1-00 Agency Organization and Relations With Other Organizations gen 1-00. 1 Purpose and Scope of Manual
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- GEN 1-00.2 Definition of Terms
- GEN 1-00.3 WSDOT State Construction Office
- GEN 1-00.3(1) State Construction Engineer
- GEN 1-00.3(1)A Deputy State Construction Engineer
- GEN 1-00.3(1)B Construction Engineer, Roadway
- GEN 1-00.3(1)C Construction Engineer, Bridge
- GEN 1-00.3(1)D Assistant State Construction Engineers
- GEN 1-00.3(2) State Materials Laboratory
- GEN 1-00.3(2)B State Pavements Engineer
- GEN 1-00.3(2)C State Geotechnical Engineer
Chapter 1 Administration
1-00 Agency Organization and Relations With Other OrganizationsGEN 1-00.1 Purpose and Scope of ManualThis manual is published by the State Construction Office as a resource for construction engineering personnel. It provides instruction for administering Washington State transportation projects, recognizes established standards and describes accepted engineering practices. The instruction provided by this manual identifies desired results, establishes standardized requirements, and provides statewide uniformity in the administration and construction of transportation related contracts. Chapters 1 – 8 of the Construction Manual are organized with two types of content. General information that isn’t tied to any specific section of the WSDOT Standard Specifications is prefaced by “GEN” in the section number. Information that is intended to complement and expand on sections of the WSDOT Standard Specifications is prefaced by a “SS” in the section number. Not all sections of the Standard Specifications are addressed in the Construction Manual. Construction engineering staff should be familiar with the guidance and instructions included in this manual. The guidance presented by this manual complements the requirements of the Standard Specifications for Road, Bridge, and Municipal Construction M 41-10 and the contract provisions and promotes uniformity of results among all Regions of the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). Suggestions for corrections, additions, or improvements to this manual and to the Standard Specifications or General Special Provisions are welcomed and should be submitted to the State Construction Office in the form of a Word document in “track changes” format. GEN 1-00.2 Definition of TermsDefinitions of words or terms should be the same as set forth under “Definitions and Terms” in Standard Specifications Section 1-01. If a conflict should occur between the guidance or instructions offered by this manual and the specifications or provisions identified in the contract, the latter should always prevail. GEN 1-00.3 WSDOT State Construction OfficeThe State Construction Office strives for consistent, cost-effective, quality construction through direct support of WSDOT’s Regional construction program. The Construction Office coordinates the development of policies and standards, provides training, guidance, oversight, technical expertise and advocacy, introduces innovation, and coordinates and shares information on construction issues. GEN 1-00.3(1) State Construction EngineerThe Director of the Construction Division is the State Construction Engineer and reports to the Chief Engineer, Assistant Secretary Engineering and Regional Operations. The State Construction Engineer is responsible for all WSDOT contract construction projects, except those contracts executed by the Director of Washington State Ferries Division. The State Construction Engineer is responsible for all matters pertaining to contract administration and represents the Chief Engineer in managing the performance of these contracts. In addition, the State Construction Engineer acts for the Chief Engineer in approving increases or decreases of work, changes in the work or in materials incorporated into the work, authority to accomplish work by force account, extensions of time, and the assessment of any liquidated damages. The State Construction Engineer is responsible for providing guidance and direction to the Regions and State Construction Office personnel who are investigating construction claims and is responsible for the approval of all claim settlements. The State Construction Engineer establishes WSDOT policy relative to inspection and documentation and ensures uniform interpretation and enforcement of the Standard Specifications and contract provisions throughout the State. The State Construction Engineer is assisted by the Deputy State Construction Engineer, the Construction Engineer, Roadway, the Construction Engineer, Bridge, and the Assistant Construction Engineers. GEN 1-00.3(1)A Deputy State Construction EngineerThe Deputy State Construction Engineer reports to the State Construction Engineer. The Deputy State Construction Engineer is delegated the authority to execute documents concerning the following: • Advertising, award, and execution of contracts; • Federal Aid project documentation; • Contract change orders of a value not to exceed $10 million and/or un-limited time; • Extensions of time; • Reduction in pre-qualification; • Certification of materials to FHWA; • Claims on contracts; • Final Acceptance
• Standard Specifications – Division 1 General Requirements – Division 3 Aggregate Production and Acceptance – Division 4 Bases – Division 5 Surface Treatments and Pavements – Division 8 Miscellaneous Construction • Construction Manual – Chapter 1 Administration – Chapter 3 Aggregate Production and Acceptance – Chapter 4 Bases – Chapter 5 Surface Treatments and Pavements – Chapter 8 Miscellaneous Construction Additionally, the Construction Engineer, Roadway is the lead within the State Construction Office for Environmental Coordination. The Construction Engineer, Roadway is delegated authority to execute contract documents concerning: • Force account rates; • Interpretation of contract provisions; • Specification and contract requirements; • Policy related to inspection and documentation; • Contract change orders of a value not to exceed one million dollars and/or changes in contract time not to exceed 60 days GEN 1-00.3(1)C Construction Engineer, BridgeThe Construction Engineer, Bridge reports to the Deputy State Construction Engineer and represents the State Construction Engineer by formulating policy in the following areas: • Standard Specification – Division 2 Earthwork – Division 6 Structures – Division 7 Drainage Structures, Storm Sewers, Sanitary Sewers. Water Mains and Culverts • Construction Manual – Chapter 2 Earthwork – Chapter 6 Structures – Chapter 7 Drainage Structures, Storm Sewers, Sanitary Sewers, Water Mains, and Culverts • General Contractor/Construction Manager (GC/CM The Construction Engineer, Bridge is delegated authority to execute contract documents concerning: • Force account rates; • Interpretation of contract provisions; • Specification and contract requirements; • Policy related to inspection and documentation; • Contract change orders of a value not to exceed one million dollars and/or changes in contract time not to exceed 60 days GEN 1-00.3(1)D Assistant State Construction EngineersAssistant State Construction Engineers report to the Deputy State Construction Engineer and are assigned as the State Construction Office point of contact for specific Project Engineer Offices or programs. Assistant State Construction Engineers also assist the Construction Engineers in the development of policy and are assigned responsibility for specific sections of the Standard Specifications and the Construction Manual. Assistant State Construction Engineers are delegated the authority to execute: • Contract change orders of a value not to exceed one million dollars and/or changes in contract time not to exceed 60 days
The Assistant State Construction Engineer, Administration, reports to the Deputy State Construction Engineer and supports the Construction Engineers in setting requirements for contracting, policy, and responding to questions from the regions on all issues pertaining to Standard Specifications Division 1 and Construction Manual Chapters 1. The Assistant State Construction Engineer, Administration is responsible for such areas as: • Construction Manual – Chapter 10 Documentation – Chapter 11 Forms The-responsibilities of the Assistant State Construction Engineer, Administration include, but are not limited to, time extensions, external civil rights contract changes, prevailing wage issues, documentation, and claims resolution. The Construction Engineer, Administration, also represents WSDOT on task forces with contractor organizations, other public agencies, and at the legislature regarding public contracting issues. The Assistant State Construction Engineer, Administration, is assisted by: • Documentation Engineer – Provides guidance for contract documentation and contract payments, as well as providing support to Region Documentation Engineers. The Documentation Engineer resolves issues of material documentation deficiencies for all federal aid projects, is responsible for prevailing wage issues, and is also responsible for evaluating the contract for Acceptance. The Documentation Engineer assists the Materials Laboratory with Quality Audits as well as audits performed by FHWA and the State Auditor’s Office. • Construction Administration Specialist – Is the CCIS System Manager/Administrator, the Construction Office Liaison to Management Information Systems (MIS), supports the Region and Project Engineer offices by providing guidance in the use of CCIS, and the IBM Cognos reporting tool used to report from the Construction Data Mart. This position also maintains contact with the publishers of the Equipment Rental Rate Blue Book, and is the point of contact for requesting equipment rental rates. • Construction Analyst – Helps with analysis and reporting. The Construction Analyst also monitors the Apprentices Utilization program and provides additional support for the Cognos reporting tool. GEN 1-00.3(2) State Materials LaboratoryThe State Materials Engineer reports to the Director of the Construction Division and represents the Director of the Construction Division by directing the materials acceptance and quality assurance program used on WSDOT projects. The State Materials Engineer directs operating methods to be followed in providing soils and materials analysis and testing; furnishes counsel and technical assistance to the Regional Construction Managers in conducting required materials tests and analysis and provides for periodic review of these test methods and procedures to ensure their conformance to established policies, procedures, and methods. The State Materials Engineer represents the Director of the Construction Division by formulating policy in the following areas: • Standard Specification – Division 9 Materials • Construction Manual – Chapter 9 Materials • Materials Manual – All Sections • Design Build Request for Proposal – Section 2.25 and 2.28 The State Materials Engineer is delegated the authority to execute documents concerning: • Reports on soil and test results; • Approving material sources; • Approving material for the Qualified Products List and New Products List • Establishing policy related to construction inspection, materials testing and documentation; • Interpretation and meaning of contract provisions • Construction Quality Audits The State Materials Engineer is assisted by a staff of professional engineers, administrative personnel, engineers and technicians. GEN 1-00.3(2)B State Pavements EngineerThe State Pavements Engineer reports to the Director of the Construction Division by directing the pavement design and pavement management sections. The State Pavement Engineer establishes statewide pavement policy and provides technical support for pavement design and construction. The State Pavement Engineer approves design changes and material substitutions for pavement design related changes. The State Pavement Engineer is assisted by a staff of professional engineers, administrative personnel engineers and technicians. GEN 1-00.3(2)C State Geotechnical EngineerThe State Geotechnical Engineer reports to the Director of the Construction Division, and represents the Director of the Construction Division by formulating and implementing geotechnical design and construction policy, primarily through the Geotechnical Design Manual, but also through Standard Plans, General Special Provisions, and portions of the Standard Specifications. The State Geotechnical Engineer or his representatives, develop, and/or review and approve, the following types of documents: • Summary of Geotechnical Conditions • Boring logs and associated geotechnical test data • Blasting plan submittals • Geotechnical aspects of shoring and excavation submittals • Other geotechnical construction submittals • For design-build projects, portions of the RFP (primarily Section 2.6), geotechnical baseline reports, geotechnical data reports, and related geotechnical reports The State Geotechnical Engineer, or his representatives, develop and/or approve geotechnical reports that provide the design basis for construction projects statewide. The State Geotechnical Engineer, or his representatives, provide geotechnical expertise and support for evaluation of construction and changed condition claims to region construction managers and HQ construction staff. Directory: rdonlyres rdonlyres -> Young Adult Fiction at Robert F. 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