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Port of Miami Tunnel Project
STATUS REPORT
Data through November 30, 2011
BACKGROUND
December 14, 2011
The Port of Miami Tunnel (POMT) project is a public -private partnership designed to
provide improved access to the Port of Miami now and in the future. Miami Access Tunnel
(MAT) Concessionaire, LLC has engaged in a business relationship with the Florida
Department of Transportation, Miami -Dade County and the City of Miami's Community
Revitalization Agency (CRA), and has selected Bouygues Civil Works Florida (BCWF) to
serve as the Design -Build contractor. With more than 70 tunnels built around the world
and eight currently under production, Bouygues is recognized as the top tunnel
construction firm in the world, and is widely known for building The English Channel
Tunnel "The Chunnel," which connects France to the United Kingdom. POMT is set for
completion August 2014.
Presently, the more than 400 BCWF employees are working on several construction areas,
including preparation for excavation of the shaft (the receiving pit for the tunnel boring
machine (TBM) on Dodge Island); the expansion of the MacArthur Bridge, which will
provide the additional lanes of traffic for tunnel access at Watson Island; production of the
tunnel lining segments at the precast plant in Sweetwater where over 3,500 of the 12,000
segments needed have now been manufactured; and the TBM has commenced its boring,
and was over 130 feet into the ground as of this report. As the project continues through
the design phases, the construction areas shall increase as outlined in the production
schedule below:
Construction Began on Watson Island
Construction Began on Dodge Island
Arrival of Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) in Miami
Beginning of the Eastbound Tunnel Boring
Completion of Eastbound Tunnel
Completion of Westbound Tunnel
Substantial Construction Completion
May 2010
December 2010
June 2011
November 2011
Spring 2012
Spring 2013
May 2014
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PROCUREMENT
The Port of Miami Tunnel project is fully committed to promoting the economic growth of
Local and small businesses. MAT and BWCF have developed a strategic outreach plan to
ensure each segment of the construction, business and residential community will have an
opportunity to know and understand this project.
Recognizing that this is the first opportunity to build a tunnel in Miami -Dade County, MAT
and BCWF are jointly dedicated to utilizing Miami -Dade County and the City of Miami
residents, local businesses and unions. We have prepared a procurement procedure for all
potential subcontractors, vendors and suppliers whereby those interested must become
prequalified and specify their trade(s) and level of availability.
After the launch of our Operation 305, a major exposition at the Port of Miami where
hundreds of firms learned about the project's Procurement and Prequalification Process,
we have participated in several events throughout Miami -Dade County making this
information further available to the business community.
This is a fast -track, design/build project, and as each design phase is completed, BCWF
develops construction and supply packages that allow for prequalified firms to participate
through a competitive process. To date, the total number of companies/vendors with
contracts on the project total 588.
Of those 588 companies that have or are currently doing business with the tunnel project, a
total of $234M has been awarded in contracts. It is important to note that $50M of that
total is for tunnel -specialized work. The remaining $184M is for non -tunnel related
specialty work. Of that remaining $184M, $110M or 60% has gone to local, Miami -Dade
County firms.
The Florida Department of Transportation's (FDOT) placed an 8.1% Disadvantaged
Business Enterprise (DBE) measure on the non -related tunnel work, which represents
$26,406,000. BCWF is committed to not only achieving but also exceeding our Contract
Goal of 8.1% or $26,406,000.00. Currently, the reported Anticipated DBE Participation
level is $26,437,308.18 or 8.11% of the contracted Project goal. To date, the POMT Project
has let contracts totaling $24,331,387.83 with DBE companies. To date, payments made to
participating DBE subcontractors totals $14,191,607.80 or 53.74% of the contracted goal.
BCWF ensures and maintains its compliance in accordance with 49CFR Part 26 and al]
applicable requirements.
RECRUITMENT
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The BCWF Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO) compliance
requirements for this POMT Construction project consist of four areas: Disadvantaged
Business Enterprises (DBE) —as discussed above—, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO),
On the Job Training (OJT) and Wages and Hours (Davis Bacon Related Certified Payrolls).
The POMT Compliance monitors all areas to ensure compliance with FHWA 1273 and all
applicable federal, state, and local regulations. All EEO -related Subcontracts, Rental
Agreements, Rental Agreements with an operator, Service Agreements, Purchase Orders,
and DBE and EEO -related agreements are monitored for compliance with FHWA 1273 and
all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
BCWF has also partnered with International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and
Laborers International Union of North America have also partnered with POMT to provide
local electricians and laborers.
MAT and BCWF have made a conscientious effort to design an outreach plan that embraces
the entire Miami -Dade County community. The plan started with the creation of a website
in conjunction FDOT that allows anyone seeking opportunity to go directly to the website
and find out what opportunities relative to this project are available. Meetings were
initially held with workforce agencies to establish partnerships and develop systems where
community residents are able to access POMT information and apply for jobs. To date,
BCWF has held multiple community job fairs and recruitment fairs, which have been
previously reported. In addition to these fairs, BCWF has set up a dedicated email address,
as well as a dedicated person to respond to applicants.
As this is a fast -track, design -build project, as new positions become necessary, the
resumes and applications are reassessed for possible hiring. Recruitment efforts continue
and shall remain ongoing for the duration of the project.
EMPLOYMENT DATA
Based on Davis -Bacon Related Certified Payrolls, the project's outreach efforts have
generated a total of 4,142 persons who have worked on the Port of Miami Tunnel Project
since ground -breaking. These labor numbers are verified through Certified Payroll, as
required by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). These employees have
been either directly hired by the design -build contractor Bouygues Civil Works Florida
(BCWF) or by its many subcontractors. As of November 30, 2011, BCWF had directly hired
411 employees of which 86% are residents of Miami -Dade County.
As required on the POMT Contract, all of these positions on the project have been identified
through the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), and are advertised based on the
project's needs. The respective pay scale for the field positions are predetermined by
federal guidelines through the Davis -Bacon Act. The job descriptions are reflective of the
following categories as stated below:
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• Officials/Management
• Supervisors
• Foremen/Forewomen
• Administrative Support
• Equipment Operators
• Mechanics
• Truck Drivers
• Iron Workers
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• Carpenters
• Cement Masons
• Electricians
• Pipe fitters, plumbers
• Painters
• Laborers/Semi-Skilled
• Laborers/Skilled
Another on -going objective that will allow for an increase in employment is the training of
local residents through BCWF's On -The -Job -Training program that has been submitted and
approved by FDOT. BCWF has agreed to identify 73 positions as a part of its training
component. BCWF remains committed to successfully graduating 73 On -The -Job Trainees.
BCWF continued training activities for OJT trainees during the reporting period. As of
November 30, 2011, BCWF's OJT Program has graduated a total of 10 trainees to
Journeyman classifications, and has recruited and employed 15 trainees; 2 Pipe -layers, one
Grout Plant Operator, 3 Carpenters, 3 Flaggers, 2 Erosion Control Specialist, and 2 Earth
Wall Erectors.
In order to comply with regulations established by The Florida Department of
Transportation (FDOT), BCWF will continue to revise its O.J.T. Schedule as needed, to
accurately reflect the program's current status and expected future activity. The program's
projected completion date of April 26, 2013 remains on track.
CONCLUSION
Upon completion of the tunnel, MAT Concessionaire and BCWF will have built a world class
tunnel that will connect Watson Island and Dodge Island, improving access to the Port of
Miami. We will have completed all of the connections needed to the Port of Miami roadway
system, and widened the MacArthur Bridge.
Additionally, we will have surpassed the 8.1% DBE mandate, hired and trained residents
from Miami Dade County respectively and contracted with many local businesses.
We remain fully committed to making a difference in the future of the Miami Dade County
and the entire South Florida community!
Thank you,
The Port of Miami Tunnel Project Team
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