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| Date of Memo | Estimates Bulletin Number: Subject | Effective Date* | Referenced Documents |
| Pending | 13-xx: Removal of Signalization Items | July 2014 | Basis of Estimates, Specifications |
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Webinar: Thursday, August 1, Estimates
Update Training- Bulletins for 2013 PowerPoint Presentation |
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| July 26, 2013 | 13-13: Pedestrian Detectors | January 2014 | Basis of Estimates, Specifications |
| July 25, 2013 | 13-12: Intersection Control Beacon | January 2014 | Basis of Estimates, Specifications |
| July 26, 2013 | 13-11: Highway Signing | January 2014 | Basis of Estimates, Specifications |
| August 1, 2013 | 13-10: Landscaping | Immediately | Specifications |
| July 22, 2013 |
13-09:
Replacement of Computation Books with Plan Summary Boxes Q & A for Designers/CADD Users: Link to CADD Office's posted webinars Q&A for Reviewers and Estimators: Q&A for Contractors and Final Estimates/Construction: |
varies | Basis of Estimates, Plans Preparation Manual, CADD Production Criteria Handbook, etc. |
| July 26, 2013 | 13-08: Midblock Crossing | January 2014 | Basis of Estimates, Specifications |
| July 17, 2013 | 13-07: Sidewalk, Curb Ramps, and Detectable Warnings | January 2014 | Basis of Estimates, Specifications |
| July 17, 2013 | 13-06: Crash Cushions | January 2014 | Basis of Estimates, Specifications |
| July 17, 2013 | 13-05: Loading Pay Items into Appropriate Categories | January 2014 | Basis of Estimates |
| May 10, 2013 | 13-04: Lump Sum and Special Design Pay Items on Pushbutton Contracts | July 2013 | Basis of Estimates |
| April 24, 2013 | 13-03: Landscape and Related Work | July 2013 | Basis of Estimates, Plans Preparation Manual |
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Revised August 23, 2013 |
13-02: Comp Book and Quantity Computation Documents (for lump sum projects) Distribution Process | Immediately | Comp Book and Quantity Computation Documents |
| April 1, 2013 | 13-01: Security of the Official Estimate (PES/CES changes for Estimators) | Immediately | PES/CES screens, not affecting Designer Interface or Designer Roles |
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2013 BOE Published. Previous bulletins were incorporated
into the BOE, as noted below. *Estimates Bulletins will remain effective until either: a) an official manual revision is published, or b) the Estimates Bulletin is made void. |
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| January 28, 2013 | 12-21: 2013 Master File "Pay Item Year" | ||
| January 28, 2013 | 12-20: Litter and Mowing | July 2013 | Basis of Estimates, Plans Preparation Manual, Specifications |
| January 9, 2013 | 12-19: Pull, Splice, and Junction Boxes | July 2013 | Basis of Estimates, Specifications |
| January 10, 2013 | 12-18: Communication Cable | July 2013 | Basis of Estimates, Specifications |
| January 14, 2013 | 12-17: Vehicle Detectors Graphics, in color | July 2013 | Basis of Estimates, Specifications |
| January 7, 2013 | 12-16: Asphalt Binders | July 2013 | Basis of Estimates, Specifications |
| January 7, 2013 | 12-15: Conduit and related changes | July 2013 | Basis of Estimates, Specifications |
| December 21, 2012 | 12-14: Jack & Bore for Drainage | July 2013 | Basis of Estimates, Specifications |
| December 19, 2012 | 12-13: Mobilization and Maintenance of Traffic- Multiple Locations | July 2013 | Basis of Estimates |
| December 17, 2012 | 12-12: Consolidation of Products and Specifications (COPS)- Impact on pay items Tentative Schedule, Aug 2013 | This is an overview; effective dates will be published in separate Estimates Bulletins | Basis of Estimates, Specifications |
| October 1, 2012 | 12-11: Security of the Official Estimate | Immediately |
Basis of Estimates, Computer Security AARF System (Automated Access Request Form) |
| September 18, 2012 | 12-10: Thermoplastic on Open Graded Asphalt Surfaces | Immediately/June 2013 | Basis of Estimates |
| September 13, 2012 | 12:09: Temporary Lane Separator | January 2013 | Basis of Estimates |
| August 21, 2012 | 12-08: Steel and Aluminum Pedestrian/Bicycle Railing | October 2012 | Basis of Estimates, Design Standards |
| June 29, 2012 |
12:07: Barrier and Traffic Railing Mounted
Signs Note: this is joint bulletin with Roadway Design, Structures Design, and Construction |
January 2013 | Basis of Estimates, Design Standards |
| June 27, 2012 | 12-06: Embankment Utilization for Special Select Soil Option | July 2012 | Basis of Estimates |
| June 25, 2012 | 12-05: Landscape and Related Work | July 2012 | Basis of Estimates |
| February 10, 2012 |
12-04: Joint Project Agreements- Mobilization and Maintenance of
Traffic Pay Items Revised July 24, 2012 to include a reference to revised Utility Work by Highway Contract Agreement (#710-010-022) |
Confirmation of policy implemented in January 2001 | Basis of Estimates |
| January 26, 2012 | 12-03: Dynamic Message Signs | July 2012 | Basis of Estimates, Specifications |
| January 24, 2012 | 12-02: Guardrail Payment | July 2012 | Basis of Estimates, Specifications |
| January 5, 2012 |
12-01: Added Work on Push Button Contracts Released as joint Construction Memo 01-12 |
January 2012 | Basis of Estimates |
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2012 BOE Published. Previous bulletins were incorporated
into the BOE, as noted below. *Estimates Bulletins will remain effective until either: a) an official manual revision is published, or b) the Estimates Bulletin is made void. |
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| Pending | 11-12: 2012 Basis of Estimates | January 2012, or as noted for individual pay items | Basis of Estimates |
| Posted as Bulletin 12-01 |
11-11: Initial Contingency on Push Button Projects Released as joint Construction Memo 01-12 |
January 2012 | Basis of Estimates, Construction Project Administration Manual |
| September 28, 2011 |
11-10: Crash Cushions Released in coordination with Mandatory Specification change |
January 2012 *Published in 2012 BOE update |
Basis of Estimates, Specifications |
| September 1, 2011 | 11-09: Temporary Signals REVISED Oct 4, 2011 to clarify project usage and documentation |
January 2012 *Published in 2012 BOE update |
Basis of Estimates, Specifications |
| August 30, 2011 |
11-08: Patterned Pavement Refer to Roadway Design Bulletin 12-01 for Green Bike Lanes |
January 2012 *Published in 2012 BOE update |
Basis of Estimates, Specifications |
| August 15, 2011 |
11-07: High Performance Contrast Tape for Skip Pavement Markings
on Concrete Surfaces Released as joint Roadway Design Bulletin 11-12 |
January 2012 *Published in 2012 BOE update |
Basis of Estimates, Plans Preparation Manual |
| June 30, 2011 |
11-06: Plan Quantity Concept- No Contingencies Released as a joint Roadway Design Bulletin 11-08 |
Immediately *Published in 2012 BOE update |
Basis of Estimates, Plans Preparation Manual |
| May 17, 2011 | 11-05: Maintenance of Traffic- Traffic Control Officer |
January 2012 letting *Published in 2012 BOE update |
Basis of Estimates |
| postponed | 11-04: Conduit- Method of Measurement | ||
| February 18, 2011 |
11-03: Pavement Markings- Directional Arrow Example arrows |
Clarification; update as needed *Published in 2012 BOE update |
Basis of Estimates |
| January 10, 2011 | 11-02: Disputes Review Board |
July 2011 letting *Published in 2012 BOE update |
Basis of Estimates, Specifications |
| January 10, 2011 | 11-01: Concrete Pavement- Grinding |
July 2011 letting *Published in 2012 BOE update |
Basis of Estimates, Specifications |
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2011 BOE Published. Previous bulletins were incorporated
into the BOE, as noted below. *Estimates Bulletins will remain effective until either: a) an official manual revision is published, or b) the Estimates Bulletin is made void. |
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| December 2, 2010 | 10-08: 2011 Basis of Estimates |
January 2011, or as noted for individual pay items *Published in 2011 BOE update |
Basis of Estimates |
| September 22, 2010 | 10-07: New Design-Build Cost Estimating Process | January 2011 Lettings and Forward | FS 337.11(7); FS 337.168(1) |
| June 18, 2010 | 10-06: Removal of Existing Traffic Control Signals and Devices - Deep Pole Removal |
January 2011 Lettings and Forward *Published in 2010 BOE update, with minor pay item correction |
Basis of Estimates, Specifications |
| June 14, 2010 | 10-05: Wet Weather Pavement Markings |
August 2010 Lettings and Forward *Published in 2011 BOE update |
Basis of Estimates, Specifications |
| May 18, 2010 | 10-04: Business Entrance Signs |
January 2011, or earlier *Published in 2010 BOE update |
Basis of Estimates |
| May 13, 2010 | 10-03: 2010 Pay Item Year | Immediately | Trnsport Master Pay Item List |
| February 10, 2010 | 10-02: High Mast Lighting- Foundation |
Immediately *Published in 2010 BOE update |
Basis of Estimates, Specifications |
| February 10, 2010 | 10-01: Pipe Culvert Optional Material |
January 2011, or earlier *Published in 2010 BOE update |
Basis of Estimates |
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2010 BOE Published. Previous bulletins were incorporated
into the BOE, as noted below. *Estimates Bulletins will remain effective until either: a) an official manual revision is published, or b) the Estimates Bulletin is made void. |
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| December 18, 2009 | 09-07: Litter Removal and Mowing |
July 2010 *Implemented in 2010 BOE and PPM. Refer to PPM Vol 2, Ch 7 for updated guidance. |
Basis of Estimates, Plans Preparation Manual |
| October 23, 2009 | 09-06: Generic Pay Items |
January 2010, as needed *Published in 2010 BOE update Refer to BOE Chapter 6 |
Attached Guidelines for Generic Pay Items, Basis of Estimates Manual |
| September 30, 2009 | 09-05: Bids Recommended for Rejection by the District | Immediately | Procedure No. 600-010-001c |
| August 21, 2009 | 09-04: Painting Structural Steel |
January 2010 letting *Published in 2010 BOE update |
Basis of Estimates, Specifications |
| July 29, 2009 | 09-03: New Contract Bid Review Schedule | July 29, 2009 Letting | Procedure 600-010-001-c |
| July 9, 2009 | 09-02: Erosion Control | January 2010 letting | Basis of Estimates, Specifications |
| January 14, 2009 | 09-01: Span Wire |
July 2009 letting, or earlier *Published in 2010 BOE update |
Basis of Estimates, Plans Preparation Manual |
| 2009 BOE published. | |||
| December 10, 2008 | 08-10: Miscellaneous Concrete |
July 2009 letting *Published in 2009 BOE update |
Basis of Estimates |
| September 30, 2008 | 08-09: Piling- Dynamic Load Tests |
January 2009 letting *Published in 2009 BOE update |
Basis of Estimates |
| September 30, 2008 | 08-08: Integral Pile Jackets |
January 2009 letting *Published in 2009 BOE update |
Bridge Maintenance and Repair Manual, Basis of Estimates |
| July 9, 2008 | 08-07: Implementation of Perimeter wall design standards |
January 2009 *Published in 2009 BOE update |
Basis of Estimates Structures Design Manual |
| May 30, 2008 | 08-06: Removal of Pavement Markings- Paint and Thermoplastic |
January 2009, or earlier *Published in 2009 BOE update |
Basis of Estimates |
| May 9, 2008 | 08-05: Audible and Vibratory Pavement Markings |
January 2009, or earlier *Published in 2009 BOE update, 2009 PPM |
Basis of Estimates, Specifications, Plans Preparation Manual |
| May 7, 2008 | 08-04: Pavement Markings- Units of Measure |
January 2009, or earlier *Published in 2009 BOE update |
Basis of Estimates, Plans Preparation Manual |
| May 1, 2008 | 08-02: Epoxy Injection- Basis of Payment |
January 2009 *Published in 2009 BOE update |
Basis of Estimates, Specifications |
| April 29, 2008 | 08-01: ITS (Intelligent Transportation System) Conduit and Electronic Locate |
July 2008 letting *Published in 2009 BOE update |
Basis of Estimates |
| 2008 BOE published. | |||
| December 14, 2007 (58kb) |
07-03: Pipe Culverts See also Roadway Bulletin 07-09 |
July 2008 letting *Published in 2008 BOE update |
Basis of Estimates, Specifications, CADD Tabulation of Quantities |
| August 27, 2007 (102kb) | 07-02: Object Markers and Delineators |
January 2008 letting *Published in 2008 BOE update |
Basis of Estimates,
Plans Preparation Manual, Specifications Design Standards |
| June 06, 2007(293kb) | 07-01: Initial Contingency Amount - Do Not Bid, Payitem 999-25 | Immediately |
Construction Project Administration Manual ( CPAM ), Procedure 600-010-001-e |
| November 21, 2006 (30kb) | 06-01: Basis of Estimates for Mowing, Pay Item 104-4 |
Immediately *Published in 2008 BOE update |
Basis of Estimates Manual, Plans Preparation Manual, Mandatory Specification Revision |
