4.4.2 Specification List Creation

Each District is responsible for the creation of the Specification List in TxC. The TxC Specification List is partially prepared as the Engineer’s Estimate is input into TxC. Some sections populate automatically based on the bid items entered in the Engineer’s Estimate grid.
For additional information on creating the Specification List, refer to the
TxC Reference Guide – Engineer’s Estimate
.
After completing the Specification List, a detailed examination should be performed to verify that all necessary items have been included.
For additional information on reviewing and editing the Specification List, refer to the
TxC Reference Guide – Engineer’s Estimate
.
In general, the Specification List must include the following:
  • The items contained in the plans, estimate, and General Notes must be shown on the Specification List;
  • Items 1 through 9, Mobilization (Item 500), Barricades, Signs, and Traffic Handling (Item 502), and Temporary Erosion, Sedimentation, and Environmental Controls (Item 506) must always be included;
  • If a field laboratory or field office is desired, Item 504 Facilities for Field Office and Laboratory, must be included on the Specification List along with a note in the General Notes specifying the type of structure required; and
  • The appropriate Special Provisions should be included.
    • For a list of required Special Provisions, on Federal and Non-Federal funded contracts, refer to TxDOT’s
      Required Specifications Checklist webpage
      . Use this list to confirm that all required Special Provisions are included. Those which are not on the Specification List must be added manually in TxC. Ensure the applicable Special Provision for the reference items are included as well.
The automatic Specification List system will generate most of the required Specification List items.
Specifications and Special Provisions may need to be added or removed as applicable to the project.
A check of reference items should be made. Reference items are included in the Specification List to inform the contractor that other subsidiary items of work are performed in compliance to the referenced item.
If reference items are the result of a reference in the Standard Specifications, no additional note needs to be added to the PS&E. However, if the reference item is specified by the designer and not specified in the appropriate specification, it should be the result of a note in the General Notes or the plans.
Refer to
TxDOT’s TxC Reference Guide – Engineer’s Estimate
for details on the creation and modification of Specification Lists.