriers• Bold, low maintenance landscape design• Invasive exotic removals

Adheres to FDOT’s new “Business of Beautification” initiative

D-B Firm responsible for relocation of designated desirable native trees where impacted by construction

Corridor tree survey conducted along SR 826 New landscaping and relocation cost estimate: $5 million

Public Outreach

Recent and ongoing outreach efforts:• Elected Official briefings• Miami-Dade MPO presentation – October 2011• SR 826 Public Workshop• SR 826 Public Hearing • Upcoming Public Workshop for I-75 in Miami-Dade County

New website (www.palmettoexpresslanes.com) is under development

Public advertisement campaign will begin after obtaining LDCA for SR 826 PD&E

D-B Firm responsible for providing on-going support for:• Community Awareness Program• Public Meetings / Hearings / Workshops• Graphic renderings• Technical assistance

Engineering Data Available for RFP

Electronic survey data Existing Utilities Base

Map and Potential Conflict Matrix

Concept Plans & BCRs Typical Section Package Pavement Design Report Design Variations /

Exceptions Master Signing, ITS and

Lighting Plans

Landscape Concept Design

Conceptual Permits• FDEP/SFWMD/ACOE

Permits• SFWMD Standard Right of

Way Occupancy• DRER

SFWMD Water Use Permit Drainage Concept Report Sound barrier and

retaining wall locations and requirements

Geotechnical Reports

Aesthetic Requirements

Category II Structure (flyover)• Weathering steel box girder• Segmental construction

Bridge widening along Palmetto• Shall match existing bridge in type and color

Retaining walls• Shall match existing walls in type and color

Aesthetic Level 2

Maintenance and Incident Management

D-B Firm will be responsible for: Routine maintenance activities, from right of way to right

of way, for project length Long term maintenance of traffic associated with

Incidents Additional Road Rangers

PROCUREMENT PROCESS AND SCHEDULE

D-B Procurement Process

D-B Segments and ITS/Tolls Integration Standard FDOT two-phase D-B approach Phase I – Expanded Letter of Interest Phase II – Technical Proposal

• Alternative Technical Concept (ATC) meetings• Page Turn meeting• Question & Answer Session

Price Proposal D4 Final selection formula (adjusted score)

• Bid Price Proposal / Technical Score

D6 Final selection formula (adjusted score)Bid Price Proposal + (Proposed Contract Time x Time Value Cost)

Technical Score

D6 Approved Incentive: $5.25 million

Key Considerations for D4 ELOI’s / Technical Proposals

Corridor continuity and functionality• Coordination and compatibility between adjacent projects

• Geometrics• Signing• ITS• Lighting

ITS/Tolls integration• Contractor coordination for expedited completion of ITS /tolls

infrastructure/devices, testing and corridor opening

Project commitments• Expedited construction of sound barrier walls

Preservation of ultimate corridor improvements footprint

Key Considerations for D6 ELOI’s / Technical Proposals

Corridor continuity and functionality• Coordination and compatibility between adjacent projects

• Geometrics• Signing• ITS• Lighting

ITS/Tolls integration• Contractor coordination for expedited completion of ITS /tolls

infrastructure/devices, testing and corridor opening

Project commitments• Expedited construction of sound barrier walls• Expedited construction of safety project

Preservation of ultimate corridor improvements footprint• MDX Interim and Ultimate Gratigny expansion project• I-75 Ultimate improvements

Project Experience• D-B team technical capability• Competent Design/Construction Project Managers• Recent and relevant projects of similar complexity

CEI Procurement Process

D4 – 3 contracts to utilize Witness and Hold• Contract 1 – Segments E and D

• Includes CEI oversight for Segments A thru E and ITS/Tolls Integration• Ad Date: JAN 7, 2013

• Contract 2 – Segments A and B• Ad Date: JUN 2013

• Contract 3 – Segment C• Ad Date: AUG 2013

D6 – 1 contract to utilize Traditional CEI Scope• Ad Date: May 2013• Select from Expanded Letter of Interest (ELOI)

D4 Procurement Schedule

Segment E

Procurement Activity Date

Advertisement January 28, 2013

Expanded Letters of Interest Due February 15, 2013

Shortlist Posting March 14, 2013

Final RFP Provided to D-B Firms March 20, 2013

Technical Proposals Due May 20, 2013

Price Proposals Due July 3, 2013

Anticipated Award Date July 25, 2013

Anticipated Execution Date August 1, 2013

D4 Procurement/Construction Schedule

Segments A-D & ITS/Tolls Integration To be advertised on 7 to 13 week intervals ITS/Tolls Integration advertisement follows ITS Final Plans (Segment

A) – tentative February 2015 Corridor opening 2017

D6 Procurement Schedule

D6 Segment

Procurement Activity Date

Advertisement March 15, 2013

Expanded Letters of Interest Due April 5, 2013

Shortlist Posting April 24, 2013

Final RFP Provided to D-B Firms April 25, 2013

Technical Proposals Due September 9, 2013

Price Proposals Due November 8, 2013

Anticipated Award Date November 27, 2013

Anticipated Execution Date December 4, 2013

D6 Procurement/Construction Schedule

D6 D-B contract includes ITS/Tolls Integration Corridor opening 2018 – based on maximum allowable

construction time D6 programmed a $5.25 million incentive to open facility

to users as soon as possible

NEXT STEPS

Next Steps

D4 one-on-one meetings – Jan. 8-10 @ D4 Headquarters• D4 Management Team – discuss D4 and D-B Firm

questions/issues• Segment E Technical Review Committee (TRC)

D4 Segment E Draft RFP posted on FDOT D-B website D4 Segments A thru D planned ads to be posted January

2013 D6 Segment draft RFP to be posted on website – early

February 2013 D6 Segment one-on-one meetings – mid February 2013 Available project information

• 75 Express (D4 Segments) – website 75-Express.com• SR 826 / I-75 Express Lanes – website page

www.palmettoexpresslanes.com

Project Contacts

For District 4 Project• before advertisement: Robert Bostian, Jr., PE

Project Manageroffice: (954) 777-4427e-mail: Robert.Bostian@dot.state.fl.us

• after advertisement:  Esther BrandtContract Coordinatoroffice: (954) 777-4620

email: Esther.Brandt@dot.state.fl.us

For District 6 Project• before advertisement: Judy Solaun-Gonzalez, PE

Senior Project Manageroffice: (305) 470-5207e-mail: Judy.solaun@dot.state.fl.us

• after advertisement:  Harry OrvilRFP Procurement office: (305) 470-5394

email: Harry.Orvil@dot.state.fl.us

QUESTIONS?

DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DBE)