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| − | ''' | + | '''New QRG''' |
| − | + | 11/14/19: The new [http://epg.modot.mo.gov/forms/CM/AWP_MA_Sample_Record_Acceptance_By_Certification.docx AWP MA Sample Record Acceptance By Certification] QRG is now available. | |
| − | '''[[ | + | '''[[:Category:105 Control of Work#The DWR shall be created|EPG 105.9.3 Daily Work Reports]]''' |
| − | + | 11/6/19: Guidance has been added for when Daily Work Reports in AASHTOWARE may be suspended. | |
| − | '''[[ | + | '''[[236.5 Property Management#236.5.28.3 Compensation for Changes in Access|EPG 236.5.28.3 Compensation for Changes in Access]] and [[236.6 Appraisal and Appraisal Review#After the appraiser has been made aware|EPG 236.6.5.9 Non-Competitive Proposals for Contract Realty Appraisals]]''' |
| − | + | 10/28/19: Guidance has been clarified to better reflect current practices. | |
| − | ''' | + | '''AASHTOWare''' |
| − | + | 10/25/19: Guidance in [[:Category:105 Control of Work#105.9 Authority and Duties of Resident Engineer (Sec 105.9)|EPG 105.9 Authority and Duties of Resident Engineer]] and [[:Category:105 Control of Work#105.9.3 Daily Work Reports|EPG 105.9.3 Daily Work Reports]] now allows for the expanded opportunities of the AWP. | |
| − | ''' | + | '''Drilled Shafts''' |
| − | + | 10/23/19: Guidance in [[751.37 Drilled Shafts#751.37.1.6 Drilled Shaft General Detail Considerations|EPG 751.37.1.6 Drilled Shaft General Detail Considerations]] was expanded and clarified. | |
| − | '''[[ | + | '''[[121.7 Program Estimates#The programming estimate must address|EPG 121.7 Program Estimates]]''' |
| − | + | 10/21/19: District estimate documentation requirements must address the total project cost and include estimated costs for, at a minimum, PE, CE, Construction, RW, Utilities, and Bridge. Program estimate documentation and supporting documentation must be stored in e-Projects. | |
| − | ''' | + | '''Estimating Guidance Updates''' |
| − | + | 10/21/19: Estimating guidance in [[104.7 Scoping Estimates|EPG 104.7 Scoping Estimates]] and [[121.7 Program Estimates|EPG 121.7 Program Estimates]] was updated with optional spreadsheets to assist the districts with their scoping and estimating processes. The [[media:121.7 Project Scoping Form.xlsx|Project Scoping Form]] and [[media:104.7 Resurfacing.xlsx|Resurfacing Per Mile Scoping Form]] are now available. | |
| − | '''[[ | + | '''[[media:616.8.10d MT.pdf|TA-10d, Lane Closure on Two-Lane Highways with Edgelines Using Portable Signal Flagging Device]] and [[media:616.8.10e MT.pdf|Lane Closure on Two-Lane Highways without Edgelines Using Portable Signal Flagging Device]]''' |
| − | + | 10/21/19: These TAs have been updated in [[616.8 Typical Applications (MUTCD 6H)#Listing of Typical Applications for Maintenance|EPG 616.8.1 Listing of Typical Applications for Maintenance]] to show that two Portable Signal Flagging Devices are always required. | |
| − | '''[[ | + | '''[[:Category:618 Mobilization#Additional Mobilization for Seeding|Additional Mobilization for Seeding]]''' |
| − | + | 10/17/19: Guidance for all jobs that contain the Additional Mobilization for Seeding pay item is now available. | |
| − | '''[[ | + | '''[[:Category:505 Bridge Deck Concrete Wearing Surface#505.1.4 Polyester Polymer Concrete (PPC)|EPG 505.1.4 Polyester Polymer Concrete (PPC)]]''' |
| − | + | 10/2/19: New guidance is now available for Polyester Polymer Concrete Overlay. | |
| − | '''[[:Category: | + | '''[[:Category:109 Measurement and Payment#109.12.5 Change Order Time Extension for Extreme Events|EPG 109.12.5 Change Order Time Extension for Extreme Events]]''' |
| − | + | 9/26/19: This new guidance describes the latitude the State Construction and Materials Engineer has to grant time extensions for extreme events. | |
| − | '''[[ | + | '''[[136.3 Federal Aid Basics#136.3.8.4 Bridge Engineering Assistance Program (BEAP)|EPG 136.3.8.4 Bridge Engineering Assistance Program (BEAP)]]''' |
| − | + | 9/18/19: Guidance has been updated to conform with the new BEAP contract. | |
| − | ''' | + | '''Abbreviations used by Design''' |
| − | + | 9/5/19: [[media:237 Design Abbreviations.docx|Design Abbreviations]] are now presented in [[:Category:237 Contract Plans#Design Abbreviations|EPG 237 Contract Plans]]. | |
| − | ''' | + | '''Bridge Contract Plans''' |
| − | + | 9/4/19: The guidance in EPG 237.13.3 Bridge Contract Plans was moved to [[751.5 Structural Detailing Guidelines#751.5.1.4 Contract Plan File Name Convention|EPG 751.5.1.4 Contract Plan File Name Convention]]. The guidance in EPG 751.1.4 was re-titled and moved to [[751.5 Structural Detailing Guidelines#751.5.1.7 Contract Addendums and Construction Changes|EPG 751.5.1.7 Contract Addendums and Construction Changes]]. | |
| − | ''' | + | '''Estimate Policies''' |
| − | + | 8/30/19: Estimate guidance was clarified to reflect current practice. Updated titles include [[103.1 Bid Opening and Award Process#103.1.8 Final Engineer's Estimate|EPG 103.1.8 Final Engineer's Estimate]], [[104.7 Scoping Estimates|EPG 104.7 Scoping Estimates]] and [[237.6 Project Estimates|EPG 237.6 Project Estimates]]. [[121.7 Program Estimates|EPG 121.7 Program Estimates]] is a new article compiled of clarified guidance from other articles. | |
| − | '''[[ | + | '''[[127.9 Floodplain Management|EPG 127.9 Floodplain Management]] and [[748.8 Development in Floodplains|EPG 748.8 Development in Floodplains]]''' |
| − | + | 8/29/19: Guidance for determining the need for a Floodplain Development Permit was widely clarified. EPG 127.9 was re-titled "Floodplain Management" and EPG 748.8 re-titled "Development in Floodplains". | |
| − | '''[[ | + | '''[[147.3 Job Order Contracting (JOC)#Final Change Order.|EPG 147.3.9 Change Order Approvals]]''' |
| − | + | 8/29/19: A sentence to be used that explains the reason for the final change order has been added to the guidance. | |
| − | '''[ | + | '''[[:Category:134 Engineering Professional Services#134.5.3 Consultant Contract Close-Out|EPG 134.5.3 Consultant Contract Close-Out]]''' |
| − | + | 8/28/19: External Civil Rights has been added to the list of divisions that consultants must notify that the last invoice is the final invoice. | |
| − | '''[[ | + | '''[[616.6 Temporary Traffic Control Zone Devices (MUTCD 6F)#616.6.58 PILOT CAR FOLLOW ME (GO20-4) and PILOT CAR IN USE WAIT & FOLLOW (GO20-4a) (MUTCD 6F.58)|EPG 616.6.58 PILOT CAR FOLLOW ME (GO20-4) and PILOT CAR IN USE WAIT & FOLLOW (GO20-4a)]]''' |
| − | + | 8/27/19: Guidance has been provided for the two sizes of the GO20-4a sign. | |
| − | '''[[ | + | '''[[media:616.8.38a DECM.pdf|TA-38a, Two Interior Lane Closure on a Freeway]]''' |
| − | + | 8/26/19: TA-38a is now available in the [[616.8 Typical Applications (MUTCD 6H)#Listing of Typical Applications for Design and Construction and Materials|Listing of Typical Applications for Design and Construction and Materials]]. | |
| − | '''[[ | + | '''[[616.6 Temporary Traffic Control Zone Devices (MUTCD 6F)#The “Advance Warning Rail System” (AWRS)|EPG 616.6.2.2 Flags and Advance Warning Rail System on Signs]]''' |
| − | + | 8/26/19: The ROAD CLOSED AHEAD (WO20-3) sign was identified as also requiring the installation of AWRS and flags in long-term situations for both road work and full closures. | |
| − | '''[[ | + | '''[[903.2 Extent of Signing#Fig. 903.2.26.1 Examples|Figs. 903.2.26.1 and 903.2.26.2]]''' |
| − | + | 8/22/19: These figures, which provide examples of heights and lateral locations of signs for typical installations as well as locations for STOP and YIELD signs at intersections, have been updated to more strictly reflect MUTCD guidance. | |
| − | '''[[ | + | '''[[903.10 General Service Signs#Standard. A qualified licensed|EPG 903.10.7 HOSPITAL Signs]]''' |
| − | + | 8/13/19: Guidance about veterans’ hospital emergency rooms qualifying for hospital signing was clarified. | |
| − | '''[[ | + | '''[[:Category:107 Legal Relations and Responsibility to the Public#107.13 Insurance Requirements|EPG 107.13 Insurance Requirements]]''' |
| − | + | 8/13/19: Guidance about MoDOT insurance requirements for road and bridge contracts was expanded and brought into compliance with the latest statutes. | |
| − | '''[[ | + | '''[[:Category:108 Prosecution and Progress#108.7.1.1 Assessment of Liquidated Damages and Exceptions|EPG 108.7.1.1 Assessment of Liquidated Damages and Exceptions]]''' |
| − | + | 8/9/19: Guidance has been rewritten for greater clarity and to remove archaic information. Also, a refresher course for the REs, ''[http://sp/sites/CM/FormServerTemplates/Liquidated_Damages_Guidance.pdf Guidance for Assessment of Liquidated Damages]'', is now presented. | |
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New QRG 11/14/19: The new AWP MA Sample Record Acceptance By Certification QRG is now available. EPG 105.9.3 Daily Work Reports 11/6/19: Guidance has been added for when Daily Work Reports in AASHTOWARE may be suspended. EPG 236.5.28.3 Compensation for Changes in Access and EPG 236.6.5.9 Non-Competitive Proposals for Contract Realty Appraisals 10/28/19: Guidance has been clarified to better reflect current practices. AASHTOWare 10/25/19: Guidance in EPG 105.9 Authority and Duties of Resident Engineer and EPG 105.9.3 Daily Work Reports now allows for the expanded opportunities of the AWP. Drilled Shafts 10/23/19: Guidance in EPG 751.37.1.6 Drilled Shaft General Detail Considerations was expanded and clarified. 10/21/19: District estimate documentation requirements must address the total project cost and include estimated costs for, at a minimum, PE, CE, Construction, RW, Utilities, and Bridge. Program estimate documentation and supporting documentation must be stored in e-Projects. Estimating Guidance Updates 10/21/19: Estimating guidance in EPG 104.7 Scoping Estimates and EPG 121.7 Program Estimates was updated with optional spreadsheets to assist the districts with their scoping and estimating processes. The Project Scoping Form and Resurfacing Per Mile Scoping Form are now available. TA-10d, Lane Closure on Two-Lane Highways with Edgelines Using Portable Signal Flagging Device and Lane Closure on Two-Lane Highways without Edgelines Using Portable Signal Flagging Device 10/21/19: These TAs have been updated in EPG 616.8.1 Listing of Typical Applications for Maintenance to show that two Portable Signal Flagging Devices are always required. Additional Mobilization for Seeding 10/17/19: Guidance for all jobs that contain the Additional Mobilization for Seeding pay item is now available. EPG 505.1.4 Polyester Polymer Concrete (PPC) 10/2/19: New guidance is now available for Polyester Polymer Concrete Overlay. EPG 109.12.5 Change Order Time Extension for Extreme Events 9/26/19: This new guidance describes the latitude the State Construction and Materials Engineer has to grant time extensions for extreme events. EPG 136.3.8.4 Bridge Engineering Assistance Program (BEAP) 9/18/19: Guidance has been updated to conform with the new BEAP contract. Abbreviations used by Design 9/5/19: Design Abbreviations are now presented in EPG 237 Contract Plans. Bridge Contract Plans 9/4/19: The guidance in EPG 237.13.3 Bridge Contract Plans was moved to EPG 751.5.1.4 Contract Plan File Name Convention. The guidance in EPG 751.1.4 was re-titled and moved to EPG 751.5.1.7 Contract Addendums and Construction Changes. Estimate Policies 8/30/19: Estimate guidance was clarified to reflect current practice. Updated titles include EPG 103.1.8 Final Engineer's Estimate, EPG 104.7 Scoping Estimates and EPG 237.6 Project Estimates. EPG 121.7 Program Estimates is a new article compiled of clarified guidance from other articles. EPG 127.9 Floodplain Management and EPG 748.8 Development in Floodplains 8/29/19: Guidance for determining the need for a Floodplain Development Permit was widely clarified. EPG 127.9 was re-titled "Floodplain Management" and EPG 748.8 re-titled "Development in Floodplains". EPG 147.3.9 Change Order Approvals 8/29/19: A sentence to be used that explains the reason for the final change order has been added to the guidance. EPG 134.5.3 Consultant Contract Close-Out 8/28/19: External Civil Rights has been added to the list of divisions that consultants must notify that the last invoice is the final invoice. EPG 616.6.58 PILOT CAR FOLLOW ME (GO20-4) and PILOT CAR IN USE WAIT & FOLLOW (GO20-4a) 8/27/19: Guidance has been provided for the two sizes of the GO20-4a sign. TA-38a, Two Interior Lane Closure on a Freeway 8/26/19: TA-38a is now available in the Listing of Typical Applications for Design and Construction and Materials. EPG 616.6.2.2 Flags and Advance Warning Rail System on Signs 8/26/19: The ROAD CLOSED AHEAD (WO20-3) sign was identified as also requiring the installation of AWRS and flags in long-term situations for both road work and full closures. Figs. 903.2.26.1 and 903.2.26.2 8/22/19: These figures, which provide examples of heights and lateral locations of signs for typical installations as well as locations for STOP and YIELD signs at intersections, have been updated to more strictly reflect MUTCD guidance. 8/13/19: Guidance about veterans’ hospital emergency rooms qualifying for hospital signing was clarified. EPG 107.13 Insurance Requirements 8/13/19: Guidance about MoDOT insurance requirements for road and bridge contracts was expanded and brought into compliance with the latest statutes. EPG 108.7.1.1 Assessment of Liquidated Damages and Exceptions 8/9/19: Guidance has been rewritten for greater clarity and to remove archaic information. Also, a refresher course for the REs, Guidance for Assessment of Liquidated Damages, is now presented. |
