Alternative Delivery projects

The Texas Legislature authorized TxDOT to use alternative delivery contracting methods under Title 6, Subtitle B, Chapter 223, Subchapters E and F of the Texas Transportation Code. These contracts, primarily known as Design-Build (DB) and Comprehensive Development Agreements (CDAs), are awarded using a best-value approach that evaluates price, proposer qualifications, and overall project approach.

Alternative delivery contracts allocate varying levels of risk and responsibility to the DB Contractor through the following procurement options:

• DB with a general warranty
• DB with a Performance Warranty
• DB with a Capital Maintenance Contract
• DB with a Comprehensive Maintenance Agreement
• Concession or CDA

The Alternative Delivery Division oversees and manages the Alternative Delivery Program (ADP).

DB contracts allow design, construction, utility relocation, and maintenance to occur simultaneously under a single contract. The contract does not include financial participation from the private sector, a long term-lease, or operation of the facility.

TxDOT continually analyzes potential projects to determine which would be most suitable as an alternative delivery contract. A quarterly report illustrates TxDOT’s planned procurements for the next five to ten years.

• Planned Design-Build Procurement Timeline

ALD provides support activities for the program and performs procurement of alternative delivery projects. Prior to beginning a procurement project, ALD collaborates with districts to advance project development activities and information to enhance the procurement process.

Prior to beginning a procurement project, ALD collaborates with districts to advance project development activities to enhance the procurement process.

Procurement projects are approved by the Texas Transportation Commission (TTC) to issue a Request for Qualifications (RFQ).