Get Started - Consultants, Local Agencies & Subcontractors
AWProject is a software suite that enables transportation agencies to manage information throughout the entire contract and construction cycle - from cost estimation to proposal preparation, letting bids, construction, material management, civil rights and labor.
The AWProject Estimation module is a cradle-to-grave estimation application.
The background information for AWProject Estimation can be found in this AWProject Estimation One Pager.
AASHTOWare Project – Estimation Module FAQs
Process for external access to AWProject Estimation:
- Request access.
- Train yourself.
- Get certified.
The Estimation Module uses ProjectWise login information.
Step 1: Receive a Notice to Proceed.
Consultant firm must first have a notice to proceed for a project under contract.
Step 2: Ensure AWProject exhibit is in your contract.
Consultant, local agency and subcontractor management works with ODOT project manager and procurement representative to confirm all applicable AWProject contract language is present in the contract, including Exhibit M.
- If this exhibit is missing, amend the project contract, as needed.
- Supporting user documents:
- Supporting procurement documents:
- Upon completion, ODOT project manager grants consultant firm access to AWProject.
Step 3: ODOT AWProject experience.
Have you used AWProject on any past ODOT projects? If yes, jump to step 6. Otherwise, continue to step 4.
Step 4: Get an active ProjectWise login ID.
Do you have an active ProjectWise login ID? If yes, skip to step 5. If no:
- Consultant staff without ProjectWise IDs may obtain credentials using the
ProjectWise Request Access Process.
- Local agency staff who do not require ProjectWise IDs or those in other special situations, please
email the AWProject administrator to request access.
Step 5: Review required documents.
All users requesting access to AWProject:
- Per external user access agreement (EUAA), read the external user roles and responsibilities document.
- Fill out and return the EUAA to the
AWProject administrator.
Step 6: Get trained and certified.
Are you trained and certified?
- If yes, log into the AWProject production environment and start working on your project under contract.
- If you don't immediately see your project, have your ODOT project manager contact the AWProject administrator to request consultant access to the project under contract.
- If no, proceed to the "Get Trained" section.
The Project Controls Office requires training and certification prior to granting full access to AWProject Estimation application. External
users will need a ProjectWise ID which is used as their Username and Password
in AWProject Estimation for the certification class. Consultants without
ProjectWise IDs may obtain credentials using the ProjectWise
Request Access Process. It takes a minimum of a week to get the ProjectWise
ID set up.The certification process is as follows:
Step 1: Register for the certification course.
Log into
Workday Learning and register for "ODOT - ENG - AWProject Estimation - Estimation Certification - Virtual."
Note: If you fail the certification course, please contact the
cost estimating team for additional training or assistance.
Step 2: Get access.
Once you've successfully completed the training and certification, we'll update your AWProject profile and notify you by email that you've got access to AWProject Estimation application.
If you have not received your access email within 2-3 business days, please
email our AWProject administrator.