Purple Line O&M: MDOT’s Rail Infrastructure Future, Insights

“The Maryland Purple Line’s O&M contract proposals are due July 2024, with revenue service starting Spring 2027. This $3.375 billion project expands regional transit options!”

Purple Line O&M: MDOT’s Rail Infrastructure Future, Insights
September 8, 2016 1:50 pm
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Introduction

In July 2024, the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) is set to receive proposals for the Purple Line’s operations and maintenance (O&M) contract, marking a significant step in the project’s development. This 16.2-mile light rail line construction project in the Washington, D.C. suburbs has a total estimated cost of $3.375 billion.

Project Timeline and Scope

The Purple Line project, spanning 16.2 miles, will connect New Carrollton in Prince George’s County to Bethesda in Montgomery County. The project includes 21 stations. The state expects to receive proposals for the O&M contract in July 2024, with the award anticipated in early 2025. The contract’s initial term is for ten years, with an option to extend for up to fifteen years. The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) is overseeing the project on behalf of MDOT.

Financial and Contractual Details

The total project cost is estimated at $3.375 billion. The project is being delivered through a public-private partnership (P3). The initial O&M contract term is for 10 years, with a possible extension up to 15 years. The Request for Proposals (RFP) was issued in March 2024.

Current Status and Future Operations

Substantial completion of the project is expected by the end of 2026. Revenue service is anticipated to begin in the spring of 2027. The project aims to improve transit options in the region, connecting major employment and residential centers.

Key Stakeholders

The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) is managing the project, with the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) acting as the implementing agency. The Purple Line is a significant infrastructure undertaking designed to enhance the region’s transportation network.
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Conclusion

The Maryland Department of Transportation is moving forward with the operations and maintenance contract for the Purple Line, with proposals due in July 2024. The project, expected to be completed by the end of 2026 and begin revenue service in the spring of 2027, represents a major investment in the region’s transportation infrastructure.

Company Summary

Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT): MDOT is the state agency responsible for transportation planning, development, and operation, including highways, transit, aviation, and ports.

Maryland Transit Administration (MTA): The MTA is a division of MDOT, responsible for public transportation services throughout Maryland, including the operation of transit systems and overseeing major infrastructure projects like the Purple Line.

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