I-80, Carlin Tunnels; Nevada DOT

Innovative Contracting and Engineering provided ICE services for the I-80 Carlin Tunnels project. This project included the seismic retrofit of 8 bridge structures, replacement of the deck and rails, rehabilitation of the pavement on approximately 12 lane miles of pavement on I-80, and upgrades to the eastbound and westbound tunnels. Services provided by our team included production-based cost estimates, constructability review of the construction documents, construction scheduling, participation in the risk analysis/risk mitigation meetings, and helping NDOT successfully negotiate a fair market price for this CMAR project. Our constructability review brought value to this project by adding innovation. One example is we recommended rubbilizing the pavement, in lieu of removal, haul-off, import, and placement. This recommendation alone saved the project over a million dollars!