FAIRFAX COUNTY PARKWAY

CONTRACT
ADMINISTRATOR :

Federal Highway Administration – Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division

The Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division (EFLHD) operates as part of the Federal Lands Highway Program, serving the transportation engineering needs of Federal Land Management agencies in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, Arkansas, Louisiana, Puerto Rico, Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, The District of Columbia, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Kentucky, Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, Illinois, Missouri, and the Virgin Islands. On the Fairfax County Parkway - Phase 3 Project, EFLHD is administering the contract on behalf of the Owner, VDOT.

OWNER:

Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT)

VDOT is responsible for building, maintaining and operating the Commonwealth's roads, bridges and tunnels. Since Virginia's transportation system is a vital element in the state's economy, VDOT's primary objective is to provide the safe and efficient movement of people and products throughout the Old Dominion.

On the Fairfax County Parkway Project, turnkey design and construction is being performed by the parties listed below, and VDOT as the ultimate owner of the facility will provide plan overview and inspection oversight, enforcing State Highway design and construction standards.

DESIGN/BUILDER:

Shirley Design/Build, LLC (SDB, LLC)

SDB, LLC will have overall project responsibility to manage the contract with EFLHD, complete design and engineering, acquire right-of-way, relocate utilities, obtain permits, complete construction, perform quality assurance & control and public relations. SDB, LLC is based in Dulles, Virginia.

CONTRACTOR:

Shirley Contracting Company, LLC (Shirley)

Based in Lorton, Virginia, Shirley will be responsible for all construction activities on the Project. Shirley has delivered high-quality, comprehensive construction services to the public transportation market for over 37 years.

Local major projects include:

Route 28 Corridor Improvements
Interstate I-95 Widening Project
Dulles Greenway Widening and Interchanges
Route 28/29 Interchange
Route 7/Fairfax County Parkway Interchange
Route 7/15 Interchange
I-66/Gainsville Interchange
Springfield Interchange - Phases 2, 3 & 4

DESIGNER:

Dewberry & Davis LLC

Headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, this nationally recognized architecture/engineering firm is providing all design services for the project. Dewberry & Davis has planned and designed many large scale projects for VDOT, including the preliminary engineering work and the Environmental Impact Study for the Route 28 improvements in the late 1980s. The firm was the engineer of record for the Route 28 improvements, as well as the Dulles Greenway, the primary toll road alternative from Leesburg, the interchange at Route 28/Route 29 and many secondary road projects in the Route 28 corridor.

Local major projects include:

Route 28 Corridor Improvements
I-66 from Route 50 to Route 29 (Gainesville)
Route 7/Rivercreek Interchange
Dulles Greenway Improvements
I-95/Prince William Parkway Interchange
Route 288 from I-76 to Route 60 in Richmond (8 miles of 6-lane freeway and 4 interchanges)
Route 1/Route 123 Interchange

PROJECT COORDINATION:

As directed by the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, the Fairfax County Department of Transportation’s mission is to plan, coordinate, fund, implement and sustain a multi-modal transportation system for Fairfax County that moves people and goods, consistent with the values of the community. Since transportation is a vital element of the County’s economy, the Fairfax County Department of Transportation works in cooperation with FHWA, VDOT, and Fairfax County residents in project delivery.

On the Fairfax County Parkway Project, Fairfax County will provide project coordination with other County agencies along with affected communities. In addition, the County’s Department of Transportation will provide technical expertise on plan review, guidance and oversight throughout the project.

PROJECT COORDINATION:

As described in a February 2008 Memorandum of Agreement between the Army, FHWA and VDOT, the Army is an active participant in the design and construction of the Fairfax County Parkway through property which is part of Fort Belvoir North Area (FBNA), formerly known as the Engineering Proving Grounds. The Army is providing approximately 170 acres of land for the Parkway, which is being constructed as part of the overall transportation network supporting the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) mission at Fort Belvoir. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District, Real Estate Branch, provides the coordination for the transfer of the real property between the Army and VDOT.

On the Fairfax County Parkway Project, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) provides project coordination between various Army agencies, including the Fort Belvoir Garrison and project teams currently managing construction at FBNA. USACE is a committed and active member of the design and construction team for the final link of the Fairfax County Parkway, and looks forward to its successful completion and the subsequent benefits to local residents and travelers in northern Virginia.