Commission approves advanced collaboration phase for Roosevelt Bridge replacement
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The Oklahoma Transportation Commission on Nov. 18 authorized three design‑build teams to enter a four‑month accelerated innovation and collaboration phase to develop final design, innovations and a guaranteed maximum price for the Roosevelt Bridge replacement on U.S. 70 over Lake Texoma.
The Oklahoma Transportation Commission on Nov. 18 authorized three design‑build teams to enter a four‑month accelerated innovation and collaboration (AIC) phase for the Roosevelt Bridge replacement on U.S. 70 over Lake Texoma.
The department presented the procurement as a modified progressive design‑build approach. "The contract services we're requesting today is the accelerated innovation and collaboration phase of the modified progressive design‑build contracts," Mr. Hernandez said during the presentation. The AIC phase will be used to develop final scope and design, incorporate innovations, establish construction phasing and scheduling, and develop a guaranteed maximum price for each team.
The commission was told the department selected three teams from a qualifications process that began Sept. 9, 2025. The commission packet identifies the teams as Manhattan Road & Bridge Company/Walsh/Taylor Brothers (joint venture) and Zachary Construction Corporation (listed among selected teams). The department stated the contract value is $2,000,000 per team, for a total AIC authorization of $6,000,000.
Following the four‑month AIC phase the department will evaluate delivered materials and select the highest‑scoring team to continue into full design and construction; that selection and any contract award will be returned to the commission for approval in spring 2026. The presentation noted the construction work packages are intended to commence in federal fiscal 2026.
Commissioners did not request additional amendments to the procurement description during the meeting and voted to approve the AIC authorization as presented. The department said it conducted a thorough evaluation and will bring a recommendation after the AIC phase.
The Roosevelt Bridge replacement is being delivered under a relatively new alternative project delivery method for the state, the modified progressive design‑build. The commission was told this is the first stage of that procurement for this project.
The commission approved the AIC authorization; the department will return with a selection recommendation after evaluation of AIC deliverables.
