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MURIEL BOWSER

     MAYOR

June 13, 2024

Honorable Phil Mendelson

Chairman

Council of the District of Columbia

John A. Wilson Building

1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 504

Washington, DC 20004

Dear Chairman Mendelson:

Pursuant to section 451 of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act (D.C. Official Code § 1-

204.51) and section 202 of the Procurement Practices Reform Act of 2010 (D.C. Official Code §

2-352.02), enclosed for consideration and approval by the Council of the District of Columbia is

the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Annual Capital Transportation Plan (Plan).

Pursuant to Mayor’s Order 96-130 and a Memorandum of Agreement (Agreement), dated June 6,

1996, entered into by and between the Federal Highway Administration, the Government of the

District of Columbia (District) and the now defunct District of Columbia Financial Responsibility

and Management Assistance Authority, the District was required to develop and implement a

process for the expeditious review and approval of Federal-aid Highway contracts. In accordance

with clause 5 of the Agreement, the District Department of Transportation was required to submit

a Plan of Federal-aid Highway projects to the Council for review and approval. Approval of the

Plan is deemed approval of the individual contracts that make up the Plan. This process continues

to be used in order to ensure the expeditious review and approval of District Federal-aid Highway

contracts.

My administration is available to discuss any questions you may have regarding the proposed

contract. In order to facilitate a response to any questions you may have, please have your staff

contact Marc Scott, Chief Operating Officer, Office of Contracting and Procurement, at (202) 724-

8759.

I look forward to the Council’s favorable consideration of this contract.

Sincerely,

Muriel Bowser

                  GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

                       Office of Contracting and Procurement

                            COUNCIL CONTRACT SUMMARY

Pursuant to section 202(c) of the Procurement Practices Reform Act of 2010, effective April

8, 2011 (D.C. Law 18-371; D.C. Official Code §2-352.02), the following contract summary is

provided:

(A)    The proposed contractor, contract amount, unit and method of compensation,

       contract term, and type of contract:

       The District of Columbia (District), by Memorandum of Agreement, dated June 6, 1996

       committed to the award of Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) contracts within 45

       days. The memorandum required the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) to

       submit an annual program of FHWA projects to the District of Columbia Council and the

       now defunct District of Columbia Financial Responsibility and Management Assistance

       Authority for their review and approval. Since most of the proposed projects have not

       been solicited, the exact name of contractors, contract award amount and types, unit and

       method of compensation and contract terms are not known.

(B)    The goods or services to be provided, the methods of delivering goods or services,

       and any significant program changes reflected in the proposed contract:

       The DDOT utilizes FHWA and matching District Highway Trust Funds to finance a

       myriad of procurement initiatives that touch every resident within the District of

       Columbia. Projects included in this year’s program include, but are not limited to:

       1. bridge design, construction, repair, and rehabilitation;

       2. streetcar extension;

       3. preventative maintenance and repairs on highway structures;

       4. streetscape and safety improvements;

       5. pavement restoration;

       6. street design and construction;

       7. traffic signal improvements;

       8. preservation, maintenance, and rehabilitation of District tunnels;

       9. streetlight system design and upgrades;

       10. pedestrian bridge and trail construction and improvements;

       11. multimodal traffic safety design and construction;

       12. citywide drainage rehabilitation and repair; and

      13. various transportation studies financed with FHWA funds. Reference Attachment B

          Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Capital Transportation Contract Plan for all services.

      Economic Impact: Improvements in streetscape, signage, and street design will improve

      the attractiveness of areas for both residential and commercial development, improve

      traffic flow, and decrease pedestrian fatalities.

      Social Impact: The transportation system plays a major role in the city's enhanced quality

      of life, its attractiveness as a residential and business location, its opportunities for

      entrepreneurship, and its position as the Nation's Capital and the cultural entertainment

      core of the region. The proposed list of projects is designed to maintain and/or build upon

      the city’s transportation system. They will promote the safe and efficient movement of

      people and goods with the goal of balancing all forms (automotive, bicycle, light-rail) of

      transportation.

(C)   The selection process, including the number of offerors, the evaluation criteria, and

      the evaluation results, including the price and technical components:

      DDOT utilizes the competitive sealed bid procedure to procure construction services. It

      uses the competitive sealed proposal or the request for qualifications process to procure

      design, construction management, and asset management services and engineering

      studies. Projects in this program will continue to be procured in this manner. DDOT does

      not anticipate utilizing the sole source procurement method for establishing a contract;

      however, should the need arise, DDOT will seek approval from the District's Chief

      Procurement Officer prior to entering into such a contract.

(D)   The background and qualifications of the proposed contractor, including its

      organization, financial stability, personnel, and prior performance on contracts with

      the District government:

      Due to the varied types of projects included, proposed contractors will come from a

      variety of backgrounds. However, the contracting officer shall make a determination of

      contractor’s responsibility in accordance with District regulations prior to awarding each

      contract.

(E)   Performance standards and the expected outcome of the proposed contract:

      Contract documents for each project will include individualized specifications to be

      adhered to by the construction and services contractors. Other projects listed in the

      program contain specific deliverables, milestones, and measures to be attained by the

      contractor. DDOT staff will monitor all projects to ensure strict adherence to these

      performance standards.

(F)   A certification that the proposed contract is within the appropriated budget

      authority for the agency for the fiscal year and is consistent with the financial plan

      and budget adopted in accordance with D.C. Official Code §§ 47-392.01 and 47-

      392.02:

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      The Agency Fiscal Officer (AFO) has provided the requisite certification. Additionally,

      the AFO will certify as to the availability of funds for each contract prior to award of the

      contract.

(G)   A certification that the proposed contract is legally sufficient, including whether the

      proposed contractor has any currently pending legal claims against the District:

      All United States Department of Transportation (US DOT) funded contracts that are

      competitively bid are exempt from review by the Office of the Attorney General (OAG);

      nevertheless, the OAG retains review authority for negotiated services contracts in excess

      of one million dollars. The OAG, where applicable, will make a certification of legal

      sufficiency prior to contract award.

(H)   A certification that the proposed contractor is current with its District and federal

      taxes or has worked out and is current with a payment schedule approved by the

      District or federal government:

      All required administrative approvals, excluded parties reviews and tax clearances are

      obtained prior to contract award.

(I)   The status of the proposed contractor as a certified local, small, or disadvantaged

      business enterprise as defined in the Small, Local, and Disadvantaged Business

      Enterprise Development and Assistance Act of 2005, effective October 20, 2005

      (D.C. Law 16-33; D.C. Official Code § 2-218.01 et seq.):

      Because these projects are funded with US DOT dollars, the federal disadvantaged

      business enterprise regulations (Title 49 CFR, Part 26) take precedence over state and

      local regulations. As a result, the District’s regulations regarding the use of certified

      local, small or disadvantaged business enterprises do not apply; however, federal

      disadvantaged business enterprise goals are set for each construction and construction-

      related services solicitations and the DDOT encourages contractors to use such District

      certified business enterprises whenever possible.

(J)   Other aspects of the proposed contract that the Chief Procurement Officer

      considers significant:

      Contractors are required to adhere to all applicable federal affirmative action, labor, and

      wage provisions.

(K)   A statement indicating whether the proposed contractor is currently debarred from

      providing services or goods to the District or federal government, the dates of the

      debarment, and the reasons for debarment:

      Prior to contract award, the Federal Debarment Status Listing and the District Office of

      Contracting and Procurement’s Excluded Parties List are reviewed to determine that a

      proposed contractor has not been debarred or suspended.

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                          GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

                                 OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Government Services Cluster

                              FINANCIAL PLAN AND BUDGET CERTIFICATION

Contract No.:                          Various

Contract Name:                         FY 2024 and FY 2025 Capital Transportation Plan of

                                       Federal Aid Contracts

Contractor:                            Varies

Funding Source:                        Federal Highway Administration and the District of

                                       Columbia Transportation Trust Fund

Organization Code:                     KA0

Year of Appropriation:                 2024 and 2025

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I, Calvin Skinner, Agency Fiscal Officer, OCFO, hereby certify that the above referenced plan of

contracts for transportation related projects is consistent with the applicable approved

Memorandum of Agreement between the Federal Highway Administration and the Government

of the District of Columbia. Further, I certify that certification of funds will be made prior to award

of any contract or modification on this plan.

____________________________________                           _________________

Calvin Skinner                                                             Date

Agency Fiscal Officer, OCFO

              250 M Street, S.E., Washington, DC 20003 Telephone: (202) 671 2300

FY 2024 - FY 2025 Plan of Transportation Contracts                                                                                                        District Department of Transportation

  DC Project         DIFS Project                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Federal         Estimated

                                  Project Name                                                          Contract General Title       Project Scope (Short Sentence)                                                                      Ward            Phase        Location

   Number              Number                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Percentage        Amount

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      10th Street Bridge SW

New                New                 10th Street Bridge SW over I-395                                 Design                       10th Street Bridge SW over I-395                                                             6             Design                over I-395              80%          $      1,600,000

                                                                                                        16th St Bridge over Piney                                                                                                                                     16th Street Bridge over

                                                                                                        Branch Pkwy NW                                                                                                                                                Piney Branch Parkway

MRRB9A             100739              16th St Bridge Over Piney Branch Parkway                         Rehabilitation               Rehabilitation of 16th Street Bridge over Piney Branch Parkway Project                       4             Construction          Project                 80%          $      2,500,000

                                                                                                        16th Street NW Bus Lanes Funding for this project is used to support the 16th Street NW Bus Priority project that

                                                                                                        from Arkansas Ave NW to H will provide dedicated bus lanes and related improvements on the corridor from                                                      Arkansas Ave NW to H

LMC01C             100572              16th St NW Transit Priority                                      Street NW                 Arkansas Ave. NW to H Street NW.                                                                1,4           Construction          Street NW               83%          $     10,000,000

                                                                                                        27th Street Bridge Over                                                                                                                                       27th St. NW and Broad

SR060A             100876              27th Street Bridge Over Broad Branch Rehabilitation              Broad Branch Rehabilitation Reconstruction of Broad Branch Road                                                           3             Design/Construction   Branch Road NW          80%          $      3,000,000

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Buzzard Point, Fort

                                       Anacostia Waterfront Initiative AWI- Buzzard Point, Fort         Buzzard Point                This Is a flood management project to protect the public infrastructures in the Buzzard                                          McNair, Southwest

AW038A             100521              McNair, Southwest Waterfront Climate Initiative Project          Environmental Impact         point area SW Washington DC.                                                                 6             Planning/Design       Waterfront              80%          $      3,100,000

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      14th Street, SW

                                                                                                                                     Rehabilitation of 6 existing bridges for bridge sub/superstructures and approach                                                 between Independence

                                                                                                        Approach Bridges to 14th     roadway improvements to extend service life. Deck overlay, bearing replacements, box                                             Ave and the Potomac

MRR32A             100695              Approach Bridges to 14th Street Bridge                           Street Bridge                culvert beam replacements and substructure repairs included in the scope.            2                     Construction          River                83%             $     25,000,000

                                                                                                        Arboretum to Anacostia

                                                                                                        River Trail (ART) and                                                                                                                                         Arboretum to ART and

AW037A             100491              Arboretum Bridge and Trail                                       Kenilworth Park South        Arboretum to ART and Kenilworth Park South                                                   5, 7          Construction          Kenilworth park South   80%          $      2,500,000

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Pedestrian bridge and

                                                                                                                                   Pedestrian bridge and trail along the Arboretum to ART and Kenilworth Park South. This                                             trail along the

                                                                                                                                   project will provide up to 30% design on a pedestrian bridge and trail along the                                                   Arboretum to ART and

AW037A             100491              Arboretum Bridge and Trail                                       Arboretum Bridge and Trail Arboretum to South Capitol St., connecting the ART to the National Arboretum.          5, 7                  Construction          Kenilworth Park South   80%          $     13,000,000

                                                                                                                                     This project will provide tunnel preventive maintenance activities, rehabilitate and

                                                                                                                                     upgrade District’s tunnels assets to facilitate extension of their service life, minimize the