Indian River Arch Bridge Project Flashcards
What was the geographic situation of the Indian River bridge?
It was at a harbour entrance in Deleware
What was the reason the existing bridge needed to be replaced?
The existing bridge had 2 in-river piers which were susceptible to strong currents and scour protection
What project delivery method was the new bridge?
Design-Bid-Build (Traditional)
What kind of process did DelDOT go through to select the bridge?
They held meetings with locals to get community input and designed the bridge with an eye to the natural surroundings of the area
What kind of bridge was selected before going out to bid?
A 1,000 foot concrete arch cable-supported bridge
What happened when the bridge went out to bid?
Only one bidder came forward with a bid well over the budget
What was the reason DelDOT received only one bid?
Because they had not considered construction feasibility - the bridge being so massive would require massive, very costly staging towers to just drop the pieces into place. Using the Traditional method meant contractors had no input in the design phase.
How would you respond to this tender request?
** your own answer **
What other types of delivery methods may have helped prevent these issues that arose?
** your own answer **
