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General

As per Sec. 227.107, RSMo, MoDOT was given the authority for three pilot projects using the design-build project delivery technique: The New I-64, kcICON and the Safe & Sound Bridge Improvement Program. Each was completed ahead of schedule and on, or under, budget.

Subsequently, the statute was amended to give MoDOT the opportunity to enter into design-build contracts on no more than two percent of the total number of all state highway system projects awarded to contracts for construction from projects listed in the commission’s approved statewide transportation improvement project for that state fiscal year.

Design-build is a delivery method that includes hiring one contracting team to complete the design work and build the highway improvement under one contract. MoDOT provides the project goals, budget and schedule and the contractor team completes the work. This technique has been known to significantly save time and provide cost savings.

Design-Build Projects in Procurement

“The purpose of the Bootheel Bridge Bundle project is to repair or replace 15 bridges on the Missouri Department of Transportation’s asset management plan for the Southeast District,” said Project Director Benji Philpot. “Due to the innovative nature of design-build projects, we also identified 10 more bridges as potential add-ons to increase the value of the project.”

Contractor teams then submitted proposals detailing their plans for the 15 primary bridges and selected potential add-on bridges to also address.

Philpot explained reviewing proposals from potential design-build teams was a rigorous process. The Bootheel Bridge Bundle team evaluated the use of innovation to maximize the number of bridges addressed, quality of proposed structures, traffic impacts, construction speed and scheduling and safety improvements.

“Thank you to the teams who put in the time and effort to deliver a proposal for consideration,” he added. “Robertson Contractors’ proposal was deemed to be of the best apparent value to taxpayers based on the project goals.”

The team’s proposal includes improving 17 bridge locations, with construction beginning as early as this fall. Completion of the design-build project is anticipated on or before Dec. 31, 2023.

Thirteen bridges in the Bootheel Bridge Bundle are included in Gov. Mike Parson’s $351 million Focus on Bridges program, which will repair or replace 250 bridges across the state.

For more information on the Bootheel Bridge Bundle, please visit the project webpage available at https://www.modot.org/bootheel-bridge-bundle or call MoDOT’s Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-888 ASK MODOT (275-6636).

The John Jordan “Buck” O’Neil Memorial Bridge (formerly the Broadway Bridge), is a triple arch bridge carrying U.S. 169 over the Missouri River, and serves as a key regional connection between downtown Kansas City and communities north of the river.

While safe, the bridge is nearing the end of its projected lifespan. Opened in 1956, the bridge recently celebrated its 60th year of operation. 

Since that time, neighborhoods and communities on both sides of the bridge have changed significantly and now nearly 50,000 vehicles use the bridge daily.

“Thank you to everyone who expressed interest and put in the time and effort to deliver a SOQ for consideration,” Miller added.

For more information on the U.S. Route 169 Buck O’Neil Bridge, please visit the project webpage available at: https://www.modot.org/buck-oneil-bridge-project

Project Goals:

1. Construct an innovative, low-maintenance Missouri River Bridge that will provide a century of service within the program budget of $247.5 million.
2. Provide a safe, connective and accessible transportation facility that improves regional and local system performance.
3. Manage the impact to the travelling public during construction. 
4. Complete the project by December 1, 2024, utilizing a diverse workforce.

The Central District Americans with Disabilities Act project will bring specific ADA pedestrian facilities located throughout the district into compliance to the maximum extent feasible in accordance with MoDOT Standards and the Public Right of Way Accessibility Guidelines.  For more information, Project Director Chris Brownell at sidney.brownell@modot.mo.gov, or (573) 526-4567.

Mid MO ADA Project Status Update

The Mid MO ADA Design-Build Project was postponed in April of this year due to anticipated loss of MoDOT’s fuel tax revenue as a result of the national shutdown of businesses surrounding the national pandemic.  MoDOT was tasked by the US DOT to keep our STIP projects moving forward as planned.  This project was moved out to a later fiscal year to help alleviate Central District revenue losses in the short term.  Currently, the Mid MO ADA Project has been placed in the first quarter of fiscal year 2022 and Central District is committed to maintain this award date.  Team meetings are again underway and the project is moving forward to a project advertisement later in 2020 or early 2021.  As the project progresses and more details are ready to be shared, they will be posted on the project website at https://www.modot.org/midmoada. 

Project Goals:

1. Deliver the project within the program budget of $13.6 million.

2. Bring designated pedestrian facilities into ADA compliance.

3. Use innovation to maximize improvements that provide a long-lasting and safe pedestrian facility.

4. Safely deliver a project that minimizes and mitigates construction impacts through construction staging and communication efforts.

5. Complete the project no later than December 1, 2022.

Upcoming Design-Build Projects

I-70 Missouri River Bridge at Rocheport

MoDOT will soon begin the procurement process for a Design-Build project to replace the I-70 Missouri River Bridge at Rocheport. Though tentative, procurement is expected to begin in early 2021. A re-evaluation of the 2005 Environmental Assessment in this vicinity was completed earlier this year.

Early Release Information for the I-70 Missouri River Bridge at Rocheport is Now Available

In anticipation of procurement in early 2021, MoDOT has prepared some Early Release Information for all consultants and contractors interested in pursuing the design-build contract. Any consultant or contractor may request access to this information by emailing RocheportBridge@modot.mo.gov or Project Director Brandi Baldwin at  brandi.baldwin@modot.mo.gov.

Fixing Access to Rural Missouri (FARM) Bridge Program

This $26 million design-build project will replace up to 41 bridges in northern Missouri, and was enabled by receipt of a $20.7 million federal grant under the Competitive Highway Bridge Program. MoDOT’s original application for the grant which contains the project information can be found here.The project schedule will be determined once more information is available, but MoDOT does not anticipate starting the procurement process until late 2020. For more information, contact Project Director Jeff Gander at FARM@modot.mo.gov.

Solicitation for Owner Engineer: https://www.modot.org/modot-solicitations-rfq

I-70 Cave Springs to Fairgrounds in St. Charles County

This project will make crossroad, interchange and outer road improvements to I-70 in St. Charles County, between Fairgrounds and Cave Springs Roads, to make the corridor safer and more efficient. For more information, contact Project Director Stacey Smith at 314-453-5084 or by email at anastasia.smith@modot.mo.gov or visit the project website at https://www.modot.org/road-improvements-along-interstate-70-between-fairgrounds-and-cave-springs-road

PROJECT GOALS:

1. Maximize improvements within the program budget of $62 million.
2. Improve safety and efficiency of the transportation network while supporting connectivity for the local community.
3. Provide a durable and maintainable transportation infrastructure allowing for future expansion.
4. Minimize impacts to the traveling public during construction while safely delivering the project by November 1, 2023.
5. Deliver the project using a diverse workforce.

PROJECT SCHEDULE:

Projects with Scoping Only

The purpose of this section is to identify potential future highway and bridge projects. These projects may be in the evaluation stage, which is called project scoping, or may be further along in the preliminary design process. Projects listed in this section are not commitments to construct or implement an improvement. These commitments won’t be made until the NEPA process is completed. These projects are being included in the STIP for the scoping or preliminary design phase only, and subsequent phases have not yet been determined or are beyond the STIP horizon period.

For more information on MoDOT Design-Build projects, please contact Dave Simmons at 314-453-1878, or at David.J.Simmons@modot.mo.gov

• Missouri Route 740 (Central District) – No information available
• I-44 Gasconade and Little Piney River (Central District) – No information available
• Safety Improvements (Northwest District) – No information available
• I-70/Route 131 Interchange at Odessa (Kansas City District) – No information available
• I-70 Corridor Improvements (Kansas City District) – No information available
• I-70 Realignment at Wentzville (St. Louis District) – No information available
• Kansas City ADA Project (Kansas City District) – No information available
• Safety Improvements (St. Louis District) – No information available
• I-44 Bridge Bundle (Southwest District) – No information available

Projects Underway

Completed Design-Build Projects