Common use of Conceptual Design Clause in Contracts

Conceptual Design. At identified locations, an ultimate build concept should be developed that will maintain the functionality of the roadway system and channel growth towards productive purposes for all stakeholders (ODOT, local partners, developers). Locations could be at varying levels of completion in this activity, the expectation is that the consultant will work with existing partners/design firms to complete work not already scoped. Typical activities include: a. Review of existing studies/area plans and traffic forecast information. b. Generate conceptual improvement plan for 20-year design life. This involves identifying what improvements will be needed to maintain an acceptable level of service in the area given expected growth. This is a traffic need driven analysis, the expectation is to develop the improvement concept on a planning level basis, and to select a separate design entity to develop preliminary (Feasibility Study) and detailed design plans. Adequate detail to define the approximate ultimate configuration and a planning level estimate is necessary for the value capture agreement step defined below. This will allow ODOT, local partners and the developers to work towards the overall improvement, while minimizing waste on the initial site access construction. c. Phased Implementation – identify what the initial construction footprint(s) should be and identify any right of way setback width that should be dedicated for future widening (e.g. three lane opening day section vs. 5 lanes in a later year once additional development is in place).

Conceptual Design. At identified locations, an ultimate build concept should be developed that will maintain the functionality of the roadway system and channel growth towards productive purposes for all stakeholders (ODOT, local partners, developers). Locations could be at varying levels of completion in this activity, the expectation is that the consultant will work with existing partners/design firms to complete work not already scoped. Typical activities include: a. Review of existing studies/area plans and traffic forecast information. b. Generate conceptual improvement plan for 20-20 year design life. This involves identifying what improvements will be needed to maintain an acceptable level of service in the area given expected growth. This is a traffic need driven analysis, the expectation is to develop the improvement concept on a planning level basis, and to select a separate design entity to develop preliminary (Feasibility Study) and detailed design plans. Adequate detail to define the approximate ultimate configuration and a planning level estimate is necessary for the value capture agreement step defined below. This will allow ODOT, local partners and the developers to work towards the overall improvement, while minimizing waste on the initial site access construction. c. Phased Implementation – identify what the initial construction footprint(s) should be and identify any right of way setback width that should be dedicated for future widening (e.g. three lane opening day section vs. 5 lanes lane in a later year once additional development is in place).