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Current Working Teams 1. Pre-Qualification Program Work Type Structure Streamlining/Improvement 2. Consistent Consultant Selection Systems 3. Mn/DOT Errors & Omissions Policy
1. Pre-Qualification Program Work Type Structure Streamlining/Improvement • Desired Outcome: Improve the Pre-Qualification Program • STRATEGY 2A: Evaluate, simplify, and streamline Pre-Qualification Program work type structure
1. Pre-Qualification Program Work Type Structure Streamlining/Improvement • New work type structure draft • Includes new form for submittals based on the SF 330 federal form. • Draft samples are available on the Mn/DOT and Consultant Community Collaboration web site: www.dot.state.mn.us/consult
1. Pre-Qualification Program Work Type Structure Streamlining/Improvement • Streamlines work type language and provides consistency • Eliminates restrictive requirements • Increases focus on the personnel and not the firm • Mn/DOT or Minnesota example/experience requirements removed
2. Consistent Consultant Selection Systems • Desired Outcome: Increase the Consistency and Transparency of Consultant Selection Processes • Strategy 3C: Establish systems that support consistent implementation of the ways that consultants are selected within Mn/DOT.
2. Consistent Consultant Selection Systems Direct Select Process Improvement • Aligns and validates scope of work based on work types • Developed tracking system and tool that documents direct selection • Provides accountability and transparency
2. Consistent Consultant Selection Systems • Implemented reporting on executed Mn/DOT contracts • Improved competitive selection quality assurance and quality control process
3. Mn/DOT Errors & Omissions Policy • Desired Outcome: Review Mn/DOT Consultant Business Practices • STRATEGY 6A: Involve stakeholders in the development of business rules for professional errors and omissions
3. Mn/DOT Errors & Omissions Policy Mn/DOT & ACEC collaborative review provided: • Definition of the standard of care by which consultants will be judged • Consultants to have early input into correction and dispute resolution • Clarity that these are internal Mn/DOT guidelines and are not intended to be a legal determinant of liability
Working Team Summaries • Summary handouts available today during the closing Informational Poster Session • Mn/DOT Consultant Community Collaboration web site: www.dot.state.mn.us/consult
Additional Collaboration • Major Project Review Forum (December 17, 2010) • Internal Mn/DOT process improvements & actions identified for working teams • Mn/DOT Quality Management Plan Forum scheduled for March 23, 2011 • NEPA Guidance Webinar (February 2, 2011)
Collaboration Next Steps Feedback needed! Survey coming out soon to gather feedback and suggestions for future collaborative initiatives.
Questions Debra Brisk ACEC/MN Transportation Committee Chair 651-643-0417 or debra.brisk@kimley-horn.com Brad Hamilton Mn/DOT Consultant Liaison 651-366-4626 or brad.hamilton@state.mn.us