Collaborating with Ohio DOT for statewide compliance and efficiency on local projects
Our Appia® and Bid Express® solutions enable the Ohio Department of Transportation to improve standardization, compliance, and efficiency on Local Public Agency (LPA) projects throughout the state.
Explore how we’re working with ODOT to support LPA coordination across the transportation asset lifecycle, from bidding to project completion.
Powering LPA projects and bids statewide
This dashboard displays all of the current projects in Ohio that are powered by Infotech solutions for construction administration, inspection, and bidding. With two-thirds of the state’s LPAs already capturing project data through Infotech solutions, unifying that data into a single database view unlocks statewide visibility and streamlined oversight.
How we with Ohio DOT
Streamlining LPA bidding processes
By creating pre-built, pre-approved templates in Bid Express, the agency can standardize and centralize LPA bidding statewide, resulting in improved oversight and compliance. A master items list and materials requirements are also embedded in the software to further streamline the bidding process.
Standardizing state reference data
Ohio DOT leverages Collections, Appia’s Centralized Reference Data functionality, to manage, update, and sort reference data items, materials, and worksheets into a statewide Collection that LPA account holders can access and use for project setup, change orders, and materials management.
Integrating LPA data with AASHTOWare Project™
Infotech developed a data bridge from Bid Express to AASHTOWare Project to ensure local bid data flows into the software. With state and local bid data in the same connected system, Ohio DOT can use that information to drive bid and market analysis.
Improving the efficiency of mobile inspections
Ohio DOT uses Infotech’s Mobile Inspector solution to streamline the collection of field data that integrates seamlessly with AASHTOWare Project. Mobile Inspector also integrates with Appia, so inspectors who work with the DOT and LPAs are familiar with the app functionality.
Our Construction Administration and Bidding Solutions
Appia for local project management
Improve insights and oversight on LPA projects with Appia, an owner-centric construction management solution for civil transportation projects.
Informed by our experience in creating AASHTOWare Project, Appia is designed to standardize and streamline construction activities across the state. By incorporating Appia into an LPA management program, DOTs can:
- Integrate data from local projects into AASHTOWare Project
- Decrease change orders with improved project oversight
- Improve and standardize reporting to federal entities like FHWA
- Increase the efficiency of inspections and project management tasks to improve capacity
- Manage funding requirements for DOT and FHWA-funded projects
Bid Express for streamlined LPA bidding
Bid Express at BidExpress.com is an online bidding platform that enables contractors to submit bids remotely and securely to avoid the time and costs associated with paper bid submission.
By rolling out Bid Express to LPAs across the state, DOTs can:
- Get insight into the statewide bidding landscape to inform better estimates
- Standardize bidding statewide with custom templates and item lists
- Reduce the likelihood of non-compliant bids due to human error
- Meet contractor demand for convenient, electronic services
- Improve bid analysis to prevent imbalanced bids
Testimonials
Resources
Ohio Department of Transportation Rolls Out e-Bidding to LPAs
Your Least Favorite, Most Important Word: Audits
In this webinar featuring Ohio DOT and LPA representatives, our panel explores common record-keeping challenges, shares stories about what puts projects at risk, and dives into best practices to satisfy federal requirements and streamline the audit process.
Partnering with DOT Local Public Agency Programs for Statewide Digital Transformation
Infotech collaborates with state transportation agencies to enhance the oversight and standardization of Local Public Agency (LPA) projects. We provide cloud-based solutions that help ensure compliance, data integrity, and timely delivery on all state and federally-funded projects.
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Want to explore further collaboration in the state of Ohio? Contact us today to discuss how we can help your organization achieve statewide compliance, transparency, and efficiency.