LTR Cromwell MSF Modernization (LRMP Tranche 3)_T-2443-0150_Addendum 001_081126.pdf

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TO: All Prospective Offerors

FROM: Maryland Transit Administration

SUBJECT: LTR Cromwell Maintenance & Storage Facility Modernization (LRMP Tranche 3) Contract No. T-2443-0150 Addendum No. 001

DATE: August 11, 2026

Effective this date is Addendum No. 001 (22 pages) to the subject Contract.

Document Additions

• Pre-Proposal Conference slide deck

• Pre-Proposal Conference attendee list

• Pre-Proposal Site Visit attendee list

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

Sincerely, for Jodie Biden, PSP, CMPA Director, Contract Development and Controls

MDOT MTA

Procurement Officer

Cromwell Maintenance and Storage Facility Modernization (LRMP Tranche 3) Contract No. T-2443-0150

4 August 2026

• Jodie Biden, Procurement Officer

• Andrea Neumayer, Manager Contract Development

• Office of Equal Opportunity

• MTA Project Team

• Vendor Roll Call (Certifications: MDOT M/DBE certified, VSBE certified, SBR certified)

Please enter your name, company, email, and any certifications into the chat.

INTRODUCTIONS

PURPOSE

• This Design-Build Request for Proposals (DB RFP) was issued to procure goods or services from a contract between the selected Offeror and the Administration.

• A "Design-Build" is a project delivery method where the design and construction services are contracted by a single entity known as the "Design-Builder."

• An RFP means any document, whether attached or incorporated by reference, used for soliciting proposals from offerors under any method allowed under this title excluding competitive sealed bidding and comparable small procurement methods.

• Its goal is to:

• Obtain competitive Design-Build proposals for the Cromwell Maintenance and Storage Facility Modernization Project.

INTENT & GOALS

• The intent of this Design-Build RFP is to solicit competitive proposals and select a qualified Design-Builder in accordance with COMAR 21.05.16.

• This procurement supports Tranche 3 of the Light Rail Modernization Program (LRMP), focused on modernization of the Cromwell Maintenance and Storage Facility (MSF).

• More information about the LRMP is available at its dedicated website: https://www.mta.maryland.gov/modern-lr

• Work will include the following scope items:

• Maintenance Facility Modernization

• New Annex Shop Building

• Storage Yard Expansion

• Track, Power, Communications, Utility and Site Upgrades

• Further project details will be reviewed later in today's conference

ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS – General

• A copy of this slide deck, as well as the attendee list, will be posted on eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA.Maryland.gov) in the near future.

• Any information, including questions from attendees, that alters the specifications or the submission requirements, or which is likely to affect an Offeror’s Proposal, will be issued by the Procurement Officer as a written addendum and posted on eMMA.

• You are reminded that your submission shall be solely based on the written specifications contained in the RFP and any written addenda posted on eMMA.

• Please check eMMA routinely, for addenda, announcements, etc.

ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS - Proposal Questions

• Questions may be asked during today’s meeting. However, any and all questions asked here today shall be submitted to ContractDevelopment@mta.maryland.gov.

(Submission via eMMA is also acceptable, but it only permits one question at a time.)

•It is preferred that all questions be contained in one email and include the relevant specification section and topic.

•Questions shall be submitted no later than the question deadline.

•After the deadline for questions has passed, an addendum will be issued with responses to written questions from vendors, along with any necessary changes to the specifications.

•Responses to any questions asked and answered today are unofficial until received in writing and documented via formal addendum.

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION

• Follow all directions.

• EMMA only allows each Offeror one Technical Proposal envelope and one Financial Proposal envelope.

• You can upload multiple files in each envelope.

• Be sure to submit all required files (MS Word, Adobe PDF, etc.) as outlined in the RFP.

• Be cautious to not submit any information that is not specifically required/requested.

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION

Technical Proposal (not all inclusive)

(Do NOT include any pricing information)

• Tab A – Transmittal Letter

• Tab B – Claim of Confidentiality

• Tab C – Executive Summary

• Tab D – Minimum Qualifications

• Tab E – Technical Proposal

• Tab F – Financial Capability

• Tab G – Certificates of Insurance

• Tab H – Required Forms and Certifications

• Tab I – Acknowledgements and Disclosures

Financial Proposal (not all inclusive)

• Tab A – Transmittal Letter

• Tab B – Financial Proposal Form and Payment Schedule

• Tab C – Proposal Bond

• Tab D – Subcontractor Utilization Form, Insurance Worksheet

Basis of Award

• Considering all evaluation factors as set forth in this DB RFP and as outlined in

COMAR.21.05.03, it is the Administration’s intent to award this Contract to the Offeror whose Proposal(s) is/are determined to be responsible, reasonably susceptible of being selected for award, and most advantageous to the State.

• In accordance with COMAR 21.05.03.06, unsuccessful Offerors shall be given the opportunity to be debriefed upon receipt of a written request made to the Procurement Officer.

REMARKS FROM EOCP REPRESENTATIVE

(49 CFR§26.13(b), §26.53 (j), COMAR 21.11.03)

• On September 30, 2025, the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) issued an Interim Final Rule (IFR) effective October 3, 2025, that eliminates race- and sex-based presumptions in the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program.

• All currently certified DBE firms must be re-evaluated under the new standards. Until this re-evaluation is complete, MDOT will not set new DBE goals or monitor participation on contracts that contain federal funding

• Note that Maryland Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) program is not affected by this interim rule.

• By submitting a response to this RFP, an Offeror agrees that it shall comply with all applicable requirements of the DBE program and related provisions of the Contract. The Administration will provide additional information on compliance with these requirements as needed.

Offeror Interviews

• General:

• Offerors may be required to make oral presentations to Administration representatives.

• Oral presentations are considered part of the technical proposal.

• Offerors must confirm in writing any substantive oral clarifications of, or changes in, their Technical Proposals made following discussions. Any such written clarifications or changes then become part of the Offeror’s Technical Proposal.

• Purpose:

• To ensure a full understanding of the Administration's requirements and the Offeror's ability to perform the services.

• Notification: The PO will notify Offeror(s) of the time and place of oral presentation(s)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Worker’s Compensation (WC) Experience Modification Rating (EMR) o Contractor shall maintain a Worker’s Compensation (WC) Experience Modification Rating no greater than

1.0.

• Experience o MSF Experience – Minimum 5 years of maintenance and storage facility design and construction experience on a project valued over $50 million o Transit Rail MSF Experience – Successfully completed at least one comparable public transit rail maintenance and storage facility project in North America using Design-Build within the last 5 years.

o Design-Build Experience – Completed at least three Design-Build projects within the last 10 years with similar complexity, permitting and stakeholder coordination.

o Self Performance – Demonstrated self-performance of at least 30% of the contract value on a qualifying project.

• Construct a new Annex Shop Building

• Modernize the existing Maintenance Shop

• Expand and reconfigure Storage Yard Trackwork

• Upgrade Track and Special Trackwork Systems

• Upgrade Traction Power and Overhead Contact System (OCS)

• Upgrade Train Control and Communications Systems

• Perform Site, Utility, and Drainage Improvements

Scope of Work

Meeting Location

LTR Cromwell Maintenance Facility

7390 Baltimore-Annapolis Blvd

Glen Burnie, MD 21061

Date and Time

Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 1:00pm ET

Site Visit Information

Required PPE

• Hi-Viz Vest

• Closed-toe and closed-heeled shoes

• Long pants

• Hard hats

• Safety Glasses

DEADLINES

• Pre-Proposal Questions o Due Friday, October 9, 2026, at 1:00pm EST o Via eMMA or to ContractDevelopment@mta.maryland.gov

• Proposal Due Date o November 12, 2026 at 2:00pm EST o Via eMMA at https://emma.Maryland.gov

QUESTIONS?

As a reminder, any questions asked and answered today are unofficial until documented via addendum.

Questions should still be submitted in writing by the question deadline via eMMA or email to ContractDevelopment@mta.maryland.gov only.

Thank you for your attendance!

Name Company Email

Grace Boenning MDOT MTA CDC GBoenning@mdot.maryland.gov

Andrea Neumayer MDOT MTA CDC ANeumayer@mdot.maryland.gov

Jodie Biden MDOT MTA CDC JBiden@mdot.maryland.gov

Allison Scott MDOT MTA LRMP AScott9@mdot.maryland.gov

Jamie Richardson MDOT MTA LRMP JRichardson@mdot.maryland.gov

Kimberly Gilbert MDOT MTA KGilbert@mdot.maryland.gov

Janet Ungerer MDOT MTA JUngerer@mdot.maryland.gov

Neela Babu MDOT TSO NBabu@mdot.maryland.gov

Aubrei Barton MDOT TSO ABarton@mdot.maryland.gov

Harish Saligrama Atkins Realis Harish.Saligrama@Atkinsrealis.com

Chen Zhou Atkins Realis Chen.Zhou@Atkinsrealis.com

Michelle Bullock Bullock Construction, Inc. michelle@bullockrailroad.com

Tara Earley C3M Power Systems tara.earley@c3mpowersystems.com

Randall McBride C3M Power Systems randall.mcbride@c3mpowersystems.com

Joseph Abidin Clark Construction Group, LLC joe.abidin@clarkconstruction.com

May ElKhattab Clark Construction Group, LLC may.elkhattab@clarkconstruction.com

Todd McQuinn Clark Construction Group, LLC todd.mcquinn@clarkconstruction.com

Solomy Lubega Clark Construction Group, LLC solomy.lubega@clarkconstruction.com

Andrea Lake Floura Teeter Landscape Architects alake@flourateeter.com

Joan Floura Floura Teeter Landscape Architects jfloura@flourateeter.com

Luke Brister Glenelg Construction, Inc. LBrister@glenelginc.com

Emily Ng Mass Electric Construction Co. Emily.Ng@masselec.com

Dallas Schumacher Mass Electric Construction Co. DSchumacher@masselec.com

LTR Cromwell Maintenance & Storage Facility Modernization (LRMP Tranche 3)

Contract No. T-2443-0150

Pre-Proposal Conference

Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 10:30am ET

LTR Cromwell Maintenance & Storage Facility Modernization (LRMP Tranche 3)

Contract No. T-2443-0150

Pre-Proposal Conference

Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 10:30am ET

Charlie Minor M.C. Dean, Inc. Francis.Minor@mcdean.com

Matteo Prezioso M.C. Dean, Inc. Matteo.Prezioso@mcdean.COM

Adam Hartman M.C. Dean, Inc. Adam.Hartman@mcdean.COM

Rich Silva Parsons Rich.Silva@parsons.com

Rajan Shah Parsons Rajan.Shah@parsons.com

Lynn Imbrogulio Patuxent Materials lynni@paxcos.com

Prince Murara PrimECS princem@myprimecs.com

Christian Ottens Railroad Construction Company, Inc. ChristianO@rccmail.net

Machner, Trent RailWorks tmachner@railworks.com

Dave Luvara Rhinehart Railroad Construction, Inc. DLuvara@rhinehartrailroad.com

Tristram Madden Schnabel Engineering, LLC tmadden@schnabel-eng.com

Jeffrey Messinger STV Inc. Jeffrey.Messinger@stvinc.com

Yancarlos Feliz STV Inc. Yancarlos.Feliz@stvinc.com

James Mills STV Inc. James.Mills@stvinc.com

Fred Faryar Timmons Group Fred.Faryar@timmons.com

Jeff Smeraldo Timmons Group Jeff.Smeraldo@timmons.com

Andrew Schlosser W.M. Schlosser Company, Inc. ASchlosser@wmschlosser.com

Nathan Matos W.M. Schlosser Company, Inc. nmatos@wmschlosser.com

Sean Simmons W.M. Schlosser Company, Inc. bids@wmschlosser.com

Candice Geter W.M. Schlosser Company, Inc. cgeter@wmschlosser.com

Grace Boenning MDOT MTA CDC GBoenning@mdot.maryland.gov

Bivek Poudyal MDOT MTA BPoudyal@mdot.maryland.gov

Kimberly Gilbert MDOT MTA KGilbert@mdot.maryland.gov

Janet Ungerer MDOT MTA JUngerer@mdot.maryland.gov

Neela Babu MDOT TSO NBabu@mdot.maryland.gov

Aubrei Barton MDOT TSO ABarton@mdot.maryland.gov

Chen Zhou Atkins Realis Chen.Zhou@Atkinsrealis.com

Randall McBride C3M Power Systems randall.mcbride@c3mpowersystems.com

Joseph Abidin Clark Construction Group, LLC joe.abidin@clarkconstruction.com

Brian Hetherington Clark Construction Group, LLC brian.hetherington@clarkconstruction.com

Erick Flores Hernandez Clark Construction Group, LLC erick.flores@clarkconstruction.com

Andrea Lake Floura Teeter Landscape Architects alake@flourateeter.com

Joan Floura Floura Teeter Landscape Architects jfloura@flourateeter.com

Emily Ng Mass Electric Construction Co. Emily.Ng@masselec.com

Dallas Schumacher Mass Electric Construction Co. DSchumacher@masselec.com

Charlie Minor M.C. Dean, Inc. Charlie.Minor@MCDEAN.com

Hristo Kostov M.C. Dean, Inc. Hristo.Kostov@MCDEAN.com

Ryan Dimaano Min Engineering, Inc. rdimaano@minengineering.com

Rich Silva Parsons Rich.Silva@parsons.com

Rajan Shah Parsons Rajan.Shah@parsons.com

Pablo Hernandez Ragnar Benson Pablo.Hernandez@mastec.com

Christian Ottens Railroad Construction Company, Inc. ChristianO@rccmail.net

Mike McGee RailWorks MMcGee@railworks.com

LTR Cromwell Maintenance & Storage Facility Modernization (LRMP Tranche 3)

Contract No. T-2443-0150

Pre-Proposal Site Visit

Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 1:00pm

LTR Cromwell Maintenance & Storage Facility Modernization (LRMP Tranche 3)

Contract No. T-2443-0150

Pre-Proposal Site Visit

Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 1:00pm

Eric Petrie RailWorks EPetrie@railworks.com

Jake Israel Rhinehart Railroad Construction, Inc. Jisrael@rhinehartrailroad.com

Taylor Mans STV Inc. Tayler.Mans@stvinc.com

William Smith STV Inc. William.Smith@stvinc.com

James Mills STV Inc. James.Mills@stvinc.com

Ashu Vyas W.M. Schlosser Company, Inc. bids@wmschlosser.com