Recovery, Foothills Parkway Design-Build(D/B)

The Recovery, Foothills Parkway Design-Build project, solicitation number DTFH71-10-R-00006, was issued by the Federal Highway Administration Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division. This two-phased procurement process sought a qualified firm to design and construct various sections of the Foothills Parkway in Blount County, Tennessee, specifically covering sections 8E14, 16, 18, 19, 20, and 22. The scope of work includes the construction of roadways, retaining walls, and five bridges, with technical requirements involving AASHTO girder and post-tensioned box girder designs. The project is situated in mountainous terrain and requires stone masonry to match existing aesthetics, with an estimated cost exceeding 20 million dollars. The procurement process began with a Request for Qualifications to shortlist firms based on Statement of Qualifications submitted via Standard Form 330. This was followed by a Request for Proposal phase, which included a stipulated fee of 75,000 dollars for responsive but unsuccessful Phase Two offerors. The project required strict adherence to NEPA and FONSI compliance, with design completion levels varying from 30 percent to 99 percent across different sections. Administrative oversight was managed by the Department of Transportation in Ashburn, Virginia, with technical specifications aligned with U.S. Department of Transportation and Federal Highway Administration standards.