Write Up:

MoDOT has delivered more than $4.2 billion in Design-Build contracts that have saved taxpayers over $448 million and were completed nearly 174 months ahead of schedule. MoDOT leads the nation in partnering with public and private sectors to deliver projects that maximize available resources into collaborative solutions that achieve goals. Leveraging private-sector resources has resulted in the realization of over 800 innovations into projects using the Design-Build program in Missouri. MoDOT’s Innovative Contracting Program includes Design-Build, A + B Contracting, Fixed Price Variable Scope and Design-Bid-Build using Alternate Technical Concepts (ATC).

In fiscal year 2025, four Design-Build projects were awarded in the Kansas City, St. Louis, Northeast and Southwest Districts. The Improve I-70 Kansas City Project will modernize the interstate between Paseo Boulevard and U.S. 40. The improvements include realigning curves at Jackson and Benton, improving 12 interchanges, 26 bridges and upgrades to bicycle and pedestrian facilities. The Improve I-70 Wentzville to Warrenton Project is the largest project in MoDOT’s history and was awarded in FY 2025. This project will provide much needed improvements at the I-70 and I-64 interchange as well as providing a third lane between Wentzville and Warrenton.  Upgrades to interchanges in the corridor were also included in the project. The Kaysinger Basin Bridge Bundle will replace or rehabilitate 25 bridges in west central Missouri in and around the Kaysinger Basin/Truman Lake area. This project is MoDOT’s eight bridge bundle Design-Build project and adds to the over 700 bridges that have been improved using this delivery method. The Improve I-70 Blue Springs to Odessa project will add a third lane to I-70 between Blue Springs and Route H, nearly seven miles past the project requirements. The project also includes replacement of 14 bridges and improvements to interchanges at MO Route D in Bates City and MO Route 131 in Odessa.  

MoDOT used innovative contracting to deliver nine of 450 projects in FY 2025 accounting for approximately 48.5% of the $2.5 billion program. The target goal of utilizing innovative contracting on two projects per year and 10% of program value were both achieved.

MoDOT pursues value throughout the life of a project utilizing the Value Engineering Program. MoDOT uses design-phase value analysis to identify opportunities for innovation, reduce project costs and improve project flexibility. MoDOT analyzed 30% of projects during the design phase in FY 2025. In addition, MoDOT works with industry partners to find more cost-effective solutions during the construction phase. The department approved 24 Value Engineering Change Proposals (VECP) at a 92% approval rate, resulting in $5.3 million in taxpayer dollars for MoDOT. The target to review 25% of projects in the design-phase was met this period. The target for increasing VECP savings from the previous year was met this period as well.

Purpose of the Measure:

This measure tracks the use of innovative contracting methods on MoDOT projects including Design-Build contracts, A+B contracts, Fixed Price Variable Scope contracts, and Alternate Technical Concept contracts. This measure also tracks the use of value engineering during design and construction on traditional MoDOT projects including value analysis during the design phase and construction value engineering proposals.  

Measurement and Data Collection:

MoDOT projects utilizing innovative contracting methods are reported during the fiscal year in which they are awarded. Contract award values are collected through MoDOT’s bid opening summaries and project records. A target of 10% of the programmed Statewide Transportation Improvement Program, or two projects per year, is an appropriate target for utilizing innovative contracting methods in Missouri. Information on value analysis during design is gathered from MoDOT’s Statewide Transportation Improvement Program information management system. Construction value engineering change proposal information is gathered from Value Engineering data is collected through MoDOT’s Value Engineering Proposal database.

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