The Idaho Transportation Department and the Association of General Contractors of America of Idaho value project partnering to help complete transportation projects across Idaho in a timely, professional and responsive manner. Together, we recognize team solutions, share lessons learned and highlight best practices for infrastructure projects of all types and sizes. Excellence in Construction Partnering Awards began in 2020.
Nominations are now open!
Partnering Award nominations will be accepted until 12 p.m. on November 6, 2026.
What are the criteria for nominations?
- Projects must be completed within the last 12 months or scheduled to be completed by the end of the calendar year.
- Must provide specific details on how partnering contributed to the successful completion of the project.
- Must share specific challenges faced and how you worked together to overcome them.
How do I submit a nomination?
- Fill out the 2026 nomination form (docx)
- Attach 3-5 photos
- Email the nomination form and photos to ITDCommunication@itd.idaho.gov
Construction partnering creates:
- Efficient resolution of issues and project closeout
- Enhanced Work Zone Safety of the team and public awareness
- Higher levels of trust and personal satisfaction
- Increased collaboration between all stakeholders
- Delivery of a quality project as a team
- US-95, Thorn Creek to Moscow (M.A. DeAtley Construction, Inc. & ITD District 2)
- Buckhorn Creek Rd Bridge Replacement (Debco Construction, LHTAC, HMH Engineering, Idaho County, ITD Bridge Section, Keltic Engineering, Acrow Bridge
The awards competition is a confirmation that ITD and Idaho AGC recognize the project benefits of great partnering on highway and local road projects. Each project was reviewed by a judging panel of state and local partners and evaluated on criteria related to how well the project team:
- Enhanced work zone safety of the team and public awareness
- Resolved complex issues
- Improved communication on the project with all audiences
- Utilized innovative solutions
- Incorporated team building activities
- Honored stakeholders
- Achieved a common goal
- Delivered a quality project as a team
- I-90, SH-41 Interchange (Scarsella Bros., Inc. & ITD District 1)
- SH-53 Pleasant View Interchange (Scarsella Bros., Inc. & ITD District 1)
- I-90 Bridge Repairs (L & J Construction Group, LLC & ITD District 1)
- I-90 Coeur d’Alene River Bridge Replacements (Max J Kuney & ITD District 1)
- US-95 Brown Cr Passing Ln (J7 Contracting, Inc & ITD District 1)
- US-95, Ferdinand NB Passing Ln (Knife River Corporation & ITD District 2)
- SH-55, I-84 to SH-44 (VSS International & ITD District 3)
- SH-69, Kuna to Meridian (Knife River Corporation & ITD District 3)
- D3 Bridge Improvements (Coldwater Group, Inc. & ITD District 3)
- I-84 South Jerome IC (Western Construction, Inc. & ITD District 4)
- I-84, South Jerome Interchange to Twin Falls Interchange (Concrete Placing Company & ITD District 4)
- I-84 Burley Interchange (Wadsworth Brothers Whitaker JV & ITD District 4)
- I-84 Heyburn Interchange (Sundt Construction & ITD District 4)
- I-15 Inkom Corridor Improvements (Wadsworth Brothers Construction & ITD District 5)
- I-15, Northgate to Fort Hall North (Western Construction, Inc. & ITD District 5)
- I-15, Northgate to Fort Hall South (Sundt Construction & ITD District 5)
- US-20 Mill and Overlay MP361-364 (H-K Contractors, Inc. & ITD District 6)
- Grouse Creek Bridge Replacement (LaRiviere, Inc. & LHTAC)
- Spokane St River Bridge Rehabilitation (Hamilton Construction Company & LHTAC)
- King Ln Over Warm Spring Creek (Burks Excavation Corporation of Idaho & LHTAC)
- Eagle Rd and State St (Sunnyridge Construction, LLC & ACHD)
- US-12, Syringa to Montana Seal Coat (Knife River Corporation & ITD District 2)
- US-95 Moscow Pavement Improvements (Knife River Corporation & ITD District 2)
- US-95 Riggins Road Repairs (Knife River Corporation & ITD District 2)
- US-20, Willow Cr to Moonstone (Idaho Materials & Construction & ITD District 4)