Difference between revisions of "Recent Policy Changes in the EPG"

From Engineering_Policy_Guide
Jump to navigation Jump to search
m (EPG 751.5.1.3)
m (EPG 751)
(146 intermediate revisions by the same user not shown)
Line 2: Line 2:
 
{| cellspacing="3"  
 
{| cellspacing="3"  
 
|valign="top" cellspacinepgg="0" cellpadding="5" style="border: 1px solid #74BAAC; background:#DCEDEA"|
 
|valign="top" cellspacinepgg="0" cellpadding="5" style="border: 1px solid #74BAAC; background:#DCEDEA"|
'''Use of Hyphens in Structural Detailing'''
+
'''Integral End Bent Simple and Rigorous Pile Design'''
  
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.
+
11/30/20: Guidance in [[751.1 Preliminary Design#751.1.2.22 Types of Piling|EPG 751.1.2.22 Types of Piling ]], [[751.1 Preliminary Design#751.1.2.23 Estimating the Lengths of Piles|EPG 751.1.2.23 Estimating the Lengths of Piles]], [[751.35 Concrete Pile Cap Integral End Bents#751.35.2.4.2 Pile Design|EPG 751.35.2.4.2 Pile Design]], [[751.36 Driven Piles#751.36.5.2 Structural Resistance Factor (ϕc and ϕf) for Strength Limit State|EPG 751.36.5.2 Structural Resistance Factor (ϕ<sub>c</sub> and ϕ<sub>f</sub>) for Strength Limit State]] and [[751.36 Driven Piles#751.36.5.7 Design Values for Steel Pile|EPG 751.36.5.7 Design Values for Steel Pile]] was updated to implement and clarify integral end bent simple and rigorous pile design procedure.
  
'''[[751.35 Concrete Pile Cap Integral End Bents#(d)|EPG 751.35.4.3 Wing Reinforcement]]'''
+
'''[[153.18 Multimodal#MO53|EPG 153.18 Multimodal]]'''
  
12/19/19: H bar development lengths in end bent wings were slightly modified for rounding and for large skews.
+
11/24/20: Information is now available for the new template, MO53 Preliminary Engineering Master Agreement.
  
'''[[:Category:409 Seal Coat#409.2.8 Method of Measurement|EPG 409.2.8 Method of Measurement]]'''
+
'''[[LPA:136.11 Local Public Agency Construction#136.11.13 Documentation Requirements|EPG 136.11.13 Documentation Requirements]]
  
12/19/19: This new guidance clarifies the method of measurement for seal coat.
+
11/23/20: MoDOT will no longer be approving specific software for use; the LPA must ensure the software chosen meets the outlined criteria.  Guidance about what should be documented in the construction diaries was clarified in [[LPA:136.11 Local Public Agency Construction#136.11.13.1 Project Diaries|EPG 136.11.13.1 Project Diaries]].
  
'''[[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)]]'''
+
'''[[751.50 Standard Detailing Notes#I4. Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Wrap - Bent Cap Shear Strengthening|EPG 751.50, I4. Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Wrap - Bent Cap Shear Strengthening]]'''
  
12/19/19: This new guidance documents the established practice of initiating consultant right of way acquisition and relocations services.
+
11/20/20: New standard notes for Standard Drawing RHB08 to clarify note regarding design force.
  
'''[[103.1 Bid Opening and Award Process#103.1.2.1 Emergency Work Procurement Process|EPG 103.1.2.1 Emergency Work Procurement Process]]'''
+
'''[[147.3 Job Order Contracting (JOC)#147.3.6 Closing JOC Contracts|EPG 147.3.6 Closing JOC Contracts]]'''
  
12/18/19: New Emergency Work Procurement Process guidance reflecting established practice is now available.
+
11/12/20: Clarified that a Materials Summary is not needed for Job Order Contracts.
  
'''[[LPA:136.4 Consultant Selection and Consultant Contract Management#A consulting engineering firm|EPG 136.4.1.6 Conflict of Interest]]'''
+
'''Wing Lengths and C Bars'''
  
12/16/19: Clarified guidance by adding information pertaining to when a consultant acts as a city engineer.  
+
11/12/20: In [[751.1 Preliminary Design#751.1.2.2 Wing Lengths|EPG 751.1.2.2 Wing Lengths]], guidance was added to consider making short turned-back wings sufficiently long so that the Type D barrier end section does not require extensive. In [[751.12 Barriers, Railings, Curbs and Fences#751.12.1.2.1 Slip Forming|EPG 751.12.1.2.1 Slip Forming]], replaced guidance about determining C bars lengths with actual length of C bars.
  
'''[[237.14 Electronic Design Data Delivery|EPG 237.14 Electronic Design Data Delivery]]'''
+
'''[[media:616.8.10 interim.pdf|Fig. 616.8.10 - TMA Flagger - Lane Closure on Two-Lane Highways Using TMA Flaggers - DE/CM/MT]]'''
  
12/13/19: Guidance has been updated to reflect the use of the latest design software version.
+
11/10/20: Interim guidance for TMA flagger operations is now available in [[616.8 Typical Applications (MUTCD 6H)|EPG 616.8 Typical Applications]].
  
'''[[media:Form 806.8.2 dec 2019.pdf|Form 806.8.2, Project-Specific SWPPP Information]]'''  
+
'''[[751.5 Structural Detailing Guidelines|EPG 751.5 Structural Detailing Guidelines]]'''
  
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.
+
11/9/20: Guidance has been added ([[751.5 Structural Detailing Guidelines#751.5.9.2.1.1 Reinforcing Callouts|EPG 751.5.9.2.1.1 Reinforcing Callouts]], for example) to standardize the format for reinforcing callouts.
  
'''[[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]]'''
+
'''[[121.3 The Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP)|EPG 121.3 The Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP)]]'''
  
12/12/19: Electronic Design Data guidance was clarified.
+
11/5/20: STIP information and the annual process to update the STIP were updated to current practice.
  
'''[[751.6 General Quantities#751.6.2.5 Concrete|EPG 751.6.2.5 Concrete]]'''
+
'''[[751.50 Standard Detailing Notes#(A2.9)|Updated Standard Detailing Note]]'''
  
12/3/19: Guidance about rounding of concrete quantities for superstructure was clarified. Guidance was added to subtract concrete displaced by CIP piles.
+
11/2/20: Verbiage in A2.9 was updated to match new Standard Plan wording.
  
'''Reinforcement Details'''
+
'''[[:Category:129 Public Involvement|EPG 129 Public Involvement]] and [[127.14 National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Classification and Documents#127.14.3.1 Categorical Exclusion|EPG 127.14.3.1 Categorical Exclusion]]'''
  
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]].      
+
10/30/20: Updated Programmatic Categorical Exclusion (PCE) and “virtual” public involvement requirements to bring policy into compliance with the federal NEPA regulations. EPG 129 Public Involvement was generally re-written.
  
'''[[751.50 Standard Detailing Notes|EPG 751.50 Standard Detailing Notes]]'''
+
'''[[751.1 Preliminary Design#751.1.2.22 Types of Piling|EPG 751.1.2.22 Types of Piling]] and [[751.24 LFD Retaining Walls#MSE Wall Construction:|EPG 751.24.2.1 Design, MSE Wall Construction: Pipe Pile Spacers Guidance]]'''
  
11/21/19: Guidance about underlined portions of notes was added.
+
10/30/20: Guidance clarified pile spacer embedment requirements when rock is anticipated within a 5 - 10 ft. zone below the MSE wall leveling pad.
  
'''[[:Category:146 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)#When a DBE manufacturer|EPG 146.3.2.3 Commercially Useful Function (CUF)]]'''
+
'''Sand Barrel Impact Attenuator Arrays'''
  
11/19/19: The location for storing CUF documents was updated from the archaic V: drive to eProjects.
+
10/29/20: Guidance in [[:Category:612 Impact Attenuators#612.2 Sand-Filled Impact Attenuators (Sand Barrels)|EPG 612.2 Sand-Filled Impact Attenuators (Sand Barrels)]] and [[:Category:612 Impact Attenuators#Sand-Filled Impact Attenuator Array|EPG 612.3 Construction Inspection Guidelines]] was updated to clarify how the sand barrel impact attenuator arrays are paid for and used in work zones.
  
'''[[751.11 Bearings#Taper|EPG 751.11.2.1 Elastomeric Bearings Taper]]'''
+
'''[[:Category:134 Engineering Professional Services#134.2.4 Consultant Solicitation and Selection Process – Standard Solicitation Method for On-Call Cost Plus Fixed Fee Contracts|EPG 134.2.4 Consultant Solicitation and Selection Process – Standard Solicitation Method for On-Call Cost Plus Fixed Fee Contracts]]'''
  
11/14/19: The illustrations have been revised to clarify the maximum allowed taper.
+
10/28/20: On-call consultant guidance has been updated.
  
'''New QRG'''  
+
'''[[237.8 Contract Time#237.8.2 Liquidated Damages|EPG 237.8.2 Liquidated Damages]]'''
  
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.  
+
10/26/20: Guidance was clarified to provide justification for higher liquidated damages.
  
'''[[:Category:105 Control of Work#The DWR shall be created|EPG 105.9.3 Daily Work Reports]]'''
+
'''[[:Category:1048 Pavement Marking Material#1048.2.7.3 Acceptance|EPG 1048.2.7.3 Acceptance]]'''
  
11/6/19: Guidance has been added for when Daily Work Reports in AASHTOWARE may be suspended.
+
10/22/20: Guidance has been updated to reflect the current process for how acrylic waterborne and high build acrylic waterborne traffic marking are accepted.
  
'''[[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]]'''
+
'''Minimum Wall Thickness for CIP Piles and Limited Nominal Axial Resistance of CIP Piles Embedded and Tipped in Cohesionless Soils'''
  
10/28/19: Guidance has been clarified to better reflect current practices.
+
10/19/20: Guidance in [[751.36 Driven Piles|EPG 751.36 Driven Piles]] (particularly in [[751.36 Driven Piles#751.36.2.2.2 Cast-In-Place (CIP) Pile|EPG 751.36.2.2.2 Cast-In-Place (CIP) Pile]], [[751.36 Driven Piles#751.36.5.7.1 Design Values for Individual HP Pile|EPG 751.36.5.7.1 Design Values for Individual HP Pile]], and [[751.36 Driven Piles#751.36.5.10 Pile Nominal Axial Compressive Resistance|EPG 751.36.5.10 Pile Nominal Axial Compressive Resistance]]) was updated to implement maximum axial loads in sands and clarified minimum nominal wall thickness requirements for CIP pile. Numerous standard detailing notes in [[751.50 Standard Detailing Notes#G. Substructure Notes|EPG 751.50, G. Substructure Notes]] for hooks of vertical bar requirements for column and CIP piles were also clarified.
  
'''AASHTOWare'''
+
'''[[236.7 Negotiation#236.7.4.4 Agreement for Purchase of Real Estate|EPG 236.7.4.4 Agreement for Purchase of Real Estate, When Agreement for Purchase of Real Estate is Used]]'''
  
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.
+
10/9/20: To reflect legal requirements, Tax Lien guidance was added.  
  
'''Drilled Shafts'''
+
'''[[:Category:108 Prosecution and Progress#108.16 Project Dates|EPG 108.16 Project Dates]]'''
  
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.
+
9/30/20: EPG 108.16 has been rewritten to reflect the move to AWP.
  
'''[[121.7 Program Estimates#The programming estimate must address|EPG 121.7 Program Estimates]]'''
+
'''[[751.50 Standard Detailing Notes#(J1.21a)|Updated Standard Detailing Note]]'''
  
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.
+
9/28/20: Dowel requirements for inverted U-shape precast coping for large block (panel) MSE walls in Standard Note J1.21a were clarified.  
  
'''Estimating Guidance Updates'''
+
'''[[751.50 Standard Detailing Notes#(H7.8.2) Use note|New Standard Detailing Note]]'''
  
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.
+
9/23/20: New Note H7.8.2 is available when requiring epoxy-mastic primer coating on galvanized drain support brackets that come in contact with weathering steel beams/girders.
  
'''[[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]]'''  
+
'''[[237.5 Special Provisions|EPG 237.5 Special Provisions]]'''
  
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.
+
9/22/20: Guidance has been clarified and updated to current practice.
  
'''[[:Category:618 Mobilization#Additional Mobilization for Seeding|Additional Mobilization for Seeding]]'''
+
'''[[127.27 Guidelines for Obtaining Environmental Clearance for Off-Site Activities|EPG 127.27 Guidelines for Obtaining Environmental Clearance for Off-Site Activities]]'''
  
10/17/19: Guidance for all jobs that contain the Additional Mobilization for Seeding pay item is now available.
+
9/16/20: Guidance has been updated to reflect current practice.
  
'''[[:Category:505 Bridge Deck Concrete Wearing Surface#505.1.4 Polyester Polymer Concrete (PPC)|EPG 505.1.4 Polyester Polymer Concrete (PPC)]]'''
+
'''[[751.36 Driven Piles#751.36.5.8 Additional Provisions for Pile Cap Footings|EPG 751.36.5.8 Additional Provisions for Pile Cap Footings]]'''
  
10/2/19: New guidance is now available for Polyester Polymer Concrete Overlay.
+
9/16/20: Guidance has been updated to clarify pile uplift design requirements for pile cap footing and to implement DSB-16-02 requirements.
  
'''[[: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]]'''
+
'''[[:Category:203 Roadway and Drainage Excavation, Embankment and Compaction#203.2.3.1.2 Embankment in Place (Contractor-Furnished Borrow)|EPG 203.2.3.1.2 Embankment in Place (Contractor-Furnished Borrow)]]'''
  
9/26/19: This new guidance describes the latitude the State Construction and Materials Engineer has to grant time extensions for extreme events.
+
9/16/20: Contractor-furnished borrow guidance has been updated to current practice.

Revision as of 14:00, 30 November 2020

Integral End Bent Simple and Rigorous Pile Design

11/30/20: Guidance in EPG 751.1.2.22 Types of Piling , EPG 751.1.2.23 Estimating the Lengths of Piles, EPG 751.35.2.4.2 Pile Design, EPG 751.36.5.2 Structural Resistance Factor (ϕc and ϕf) for Strength Limit State and EPG 751.36.5.7 Design Values for Steel Pile was updated to implement and clarify integral end bent simple and rigorous pile design procedure.

EPG 153.18 Multimodal

11/24/20: Information is now available for the new template, MO53 Preliminary Engineering Master Agreement.

EPG 136.11.13 Documentation Requirements

11/23/20: MoDOT will no longer be approving specific software for use; the LPA must ensure the software chosen meets the outlined criteria. Guidance about what should be documented in the construction diaries was clarified in EPG 136.11.13.1 Project Diaries.

EPG 751.50, I4. Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Wrap - Bent Cap Shear Strengthening

11/20/20: New standard notes for Standard Drawing RHB08 to clarify note regarding design force.

EPG 147.3.6 Closing JOC Contracts

11/12/20: Clarified that a Materials Summary is not needed for Job Order Contracts.

Wing Lengths and C Bars

11/12/20: In EPG 751.1.2.2 Wing Lengths, guidance was added to consider making short turned-back wings sufficiently long so that the Type D barrier end section does not require extensive. In EPG 751.12.1.2.1 Slip Forming, replaced guidance about determining C bars lengths with actual length of C bars.

Fig. 616.8.10 - TMA Flagger - Lane Closure on Two-Lane Highways Using TMA Flaggers - DE/CM/MT

11/10/20: Interim guidance for TMA flagger operations is now available in EPG 616.8 Typical Applications.

EPG 751.5 Structural Detailing Guidelines

11/9/20: Guidance has been added (EPG 751.5.9.2.1.1 Reinforcing Callouts, for example) to standardize the format for reinforcing callouts.

EPG 121.3 The Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP)

11/5/20: STIP information and the annual process to update the STIP were updated to current practice.

Updated Standard Detailing Note

11/2/20: Verbiage in A2.9 was updated to match new Standard Plan wording.

EPG 129 Public Involvement and EPG 127.14.3.1 Categorical Exclusion

10/30/20: Updated Programmatic Categorical Exclusion (PCE) and “virtual” public involvement requirements to bring policy into compliance with the federal NEPA regulations. EPG 129 Public Involvement was generally re-written.

EPG 751.1.2.22 Types of Piling and EPG 751.24.2.1 Design, MSE Wall Construction: Pipe Pile Spacers Guidance

10/30/20: Guidance clarified pile spacer embedment requirements when rock is anticipated within a 5 - 10 ft. zone below the MSE wall leveling pad.

Sand Barrel Impact Attenuator Arrays

10/29/20: Guidance in EPG 612.2 Sand-Filled Impact Attenuators (Sand Barrels) and EPG 612.3 Construction Inspection Guidelines was updated to clarify how the sand barrel impact attenuator arrays are paid for and used in work zones.

EPG 134.2.4 Consultant Solicitation and Selection Process – Standard Solicitation Method for On-Call Cost Plus Fixed Fee Contracts

10/28/20: On-call consultant guidance has been updated.

EPG 237.8.2 Liquidated Damages

10/26/20: Guidance was clarified to provide justification for higher liquidated damages.

EPG 1048.2.7.3 Acceptance

10/22/20: Guidance has been updated to reflect the current process for how acrylic waterborne and high build acrylic waterborne traffic marking are accepted.

Minimum Wall Thickness for CIP Piles and Limited Nominal Axial Resistance of CIP Piles Embedded and Tipped in Cohesionless Soils

10/19/20: Guidance in EPG 751.36 Driven Piles (particularly in EPG 751.36.2.2.2 Cast-In-Place (CIP) Pile, EPG 751.36.5.7.1 Design Values for Individual HP Pile, and EPG 751.36.5.10 Pile Nominal Axial Compressive Resistance) was updated to implement maximum axial loads in sands and clarified minimum nominal wall thickness requirements for CIP pile. Numerous standard detailing notes in EPG 751.50, G. Substructure Notes for hooks of vertical bar requirements for column and CIP piles were also clarified.

EPG 236.7.4.4 Agreement for Purchase of Real Estate, When Agreement for Purchase of Real Estate is Used

10/9/20: To reflect legal requirements, Tax Lien guidance was added.

EPG 108.16 Project Dates

9/30/20: EPG 108.16 has been rewritten to reflect the move to AWP.

Updated Standard Detailing Note

9/28/20: Dowel requirements for inverted U-shape precast coping for large block (panel) MSE walls in Standard Note J1.21a were clarified.

New Standard Detailing Note

9/23/20: New Note H7.8.2 is available when requiring epoxy-mastic primer coating on galvanized drain support brackets that come in contact with weathering steel beams/girders.

EPG 237.5 Special Provisions

9/22/20: Guidance has been clarified and updated to current practice.

EPG 127.27 Guidelines for Obtaining Environmental Clearance for Off-Site Activities

9/16/20: Guidance has been updated to reflect current practice.

EPG 751.36.5.8 Additional Provisions for Pile Cap Footings

9/16/20: Guidance has been updated to clarify pile uplift design requirements for pile cap footing and to implement DSB-16-02 requirements.

EPG 203.2.3.1.2 Embankment in Place (Contractor-Furnished Borrow)

9/16/20: Contractor-furnished borrow guidance has been updated to current practice.