Rural Intersection Conflict Warning System (RICWS) Design-Build Project

Roles and Responsibilities Curt Kallio, Design-Build Program Manager Ken Hansen, Project Manager

DISCLAIMER What is discussed today is informational only, meant to assist interested teams in the pursuit of this project. The ultimate contract requirements will be included in the Request for Proposals (RFP). There may be changes between now and the time the RFP is issued and proposal due date.

What is Design-Build? A project delivery method that overlaps the design and construction phases Phases are concurrent, rather than sequential like traditional Design-Bid-Build projects New project and quality management approach New roles and responsibilities for MnDOT and Contractors

How Is Design-Build Different? Project Scoping (Mn/DOT) Develop Construction Plan & R/W Acquisition (Mn/DOT) Pre-Design & Enviro. Studies (Mn/DOT) Construction (Contractor) Traditional Process = Design–Bid–Build Open Bids Open to Traffic Project Scoping (Mn/DOT) Pre-Design & Enviro. Studies (Mn/DOT) Detail Design (Design-Builder) Construction (Design-Builder) Time Savings New Process “Tool” = Design-Build Process Develop Request for Proposals & R/W Acquisition (Mn/DOT) Open Bids Open to Traffic

How Is Design-Build Different? Different Contract Documents (Books) Lump Sum Contractor is responsible for design MnDOT will review design prior to construction Warranty Quality Process

Contract Documents Instructions to Proposers (ITP) Book 1 – Contract Book 2 – Project Requirements Book 3 – Project Standards Reference Information Documents (RID)

Why Design-Build? Industry Innovation Industry Expertise Project Acceleration

State Law Process Best-Value (Two Step Process) Request for Qualifications (RFQ) Short-List of Teams Request for Proposals (RFP)

Procurement Information Information Posted on Website – Interested Proposer List – Supply MnDOT with contact person name & contact information – MnDOT will distribute updates to supplement website postings (this is for convenience, not for complete information transfer) – Proposer to verify website information

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Project Specific Information

Project Goals Safety – Improve rural intersection safety. Quality – Design and construct a quality project with quality personnel. Innovation – Allow innovative ideas to improve quality. – Add additional intersections as more funding becomes available. Stakeholders – Create a quality product that gains acceptance by local government partners. Schedule and Budget – Complete initial (20) intersections by November 1, 2013 – Complete the project within budget.

Submitter Experience Experience with designing signals, signing, and lighting on highway projects. Experience with construction of signals, signing, and lighting on highway projects. Experience with the design of similar RICWS systems. Experience with the construction of similar RICWS systems. Experience as a prime contractor on transportation projects with a contract value of at least $2 million.

Project Management Approach Approach to selecting a systems component supplier Approach to managing a statewide project from a central location Approach to managing and coordinating the design with MnDOT Approach to servicing the installations during the warranty period

Other Requirements Legal and Financial Pass/Fail Bonding – anticipated bonding requirement up to $3 million DBE goal – not set at this time

Tentative Schedule (Subject to Change) ACTIVITY Date Issue RFQJune 2012 ShortlistJuly 2012 Issue RFP August 2012 Technical Proposal Due Date October 2012 Price Proposal Due Date (Letting)October 2012 Anticipated First Notice to Proceed (NTP1) November 2012

Questions ? Curt Kallio, Design-Build Program Manager Ken Hansen, Project Manager