To reflect improved business practices;

To reorganize the content in a more logical sequence and to aggregate subject matter together per chapter; and

To update processes and references to internal and external resources, and to best reflect TxDOT current standards and built projects.

Chapter 1 has been revised to include general guidance and definition of plan set delivery methods and overall manual organization.

Chapter 2 has been revised to include pre-assembly activities including the Preliminary Design Concept Conference, development of the geometric schematic, discussion on environmental studies and clearance, activities associated with value engineering and identification of required legal documents.

Chapter 3 has been revised to provide updated plan set development guidance for traditional plan sheets and standards. The drafting guidelines section has been modified to direct all users to the current ORD workspace.

Chapter 4 has been revised to provide updated guidance on the use of specifications and development of the specification list through TxDOTCONNECT.

Chapter 5 has been revised to provide updated guidance on the engineer’s estimate development including determination of bid items and description codes, bid item quantities, prices and TxDOTCONNECT estimate input.

Chapter 6 has been revised to include information on updated PS&E submission, and review and processing procedures. Details concerning engineering reviews and contract reviews have been modified including addition of a suggested milestone submittals table and reference to a new PS&E QC Milestone checklist. The list of supporting documents has been updated and new processes for submission of Ready to Let PS&E to the Design Division have been included. Guidance for the use of construction management plans and reference to the construction management plan standard operating procedure have been included.

Chapter 7 has been added to detail the pre-letting activities and this information has been updated for current practices including updates to the addendum process and references to the addendum standard operating procedures.

Chapter 8 has been added to detail the post-letting activities and this information has been updated for current practices.

Appendix A has been added to provide a list of links to resource materials.