About Design-build

 

Design-build is a contracting process that brings designers and contractors together early in the detail design portion of a project. The owner clearly defines the standards and general specifications they expect for a project, and the design-build team works together to satisfy those requirements.

 

Minnesota's Design-build program

Mn/DOT began using design-build in 1996 and constructed three projects using a low-bid approach. In 2001, Mn/DOT obtained legislative approval to use the design-build best value procurement process. Since 2001, Mn/DOT has awarded over $1 billion in design-build projects.

 

Manuals

• Design-Build Manual
• Quality Manual Template

 

Forms

• Request for Clarification - RFQ
• Request for Clarification - RFP

Policy and Laws

• Minnesota Design-build Law
• FHWA Design-build Contracting; Final Rule
• Conflict of Interest

 

Program notes

• 2012 Industry Outreach Report
  • 1-22-13 Presentation
  • 1-22-13 Meeting Notes
• Design-build Institute of America and regional chapters
• University of Colorado, "WIndow to Design Build"

 

 

Contact

Peter Davich, PE

peter.a.davich@state.mn.us

Minnesota's Future Design-build Projects

• I-35E MnPass
• TH5 Mississippi River Bridge Redeck

 

Projects Currently in Procurement

• I-35W/4th St. Ramp
• Rural Intersection Conflict Warning System (RICWS)
• St. Croix River Approach
  

 

Projects under Construction

• Hastings Bridge Replacement Project
• 169/494 Interchange
• Elk Run Interchange

 

Completed Projects

• ARRA (Stimulus) Projects
• District 4 Sign Project
  
• Hwy 212 Construction
• Hwy 52 in Oronoco
  

• Hwy 52 in Rochester (ROC 52)
• I-35E/Maryland Ave. Bridge
• I-35W River Bridge
  
• I-494 West Twin Cities Metro
• TH 10/32 Interchange
• TH 13/CR101 Intersection
• TH 55