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The New FDOT Construction Bid Option Process. Dwayne Kile, P.E. District Seven Design Engineer. Bid Option Process – Why?. Growth Locally Internationally China India Material Shortages Liquid Asphalt Binder Aggregate Cement Steel Labor. Bid Option Process – Why?.
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The New FDOTConstruction Bid Option Process Dwayne Kile, P.E. District Seven Design Engineer
Bid Option Process – Why? • Growth • Locally • Internationally • China • India • Material Shortages • Liquid Asphalt Binder • Aggregate • Cement • Steel • Labor
Bid Option Process – Why? • Contracting industry flush with work • No guaranteed material quotes • More risk with larger projects • Need to Maintain Work Program • 35 Projects FY 06/07 • 35 Projects FY 06/07 Total $276.3M • 13 Projects rejected FY 05/06 • 13 Projects Total $331.1M • Total WP for 06/07 $607.4M
Bid Option Process - Impact • Re-let Projects • Resources • In-house utility staff • Consultant staff • Scheduling • Advanced relocation • After letting relocations
Bid Options Process - Details • General • Pro-active approach to minimize delays caused by re-letting of projects • Maintains work program stability • Limited use
Bid Options Process - Details • Specifics • Lists items for potential reduction • Automatic award with first option within 10% of option bid • Allows award for the minimum contract in lieu of re-letting project • Items listed in order of least importance • Plans show full option, modified after award
Bid Option Process – D7 Pilot Projects • SR 60 (Kennedy Boulevard) – E. Kennedy Draw Bridge to Channelside Drive and US 41 (Tampa Street) – Violet Street to Jackson Street • Eliminate Drainage Improvements • Alternative Pavement Design
Bid Option Process – D7 Pilot Projects • US 41 (Nebraska Avenue) – Hillsborough Avenue to Kennedy Boulevard • Eliminate Segments of Drainage Improvements • Alternative Pavement Sections • SR 676 (Causeway) – US 41 to US 301 • Reduced project length for primary project • Eliminate lighting
Bid Option Process – D7 Pilot Projects • US 92 (SR 600) – Eureka Springs Road to SR 566 • Eliminate Pedestrian Bridges • Eliminate Dedicated Right Turn Lane • Eliminate Dual Left Turn Lanes • Eliminate 10 Miles of Sidewalk
Bid Option Process QUESTIONS?