About the Series
Project bundling is a procurement process where a single contract is used for the rehabilitation or replacement of multiple projects. This series focuses solely on bridge bundling projects. It is based on the FHWA’s Bridge Bundling Guidebook.
The training supports local and tribal agency personnel who are considering project bundling. Topics covered include defining successful project bundling programs, goals and objectives, funding and financing, risk assessment, work types, project delivery methods, environmental review and preliminary design, quality assurance, and close-out.
The U.S. transportation system is aging, with agencies seeing an ever-increasing number of bridges that need immediate attention. Project bundling is a proven practice that streamlines preliminary engineering, design, contracting, and/or construction; allows agencies to increase efficiency; and supports greater collaboration during project delivery and construction. This series provides information and a how-to process for agencies considering project bundling for all funding sources.
The series includes a combination of four courses. Each course has its own certificate of completion, and you may choose to complete the course(s) most relevant to you.
Registration
- Register for the course
- Cost: Free!
Topics Covered
- Project bundling fundamentals
- Staging the bundle
- Creating and contracting the bundle
- Integrating project bundling into organizational practices for local agencies and tribes
Who Should Take This Series
This series is intended for a variety of positions within local agencies and tribal governments, including engineers, supervisors, and project managers.
Accessing the Series
This training is offered via the course management system Canvas. Upon completing your online registration, you will receive an email confirmation. To access the series, please visit Canvas and login with your University of Minnesota internet ID and password. Once you have been enrolled, the course series will appear on your Canvas dashboard.
If for any reason you do not have access to the series after enrolling, please contact [email protected] for assistance.
Technical Requirements
Canvas runs on Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android, or any other device with a modern web browser. Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Internet Explorer work best for this course.
If you’re new to Canvas, see tips and resources for using the platform.
Credit
Students will earn 0.5 Roads Scholar Program Maintenance Operations and Technical Certificate credit and 1 Continuing Education Credit for each course/module completed. To receive Roads Scholar credit, students are required to send a copy of each course completion certificate to [email protected].
To the best of our knowledge, the series meets the continuing education requirements for 12 PDHs as outlined in Minnesota Statute 326.107. More information concerning continuing education for professionals is available on the Minnesota Board of AELSLAGID website.
Questions?
With questions, or if you require accommodations to make this course accessible to you, please contact [email protected].
Sponsors
The series is sponsored by Minnesota LTAP at the University of Minnesota. Minnesota LTAP is sponsored by the Minnesota Local Road Research Board (LRRB) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
The curriculum was developed by the FHWA’s Office of Innovation and Workforce Solutions, which provides diverse products, programs, and information to national training and technical assistance networks that help local governments, tribes, and federal land management agencies enhance roadway networks and create economic opportunity.