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Chicago Department of Transportation Gabe Klein Commissioner

Chicago Department of Transportation Gabe Klein Commissioner. Illinois Road and Transportation Builders Association Emerging Leaders Program.

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Chicago Department of Transportation Gabe Klein Commissioner

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  1. Chicago Department of TransportationGabe KleinCommissioner Illinois Road and Transportation Builders Association Emerging Leaders Program

  2. CDOT is responsible for city street, alley, sidewalk, curb and gutter construction and maintenance; bridge construction, operation and maintenance; public way inspections; bicycle and pedestrian planning and facilities; signs and pavement markings; and planter and median construction and maintenance.

  3. Each year, CDOT awards contracts for hundreds of millions of dollars worth of work in communities throughout Chicago. • Throughout the year, there are myriad opportunities for contractors to work on CDOT projects as either a prime or sub. • The opportunities vary from construction and maintenance to design and landscaping.

  4. Among contracting opportunities: • Bridge reconstruction • Street reconstruction and resurfacing • Bicycle Facilities • Utility installation • Shoreline Improvements • Construction management • Engineering • Planning and Studies

  5. CDOT Divisions Division of Administration Division of Electrical Operations Division of Engineering Division of Infrastructure Management Board of Underground Public Way Permitting and Inspections Sign Management Division of In House Construction Division of Project Development

  6. Division of Administration Contractor’s Pay Estimates/Vouchers Consultant’s Pay Vouchers Supplier/Vendor’s Pay Vouchers (commodity) Contract Administration Liaison between CDOT Divisions and Department of Procurement Services (DPS) Both before and after contract is awarded Specs/Plans…..Change Orders (PCM’s)

  7. Residential Streets Alleys Speed Humps Patches And of course POT HOLES Sidewalk Curb & Gutter Vaulted Sidewalks Division of In-House Construction

  8. BRIDGES 36 operable movable bridges, more than any city in the world + 26,000 bridge lifts annually coordinate bridge lifts to minimize impact on traffic CDOT crews perform maintenance, repair and balancing Division of In-House Construction

  9. Division of Project Development Streetscape & Urban Design Program Commercial Corridors Bike Program Parking, Bike Lanes Green Initiatives Increasing beautification efforts - tree planting Complete Streets Coordination of all modes of transportation Financial Programming / planning Grants, legislative pursuits, etc. (CREATE)

  10. Division of Engineering Design Bridges Transit Stations Highways/Roadways Street Lighting and Traffic Signals ADA Improvements Construction Management Oversee all CDOT Construction Operations

  11. Engineering Opportunities Construction Engineering, Design Engineering, Planning and Planning and Studies Must be Pre Qualified in IDOT Road and Bridge Categories; Request for Qualification (RFQ) is Open DPS Advertises Request for Proposal (RFP) Contracts can be Project Specific or Task Order/Depend on Required (DUR) similar to IDOTs “Various/Various” Sign up for “DPS Alerts” for all Bid Announcements and News

  12. Construction Opportunities Construction Project Specific for Road and Bridge Construction JOC Contracts Term Agreements and Materials Concrete Traffic Control Raw and Fabricated Steel Traffic and Light Poles Any other raw materials or commodities Sign up for “DPS Alerts” for all Bid Announcements and News

  13. Each year, CDOT contracts for several hundred million dollars’ worth of work Design, Construction, Commodities DBE or MBE/WBE requirements established DPS advertises work CDOT Recommends to DPS based on criteria Advertisement-to-award process can take 3 months Occurs Year Round with No Fixed Dates Understanding the Relationship between CDOT and the Department of Procurement Services (DPS)

  14. Qualities in a Good Consultant Good communication skills (written and verbal) Able to look forward, anticipate problems Problem solver not an identifier - propose solutions Understand role and intent of direction given Reliable Provide resources and experience

  15. Qualities in a Good Consultant (Cont.) Able to manage, track and control costs and identify problems before they arise Do not be a blind follower Coordination with subs Ensure owner understands impacts to any changes Flexible in staffing if need arises

  16. Qualities of a Good Contractor Be professional - with RE and Public Good documentation skills Work with owner and understand design history Problem solver not identifier - propose solutions I.E. Schedule, RFI’s, etc. Financial strength / stability Maintain a clean jobsite Two-way street Nickle-n-Dime issues Loop-holes Compromise

  17. NO EGOS

  18. Bridges and Viaducts • Wells Street Bridge over Chicago River • Wilson and Lawrence Viaduct over Lake Shore Drive • LaSalle Drive over Lake Shore Drive • 31st Street Bridge over Metra/IC • Annual Bridge Painting Program

  19. Arterial Streets Resurfacing and ADA Ramp Improvements • Annual program to resurface major streets • Reconstructing all intersections with new ADA compliant handicap ramps • Contracts distributed city wide for each program

  20. Traffic signal program • Work includes installation of new signals and traffic signal modernizations. • Elements include electrical equipment earthwork and traffic control

  21. Streetscapes • Several neighborhood Streetscape projects throughout the year • Streetscapes improve neighborhood commercial districts with infrastructure upgrades and decorative elements

  22. Streetscapes • Types of work: • Sidewalk Reconstruction • Landscaping • Lighting • Street Furniture • Planters • Kiosks • Gateway Elements

  23. For more information on CDOT and DPS: www.cityofchicago.org/transportation www.cityofchicago.org/procurement

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