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Wigle Acec Transportation Symposium April 2010

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Presentation on Design-Build transportation projects supporting Operation Iraq Freedom (IOF) by the US Army Corps of Engineers. E-mail me at mattwigle@gmail.com if interested in a presentation.

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USACE D/B Transportation Projects in Iraq - Technical Challenges & Strategic Implications 8 th Annual Spring Transportation Symposium 9 April 2010 Presented By: Matt Wigle National Program Manager – US Army Corps of Engineers [email_address]
Background & Survey of Transportation Projects In Iraq Technical Challenges & Solutions Strategic Implications Closing Remarks Presentation Overview
The adventure…. USACE Project Manager Iraq -13 months (‘08-’09) 40+ D/B projects
Survey of Transportation Projects in Iraq
Project Challenges… Priority and locations of projects Security Concerns - site, staff and suppliers Limited pool of capable contractors Limited site data & restricted QA oversight Cultural, Language and Political issues Developing an acceptable Scope of Work
Security Threats…
Threat & risk perception… Direct & Indirect Fire Improvised Explosive Devices Vehicle Born Improvised Explosive Devices Kidnapping and Execution Intimidation & Labor fixing Robbery and Stealing Extortion (Permits, labor usage, checkpoints…) Contractor USACE
Project Identification Challenges Priorities Measurable Impacts Mission Support Realistic Project Assumptions Perceptions Social Status History or issues Wants vs Needs
Balancing competing interests in Project Delivery… Politics Mission Support, Capacity Development & Local Involvement Execution & Business Risks Fiscal Responsibility & Prestige Legal & Contract Compliance Security Project Approach
Challenge Location … Considerations Security Logistics Coordinates Specification Access Locals Bidders SOW
Assessments of Structures…. Issues: Qualified Staff Repair Plan Security Temp Fix
Many challenges to a simple paving project… Electrical distribution Businesses Property lines & Boundaries Sewer & Drainage Access to Homes Security Management Site Safety Site Visits & Compliance
Measurable affects… Before After
Limited Resources - Demand vs Resources Challenge
Culture and Communications Security Access Land Settlement Purpose & Use Relationship Building Problem Resolution Project Acceptance
Functioning and Useful Maintainable Durable Acceptable to locals Completed on time Meets funding agency expectations Consistent with local understanding Complaint with contract terms
Some Unique Solutions to Challenges…. Solar Lights Training Centers Outreach Events Interpreters Cultural Advisors Security Teams Armored Vehicles Temp Bridges Local Nationals
Strategic Impacts to the local population… Increase in commerce Increased availability of goods & services Increased local employment Improved emergency services Improved relationships with Coalition Forces
Country Impacts Improved security & hope Promotes formation of stable government Ability to efficiently draw down our forces
Closing Remarks Our industry experience is needed to support US interests in contingency environments. Contact me if interested in serving.

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Wigle Acec Transportation Symposium April 2010

  • 1. USACE D/B Transportation Projects in Iraq - Technical Challenges & Strategic Implications 8 th Annual Spring Transportation Symposium 9 April 2010 Presented By: Matt Wigle National Program Manager – US Army Corps of Engineers [email_address]
  • 2. Background & Survey of Transportation Projects In Iraq Technical Challenges & Solutions Strategic Implications Closing Remarks Presentation Overview
  • 3. The adventure…. USACE Project Manager Iraq -13 months (‘08-’09) 40+ D/B projects
  • 4. Survey of Transportation Projects in Iraq
  • 5. Project Challenges… Priority and locations of projects Security Concerns - site, staff and suppliers Limited pool of capable contractors Limited site data & restricted QA oversight Cultural, Language and Political issues Developing an acceptable Scope of Work
  • 7. Threat & risk perception… Direct & Indirect Fire Improvised Explosive Devices Vehicle Born Improvised Explosive Devices Kidnapping and Execution Intimidation & Labor fixing Robbery and Stealing Extortion (Permits, labor usage, checkpoints…) Contractor USACE
  • 8. Project Identification Challenges Priorities Measurable Impacts Mission Support Realistic Project Assumptions Perceptions Social Status History or issues Wants vs Needs
  • 9. Balancing competing interests in Project Delivery… Politics Mission Support, Capacity Development & Local Involvement Execution & Business Risks Fiscal Responsibility & Prestige Legal & Contract Compliance Security Project Approach
  • 10. Challenge Location … Considerations Security Logistics Coordinates Specification Access Locals Bidders SOW
  • 11. Assessments of Structures…. Issues: Qualified Staff Repair Plan Security Temp Fix
  • 12. Many challenges to a simple paving project… Electrical distribution Businesses Property lines & Boundaries Sewer & Drainage Access to Homes Security Management Site Safety Site Visits & Compliance
  • 14. Limited Resources - Demand vs Resources Challenge
  • 15. Culture and Communications Security Access Land Settlement Purpose & Use Relationship Building Problem Resolution Project Acceptance
  • 16. Functioning and Useful Maintainable Durable Acceptable to locals Completed on time Meets funding agency expectations Consistent with local understanding Complaint with contract terms
  • 17. Some Unique Solutions to Challenges…. Solar Lights Training Centers Outreach Events Interpreters Cultural Advisors Security Teams Armored Vehicles Temp Bridges Local Nationals
  • 18. Strategic Impacts to the local population… Increase in commerce Increased availability of goods & services Increased local employment Improved emergency services Improved relationships with Coalition Forces
  • 19. Country Impacts Improved security & hope Promotes formation of stable government Ability to efficiently draw down our forces
  • 20. Closing Remarks Our industry experience is needed to support US interests in contingency environments. Contact me if interested in serving.

Editor's Notes

  1. Definition : A military operation that is either designated by the Secretary of Defense as a contingency operation or becomes a contingency operation as a matter of law (10 United States code (USC) 101[a][13]). It is a military operation that: a. is designated by the Secretary of Defense as an operation in which members of the Armed Forces are or may become involved in military actions, operations, or hostilities against an enemy of the United States or against an opposing force; or b. is created by definition of law. Under 10 USC 101 (a)(13)(B), a contingency operation exists if a military operation results in the (1) callup to (or retention on) active duty of members of the uniformed Services under certain enumerated statutes (10 USC Sections 688, 12301(a), 12302, 12304, 12305, 12406, or 331-335); and (2) the callup to (or retention on) active duty of members of the uniformed Services under other (non-enumerated) statutes during war or national emergency declared by the President or Congress. See also contingency; operation.