Kiewit, previously awarded a $73 million contract for Phase 1, will not continue to Phase 2 after failing to agree on price and timeline with Maryland officials.
Governor Wes Moore cited independent cost estimates showing Kiewit's proposal as unreasonably high. Work at the bridge site will continue, with Kiewit completing Phase 1 tasks such as foundation piling and temporary trestle construction.
The decision follows months of negotiations and rising cost estimates, with the rebuild now projected at up to $5.2 billion. A new contractor will be selected for Phase 2, covering final design and engineering.
How much did Kiewit's rejected bid exceed Maryland's $5.2 billion estimate for the Key Bridge rebuild?
Is Kiewit's bidding strategy becoming a liability after losing two major projects over high cost estimates?
Will finding a new contractor push the Key Bridge's delayed 2030 opening date even further into the future?
How will Maryland manage Kiewit's ongoing $500M Phase 1 work after firing them from Phase 2?
With costs already tripling, how will Maryland prevent the final bill from soaring even higher with a new builder?
What specific oversight will federal officials use to ensure taxpayer funds are not wasted in the new contract?