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PPEA/PPTA Bulletin - June 7, 2006
by
Christopher D. Lloyd, McGuireWoods Consulting
1. Spotsylvania officials urge action on Route 3
bypass PPTA
"Proposed
Route 3 bypass wouldn't affect battlefield," Letter to
the Editor, The Free Lance-Star, May 31, 2006
2. Indiana Toll Road deal criticism draws response
from Governor Daniels
"For
Whom the Road Tolls," New York Times, May 27,
2006
3. Macquarie presentation to House Transportation and
Infrastructure Committee touts concessions
Last week's bulletin included
information about a hearing several weeks ago in Washington
by the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on
public-private approaches to transportation. That bulletin
included the testimony from Governor Kaine.
See testimony from D. J.
Gribbin of Macquarie at the same meeting.
4. Illinois begins debate over concession approach
"Firm
to study tollway lease, State wants to know potential cash
benefit," Chicago Tribune, June 1, 2006
5. Prince William extends Sudley Manor PPTA project
See a
recently approved change order from Prince William
County extending the Sudley Manor/Linton Hall Drive PPTA
project to include additional work for CH2MHill.
6. Pocahontas deal seen as new paradigm for Virginia
"State
sees toll road lease as path to ''bigger things',"
The Virginian-Pilot, June 5, 2006
7. Prince William moves ahead with Route 15 PPTA
See
PPTA notice from Prince William County for the Route 15
PPTA project. News of this potential project was reported in
the last Bulletin.
8. VDOT announces schedule for asset management
contracts
Schedule from VDOT for moving ahead with turnkey asset
management for various roads across Virginia.
9. Fredericksburg high school PPEA on track
"On
time, on budget School takes shape," The Free
Lance-Star, June 6, 2006
10. VDOT issues guidance on PPTA proposals
Available online are several recent memos from VDOT's
Innovative Project Delivery division on how PPTA proposals
will be evaluated.
11. VDOT draft PPEA guidelines now available Last week's bulletin
included a recent presentation to the Commonwealth
Transportation Board about VDOT considering PPEA guidelines
for non-highway projects.
Available online is
a draft copy of these guidelines. It is anticipated that
these will be adopted at the June 14-15 meeting of the CTB.
12. Indiana airport part of global concession deal
"Global
buyout reverberates in Circle City," The Indianapolis
Star, June 7, 2006 13. Virginia revising PPEA guidelines - again!
During the 2006 General Assembly session, Senate Bill 76 was
passed to address the FOIA aspects of PPEA and PPTA
proposals.
View the draft model guidelines which will be reviewed
by a work group beginning on June 20. 14. Handley High School PPEA budget troubles continue
"School
Board Pursues More Handley Funds," The Winchester
Star, June 6, 2006
15. RFP issued for design of mental health facilities
The Virginia Department of Mental Health, Mental
Retardation, and Substance Abuse Services issued this
weekend the following RFP for design services for 4 mental
health facilities. Language had been included in earlier
versions of the state budget to permit the use of the PPEA
for these projects. SEALED PROPOSALS
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) for ARCHITECTURAL/
ENGINEERING SERVICES for REPLACEMENT OF FOUR (4) DMHMRSAS
FACILITIES Southeastern Virginia Training Center Central
Virginia Training Center Western State Hospital Eastern
State Hospital - Adult Mental Health RFP No. 06-01 June 4,
2006 The Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and
Substance Abuse Services (DMHMRSAS) is soliciting proposals
for the provision of full architectural/engineering services
as defined and delineated in the Commonwealth of Virginia
Construction and Professional Services Manual (July 2004
Edition and all subsequent revisions thereto), for the
replacement of four (4) DMHMRSAS facilities: Southeastern
Virginia Training Center and Central Virginia Training
Center serving severely and profoundly retarded citizens in
Chesapeake and Lynchburg, Virginia; and Western State
Hospital and Eastern State Hospital that provide in-patient
mental health services in Staunton and Williamsburg,Virginia.
Contingent on the availability of funds and at the sole
discretion of the Owner, this Request for Proposal
contemplates the award of up to four (4) separate contracts.
Respondents are requested to submit proposals that provide
adequate information to permit evaluation on the basis of
criteria outlined in the RFP, which includes but is not
limited to a Letter of Interest with a statement of
qualifications, and standard AE-1 through AE-6 Forms or
equivalent. Each facility will be considered individually.
Separate proposals must be submitted for each facility. eVA
BUSINESS-TO-GOVERNMENT VENDOR REGISTRATION: The Offeror must
be a registered vendor in eVA to be awarded this contract.
Offeror must include the cost of the eVA transaction fee in
its bid. A more detailed scope of desired services may be
obtained from the Department of Mental Health, Mental
Retardation and Substance Abuse Services, Attention: Joseph
Cronin, P.E., telephone number (804) 786-3926,located at
1220 Bank Street, P. O. Box 1797, Richmond, Virginia, or
downloaded at:
http://www.dmhmrsas.virginia.gov/adm-RFPS.ht m#ae.
Proposals will be received in the Reception Area, at the
above address only, until 4:00 p.m. local prevailing time,
July 5, 2006. OWNER: Commonwealth of Virginia Department of
Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse
Services
Publication Date: 4-Jun-06
16. VDOT extends response period for Route 460 PPTA
VDOT EXTENDS DEADLINE FOR NEW U.S ROUTE 460 PPTA PROJECT |
