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October 2023 ? MDOT Construction Manual Updates

The tables below list all Major and Minor changes to the MDOT Construction Manual in the past several months.??

All changes for the past 12 months can be found in the table of Recent Major Changes [ [link removed] ] and the table of Recent Minor Changes [ [link removed] ]?or can also be found in the Construction Manual [ [link removed] ] on the Main Page.?

Recent Major Changes to the Construction Manual

The table below is a list of Major changes in the last 12 months.

Updated Division Section Summary What Changed
9/26/2023

Division 8 [ [link removed] ]

823 - Water Mains [ [link removed] ]
Added new content to previously empty Section 823 with pictures, video, and re-format to new Construction Manual style. Compare Here [ [link removed] ]
9/25/2023

Division 10 [ [link removed] ]

Division 10 - Mix Designs [ [link removed] ]
Created entire New Division of Construction Manual for Division 10 - Mix Designs with links to Standard Specifications for 1001 - Concrete Production Equipment and Facilities, 1002 - Contractor Quality Control for Concrete, 1003 - Quality Assurance (Acceptance) for Concrete, 1004 - Portland Cement Concrete Mixtures, 1005 - Mortar and Grout Mixtures, and 1006 - Patching, Repair, & Overlay Mixtures. Compare Here [ [link removed] ]
9/25/2023

Division 9 [ [link removed] ]

Division 9 - Materials [ [link removed] ]
Created entire New Division of Construction Manual for Division 9 Materials with links to Standard Specifications for each of the 23 Sections. Compare Here [ [link removed] ]
09/20/2023

Division 1 Supplemental [ [link removed] ]


E-Signature [ [link removed] ]
Added clarification for Stamp approval of 0582B Moisture & Density Determination form. Also created?Frequently Asked Signature Questions [ [link removed] ]?Section on page with signature clarification on 1302, 0501, 1100A, 1165 and 0582B forms View Here [ [link removed] ]
9/11/2023

Division 1 [ [link removed] ]


105.10 - Buy America Source of Steel and Iron [ [link removed] ]
Removal of CFS maintained Buy America certification process. Compare Here [ [link removed] ]
9/7/2023

Division 5 [ [link removed] ]

501 - Plant Produced Hot Mix Asphalt [ [link removed] ]
Updated contents of entire section 501 with pictures, video, and re-format to new Construction Manual style. Compare Here [ [link removed] ]
9/5/2023

Division 8 [ [link removed] ]

810 - Permanent Traffic Signs and Supports [ [link removed] ]
Updated contents of entire section 810 with pictures, video, and re-format to new Construction Manual style. Compare Here [ [link removed] ]
8/30/2023

Division 8 [ [link removed] ]

820 - Traffic Signals [ [link removed] ]
Clarification on payment for signal work. Compare Here [ [link removed] ]
8/9/2023

Division 1 [ [link removed] ]

109.07 - Construction Progress Pay Estimate Approval Process [ [link removed] ]
Updated contents of entire section 109.07 to reflect removal of digital signature requirements on Pay Estimates and add examples of PDF approval stamps Compare Here [ [link removed] ]
7/18/2023

Division 1 [ [link removed] ]

105 - Structural Fabrication Quality Manual [ [link removed] ]
Updated content on Structural Fabrication Quality Manual for 2023 version 3 release. Compare Here [ [link removed] ]
07/13/2023

Division 1 [ [link removed] ]

102.19 - Evaluation of Contractor Performance and Contract Non-Compliance [ [link removed] ]
New Section added for Evaluation of Contractor Performance and Contract Non-Compliance Compare Here [ [link removed] ]
07/13/2023

Division 1 [ [link removed] ]

102.01 - Prequalification of Bidders [ [link removed] ]
Removal of Contractor Performance Evaluation (CPE) process and replacement with?1165 Notice of Non-Compliance Process [ [link removed] ]?for trunkline projects. Compare Here [ [link removed] ]
06/06/2023

Division 1 [ [link removed] ]

103.02 - Contract Revisions [ [link removed] ]
Updated guidance for electronic stamp approvals, AASHTOware software, Supporting Documentation for Extra work, & updated flow chart. Also the threshold for Original Pay Item increase or decrease changed from $25k to $50k Compare Here [ [link removed] ]
05/24/2023

Division 1 Supplemental [ [link removed] ]

Prevailing Wage [ [link removed] ]
Updated Jobsite Posters View Here [ [link removed] ]
05/18/2023

Division 1 [ [link removed] ]

107.06 - Furnishing Right-of-Way [ [link removed] ]
New Content added for Contractor Requests to break Limited Access Right-of-Way (LAROW) on Interstates Compare Here [ [link removed] ]
05/17/2023

Division 2 [ [link removed] ]

204 - Removing Miscellaneous Structures and Materials [ [link removed] ]
Updated language for Vertical Exploratory Investigation for Relocation section Compare Here [ [link removed] ]
04/18/2023

Division 2 [ [link removed] ]

208 - Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control (NPDES) [ [link removed](NPDES) ]
Added link to MDOT SESC Pocket Guide Compare Here [ [link removed] ]
04/18/2023

Division 1 Supplemental [ [link removed] ]

FieldManager [ [link removed] ]
Updated IDR requirements to replace digital signature with PDF stamp Compare Here [ [link removed] ]
04/14/2023

Division 1 Supplemental [ [link removed] ]

Certified Engineer Process [ [link removed] ]
Updated Certified Engineer Process Compare Here [ [link removed] ]
03/20/2023

Division 1 Supplemental [ [link removed] ]

E-Signature [ [link removed] ]
Updated MDOT Digital Signatures Guidance for One-Span View Here [ [link removed] ]
03/20/2023

Division 1 Supplemental [ [link removed] ]

Preconstruction Meeting [ [link removed] ]
Updated Trunk Line and Local Agency Program Boilerplate Preconstruction Meeting Minutes - 2023 View Here [ [link removed] ]
03/08/2023

Division 1 [ [link removed] ]

108.09 - Request for Time Extensions on Work Day, Calendar Day, and Calendar Date Contracts [ [link removed] ]
Updated content for Extension of Time for Work Day, Calendar Day and Calendar Date Contracts and moved content from 108.07 to 108.09. Compare Here [ [link removed] ]
10/17/2022

Division 1 Supplemental [ [link removed] ]

Construction Field Services Indirect Testing Charges [ [link removed] ]
Updated content with FY2023 Program Numbers View Here [ [link removed] ]
10/11/2022

Division 1 [ [link removed] ]

104 - Construction Value Engineering Change Proposal (VECP) [ [link removed](VECP) ]
Updated content for Construction Value Engineering Change Proposal (VECP). Compare Here [ [link removed] ]
10/11/2022

Division 8 [ [link removed] ]

820 - Traffic Signals [ [link removed] ]
Added new Acceptance of Traffic Signal Work content, including pay item list and form. View Here [ [link removed] ]
9/19/2022

Division 1 Supplemental [ [link removed] ]

FHWA Risk-Based Project Involvement [ [link removed](RBPI)_Stewardship_%26_Oversight_Plan_(S%26O_Plan) ]
Updated content to remove references to FHWA Projects of Division Interest (PoDI) and replaced with FHWA Risk-Based Project Involvement (RBPI). References now link to the FHWA Risk-Based Project Involvement (RBPI) Stewardship & Oversight Plan (S&O Plan) page which contains instructions on how to locate each project's S&O Plan in ProjectWise to determine FHWA involvement. View Here [ [link removed](RBPI)_Stewardship_%26_Oversight_Plan_(S%26O_Plan) ]

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Recent Minor Changes to the Construction Manual

The table below is a list of Minor changes in the last 12 months.

Updated Division Section Summary What Changed
09/21/2023

Division 1 Supplemental [ [link removed] ]

MDOT Density Testing and Inspection Manual [ [link removed] ]
Updated links to the?MDOT Density Testing and Inspection Manual [ [link removed] ] Compare Here [ [link removed] ]
09/14/2023

Main Page [ [link removed] ]

Recent Major Change Table [ [link removed] ]
Updated Recent Major Change Table to make all Division and Section Category Items Hyperlinks Compare Here [ [link removed] ]
09/13/2023

Main Page [ [link removed] ]

Recent Minor Change Table [ [link removed] ]
Updated Recent Minor Change Table to make all Division and Section Category Items Hyperlinks Compare Here [ [link removed] ]
09/13/2023

Division 5 [ [link removed] ]

501 - Mix Designs & Job Mix Formulas [ [link removed] ]
Updated example form 1931 SUPERPAVE HMA Design Mix Formula and form 1911 Job Mix Formula (JMF) forms. Compare Here [ [link removed] ]
08/30/2023

Division 8 [ [link removed] ]

819 - Electrical and Lighting [ [link removed] ]
Removed outdated language on 2015 Bid Letting. Compare Here [ [link removed] ]
08/30/2023

Division 8 [ [link removed] ]

811 Uniform Price Adjustment [ [link removed] ]
Added Wet Reflective Paint to Uniform Price Adjustments Compare Here [ [link removed] ]
08/30/2023

Division 8 [ [link removed] ]

820 Acceptance of Traffic Signal Work [ [link removed] ]
Clarified Acceptance Criteria for Traffic Signal Work Compare Here [ [link removed] ]
08/22/2023

Division 1 Supplemental [ [link removed] ]

Construction Technology Support Resources [ [link removed] ]
Updated Construction Technology Support Contacts & Help Desk info. Compare Here [ [link removed] ]
08/22/2023

Division 1 [ [link removed] ]

102.19 Evaluation of Contractor Performance and Contract Non-Compliance [ [link removed] ]
Additional info on transition from CPEs to Notice of Non-Compliance added with link to 20SP-102D-01 Compare Here [ [link removed] ]
08/21/2023

Division 5 [ [link removed] ]

501 Plant Produced Hot Mix Asphalt - Base Preparation [ [link removed] ]
Updated Base preparation, Bond Coat Structure Adjustments, Yield Calcs and Milling Sections to include photos & examples Compare Here [ [link removed] ]
07/13/2023

Division 1 [ [link removed] ]

Project Closeout Escalation of Accountability [ [link removed] ],?Local Agency Program (LAP) [ [link removed](LAP) ],?FieldManager [ [link removed] ]?104.07 Contractor Obligations [ [link removed] ],?102.18 Subletting Contract Work to Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) [ [link removed](DBEs)#Construction_Guidance ],?208 - Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control (NPDES) [ [link removed](NPDES)#Non-Compliance_of_SESC ]]
Revised to reflect removal of CPE process and reference Notice of Non-Compliance Process. Compare Here [ [link removed] ]
07/10/2023

Division 3 [ [link removed] ]

Division 3 Supplemental Information [ [link removed] ]
Removed outdated information on MICHIGAN CERTIFIED AGGREGATE TECHICIAN PROGRAM TRANSITION. Compare Here [ [link removed] ]
07/10/2023

Division 1 [ [link removed] ]

102.01 Contractor Performance Evaluations [ [link removed] ]
Added examples of PDF approval stamps. Compare Here [ [link removed] ]
07/10/2023

Division 1 Supplemental [ [link removed] ]

Wage Rate Interviews [ [link removed] ]
Added example pdf stamp approval. Compare Here [ [link removed] ]
07/10/2023

Division 1 Supplemental [ [link removed] ]


E-Signature [ [link removed] ]
Added clarification on Pay Estimate Signature process View Here [ [link removed] ]
6/20/2023

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Documentation Guide 2023 [ [link removed] ]
Updated Documentation Guide June 2023 View Here [ [link removed] ]
06/06/2023

Division 1 [ [link removed] ]

DOCUMENTING_PRICE_NEGOTIATIONS [ [link removed] ]
Updated for FHWA Risk Based Project Involvement. Compare Here [ [link removed] ]
04/06/2023

Division 1 Supplemental [ [link removed] ]

Wage Rate Interviews [ [link removed] ]
Added/clarified pdf stamp approval directive and not the use of OneSpan. Compare Here [ [link removed] ]
03/08/2023

Division 1 [ [link removed] ]

104.10 Claim for Extra Compensation or Extension of Time [ [link removed] ]
Updated contact info for MDOT Construction Contracts Engineer. Compare Here [ [link removed] ]
03/07/2023

Division 1 [ [link removed] ]

103.02 Contract Revisions [ [link removed] ]
Updated Flow Chart for Contract Modifications approval for FHWA RBPI process. View Here [ [link removed] ]
02/16/2023

Division 1 Supplemental [ [link removed] ]

Certified Engineer List [ [link removed] ]
Updated Certified Engineer list to February 2023. View Here [ [link removed] ]
02/07/2023

Division 1 Supplemental [ [link removed] ]

Project with Consultant Oversight [ [link removed] ]
Updated language used. Compare Here [ [link removed] ]
12/01/2022

Division 1 Supplemental [ [link removed] ]

e-Construction [ [link removed] ]
Updated alpha/numeric standard naming convention lists as of 11/30/2022 View Here [ [link removed] ]
11/10/2022

Division 1 [ [link removed] ]

109.05 Payment for Contract Revisions [ [link removed] ]
Added clarification of acceptable documentation for Force Account Labor on State Funded projects with no Federal Prevailing Wages. Compare Here [ [link removed] ]
10/18/2022

Division 1 [ [link removed] ]

Preconstruction Meeting [ [link removed] ]
Added verbiage stating preconstruction meetings must not be conducted prior to award of the project. Compare Here [ [link removed] ]
10/05/2022

Division 8 [ [link removed] ]

811 Permanent Pavement Markings [ [link removed] ]
Updated Permanent Pavement Markings payment table to include 2022 prices Compare Here [ [link removed] ]

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