Summary: | The Bid Package Preparation and Policies- Intermediate Course provides in-depth training on developing an accurate Construction Bid Package from a technical level, in accordance with Publication 51 Bid Package Preparation and Policies Manual. Training will be provided on ensuring that technical aspects of the Bid Package are standard across all Districts, in terms of Plans, Design Items, Special Provisions and Attachments. The Project Development Checklist (PDC) will be discussed in-depth as it relates to the Bid Package to ensure consistency of documents across Districts. DBE Goal development will be discussed to provide the connection to the Design Items. Information on selecting the accurate Work Class Codes will be furnished. General Provisions (Section 100s) of PennDOT Publication 408 Specifications will also be discussed.
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Learning Outcomes: | Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the participants will be able to:
• Ensure consistency of the Bid Package, in terms of Plans, Design Items, Special Provisions and Project Development Checklist, for several technical topics, such as grade crossings, design-build projects, utilities and others.
• Summarize/discuss Publication 408, Specifications, Section 100s-General Provisions.
• Select the appropriate Work Class Codes.
• Explain Bid Package approval requirements for proprietary items, experimental items, road user’s liquidated damages, etc.
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Prerequisites: | Prerequisites: Some experience with preparing the Plans, Specification & Estimate package will be beneficial; Bid Package Preparation and Policies Course is recommended, though not required.
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Target Audience: | District and Consultant Design Project Managers, Portfolio Managers, District Contract Management staff, and Central Office Contract Management staff.
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Special Materials: | Please bring Publication 408-Specifications with you to the class.
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Final Exam: | Yes |
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