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Specifications and Estimates
Basis of Estimates Manual- ARCHIVE
Please read notice below before using the archive.
The Basis of Estimates is updated throughout the year. Selected major updates are available below, valid as of the publication dates shown. Individual pay items may have effective letting dates, due to coordination with specifications, standards, or other documents. For additional history of changes, contact the Basis of Estimates Coordinator in the State Specifications and Estimates Office.
The Basis of Estimates is not a contract document. The BOE is intended to assist designers with selection, estimation, and documentation of pay items. While every effort has been made to coordinate guidance with the Design Standards, Plans Preparation Manual, and applicable handbooks, the designer is responsible selecting the appropriate pay items, based on on project conditions. Refer to the contract documents (plans, specifications, and other legal documents) for all construction questions and contractual issues. Refer to the Introduction and Chapter 6 for additional information regarding the use of the BOE and specific pay item details.
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| File | Description | Size |
| 2013 BOE | 2013 Edition, as of | |
| 2012 BOE Feb 20, 2012.pdf | 2012 Edition- Details and Structure only, as of Feb 20, 2012 | 4.3 MB |
| 2011 BOE Dec 28 2010.pdf | 2011 Edition, as of December 28, 2010 | 4.3 MB |
| 2010 BOE June 1 2010.pdf | 2010 Edition, as of June 1, 2010 | 5.7 MB |
| 2010 BOE Dec 30 2009.pdf | 2010 Edition, as of December 30, 2009 | 3.7 MB |
| 2009BOE July 7 2009.pdf | 2009 Edition, as of July 7, 2009 | 3.7 MB |
| 2009BOE Oct 6 2008.pdf | 2009 Edition, as off October 6, 2008 | 3.6 MB |
| 2008BOE May 27 2008.pdf | 2008 Edition- Details and Structure only, as of May 27, 2008 | 2.1 MB |
| 2008BOE Jan 16 2008.pdf | 2008 Edition, as of January 16, 2008 | 5.7 MB |
| 2007BOE Aug 27 2007.pdf | 2007 Edition- Details and Structure only, as of August 27, 2007 | 1.9 MB |
| 2007BOE Jan 12 2007.pdf | 2007 BOE, as of January 12, 2007 | 2.2 MB |
| sample notice | ||
| Past Cover Letters/ Update
Letters For past Bulletins, 2006 to present, Refer to the Estimates Bulletins page |
Summary of Major Changes (January 8, 2007 Cover Letter) April 26, 2006 for mid-year update October 3, 2005 for January 2006 update April 1, 2005 for mid-year update October 1, 2004 for January 2005 update; 18 KB April 5, 2004 for mid-year update October 1, 2003 for January 2004 update April 7, 2003 for mid-year update REVISED 7-28-03
October 1, 2002 for January 2003 update REVISED 11-12-2002
April 1, 2002 for mid-year Update October 1, 2001 for January 2002 update April 1, 2001 for July 2001 update October 1, 2000 for January 2001 update July 1, 2000 for July 2000 update April 14, 2000 Special Update for 2000 January 1, 2000 for January 2000 update July 1, 1999 for July 1999 update |
>1 MB each |
| Note: The Basis of Estimates is a design tool. It is not a contract document. All requirements, measurement, and payment details need to be included in the contract documents: plans, design standards, and/or specifications. Refer to the Introduction and Chapter 6 for additional information regarding the use of the BOE and specific pay item details. | ||
