Partnering Program

Partnering is an approach to early conflict resolution for highway contracts of all sizes that can result in reduced effort and expense for the contractor, help avoid costly legal disputes and improve overall contract relationships.

VDOT's Partnering Program, which has been used by VDOT and contractors in various capacities over the last several years, was formalized in April 2007 to ensure that all contracts are either formally or informally partnered.

Partnering is typically entered as a bid pay item in contracts and is planned for mutually with VDOT and the contractors.

At your convenience, please review the following attachments to learn more about this program:

1. Field Guide for Partnering
2. CD-2004-1: Process for Field Decision Making
3. Special Provision for Partnering
4. Partnering Level Guidelines

Contact VDOT Partnering Coordinator George Gardner at 804.786.3645 or e-mail George.Gardner@VDOT.Virginia.gov with any specific questions.