Industry Information
The MDOT SHA encourages current and prospective industry firms, contractors, and workers to learn more about the P3 process in Maryland by using this page and its resources regularly. Stay even more up-to-date by subscribing to the P3 email list so you can receive newsletters, emails, and information.
Minority/Disadvantaged/Small Business Enterprises
The Maryland Department of Transportation's (MDOT) Office of Minority Business Enterprise (OMBE) is Maryland's official certification agency for the Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Program, the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program, the Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business (ACDBE) Program, and Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Program. We ensure only bona fide MBE/DBE/ACDBE and SBE firms participate in our program through our comprehensive certification program. Certified firms appear in MDOT's Online Directory of Certified Firms.
P3 Updates
Connect with Op Lanes Maryland
Op Lanes Maryland wants to connect with you. We are reaching out to communities to share information about the New American Legion Bridge I-270 to I-70 Traffic Relief Plan.
The I-495 & I-270 P3 Program is Now Op Lanes Maryland
The I-495 & I-270 P3 Program will now be known as Op Lanes Maryland. The P3 Program has evolved from when we began four years ago, and our new name, Op Lanes Maryland, reflects this evolution as we continue to collaborate with Montgomery, Frederick and Prince George’s counties, community organizations, residents, businesses, agencies, regional partners and other stakeholders.
Maryland Board of Public Works Approves Phase P3 Agreement for Phase 1
Earlier this month, the Maryland Board of Public Works (BPW) approved the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) and the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDOT MDTA) to move forward with Phase 1 of the Public-Private Partnership (P3) Agreement with Accelerate Maryland Partners LLC (AM Partners) for predevelopment work on the New American Legion Bridge I-270 Traffic Relief Plan.
Phase 1 P3 Agreement
MDOT and the MDTA submitted a proposed P3 Agreement for Phase 1: American Legion Bridge to I-270 Relief Plan to the Comptroller, the State Treasurer, the Budget Committees, and the Department of Legislative Services for review prior to seeking approval from the Maryland Board of Public Works.
Preserving and Protecting Moses Hall Cemetery
As part of the American Legion Bridge I-270 to I-370 improvements, the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) is taking steps to improve travel in the National Capital Region, while taking considerable care to protect the significant historic and environmental resources within the area.
MDTA Phase 1 South Toll Rate Range Setting Public-Comment Period Announced
On May 20, 2021, the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) announced the opening of the public-comment period as part of the toll rate range setting process for Phase 1 South: American Legion Bridge I-270 to I-370.
New Recommended Preferred Alternative
On May 12, 2021, MDOT SHA announced Alternative 9: Phase 1 South as the new Recommended Preferred Alternative for the I-495 & I-270 Managed Lanes Study.
Phase 1 Selected Developer
On February 18, 2021, the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) and the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) announced that Accelerate Maryland Partners, LLC has been selected to lead predevelopment work on Phase 1: The American Legion Bridge I-270 to I-70 Relief Plan.
MDOT Recommended Preferred Alternative
After thorough review of currently available information, including the detailed traffic analysis, environmental analysis, financial analysis, and capital costs, and input from the public and resource and regulatory agencies, MDOT SHA recommends that Alternative 9 be identified as the Preferred Alternative (MDOT RPA) in the FEIS for the I-495 & I-270 Managed Lanes Study (MLS).
Request for Proposals
The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) and the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) issued Request for Proposals (RFP) for a Phase Developer for Phase 1 of the I-495 & I-270 P3 Program.