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... 17 In‐Progress Design Workshops ................................................................................................. A‐71  18 Over‐The‐Shoulder Reviews ............................................................................................................ A‐74  19 Scope Validation Period ........................................................................................................... A‐78  20 Public Announcements .................................................................................................................... A‐83  21 Delegation of Authority .................................................................................................................. A‐90  22 Contractor‐Controlled Quality Control Testing ............................................................................... A‐93  23 Contractor Involvement in Establishing Quality Control Standards ............................................... A‐96  24 Incentive/Disincentive Program for Superior Quality ..................................................................... A‐99  25 Real‐Time Electronic Quality Management Information .............................................................. A‐108  26 Dual Construction Engineering Inspector (CEI)  Roles .................................................................... A‐112  27 Witness and Hold Points ............................................................................................................... A‐118  28 Payment Checklist ................................................................................................................. A‐123  Appendix B: Glossary of Terms .......................................................................................................... B‐1  Appendix C: Case Studies .................................................................................................................. C‐1  Appendix D: References .................................................................................................................... D‐1  vii
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... 1  Chapter 1. Introduction 1.1 Introduction This chapter provides an overview of the Guidebook for Post-Award Contract Administration for Highway Projects Delivered Using Design-Build (D-B)
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... 2  At the state level, the Florida DOT (FDOT) was the first state agency to attempt D-B in 1987, spurring FHWA to establish the Special Experimental Project Number 14 (SEP-14)
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... 3  Strategy: A plan of action for accomplishing specific goals. In this Guidebook, strategies address goals relating to D-B administration, such as team alignment, construction quality, or construction efficiency.
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... 4  1.7 Overview of Post-Award Phases and Tools The D-B project delivery process offers the opportunity to enhance performance in areas such as cost, schedule, and quality through stronger alignment, constructability input, innovation, and single point of contact. Ultimately, D-B delivers a project that meets at least the same technical standards and levels of quality as the traditional D-B-B process.

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