SPR 783 Contractor Performance Evaluation 2.0

This project aims to develop a data-driven Contractor Performance Evaluation System 2.0 (CPES 2.0) for the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) to support performance-based contractor prequalification. Building on existing methodologies and incorporating lessons from peer agencies, the research will focus on improving fairness, accuracy, and adaptability to evolving project delivery methods. The primary objectives are: (1) Review and analyze current SCDOT contractor evaluation processes and data sources to identify strengths, gaps, and improvement opportunities. (2) Benchmark contractor performance evaluation systems used by other state DOTs to identify effective practices, especially those accommodating alternative delivery methods and project complexities. (3) Develop a comprehensive evaluation framework with data-driven scoring algorithms that ensure fairness, consistency, regulatory compliance, and adaptability across project types and delivery methods. (4) Develop revised Resident Construction Engineer and contractor questionnaires to support enhanced data collection and evaluation accuracy.

Language

• English

Project

• Status: Active
• Funding: $410,644.00
• Sponsor Organizations:

  Clemson University

  216 Lowry Hall
  Clemson, SC, SC  United States  29634
• Start Date: 20260101
• Expected Completion Date: 20271231
• Actual Completion Date: 0

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Best practices; Contractors; Data collection; Performance evaluations
• Identifier Terms: South Carolina Department of Transportation
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Construction; Data and Information Technology; Highways;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01993751
• Record Type: Research project
• Source Agency: South Carolina Department of Transportation
• Files: RIP, STATEDOT
• Created Date: Jun 25 2026 8:59AM