2014 OUTSTANDING HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION AWARDS

STRUCTURE CATEGORY > $2,000,000

General Project Information

Region: County

Project I.D. and Location:
(Information from Title Sheet of the Plan)
Project Length: / Miles
Prime Contractor:
Structure Contractor:
(If different from prime)
Project Leader: / (If consultant also indicate firm)
DOT Project Manager:
DOT Project Supervisor:

Project Description

Explain in one paragraph (maximum) why this project should be selected for an Outstanding Highway Construction Award.

Explain in one paragraph the Project Scope:

Project Schedule & Contractor Performance

Planning/Scheduling
Start Date / Completion Date (Open to Traffic)
Scheduled / Actual / Scheduled / Actual
Entire Project
Structure
Explain in one paragraph significant changes:
Contractor Performance
(Please describe the contractor’s outstanding performance in the following areas)
Please attach a copy of Forms EC 710 Report of Contractors Performance. (Include both prime and subcontractors.)
Describe in one paragraph the contractor’s participation in the preparation of this submittal:
Contract Budget
Original Contract Amount / $
Final Contract Amount (Estimate) / $
Explain in one paragraph significant changes:
Total Quantity / Unit / Unit Cost
Concrete Masonry, Bridges / $
H.S. Bar Steel Reinforcement, Bridges / $
H.S. Structural Steel / $
Prestressed Girder / $
Piling, Type / $
Other / $

Structure Smoothness

Discuss in one paragraph the smoothness and ride quality of the bridge deck.
Was any grinding necessary?
Bumps at the end of the bridge
Bumps at the joint.

General Appearance

Construction Joints
Aesthetic
Handwork area
Materials Sampling and testing
Pavement Marking

Quality Control

Were formwork and falsework plans adequate? Did they perform as expected? Actual dead load deflections versus deflection diagram camber. Discuss in one paragraph.
Was minimum concrete cover over the steel maintained throughout the deck? Discuss in one paragraph.
Uniformity and Consistency of Materials. Discuss in one paragraph.
Were air and slump maintained within the specified ranges? Were they consistent, without major fluctuations? Discuss in one paragraph.
QMP (if applicable) specific compaction requirements met.
Discuss in one paragraph the contractors performance relative to obtaining a quality structure as it relates to: (1) the concrete surface finish on the deck, curbs, parapets and substructure, (2) formwork, (3) joint placement and fit, (4) condition and fit of structural members, (5) galvanizing and painting, and (6) rail alignment, field welding, drains, riprap and other appurtenances.

Complexity

The complexity of a project is recognized as an important rating factor. Items which affect the complexity include:

Project Size
What the Structure Spans
Number of Bridge Approaches
Special Contract Requirements
Type of Superstructure
Type of Substructure
Aesthetic requirements
Cost Reduction Incentive
Special Materials Requirements
Geometrics
Partnering

Innovation

Please describe in one paragraph any special accessories or modifications to the structure or procedures. Please provide details on modifications that improved quality and/or productivity.
Special items that enhance quality, timeliness of completion, and safety will be considered. Discuss in one paragraph.
Please describe any innovations used in the design, specifications, contracting procedures, or construction of the project. If so, please describe in one paragraph.

Finished Project and Construction Photos

Photographs of the finished project are required for judging of the nomination. Please provide at least 3 high quality prints of the finished project and sufficient construction to illustrate key points of the construction process.

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Submitted by:
Award/Nomination Recipient: / Name

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