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The design-build contracting methodology for transportation projects : a review of practice and evaluation for Connecticut applications.
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2010-06-10
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Edition:Final report; May 2009-June 2010.
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Abstract:Two primary contracting methods are used by most state transportation agencies to
design and build infrastructure: design-bid-build and design-build. The objective
of this study is to conduct a literature review to identify how ConnDOT’s use of
design-build contracting methodology may benefit the State of Connecticut.
Advantages and disadvantages to design-build and design-bid-build are discussed in
this report with respect to transportation projects in Connecticut. The report
focuses on the challenges that must be overcome to make design-build viable in
Connecticut. The primary conclusion of this study is that ConnDOT should be able to
utilize the DB contracting methodology for design and construction of
transportation-related projects. It is noted that DB is not entirely new to ConnDOT
as the commissioner has the authority to modify or eliminate the bidding process
for emergency declaration projects. The General Assembly should adopt legislation
permitting use of DB contracting as an option for transportation projects. The
legislation should require ConnDOT to periodically report on its experience in
utilizing DB contracting to the Transportation Committee and other relevant
committees of the Connecticut General Assembly for the purposes of determining the
value and benefits of this method of contracting to the state and the public.
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