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Activity
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Comment
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November 13, 2002
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Received unsolicited proposal
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Submitted by Fluor Enterprises, Inc.
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July 25, 2003
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Issued request for competing proposals and qualifications
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In response to the unsolicited proposal submitted by Fluor, TxDOT requested competing proposals.
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September 23, 2003
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Deadline to receive request for proposal and qualifications
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The three private sector firms submitted competing proposals and qualifications -- Cintra-Zachry, Fluor Enterprises and Trans-Texas Express.
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September 24 - October 29, 2003
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Evaluated proposal and developer qualifications
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All three private sector firms were advanced to the next stage of the selection process.
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Fall 2003 - Summer 2004
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Industry review process
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This included drafting a request for detailed proposals, meeting with, and receiving comments from the proposers.
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February 2004
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Notice of Intent published in federal and state registers
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This is the official notification that TxDOT intends to begin an environmental study for this element of the Trans-Texas Corridor.
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April 7 - June 15, 2004
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Spring 2004 public meetings
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TxDOT held 26 public meetings throughout the study area to introduce this project and solicit public comments.
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April 29, 2004
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Issued request for detailed proposals
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TxDOT formally asked the three proposers to submit detailed proposals.
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August 23, 2004
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Deadline to submit detailed proposals
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The three shortlisted firms -- Cintra-Zachry, Fluor Enterprises and Trans-Texas Express -- submitted detailed proposals.
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October 19 - November 18, 2004
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Fall 2004 public meetings
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TxDOT held 44 public meetings throughout the study area to introduce corridor alternatives and solicit public comments on TTC-35.
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Fall 2004
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Evaluations of detailed proposals
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TxDOT performed comprehensive review of each proposal to determine the best value proposal for the state.
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December 16, 2004
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Transportation Commission action
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The Commission approved the selection of Cintra-Zachry as the developer.
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Late 2004-Early 2005
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Finalized terms of the comprehensive development agreement (CDA)
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TxDOT and Cintra-Zachry discussed terms and conditions of the CDA.
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February 7 - March 31, 2005
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Spring 2005 public meetings
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TxDOT held 47 public meetings throughout the study areas to gather public comments on possible routes for TTC-35.
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March 11, 2005
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CDA signed
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TxDOT and Cintra-Zachry agree on long-term strategic partnership.
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June 3, 2005
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Issued notice to proceed for initial scope of work
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Cintra-Zachry begins work on master development plan and financial plan.
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April 4, 2006
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Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) signed
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DEIS evaluates alternatives and identifies a corridor for future studies.
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July 10 - August 10, 2006
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Summer 2006 public hearings
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TxDOT held 54 public hearings throughout the study area to gather comments on the recommended study area. More than 6,000 comments were received.
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September 28, 2006
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Master Development Plan (MDP) unveiled
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The MDP outlines the phasing and implementation of TTC-35. The MDP will be updated based on the findings of the environmental studies.
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