Maryland Transportation Authority

The meeting included several key agenda items presented by staff. Discussions covered the recommended award of contract number MT0000211411 for security system maintenance and service to Arc Systems Incorporated, pending further approval. The board also approved the reappointment of Steve Kaufman as Chairman and Sarah Klene to the Canton Railroad Board of Directors. Additionally, an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2026 budget was approved to increase funding by $1.1 million for the purchase of 13 MDTA police pool vehicles. Updates were provided on the FY2025 operating budget comparison, highlighting that 95% of the budget was spent as of June 30th, with key variances noted in communications, travel, and IT services spending. The capital side received an update on the FY2025 capital budget versus actual spending, noting that 65% was spent as of June 30th, with explanations provided for significant project variances, such as the Key Bridge rebuild delay. Finally, a quarterly update on traffic and revenue reported that overall collected revenue for the year ended June 30th, 2025, was $35.1 million above forecast, primarily due to higher video toll and civil penalty fee collections, although Easy Pass revenue underperformed.

The meeting commenced with introductions and administrative formalities, including the approval of prior meeting minutes. Key discussions focused on contract awards, specifically for the Structures Inspection Program and miscellaneous engineering services, involving the approval of the final three contracts out of five total, each valued at $14 million, pending BPW approval. Another significant agenda item involved the discussion and approval of a contract for zone cleaning and painting on I95 and I395 roadways, which involved justifying a 43% variance over the engineer's estimate due to the requirement for full containment versus localized containment methods. Furthermore, the board reviewed the quarterly update on open contracts, summarizing 227 contracts totaling $3.5 billion. The investment committee report was also presented, detailing performance benchmarks, confirming adherence to investment policy, and requesting approval to add Huntington Securities, Inc. as a dealer while deleting Janney Montgomery Scott. Finally, an update on the second-quarter operating budget comparison for fiscal 2025 was provided, showing spending at 44% against a 48% target, with specific notes on drivers like seasonality and insurance costs.

This document outlines the Curtis Creek Drawbridge Rehabilitation and Resiliency Project by the Maryland Transportation Authority. The project's purpose is to perform structural repairs on the existing drawbridge to ensure continuous good maintenance, protect against transportation network disruptions, accelerate completion before the Key Bridge reopens, and increase traffic safety. The planned works include removing and replacing portions of the concrete bridge deck and parapets, performing steel repairs, cleaning and painting the superstructure, installing new electrical systems, and improving lighting and traffic signals. The project is anticipated to commence with mobilization in Winter-Spring 2026 and conclude in Summer 2027, with phased traffic management to minimize disruptions.

The Capital Committee meeting agenda included the approval of the February 5, 2026, Open Session Meeting Minutes and two project approvals. Key items involved the approval for cleaning and painting structural steel at the Eastbound Bay Bridge (BB-3025-0000), with bid results showing an award amount variance. Furthermore, the committee addressed MDTA 2024-05 SBR Comprehensive Project Planning and Miscellaneous Consulting Services, ranking proposals based on personnel, work plan, and financial responsibility. An update was also provided regarding the Cleaning, Painting and Miscellaneous Structural Repairs at the Hatem Bridge (HB-3001), detailing the evaluation phase, design specifications for coating systems, cost breakdowns, and recent progress which indicated the project was 97% complete.

The Maryland Transportation Authority Capital Committee meeting included a contingent approval recommendation for MDTA 2024-04 A Structures Inspection Program & Miscellaneous Engineering Services. This program involves awarding five contracts to consultant engineering firms for routine condition inspection, reporting, design, testing, asset management, and project management services for various facility-wide assets, including bridges and tunnels. The committee also received an update regarding the demolition of existing elements of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, covering permitting, costs, removal efforts, and current status of Phase 1 and Phase 2 activities.