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This page will one day contain information to help customers find answers to frequently asked questions.
If you wish to suggest questions, please contact Eryca McCartin, the Unit Manager of the Office of Project Letting (OPL).
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| Standard Specifications |
The Standard Specifications are specifications that are applicable to all highway construction projects within the State. The current edition consists of “Oregon Standard Specifications for Construction” Volume 1, Part 00100, “General Conditions” and “Oregon Standard Specifications for Construction” Volume 2, Parts 00200 through 03000, “Technical Specifications”.
The Standard Specifications are developed jointly with APWA. Once the technical material is developed, the Standard Specifications must be approved by both the Oregon Department of Justice and Federal Highway Administration.
Past versions have been referred to as the “yellow book” (1996) or “maroon book” (2002). The new 2008 version is in 2 volumes and is the “blue book” |
| Supplemental Specifications |
Supplemental specifications rewrite or add standard specification sections in their entirety. Supplemental specifications are not included in the standard specifications or special provisions rewritten after the publication of the standard specifications.
With the use of the 2008 Standard Specifications, the 2006 Supplemental Specifications are no longer applicable.
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| Special Provisions |
Often referred to as “boiler plates”, these specifications are standard to all ODOT projects. They exist to modify, correct, or update the published standard specifications book. Boiler plates also have “fill in the blanks” for project specific information for all projects. As long as the instructions are followed accurately for the details of the project, these boiler plate special provisions are approved by DOJ and FHWA for use on ODOT projects.
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| Unique Specifications |
Unique Specifications are not Standard Specifications or Special Provisions but are maintained and used on projects on an "as needed" basis. These specifications are not meant to replace the Standard Specifications or Special Provisions. Unique specifications are selected for use by the designer and are added to and become part of the Project Specifications (Special Provisions) for a project. Unique Specifications are for unusual scenarios not encountered on most projects, but have been approved for the specific scenario use. Unique Specifications follow the same approval process and approved Unique Specifications are available on the Specifications website.
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| Project Specifications (Special Provisions) |
Project special provisions are specifications that are revisions to the standard specifications and supplemental specifications, and always begin with the boiler plates. They contain special instructions, provisions, and requirements specific to an individual project. All projects require special provisions, mainly composed of edited boiler plate special provisions. These specifications also include project specific specifications that are written specifically for a project. |
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