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'''[[LPA:136.4 Consultant Selection and Consultant Contract Management#A consulting engineering firm|EPG 136.4.1.6 Conflict of Interest]]'''
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'''[[236.4 Description Writing and Titles#236.4.4 Title Services and Responsibility|EPG 236.4.4 Title Services and Responsibility]]'''
  
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12/16/19: Clarified guidance by adding information pertaining to when a consultant acts as a city engineer.  
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2/26/20: Guidance now reflects the recent interim guidance for determining responsibilities for the ADA transition plan and other construction requirements. EPG 236.4.4 Title Datum and Allied Services was retitled "Title Services and Responsibility".
  
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'''[[237.14 Electronic Design Data Delivery|EPG 237.14 Electronic Design Data Delivery]]'''
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'''[[607.1 Applications|EPG 607.1 Fencing Applications]]'''
  
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12/13/19: Guidance has been updated to reflect the use of the latest design software version.
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2/14/20: Guidance for installing Interstate highway fencing was revised to current practice.
  
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'''[[media:Form 806.8.2 dec 2019.pdf|Form 806.8.2, Project-Specific SWPPP Information]]'''  
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'''Deck rehabilitation'''
  
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12/13/19: This form (presented in [http://epg.modot.org/index.php/806.8_Storm_Water_Pollution_Prevention_Plan_(SWPPP)#806.8.1_Introduction_to_the_Storm_Water_Permit_and_Storm_Water_Polution_Prevention_Plan_.28SWPPP.29 EPG 806.8] and [http://epg.modot.org/index.php/Category:101_Standard_Forms#Design_Forms EPG 101]) now has a new page for REs/Inspectors to identify the BMPs that will be used on a project.
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2/6/20: Deck rehabilitation guidance has been updated to current methods.  Pay items in [[751.6 General Quantities#751.6.1 Index of Quantities|EPG 751.6.1 Index of Quantities]] were updated for supplementary wearing surface material.  Rehabilitation design guidance was expanded in [[751.1 Preliminary Design#751.1.3 Wearing Surfaces/Rehabs/Redecks/Widenings|EPG 751.1.3 Wearing Surfaces/Rehabs/Redecks/Widenings]] and [[751.40 Widening and Repair (LFD and Not Updated)#751.40.2.2 Special Repair Zones|EPG 751.40.2.2 Special Repair Zones through EPG 751.40.3.1 Wearing Surfaces]] and added in [[:Category:216 Removals for Bridge Structures#216.1 Construction Inspection Guidance for Sec 216|EPG 216 Removals for Bridge Structures]]. Standard detailing notes were updated to reflect these revisions. [[:Category:1039 Polymer Products|EPG 1039]] was re-titled as “Polymer Products”.
  
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'''[[237.14 Electronic Design Data Delivery#237.14.1 MoDOT and Consultant Electronic Design Data Requirements|EPG 237.14.1 MoDOT and Consultant Electronic Design Data Requirements]]'''
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'''[[:Category:109 Measurement and Payment#109.14 Price Adjustment for Fuel (for Sec 109.14)|EPG 109.14 Price Adjustment for Fuel]]'''
  
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12/12/19: Electronic Design Data guidance was clarified.
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1/30/20: Guidance has been coordinated with established AWP/SM practices.
  
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'''[[751.6 General Quantities#751.6.2.5 Concrete|EPG 751.6.2.5 Concrete]]'''
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'''[[751.6 General Quantities#751.6.2.17 Excavation|EPG 751.6.2.17 Excavation]]'''
  
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12/3/19: Guidance about rounding of concrete quantities for superstructure was clarified. Guidance was added to subtract concrete displaced by CIP piles.
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1/30/20: Excavation guidance has been updated to address Integral End Bents, remove Semi-Deep abutments and address effects of skew.  
  
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'''Reinforcement Details'''
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'''Nominal Acquisition Payment (NAP)'''
  
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12/2/19: Reinforcement details were updated in [[751.9 LFD Seismic#751.9.3.1.7 T- Joint Connections|EPG 751.9.3.1.7 T-Joint Connections]], [[751.31 Open Concrete Intermediate Bents#751.31.1.2 Rigid Frame- No Tie or Web Beam|EPG 751.31.1 and EPG 751.31.3]] and [[751.32 Concrete Pile Cap Intermediate Bents#751.32.4 Reinforcement|EPG 751.32.4 Reinforcement]] to be in accordance with new epoxy coated guidelines and with new development and splice length requirements. Alternate end bent reinforcement details for shallow structures were added in [[751.35 Concrete Pile Cap Integral End Bents#751.35.3.3 Prestressed Girder End Bent|EPG 751.35.3.3 through EPG 751.35.4.4]].      
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1/28/20: Guidance in [[236.6 Appraisal and Appraisal Review#D. Nominal Acquisition Payment (NAP)|EPG 236.6.3.3 Waiver Valuation]] was revised to state that NAP forms are now to be approved by the Asst. to the State Design Engineer prior to use.
  
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'''[[751.50 Standard Detailing Notes|EPG 751.50 Standard Detailing Notes]]'''
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'''[[121.6 STIP Amendments|EPG 121.6 STIP Amendments]]'''
  
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11/21/19: Guidance about underlined portions of notes was added.
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1/28/20: Guidance has been updated to reflect current practices.
  
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'''[[:Category:146 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)#When a DBE manufacturer|EPG 146.3.2.3 Commercially Useful Function (CUF)]]'''
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'''New QRG'''
  
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11/19/19: The location for storing CUF documents was updated from the archaic V: drive to eProjects.
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1/22/20: The new [http://epg.modot.mo.gov/forms/CM/AWP_MA_Retroactively_Update_Materials_Conversion_Factor.docx AWP MA Retroactively Updating Materials Conversion Factor] QRG is now available in [[:Category:101 Standard Forms#AASHTOWare Project Quick Reference Guides (QRGs)|EPG 101 Standard Forms]].
  
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'''[[751.11 Bearings#Taper|EPG 751.11.2.1 Elastomeric Bearings Taper]]'''
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'''New QRG'''  
  
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11/14/19: The illustrations have been revised to clarify the maximum allowed taper.
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1/17/20: The new [http://epg.modot.mo.gov/forms/CM/AWP_CM_Test_Equipment.doc AWP CM Test Equipment] QRG is now available in [[:Category:101 Standard Forms#AASHTOWare Project Quick Reference Guides (QRGs)|EPG 101 Standard Forms]].  
  
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'''New QRG'''  
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'''[[media:110.2 Storm Water Permit 2020.pdf|Storm Water Permit Sign]]'''
  
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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.  
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1/17/20: This MoDNR stormwater permit sign has been updated in [[:Category:110 State and Federal Wage Rates and Other Requirements#Storm Water Permit|EPG 110.2 Additional Posters for Federal-Aid and State-Aid Projects]].
  
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'''[[:Category:105 Control of Work#The DWR shall be created|EPG 105.9.3 Daily Work Reports]]'''
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'''Partial Depth Pavement Repairs'''
  
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11/6/19: Guidance has been added for when Daily Work Reports in AASHTOWARE may be suspended.
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1/16/20: Guidance for the selection of different partial depth repairs has been clarified. [[:Category:613 Pavement Repair#613.1.2 Class A Partial Depth Pavement Repairs (Sec 613.20)|Class A]] and [[:Category:613 Pavement Repair#613.1.3 Class B Partial Depth Pavement Repairs (Sec 613.30)|Class B]] repair guidance was modified while new guidance for [[:Category:613 Pavement Repair#613.1.4 Class C Partial Depth Pavement Repairs (Sec 613.35)|Class C]] repairs was added.
  
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'''[[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]]'''
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'''[[236.16 Outdoor Advertising#The information provided|EPG 236.16.5.1 Application Process]]'''
  
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10/28/19: Guidance has been clarified to better reflect current practices.
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1/15/20: Guidance was clarified.
  
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'''AASHTOWare'''
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'''[[751.50 Standard Detailing Notes#(K1.5.1)|EPG 751.50 Standard Detailing Notes K1.5.1 and K1.5.2]]'''
  
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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.
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1/14/20: Note K1.5 is now split into two notes, one for use with major roads and one for minor roads.  
  
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'''Drilled Shafts'''
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'''New Scenic Byways Article
  
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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.
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1/13/20: Guidance reflecting established practice is presented in the new article, [[236.18 Scenic Byways|EPG 236.18 Scenic Byways]].
  
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'''[[121.7 Program Estimates#The programming estimate must address|EPG 121.7 Program Estimates]]'''
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'''MoDOT's Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)'''
  
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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.
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1/10/20: [[806.8 Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)|EPG 806.8 Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)]] has been updated along with supporting guidance such as [[806.5 Site Inspections and BMP Repair|EPG 806.5 Site Inspections and BMP Repair]] to reflect the issuance of MoDOT's new State Operating Permit from DNR. Related new guidance includes [[237.2 Title Sheet#237.2.8 Estimated Area of Disturbance|EPG 237.2.8 Estimated Area of Disturbance]] and [[237.4 Plan-Profile Sheets#237.4.12 Erosion and Sediment Control Sheets|EPG 237.4.12 Erosion and Sediment Control Sheets]].
  
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'''Estimating Guidance Updates'''
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'''Use of Hyphens in Structural Detailing'''
  
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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.
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1/7/20: Guidance in [[751.5 Structural Detailing Guidelines#When dimensions and quantities|EPG 751.5.1.3.4 Plurality]] and [[751.5 Structural Detailing Guidelines#751.5.1.3.6 Punctuation|EPG 751.5.1.3.6 Punctuation]] was updated for the uniform use of hyphens.
  
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'''[[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]]'''  
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'''[[751.35 Concrete Pile Cap Integral End Bents#(d)|EPG 751.35.4.3 Wing Reinforcement]]'''
  
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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.
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12/19/19: H bar development lengths in end bent wings were slightly modified for rounding and for large skews.
  
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'''[[:Category:618 Mobilization#Additional Mobilization for Seeding|Additional Mobilization for Seeding]]'''
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'''[[:Category:409 Seal Coat#409.2.8 Method of Measurement|EPG 409.2.8 Method of Measurement]]'''
  
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10/17/19: Guidance for all jobs that contain the Additional Mobilization for Seeding pay item is now available.
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12/19/19: This new guidance clarifies the method of measurement for seal coat.
  
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'''[[:Category:505 Bridge Deck Concrete Wearing Surface#505.1.4 Polyester Polymer Concrete (PPC)|EPG 505.1.4 Polyester Polymer Concrete (PPC)]]'''
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'''[[236.3 Administration#236.3.12 Consultant Right of Way Acquisition and Relocation Services (RWRS)|EPG 236.3.12 Consultant Right of Way Acquisition and Relocation Services (RWRS)]]'''
  
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10/2/19: New guidance is now available for Polyester Polymer Concrete Overlay.
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12/19/19: This new guidance documents the established practice of initiating consultant right of way acquisition and relocations services.
  
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'''[[: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]]'''
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'''[[103.1 Bid Opening and Award Process#103.1.2.1 Emergency Work Procurement Process|EPG 103.1.2.1 Emergency Work Procurement Process]]'''
  
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9/26/19: This new guidance describes the latitude the State Construction and Materials Engineer has to grant time extensions for extreme events.
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12/18/19: New Emergency Work Procurement Process guidance reflecting established practice is now available.
  
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'''[[136.3 Federal Aid Basics#136.3.8.4 Bridge Engineering Assistance Program (BEAP)|EPG 136.3.8.4 Bridge Engineering Assistance Program (BEAP)]]'''
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'''[[LPA:136.4 Consultant Selection and Consultant Contract Management#A consulting engineering firm|EPG 136.4.1.6 Conflict of Interest]]'''
  
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9/18/19: Guidance has been updated to conform with the new BEAP contract.
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12/16/19: Clarified guidance by adding information pertaining to when a consultant acts as a city engineer.  
  
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'''Abbreviations used by Design'''
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'''[[237.14 Electronic Design Data Delivery|EPG 237.14 Electronic Design Data Delivery]]'''
  
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9/5/19: [[media:237 Design Abbreviations.docx|Design Abbreviations]] are now presented in [[:Category:237 Contract Plans#Design Abbreviations|EPG 237 Contract Plans]].
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12/13/19: Guidance has been updated to reflect the use of the latest design software version.
  
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'''Bridge Contract Plans'''
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'''[[media:Form 806.8.2 dec 2019.pdf|Form 806.8.2, Project-Specific SWPPP Information]]'''  
  
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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]].  
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12/13/19: This form (presented in [http://epg.modot.org/index.php/806.8_Storm_Water_Pollution_Prevention_Plan_(SWPPP)#806.8.1_Introduction_to_the_Storm_Water_Permit_and_Storm_Water_Polution_Prevention_Plan_.28SWPPP.29 EPG 806.8] and [http://epg.modot.org/index.php/Category:101_Standard_Forms#Design_Forms EPG 101]) now has a new page for REs/Inspectors to identify the BMPs that will be used on a project.
  
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'''Estimate Policies'''
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'''[[237.14 Electronic Design Data Delivery#237.14.1 MoDOT and Consultant Electronic Design Data Requirements|EPG 237.14.1 MoDOT and Consultant Electronic Design Data Requirements]]'''
  
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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.
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12/12/19: Electronic Design Data guidance was clarified.
  
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'''[[127.9 Floodplain Management|EPG 127.9 Floodplain Management]] and [[748.8 Development in Floodplains|EPG 748.8 Development in Floodplains]]'''
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'''[[751.6 General Quantities#751.6.2.5 Concrete|EPG 751.6.2.5 Concrete]]'''
  
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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".
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12/3/19: Guidance about rounding of concrete quantities for superstructure was clarified. Guidance was added to subtract concrete displaced by CIP piles.

Revision as of 09:51, 26 February 2020

EPG 236.4.4 Title Services and Responsibility

2/26/20: Guidance now reflects the recent interim guidance for determining responsibilities for the ADA transition plan and other construction requirements. EPG 236.4.4 Title Datum and Allied Services was retitled "Title Services and Responsibility".

EPG 607.1 Fencing Applications

2/14/20: Guidance for installing Interstate highway fencing was revised to current practice.

Deck rehabilitation

2/6/20: Deck rehabilitation guidance has been updated to current methods. Pay items in EPG 751.6.1 Index of Quantities were updated for supplementary wearing surface material. Rehabilitation design guidance was expanded in EPG 751.1.3 Wearing Surfaces/Rehabs/Redecks/Widenings and EPG 751.40.2.2 Special Repair Zones through EPG 751.40.3.1 Wearing Surfaces and added in EPG 216 Removals for Bridge Structures. Standard detailing notes were updated to reflect these revisions. EPG 1039 was re-titled as “Polymer Products”.

EPG 109.14 Price Adjustment for Fuel

1/30/20: Guidance has been coordinated with established AWP/SM practices.

EPG 751.6.2.17 Excavation

1/30/20: Excavation guidance has been updated to address Integral End Bents, remove Semi-Deep abutments and address effects of skew.

Nominal Acquisition Payment (NAP)

1/28/20: Guidance in EPG 236.6.3.3 Waiver Valuation was revised to state that NAP forms are now to be approved by the Asst. to the State Design Engineer prior to use.

EPG 121.6 STIP Amendments

1/28/20: Guidance has been updated to reflect current practices.

New QRG

1/22/20: The new AWP MA Retroactively Updating Materials Conversion Factor QRG is now available in EPG 101 Standard Forms.

New QRG

1/17/20: The new AWP CM Test Equipment QRG is now available in EPG 101 Standard Forms.

Storm Water Permit Sign

1/17/20: This MoDNR stormwater permit sign has been updated in EPG 110.2 Additional Posters for Federal-Aid and State-Aid Projects.

Partial Depth Pavement Repairs

1/16/20: Guidance for the selection of different partial depth repairs has been clarified. Class A and Class B repair guidance was modified while new guidance for Class C repairs was added.

EPG 236.16.5.1 Application Process

1/15/20: Guidance was clarified.

EPG 751.50 Standard Detailing Notes K1.5.1 and K1.5.2

1/14/20: Note K1.5 is now split into two notes, one for use with major roads and one for minor roads.

New Scenic Byways Article

1/13/20: Guidance reflecting established practice is presented in the new article, EPG 236.18 Scenic Byways.

MoDOT's Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)

1/10/20: EPG 806.8 Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) has been updated along with supporting guidance such as EPG 806.5 Site Inspections and BMP Repair to reflect the issuance of MoDOT's new State Operating Permit from DNR. Related new guidance includes EPG 237.2.8 Estimated Area of Disturbance and EPG 237.4.12 Erosion and Sediment Control Sheets.

Use of Hyphens in Structural Detailing

1/7/20: Guidance in EPG 751.5.1.3.4 Plurality and EPG 751.5.1.3.6 Punctuation was updated for the uniform use of hyphens.

EPG 751.35.4.3 Wing Reinforcement

12/19/19: H bar development lengths in end bent wings were slightly modified for rounding and for large skews.

EPG 409.2.8 Method of Measurement

12/19/19: This new guidance clarifies the method of measurement for seal coat.

EPG 236.3.12 Consultant Right of Way Acquisition and Relocation Services (RWRS)

12/19/19: This new guidance documents the established practice of initiating consultant right of way acquisition and relocations services.

EPG 103.1.2.1 Emergency Work Procurement Process

12/18/19: New Emergency Work Procurement Process guidance reflecting established practice is now available.

EPG 136.4.1.6 Conflict of Interest

12/16/19: Clarified guidance by adding information pertaining to when a consultant acts as a city engineer.

EPG 237.14 Electronic Design Data Delivery

12/13/19: Guidance has been updated to reflect the use of the latest design software version.

Form 806.8.2, Project-Specific SWPPP Information

12/13/19: This form (presented in EPG 806.8 and EPG 101) now has a new page for REs/Inspectors to identify the BMPs that will be used on a project.

EPG 237.14.1 MoDOT and Consultant Electronic Design Data Requirements

12/12/19: Electronic Design Data guidance was clarified.

EPG 751.6.2.5 Concrete

12/3/19: Guidance about rounding of concrete quantities for superstructure was clarified. Guidance was added to subtract concrete displaced by CIP piles.

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