Final design and construction support services contract for the widening and retrofit of the existing Hooksett toll facility to implement Open Road tolling (ORT). The project is envisioned to extend approximately 4000 feet north and south of the toll plaza. The preliminary design and traffic modeling work is currently underway and is expected to be completed by February 1, 2010. The final design is expected to include the design of the Turnpike and plaza widening; widening of one, possibly two bridges; design of the ORT lanes, gantry, and retrofit of the center of the existing plaza; Turnpike signage evaluation and design; utility coordination; drainage design; stormwater treatment and management; and constructability and traffic management considerations. Two construction contracts are envisioned with the first contract targeted to advertise in November 2010. Past experience with similar type of work and ability to meet an aggressive design schedule are of utmost importance. Contract is anticipated to be cost plus fixed fee format and have duration of 24 to 32 months. For more information contact Chris Waszczuk, Interim Turnpike Administrator at 603-485-3806.

Three (3) Statewide On-Call Agreements, anticipated at $500,000 each over a three-year term, are needed to provide bridge design and related consulting services on demand at various locations throughout the State. Task Orders assigned under these Agreements will be negotiated as either a modified cost-plus-fixed-fee or lump-sum method of compensation. For information contact Steve Liakos, Bridge Design, at 271-2731.