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− | ''' | + | '''Expanding the NTPEP Compliance for Buy America''' |
− | + | 7/29/21: [[106.9 Buy America Requirement#The “Certificate of Materials Origins” form|EPG 106.9 Buy America Requirement]] has been revised to make it easier for contractors and suppliers to comply with the Buy America policy. | |
− | ''' | + | '''Bearing Pads at Int Bents''' |
− | + | 7/28/21: In [[751.11 Bearings#Plain elastomeric bearing pads|EPG 751.11.2.1 Elastomeric Bearings]], guidance for bearing pads at intermediate bents has been clarified. | |
− | ''' | + | '''Reporting Damaged Guardrail or Guard Cable''' |
− | + | 7/27/21: In [[:Category:606 Guardrail and Guard Cable|EPG 606 Guardrail and Guard Cable]], a contact number for reporting damaged guardrail or guard cable is now presented. | |
− | ''' | + | '''[[147.4 Fixed Price Variable Scope (FPVS) Contracting|EPG 147.4 Fixed Price Variable Scope (FPVS) Contracting]]''' |
− | + | 7/23/21: This article provides guidance for the new contracting method, Fixed Price Variable Scope (FPVS) Contracting, that has been approved by the FHWA. | |
− | '''[[:Category: | + | '''[[:Category:409 Seal Coat#Seal coats/chip seals|EPG 409 Seal Coat]]''' |
− | + | 7/23/21: The Seal Coat Guidelines and JSP package were updated. New Seal Coat Book Job Guidelines and Seal Coat Book Job JSP Package were also added. | |
− | '''[[ | + | '''[[:Category:402 Bituminous Surface Leveling|EPG 402 Bituminous Surface Leveling]]''' |
− | + | 7/23/21: The Contract Leveling Course (CLC) Guidelines and associated JSP package were updated. New CLC Book Job Guidelines and CLC Book Job JSP Package were also added. | |
− | '''[[ | + | '''[[616.6 Temporary Traffic Control Zone Devices (MUTCD 6F)#616.6.89 Radar Speed Advisory System (RSAS)|EPG 616.6.89 Radar Speed Advisory System (RSAS)]]''' |
− | + | 7/21/21: A link to the new nonstandard JSP, [https://spexternal.modot.mo.gov/sites/de/JSP/NJSP2106.docx?d=wec3fa9082eb645edbb9e979c1049b745 NJSP 21-06 Radar Speed Advisory System], is now available. | |
− | '''[[ | + | '''[[903.4 Overhead Sign Mounting#903.4.8 Bridge-Mounted Signs|EPG 903.4.8 Bridge-Mounted Signs]] and [[903.4 Overhead Sign Mounting#903.4.9 Bridge-Mounted Structure Designs|EPG 903.4.9 Bridge-Mounted Structure Designs]]''' |
− | + | 7/21/21: Guidance for handling bridge sign attachments was expanded and updated to current established practice. | |
− | '''[[ | + | '''[[903.7 Conventional Road Guide Signs#903.7.49 Community Wayfinding Signs (MUTCD Section 2D.50)|EPG 903.7.49 Community Wayfinding Signs]]''' |
− | + | 7/16/21: As a convenience to cities, a simplified document, [[media:903.7.49 Key Wayfinding.pdf|Key Wayfinding Requirements]], is now available. | |
− | '''[[ | + | '''[[#236.4.7.2 Quitclaim Deed (to the Commission)|EPG 236.4.7.2 Quitclaim Deed (to the Commission)]]''' |
− | + | 7/15/21: Guidance about the determination and documentation of when tenant interest must be released has been expanded and clarified. | |
− | ''' | + | '''Material Supplier CUF Frequency''' |
− | + | 7/15/21: In [[:Category:146 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)#146.3.2.3 Commercially Useful Function (CUF)|EPG 146.3.2.3 Commercially Useful Function (CUF)]], updated guidance about material supplier CUF frequency to every 30 days, regardless of DBE activity. | |
− | '''[[ | + | '''[[:Category:1040 Guardrail, End Terminals, One-Strand Access Restraint Cable and Three-Strand Guard Cable Material#Table 1040.4 Qualified Plastic Guardrail Blocks|King MASH Composite Block]]''' |
− | + | 7/1/21: MoDOT has recently approved a new, MASH-tested composite block for guardrail. | |
− | ''' | + | '''System I Structural Steel Coating''' |
− | + | 6/30/21: In [[751.6 General Quantities#When System I finish field coat|EPG 751.6.2.11 Structural Steel Protective Coatings (Nonweathering Steel)]], guidance about System I finish field coat was clarified. In [[751.50 Standard Detailing Notes#A4a1. Steel Structures- Nonweathering Steel|EPG 751.50 Standard Detailing Notes]], additional options for System I structural steel protective coatings were provided. | |
− | '''[[ | + | '''[[:Category:146 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)|EPG 146 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)]]''' |
− | + | 6/23/21: Guidance for project bid proposals that include DBE goals has been clarified and expanded. | |
− | '''[[ | + | '''[[751.1 Preliminary Design#751.1.3.4 Barrier or Railing Type, Height and Guidelines for Curb Blockouts|EPG 751.1.3.4 Barrier or Railing Type, Height and Guidelines for Curb Blockouts]]''' |
− | + | 6/16/21: Guidance for barrier and railing options on existing bridges has been simplified. | |
− | '''[[:Category: | + | '''[[:Category:109 Measurement and Payment#109.10 Contract Assignment Process - Contract Reassignment to a New Contractor (for Sec 109.10)|EPG 109.10 Contract Assignment Process - Contract Reassignment to a New Contractor]]''' |
− | + | 6/15/21: Expanded guidance is now available about how to assign a contract. | |
− | '''[[ | + | '''[[616.8 Typical Applications (MUTCD 6H)#616.8.1 Listing of Typical Applications|EPG 616.8.1 Listing of Typical Applications]]''' |
− | + | 6/11/21: For greater convenience, a new "effective date" column has been added for each TA in these tables. | |
− | ''' | + | '''Prestressed Girders and Beams''' |
− | + | 6/10/21: In [[751.10 General Superstructure#751.10.1.14 Girder and Beam Haunch Reinforcement|EPG 751.10.1.14 Girder and Beam Haunch Reinforcement]], [[751.21 Prestressed Concrete Slab and Box Beams#751.21.3 Details|EPG 751.21.3 Details]], [[751.22 Prestressed Concrete I Girders#751.22.1.2 Geometric Dimensions|EPG 751.22.1.2 Geometric Dimensions]], [[751.22 Prestressed Concrete I Girders#751.22.2.4 Shear|EPG 751.22.2.4 Shear]], [[751.22 Prestressed Concrete I Girders#751.22.3.2 MoDOT Standard Girder Strand Arrangements|EPG 751.22.3.2 MoDOT Standard Girder Strand Arrangements]], [[751.22 Prestressed Concrete I Girders#751.22.3.3 NU Standard Girders|EPG 751.22.3.3 NU Standard Girders]], [[751.22 Prestressed Concrete I Girders#751.22.3.4.2 Shear Reinforcement|EPG 751.22.3.4.2 Shear Reinforcement]], [[751.22 Prestressed Concrete I Girders#751.22.3.4.3 Anchorage Zone Reinforcement|EPG 751.22.3.4.3 Anchorage Zone Reinforcement]], and [[751.50 Standard Detailing Notes#H2c. Prestressed Girders and Beams|EPG 751.50 Standard Detailing Notes]], guidance about end section reinforcement for NU girders was revised as was guidance on specifying debonding regions. The requirement for a lifting loop detail was removed as was the reference to the 5-inch projection of WWR. Notes were also revised or removed in accordance with spec book revisions. | |
− | ''' | + | '''[[:Category:201 Clearing and Grubbing#201.2.5.1 Open Burning|EPG 201.2.5.1 Open Burning]]''' |
− | + | 6/10/21: Guidance about open burning has been expanded. | |
− | '''[[ | + | '''[[616.18 Construction Inspection Guidelines for Sec 616#Relocation of Service Signs (Supplemental Guide Sign Program Signs) on Construction Projects|EPG 616.18, Relocation of Service Signs (Supplemental Guide Sign Program Signs) on Construction Projects]]''' |
− | + | 6/7/21: Guidance has been updated with current practices and terminology. | |
− | '''[[ | + | '''[[:Category:107 Legal Relations and Responsibility to the Public#107.4 Safety and Sanitary Provisions|EPG 107.4 Safety and Sanitary Provisions]]''' |
− | + | 5/25/21: New guidance is available to clarify hard hat safety policy. | |
− | '''[[: | + | '''[[media:402 CLC 2022 Plans.pdf|CLC Contractor pdf Files]] and [[media:409 FY 2022 Seal Coat Plans.pdf|Contract Seal Coat pdf Plan Sheets]]''' |
− | + | 5/25/21: The Contract Leveling Course (CLC) contractor pdf files and Contract Seal Coat pdf plan sheets, in [[:Category:402 Bituminous Surface Leveling|EPG 402 Bituminous Surface Leveling]] and [[:Category:409 Seal Coat|EPG 409 Seal Coat]], respectively, were updated. Several revisions involved safety edge, flag assemblies and rumble strip spacing for CLC projects and flag assemblies for seal coat projects. | |
− | '''[[ | + | '''[[153.6 Chief Counsel's Office#CC11|EPG 153.6 Chief Counsel's Office]]''' |
− | + | 5/18/21: Guidance is now available for two new Amended Attorney Services Agreement contracts (CC11 and CC12). | |
− | '''[[: | + | '''[[media:146 CUF After Mar 2021.pdf|Commercially Useful Function (CUF) Determination Form]]''' |
− | + | 5/10/212: The CUF Determination Form, discussed in [[:Category:146 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)#146.3 Commercially Useful Function Verifications|EPG 146.3 Commercially Useful Function Verifications]], has been revised with more open ended questions that assist in determining whether a DBE is performing a Commercially Useful Function. The form now includes a field observation section for inspectors to note what they saw in the field. | |
− | '''[[ | + | '''[[237.2 Title Sheet|EPG 237.2 Title Sheet]]''' |
− | + | 4/30/21: Guidance about multiple title pages has been provided. |
Revision as of 09:02, 29 July 2021
Expanding the NTPEP Compliance for Buy America 7/29/21: EPG 106.9 Buy America Requirement has been revised to make it easier for contractors and suppliers to comply with the Buy America policy. Bearing Pads at Int Bents 7/28/21: In EPG 751.11.2.1 Elastomeric Bearings, guidance for bearing pads at intermediate bents has been clarified. Reporting Damaged Guardrail or Guard Cable 7/27/21: In EPG 606 Guardrail and Guard Cable, a contact number for reporting damaged guardrail or guard cable is now presented. EPG 147.4 Fixed Price Variable Scope (FPVS) Contracting 7/23/21: This article provides guidance for the new contracting method, Fixed Price Variable Scope (FPVS) Contracting, that has been approved by the FHWA. 7/23/21: The Seal Coat Guidelines and JSP package were updated. New Seal Coat Book Job Guidelines and Seal Coat Book Job JSP Package were also added. EPG 402 Bituminous Surface Leveling 7/23/21: The Contract Leveling Course (CLC) Guidelines and associated JSP package were updated. New CLC Book Job Guidelines and CLC Book Job JSP Package were also added. EPG 616.6.89 Radar Speed Advisory System (RSAS) 7/21/21: A link to the new nonstandard JSP, NJSP 21-06 Radar Speed Advisory System, is now available. EPG 903.4.8 Bridge-Mounted Signs and EPG 903.4.9 Bridge-Mounted Structure Designs 7/21/21: Guidance for handling bridge sign attachments was expanded and updated to current established practice. EPG 903.7.49 Community Wayfinding Signs 7/16/21: As a convenience to cities, a simplified document, Key Wayfinding Requirements, is now available. EPG 236.4.7.2 Quitclaim Deed (to the Commission) 7/15/21: Guidance about the determination and documentation of when tenant interest must be released has been expanded and clarified. Material Supplier CUF Frequency 7/15/21: In EPG 146.3.2.3 Commercially Useful Function (CUF), updated guidance about material supplier CUF frequency to every 30 days, regardless of DBE activity. 7/1/21: MoDOT has recently approved a new, MASH-tested composite block for guardrail. System I Structural Steel Coating 6/30/21: In EPG 751.6.2.11 Structural Steel Protective Coatings (Nonweathering Steel), guidance about System I finish field coat was clarified. In EPG 751.50 Standard Detailing Notes, additional options for System I structural steel protective coatings were provided. EPG 146 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) 6/23/21: Guidance for project bid proposals that include DBE goals has been clarified and expanded. EPG 751.1.3.4 Barrier or Railing Type, Height and Guidelines for Curb Blockouts 6/16/21: Guidance for barrier and railing options on existing bridges has been simplified. EPG 109.10 Contract Assignment Process - Contract Reassignment to a New Contractor 6/15/21: Expanded guidance is now available about how to assign a contract. EPG 616.8.1 Listing of Typical Applications 6/11/21: For greater convenience, a new "effective date" column has been added for each TA in these tables. Prestressed Girders and Beams 6/10/21: In EPG 751.10.1.14 Girder and Beam Haunch Reinforcement, EPG 751.21.3 Details, EPG 751.22.1.2 Geometric Dimensions, EPG 751.22.2.4 Shear, EPG 751.22.3.2 MoDOT Standard Girder Strand Arrangements, EPG 751.22.3.3 NU Standard Girders, EPG 751.22.3.4.2 Shear Reinforcement, EPG 751.22.3.4.3 Anchorage Zone Reinforcement, and EPG 751.50 Standard Detailing Notes, guidance about end section reinforcement for NU girders was revised as was guidance on specifying debonding regions. The requirement for a lifting loop detail was removed as was the reference to the 5-inch projection of WWR. Notes were also revised or removed in accordance with spec book revisions. 6/10/21: Guidance about open burning has been expanded. 6/7/21: Guidance has been updated with current practices and terminology. EPG 107.4 Safety and Sanitary Provisions 5/25/21: New guidance is available to clarify hard hat safety policy. CLC Contractor pdf Files and Contract Seal Coat pdf Plan Sheets 5/25/21: The Contract Leveling Course (CLC) contractor pdf files and Contract Seal Coat pdf plan sheets, in EPG 402 Bituminous Surface Leveling and EPG 409 Seal Coat, respectively, were updated. Several revisions involved safety edge, flag assemblies and rumble strip spacing for CLC projects and flag assemblies for seal coat projects. EPG 153.6 Chief Counsel's Office 5/18/21: Guidance is now available for two new Amended Attorney Services Agreement contracts (CC11 and CC12). Commercially Useful Function (CUF) Determination Form 5/10/212: The CUF Determination Form, discussed in EPG 146.3 Commercially Useful Function Verifications, has been revised with more open ended questions that assist in determining whether a DBE is performing a Commercially Useful Function. The form now includes a field observation section for inspectors to note what they saw in the field. 4/30/21: Guidance about multiple title pages has been provided. |