Certification or Finding in the Public Interest (FIPI) Form 1381

Use CDOT Form 1381 to submit a request for a Certification or a Finding in the Public Interest (FIPI) when specifying a single trade name, patented material, proprietary product, or process on a project.

Before You Begin

Make sure you have the following details ready:

  • Contact Emails: Requestor email, CDOT Project Engineer email, and the approving engineer/manager email for copies.
  • Product & Manufacturer Info: Official item name, manufacturer name, address, and phone number.
  • Scope & Justification: Scope level (Project-Specific, Region-Wide, or Statewide) and a written statement (plus a Work Plan if research-based).

Online CDOT Form 1381