necessary documentation to FHWA to close out preparing the work sheets to properly completed projects. identify the Department and FHWA codes, funding splits, etc., for all contract items; 1.4.4.5 Change Order and Utilities Section reviewing the project plans to ensure that they meet Department and FHWA The Change Order and Utilities Section requirements and that they are suitable for processes change orders and utility work orders. bidding; The Section: preparing the Proposal for each contract maintains files on utility agreements, identifying the location, scope and requirements of the contract; reviews and processes non-structural-related shop drawings, reviewing and editing the Special Provisions as necessary for any work, material or prepares specifications for the purchase of method of operation; surveying equipment, preparing the arranges for surveying equipment repairs, Engineer’s Estimate; preparing any necessary City/Town maintains an inventory of equipment, and Agreements and/or County Resolutions; and supervises the monthly rental of Electronic performing all necessary administrative Distance Measuring (EDM) equipment. work for bid letting. 1.4.4.6 Specifications Section 1.4.4.3 Construction Engineering Services Bureau The Specifications Section reviews and develops new and revised specifications; processes The Construction Engineering Services Bureau Supplemental Specifications and obtains FHWA monitors construction inspection and contract approvals; and periodically updates and administration of construction projects through publishes new editions of the Department’s field inspections. The Section reviews plans and Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge specifications for compatibility with Construction. construction practices and consults with and advises District construction engineers and 1.4.5 Traffic and Safety Bureau project managers on construction problems. 1.4.5.1 Traffic Engineering Section 1.4.4.4 Contractor Estimate Section The Traffic Engineering Section is responsible The Contractor Estimate Section processes all for all capital improvement projects for which contract estimates both progress and final the Section serves as the lead unit, and the — — for submission to Accounting for payment, Section provides a variety of traffic engineering including reviewing the final estimates and services to other Department units. The supporting documentation and submitting the functions of the Section include:
preparing the work sheets to properly identify the Department and FHWA codes, funding splits, etc., for all contract items; reviewing the project plans to ensure that they meet Department and FHWA requirements and that they are suitable for bidding; preparing the Proposal for each contract identifying the location, scope and requirements of the contract; reviewing and editing the Special Provisions as necessary for any work, material or method of operation; preparing the Engineer’s Estimate; preparing any necessary City/Town Agreements and/or County Resolutions; and performing all necessary administrative work for bid letting. 1.4.4.3 Construction Engineering Services Bureau The Construction Engineering Services Bureau monitors construction inspection and contract administration of construction projects through field inspections. The Section reviews plans and specifications for compatibility with construction practices and consults with and advises District construction engineers and project managers on construction problems. 1.4.4.4 Contractor Estimate Section The Contractor Estimate Section processes all contract estimates — both progress and final — for submission to Accounting for payment, including reviewing the final estimates and supporting documentation and submitting the necessary documentation to FHWA to close out completed projects. 1.4.4.5 Change Order and Utilities Section The Change Order and Utilities Section processes change orders and utility work orders. The Section: maintains files on utility agreements, reviews and processes non-structural-related shop drawings, prepares specifications for the purchase of surveying equipment, arranges for surveying equipment repairs, maintains an inventory of equipment, and supervises the monthly rental of Electronic Distance Measuring (EDM) equipment. 1.4.4.6 Specifications Section The Specifications Section reviews and develops new and revised specifications; processes Supplemental Specifications and obtains FHWA approvals; and periodically updates and publishes new editions of the Department’s Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction. 1.4.5 Traffic and Safety Bureau 1.4.5.1 Traffic Engineering Section The Traffic Engineering Section is responsible for all capital improvement projects for which the Section serves as the lead unit, and the Section provides a variety of traffic engineering services to other Department units. The functions of the Section include:
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