A CRITIQUE OF FHWA'S PROPOSED DRAFT DESIGN-BUILD REGULATIONS
In enacting TEA-21 in 1998, the U.S. Congress recognized that design-build is an important tool for project delivery, and included provisions specifically authorizing state and local agencies to use design-build for federally funded highway projects. Prior to issuance of final regulations implementing TEA-21, agencies wishing to use federal funds for design-build had to obtain authorization through FHWA's SEP-14 program. During the 3-plus years following passage of TEA-21, FHWA put a great deal of effort into developing the draft regulations, seeking guidance from state/local agencies and industry representatives in making the decisions underlying the new regulations. However, the recently issued proposed regulations would present major obstacles to use of design-build, and also include language that could cause difficulties if not clarified. This article discusses the proposed regulations, focusing on 2 major problems dealing with procurement restrictions and provisions of NEPA.
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Corporate Authors:
Public Works Financing
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Authors:
- Smith, N C
- Publication Date: 2001-11
Language
- English
Media Info
- Pagination: p. 24-26
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Serial:
- Public Works Financing
- Volume: 156
- Publisher: Public Works Financing
- ISSN: 1068-0748
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Design build; Federal government; Federal laws; Financing; Highway transportation; Procurement; Project management; Regulations
- Identifier Terms: National Environmental Policy Act of 1969; Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century; U.S. Federal Highway Administration
- Geographic Terms: United States
- Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Finance; Highways; Law; I10: Economics and Administration;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 00824809
- Record Type: Publication
- Files: TRIS
- Created Date: Feb 6 2002 12:00AM