Capital Project Delivery

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PBOT Engineering Design
Project Delivery Process, Checklists, Forms, Documents, and Standards
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***UPDATES***

  • November 21, 2023 new City Engineer Directive WC003 - Interim Guidance for Installing Alternative Sign added.
    Posts and Support During Supply Chain Shortages
  • November 16, 2023 Revised Addendum/Construction Change Order Example.
  • November 9, 2023 new City Engineer Directive TL001 - Utility Trench Paving added.
  • October 9, 2023 Capital Improvement Project and Quick Build plan examples added.
  • September 29, 2023 Revised Estimate Template Master for 2020 Standard Construction Specifications, Revised When and How to Apply for a 1200CA Permit document.
  • August 23, 2023 Revised Peer Review Checklist and Design Review Checklist 30-60-90-Bid.
  • August 3, 2023 addition of Portland Pedestrian Design Guide

Design Guidelines

Civil Design Guide for Public Street Improvements623.83 KB
PBOT Traffic Design Manual Volume 1 (Permanent Traffic Control)5.66 MB
PBOT Traffic Design Manual Volume 2 (Temporary Traffic Control)2.6 MB
Portland Pedestrian Design Guide2.65 MB
Portland Protected Bicycle Lane Design Guide37.57 MB

Capital Project Roles & Responsibilities

Capital Project Delivery Stages, Gates, and Roles830.73 KB
Project Delivery Responsibilities for Capital Improvement Projects33.85 KB
PBOT Construction Responsibilities for Capital Improvement Projects25.21 KB
Design-Construction Handoff Template21.33 KB

1200CA Permits

PBOT - When and How to Apply for a 1200CA Permit683.13 KB

ODOT Contract Projects

ODOT Addendum Letter Template120.05 KB
ODOT Exception for Final PS&E Checklist - Template36 KB
ODOT Exception for Final PS&E Checklist - Example49.5 KB
ODOT Standard Drawing Certification - Example25 KB
ODOT Utility Certification - Template41.07 KB

Utility Notifications and Utility Relocation Demand Letters 

Utility Notifications and Utility Demand Letters Overview19.23 MB
2022 Utility Distribution List165.12 KB
First Notification51.74 KB
Second Notification49.48 KB
Second Notification Paving Attachment50.3 KB
Third Notification49.88 KB
Fourth Notification49.3 KB

Design Exceptions

Design Exception Instructions (PBOT)78.28 KB
Design Exception Form (PBOT)219.34 KB
Driveway Design Exception form (June 2022)372.18 KB
Letter of Public Interest Finding Template41 KB
Design Exception Form (ODOT)116 KB
Safety Investment Program (SIP) Categories - ODOT Region 11.18 MB
ADA Design and Inspection Process Approval for CLA by ODOT895.93 KB
ADA Design and Inspection Process Approval for CLA by FHWA299.83 KB

FEMA Floodplain/Floodway

FEMA Review and Title 3 Compliance Form42 KB
FEMA Compliance Form Memo 123 KB
FEMA Compliance Form Memo 221 KB
FEMA Title 3 Summary21.5 KB

Checklist Plan Review

Design Checklist - 30-60-95-Bid61.5 KB
Drafting Checklist - 30-60-95-Final398 KB
Peer Review Checklist24.23 KB
Supervising Engineer Review Checklist22.11 KB
Plan Review Comment Sheet20.08 KB
Plan Review Instructions59.66 KB
Consultant QC Verification Letter83.32 KB

Plan Sheets

CAD Files 

CAD Title Block - download then change file extension from *.txt to *.dgn165 KB
CAD Title Block for Federally Funded Projects - download and change file extension from *.txt to *.dgn165 KB

Note: CAD title blocks above are contained in .txt files. Download the *.txt file, then change the file's extension from *.txt to *.dgn after downloading. 

Title Block Instruction Guides

CAD Title Block Instruction Guide403.93 KB
CAD Title Block for Federally Funded Projects Instruction Guide455.13 KB

Plan Sheet Notes, Numbering, Addendum, and Change Orders

Plan Sheet Notes - PBOT47.42 KB
Plan Sheet Numbering - PBOT21.87 KB
Addendum / Construction Change Order Example761.31 KB

Example Plans

Example Planset - PBOT Capital Improvement Composite7.57 MB
Example Plan - PBOT Quick Build Only621.25 KB

Estimation Forms

Estimate Report31.74 KB
Example Estimate Report10.01 MB
Estimate Template Master for 2020 Standard Construction Specifications136.11 KB

Traffic Signs 

Sign Book 1210 - Construction595.27 KB
Sign Book 1220 - Guide2.18 MB
Sign Book 1240 - Parking4.13 MB
Sign Book 1250 - Regulatory1.14 MB
Sign Book 1260 - School Ped Bike3.66 MB
Sign Book 1270 - Warning1.1 MB

Utility Vaults 

Structurally Pre-Approved Vault List119.16 KB

Railroad Coordination 

 ODOT Rail Site

City of Portland Rail Coordinator: luke.leifeld@portlandoregon.gov 

Retaining Walls 

PBOT Retaining Wall Design Guidance185.1 KB

Ad, Bid & Award 

Recommendation to the Chief Procurement Officer118.56 KB
Bid Form17.29 KB
Bid Book Master for Non Federal Aid Projects82.72 KB
Bid Book Master for Certified Federal Aid Projects220.09 KB
Instructions for Federal Aid Projects10.98 KB
DJC Advertisement Request - Sample24.44 KB

City Engineer Directives

Utility Trench Paving Triggers ADA Compliant Ramp - TL 001194.35 KB
Setting Safe Speed Limits on Portland Streets902.01 KB
Marked Crosswalk Striping Design - LW 002240.47 KB
Half Signals - LW 003348.27 KB
Companion to City Traffic Engineer Directive LW 003 - Half Signals405.17 KB
Vision Clearance Guidelines at Uncontrolled Approaches to Crosswalks - LW 004622.41 KB
Traffic Signal Improvements and ADA Upgrades - ST 001563.69 KB
City of Portland ADA Curb Ramp Design Criteria - Curb Ramps On or Along ODOT Roadways ST 002-05196.27 KB
ADA Curb Ramp Location within Legal Crosswalk - ST 003-01372.71 KB
Drainage Inlets No Sumps - ST 004-01620.25 KB
EXPIRED - Traffic Count & Speed Data, Collection and Analysis during Pandemic - WC 001205.72 KB
Protected Bicycle Lanes Policy and Guidance - WC 002418.68 KB
Interim Guidance for Installing Alternative Sign Posts and Support During Supply Chain Shortages - WC 003385.31 KB

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