Specification Changes Under Consideration

Listed below are proposed changes to the 2021 Standard Specifications under consideration by the CDOT Specification Committee.

Proposed New Standard Special Provisions
Log No.	Description	Due Date for Comments
105-3-fy22a	105.20 - Contractor Engineers are reluctant to stamp "In-Kind" repairs on existing structures when damage occurs. Contractor have expressed concern over the ambiguity of who is liable for repairs that are performed. This is just clarifying what current practice already is. This is not intended to relieve them of responsibility of quality of work.	August 16, 2022
105-4-fy22	Updating the Project First Specification to provide clarification on the workshop frequency and required tools. Also, propose that this specification become a Standard instead of a Project Special. Feedback was gathered from CDOT engineering staff, PDAC members, the CDOT/CCA/FHWA Transportation Policy Committee, and Project First facilitators.	September 1, 2022
106-2-fy22	Upcoming revisions to 106.11, Buy America (CURRENTLY NO DRAFT SPEC) With the passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act last November, there are some necessary (required) changes that need to be made to our Buy America requirements. We are required to have these changes ready to go by November 10th of this year. In short, Buy America will no longer just focus on Steel and Iron, but will have to also incorporate other construction materials as well. Those construction materials are to include articles, materials, or supplies that consist primarily of: • non-ferrous metals; • plastic and polymer based products; • glass; • lumber; • drywall.	September 1, 2022
518-1-fy22	Update CDOT Standard Specification 518.05 (a) from former requirements that were based on NCHRP Report 402, to current requirements outlined in AASHTO LRFD Bridge Construction Specification Appendix A19.	September 1, 2022
601-1-fy22	Class G has been difficult for projects outside the Denver area. Class DF was created as a substitute. Similar to Class G but with a slightly relaxed shrinkage requirement.	September 1, 2022
718-1-fy 22	Traceable Utilities - J Carter - As part of recently adopted legislation, C.R.S 9-1.5-101, all utility installations, including laterals (service lines) shall be traceable / locatable. CRS 9-1.5-103 (10) All new underground facilities, including laterals up to the structure or building being served, installed on or after August 8, 2018, must be electronically locatable when installed. As you'll note, this includes utility installations within CDOT rights-of-way.	September 1, 2022
Proposed Revisions to Existing Standard Special Provisions
Log No.	Description	Due Date for Comments
Proposed New Project Special Provision Worksheet
Log No.	Description	Due Dates for Comments

Proposed Revision to Existing Project Special Provision Worksheet
Log No.	Description	Due Dates for Comments

Proposed New Pilot Project Special Provisions
Log No.	Description	Due Dates for Comments

Proposed New Sample Project Special Provision
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Proposed Revised Sample Project Special Provision
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Comments and proposals for revising or creating new special provisions from concerned parties will be considered. CDOT personnel should direct these to their Specification Committee Region or Staff Branch Representative. Current Committee members are listed below. A completed Specification Revision Submittal Form is required by the Specifications Unit, which can be obtained by clicking here. Contractors who are members of Colorado Contractors Association (CCA) should direct their comments to Eldon Strong at CCA. Others not formally represented may address their comments directly to the CDOT Standards and Specifications Unit at the address indicated below.

Chairman: Neil Lacey (Project Development Branch Manager)
Secretary: Shawn Yu (Standards & Specifications Unit Leader)

Region Representatives:

Region 1: Telecia McCline
Region 1: Jason Lucerna
Region 2: Jennifer Billings
Region 3: Jarrett Spegele
Region 4: Chris Boespflug
Region 5: David Valentinelli

Staff Representatives:

Project Development: Neil Lacey
Specifications: Shawn Yu and Michele Kayen
Area Engineers: Laura Zamora, Daniel Fisher, and Kevin Ryburn
Bridge Branch: Hoang Bui
Contracts & Market Analysis: Markos Atamo
Materials Branch: Mike Stanford and Craig Wieden
Traffic Engineering: Manjari Bhat and Nathan Rivera
Maintenance: Tyler Weldon
FHWA: Kelly Galardi
Attorney General Office: Leo Milan

Others Receiving Drafts for Comment:

Colorado Contractors Association (CCA): Jim Moody

Technical Committees:

Bridge
PDAC
Drainage Advisory Committee (DAC)
Water Quality Advisory Committee (WQAC)
Joint Co-op, CDOT/CCA

CDOT STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS UNIT:

Shawn Yu
CDOT Standards and Specifications Unit Manager
2829 W. Howard Pl., 3rd fl.
Denver, CO 80204
Telephone: 303-757-9474