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Maryland Seeks New Bids For KeyWit Infrastructure Project

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Governor Moore directed the Maryland Transportation Authority to seek new bids for a transportation project. Maryland is seeking new builders for a bridge rebuild project after negotiations failed. The cost provided by Keywood was significantly higher than state estimates, reportedly nearly twice the initial amount. The Secretary did not disclose the exact figure, citing confidentiality. Officials stated the state should utilize existing designs developed by Kiowit to find a new contractor. There may be some overlap between the two builders during the transition period. The state intends to avoid a complete redesign of the project. Maryland transportation leaders announced that Keywood infrastructure will not remain on a current project. The move to walk away from the current contractor was described as a surprise by local reporting.

Governor Moore directed the Maryland Transportation Authority to seek new bids for a transportation project. Maryland is seeking new builders for a bridge rebuild project after negotiations failed. The cost provided by Keywood was significantly higher than state estimates, reportedly nearly twice the initial amount. The Secretary did not disclose the exact figure, citing confidentiality. Officials stated the state should utilize existing designs developed by Kiowit to find a new contractor. There may be some overlap between the two builders during the transition period. The state intends to avoid a complete redesign of the project. Maryland transportation leaders announced that Keywood infrastructure will not remain on a current project. The move to walk away from the current contractor was described as a surprise by local reporting. Secretary of Transportation Katie Thompson stated that the cost estimates provided by Keywood were significantly higher than the state's projections, nearly doubling the expected amount. This cost discrepancy created a gap that prevented successful negotiations. KeyWit will continue Phase 1 work, including foundation piles and a temporary trestle, through the end of the year.

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“Governor Moore has directed the Maryland Transportation Authority to seek new bids saying taxpayers deserve the best value.”

WTOP Washington DC

“the cost, as I understand, was significant almost twice of what the state had come up with initially.”

WTOP Washington DC

“Maryland will now look for a new builder. Yeah, so the cost, as I understand, was significant almost twice of what the state had come up with initially.”

WTOP Washington DC

“the state should take the designs that Kiowit came up with and find a new builder. Now, that's how it's supposed to go in these cases.”

WTOP Washington DC

“transportation leaders say Keywood infrastructure will not be staying on the project. after the company submitted a proposal that exceeded independent cost estimates.”

WTOP Washington DC

“Maryland Governor Wes Moore has directed the Maryland Transportation Authority now to seek new bids, saying taxpayers deserve the best value.”

WTOP Washington DC

“The Secretary of Transportation, Katie Thompson told me that their numbers were significantly higher. As in Keywood's numbers for the bridge rebuild were much higher than the states.”

WTOP Washington DC

“Maryland Governor Wes Moore for his part has directed the Maryland Transportation Authority now to seek new bids saying taxpayers deserve the best value.”

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