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| General Information |
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Trns·port Estimator is a proprietary, stand alone PC based product that is used by ODOT, Consultants, and Local Agencies to build project bid schedules and for preparing project estimates.
The Estimator User Guide is available to explain basic tasks required to create bid schedules and estimates.
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| Lost User ID or Password? |
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Send us an email explaining the problem and how to contact you.
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| Install Trns.port Estimator |
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To install Trns·port Estimator at your office, see Vendors below for software purchase and installation.
If your office already has an Estimator license, and you want to install the application on your PC, contact your office’s Estimator System Administrator.
To install Trns·port Estimator on an ODOT PC, the PC owner completes an Information Systems Request for Work via the ODOT intranet and specify “Trns.port Estimator” installation.
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| Training |
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Users of Trns·port Estimator must have received training before permissions are granted to use the Trns·port Estimator software. For training, contact John Riedl, OPL Estimating, at 503-986-3886. For Trns·port Estimator installation questions, contact Michael J. Lippsmeyer at 503-986-4217.
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| Sharing Estimator Files |
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If you need to share Estimator files between firms or agencies, you must include tell Estimator who is permitted to share the information in the file. Please follow these instructions to enable Estimator file sharing:
Instructions
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| Project Federal Aid Number |
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Federal funded projects require "Federal Aid" numbers. To obtain a Federal Aid number, click on this link and follow the instructions on that page.
It usually takes one to two workdays to complete.
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| Trns.port Estimator Users |
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Users on non-ODOT computers
No ODOT user ID is required. Contact your office’s Estimator System Administrator for user ID and password.
Users on ODOT computers
Consultants and Local Agencies that do not want to purchase the Trns·port Estimator software can use ODOT's facilities and computers to prepare project bid schedules and estimates. To use ODOT's facilities and computers:
1. Obtain and/or register an Estimator user ID by using the link below.
ODOT Estimator User Logon ID Request
Note: Non-ODOT users should expect a one week processing time for set up and registration of new user ID for system and Estimator access. ODOT users should expect a one day processing time for registering user ID to Estimator.
2. Contact your Region Local Government Liaison for scheduling access to PCs.
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| Bid History Catalogs |
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Trns·port Estimator (Estimator) is a stand alone software package specifically designed for estimating the cost of highway construction projects. Data for producing estimates is stored in one or more catalogs that include item related code tables and historical item price data. The following catalogs are made available for use in the Estimator module. These files are updated quarterly and are only useful when downloaded and used in conjunction with Estimator.
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| Project Skeleton Files |
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When preparing an estimate in Estimator, a project skeleton file can be imported as the initial step in creating an estimate. These files containing general project information and standard item categories to which items, quantities, and cost estimates can be added. From the links below, project skeleton files can be accessed, downloaded to you PC, and imported into Estimator.
Note: The links below will take you outside this site. Use your browser's "Back" button to return to this page.
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| Trns.port Software Vendors |
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Oregon Department of Transportation does not promote or endorse any particular vendor of Estimator software. The list below is only intended to identify available sources of software.
Note: If your company provides such software and you wish to be added to this list, please contact the web editor using this email link, or by using the Web Site Feedback form located at the bottom of this page.
Company Info
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Web Sites
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Info Tech, Inc.
(352) 381-4400
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| Certified Estimator Users |
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Use the link below to view the current list of Certified Estimator Users, who has successfully completed the ODOT sponsored Estimator class.
Certified Estimator Users List - ODOT Members
Certified Estimator Users List - Consultants
Additionally, the list below identifies members who have completed the updated training course.
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