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... C-1 Appendix C: Case Study Protocol and Questionnaire The key step in Task 2.1 was developing a case study protocol for the case study interviews and data collection plan. The protocol included a research synopsis of objectives, projects, field procedures that detail the logistical aspects of the investigation, interview questions, and documentation to collect and a format for documenting and analyzing the individual case studies (Eisenhardt 1989; Yin 1994)
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... C-2 3. Pilot test the ATC Toolkit on projects proposed in two DOTs with varying degrees of ATC experience to check the reasonableness of results from the Toolkit and thereafter incorporate any lessons learned into the final Toolkit.
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... C-3  Mike Loulakis CPS  Keith Molenaar, CU  Jorge Rueda, AU  Ghada Gad, CPP  Debra Brisk DRB  Steve DeWitt, TIS Case study delegation  Gransberg – Georgia, Missouri, and Ohio, DOT  Rueda – Alabama and Minnesota DOT  Molenaar – Colorado and Washington DOT  Gad – California and Utah DOT  Brisk – Minnesota DOT  DeWitt – North Carolina DOT Case study project selection criteria In the interim report, it was stated that a concerted effort will be made to select case study projects from transportation agencies that have mature experience with at least two different project delivery methods. The following selection rubric was used to select the DOTs found in the previous section.
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... C-4 Case Study Basic Data and Research Delegation Tables # Case Study Name Location Organization Contact (Information) 1 2 3 4 5 6 # Case Study Name Contacted?
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... C-5 originally contemplated. The output is used to present the agencies' perspective on various points analyzed in the subsequent tasks.
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... C-6 4. Average annual ACM program: $ 5.
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... C-7 Post Collection Analysis The case study output will be analyzed to determine candidate effective practices and best practices using a rigorous method based on importance index theory, as published by Gransberg et al.
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... C-8 Importance Index (II)
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... C-9 • Completed projects delivered using DBB, CMGC, DB, P3 and other ACMs. • Agency solicitation documents are available for content analysis.
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... C-10 Figure C
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... C-11 Case Study Interview Questionnaire Case study DOTs and rationale State Level PDM Rationale Remarks California Program DB/CMGC/ P3 Recent DB ATC program Georgia Program DB/P3 P3 ATC program Minnesota Program DB/ CMGC Pre-approved Element (PAE) program (risk management tool)
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... C-12 Case Study Project Structured Interview INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND: The purpose of this questionnaire is to identify state highway agency effective policies and procedures for delivering construction projects using alternative technical concepts (ATCs)
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... C-13 I Agency and Interviewee General Information: 1.
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... C-14 7. Which of the below policies or procedures apply to a project delivery method that uses ATCs?
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... C-15 10. Rate the following factors based on their importance to the success of the ATC during the procurement process.
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... C-16 Road Repair Bridge Repair Road Routine Maintenance Bridge Routine Maintenance Hazardous waste treatment, mitigation, removal Landscaping Erosion Control/Stormwater Mitigation Environmental Mitigation Bike lanes, sidewalks, transportation enhancement ADA-Related Improvements Traffic Signalization Drainage Maintenance Rest Area Improvements Pavement Markings Roadway Safety Improvement/Maintenance Other: {explain} A Does your agency limit the use of ATC provisions to this type project?
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... C-17 Yes No Don't know If yes; how many contractors were in the shortlist: 27. What is the disposition of an approved ATC?
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... C-18 33. Do cost estimates for proposed ATCs include a deductive amount for the contract scope that is being replaced?
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... C-19 k) Engineer's Certification: The Firm's Engineer of Record shall provide a written certification signed and sealed confirming the renderings being submitted can be designed and constructed as depicted.

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