The Alabama Department of Transportation has replaced the original contractor for the Mobile Bayway project, Mobile Bayway Constructors, with Kiewit Massman Traylor. ALDOT officials say the project is moving forward despite the change and that the necessary engineering work will not be lost.
The Alabama Department of Transportation announced Monday that it has parted ways with the team selected to build a new bayway, Mobile Bayway Constructors. That means the next best qualified bidder now will inherit the job.
The agency did not name that team, but public documents identify that team as Kiewit Massman Traylor, a group headed by a New Orleans company called Kiewit Construction. That is the same team that has been picked to build a bridge connecting Mobile to the new bayway. “The project is moving forward, despite what you may have read into the article,” he said during Tuesday’s council meeting. “I’ve spoken with ALDOT team. … We’ll know more within the next few weeks about how it actually moves forward. The good news is that all the work that has been done by the contractor on the bayway, that engineering will not be lost.” ALDOT’s announcement caught local officials by surprise. Jack Burrell, the chairman of the Eastern Shore Metropolitan Organization, that he would have to defer to state transportation officials. The contractor shakeup comes as the state continues to negotiate a “guaranteed maxim price.” The bridge and bayway together are estimated to cost as much as $3.5 billion. The state also is working through a lengthy application process for low-interest federal loans under the Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act. “I’m still very optimistic about the way forward, and they still anticipate groundbreaking by the end of 2025,” Stimpson said. The mayor later told reporters that “from afar,” it appears difficult negotiating a guaranteed maximum price. But he said there are advantages to a design-build system because it puts the contractor in a position to identify savings before a single container of concrete is poured. He said he has faith in ALDOT’s process, although he acknowledged that replacing a major contracting team is a setback. “You can’t say that it’s not significant, OK?” he said. “But I think that the way that ALDOT has set this up, in case there was a situation that happened like this, they had a backup plan. And that’s why they can now just pivot. … So I’m confident that they’ve pre-planned for an even like this and that they’ll work their way through it.” Parents of US student Sudiksha Konanki, who vanished in the Dominican Republic, ask that she be declared dead More than 3 million people will soon get a Social Security boost. Here’s who qualifies for increased payments EXCLUSIVE: Homeowner shoots, critically injures teen after teen allegedly breaks into home in Spanish FortBraves games get a little sweeter: Mo’Bay Beignet Co. will now be served at Truist Park3 arrested near Holman Prison for contraband‘It undervalues hard work:’ MCPSS high school bans most honor cords for graduation
Alabama Bayway Construction ALDOT Infrastructure
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Mobile considers agreement with ALDOT for Mobile River Bridge & Bayway projectAs the state gets closer to breaking ground on the I-10 Mobile River Bridge and Bayway Project, the city of Mobile is preparing too.The Mobile City Council is c
Read more »
No. 12 Alabama Baseball Walks Off South Alabama off Team Captain's BatThe Crimson Tide survived a midweek scare from the Jaguars on Tuesday.
Read more »
Legacy of Hope aims to make a difference for kidney patientsAccording to the Alabama Kidney Foundation 14,000 people from Alabama are currently on dialysis.
Read more »
ALDOT parts ways with construction team negotiating for Mobile River Bridge and BaywayThe Alabama Department of Transportation Monday announced it has jointly agreed with the Mobile Bayway Constructors team to end negotiations for the design and
Read more »
Justin Lebron Walks Off North Alabama, Gives Alabama Baseball 23rd Win of SeasonThe Crimson Tide fought off the Lions at Toyota Field on Tuesday.
Read more »
Seventh-Inning Rally Leads No. 25 Alabama Softball to Win at North AlabamaPatrick Murphy picked up his 1300th career win as the head coach of the Crimson Tide.
Read more »