RFQ-484-09162024P3 I-285 East Express Lanes Project

Background
The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is soliciting statements of qualifications from Respondents to develop the I-285 East Express Lanes multi-phase Project. This project aims to address severe congestion in the Atlanta metro region, which has seen significant population and employment growth.

The project will consist of approximately 30 centerline miles of new express lanes along I-285 and SR 400, enhancing connectivity between major business centers and residential areas. The use of express lanes is part of GDOT's Major Mobility Investment Program (MMIP) to improve transportation infrastructure and mobility options.

Work Details
The project will include the following services:
1. Development, design, construction, financing, operation, maintenance, and tolling services for Phase 1, which consists of approximately 19 centerline miles of new express lanes on I-285 in the westbound direction and on SR400 in the northbound direction.
2. Connections to existing express lanes on SR400 and I-85.
3. Implementation of an open-road electronic toll collection system (ETCS) for toll collection from users.
4. Establishment of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) for traffic management and incident response.
5. Compliance with environmental regulations and coordination with GDOT's existing infrastructure.

Period of Performance
The contract period is anticipated to commence upon execution of the Phase 1 Agreement and will continue through the completion of construction, operation, maintenance, and tolling activities as specified in the agreement.

Place of Performance
The project will be performed along I-285 from Northside Drive to I-20 East and on SR 400 from Johnson Ferry Road to the vicinity of the MARTA North Springs Station in DeKalb and Fulton Counties.