1. Caltrans 2010 standard specifications
MODULE 2

2. Objectives How have specs changed from the previous versions?
How is the 2006 different than the 2010 version?
What are the impacts to future contracts with a transition planned?
Alternate agency-specific front-ends.

3. How have 2010 Specs changed?
Incorporate 2006 amendments into the Standard Specifications (Specs)
Incorporate many 2006 Special Provisions (SSPs) into the Standard Specifications
Comply with the Style Guide for 2010 Specifications (includes plain language)
New/revised standard plans into the Standard Plans

4. How have 2010 Specs changed?
2010 Standard Specs and SSPs have the same technical content, but the wording is different.
Many SSPs have been moved into to the Standard Specs.
SSPs are shorter, have new numbers, and have a new format.

5. Layout: 2006 vs. 2010 Easier on the eyes Print/font Layout
Organization of Sections

6. 2010 Organization 4 part headings General Materials Construction
Payment

7. Governing ranking/Hierarchy (in descending order):
The governing ranking of Contract parts in descending order is:
1.1. Special provisions
1.2. Project plans
1.3. Revised standard specifications
1.4. Standard specifications
1.5. Revised standard plans
1.6. Standard plans
1.7. Supplemental project information
Written numbers and notes on a drawing govern over graphics
A detail drawing governs over a general drawing
A detail specification governs over a general specification
A specification in a section governs over a specification referenced by that section
For the 2006 standards, the Standard Plans rank above the Standard Specifications.

8. New Sections in the 2010 Standards:
10 General
11 Quality Control And Assurance
13 Water Pollution Control
14 Environmental Stewardship
15 Existing Facilities
21 Erosion Control
46 Ground Anchors And Soil Nails
47 Earth Retaining Systems
48 Temporary Structures
76 Wells
77 Local Infrastructure
87 Materials—general
99 Building Construction

9. Comply with Style Guide for 2010 Specs (Plain language)
Simplifies language, brevity
Includes; Reduces Spec duplication, Payment
Lots of detail; capitalization, abbreviation, etc.
64 page document
Meets more national standards
Overall re-org

10. New/Revised Standard Plans Into the Standard Plans
Replaces, adds, or deletes – (R-A-D)
All SSPs include an introductory statement that starts with “Replace”, “Add”, or “Delete.”

11. R-A-D Example
Replace the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th paragraphs of section B with:
Dispose of surplus material. Ensure enough material is available to complete the embankments before disposing of it.

12. R-A-D Example Add to section 19-2.03G:
Roughen embankment slopes to receive erosion control materials by either track-walking or rolling with a sheepsfoot roller. Track-walk slopes by running track-mounted equipment perpendicular to slope contours.
Delete the 1st paragraph of section B(2).

13. What else is different between 2006 and 2010 versions?
Organization
Divisions III through X have some technical changes, but revisions parallel the 2006s.
Division XI is an all new, includes Section 99, Building Construction.

14. Why is this Important? 2006 vs. 2010
This work shall consist of furnishing and placing reinforcement of the shape and dimensions shown on the plans, and as specified in these specifications and the special provisions
Section 52-1 includes general specifications for fabricating and placing reinforcement.
Why is this important?
Let's look at a short example from the Standard Specifications.
Here is a comparison of the beginning of Section 52, " Reinforcement." On the left is the current 2006 specification (on page 402) and on the right is the 2010 specification (on page 627).

15. Example – Traffic Stripe

16. How Does 2010 Version Affect Designers?
Bid items are nearly the same.
Standard Plans book is nearly the same.
The Bid book is same.
The Notice to Bidders is the same.

17. 2010 Pros
For Specification Engineers/designers, it is easier to assemble, fewer SSPs, the SSP numbers match the section numbers in the Standard Specs.
For Contractors and Resident Engineers, shorter SSPs, numbering matches the Standard Specs.
For Everybody, the Spec language is clearer, fewer cross references, everything is clearer.

18. Payment Clauses No long and detailed measurement and payment clauses
Payment is specified in Section 9, and not repeated throughout the Specifications
Payment is based on the item of work and the unit of measure shown in the bid item list
Payment includes the work described in the contract for that bid item

19. Payment Clauses
How to handle contractor requests for additional payment for Division I, II, and X work
Section :
Revised Section 9 covers all elements of the work associated with Division I, II and X work:
Division I- General Provisions
Division II- General Construction
Division X- Materials

20. 2010 Quick Guide
2010 Quick Guide is available at:

21. How Does This Affect Cities?
Front end specs didn't match 2010 hierarchy
designers need to make sure they match
Had a client where 2006 specs referenced 2010 standards- harder to manage a contractor

22. What is Different?
May need to upgrade entire contracts to qualify for funding