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|style="background:#F8F8FF" colspan="1" rowspan="1" width=830px|MoDOT’s three pillars of “Safety, Service and Stability” steer our leadership and employees.  Our commitment to safety includes keeping both customers and ourselves safe.  Our service includes providing outstanding customer service, delivering transportation solutions of great value and using resources wisely.  Keeping roads and bridges in good condition, operating a reliable and convenient transportation system, and advancing Missouri’s economic development reflect our commitment to stability.<br/>Innovative concepts, such as [[:Category:143 Practical Design|Practical Design]] and [[:Category:139 Design - Build|design-build]], are used to deliver our commitments.  These and other forward-thinking concepts shape the content of the ENGINEERING POLICY GUIDE (EPG). This document provides a single reference for all engineering and engineering-related [http://sharepoint/systemdelivery/br/pages/default.aspx Bridge], [http://sharepoint/systemdelivery/cm/Pages/default.aspx Construction], [http://sharepoint/sites/de/Pages/default.aspx Design], [http://sharepoint/systemdelivery/tr/Pages/default.aspx Highway Safety & Traffic], [http://sharepoint/systemdelivery/mt/default.aspx Maintenance], [http://sp/sites/tp/Pages/default.aspx Planning] and [http://sharepoint/sites/de/RealEstate/SitePages/Home.aspx Right of Way] guidance.|| valign="center" style="border: 7px solid #A9A9A9" align="right" width=150px| '''<Big><center>[[media:MASH Implementation.pdf|MoDOT's MASH<br/>Implementation<br/>Information]]</center> </Big>'''
 
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There are several documents (internal and external) that can be signed with digital signatures through PDF editing software. ONLY PDF DOCUMENTS CAN BE DIGITIALLY SIGNED. First you must set up your digital signature ID:
 
 
  
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- If you are an Adobe Pro/Reader user, please see the Quick Reference Guide (QRG) [http://epg.modot.mo.gov/forms/CM/Digital_Signature_for_Adobe_Reader_DC_or_Pro_DC.docx Digital signature for Adobe Reader DC or Pro DC] to set up your digital signature ID.  If you are not including an image of your signature, you can skip Section 1 regarding capturing your signature image; go to Section 2 to set up your Adobe digital signature ID.  Unless you work in Construction and Materials, skip Section 3 as well.  Page 7 of these instructions will also look a little different due to software updates.  The Sign Document window will most likely be Sign With a Digital ID; click on Continue.  If you are including an image of your signature you will have to click on Create and follow the steps (also follow the directions in Section 1 for capturing your signature image).  Otherwise you will enter your password and click on Sign. 
  
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- If you are a Bluebeam Revu user, please see [[media:Creating Digital IDs in Bluebeam Revu(2019).pdf|Creating Digital IDs in Bluebeam Revu]] to set up your digital signature ID.
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| valign="top" width="60%" cellspacing="3" cellpadding="3" style="border: 1px solid #FF8C00; background:#FFA500" align="center"|'''<big><font color="white"><i>RECENT POLICY CHANGES IN THE EPG</i></font color="white"></big>'''
 
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MoDOT has made great strides to build a good transportation system and increase taxpayers' trust in its ability to deliver what was promised.  Innovative concepts, such as [[:Category:143 Practical Design|Practical Design]] and [[:Category:139 Design - Build|design-build]], were used to deliver those commitments and have made MoDOT a leader in the transportation industry. 
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:::*Professional Services Committee (PSC) Letters/Approvals
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:::*Expense Reports
  
These forward-thinking, innovative concepts are reflected in the ''ENGINEERING POLICY GUIDE'' (EPG).  This document provides a single reference for all engineering and engineering-related guidance by combining the former [http://wwwi/intranet/rw/ Right of Way], [http://wwwi/design/default.htm Design], [http://wwwi/intranet/br/default.htm Bridge], [http://wwwi/intranet/cm/ Construction], [http://wwwi/intranet/tr/ Traffic] and [http://wwwi/maintenance/ Maintenance] manuals.  
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If you are not sure if a document can be digitally signed, please reach out to your Assistant District/Division Engineers for guidance.
  
MediaWiki, the engine behind the Wikipedia on the World Wide Web, is the software delivering the EPG.  Over 20 million hits on the EPG endorse this format to be easy to navigate and pleasing to read. A small [[:Help:Contents|'''HELP ARTICLE''']] is included to assist with helpful hints on how to use the EPG as well as other points of interest.  
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'''Other helpful documents and tips:'''
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:::*[[media:Digital Signatures for Design Documents.pdf|Digital Signatures for Design Documents]] - this does not work with most Adobe Reader versions (contributed by Christopher Kelly, TPM in SL District).
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:::*See E-Construction general provision in the most recent version of the [http://www.modot.org/media/26947 General Provisions and Supplemental Specifications] for additional digital signature information (suggested by Christopher Crocker, TPD in SE District).
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:::*[[media:Digitally Signing Preliminary Plans in ProjectWise.pdf|Digitally Signing Preliminary Plans in ProjectWise]] - this does not work with all versions of Adobe Acrobat Pro/DC (contributed by Don Saiko, TPM/Stacy Reese, ADE in SW District).
 
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|'''20.'''  [[751.50 Standard Detailing Notes|EPG 751.50]], 106488 ||'''10.''' [[:Category:616 Temporary Traffic Control|EPG 616]], 156922
 
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|'''19.'''  [[903.6 Warning Signs|EPG 903.6]], 111159      ||'''9.'''  [[:Category:600 INCIDENTAL CONSTRUCTION|EPG 600]], 190026
 
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|'''18.'''  [[:Category:134 Engineering Professional Services|EPG 134]], 114855  ||'''8.'''  [[616.23 Traffic Control for Field Operations|EPG 616.23]], 197329
 
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|'''17.'''    [[136.4 Consultant Selection and Consultant Contract Management|EPG 136.4]], 116381    ||'''7.''' [[:Category:101 Standard Forms|EPG 101]], 200299
 
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|'''16.'''    [[751.40 Widening and Repair (Non-LRFD)|EPG 751.40]], 118196    ||'''6.''' [[136.12 Figures, Glossary and Other Useful Links|EPG 136.12]], 210132
 
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|'''15.'''    [[751.5 Standard Details|EPG 751.5]], 118448      ||'''5.''' [[:Category:100 GENERAL|EPG 100]], 235133
 
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|'''14.'''    [[620.2 Pavement and Curb Markings (MUTCD Chapter 3B)|EPG 620.2]], 124542    || '''4.''' [[:Category:700 STRUCTURES AND HYDRAULICS|EPG 700]], 243819
 
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|'''13.'''    [[136.9 Plans, Specs and Estimates (PSE)|EPG 136.9]], 127521  || '''3.''' [[:Category:900 TRAFFIC CONTROL|EPG 900]], 263502
 
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|'''12.'''  [[:Category:903 Highway Signing|EPG 903]], 140673 ||'''2.''' [[:Category:751 LRFD Bridge Design Guidelines|EPG 751]], 304128
 
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|'''11.'''  [[:Category:200 GEOMETRICS|EPG 200]], 150059  ||'''1.''' EPG Main Page, 1854869
 
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'''Updated QRG'''
 
 
2/13/15: In [[:Category:101 Standard Forms#Quick Reference Guides (QRGs)|EPG 101 Standard Forms]], the QRG [[media:Change Orders – Mobilization and Contract Bond Feb 2015.docx|Change Orders – Mobilization and Contract Bond]] was updated to reflect how to process the no-cost change order.
 
 
'''[[103.2 Contract Bond for Sec 103.4|EPG 103.2 Contract Bond for Sec 103.4]]'''
 
 
2/11/15: This article was completely updated to provide additional information on how to make payment for contract bond and railroad liability insurance.
 
 
'''New QRG'''
 
 
2/10/15: In [[:Category:101 Standard Forms#Quick Reference Guides (QRGs)|EPG 101 Standard Forms]], the new QRG [[media:CRE2).docx|CRE2O]] provides basic instruction for MoDOT employees on how to use the CRE2O system.
 
 
'''[[:Category:403 Asphaltic Concrete Pavement#A favorable comparison will be obtained|Tensile Strength Ratio]]'''
 
 
2/6/15: The procedure for reporting data was upated to maintain consistency with current standard practice.
 
 
'''[[616.22 Advanced Work Zone Training#Advanced Work Zone Training for Contractors|Advanced Work Zone Training for Contractors]]'''
 
 
2/5/15: A list has been provided to help MoDOT CM inspectors recognize contractors that have had proper Advance Work Zone training.
 
 
'''[[:Category:110 State and Federal Wage Rates and Other Requirements#5. Name and Employee Identifying Number|EPG 110.3 Prevailing Wages and Records]]'''
 
 
2/2/15: Guidance for Item #5 was clarified on how to properly handle employee addresses and SSNs to comply with state law.
 
 
'''[[127.1 Request for Environmental Services|EPG 127.1 Request for Environmental Services]]'''
 
 
2/2/15: Guidance in this article has been brought into conformance with the new RES form.
 
 
'''[[:Category:403 Asphaltic Concrete Pavement#Aggregate Properties|Mixture Production Aggregate Properties]]'''
 
 
1/22/15: Consensus tests will be performed on material sampled from the cold feed of both drum-mix and batch plants.
 
 
'''EPG 751.50 Standard Detailing Notes '''
 
 
1/15/15:  Numerous notes (B3.2, H2b2.10, H2c1.20, H2c1.25, H4.8, H7.3, H10.5) were clarified. [http://epg.modot.org/index.php?title=751.50_Standard_Detailing_Notes#H4._Conduit_System Note H4.2.2] was updated to reference the correct anchor bolt.
 
 
'''Impact Fee Documentation'''
 
 
1/8/15: The [[121.3 The Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP)#MoDOT, in accordance with state and federal law|yellow box]] in EPG 121.3 The Statewide Transportation Improvement Program was updated to clarify guidance about documenting impact fee calculations and impact fee waivers.
 
 
'''Updated QRG'''
 
 
1/7/15: In [[:Category:101 Standard Forms#Quick Reference Guides (QRGs)|EPG 101 Standard Forms]], the QRG [[media:Change Orders – Mobilization and Contract Bond 2015.docx|Change Orders – Mobilization and Contract Bond]] was updated because our new agreement with FHWA eliminates the need to send any Level 1 or 2 change orders to FHWA for review. 
 
 
'''[[:Category:109 Measurement and Payment#109.12 Change Orders (for Sec 109.12)|EPG 109.12 Change Orders]]'''
 
 
1/6/15: Guidance was revised to conform with the new change order approval criteria that reduces the number of change orders reviewed by FHWA and will improve the efficiency of the review process.
 
 
'''[[751.37 Drilled Shafts#751.37.6.1 Reinforcement Design|EPG 751.37.6.1 Reinforcement Design]]'''
 
 
1/2/15: The guidance for minimum rock socket length requirements and the [[751.37 Drilled Shafts#Commentary on EPG 751.37.6 Structural Resistance of Drilled Shafts|commentary on this guidance]] have been clarified.
 
 
'''[[:Category:110 State and Federal Wage Rates and Other Requirements#110.3 Prevailing Wages and Records (Guidance for Sec 110.3)|EPG 110.3 Prevailing Wages and Records]]'''
 
 
12/26/14: Guidance was revised to increase the number of payrolls that are checked for compliance.
 
 
'''Project Documentation'''
 
 
12/24/14: Guidance in [[:Category:150 Quality Management#150.1.1 Folder Structure|EPG 150.1.1 Folder Structure and EPG 150.1.2  File Naming Convention]] was updated to accommodate SharePoint.
 
 
'''[http://epg.modot.org/index.php?title=Category:109_Measurement_and_Payment#109.12_Change_Orders_.28for_Sec_109.12.29 EPG 109.12 Change Orders]'''
 
 
12/24/14: Recommended documentation for [[:Category:109 Measurement and Payment#When a change order involves|change orders]] and [[:Category:109 Measurement and Payment#This change order language|time adjustments]] has been added.
 
 
'''[[751.6 General Quantities#751.6.2.7 Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) for Cover Plates|EPG 751.6.2.7 Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) for Cover Plates]]'''
 
 
12/22/14: NDT is required for all top cover plates when a bridge is to be redecked. Also, guidance is now provided for when bottom flange cover plates are present.
 
 
'''Fiber Reinforced Polymer Slab Drains'''
 
 
12/18/14: In [http://epg.modot.org/index.php?title=751.10_General_Superstructure#751.10.3_Bridge_Deck_Drainage_-_Slab_Drains EPG 751.10.3 Bridge Deck Drainage – Slab Drains], [http://epg.modot.org/index.php?title=751.40_Widening_and_Repair_%28Non-LRFD%29#751.40.5_Drainage EPG 751.40.5 Drainage] and [http://epg.modot.org/index.php?title=751.50_Standard_Detailing_Notes#H7._Slab_Drains EPG 751.50 H7 Slab Drains], Fiber Reinforced Polymer slab drain details and guidance was incorporated into the articles to provide another material option.
 
 
'''[[media:Fig 104.7 2014.doc|Cost Estimate Guide for Rural Preliminary Design]]'''
 
 
12/15/14: In [[104.7 Estimates|EPG 104.7 Estimates]], this document has been updated with figures reflecting new Maintenance Treatment per mile costs.
 
 
'''New QRG'''
 
 
12/10/14: A new QRG, [[media:Liquidated Damage Adjustments.docx|Liquidated Damage Adjustments]], has been added to [[:Category:101 Standard Forms#Liquidated Damage Adjustments|EPG 101 Standard Forms]].
 
 
'''[[:Category:747 Bridge Reports and Layouts|EPG 747 Bridge Reports and Layouts]]'''
 
 
12/9/14: EPG 748.7 Bridge Reports and Layouts was moved to EPG 747. (The remaining EPG 748 articles were renumbered as needed.) EPG 747's guidance was generally rewritten. The Bridge Survey Report Form was revised to reflect its use for all structures instead of only stream crossings. A Bridge Survey Checklist was also developed for district use.
 
 
'''EPG 751.50 Standard Detailing Notes [http://epg.modot.mo.gov/index.php?title=751.50_Standard_Detailing_Notes#A1._Design_Specifications.2C_Loadings_.26_Unit_Stresses A1] and [http://epg.modot.mo.gov/index.php?title=751.50_Standard_Detailing_Notes#A2._Concrete_Box_Culverts_and_Other_Type_Structures A2]'''
 
 
12/8/14: Notes A1 and A2 were simplified. Note A2.12 was deleted since it is no longer needed.
 
 
'''[[748.6 High Water Surface Elevation|EPG 748.6 High Water Surface Elevation]]'''
 
 
12/5/14: The term "Design High Water" was revised to "Design Flood Elevation" or "Normal High Water" and the term "High Water" revised to "Base Flood Elevation".
 
 
'''[[:Category:170 Maintenance Activity Planning Guidelines|EPG 170 Maintenance Activity Planning Guidelines]]'''
 
 
12/3/14: Updated the [[:Category:170 Maintenance Activity Planning Guidelines#Work Scheduling Guidelines|Work Scheduling Guide]] and [[:Category:170 Maintenance Activity Planning Guidelines#Index of Printable Planning Guides|Index of Printable Planning Guides]]. References to scrub seal and linseed oil treatments were removed. R328 Bridge Jt. Maintc. and R329 Bridge Cleaning & Flushing codes were added.
 
 
'''[[147.3 Job Order Contracting (JOC)#JOC JSPs|Job Order Contracting (JOC)]]'''
 
 
12/3/14: All of the JOC JSPs have been updated. Among the revisions, prices have been updated and some guard cable options have been added.
 

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MoDOT’s three pillars of “Safety, Service and Stability” steer our leadership and employees. Our commitment to safety includes keeping both customers and ourselves safe. Our service includes providing outstanding customer service, delivering transportation solutions of great value and using resources wisely. Keeping roads and bridges in good condition, operating a reliable and convenient transportation system, and advancing Missouri’s economic development reflect our commitment to stability.
Innovative concepts, such as Practical Design and design-build, are used to deliver our commitments. These and other forward-thinking concepts shape the content of the ENGINEERING POLICY GUIDE (EPG). This document provides a single reference for all engineering and engineering-related Bridge, Construction, Design, Highway Safety & Traffic, Maintenance, Planning and Right of Way guidance.
MoDOT's MASH
Implementation
Information
Useful information on how to search for info in the EPG: Searching the Engineering Policy Guide
Want help on how to update your EPG guidance?  It is available at EPG Approval Process.
The Electronic MoDOT Spec Book for Mobile Devices is now available. You may also sign up for E-Update notices. To receive notices regarding Engineering Policy Revisions, select "Engineering Policy" then mark the appropriate subjects of interest.
RECENT POLICY CHANGES
IN THE EPG
Information for Digitally Signing Documents

There are several documents (internal and external) that can be signed with digital signatures through PDF editing software. ONLY PDF DOCUMENTS CAN BE DIGITIALLY SIGNED. First you must set up your digital signature ID:

- If you are an Adobe Pro/Reader user, please see the Quick Reference Guide (QRG) Digital signature for Adobe Reader DC or Pro DC to set up your digital signature ID. If you are not including an image of your signature, you can skip Section 1 regarding capturing your signature image; go to Section 2 to set up your Adobe digital signature ID. Unless you work in Construction and Materials, skip Section 3 as well. Page 7 of these instructions will also look a little different due to software updates. The Sign Document window will most likely be Sign With a Digital ID; click on Continue. If you are including an image of your signature you will have to click on Create and follow the steps (also follow the directions in Section 1 for capturing your signature image). Otherwise you will enter your password and click on Sign.

- If you are a Bluebeam Revu user, please see Creating Digital IDs in Bluebeam Revu to set up your digital signature ID.

The following documents may be signed with the digital signatures methods above:

  • Professional Services Committee (PSC) Letters/Approvals
  • Design Exceptions
  • Letters to external partners
  • Expense Reports

If you are not sure if a document can be digitally signed, please reach out to your Assistant District/Division Engineers for guidance.

This information will be updated as needed. Please check back often.

Other helpful documents and tips: