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Determine Proper Selection of Ride Quality Pay Adjustment Schedule and Re-Evaluation of Current Bonus/Penalty Structure

What Was the Need?

TxDOT lets approximately 300 projects annually that include paving related work. Most of these projects include the ride quality specification as outlined in Standard Specification Item 585, Ride Quality for Pavement Surfaces. While inclusion of Item 585 occurs throughout the state, the selection of pay schedule and enforcement of the specification varies widely within TxDOT. In addition, the bonus/penalty structure within Item 585 was developed over 13 years ago.

What's the Solution?

Objectives for this project [1.] Conduct a synthesis of ride quality selection and enforcement. [2.] Determine an estimate of the amount of ride quality bonus paid by TxDOT annually. [3.] Perform an analysis on various paving projects to investigate ride quality improvement. [4.] Establish a decision framework to assist districts in selecting and enforcing the most appropriate ride quality pay schedule. [5.] Evaluate modifications to the bonus/penalty structure within the specification. [6.] Investigate whether or not adjustments can be made to the bonus/penalty structure to tighten the specification in a way that smoother pavements will be achieved throughout the state. [7.] Investigate establishing separate bonus/penalty structures for flexible pavements and rigid pavements.

Project Number

0-6986

Status

Completed

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Project Details

Start Date

9/1/2018

End Date

8/31/2020

Performing Institution(s)

Texas A & M Transportation Institute (TTI)

Research Team

RS: Charles Gurganus

Sponsor

Project Manager

Joanne Steele

Contract Specialist

Patti Dathe

TxDOT Advisor

Andy Naranjo, MTD
Enad Mahmoud, MTD
Miles Garrison, MTD
Travis Patton, MTD
Ben Engelhardt, AUS
Ruben Carrasco, AUS
James Robbins, BRY
Jesus Noriega, PHR

Amount Funded

FY19: $101,748
FY20: $100,422

Source

RFP 19-137 Determine Proper Selection of Ride Quality Pay Adjustment Schedule and Re-evaluation of Current Bonus/Penalty Structure

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Functional Area

Construction, Maintenance and Materials

Index Terms

Construction projects
Contract administration
Deicison making
Incentives
Penalties
Ride quality
Specifications

Lead University

TTI

Researcher

Gurganus, Charles F.

TxDOT District

MTD
AUS
BRY
PHR

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Record Added:

11/7/2018

Record Updated:

7/22/2023 5:36 AM EDT

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