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... 1 Summary This document consists of the Final Research Report for NCHRP Project 08-112, "A Guidebook for Implementing Alternative Technical Concepts into Project Delivery Methods". It comprises the alternative technical concepts (ATC)
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... 2 Implementing ATCs requires the agency to conduct careful evaluation of project requirements in all ACMs and determine whether the potential benefits offset the time and resources needed to accept, review, and approve ATC submittals. At least three states have used ATC process to obtain early contractor design input on traditional low bid DBB projects.
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... 3 Lastly, it is important to note that implementing ATCs with any ACM is a process of creating potential improvement rather than one of generating alternatives. The baseline design articulated in the project's solicitation documents will range from a complete set of construction documents in DBB to a set of performance requirements in P3.

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