Officials outline procurement, progressive design‑build approach and 2028 construction target
WSDOT and program staff described progressive design‑build procurement steps — RFQ now, RFP in November, proposer shortlists in spring 2027 — and estimated the major design‑build contract at $3.3–3.9 billion with a target to begin bridge construction in 2028 and pre‑completion tolling live in 2028.
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Program delivery staff told the joint committee that procurement for the first funded phase will use a progressive design‑build model intended to share risk and encourage collaboration with industry.
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