Manual -2023-02-17
DESCRIPTION
DATE
REVISED SECTION/ SUBSECTION/ EXHIBIT
DOCUMENT CHANGE MEMO
Right of Way (ROW) Update
02/17/2023
Section 9 - Right-of-Way
Geometric, Geotechnical, and Miscellaneous Updates
07/13/2022
Section 5 Geotechnical Engineering, Subsection 5.1 Introduction, Subsection 5.2 Preliminary Design Subsection 5.3 Phase A Subsection 5.4 Phase B Subsection 5.5 Phase C Subsection 5.6 Phase D Subsection 5.7 Contract Documents for Bids and Post-Design Services
UPDATED PROCEDURES MANUAL FORMAT
08/07/2019
ALL
CONSTRUCTABILITY REPORT
03/09/2018
3.5
CONTAMINATED SOIL AND GROUNDWATER
09/13/2017
5.2 Geotechnical Investigation
ISSUANCE OF THE 2016 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS
03/13/2017
Sections 3, 9, & 10
UNDER SUBMISSION REQUIREMENT SECTION 3.4.6.5 (AS-BUILT PLANS): REWORD 1. AS FOLLOWS: "1. ONE (1) SET OF FINAL AS-BUILT MYLAR DRAWINGS SIZED AT 22"X36" AND SHALL CONTAIN THE FOLLOWING."
08/04/2014
Section 3.4.6.5
THIS CHANGE REVISES SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS PERTAINING TO TRAFFIC CONTROL ON LOCAL ROADWAYS THAT REQUIRE NJDOT REVIEW AND INVOLVEMENT IN ADDITION TO LOCAL COUNTY AND/OR MUNICIPALITY RESOLUTIONS ESTABLISHING INSTALLATION OR MODIFICATION OF A TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE OR ESTABLISHING A TRAFFIC REGULATION. TRAFFIC CONTROL IS SPECIFIC TO LOCAL ROAD DETOURS EXCEEDING FORTY-EIGHT (48) HOURS AND TRAFFIC CONTROL AFFECTING STATE HIGHWAYS.
03/11/2014
Section 3.4.3, 3.4.4, 3.4.5, 6A.5.8 and 6A.6
ADD CERTIFICATION STATEMENT AFTER LAST SENTENCE ON 1.0B.0 AS FOLLOWS: THE RESIDENT ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION STAMP SHALL STATE: "I CERTIFY THAT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE THIS CONTRACT HAS BEEN CONSTRUCTED IN CONFORMITY WITH THE ORIGINAL PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND MODIFICATIONS, AS IDENTIFIED HEREIN AS-BUILT."
02/10/2014
Section 3.4.6.5
ADDING MORE DETAILED AND SPECIFIC INSTRUCTION IN SECTION 3 OF PROCEDURES MANUAL, SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR AS-BUILTS IN SECTION 3.4.6.5.
01/23/2014
Section 3.4.6.5
THESE UPDATES TO THE PROCEDURES MANUAL ARE NECESSARY IN ORDER TO STANDARDIZE THE SUBMISSION OF REFERENCE DRAWINGS AND/OR MATERIAL THAT ARE TO BE MADE AVAILABLE TO PLAN HOLDERS AT THE TIME OF ADVERTISEMENT. THE FORMAT OF THESE SUBMISSIONS HAS THUS FAR BEEN INCONSISTENT, WHICH HAS LED TO DELAYS CLOSE TO ADVERTISEMENT. THESE PROPOSED GUIDELINES ARE IN-LINE WITH THE RECENT CHANGES TO SPECIFICATION SUBSECTION 102.04 VIA DCA2013SS-07, WHICH ALLOWS FOR PUBLISHING OF REFERENCE MATERIAL TO EITHER BIDX OR THE SECURE FTP WEBSITE.
11/08/2013
Section 3.4.5
ADDITIONAL PARAGRAPH ADDED TO SECTION 7.2.4 TO PROPERLY REFLECT THE AVAILABILITY OF THE COMPLETED UTILITY PERMIT DATABASE, AS WELL AS TO INFORM THE CONSULTANT OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO FOLLOW THE AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE OWNER(S) OF THE UTILITY AND THE AUTHORITY ON REGARD TO FACILITY RELOCATION.
07/24/2013
Section 7.2.4
TO EMPHASIZE THE NEEDS OF THE CADD AND CONTRACTS SECTIONS AND PROVIDE CLEARER DIRECTION TO DESIGN CONSULTANTS, THESE UPDATES TO THE PROCEDURES MANUAL CLARIFY DELIVERABLE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PHASE D SUBMISSION AND CHANGE OF PLANS PROCEDURE. SPECIFICALLY, THE REQUIRED FILE TYPES OF ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS ARE ADDRESSED, AND INSTRUCTIONS ON NEW PAY ITEMS VIA CHANGE OF PLANS ARE PROVIDED.
04/10/2013
Section 3.4.5 and 9.3
CORRECTION OF A TYPOGRAPHICAL ERROR ON PAGE 7-23
04/09/2013
Section 7
THESE UPDATES TO THE PROCEDURES MANUAL ARE RELATED TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT'S NEW FULLY-ELECTRONIC BIDDING PROGRAM, BIDX. THE UPDATES AFFECT DESIGN CONSULTANT' PHASE D AND ADDENDA SUBMISSIONS, AS DESCRIBED IN SECTIONS 3, 9, & 10.
01/18/2013
Section 3.4.5, 9.2, and 10.2
MODIFICATIONS TO SECTION 3.4.6.3 – SHOP DRAWING REVIEW TO CLARIFY SHOP AND WORKING DRAWING REVIEW SCOPE AND WORK ROLES OF THE DESIGN ENGINEER AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
06/20/2012
Section 3.4.6.3
SECTION 7 – UTILITY INSTALLATIONS, RELOCATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS
03/30/2012
Section 7
MODIFICATIONS TO PHASE SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
02/24/2012
Section 3.4.3, 3.4.4.2 and Exhibits 3-2, 3-3 and 3-4
CHANGES CLARIFY SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR STANDARD AND NON-STANDARD BRIDGE BEARINGS.
11/18/2011
Subsections 3.4.3.18, 3.4.4.1.7, 3.4.4.1.8, 6B5.2 & Exhibits 3-2 and 3-3
MODIFICATIONS TO PHASE SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS.
11/30/2011
Section 3.43, 3.4.4.2, 3.4.5 and Exhibits 3-2, 3-3 and 3-4
ITEM “O.” WAS ADDED TO THE PHASE C SUBMISSION CHECKLIST AS REQUIRED BY THE RECENT DESIGN MANUAL UPDATE.
11/07/2011
Exhibit 3-3
REQUIRE CONSULTANTS TO SUBMIT CD LABELED “DRAFT” FOR PHASE C SUBMISSIONS, AND “FINAL” FOR PHASE D SUBMISSIONS WITH THE LIST OF REFERENCE DOCUMENTS AND ELECTRONIC FILES OF ALL REPORTS, AS-BUILTS, CONTRACT DRAWINGS, PERMITS AND ANY OTHER INFORMATION IN ORDER TO HAVE DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE DURING ADVERTISEMENT AS INDICATED IN THE SUPPLEMENTARY SPECIFICATION SECTION 107.11
03/31/2011
Section 3, Subsections 3.4.4.2 & 3.4.5
TO UPDATE PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS FOR DESIGN OF ALTERNATE RETAINING WALLS, PREFABRICATED MODULAR WALLS AND MECHANICALLY STABILIZED EMBANKMENT WALLS, FOR NJTA PROJECTS. THE PROCEDURES IDENTIFY PHASE SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS TO ASSURE ADEQUATE ASSESSMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF ALTERNATE WALLS.
03/07/2011
Subsections 6B.3.5, 6B.5.1, and 6B.5.2
REVISIONS ARE REQUIRED TO UPDATE PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS FOR DESIGN OF ALTERNATE RETAINING WALLS, PREFABRICATED MODULAR WALLS AND MECHANICALLY STABILIZED EMBANKMENT WALLS, FOR NJTA PROJECTS DUE TO REVISIONS TO THE NJTA DESIGN MANUAL. THE PROCEDURES IDENTIFY GEOTECHNICAL TESTING AND PLANNING REQUIREMENTS TO ASSURE ADEQUATE ASSESSMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF ALTERNATE WALLS.
03/07/2011
Subsections 5.2.2.1.1.c, 5.2.2.1.5, and 5.2.3.6.3c(iv)
DUE TO LEGAL STANDPOINT, “SUBCONSULTANT SIGNATURE” BOX MUST BE RESTORED AS REQUIRED FOR EXHIBIT 6A-1, TYPICAL SHEET LAYOUT AND EXHIBIT 6A-2, TYPCIAL TITLE BOX
01/04/2011
Section 6A
EXHIBIT 6A-1, TYPICAL SHEET LAYOUT: DELETE AND REPLACE SHEET LAYOUT TO MATCH OUR FILES WITH “NJTA CADD SUPPORT” LINK AND IN-HOUSE SHEET LAYOUT. EXHIBIT 6A-2, TYPICAL TITLE BOX: DELETE SUB-CONSULTANT SIGNATURE BOX AND REVISE TITLE BOX TO MATCH THE TITLE BOX FOR “NJTA CADD SUPPORT” LINK AND IN-HOUSE PLAN SHEET. 6A.5.1 TITLE SHEET, #3 CHANGE “INDEX OF DRAWINGS” TO “INDEX OF SHEETS” TO MATCH THE TITLE SHEETS INFORMATION ON NJTA CADD SUPPORT LINK.
12/06/2010
Section 6A
REVISION TO SUBSECTION 3.4.4.2 – CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE TO INTRODUCE THE LRFR MANUAL TO DESIGN ENGINEERS AND STIPULATE ITS USAGE FOR NEW AND REHABILITATION BRIDGE DESIGN PROJECTS, AN ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT TO SUBMIT LRFR LOAD RATINGS AS PART OF PHASE C SUBMISSION HAS BEEN ADDED TO INFORM THE DESIGN ENGINEER
07/20/2010
Subsections 3.4.4.2
REVISION TO SUBSECTION 6B.6 – TO PROVIDE THE DESIGN ENGINEERS WITH GUIDANCE AS TO THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR A BRIDGE REPAIR CONTRACT PHASE A SUBMISSION
07/19/2010
Subsections 6B.6
SECTION 3 – SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS, MODIFICATIONS TO SECTION 3.4.2 PHASE “A” SUBMISSION, EXHIBIT 3-1 PHASE “A” CHECKLIST, EXHIBIT 3-2 PHASE “B” CHECKLIST, EXHIBIT 3-3 PRE-PHASE “C” AND PHASE “C” CHECKLIST, AND EXHIBIT 3-7 ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITS
10/08/2009
Section 3.4.2, Exhibit 3-1, Exhibit 3-2, Exhibit 3-2, Exhibit 3-3, and Exhibit 3-7
DCA2009-PM-5 Page 3-6, 3-7, 3-10, 3-11, 3-13, 3-14, and 3-20
SECTION 6A ROADWAY PLAN PREPARATION, SUBSECTION 6A.5.6 ALIGNMENT DATA SHEET; CORRECT ITEM 2 TO READ BEARING, TO NEAREST 0.1 SECOND
08/18/2009
Section 6A.5.6
SECTION 7 CLARIFICATION OF WHEN EXISTING AND PROPOSED UTILITIES WILL BE PERMITTED TO BE CARRIED BY STRUCTURES OVER AUTHORITY ROADWAYS
07/24/2009
Section 7.2.1
SECTION 10 REPLACE STANDARD ITEM NUMBERS WITH UNIT CODES IN SECTION 10.1 FINAL ENGINEERS ESTIMATE AND EXHIBIT 10-1 SAMPLE FINAL ENGINEERS ESTIMATE
06/01/2009
Section 3 Exhibit 3-1 and Section 3.4.3
SECTION 10 REPLACE STANDARD ITEM NUMBERS WITH UNIT CODES IN SECTION 10.1 FINAL ENGINEERS ESTIMATE AND EXHIBIT 10-1 SAMPLE FINAL ENGINEERS ESTIMATE
02/09/2009
10-1
SECTION 3 - SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS ADD REFERENCE TO MANUAL FOR UNIT CODES IN SECTION 3.4.5- PHASE D SUBMISSION ITEM 10 AND EXHIBIT 3-4 PHASE D CHECKLIST ITEM J
02/09/2009
3.4.5
SECTION 3 - SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS ADD REFERENCE TO MANUAL FOR UNIT CODES IN SECTION 3.4.4.2 - PHASE C SUBMISSION ITEM 14 AND EXHIBIT 3-3 PRE-PHASE C AND PHASE C CHECKLIST ITEMS L & M
02/09/2009
3.4.2
SECTION 3 - SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS ADD REFERENCE TO MANUAL FOR UNIT CODES IN SECTION 3.4.3 - PHASE B SUBMISSION ITEM 13 AND EXHIBIT 3-2 PHASE B CHECKLIST ITEMS O AND P
02/09/2009
3.4.3
PHASE A SUBMISSION
12/11/2007
3.4.2
UTILITY ALIGNMENT
12/18/2007
7.2.1
REVISED REQUEST PROCEDURES
08/02/2007
1.3.2
N/A
ISSUANCE OF THE PROCEDURES MANUAL
06/06/2007
ALL
N/A
DOCUMENT
VERSION
EFFECTIVE DATE
DESCRIPTION
DOWNLOAD
INITIAL CONTACT LETTER
001
05/07/2009
Document Issuance
SUPPLEMENTAL UTILITY ORDER
002
12/14/2010
Revised to include new Executive Director and Assistant Secretary
SAMPLE UTILITY CHECKLIST
001
05/07/2009
Document Issuance
UTILITY CHECKLIST
001
05/07/2009
Document Issuance
UTILITY ORDER
002
12/14/2010
Revised to include new Executive Director and Assistant Secretary
UTILITY STATUS SCHEDULE
001
05/07/2009
Document Issuance
