Joint Transportation Committee
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WSDOT Project Delivery & Innovative Practices study
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In the 2024 Supplemental Transportation Budget (HB 2134, Section 204) the Washington State Legislature directed the Joint Transportation Committee (JTC) to conduct a study on alternative project delivery methods and innovative practices that may be used by the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) in public works contracting.
The study must:
- Review use of several project delivery methods, and how those methods impact cost, contract competition, and project delivery schedule
- Evaluate innovative project delivery practices utilized around the country and Washington state-specific possibilities
- Examine contracting methods, alternative bundling concepts, and other options to manage costs as WSDOT continues to make progress on meeting the requirements of the federal U.S. v. Washington court injunction
- Engage with industry stakeholders including, but not limited to, engineering, contracting, environmental, and women and minority-owned business communities
The JTC has hired HKA Global, LLC to conduct the study and the consultant will provide recommendations on any changes to current practices and statutory requirements.
The consultant must submit a preliminary report by December 15, 2024 and the final report is due to the transportation committees of the Legislature and Governor's office by June 30, 2025.