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.

MoDOT Selects Contractor for the Design-Build of New I-70 Rocheport Bridge

JEFFERSON CITY – Today the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission announced the selection of the Lunda Team, made up of Lunda Construction Co., Parsons Transportation Group, Inc., Dan Brown & Associates, and Hugh Zeng United, as the design-build contractor to replace the Interstate 70 Missouri River Bridge near Rocheport.

“This is an exciting moment for this project, and we are thrilled to be working with the Lunda Team,” said Missouri Department of Transportation Rocheport Bridge Project Director Brandi Baldwin. “The replacement of the bridge provides a long-lasting solution and the plan will have minimal impacts to traffic on I-70 during construction.”

The current bridge was built in 1960 and is rated as being in poor condition, which could have resulted in weight restrictions in the coming years. MoDOT said the 60-year-old bridge is safe and will be maintained while construction of the new bridge is underway.

The new Missouri River bridge will cost approximately $240 million and will provide a safe and reliable bridge for interstate travelers for the next 100 years. It was funded in part by an $81.2 million INFRA Grant, the largest competitive grant ever received by MoDOT.

“This bridge lies at the heart of Missouri and not only connects the two sides of our state but the majority of our country,” Governor Parson said. “With over 12 million vehicles using the bridge each year and trucks carrying goods to all corners of the country, it is vital that we have world-class infrastructure in place that can meet the demand. This new bridge will keep people moving safely and drive economic activity in our state and local communities.”

 “This announcement is the culmination of a lot of hard work and dedication by a large group of people dedicated to Missouri’s transportation system and infrastructure,” said MoDOT Director Patrick McKenna. “It required local communities, state lawmakers and our congressional delegation all working towards that shared vision of a new bridge that made the funding come together.”

The Lunda Team competed against three other design build teams, all of whom had local and national experience. The winning proposal showed not only an understanding of the engineering endeavor set out before the teams and a design that will serve travelers for the next century, it also showed an understanding of the local, statewide, and national importance of the work.

The design includes two bridges, one in each direction of travel, each with three lanes. This allows for construction to take place with a limited impact to traffic.

The design-build team’s proposal had to meet or exceed several goals set by MoDOT, which included providing a high-quality, durable, low-maintenance project that improves safety and reliability, minimizing traffic impacts during and after construction, and demonstrating a commitment to quality and innovation in all phases of the project.

Construction on the new bridge is scheduled to begin later this year and be complete by the end of 2024. 

For more information or to sign up for updates sent to your inbox, visit the project webpage at www.modot.org/rocheportbridge. For instant updates, follow MoDOT Central on Twitter or share posts and comments on our Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoDOTCentral. The Central District maintains more than 11,000 miles of state roadway in 18 counties.

Project Goals:
 

• Meet the expectation of delivering the project under budget.
• Provide a high quality, durable, low maintenance project that improves safety and reliability.
• Minimize traffic impacts during and after construction while maximizing safety and capacity.
• Maximize safety for workers while beating the project completion deadline of 12/31/24.
• Deliver the Project with a diverse workforce that fosters future DBE and workforce development.
• Demonstrate a commitment to quality and innovation in all phases of the project.

Feb. 26, 2021

Public Notice – I-70 Missouri River Bridge at Rocheport

INDUSTRY MEETING/RELEASE OF RFQ

June 3, 2021 – 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

This project will replace or rehabilitate bridges rated in poor or fair condition along I-44 and various other routes within 15 miles of the interstate across the Southwest District. Counties impacted include Dallas, Greene, Jasper, Lawrence and Webster.

Short Listed Teams

ESS Team – Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. and Parsons

KCI Team – KCI Construction Company, Inc.  and Bartlett & West

Restore 44 Team – Radmacher Brothers Excavating Company, Inc. and GBA

Capital Team – Capital Paving & Construction, Robertson Contractors, Inc. and HDR

For more information, contact Project Director Laurel McKean at laurel.mckean@modot.mo.gov or (417) 818-9043.

Project Goals:

1. Deliver a safe project within the programmed budget of $38.055 million.
2. Maximize the number of locations to be addressed while providing quality structures.
3. Use innovation to reduce delay and minimize impacts to the public.
4. Deliver the project utilizing a diverse work force.
5. Complete the project on or before Nov. 1, 2024.

Project Update - 03/18/2021

The Mid MO ADA Design-Build Project was postponed in April, 2020 due to anticipated loss of MoDOT’s fuel tax revenue as a result of the national shutdown of businesses surrounding the national pandemic. The project has now been re-evaluated and several locations added, including sites in the Northwest District, significantly increasing the scope of the project. Our team is currently evaluating risks at these new locations. 

We plan to re-advertise this project in late spring to early summer. Additional details, timelines and updates will be posted on this web page and sent to all contractors and consultants that have contacted or submitted documents to the Mid-MO ADA team in the past. If you have any questions or would like to be added to our contact list, please email us at midmoada@modot.mo.gov. 

The purpose of the Central District ADA Design Build project is to complete the current ADA Transition plan in the Central and Northwest Districts and bring the remaining locations into ADA compliance. The procurement process is expected to begin in the spring or summer, 2021. One team will be selected to design and construct the project.

Project Goals

1. Deliver the project within the program budget of $23.1 million.
2. Bring designated pedestrian facilities into ADA compliance.
3. Use innovation to maximize improvements that provide long-lasting and safe pedestrian facilities.
4. Safely deliver a project that minimizes and mitigates construction impacts through construction staging and communication efforts.
5. Complete the project no later than Dec. 1, 2024.

Project Schedule

For more information, please email the MidMo ADA team at MidMOADA@modot.mo.gov or call Project Director Chris Brownell at 573-526-4477.