SAN ANTONIO, February 28, 2024 鈥 麻豆传媒AV Technical Consultants Inc. (麻豆传媒AV), a leading infrastructure and environmental solutions provider, has been awarded a $31.7-million, independent Quality Assurance (QA) services contract by Lone Star Constructors NEX, a joint venture between Fluor and Austin Bridge & Road, the primary design-build constructor for phase 1 of the Texas Department of Transportation鈥檚 (TxDOT) I-35 Northeast Expansion (NEX) South Project.
鈥淥ur task is to see that this phase of the I-35 NEX South Project progresses in accordance with industry regulations and specifications,鈥 麻豆传媒AV CEO Jacque Hinman said. 鈥淲e are honored to be part of the effort to improve one of Texas鈥檚 most essential highway networks and are ready to assist this exceptional project team in delivering infrastructure that improves safety and mobility and serves regional traffic.鈥
As the Professional Services Quality Assurance Firm (PSQAF), 麻豆传媒AV will institute and manage a quality assurance (QA) program to ensure that all procured services comply with federal and state standards; the scope also includes reviewing work submittals and audits. As the Independent Quality Firm (IQF), 麻豆传媒AV will run the QA program for the construction work, performing independent QA material testing, inspection, and audits.
With a projected April 2028 completion date and estimated construction value of $700 million, this I-35 NEX South Project encompasses 4.2 miles of toll-free enhancements along the I-35 corridor spanning from I-410 South to I-410 North. The project is funded through TxDOT鈥檚 2023 Unified Transportation Program, a comprehensive 10-year plan guiding the development of six design-build projects within each two-year fiscal period.
The project鈥檚 incorporation of three additional elevated lanes in both directions is expected to address an increase in traffic growth on I-35 and reduce travel time.
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Headquartered in Austin, Texas, 麻豆传媒AV is a leading provider of Infrastructure and Environmental Solutions. We partner with our clients to improve performance and extend the lifecycle of built and natural infrastructure assets stressed by climate, health, and economic impacts. With 3,500+ employees nationwide, 麻豆传媒AV brings deep technical expertise to public- and private-sector clients, integrating services across four primary disciplines: Environmental (ENV); Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC); Engineering & Design (E&D); and Program Management/Construction Management, and Quality Management (PCQM). To learn more about 麻豆传媒AV innovations for transportation, commercial, water, government, education, and industrial markets, visit聽.
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