CONTENT EXPIRES: December 31, 2025

As the use of design-build continues to grow, so does the flexibility in ways to procure design-build services. Progressive Design-Build (PDB) is an approach that is becoming increasingly popular in all sectors, including transportation and aviation. This track will examine some of the nuances of PDB and
include case studies demonstrating how it can be used to help manage uncertainty in the current market. Whether you’re new to PDB or are experienced, this track will leave you feeling prepared and excited to leverage PDB on your next project.

CONTENT EXPIRES: December 31, 2025

PDB projects continue to increase in popularity and pricing is one of the largest challenges. The panel will discuss how ARDOT procured consultants to perform ICE services on their PD-B project, how the ICE consultants integrated into the PD-B team, the ICE consultant's scope of work, and the approach to finalizing a fair-market GMP.

CONTENT EXPIRES: December 31, 2025

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) I-270 North project is the largest single project the department has taken on in the past decade. With over $750m in needs this $278m project corridor project sought out to modernize one of the largest freight corridor in the Midwest. In addition to replacing deteriorating bridges and pavement the DOT team allowed an flexible procurement process to maximize innovation in all areas. On past MoDOT design-build projects the department encouraged flexibility with engineering. With the 270N project spanning multiple cities within St. Louis County the innovation required spreading into areas outside of engineering. On 270N project innovation to get industries best ideas in the areas of community outreach, work force diversity, DBE, and STEM. By including this as part of the scoring process it showed the public and industry how important these areas were. The selected best value team for the project will share some of their proposal commitments and how design-build was able to turn a potential controversial project into one the entire community is able to support and take ownership of throughout construction. Presentation will pair nicely with the technical side (MoDOT) and civil rights/outreach (contractor) to share best practices.

CONTENT EXPIRES: December 31, 2025

This panel discussion provides owner, contractor, engineer perspectives on the DB and PDB procurement process, discussing best practices and lessons learned from the panels collective 100+ years of experience. The discussion breaks down the procurement process into “Three +1” facets, discussing the (1) contract terms, (2) owner provided information, (3) engagement with proposers, and (+1) engagement immediately after award to facilitate project success. The panel will bring their perspective to each of these topics from their position in the procurement process all with the goal of promoting a fair and competitive selection process.

CONTENT EXPIRES: December 31, 2025

Members from Sound Transit and the Hensel Phelps Design-Build team will share lessons learned throughout the life of a design build Operations and Maintenance Facility and Parking Garage. The team will share their utilization of lessons learned during the procurement process and throughout construction, as well as how they came together at the end of the project to consolidate what they learned during the execution of OMFE and PSAI Projects to be used on future projects within Sound Transit and on similar design build projects.

CONTENT EXPIRES: December 31, 2025

Over the past three years, MDT's alternative delivery program has doubled in number of projects and expenditures. The Governor recently directed MDT to increase alternative contracting delivery from currently 5% of our capital projects program to 20%. The impacts of COVID has had a significant impact on contractor availability and costs to deliver projects. Supply chain issues and lack of contractor availability requires we take special measures to assess project risks and develop realistic budgets. To add complications to the economic constraints, MDT has recently launched their bridge bundle program using D-B delivery. With over 400 on-system bridges exceeding 80-years old, MDT's bridge program relies heavily on design-build delivery. In late 2021 and spring 2022, fires and floods destroyed roadways and bridges in eastern Montana. MDT responded with fast-track tailored design-build solicitations to return traffic to the highway. This presentation will address: Economic and workforce impacts in Montana, risk assessments and mitigation strategies, methods used to entice interest with MDT D-B projects, developing strategies to expedite selection of D-B teams, development of turn-key decision processes, and the use of independent cost estimators to promote fair market pricing.

CONTENT EXPIRES: December 31, 2025

Defining project goals and communicating their importance through a best value selection process and criteria are well known DB best practices but often present challenges for the owner, and design-build proposers, to truly understand and maximize the project goals. Missouri DOT took the time to develop the project scope and selection criteria with the goal of maximizing the number of bridges replaced in northern Missouri. The list of forty bridges was compiled based on common characteristics and conditions that enabled consistent solutions and efficiencies to maximize project outcomes, while limiting the impacts of market volatility. The fixed price-variable scope selection model provided cost certainty during increasing market volatility and the collaborative team approach allowed the project to remain on schedule during unexpected supply chain disruptions. When proposed steel girders were unattainable within the project schedule due to material availability, the strong collaborative efforts of the team overcame the obstacle. The team’s dedication to innovative solutions, further enhanced the project delivery by simultaneously meeting cost and schedule requirements. Without the use of the design-build delivery method, this project almost assuredly would have failed to meet the cost and schedule requirements.

CONTENT EXPIRES: December 31, 2025

It’s been more than 15 years since the state of Georgia passed influential P3 and DB legislation which created new pathways for the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) to deliver much-needed transportation projects across the state. GDOT has now delivered more than $1 billion in alternative delivery projects, and is anticipated to deliver more than $5 billion in projects over the next 10 years. As the industry continues to change, it’s imperative that GDOT uses all the “tools” in its P3 Toolbox to maintain momentum and continue to successfully deliver projects through alternative contracting methods and financing solutions. These innovative methods allow GDOT to get ahead of industry challenges and/or meet them head on, especially for the mega P3 projects. This presentation will highlight P3 and DB projects GDOT has successfully delivered and alternative delivery projects in the pipeline that utilize Design-Build, Design-Build-Finance, Design-Build-Finance-Maintain, Design-Build-Finance-Operate-Maintain, and CMGC. Each delivery method offers a variety of challenges and advantages in the delivery of projects that greatly vary in size, scope, and complexity, which have allowed GDOT to continue improving statewide mobility and building an innovative, connected transportation network for the future.

CONTENT EXPIRES: December 31, 2025

Despite project risks, design-build procurement can encourage and promote creative, effective, and economical geotechnical solutions for an owner. Opportunities for deploying new techniques and technologies exist using performance-based specifications. Further, the partnership among the owner, designer, and contractor can add project value beyond traditional DBB procurement by allowing dynamic responses and the immediate application of lessons-learned to changing conditions as they arise through the project delivery process. Geotechnical risks can be re-evaluated during a project and appropriate actions taken if they are trending toward realization rather than retirement. Panelists will explore Geotechnical topics in DB including: • Typical and challenging geotechnical project considerations • Experience, interpretation, risk, and risk reduction best practices • The importance of quality pre-bid geotechnical investigation, plan, and specification development • The value of digital data • The value of an informed and experienced owner and mature DB program • Best practices for a geotechnical framework in DB delivery, including contractual provisions • Turning geotechnical risk into opportunity with performance monitoring • Shortlisting, scoring, stipends, and performance metrics • Value: Design and Construction Integration, Expertise, and Innovation Geotechnical best-practices, related from the personal experiences of transportation industry geo-professionals representing owners, designers, and contractors, will be shared.