APAC MS Team Recognized with Quality Incentive Bonus for I-55 Project in Durant, MS

A dedicated team from Willie Ray Davis’ Crew, Durant Plant Crew, and the QC Team have been recognized for their outstanding work on the I-55 project in Durant, MS. The team recently received a second round of the Quality Incentive Bonus, awarded to 21 individuals who exceeded the smoothness requirements set by the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT).

The I-55 project, awarded by MDOT in March 2022, involved milling and overlaying approximately 22 miles of roadway from 0.5 miles north of SR 17 to the Carroll County Line near Durant. The successful completion of this major project was a direct result of the hard work, skill, and attention to detail from the entire team.

Incentive pay was awarded to those who demonstrated exceptional performance in ensuring the project met and exceeded MDOT’s stringent smoothness standards. The team’s commitment to quality and excellence set a high bar for future projects and helped deliver a top-tier product for Mississippi’s traveling public.

The following individuals were recognized for their exceptional contributions:

Sitting (L-R):

• Ralph Alexander (QC)
• Swayze Seay (QC)
• Josh Gowdy (Paving Crew)
• Willie Ray Davis (Paving Foreman)
• Michael Johnson (Paving Crew)
• Laquintas Glover (Paving Crew)
• Ricky Morgan Sr. (Paving Crew)

Standing (L-R):

• Randy Hale (Superintendent)
• Sammy Dixon (Plant Superintendent)
• Tommie Hale (Paving Crew)
• Don Wilks (Paving Crew)
• Tyrone Johnson (Plant Crew)
• Fred Course Jr. (Paving Crew)
• Jarrell Taylor (Paving Crew)
• Jeremy Williams (Paving Crew)
• James West (Paving Crew)
• Fred Sharp (Plant Foreman)
• Will Ratliff (Plant Crew)
• Jerry Wilson (Plant Crew)

Not pictured:

• Robin Knighton (QC)
• Greg Lang (Paving Crew)

Congratulations to this hardworking and talented team for their dedication to quality and safety. Their efforts not only helped achieve project success but also contribute to the continued improvement of Mississippi’s infrastructure.

Quality Incentive Bonus Overview

The Quality Incentive Bonus is designed to incentivize field, plant, and lab personnel to surpass the requirements of the contract documents—specifically in the areas of ride quality and density. This performance-based compensation aims to reward teams for their efforts to achieve superior results and meet the standards that ultimately benefit the project owner.

Eligibility for the bonus depends on a team’s ability to exceed these requirements to the point of earning incentive payments from MDOT. The incentive payment is calculated after deducting any costs related to rework, corrective grinding, ride quality disincentives, density deductions, or other project-related costs. Once these costs are accounted for, eligible personnel receive 15% of the total incentive payment.

This 15% is divided evenly among all team members whose efforts directly contributed to the project’s quality from start to finish. There is no weighted average, and the bonus is evaluated on a project-specific basis. To be eligible, employees must have worked on the project for at least 50% of the total working days related to the scope of work affecting the ride quality bonus and must still be employed at the time the incentive is paid.

Payment is made after management approval, which ensures that the project’s success and quality standards are fully met before the bonus distribution.