EngineeringConf.ppt

2005 AASHTO Value Engineering ConferenceUsing VE in Design Build Presented by: Jerry R. Blanding Innovative Contracting Engineer FHWA – NRC July 21, 2005 Sheraton Gunter Hotel San Antonio, TX Using VE in Design Build Regulatory Definitions DB Final Rule – History Application VE DB A Federal Perspective Additional Resources Value Analysis/ Value Engineering Why is Design-Build different from Design Bid Build? 23 CFR Part 636 - Design Build Design-bid-build means the traditional project delivery method where design and construction are sequential steps in the project development process. Design-build contract means an agreement that provides for design and construction of improvements by a contractor or private developer. The term encompasses design-build-maintain, design-build-operate, design-build-finance and other contracts that include services in addition to design and construction. Franchise and concession agreements are included in the term if they provide for the franchisee or concessionaire to develop the project which is the subject of the agreement. Value Analysis/ Value Engineering Design Build Final Rule: 23 CFR § 627.5 (e) In the case of a Federal-aid design-build project … the (State) shall fulfill the …requirement by performing a value engineering analysis prior to the release of the Request for Proposals document. Using VE in Design Build – Florida DOT Example All projects with an estimated cost of $20 million or more shall have a minimum of one VE study conducted during project development. The estimated cost shall includes all costs associated with the project including but not limited to: Design Right of Way Construction Administrative Cost. Using VE in Design Build – Florida DOT example The VE study shall be conducted during one of the following phases of project development: Initial Concepts Comparison of Alternatives Final Design For Design Build Projects, the VE study shall be conducted prior to the release of the Reque