Departments of Transportation

Standards of Excellence

Performance to Meet Public Infrastructure Needs

ESS serves Departments of Transportation to safely and successfully deliver all manner of roadway infrastructure contracts every year. We not only understand the immense labor and equipment demands associated with public transportation projects, we’re able to exceed them for the duration of the job.

Our approach to DOT partnerships is supported by the in-house expertise of our estimating, project management, equipment, and safety divisions. Our experience in traditional and alternative delivery methods informs our ability to leverage resources and drive collaboration for the best project result possible.

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Average LF of underground utilities placed for DOT projects annually

Average number of new bridges built for DOT projects annually

Average SY of concrete paved for DOT projects annually

Highlights

How We Serve Our Dot Partners

On-time Delivery

Delivering Dreams, Not Delays

Our goal is to always minimize disruption to the traveling public, and to deliver on the DOT’s project promises to the public.

Collaborative Partnership

Tag-Teaming Project Challenges

We work hand-in-hand with DOTs to facilitate innovation, strong communication, and potential for value engineering.

Risk Mitigation

Risky Business? Not On Our Watch

With on-time completions and quality in mind, we work with DOTs to ensure projects are completed within budget, helping to manage financial risk.

Alternative Delivery

Choose Your Project Delivery Adventure

ESS draws on our experience in both traditional and alternative project delivery methods to leverage the opportunities inherent in both.

WE DON’T SHY AWAY FROM CHALLENGES — WE WELCOME THEM

Frequently Asked Questions

Want to know more about how we serve our DOT Partners?

What project delivery methods is ESS experienced in?

ESS is experienced in all standard and alternative delivery methods. Learn more here.
What percentage of DOT work does ESS self-perform?

Clients can expect ESS to self-perform an average 85% of all work on DOT projects.
Does ESS only serve DOTs in the Midwest?

Our roots may be in the Midwest, but our work expands far beyond that. For example, our diamond grinding crews perform pavement preservation services for DOTs in all geographic regions.
How does ESS combat the labor demands of most DOT projects

If a project has peak production demands requiring additional workforce, ESS may draw from its regional bench of talent to keep the project schedule on track.
How many DOT contracts does ESS complete every year?

The exact number changes year over year, but on average ESS completes 50 DOT projects annually.

Who We Work With

Our DOT Partners

ESS is licensed to perform work in more than 31 states and Departments of Transportation across the country. Our longest-standing relationships are with the following DOTs: