Presented by Benjamin Perez and Jagannath Mallela, WSP
June 29, 2017
Moderator
Patrick DeCorla-Souza
P3 Program Manager,
USDOT Build America Bureau & FHWA Center for Innovative Finance Support
Presenters
Benjamin Perez, WSP
Jagannath Mallela, WSP
Acknowledgments
Technical Reviewers
Tom Boast
Qingbin Cui
Michael Garvin
Jonathan Gifford
Keith Molenaar
Nick Norboge
Matti Siemiatycki
Ed Strocko (USDOT)
P3 Expert Roundtable
Leon Corbett, Florida DOT
Matt Girard, Plenary
Randy Park, Utah DOT
Bill Reinhardt, Public Works Financing
Jim Stark, Indiana DOT
FHWA
Patrick DeCorla-Souza
Leslie Lahndt
Pete Clogston
Discussion Paper Overview
Legislative Context
- To the maximum extent possible, the FAST Act directs FHWA and the Bureau to:
- Identify procurement thresholds for transportation project cost and schedule increases
- Measure cost and delivery schedule changes
- Monitor how performance outcomes vary with different procurement methods
- Collect project-specific information and make it openly available on the internet
- This research addresses considerations for a first step
A Two Tiered Project-Specific Approach to Data Collection
- Tier 1 provides basic descriptive and project outcome information collated from existing sources
- Tier 2 elements would support advanced research and analysis using information not captured in existing repositories
- Based on feedback from industry stakeholders, initial focus on compiling Tier 1 data
- The Tier 1 and 2 elements could be adjusted based on availability and data quality
- Tier 1 -- First increment would test approach, usefulness and burden
- Tier 2 information retained for potential use by other researchers
- Comprehensive Information Source Tier 1
- Provides benchmark information on project delivery
- Uses existing data sources for all major projects
- FHWA Center for Innovative Finance Support Data
- FHWA Major Project Database
- FHWA Highway Performance Monitoring System (HPMS)
- FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI)
- Comprehensive Information Source Tier 2
- Provides detailed data for in-depth analysis
- Could be assembled from project documentation where available based on Tier 1 experience
- Decisions regarding these aspects will:
- Be critical to functionality
- Assert role of contributors, data owners, and managers
- Have implications for sponsors' commitment and resources needed
- Paper provides basic options and makes recommendations
Discussion Paper Development
Information Source Target Audiences
- State DOTs
- Metropolitan Planning Organizations
- Transportation Procurement Practitioners
- Public Policy Officials
- Academics
- Private Sector Partners
White Paper Organization
Executive Summary
Chapter 1: Online Information Source Structure and Purpose
Chapter 2. Information Source Projects
Chapter 3. Tier 1 Data Requirements and Sources
Chapter 4. Online Information Platform
Chapter 5. Long-Term Maintenance and Enhancement
Chapter 6. Recommendations and Next Steps
Appendix A: FHWA Major Projects
Appendix B: Tier 2 Data Requirements and Potential Sources
White Paper Review Process
- First Draft Delivered January 6, 2017
- Reviewed by 10 industry and academic experts
- Second Draft Delivered March 3, 2017
- Subject of a Round Table Reviewed on March 28, 2017 attended by industry experts
- Final Draft Delivered June 6, 2017
- Reflect Round Table input and final FHWA comments and edit
- Understand project procurement outcomes
- Facilitate benchmarking analysis
- Inform decision-making
- Validate decision-making
- Facilitate industry and academic research
We address these goals by providing data to answer 21 Core Research Questions
21 Core Research Questions
- Used to identify potential data to be included in the Information Source
- Information Source is an interim step -- provides data to help answer the questions, not the answers
Comparing Outcomes for Non-P3 Procurements
- Cost performance
- Risk mitigation
- Scope evolution for P3 and non-P3 delivery
- Schedule certainty
- Procurement and oversight requirements
- Life cycle costs
- Financing costs
- Design and construction quality
- Maintenance quality
- Service quality
- Local subcontractor and disadvantaged business involvement
- Labor rates
Information Source Projects
FHWA Major Projects
- Cost of $500 million or more using Federal funding
- 104 current projects
- 33 completed projects
- A variety of procurement models
- Design-bid-build (DBB)
- Design-build (DB)
- Design-build-finance-operate-maintain (DBFOM) concession
Tier 1 Data
Tier 1 Data
- Higher level benchmark library
- Intended for decision-making assistance and project performance review
- To be assembled for all FHWA Major Projects
Relational Database Structure
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Tier 1 Data
- Can be assembled from EXISTING repositories
- FHWA Center for Innovative Finance Support Data
- FHWA Major Projects Database
- FHWA Highway Performance Monitoring System
- FHWA National Bridge Inventory
- Electronic Municipal Market Access (EMMA) Website
- State DOT project delivery websites
- National Conference of State Legislatures
Questions
Online Information Platform
- Purpose:
- Compare project performance outcomes for different delivery methods
- Content:
- Data collated from multiple sources over time
- Alphanumeric information, documents, maps, images, URLs
- Relational database structure:
- Use non-proprietary software and coding practices
- Avoid third party add-ons
- Streamline ongoing maintenance costs
- Support the following functions
- Search Filters
- Display Tables
- Sortable Columns
- Reporting
- Data Upload and Export
- Online Help and Tool Tips
- The Information Source's governing structure will influence its design
Data Management Questions
- Do the data already exist?
- How will the data be obtained or collected?
- What is the schedule and budget for data collection?
- How will the data be checked and certified?
- Can the data be made publically available?
- How will the data be stored, accessed, and protected?
Data Management Plan Options
- Distributed Responsibility
- Total Ownership
- Hybrid Approach
Distributed Responsibility
Information
Source Owner |
- Responsible for data governance
- Responsible for IT enablement including online platform and technology resources
- Responsible for managing user community
|
| Data Providers |
- Understand data standards, formats, definitions
- Ensure data quality
- Upload data to information source
|
| End user |
- Data discovery, analysis
- Feedback
|
Total Ownership
Information
Source Owner |
- Responsible for data governance
- Responsible for IT enablement
- Responsible for data collection and data quality
- Responsible for managing user community
|
| End user |
- Data discovery, analysis
- Feedback
|
Hybrid
Information
Source Owner |
- Responsible for data governance
- Responsible for IT enablement
- Responsible for managing user community
|
| Data Providers |
|
| Data Liaisons |
- Understand data standards and information source requirements
- Work with data providers to collect data
- Ensure data quality via review board
- Upload data to information source
|
| End user |
- Data discovery, analysis
- Feedback
|
Recommendations and Next Steps
Recommendations
- The information source would be most useful in informing higher-level public policy decisions
- Focus on compiling Tier 1 information
- Conduct a pilot as a proof of concept
- Confirm what information is available and the level of effort to collect it
Website:
https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/ipd/p3/
Download Discussion Paper:
https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/ipd/pdfs/p3/online_info
_for_surface_transportation_projects.pdf
FHWA
Patrick DeCorla-Souza
P3 Program ManagerFHWA Center for Innovative Finance Support
Patrick.DeCorla-Souza@dot.gov
Mark Sullivan
P3 Program DirectorFHWA Center for Innovative Finance Support
Mark.Sullivan@dot.gov
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