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SUMMARY:Winning Design-Build Proposals: From RFEI to Project Award
DESCRIPTION:Join the DBIA NYC Metro Region for a dynamic\, half-day workshop designed for owners\, contractors\, designers\, and project leaders navigating today’s complex design-build procurement environment. \nAs proposal demands intensify – requiring higher costs\, tighter schedules\, and deeper integration – this session offers practical insights into how successful teams compete\, collaborate\, and win. \n________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nEVENT DETAILS\nDate: Wednesday\, April 29\, 2026  \nTime: 8:30 am – 12:30 pm (includes a continental breakfast & lunch)  \nLocation: Club 101 – New York\, NY \nCredits: Earn DBIA CEH Credits  \n  \nWHY ATTEND?\nExplore the full lifecycle of the design-build proposal process\, from early engagement (RFEI/LOI) through RFQ\, RFP\, interviews\, and post-award transition. Participants will gain: \nStrategic Insights: Learn how to align design\, construction\, and estimating teams under deadline pressure. \nOwner Perspectives: Understand how shortlisting decisions are made and what owners truly seek at each phase. \nHands-on Experience: Interactive breakout sessions to review sample responses\, develop win themes\, and simulate BAFO negotiations. \nDigital Tools: Best practices for using platforms like Microsoft Teams and SharePoint to manage schedules and content development. \n________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nFeatured Industry Leaders\nHear from a moderated panel of experienced professionals providing candid discussion on proposal best practices and lessons learned: \nAllison Agliardo\, Senior Director of Commercial Management at Amtrak  \nWith more than 25 years of experience delivering complex transportation infrastructure projects. Her work focuses on procurement strategy\, contract structuring\, and risk allocation for large-scale public projects. \nAllison has played a key role in advancing major initiatives including the Hudson Tunnel Program\, working alongside agencies such as the Gateway Development Commission and regional stakeholders. Previously\, Ms. Agliardo held senior roles at Arup\, and the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey\, where she advised on project delivery strategy\, managed major design‑build procurements\, and supported governance and risk programs for large portfolios. \nShe offers practical\, owner-side perspective on the procurement process. Her work focuses on aligning project objectives with market realities to drive successful project delivery. \nAllison holds a BS in Civil Engineering\, a BA in Geology and is a resident of New York City. \n  \nMichael Mifsud\, Vice President of Operations\, Skanska USA Civil Northeast  \nMichael Mifsud is Vice President of Operations for Skanska USA Civil Northeast. He is a\nlicensed PE\, and Certified DBIA Professional with BS\, and MS Engineering Degrees from\nColumbia University. \nMichael and has 27 years of experience managing Design-Build projects from teaming and\nproposal stage through design and construction stages. He has led 14 Design-Build\nprojects through the full project lifecycle for East coast clients including Amtrak\, WMATA\,\nMBTA\, PATH\, and MTA Agencies including Metro North\, Long Island Railroad\, NYCT\, and\nMTA C&D. \nOn these and many other projects\, Michael has led collaboration of project teams during\npre-award stage to optimize proposals and the team’s approach to meeting client goals\nand requirements \n  \nSteve Kramer\, PE\, FASCE\, Senior Vice President\, COWI North America\, Inc.  \nSteve has over 40 years of experience in engineering firms serving the infrastructure industry. Steve led the design\, management and construction of over 75 underground projects around the globe with construction values up to $2 billion using conventional and alternative delivery methods. \nA frequent speaker on the implementation of alternative delivery and active participant at industry conferences and in technical societies\, Kramer has published more than 90 technical and management papers. Kramer served as the 2023 President of the ASCE Utility Engineering and Surveying Institute (UESI). \n  \n  \n  \nPaul Monte\, Chair\, Peckar & Abramson  \nPaul Monte is Chair of Peckar & Abramson’s Infrastructure practice. He regularly advises\nconstructors on transactions and disputes on major public and private projects\, including\ndesign-build and P3 mega-projects. Whether building subways\, highways\, bridges\,\nrailways\, water treatment plants\, or energy projects\, Paul has been called on to help\nmanage\, pursue\, and deliver projects timely and profitably. \n  \n  \n  \nModerated By: Craig S. Covil\, DBIA\, PE\, FASCE C2 Consulting LLC \nCraig Covil is a senior construction advisor with over 38 years of global experience delivering major infrastructure. He has led multidisciplinary teams on landmark projects like New York’s Fulton Street Station and Second Avenue Subway. \nFormerly a Managing Director at ASTM North America and Principal at Arup\, Craig specializes in Design-Build and P3 initiatives spanning tunnels\, aviation\, and transit. A Fellow of ASCE\, ICE\, HKIE\, and IEAust\, he currently serves as President of the DBIA New York City Region. Beyond engineering\, he is a VC advisor and chairs the charity American Friends of Cecily’s Fund. \nREGISTER NOW\n________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nMANY THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS\nExecutive Sponsors\n \n \n \n  \nEvent Sponsors\n \n\n___________________________________________________________\nBECOME A SPONSOR\nPosition your firm at the forefront of the design-build industry by sponsoring this high impact\, half day workshop. As procurement demands intensify requiring higher costs\, tighter schedules\, and deeper integration this session provides a rare opportunity to align your brand with excellence in project delivery. \nOur program features a moderated panel of legendary industry figures and public agency leaders who will provide candid discussions on the entire procurement lifecycle. From initial qualifications to the final award\, these experts will share the strategies that separate winning proposals from the rest of the pack. \n________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nCHOOSE FROM\nExecutive Sponsor | $3\,000 | 3 Available\nComplimentary Entry: Includes four (4) individual registrations for your firm.  \nSolo Slide Loop: A dedicated\, full-screen slide featuring your logo and a custom “Hosted By” message displayed throughout the 1-hour cocktail reception. Keynote Podium Recognition: An individual\, distinguished “Thank You” by name during both the opening and closing remarks.  \nPremier Branding: Top-tier logo placement on all digital event invitations\, social media promotions\, and the regional website. \nShowcase Table: As a premier sponsor\, you’ll receive a Connection Point in the main dining room\, giving you a physical ‘home base’ to engage with our audience and showcase your goods and services. \n  \nEvent Sponsor | $2\,000 | 5 Available\nComplimentary Entry: Includes two (2) individual registrations for your firm.  \nSolo Slide Loop: A dedicated\, full-screen slide featuring your logo and a custom “Hosted By” message displayed throughout the 1-hour cocktail reception. Keynote Podium Recognition: An individual\, distinguished “Thank You” by name during both the opening and closing remarks.  \nPremier Branding: Top-tier logo placement on all digital event invitations\, social media promotions\, and the regional website. \nShowcase Table: As an Event Sponsor\, you’ll receive a Connection Point in the main dining room\, giving you a physical ‘home base’ to engage with our audience and showcase your goods and services. \n  \nLunch Sponsor | $1\,500 | 1 Available\nComplimentary Entry: Includes two (1) individual registrations for your firm.  \nSolo Slide Loop: A dedicated\, full-screen slide featuring your logo and a custom “Hosted By” message displayed throughout the 1-hour cocktail reception. Keynote Podium Recognition: An individual\, distinguished “Thank You” by name during both the opening and closing remarks.  \nPremier Branding: Top-tier logo placement on all digital event invitations\, social media promotions\, and the regional website. Signage on buffet breakfast table. \n  \nBreakfast Sponsor | $1\,000 | 1 Available\nSolo Slide Loop: A dedicated\, full-screen slide featuring your logo and a custom “Hosted By” message displayed throughout the 1-hour cocktail reception. Keynote Podium Recognition: An individual\, distinguished “Thank You” by name during both the opening and closing remarks.  \nPremier Branding: Top-tier logo placement on all digital event invitations\, social media promotions\, and the regional website. Signage on buffet breakfast table. \nCLICK HERE TO SPONSOR THIS EVENT\n___________________________________________________________________________\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://dbianycmetro.org/event/save-the-date-winning-design-build-proposals-from-rfei-to-project-award/
LOCATION:Club 101\, 101 Park Ave.\, New York\, 10178\, United States
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