Florida Department of Transportation

The meeting included the introduction of new members to the Final Estimates Technical Review Team, specifically the new Construction Final Estimates Engineer and the new District Final Estimates Manager. Key discussion items involved the review of Final Estimates Level 2 course updates, including upcoming revisions to course materials and piling module specifications. The committee also touched upon the scheduling of subsequent meetings in relation to Estimates Week.

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The meeting covered several key administrative and project-related discussions. Topics included the handling of global COVID-19 time extension requests across districts, with a follow-up action to clarify coding for these requests. There was a detailed discussion regarding the Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) Inspection Review Report, specifically addressing signature responsibilities of the CCEI, which will lead to a meeting with ACEC to resolve concerns. Additionally, the group addressed the Central Office notification process for lane closures, noting inconsistencies in contractor adherence to 2-week notice requirements. A discussion on union dues during extra work was initiated, requiring further research. Walk-on items included a discussion regarding damage from Hurricane Sally, an update on the Henry Fuller Task Team, uncertainty regarding FDOT attendance at the upcoming Construction Conference, and coordination on corridors over existing roads.

The key discussion topics for the Concrete Technical Review Team meeting include roll call and attendance confirmation, a specific discussion regarding the Concrete Curriculum for the Construction Training Qualification Program (CTQP), evaluation and recommendations for proposed and pending instructors for CTQP Concrete Training, and a discussion concerning approved and pending requests for CTQP Concrete Training Providers. An open forum session is also scheduled.

Key discussions included the tracking of project commitments, specifically addressing the need to incorporate Project Commitments Record (PCR) documentation into CPAM, especially in light of an upcoming FHWA audit. Discussions also covered aggregate shortages for concrete and asphalt mixes, where districts are receiving notices, and the process for addressing potential time impacts. The implementation timeline for the new lane closure notification system (One.Network) was reviewed, setting an August 22, 2022, go-live date, and noting forthcoming specification revisions. Updates were provided on the FHP Hireback contract (BED86), which requires an amendment. A proposed change to the Partnering specifications was tabled after realizing markups were based on an outdated specification. Furthermore, the group discussed the elimination of work on a Contractor Submittal Initiated (CSI) item and the mechanism for allowing contractors to share in savings from CSIs that result in cost reductions, though no immediate action was taken. Finally, the concept of substantial completion for projects facing delays was discussed and ultimately opposed by the DCEs.