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From page 273...
... APPENDIX J: I-15 WIDENING, BECK STREET PROJECT, UTAH Project Information Project Name: I-15; Widening, 500 North to I-215 Name of Agency: Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) Location: I-15, 500 North to I-215, Utah Project Delivery Method (DBB, DB, CMR, PPP, etc.)
From page 274...
... • I-15 Ramp Reconstruction: Ramps connecting to I-15 will be reconstructed to only the extent necessary to tie in the existing ramps to the new I-15 mainline alignments and grade. • US 89 Bridge Reconstruction: The southbound US 89 bridge overpass of I-15 in Davis County will be fully reconstructed to accommodate the new I-15 cross-section.
From page 275...
... Agency Project Delivery Decision-making Process The project was politically popular. Money was given by the Legislator and they wanted the project built soon.
From page 276...
... Table J3: Required Bidding Documents Requirements of the project advertising/solicitation documents (i.e.
From page 277...
... • The Project Design Consultant was required to do their own QC before submitting deliverables. • Agency Personnel included Design staff, a Project Manager and Construction staff.
From page 278...
... Quality staff qualifications The Quality Program set out by Utah Department of Transportation specified the following qualifications: Construction Quality Manager (CQM) : Must have no less than four years of experience in construction quality management and inspection and testing after having become a licensed P.E.
From page 279...
... An IQF was not required for this project. Utah Department of Transportation was to conduct oversight and inspection for the project.
From page 280...
... Figure J1: I-15 Widening QAO Model. Example of Alternate QM System Used on This Project One-on-one interviews with proposers during the procurement phase and discussions between UDOT and the Design-Builder during the pre-construction phase were successful for the I-15 Widening Project.
From page 281...
... Effective QM Practices The following Quality Management practices were used on the I-15 Widening Project and achieved enhanced quality through increased communication and documentation. • One-on-One Meetings: The Agency conducted one-on-one meetings with each Proposer to discuss issues and clarifications regarding the RFP and Proposer's ATCs.
From page 282...
... Proposals were not to be excluded from further consideration if the Proposers had a reasonable chance of being selected if meaningful discussions were conducted and appropriate improvement was achieved. The Agency could meet with and receive presentations and conduct interviews with Proposers prior to determining the Competitive Range.
From page 283...
... o Asserted Force Majeure events o Events and conditions causing or threatening to cause any significant delay, disruption, or interference with progress of Work o A general overview of the current Project activities, including MOT o Significant injuries to a person or property o A listing of all activities on the current Monthly Plan Update that are being actively prosecuted o A daily record (in a standard format) of all labor, materials, and equipment expenses incurred for each activity The Design-Builder had to document all quality, inspection, and test activities, including any delays encountered, work that did not conform to the requirements of the Contract and design, and the corrective actions taken regarding such nonconforming work.
From page 284...
... administrative program requirements. The Incentive Award could be earned only by clear and constant superior performance over the term of the Contract.

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