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Hot Topics At FDOT

Robert (Bobby) Ellis District Utility Engineer District 3 (850)638-0250 (x459) Robert.Ellis@dot.state.fl.us. Hot Topics At FDOT. Cost Control Quality Accountability. Designers/FDOT Personnel Cost Control Improvement. Accurate Estimates Reduce Changes Between 90% and FINALS

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Hot Topics At FDOT

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  1. Robert (Bobby) EllisDistrict Utility EngineerDistrict 3(850)638-0250 (x459)Robert.Ellis@dot.state.fl.us

  2. Hot Topics At FDOT • Cost Control • Quality • Accountability

  3. Designers/FDOT PersonnelCost Control Improvement • Accurate Estimates • Reduce Changes Between 90% and FINALS • Cost Effective Designs (Cross Drain Example) • Alternate Bidding Processes

  4. Bid Option • Allows FDOT To Reduce The Amount Of Work On A Project Due To Budgetary Reasons

  5. Bid Option(How Will This Affect Utilities?) • Multiple Utility Work Schedules May Be Required By Each UAO For Each Bid Option • Utility Work That Is Involved In A Bid Option Will Have To Wait Until After The Letting To Be Performed

  6. Designers/FDOT PersonnelQuality Improvement • Better QA/QC of Plans (Fewer Projects) • More Accurate Conflict Matrices • More Designating of Utilities (Early)

  7. Designers/FDOT PersonnelQuality Improvement • Follow The Utility Users Guide • Appropriate Phasing (UWS v/s The Plans) • Look For Opportunities To Design Around Utilities

  8. Utility How Can The Full Service Firm Help The Process?? • Design Around

  9. DesignersAccountability • Monetary Payment For Design Errors • No Long or Short Listing Of Firms That Perform Poorly

  10. Utility Agency/OwnerCost Control Improvement • Efficient Ways Of Reducing Utility Days During Construction • Better QA/QC of Utility Work Schedules • Look For Relocation Prior To Construction Opportunities (Advance C&G)

  11. Utility Agency/OwnerCost Control Improvement • Look For Unique Design Opportunities • Improve Coordination During Survey (Show Up) • One Time All Inclusive Flagging Requests

  12. Utility Agency/OwnerQuality Improvement • Take The Process Seriously Early (Don’t Wait Until 60’s, respond) • Study The Conflict Matrices (But Don’t Count On Them) • Study The Plans (Alert FDOT PM Of Potential Problems)

  13. Things To Look For In The Plans • A) Appropriate Plans Notes • “The type of equipment used in the installation of mast arms/foundations, overhead/cantilever signs/foundations, and the movement/installation of strain poles shall meet the following requirements: 1) Overhead lines shall stay in place both vertically and horizontally 2) Contractor shall meet all applicable OSHA requirements. Any cost associated with the type of equipment required for this installation is included in the related pay items.”

  14. Utility Agency/OwnerQuality Improvement • Make FDOT A Priority (Your Bosses Do) Understaffing Is No Excuse!!!! • Look For Opportunities For FDOT To Design Around Utilities • Make in-depth Accurate UWS’s

  15. Utility Agency/OwnerAccountability • Monetary Payment By The UAO For Failure To Follow The UWS or Causing Foreseeable Delays To The Contractor • The UAO is Ultimately Responsible For Its Facilities

  16. Communication Is The Key(Both UAO & Consultants • Participate In Liaison Meetings (Monthly, FUCC, Etc.) • Participate In On-Site Meetings During Design & Construction (Get Off The Phone!!!) • Follow Through After Utility Certification

  17. Conclusion • A) Take the Utility Process Seriously • B) Three way Communication (Consultant – FDOT – UAO) • C) Learn From Past Mistakes

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