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Mediation Rule for Construction Time Extensions - GDOT Board Program Delivery Committee

This document outlines the proposed mediation rule for construction time extensions in the GDOT Board Program Delivery Committee. It provides an overview of the mediation process, legislative intent, applicability, escalation process, and the role of the mediation board. Recent examples of delayed projects and the need for utility mitigation efforts are also discussed. For more information and resources, please refer to the Office of Utilities, Office of Construction, Office of Construction Claims, Legal Services, and District Offices.

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Mediation Rule for Construction Time Extensions - GDOT Board Program Delivery Committee

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  1. Mediation Rule GDOT Board Program Delivery Committee October 18, 2007 Senate Bill 19

  2. FY 2007 ConstructionTime Extensions

  3. RECENT EXAMPLES OF PROJECTS DELAYED • US-441 Dublin: 206 days - $1.18 million • SR-92 Douglas Co: 334 days - $1.92 million • SR-166 Douglas Co: 309 days - $ 113 thousand • Mercer Univ. Bibb Co: 577 days - $3.78 million • Fury’s Ferry Road: 457 days • (Augusta)

  4. Utility Time Extensions - Detail

  5. GDOT Board & Commissioner: Initiated Utility Task Force August 2005 Internal/GDOT Policies & Procedures Utility Mitigation Efforts 43% Lack of Project/Utility Coordination

  6. Senate Bill 19 Accountability (PIF) Contract Items $$ - GDOT fund PDP Deadlines Mediation Rule/Jan. ‘08 Utility Mitigation Efforts 19% Low Priority 28% Lack of Resources

  7. Legislative Intent Applicability Time Period Escalation Process Mediation Board & Procedures Costs Decisions / Mediation Period PROPOSED MEDIATION RULE

  8. OVERVIEW OF MEDIATIONRULE & PROCESS • LEGISLATIVE INTENT • Mediation less expensive than Litigation

  9. OVERVIEW OF MEDIATIONRULE & PROCESS • APPLICABILITY • Three (3) Types of Disputes • WORK PLAN • REVISED WORK PLAN • ANY OTHER MATTER

  10. OVERVIEW OF MEDIATIONRULE & PROCESS • TIME PERIOD FOR APPLICABILITY • May 2008 Letting

  11. OVERVIEW OF MEDIATIONRULE & PROCESS • ESCALATION PROCESS • Notice of Potential Dispute to Utility • Structured Negotiation Process • (Formalizing Communication) • Prerequisite to the Mediation Board

  12. GDOT Project DevelopmentUtility Relocation Funding & Mediation Process

  13. OVERVIEW OF MEDIATIONRULE & PROCESS • MEDIATION BOARD & PROCEDURES • 3 Member Board • Qualified by State Office of Dispute Resolution • Written Petition for Mediation • Board established w/in 30 days • Hearing held w/in 60 days • No Direct Relationship (contractually or employed) w/in previous 6 months

  14. OVERVIEW OF MEDIATIONRULE & PROCESS • COSTS • Utility & GDOT – Pay for Member Selected • Utility & GDOT – Equally pay for 3rd Member • Party Acts in Bad Faith • May be responsible for All costs

  15. OVERVIEW OF MEDIATIONRULE & PROCESS • DECISIONS / MEDIATION PERIOD • Majority Vote – No Ties • Public Document • Subject to Judicial Review (Superior Court) • An Agreement is reached or 60 days • Can extend if mutually agreed by the parties

  16. Office of Utilities Office of Construction Office of Construction Claims Legal Services District Offices Resources

  17. Questions?

  18. CWP vs. Utility Delays

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