CDOT is currently investigating several different final deliverable alternatives. The CDOT Electronic Files to Contractors Task Force is working on establishing: a format for electronic design information to contractors, a method of delivering the electronic files to contractors, what information will be delivered to contractors, what project size limitations exist, the use of Electronic signatures, final close out of electronic data, and guidelines for electronic deliverables from consultants. Once final recommendations and guidelines have been completed, this chapter will be updated. Until then, the following should be followed.
Plan set sheets should be created in the Portable Document Format (pdf). These PDF file(s) should be located in the project specific Plot_Sets folder under the appropriate subfolder. The following subfolders are available for file storage: FIR (Final Inspection Review), ROWPR (Right of Way Plan Review), FOR (Final Office Review) and AD (Advertisement) which also includes a subfolder for Revisions under AD. Everyone at CDOT, including the reproduction department, can have access to this Plot_Sets folder. The Project Manager should determine and set the level of access. The reproduction department has requested that a single PDF file containing all applicable plan set sheets is created and available for download from the appropriate subfolder. This department has also requested that all project specifications are saved to the same folder location, but contained within a separate Specifications PDF file. The reproduction department will download the Plan Set PDF file and the Specification PDF file will from this location. It is acceptable to submit cross-section sheets in a separate PDF file, but is not required. The reproduction department will include the appropriate, new and revised Standard Plans as defined on the project Title Sheet.
If there are file size limitation concerns, or network transfer issues, contact
Alvaro Duran with the Printing & Visual Communications Center (PVCC) also known as the Reproduction Department.
If there are file size limitation concerns, network transfer issues, or technical problems contact the CDOT Help Desk. If there are other printing questions contact Alvaro Duran, Dave D. Martinez, or Bruce Nitta with the Printing & Visual Communications Center (PVCC) also known as the Reproduction Department. Reproduction Work Order cdot0155.pdf
Review Batch Printing workflow
It should be noted that, MicroStation is software that provides dynamic updates to associated Model and Sheet files. If a copy of the Design (DGN) files is desired for each submittal phase, it is the responsibility of the Project Manager or Specialty Group Lead to back up the project folder containing the graphic representation of the project at that snap shot in time (FIR, FOR, etc). It is recommended that the entire project folder is included in the back-up. This is due to the recommended practice of attaching reference models from each specific discipline group.