ODOT Region Construction Advisors
The Region Construction Advisor (RCA) role was established in response to concerns raised with ODOT by AGC members. The AGC concern was primarily based around the need for a neutral party to facilitate discussions between contractors and ODOT project managers (PM) in conflict situations. Prior to the RCA there were limited resources for a contractor to rely on when problems arose with PMs on ODOT construction work.

The primary role of the RCA is to facilitate the resolution of disputes between contractors and project managers before issues turn into claims. A secondary role of the RCA is to act as a sounding board for contractors to see if they should pursue an idea or issue with a PM. The RCA has no official authority within a construction contract and cannot reverse decisions made by the PM. Simply put, the role of the RCA is to act as an independent third party for both parties and advise on potential solutions to avoid formal claims and resolve disputes. Neither party is bound by the advice of the RCA and all contractual rights to file a claim are maintained.

Contractors and PMs are advised to contract RCAs only after initial discussion and conversation yield no progress. RCA contacts are as follows: