Use of consultant VE facilitators
MnDOT contracts with qualified VE consultants to conduct the VE studies. Consulting firms cannot facilitate VE studies on their own designs without an adequate internal firewall.
Facilitators must be qualified VE practitioners, experienced in performing and leading VE studies (have participated in several VE studies as a team member and as a team leader), and have sufficient VE training, education, and experience to be recognized by SAVE International as meeting the requirements for certification. Please refer to the Pre-Qualification Program Overview webpage for more information.
Use of consultant VE team members
MnDOT does contract with qualified consultants (with specific expertise) for the role of VE team member. Consulting VE team members cannot participate on VE study teams when their firm had involvement with the design project under study.