5.5 TxC Estimate Input
5.5.1 Overview
The project estimate should be entered into TxC and updated with each submittal so that the necessary funding amounts can be identified and tracked. Estimates can be entered into TxC as early as the Initial (30%) PS&E milestone. It is recommended to enter the estimate into TxC no later than the Detailed (60%) PS&E milestone so that modifications to funding amounts can be made well in advance of the project let date. Designers should confirm with the appropriate District/Division personnel what the expectations are for when the estimate should be entered into TxC. Projects with multiple CSJs require a separate Engineer’s Estimate for each CSJ.
Refer to the
for specific details on entering the Engineer’s Estimate into TxC.
5.5.2 Calculating Mobilization for Federal Projects with multiple CSJs
For Federal projects, the total mobilization amount should be calculated based on combined total estimate for all CSJs. The percentage of mobilization applied to each CSJ should be prorated based on the percentage of overall contract cost.
Example calculation:
5.5.3 Calculating Mobilization for State Projects with multiple CSJs
For State projects the mobilization amount may be entered as lump sum amount under the controlling CSJ. However, in most cases it is recommended that the percentage of mobilization be pro-rated based on the percentage of overall contract cost, as outlined in
. An exception to this recommendation is if there is a large number of associated CSJs that would make this calculation complex. For example, a seal coat may include multiple associated CSJs across a District, in which case mobilization can be entered as a lump sum under the controlling CSJ.
Project bid items that are bid with the contract should be included with the mobilization for the project.
Joint bid utility items should be included with the ROW CSJ
. This should be calculated in the ROW CSJ, similar to a different CCSJ. If funding is available in the RCSJ, pay for mobilization in that RCSJ.5.5.4 Estimate Checklist
Refer to the
for the Estimate QC checklist.