Design Build Contracting in the Oregon Department of Transportation
Abstract
This paper addresses the evaluation of ODOT's program to date, which includes their conceptual development of their design build program and presents feedback from industry regarding their first advertised design build project, The Williamette River Harrisburg Bridge Deck Replacement. The strategy for this evaluation effort included work in three main areas. First, a literature review into design build was undertaken to gain understanding of the method and it's proper use. Secondly, ODOT's program was studied through documents provided by the department and it's consultant along with discussions and meetings with department personnel. This provided an understanding into ODOT's specific development and application of the method, and the issues the department has and is confronting. Finally, with the advertisement of the Harrisburg Bridge, a list of contractors and engineers became available who have expressed interest in ODOT's program. These engineers and contractors specifically received Harrisburg solicitation packages detailing ODOT's design build project requirements and through their own review, became more familiar with the department's application of the method. Oregon State University contacted these engineers and contractors with the objective of receiving industry feedback into ODOT's program.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1998
- Accession Number
- ADA359029
Entities
People
- Francisco O. Simas
Organizations
- Oregon State University