Exceptional work

A look at some large state projects given the green light for contracting alternatives

1991 - Pettit National Ice Center, West Allis. Budget: $13.5 million. Reason cited: Tight schedule dictated by private donor necessitated use of design/build.

1994 - Prison additions, Oshkosh and Jackson. Budget: $9 million. Reason cited: Permitted negotiated contracts.

1995 - Violent juvenile offender institution, Racine. Budget: $24.3 million. Reason cited: Permitted receipt of single prime bid.

1996 and 1997 - Phases One, Two and Three, State Fair Park Youth Dormitory, West Allis. Budget: $12 million. Reason cited: Permitted use of design/build to expedite project completion.

1997 - Student residence hall, UW-Eau Claire. Budget: $10 million. Reason cited: Permitted use of design/build.

1997 - Supermax Prison, Boscobel. Budget: $44 million. Reason cited: Permitted commission to seek single prime bid for all work.

1998 - 600-bed probation/parole facility, Milwaukee. Budget: $49.8 million. Reason cited: Permitted use of design/build.

1998 - Eagle Heights apartment complex remodeling, UW-Madison. Budget: $13.4 million. Reason cited: Permitted negotiated contracts.

1998 - Medium security prison, New Lisbon. Budget: $28 million. Reason cited: Permitted use of design/build.

2000 - Demolition and construction of visiting venter, Waupun Correctional Institution. Budget: $7.4 million. Reason cited: Allowed commission to bid project under single prime contract.

Source: Wisconsin Building Commission