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Standard specifications and reference publications
The Standard Specifications for Construction is the standard for the basic requirements governing the materials, equipment, and methods used in construction contracts administered by MDOT.
- MDOT 2020 Standard Specifications for Construction
- MDOT 2020 Standard Specifications for Construction with Errata Incorporated (Information only)
- MDOT 2020 Standard Specifications for Construction with Errata Incorporated - Use with the August 2025 or later lettings (Information only)
- MDOT 2012 Standard Specifications for Construction
References
Buy America - Compliance Listing for Approved Manufacturers, Qualified Products List and Tested Stock Suppliers
(Not applicable for projects using 20 SP-105A-04)
Buy America - Pay Items and Materials that Require Step Certification
(Effective for projects let on or after November 2, 2012.)
Capital Preventive Maintenance (CPM) Manual
Certified Payroll Status Record
Construction Claims Procedure
(MDOT's written claim procedure)
Construction Scheduling - Contract Time Determination (CTD), Progress Schedule, and Critical Path Method (CPM)
Contractor Performance Evaluation Factors and Rating Criteria
Contractor Standard Naming Conventions for Document Submittals
Guidelines for Administering Warranties - Road & Bridge Construction Contracts
Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware (MASH) Compliance Guidance for Temporary Traffic Control Devices in Work Zones
Sworn Statements and Waivers of Lien Documentation
Temporary Barrier List
Traffic Control Items Paid For As Each or Foot