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transPortation//state oF the seCtor
The ICC’s extensive environmental program was incentivized to protect wetlands and forests.
approval. The MSHA recognized that ATCs
would allow t he candidates to incorporate
innovation and flexibility into the proposal and
provide the best value to the owner. The designbuilders were also given an opportunity to have
one-on-one discussions with the owner to explain
the benefits of their ATCs. A post-proposal
interview and presentation meeting allowed each
firm to highlight key elements of its proposal and
introduce key managers and personnel.
suPerCharged sourCe seleCtion
The lump-sum contracts MSHA awarded were written with input from transportation industry experts
in design-build. Joint workshops between the ICC
team and industry professionals prior to procurement
produced a risk-allocation chart. While the MSHA
managed risks, including the relocation of four major
natural gas transmission lines on Contract A to mitigate potential delays, it also worked closely with the
utility companies affected by the project to win a
relocation matrix and responsibility agreement that
allowed the design-build teams to relocate the lines.
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MSHA’s approach encompassed an appropriate risk-allocation strategy as well as incentives to
encourage high performance. The risk-allocation
chart identified environmental and community
concerns as extremely important and each contract
included comprehensive avoidance, minimization
and mitigation incentives to assist in reducing
the ICC’s footprint on forests, wetlands, wetland
buffers and streams. Measures such as bridges,
deck-over structures and bike paths were also
employed to reduce the road’s impact on local
communities and connectivity. Incentives were
distributed quarterly, with a final incentive paid at
takeaWays: The flawless execution of
multiple contracts helped the massive Intercounty Connector project escape further criticism from detractors in the community, while
a cutting-edge, $370 million environmental
program helped the Maryland State Highway Administration minimize the roadway’s
impact on wetlands and wildlife.
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