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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]]'''
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'''New QRG'''
  
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.
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7/10/20: The new [http://epg.modot.mo.gov/forms/CM/AWP_MA_Sample_Record_Changing_Material_Code_Source_or_SampleType.docx AWP MA Sample Record Changing Material Code Source or Sample Type] is now available in [[:Category:101 Standard Forms#AASHTOWare Project Quick Reference Guides (QRGs)|EPG 101 Standard Forms, AASHTOWare Project Quick Reference Guides (QRGs)]].
  
'''[[751.50 Standard Detailing Notes|EPG 751.50 Standard Detailing Notes]]'''
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'''[[902.19 Construction Inspection Guidelines for Sec 902#Signal Maintenance|EPG 902.19 Construction Inspection Guidelines for Sec 902]]
  
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.
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7/10/20: New signal maintenance guidance provides more details on the intent of Sec 902.2 and helps ensure consistent administration of contract signal work.
  
'''Accessible Pedestrian Signals'''  
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'''[[153.15 Maintenance|EPG 153.15 Maintenance]]'''
  
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 upgradesThis updated guidance also applies to new construction projects.
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7/2/20: The signature requirements for 7 contracts were updated.  Several archaic contracts were deleted.
  
'''[[413.1 Micro-Surfacing|EPG 413.1 Micro-Surfacing]]'''
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'''Electronically Signed and Sealed Plan Sheets for Consultant Designed Projects'''
  
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.  
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7/2/20: Guidance in [[237.9 Submission of Plans and Supporting Documents#If choosing to electronically sign|EPG 237.9.6 Consultant Designed Projects]] was updated to show the new security requirements associated with the upgrade of ProjectWise to Version 10.
  
'''RAI and RWPA System Requirements'''
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'''[[:Category:903 Highway Signing|EPG 903 Highway Signing]]'''
  
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]].
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7/2/20: A large number of updates to current practices, including new guidance for consumable inventory and operational updates, are now available in [[:Category:903 Highway Signing|EPG 903 Highway Signing]], [[903.2 Extent of Signing|EPG 903.2 Extent of Signing]] and the newly re-titled [[903.3 Ground-Mounted Sign Supports|EPG 903.3 Ground-Mounted Sign Supports]] (formerly EPG 903.3 Post-Mounted Signing).
  
'''[[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]]'''
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'''[[153.14 Information Systems|EPG 153.14 Information Systems]]'''
  
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.  
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7/1/20: The signature requirements for these agreements have been updated.
  
'''[[:Category:108 Prosecution and Progress#Professional Service Contract Labor|EPG 108.1.4, Professional Service Contract Labor]]'''
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'''[[153.13 Human Resources|EPG 153.13 Human Resources]]'''
  
4/28/20: New guidance is now available for the relatively rare occurrence of professional service contract labor.
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7/1/20: The signature requirements for HR04 and HR05 have been updated and clarified.
  
'''[[237.8 Contract Time#Contract Administrative Costs|EPG 237.8.2 Liquidation Damages]]'''
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'''[[153.12 Highway Safety|EPG 153.12 Highway Safety]]'''
  
4/27/20: The "Contract Administrative Costs" table has been updated.
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7/1/20: The drafting, review and signature requirements for these contracts have been updated and clarified.
  
'''New QRG'''
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'''[[:Category:134 Engineering Professional Services#134.3.2 Fixed Fee Review|EPG 134.3.2 Fixed Fee Review]]'''
  
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.  
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6/25/20: Clarified guidance about fixed fees and the on-call master agreements.
  
'''[[236.17 Junkyards|EPG 236.17 Junkyards]]'''
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'''[[:Category:134 Engineering Professional Services#Consultant invoices for projects|EPG 134.5.1 Invoicing]]'''
  
4/22/20: Guidance has been clarified and updated.
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6/24/20: Additional contact guidance is now available.
  
'''[[:Category:134 Engineering Professional Services|EPG 134 Engineering Professional Services]]'''
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'''[[153.18 Multimodal|EPG 153.18 Multimodal]]'''
  
4/17/20: The process for consultant agreements has been streamlined and other guidance has been clarified.
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6/23/20: A new eAgreement, MO21 Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security Act Agreement, has been added to the listings.  
  
'''Reinforcement of Concrete Pile Cap Intermediate Bents and Concrete Pile Cap Integral End Bents'''
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'''[[media: 703.2.12 PODI Bridge Deck Pour Checklist.pdf|PODI Bridge Deck Pour Checklist]]'''
  
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]].
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6/23/20: The new, FHWA-based "PODI Bridfe Deck Pour Checklist" fillable form replaces the former textual guidance of [[:Category:703 Concrete Masonry Construction#703.2.12 Checklist|EPG 703.2.12 Checklist]].  The form is also available in [[:Category:101 Standard Forms#Construction and Materials|EPG 101 Standard Forms, Construction and Materials]].
  
'''[[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]]'''
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'''[[:Category:105 Control of Work#105.9.14 Project Diaries|EPG 105.9.14 Project Diaries]]'''
  
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.
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6/19/20:  Guidance has been updated to current AASHTOWARE procedures.
  
'''Bluebeam Revu'''
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'''[[237.9 Submission of Plans and Supporting Documents#237.9.3.6 Finalizing the PS&E for Advertisement|EPG 237.9.3.6 Finalizing the PS&E for Advertisement]] and [[237.9 Submission of Plans and Supporting Documents#237.9.3.7 Posting Projects for Advertisement|EPG 237.9.3.7 Posting Projects for Advertisement]]'''
  
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]].
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6/18/20: Guidance has been updated since proposals are not advertised anymore.  The proposal is now split into a Bid Book, Roadway JSPs, and Bridge JSPs and each is advertised.
  
'''Fracture Critical Member (FCM) Notes'''
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'''[[:Category:146 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)#When a DBE is a prime|EPG 146.3.1 DBE Subcontract – Performing Work Onsite]]'''
  
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]].
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6/17/20: New guidance clarified that when a DBE is a prime contractor, a CUF should be performed on the DBE firm as well as any other DBE firms being utilized. The CUF review should be conducted on the prime DBE every 60 days until the project is completed.  
  
'''[[127.29 Storm Water#127.29.8 MCM 6: Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping|EPG 127.29.8 MCM 6: Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping]]'''
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'''New QRG'''
  
4/7/20: The guidance for the Facility Runoff Control Plan form has been expanded.
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6/11/20: The new [http://epg.modot.mo.gov/forms/CM/AWP_MA_IAS_Lab_Audit.doc AWP MA I.A.S. Lab Audit] is now available.
  
'''[[236.16 Outdoor Advertising|EPG 236.16 Outdoor Advertising]]'''
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'''[[751.12 Barriers, Curbs and Fences|EPG 751.12 Barriers, Curbs and Fences]]'''
  
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.
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6/9/20: EPG 751.12 Protective Barriers was retitled EPG 751.12 Barriers, Curbs and Fences. Most of the article's contents was updated with guidance for new Type H barrier. Type D barrier is now the standard barrier for most bridges.
  
'''[[:Category:113 Construction Inspection Guidance for Contractor's Claims|EPG 113 Construction Inspection Guidance for Contractor's Claims]]'''
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'''[[153.21 Transportation Planning|EPG 153.21 Transportation Planning]]'''  
  
4/2/20: The procedures for handling contractor claims has been updated.
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6/5/20: New eAgreement, TP06 Planning Consolidated Grant and Surface Transportation Block Grant Program Agreement, has been added to the listings.  
  
'''[[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)]]'''
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'''[[:Category:174 Maintenance Management System (MMS)|EPG 174 Maintenance Management System (MMS)]]'''
  
4/1/20: Guidance was clarified for where inadequate space exists to install a city limits sign at the standard location.
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6/2/20: This new article is a high-level introduction to MMS and provides users with access to the web-based program.
  
'''[[153.8 Design#DE62|Design Division eAgreement Contracts]]'''
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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]]'''
  
3/31/20: New guidance is available for DE62 Stream Wetland Credit Purchase Agreement and DE66 TCF Bat Habitat Credit Purchase Agreement.
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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.
  
'''[[:Category:402 Bituminous Surface Leveling|Contract Leveling Course (CLC)]] and [[:Category:409 Seal Coat|Seal Coat]]'''  
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'''[[751.50 Standard Detailing Notes#Use for all LRFD bridge final designs initiated|LRFD Design Specifications Update]]'''  
  
3/25/20: The Contract Leveling Course and Seal Coat guidelines, as well as their pdf files, were updated.  
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5/19/20: LRFD design specification notes were updated to reflect the required use of new or previous AASHTO releases.
  
'''[[147.4 Fixed Price Variable Scope (FPVS) Contracting|EPG 147.4 Fixed Price Variable Scope Contracting]]'''
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'''New QRG'''
  
3/25/20: This new article provides guidance for the new contracting method, FPVS Contracting.
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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.
  
'''[[153.19 Right of Way|EPG 153.19 Right of Way]]'''
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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]]'''
  
3/24/20: New eAgreements, RW55 - RW60, has been added to the listings.
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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.
  
'''[[:Category:642 Pedestrian Facilities|EPG 642 Pedestrian Facilities]]'''
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'''[[751.50 Standard Detailing Notes|EPG 751.50 Standard Detailing Notes]]'''
  
3/20/20: Please closely read this article since most of the article has been re-written. EPG 642.1 through EPG 642.5 have been slightly revised and renumbered as EPG 642.8 through EPG 642.12.
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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.
  
'''[[127.27 Guidelines for Obtaining Environmental Clearance for Off-Site Activities|EPG 127.27 Guidelines for Obtaining Environmental Clearance for Off-Site Activities]]'''
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'''Accessible Pedestrian Signals'''  
  
3/16/20: Borrow practices have been clarified and new permit information has been provided.
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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.

Revision as of 13:56, 10 July 2020

New QRG

7/10/20: The new AWP MA Sample Record Changing Material Code Source or Sample Type is now available in EPG 101 Standard Forms, AASHTOWare Project Quick Reference Guides (QRGs).

EPG 902.19 Construction Inspection Guidelines for Sec 902

7/10/20: New signal maintenance guidance provides more details on the intent of Sec 902.2 and helps ensure consistent administration of contract signal work.

EPG 153.15 Maintenance

7/2/20: The signature requirements for 7 contracts were updated. Several archaic contracts were deleted.

Electronically Signed and Sealed Plan Sheets for Consultant Designed Projects

7/2/20: Guidance in EPG 237.9.6 Consultant Designed Projects was updated to show the new security requirements associated with the upgrade of ProjectWise to Version 10.

EPG 903 Highway Signing

7/2/20: A large number of updates to current practices, including new guidance for consumable inventory and operational updates, are now available in EPG 903 Highway Signing, EPG 903.2 Extent of Signing and the newly re-titled EPG 903.3 Ground-Mounted Sign Supports (formerly EPG 903.3 Post-Mounted Signing).

EPG 153.14 Information Systems

7/1/20: The signature requirements for these agreements have been updated.

EPG 153.13 Human Resources

7/1/20: The signature requirements for HR04 and HR05 have been updated and clarified.

EPG 153.12 Highway Safety

7/1/20: The drafting, review and signature requirements for these contracts have been updated and clarified.

EPG 134.3.2 Fixed Fee Review

6/25/20: Clarified guidance about fixed fees and the on-call master agreements.

EPG 134.5.1 Invoicing

6/24/20: Additional contact guidance is now available.

EPG 153.18 Multimodal

6/23/20: A new eAgreement, MO21 Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security Act Agreement, has been added to the listings.

PODI Bridge Deck Pour Checklist

6/23/20: The new, FHWA-based "PODI Bridfe Deck Pour Checklist" fillable form replaces the former textual guidance of EPG 703.2.12 Checklist. The form is also available in EPG 101 Standard Forms, Construction and Materials.

EPG 105.9.14 Project Diaries

6/19/20: Guidance has been updated to current AASHTOWARE procedures.

EPG 237.9.3.6 Finalizing the PS&E for Advertisement and EPG 237.9.3.7 Posting Projects for Advertisement

6/18/20: Guidance has been updated since proposals are not advertised anymore. The proposal is now split into a Bid Book, Roadway JSPs, and Bridge JSPs and each is advertised.

EPG 146.3.1 DBE Subcontract – Performing Work Onsite

6/17/20: New guidance clarified that when a DBE is a prime contractor, a CUF should be performed on the DBE firm as well as any other DBE firms being utilized. The CUF review should be conducted on the prime DBE every 60 days until the project is completed.

New QRG

6/11/20: The new AWP MA I.A.S. Lab Audit is now available.

EPG 751.12 Barriers, Curbs and Fences

6/9/20: EPG 751.12 Protective Barriers was retitled EPG 751.12 Barriers, Curbs and Fences. Most of the article's contents was updated with guidance for new Type H barrier. Type D barrier is now the standard barrier for most bridges.

EPG 153.21 Transportation Planning

6/5/20: New eAgreement, TP06 Planning Consolidated Grant and Surface Transportation Block Grant Program Agreement, has been added to the listings.

EPG 174 Maintenance Management System (MMS)

6/2/20: This new article is a high-level introduction to MMS and provides users with access to the web-based program.

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.