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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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'''[[media:403 Guidance for Asphalt Cement Price Index Adjustments May 22 2020.docx|Guidance for Asphalt Cement Price Index Adjustments]], [[media:409 FY2021 Contract Seal Coat Guidelines b.docx|Contract Seal Coat Guidelines]] and [[media:409 FY May 21 2021 Seal Coat Plans.pdf|Contract Seal Coat pdf Plan Sheets]]'''
  
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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5/21/20: In [[:Category:403 Asphaltic Concrete Pavement|EPG 403 Asphaltic Concrete Pavement]], [[:Category:409 Seal Coat|EPG 409 Seal Coat]], [[413.3 Ultrathin Bonded Asphalt Wearing Surface|EPG 413.3 Ultrathin Bonded Asphalt Wearing Surface]] and other articles, this document has been updated to include CMS signs for Seal Coat projects. In EPG 409, the [[media:409 FY2021 Contract Seal Coat Guidelines b.docx|Contract Seal Coat Guidelines]] and [[media:409 FY May 21 2021 Seal Coat Plans.pdf|Contract Seal Coat pdf Plan Sheets]] were also updated for the CMS signs.
  
'''[[607.1 Applications|EPG 607.1 Fencing Applications]]'''
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'''[[751.50 Standard Detailing Notes#Use for all LRFD bridge final designs initiated|LRFD Design Specifications Update]]'''  
  
2/14/20: Guidance for installing Interstate highway fencing was revised to current practice.
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5/19/20: LRFD design specification notes were updated to reflect the required use of new or previous AASHTO releases.
  
'''Deck rehabilitation'''
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'''New QRG'''
  
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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5/15/20: The new [http://epg.modot.mo.gov/forms/CM/AWP_CO_Contract_Payment_Estimate_Exception_Override.doc AWP CO Contract Payment Estimate Exception Override] is now available.
  
'''[[: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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'''[[616.6 Temporary Traffic Control Zone Devices (MUTCD 6F)#616.6.2.2 Flags and Advance Warning Rail System on Signs|EPG 616.6.2.2 Flags and Advance Warning Rail System on Signs]]'''
  
1/30/20: Guidance has been coordinated with established AWP/SM practices.
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5/15/20: Guidance has been updated because flags now shall be used on the ROAD/BRIDGE WORK AHEAD signs during short durations projects in daytime hours.  Revised the photo of the sign and AWRS assemble without the flags.
  
'''[[751.6 General Quantities#751.6.2.17 Excavation|EPG 751.6.2.17 Excavation]]'''
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'''[[751.50 Standard Detailing Notes|EPG 751.50 Standard Detailing Notes]]'''
  
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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5/12/20: Numerous notes, especially [[751.50 Standard Detailing Notes#H10. Barriers – Type A, B, C, D and H|H10 notes]], have been revised to apply to all barriers.
  
'''Nominal Acquisition Payment (NAP)'''
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'''Accessible Pedestrian Signals'''  
  
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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5/7/20: [[642.4 Impact of the Project Category on ADA|EPG 642.4 Impact of the Project Category on ADA]], [[902.4 Signal Installations and Equipment|EPG 902.4 Signal Installations and Equipment]] and [[902.5 Traffic Control Signal Features (MUTCD Chapter 4D)#902.5.9 Provisions for Pedestrians (MUTCD Section 4D.03)|EPG 902.5.9 Provisions for Pedestrians]] were updated for the installation of audible pedestrian signals at intersections of projects requiring ADA upgrades. This updated guidance also applies to new construction projects.
  
'''[[121.6 STIP Amendments|EPG 121.6 STIP Amendments]]'''
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'''[[413.1 Micro-Surfacing|EPG 413.1 Micro-Surfacing]]'''
  
1/28/20: Guidance has been updated to reflect current practices.
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5/7/20: Guidance for single pass and double pass micro-surfacing was expanded. Guidance for micro-surfacing grade selection and surface preparation was also expanded.  New guidance for post construction and the method of measurement and basis of payment is now available.  
  
'''New QRG'''
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'''RAI and RWPA System Requirements'''
  
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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5/1/20: Guidance for RAI and RWPA data entry and media upload requirements was clarified or added in [[236.3 Administration|EPG 236.3 Administration]], [[236.5 Property Management|EPG 236.5 Property Management]], [[236.6 Appraisal and Appraisal Review#236.6.1.1 Appraisal Reports Required|EPG 236.6.1.1 Appraisal Reports Required]], [[236.7 Negotiation|EPG 236.7 Negotiation]] and [[236.10 Right Of Way Condemnation#236.10.7.11 RWPA System Requirements for Condemnations|EPG 236.10.7.11 RWPA System Requirements for Condemnations]].
  
'''New QRG'''  
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'''[[751.10 General Superstructure#751.10.1.14 Girder Haunch Reinforcement|EPG 751.10.1.14 Girder Haunch Reinforcement]] and [[751.22 P/S Concrete I Girders#751.22.3.6.1 Reinforcing Steel Details|EPG 751.22.3.6.1 Reinforcing Steel Details]]'''
  
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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4/30/20: Guidance about hairpin bar and projecting girder reinforcement height adjustment requirements for P/S girder excessive haunch has been clarified. The [[751.50 Standard Detailing Notes#Place notes H2c6.10 thru H2c6.14|Standard Detailing Note H2c6.10]] was also revised to reflect this clarification.  
  
'''[[media:110.2 Storm Water Permit 2020.pdf|Storm Water Permit Sign]]'''
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'''[[:Category:108 Prosecution and Progress#Professional Service Contract Labor|EPG 108.1.4, Professional Service Contract Labor]]'''
  
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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4/28/20: New guidance is now available for the relatively rare occurrence of professional service contract labor.
  
'''Partial Depth Pavement Repairs'''
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'''[[237.8 Contract Time#Contract Administrative Costs|EPG 237.8.2 Liquidation Damages]]'''
  
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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4/27/20: The "Contract Administrative Costs" table has been updated.
  
'''[[236.16 Outdoor Advertising#The information provided|EPG 236.16.5.1 Application Process]]'''
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'''New QRG'''
  
1/15/20: Guidance was clarified.
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11/14/19: The new [http://epg.modot.mo.gov/forms/CM/AWP_CO_DailyWorkReport_Deleting_Postings_and_Acceptance_Records.doc AWP CO Daily Work Report, Deleting DWR Postings and Acceptance Records QRG] is now available.  
  
'''[[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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'''[[236.17 Junkyards|EPG 236.17 Junkyards]]'''
  
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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4/22/20: Guidance has been clarified and updated.
  
'''New Scenic Byways Article
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'''[[:Category:134 Engineering Professional Services|EPG 134 Engineering Professional Services]]'''
  
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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4/17/20: The process for consultant agreements has been streamlined and other guidance has been clarified.
  
'''MoDOT's Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)'''
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'''Reinforcement of Concrete Pile Cap Intermediate Bents and Concrete Pile Cap Integral End Bents'''
  
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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4/17/20: Guidance was clarified about additional flexure reinforcement requirements between piles for pile cap intermediate bents and integral end bents and skin reinforcement spacing requirements.  This guidance was updated primarily in [[751.32 Concrete Pile Cap Intermediate Bents#751.32.4.1 Typical Pile Cap Bent|EPG 751.32.4.1 Typical Pile Cap Bent and EPG 751.32.4.2 Encased Pile Cap Bent]] as well as [[751.35 Concrete Pile Cap Integral End Bents#751.35.4.1 Wide Flange Beams & Plate Girders|EPG 751.35.4.1 Wide Flange Beams & Plate Girders and EPG 751.35.4.2 Prestressed I-Girders, Bulb-Tee Girders and NU-Girders]].
  
'''Use of Hyphens in Structural Detailing'''
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'''[[616.6 Temporary Traffic Control Zone Devices (MUTCD 6F)#Fig. 616.6.87.1 Rumble Strip Placement in Flagging Operations|EPG 616.6.87 Temporary Rumble Strips]]'''
  
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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4/14/20: In Figures 616.6.87.1 and 616.6.87.2, the short-term Rumble Strip Placement spacing was updated. For speed limits from 50-55 mph, the spacing is now 20 feet. For speed limits from 60-70 mph, the spacing is now 35 feet.
  
'''[[751.35 Concrete Pile Cap Integral End Bents#(d)|EPG 751.35.4.3 Wing Reinforcement]]'''
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'''Bluebeam Revu'''
  
12/19/19: H bar development lengths in end bent wings were slightly modified for rounding and for large skews.
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4/10/20: In [[:Category:239 Construction Inspection Guidelines for Final Plans|EPG 239 Construction Inspection Guidelines for Final Plans]], district construction staff can now easily access vital Bluebeam Revu resources to prepare final as-built plans. These resources include [[media:239 Creating Digital IDs in Bluebeam Revu.pdf|Creating Digital IDs in Bluebeam Revu]], [[media:239 Preparing As-Built Plans.pdf|Preparing As-Built (Final) Plans in Construction Using Bluebeam Revu]], [[media:239 Revu 2015 Training Manual.pdf|Bluebeam Revu Training Manual (2015)]] and [[media:239 Where to Save Stamps.pdf|Where to Save Stamps]].
  
'''[[:Category:409 Seal Coat#409.2.8 Method of Measurement|EPG 409.2.8 Method of Measurement]]'''
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'''Fracture Critical Member (FCM) Notes'''
  
12/19/19: This new guidance clarifies the method of measurement for seal coat.
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4/720:  Fracture Critical Member (FCM) notes have been revised and moved from [https://epg.modot.org/index.php/751.5_Structural_Detailing_Guidelines#751.5.9.3.3_Fracture_Control_Plan_.28FCP.29 EPG 751.5.9.3.3] to [https://epg.modot.org/index.php/751.50_Standard_Detailing_Notes#A5._Miscellaneous EPG 751.50 A5.1] and [[751.50 Standard Detailing Notes#(H1.23)|EPG 751.50 H1.23]].
  
'''[[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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'''[[127.29 Storm Water#127.29.8 MCM 6: Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping|EPG 127.29.8 MCM 6: Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping]]'''
  
12/19/19: This new guidance documents the established practice of initiating consultant right of way acquisition and relocations services.
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4/7/20: The guidance for the Facility Runoff Control Plan form has been expanded.
  
'''[[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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'''[[236.16 Outdoor Advertising|EPG 236.16 Outdoor Advertising]]'''
  
12/18/19: New Emergency Work Procurement Process guidance reflecting established practice is now available.
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4/6/20: Guidance was clarified and updated to current practice. Vegetation policies were updated to match traffic policies for work on right of way.
  
'''[[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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'''[[:Category:113 Construction Inspection Guidance for Contractor's Claims|EPG 113 Construction Inspection Guidance for Contractor's Claims]]'''
  
12/16/19: Clarified guidance by adding information pertaining to when a consultant acts as a city engineer.  
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4/2/20: The procedures for handling contractor claims has been updated.
  
'''[[237.14 Electronic Design Data Delivery|EPG 237.14 Electronic Design Data Delivery]]'''
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'''[[903.9 General Information Signs#903.9.9 City/County Limit Signs (I4, I5, I6 Series)|EPG 903.9.9 City/County Limit Signs (I4, I5, I6 Series)]]'''
  
12/13/19: Guidance has been updated to reflect the use of the latest design software version.
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4/1/20: Guidance was clarified for where inadequate space exists to install a city limits sign at the standard location.
  
'''[[media:Form 806.8.2 dec 2019.pdf|Form 806.8.2, Project-Specific SWPPP Information]]'''  
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'''[[153.8 Design#DE62|Design Division eAgreement Contracts]]'''
  
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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3/31/20: New guidance is available for DE62 Stream Wetland Credit Purchase Agreement and DE66 TCF Bat Habitat Credit Purchase Agreement.
  
'''[[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:402 Bituminous Surface Leveling|Contract Leveling Course (CLC)]] and [[:Category:409 Seal Coat|Seal Coat]]'''  
  
12/12/19: Electronic Design Data guidance was clarified.
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3/25/20: The Contract Leveling Course and Seal Coat guidelines, as well as their pdf files, were updated.  
  
'''[[751.6 General Quantities#751.6.2.5 Concrete|EPG 751.6.2.5 Concrete]]'''
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'''[[147.4 Fixed Price Variable Scope (FPVS) Contracting|EPG 147.4 Fixed Price Variable Scope Contracting]]'''
  
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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3/25/20: This new article provides guidance for the new contracting method, FPVS Contracting.

Revision as of 09:55, 22 May 2020

Guidance for Asphalt Cement Price Index Adjustments, Contract Seal Coat Guidelines and Contract Seal Coat pdf Plan Sheets

5/21/20: In EPG 403 Asphaltic Concrete Pavement, EPG 409 Seal Coat, EPG 413.3 Ultrathin Bonded Asphalt Wearing Surface and other articles, this document has been updated to include CMS signs for Seal Coat projects. In EPG 409, the Contract Seal Coat Guidelines and Contract Seal Coat pdf Plan Sheets were also updated for the CMS signs.

LRFD Design Specifications Update

5/19/20: LRFD design specification notes were updated to reflect the required use of new or previous AASHTO releases.

New QRG

5/15/20: The new AWP CO Contract Payment Estimate Exception Override is now available.

EPG 616.6.2.2 Flags and Advance Warning Rail System on Signs

5/15/20: Guidance has been updated because flags now shall be used on the ROAD/BRIDGE WORK AHEAD signs during short durations projects in daytime hours. Revised the photo of the sign and AWRS assemble without the flags.

EPG 751.50 Standard Detailing Notes

5/12/20: Numerous notes, especially H10 notes, have been revised to apply to all barriers.

Accessible Pedestrian Signals

5/7/20: EPG 642.4 Impact of the Project Category on ADA, EPG 902.4 Signal Installations and Equipment and EPG 902.5.9 Provisions for Pedestrians were updated for the installation of audible pedestrian signals at intersections of projects requiring ADA upgrades. This updated guidance also applies to new construction projects.

EPG 413.1 Micro-Surfacing

5/7/20: Guidance for single pass and double pass micro-surfacing was expanded. Guidance for micro-surfacing grade selection and surface preparation was also expanded. New guidance for post construction and the method of measurement and basis of payment is now available.

RAI and RWPA System Requirements

5/1/20: Guidance for RAI and RWPA data entry and media upload requirements was clarified or added in EPG 236.3 Administration, EPG 236.5 Property Management, EPG 236.6.1.1 Appraisal Reports Required, EPG 236.7 Negotiation and EPG 236.10.7.11 RWPA System Requirements for Condemnations.

EPG 751.10.1.14 Girder Haunch Reinforcement and EPG 751.22.3.6.1 Reinforcing Steel Details

4/30/20: Guidance about hairpin bar and projecting girder reinforcement height adjustment requirements for P/S girder excessive haunch has been clarified. The Standard Detailing Note H2c6.10 was also revised to reflect this clarification.

EPG 108.1.4, Professional Service Contract Labor

4/28/20: New guidance is now available for the relatively rare occurrence of professional service contract labor.

EPG 237.8.2 Liquidation Damages

4/27/20: The "Contract Administrative Costs" table has been updated.

New QRG

11/14/19: The new AWP CO Daily Work Report, Deleting DWR Postings and Acceptance Records QRG is now available.

EPG 236.17 Junkyards

4/22/20: Guidance has been clarified and updated.

EPG 134 Engineering Professional Services

4/17/20: The process for consultant agreements has been streamlined and other guidance has been clarified.

Reinforcement of Concrete Pile Cap Intermediate Bents and Concrete Pile Cap Integral End Bents

4/17/20: Guidance was clarified about additional flexure reinforcement requirements between piles for pile cap intermediate bents and integral end bents and skin reinforcement spacing requirements. This guidance was updated primarily in EPG 751.32.4.1 Typical Pile Cap Bent and EPG 751.32.4.2 Encased Pile Cap Bent as well as EPG 751.35.4.1 Wide Flange Beams & Plate Girders and EPG 751.35.4.2 Prestressed I-Girders, Bulb-Tee Girders and NU-Girders.

EPG 616.6.87 Temporary Rumble Strips

4/14/20: In Figures 616.6.87.1 and 616.6.87.2, the short-term Rumble Strip Placement spacing was updated. For speed limits from 50-55 mph, the spacing is now 20 feet. For speed limits from 60-70 mph, the spacing is now 35 feet.

Bluebeam Revu

4/10/20: In EPG 239 Construction Inspection Guidelines for Final Plans, district construction staff can now easily access vital Bluebeam Revu resources to prepare final as-built plans. These resources include Creating Digital IDs in Bluebeam Revu, Preparing As-Built (Final) Plans in Construction Using Bluebeam Revu, Bluebeam Revu Training Manual (2015) and Where to Save Stamps.

Fracture Critical Member (FCM) Notes

4/720: Fracture Critical Member (FCM) notes have been revised and moved from EPG 751.5.9.3.3 to EPG 751.50 A5.1 and EPG 751.50 H1.23.

EPG 127.29.8 MCM 6: Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping

4/7/20: The guidance for the Facility Runoff Control Plan form has been expanded.

EPG 236.16 Outdoor Advertising

4/6/20: Guidance was clarified and updated to current practice. Vegetation policies were updated to match traffic policies for work on right of way.

EPG 113 Construction Inspection Guidance for Contractor's Claims

4/2/20: The procedures for handling contractor claims has been updated.

EPG 903.9.9 City/County Limit Signs (I4, I5, I6 Series)

4/1/20: Guidance was clarified for where inadequate space exists to install a city limits sign at the standard location.

Design Division eAgreement Contracts

3/31/20: New guidance is available for DE62 Stream Wetland Credit Purchase Agreement and DE66 TCF Bat Habitat Credit Purchase Agreement.

Contract Leveling Course (CLC) and Seal Coat

3/25/20: The Contract Leveling Course and Seal Coat guidelines, as well as their pdf files, were updated.

EPG 147.4 Fixed Price Variable Scope Contracting

3/25/20: This new article provides guidance for the new contracting method, FPVS Contracting.