Estimates

Follow the process outlined in Design Division’s PS&E Preparation Manual, Chapter 4, Estimate. The window titled “Proposed Bridge”in the Location tab of TxDOTCONNECT, should be filled out for every bridge type structure that will have any type of work performed. Ensure that the Estimate tab of TxDOTCONNECT has ‘Bridge’ in the Category of Work column and NBI in NBI column.
All bid items pertaining to each bridge or bridge-class culvert, or a span structure must be broken out and listed separately.
Cost estimates are reviewed at regular meetings between District personnel and the Bridge Project Manager to keep all estimates updated across all 25
District
s. These updates are used to determine whether to delay or accelerate projects to meet the fiscal year allocation. Each District provides cost estimates to the Bridge Project Manager.
  • A written justification is required for any project cost estimate increase greater than 20% of the approved funding amount in Bridge Division’s portfolio manager.
  • The written justification for cost increases greater than 20% must be approved by Bridge Division before the estimate can be entered into TxDOTCONNECT.
  • Project cost increases over 20% from the initial cost estimates may require alternate funding sources or may need to be delayed to a later fiscal year.
  • All Project moves within the current fiscal year will require an email from District leadership (TPD or higher), stating the reason(s) why the project will not make the original letting date.