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April 2024 ? 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
04/08/2024

Division 8 [ [link removed] ]

807_-_Guardrail, Guardrail Terminals, and MiscellaneousPosts [ [link removed] ]
Updated Section 807 to reflect new guidance on lapping guardrail for temporary traffic shifts. Compare Here [ [link removed] ]
04/02/2024

Division 8 [ [link removed] ]

810 - Permanent Traffic Signs and Supports [ [link removed] ],?819 - Electrical and Lighting [ [link removed] ],?820 - Traffic Signals [ [link removed] ],?826 - Intelligent Transportation Systems [ [link removed] ]
Updated contents of 810, 819, 820 & 826 to reflect changes in anchor bolt inspection procedures. View Here [ [link removed] ]
04/01/2024

Division 1 [ [link removed] ]

107.09 - Archeological and Historical Findings [ [link removed] ]
Updated Section 107.09 Archeological and Historical Findings to reflect new contact information for MDOT LAP Archaeologist Compare Here [ [link removed] ]
02/29/2024

Division 7 [ [link removed] ]

710 - Waterproofing and Protective Covers [ [link removed] ]
Major revision to entire section content on Waterproofing and Protective Covers. New content, additional pictures/figures, and re-format to new?Construction Manual format [ [link removed] ]. View Here [ [link removed] ]
02/29/2024

Division 7 [ [link removed] ]

704 - Steel Sheet Piling and Cofferdams [ [link removed] ]
Major revision to entire section content on Steel Sheet Piling and Cofferdams. New content, additional pictures/figures, and re-format to new?Construction Manual format [ [link removed] ]. View Here [ [link removed] ]
02/29/2024

Division 7 [ [link removed] ]

705 - Foundation Piling [ [link removed] ]
Major revision to entire section content on Foundation Piling. New content, additional pictures/figures, and re-format to new?Construction Manual format [ [link removed] ]. View Here [ [link removed] ]
02/13/2024

Division 7 [ [link removed] ]

706 - Structural Concrete [ [link removed] ]
Major revision to entire section content on Structural Concrete. New content, additional pictures/figures, and re-format to new?Construction Manual format [ [link removed] ]. View Here [ [link removed] ]
01/18/2024

Division 7 [ [link removed] ]

709 - Timber Sturctures [ [link removed] ]
Major revision to section content on Timber Bridge Structures. Addition of pictures, figures, and re-format to new?Construction Manual format [ [link removed] ]. View Here [ [link removed] ]
01/03/2024

Division 1 Supplemental [ [link removed] ]

FHWA Risk-Based Project Involvement [ [link removed](RBPI)_Stewardship_%26_Oversight_Plan_(S%26O_Plan) ]
Updated content to include link to 2024 RBPI project list. View Here [ [link removed](RBPI)_Stewardship_%26_Oversight_Plan_(S%26O_Plan) ]
12/05/2023

Division 10 [ [link removed] ]

1004 Portland Cement Concrete Mixtures [ [link removed] ]
Relocated former content in 601 to 1004. Updates and new content added. Compare Here [ [link removed] ]
11/23/2023

Division 10 [ [link removed] ]

1003 Quality Assurance for Concrete [ [link removed](Acceptance)_for_Concrete ]
Relocated former content in 605 to 1003. Updates and new content added. Compare Here [ [link removed] ]
11/22/2023

Division 10 [ [link removed] ]

1002 Contractor Quality Control for Concrete [ [link removed] ]
Relocated former content in 604 to 1002. Updates and new content added. Compare Here [ [link removed] ]
10/18/2023

Division 1 Supplemental [ [link removed] ]

Construction Field Services Indirect Testing Charges [ [link removed] ]
Updated the Indirect Testing coding for FY24 View Here [ [link removed] ]
10/11/2023

Division 8 [ [link removed] ]

811 Permanent Pavement Markings [ [link removed] ]
Updated Permanent Pavement Markings payment table to include 2023 price adjustments Compare Here [ [link removed] ]
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] ]

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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
04/01/2024

Division 1 Supplemental [ [link removed] ]

Prevailing Wage [ [link removed] ]
Updated Fraud and Abuse Card Information Compare Here [ [link removed] ]
02/29/2024

Division 1 [ [link removed] ]

108.05 - Progress Schedule [ [link removed] ]
Updated 108.05 Progress Schedule Approval Section and LAP Project Considerations Compare Here [ [link removed] ]
02/15/2024

Division 2 [ [link removed] ]

208 Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control (NPDES) [ [link removed](NPDES)#National_Pollutant_Discharge_Elimination_System_Guidlines ]
Minor Text update and re-size of Notice of Coverage (NOC) and Notice of Termination (NOT) decision flow charts Compare Changes Here [ [link removed] ]
02/07/2024

Division 1 [ [link removed] ]

102.17 Subletting Contract Work to Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs)#DBE Performance Indicators [ [link removed](DBEs)#DBE_Performance_Indicators ]
Minor revision to DBE CUF violation procedures and Form 4109 ProjectWise workflows. Compare Changes Here [ [link removed] ]
01/31/2024

Division 5 [ [link removed] ]

501 Plant Produced Hot Mix Asphalt - Segregation [ [link removed] ]
Added link to the Michigan Segregation Test Method View Here [ [link removed] ]
01/11/2024

Division 1 [ [link removed] ]

109.07 Final Inspection, Acceptance, and Final Payment - Final Marked Plans [ [link removed] ]
Updated information on As-Built Plan Submittal in ProjectWise for jobs let by e-Proposal View Here [ [link removed] ]
01/11/2024

Division 1 Supplemental [ [link removed] ]

Prevailing Wage [ [link removed] ]
Updated Jobsite Poster Information - FHWA Contacts View Here [ [link removed] ]
01/11/2024

Division 1 [ [link removed] ]

105 Structural Fabrication Quality Manual (SFQM) [ [link removed] ]
Updated link to newest version of SFQM effective August 2023. Compare Here [ [link removed] ]
01/10/2024

Division 10 [ [link removed] ]

1003 Quality Assurance for Concrete [ [link removed](Acceptance)_for_Concrete ]
Added Links to Mix Design Review Tools. Compare Here [ [link removed](Acceptance)_for_Concrete#Mix_Design_Review_Tools ]
11/28/2023

Division 1 Supplemental [ [link removed] ]

Certified Engineer List [ [link removed] ]
Updated?Certified Engineer list [ [link removed] ]?to November 2023. View Here [ [link removed] ]
11/28/2023

Division 1 Supplemental [ [link removed] ]

e-Construction [ [link removed] ]
Updated alpha/numeric standard naming convention lists as of 11/28/2023 View Here [ [link removed] ]
11/08/2023

Division 10 [ [link removed] ]

1003 Quality Assurance (Acceptance) for Concrete [ [link removed](Acceptance)_for_Concrete ]
Added link and information on CFS Concrete Resources Page (Concrete JMF Yield Calculator, Optimized Aggregate Gradation Spreadsheet and Portland Cement PWL worksheet) Compare Here [ [link removed](Acceptance)_for_Concrete4 ]
11/07/2023

Division 1 Supplemental [ [link removed] ]

e-Construction [ [link removed] ]
Updated alpha/numeric standard naming convention lists as of 11/06/2023 View Here [ [link removed] ]
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

Sidebar

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] ]

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