HAWKINS POINT, Md. (WBFF) — Maryland’s plan to rebuild the Francis Scott Key Bridge hit a major setback Tuesday, as state officials abruptly canceled a key construction contract, undercutting Gov. Wes Moore’s repeated claim that the project was the nation’s “fastest-moving” large infrastructure effort.
The decision to off-ramp contractor Kiewit Infrastructure Co. from the project’s critical second phase came after its proposals “far exceeded” state estimates, according to U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.
MDTA said in its release that it is “off-ramping” Kiewit, forcing the state back into the market to find a new contractor for the most critical phase of work. This decision comes after negotiations over cost failed, with Duffy pointing out that Kiewit’s proposals “far exceeded” independent state estimates.
Key Bridge contract canceled: Gov. Wes Moore's 'fastest moving' claim tested
HAWKINS POINT, Md. (WBFF) — Maryland’s plan to rebuild the Francis Scott Key Bridge hit a major setback Tuesday, as state officials abruptly canceled a key construction contract, undercutting Gov. Wes Moore’s repeated claim that the project was the nation’s “fastest-moving” large infrastructure effort.
The decision to off-ramp contractor Kiewit Infrastructure Co. from the project’s critical second phase came after its proposals “far exceeded” state estimates, according to U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.
MDTA said in its release that it is “off-ramping” Kiewit, forcing the state back into the market to find a new contractor for the most critical phase of work. This decision comes after negotiations over cost failed, with Duffy pointing out that Kiewit’s proposals “far exceeded” independent state estimates.