Transit Facility Development:
Lessons Learned
Overview
Vision
Project Size & Scope
Funding Approach
Concept Design
Project Delivery
Due Diligence
Validation Efforts
Close Out
Vision Drives Plans/Programming
Vision
Project Size & Scope
What is in the Long Range Vision?
Vision
Specifics!
 Methodology for Fixed
Route/Demand Response
 Timeframe/Planning Horizon
 Phasing
 Vehicle Requirements
 Staffing Requirements
 Maintenance Requirements
 Technology
Project
Size &
Scope
Project Size & Scope
Funding Approach
Local Funding
Property Acquisition
FTA Capital/Local
Construction
Concept Design
MultiDisciplined
Interactive/
Iterative
Facility Design
Multi-Modal
Functional
Relationships
Project Delivery
Benefits
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Design-Bid-Build
• Design Completion Before Bid
• No Re-Engineering in Later Phases
• Cost Estimates Based Upon 100%
Design
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CMAR
(Construction
Manager At Risk)
• Synchronize Design and Construction
Management
• Design Changes – Cost Impacts/GMP
• Qualification-Based Procurement
Due Diligence
Project Sponsor
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Owner Direct Purchase/Change Orders
PMP/Compliance Monitoring
Safety and Security Plans/Acceptance
Field Reports/Monitoring
Peer Review Process
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Validate Design
Improve Functionality
Experienced Prime and Subs
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Two Week Look Ahead
Issue/Resolution Logs
Permitting/Plans Review
Staging Activities
Minimal Delays
Change Order Notification Process
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PM/Field Presence and Reports
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Oversight for Prime Contractor
Site Security and Safety
Easy/Quick Access to Files
Progress Reports/Concerns
Validation Efforts
Engineering
Coordination
Transit Agency
Coordination
o Materials Testing
o Shop Drawings
o RFIs
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Buy America
E-Verify
DBE/Prompt Payment
Davis Bacon
Project Close Out
• Training/Testing/Acceptance for New
Equipment
• Substantial Completion and Final
Inspections
Key Considerations
• As-Builts from Contractor
• Warranty Documentation
• Final Payments and Reports
• Move-In Plan
Lessons Learned
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Third Party Consultant Help
(Buy America Audits, Security)
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Design Flaws = Big Problems
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Staff PM is Very Important
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Multi-Disciplined Concept Design is
Critical
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Change Orders are Part of the Process
(ODP, New Project Elements)