8.0 Construction TMP Strategies

Construction TMP strategies are measures that are included in the plans and specifications, and performed by the contractor during construction. The objectives of construction TMP strategies are to reduce construction time, minimize traffic disruptions and avoid potential safety problems during construction. The following construction TMP strategy shall apply:

8.1 Lane Requirement Chart

Lane requirement charts is standard requirements in the Caltrans Standard Special Provision (SSP) that provide allowable time periods for construction activities. Those charts shall be enforced to minimize traffic impacts.

8.2 Incentive/Disincentive Clause

To minimize the duration of extended ramp or connector closures, the project Specifications and SSPs include a monetary bonus that the Contractor could receive if such ramp or connector could be completed and reopened to the public before the maximum allowable period. This is an incentive to the Contractor for completing the work early, and thereby minimizing public inconvenience. Additionally, the SSPs include disincentive clauses to impose monetary damages if such work is not completed on time. This is in addition to any damage clauses.

8.3 Damage Clause

The project Specifications and SSPs include a monetary damage levy on the Contractor for late lane closure pickup. This damage clause, in addition to other disincentive clauses, is a disincentive to the late opening of the lane closure, which will be monitored by the RE.

8.4 A+B Bidding

With A+B Bidding, the Contractor bids for both the actual item of work (Part A) and the total number of days to complete the work (Part B). The Contractor's payment is Part A. Since the award of contract is determined by not only the bid on the actual items of work but also on the number of days to complete, A+B bidding encourages the Contractor to finish the work in the fewest possible number of working days and thus minimize construction impacts.

8.5 Project Coordination

Coordination with other highway projects within the State highway system, as well as non-highway projects is critical in minimizing traffic disruptions. Coordination involves scheduling projects within a corridor to ensure that adequate capacity remains available to accommodate the anticipated travel demand within the corridor by not implementing work zones on parallel roadways, or on detours concurrently. At a minimum, care should be taken in the timing of lane closures to ensure that all projects are coordinated during construction to minimize any interference among the various projects. Prominent projects with known significant impacts have been cited in the Cooperation Clause in the SSPs. For information and updates of periodic street and sidewalk closures resulting from City projects, go to the following website and follow the link to Sacramento County Road & Lane Closures: http://www.cityofsacramento.org/transportation/street/construction.html

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