TH 5 Mississippi River Bridge
Design-Build Project
S.P. 6201-86
PROJECT INFORMATIONAL MEETING
Michael Beer, P.E.
MnDOT Project Manager
February 8, 2013
DISCLAIMER
What is discussed today is informational only; it is
meant to assist interested teams in the pursuit of this
project.
The ultimate Contract requirements will be included in
the Request for Proposals (RFP).
There may be changes between now and the time – if
any – that the RFP is issued. It is fully expected that
an RFP will be issued for this project, but it cannot be
guaranteed.
DESIGN-BUILD INFORMATION
Peter Davich
Design-Build Program Manager
MnDOT OCIC/Technical Support
Design-Build Low Bid
Two Part Low Bid
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RFQ issued, 2-5 “most highly qualified” teams shortlisted.
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RFP will be issued following shortlisting.
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ATCs will be accepted; considering 5 per team
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A ‘technical proposal’ is still required, but it is only the
legal forms. This must be determined responsive
Stipends of $35,000 will be granted to teams who submit
responsive price proposals
The contract will be awarded to the lowest bidder that
meets all Contract requirements.
Procurement
Relatively Short Schedule
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RFQ Issued on 2/7/13
Single Point of Contact – Michael Beer. Let him know
if you would like to receive clarifications/addenda.
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Clarifications and Addendums posted to DB website
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Submit SOQ electronically to Peter Davich
Procurement Timeline
RFQ Clarifications Due:
SOQ Due
Short-List
Issue RFP
DBE Meet and Greet
Tech Proposal (Legal
Package) Due:
Price Proposals Due
Letting
Anticipated Contract
Feb 28, 2013
March 08, 2013
March 28, 2013
April 04, 2013
TBD
June 3, 2013
June 14, 2013
June 14, 2013
August 15, 2013
Information Sources
Information Sharing
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Project ftp website:
ftp://ftp2.dot.state.mn.us/pub/outbound/ocic/TH5_6201-86/
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Design-Build website:
www.dot.state.mn.us/designbuild/
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One-on-one meetings.
Contact Michael Beer with all TH 5 Project questions:
952-767-6623
Michael.Beer@state.mn.us
Contact Peter Davich with all DB programmatic questions:
651-366-4233
Peter.A.Davich@state.mn.us
Conflict of Interest
Approach Posted on Website:
www.dot.state.mn.us/designbuild/
All teams are responsible for reading,
understanding, and following this approach.
MnDOT Retained GEC Consultants
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PB, SEH, Pierce Pini
Listed in Section 2.7 of RFQ
PROJECT INFORMATION
TH 5 Mississippi River Bridge DB
Michael Beer, MnDOT Metro District
Project Manager
Project Partners
City of St. Paul and Minneapolis
Ramsey and Hennepin County
Fort Snelling and DNR parks
Federal Highway Administration
Capital Region and Minnehaha Watershed Districts
Design-Build Proposers
PB – Design-Build Contract Development
Project Information
http://www.dot.state.mn.us/designbuild/TH5%20Miss/index.html
Project Description
General Layout
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Roadway
CPR
Bridges
Parks
Staging Area
Project Description
River Bridge
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Re-deck
Construct from above
Ornamental Lights
Sidewalk
Railing
Repaint
Structural Analysis
Project Description
River Bridge (cont.)
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Bearings
Pier concrete repairs
Steel repairs
3 Bridge Deck Repairs
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Mississippi Blvd.
Mississippi Blvd.
Edgcumbe Road
Project Description
Bike and Pedestrians – local and extended detours
Project Description
General Layout
Design-Build
General Discussion Points
No Co-Housing
DBE
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Goal will be determined at RFP
Outreach Meeting
Quantity Risk for Repair Work
Oversight Contract
Project Goals
A safe work environment
Avoid or minimize construction related impacts
Provide a safe and understandable pedestrian
detour
Quality project
Ensure that the River Bridge is structurally
sound through analysis and design
Minimize impacts to the environment
Substantial Completion by September of 2015
Complete the project within budget
Innovative ideas to shorten schedule, cost, etc.
Questions ?