The Alternative Delivery Program is currently using Design-Build (DB) contracts, which are an alternative to the traditional Design-Bid-Build delivery method. This alternative project delivery method allows TxDOT to share risks associated with the design, construction and maintenance (as applicable) with the DB Contractor.

A Design-Build contract is awarded based on a best-value approach (price, qualifications of firms and project approach) and combines various components of a project’s implementation into one contract.

Learn more about Design-Build Contracts and Comprehensive Development Agreements.

Alternative Delivery Projects in Procurement

• I-35E Phase 2 Project
• Southeast Connector Project
• 10/69 Interchanges Project - (Suspended)
• I-35 Northeast Expansion Central Project
• North Houston Highway Improvement Project - Segment 3: I-69 (SH 288 to I-45S) Design-Build Project

Future Alternative Delivery Projects

TxDOT continues to analyze projects to determine which would be most suitable for the design-build delivery method. A quarterly report illustrates TxDOT’s planned procurements for the next five years.

• Planned Design-Build Procurement Timeline

Additional Information

• Alternative Delivery Program – Executed Contracts
• Alternative Delivery Program – Resources