Construction Policy Bulletins (CPBs)
Construction
Policy Bulletins are linked to the signed document
until they are included in the Construction Manual through the Manual Change Transmittal process. At that time, the link becomes the chapter and section of the Construction Manual in which the information is included. The documents on this website will require Adobe Acrobat Reader, available as a free download from Adobe’s website (one-time setup). 
Policy Bulletins
| CPB Number | Subject | Approval Date | Construction Manual Chapter / Section |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08-6 | Force Account Markups [pdf] | 10-10-2008 | To be included in Chapter 9-1.03 A,B, |
| 08-5 | Seventy Percent Subcontracting [pdf] | 10-20-2008 | To be included in Chapter 3-801B, |
| 08-4 | Federal Highway Administration Involvement in Contract Administration [pdf] | 07-24-2008 | To be included in Chapter 5-007, 5-308 |
| 08-3 | Hot Mix Asphalt Materials Acceptance [pdf] | 07-03-2008 | To be included in Chapter 6-109 |
| Table 6-1.6 [pdf] | |||
| 08-2 | Construction Project Stormwater Compliance Evaluation Plan [pdf] | 06-30-2008 | To be included in Chapter 7-104B |
| 08-1 | Contractor Indemnification and Insurance [pdf] | 03-13-2008 | To be included in Chapter 5-102 |
| Attachment 1: Sample Letter to Surety [pdf] | |||
| 07-7 | Release Procedures for Materials Requiring Fit-for-Purpose Decisions [pdf] | 12-28-2007 | To be included in Chapter 6-202, 5-302 |
| Attachment 1 Blue Tag Procedures | |||
| 07-6 | Progress Pay—Entering Contract Milestones into the Contract Administration System [pdf] | 9-20-2007 | To be included in Chapter 3-802, 5-104C |
| 07-5 | Apprentice Registration—Federal Aid Contracts [pdf] | 8-27-2007 | To be included in Chapter 8-103C,8-105E |
| Attachment 1 Federal Apprentice Registration Form 671 | |||
| Attachment 1 Form CEM4900 Contract Change Order | |||
| Attachment 2 Form CEM4903 Contract Change Order Memorandum | |||
| 07-2 | Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Substitutiont [pdf] | 4-23-2007 | To be included in Chapter 3-801c,8-3, |
| 07-1 | Certification Program for Suppliers of Asphalt [pdf] | 2-21-2007 | To be included in Chapter 6 |
| 06-10 | Trucking Owner-Operator Certification Status Form [pdf] | 12-20-2006 | |
| Attachment 1: CEM-2510 [pdf] | |||
| 06-9 | Payment of Construction Disputes with Merit [pdf] | 12-15-2006 | To be included 5-3, 5-4 |
| 06-7 | Race-Neutral Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program [pdf] | 11-28-2006 | To be included 8-3, 3-801C |
| 06-6 | Executed Contract Change Order Copy Distribution [pdf] | 11-17-2006 | To be included 5-312 |
| 06-5 | CCO Approval Delegation [pdf] | 11-17-2006 | To be included 3-403, 5-311, and 5-4 |
| 06-4 | Beginning of Work [pdf] | 10-11-2006 | To be included 3.802, 4, and 8-1.03 |
| 06-2 | Informal Dispute Review Board Process[pdf] | 3-20-2006 | To be included 5-404B |
| Attachment 1: Dispute Review Board Agreement Amendment [pdf] | |||
| Attachment 2: Contract Change Order[pdf] | |||
| Attachment 3: Contract Change Order Memo [pdf] | |||
| 06-1 | Prior Authorization to Proceed[pdf] | 2-08-2006 | To be included in 5-311 |
| Attachment: Authorization to Proceed [pdf] | |||
| 05-3 | Compensation Adjustment for Price Index Fluctuations[pdf] | 9-22-2005 | To be included in 5-314 |
| 00-8 | Contract Administration of Time Related Overhead [pdf] | 12-15-2000 | To be Included in 5-4 |
| TRO Quantity Sheet Instructions [pdf] | |||
| TRO Quantity Sheet [pdf] | |||
CPBs already incorporated via Manual Change Transmittals |
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CPB Number |
Subject |
Construction Manual Chapter/Section |
|
| 07-4 | Federal Highway Administration Form FHWA-47M | 3-9, 5-1 | |
| 07-3 | Resident Engineer Policy | 1-1 | |
| 06-8 | Solid Waste Disposal and Recycling Report | 7-109 | |
| 06-3 | Contract Change Order Memorandum (Form CEM-4903) | 5-307 | |
| 05-5 | Contractor Assignment or Name or Address Change Attachments |
5-1 | |
| 05-4 | Revised - Suspected Fraudulent Test and Inspection Reports | 3-6 , 3-7, 3-8 | |
| 05-2 | Disposal of Material Outside the Highway Right-of-Way | 3-708 , 7-106 | |
| 05-1 | Suspected Fraudulent Test and Inspection Reports | 3-6 , 3-7, 3-8 | |
| 04-4 | Use of Tapered Notched Wedge Device for Longitudinal Joints on Asphalt Concrete Pavement | 4-3902A , 4-3903B | |
| 04-3 | Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices Adoption | 1-308 , 2-201 , 2-206F , 2-207 |
|
| 04-2 | Retention Policy Modification | 3-909 | |
| 04-1 | Solid Waste Disposal and Recycling Report | 7-109 | |
| 03-11 | Scope of Contract | 3-4 | |
| 03-9 | Title 6 Equal Opportunity Complaints and Contract Administration | 8-2 | |
| 03-7 | Title 7 Equal Employment Opportunity Complaints and Reporting | 8-2 | |
| 03-6 | Character of Workers | 3-5 | |
| 03-5 | Claim Administration Delegation of Authority | 5-4.69 | |
| 03-3 | Communication between the Resident Engineer and Federal Highway Administration Transportation Engineer on State Administered Projects | 5-3 | |
| 03-2 | Overhead Sign Structures | 4-56 | |
| 03-1 | Paint Binder Tack Coat Guidelines | 4-39 , 4-92, 4-94 | |
| 02-5 | Contract Change Order Coding System | 5-302, 5-307 | |
| 02-3 | Extended Use of Dispute Review Boards | 5-4 | |
| 02-2 | Arbritration Payment Process | 5-409B | |
| 02-1 | Dispute Review Board Process and Responsibilities | 5-4 | |
| CEM-6202 | |||
| CEM-6203 | |||
| CEM-6204 | |||
| CEM-6205 | |||
| 01-5 | Contract Offset | 3-9 | |
| Notice of Opportunity for Offset Hearing | |||
| 01-3 | Audit Request Procedure | 5-407 | |
| Audit Process, Sample, Attachment to Audit Request | |||
| General Info, Request for State Audit | |||
| CPA Desk Guide | |||
| 01-2 | Required District Director's Board of Review (BOR) Meetings | 5-404G | |
| Sample Claim Position Letter | |||
| Sample Final Estimate Cover Memo (1) | |||
| Sample Final Estimate Cover Memo (2) | |||
| 01-1 | Major Construction Incidents | 2-3 | |
| Major Incident Notification, Instructions | |||
| 00-7 | Termination of Contractors Control and Termination of Contract | 3-807 and 3-810 | |
| 00-6 | Additional Funds Request Process | 5-203 | |
| Request for Additional Funds, Program Advisers | |||
| 00-5 | Section 3-704E Highway Maintenance | 3-704 and 5-006 | |
| Section 5-006 Maintenance Reviews | |||
| 00-4 | Cost Reduction Incentive Proposal Procedures | 3-514 | |
| 00-3 | Disadvantaged Business Enterprises Reporting | 8-3 | |
| CEM-2401 | |||
| CEM-2402F | |||
| CEM-2403F | |||
| CEM-2404F | |||
| 00-2 | High Groundwater | 4-1903A(8) | |
| 00-1 | Storm Water Notice of Completion of Construction, NOC Form | 7-104 and 5-101 | |
| 99-8 | Horizontal/Vertical Clearance Changes and Bridge Permit Rating | 3-705A(1) | |
| Attached forms can be found on CEFS: TR0019,TR0020, TR0029 | |||
| 99-7 | COZEEP Procedures, Task Order, Daily Report Form, Worksheet | 2-215 | |
| 99-6 | COZEEP Guidelines | 2-215A | |
| 99-5.1 | Contract Change Order Approval Delegation FAQs | 5-3 | |
| 99-4 | Contractor Indemnification and Insurance FAQs | 3-701 | |
| 99-2 | Removal of Yellow Traffic Stripe and Pavement Markings | 7-106B(2) | |
| 99-1 | Contract Acceptance and Relief of Maintenance Process | 3-709 and 3-710 | |
| Attachments | |||
| 96-7 | After Acceptance Estimates | 3-910 | |
| 96-6 | Overhead Audits | 5-407 | |
| 96-5 | Claims Resolution Approval Authority | Table 5-4.1 | |
| 96-4 | Claims Resolution Time Charging Practices | 5-401 | |
| 96-3 | Traffic Control System Adjustment | 4-1203O(1) | |
| 96-2 | Use of Leftover Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) | 4-9003A | |
| 96-1 | Frequency of Sampling - Structural Concrete | Table 6-1.4 | |
| 95-7 | Storm Water Management Program | 7-104B | |
| 95-6 | Travel Costs for Out of State Inspections | 3-606 | |
| 95-5 | Trade Names Alternatives, Signing and Delineation Materials | 2-209 | |
| 95-4 | Construction Area Signs | 4-1203F | |
| 95-3 | Availability of Changeable Message Signs (CMS) | 4-1203J | |
| 95-2 | Application of 5% Markup for Subcontracted Work | 3-904C | |
| 95-1 | Field Inspection and Release of Materials | 6-302 | |