Design and Construction Project Support

The Design and Construction Project Support Section contains information about Standards and Specifications used during the design and construction of CDOT projects. There are also design aids, Construction Bulletins, Special Provisions, and Support Software.

Please reference the Quick Links located to the left to navigate. Below is a brief outline indicating what information can be found within those links listed in alphabetical order.

• American Recovery & Reinvestment Act:  (ARRA) Related Documents
• CADD & Engineering Processes: All CADD Related Documents, Training, Manuals, Library, Tips
• Construction Specifications:  This area contains standard specifications appropriate for use on CDOT construction Projects and revisions thereto.   The 2005 Standard Specifications are now available and should be used on all projects advertised on or after October 13, 2005.
• Manuals: Links to various Design Manuals & Guides, Construction Bulletins
• Miscellaneous Design Documents: Library of CDOT Sample Sheets, Safety Selection Guide and other documents not related to any of the above categories.
• Other Specifications: ITS, FIPI, Material Specficiations Checklist, Pilot Project Special Provisions
• Policy Memos: Various Policy Memos as well as Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility Requirements in CDOT Transportation Projects
• Software / Support Information: Links to information on Engineering Applications, Trans*port, SiteManager
• Standard Plans:  M Standard Plans, S Standard Plans
• Water Quality Control:  FAQs, Special Provisions, Bulletins, Memos, SWMP

To check availability of CDOT publications for sale, please contact CDOT Bid Plans at 303-757-9313. To see the list of CDOT publications for sale, please click here.