Standards, Manuals, Policy and Procedures
Most Requested:
- Standard Special Provision Index
- Non-standard Request Form
- Standard Specifications
- Compost Specifications
- Project Cost Estimate Data
Manuals
Landscape Architecture Program PS&E Guide 
The Landscape Architecture PS&E Guide, January 2008, First Edition (US Customary Units) replaces the Landscape Architecture Standards Manual (Metric).
Project Development Procedures Manual (PDPM)
Ready To List and Construction Contract Award Guide (RTL Guide)
Standard Environmental Reference (SER)
Roadside Management and Worker Safety
Design for Safety Practice: Roadside Paving
Context Sensitive Design and Pedestrian Accessibility
Pedestrian Accessibility Guidelines for Highway Projects - Accessibility Design (ADA)
Main Streets: Flexibility in Design and Operations
Roadway Aesthetic Treatment Gallery
Planting and Irrigation
Highway Planting and Replacement Planting Cost per Acre and Water Assessment Fee Limits
Plant Spacing and Setback Guide - English Units
Plant Spacing and Setback Guide - Metric Units
Pine Tree Planting Policy (Pitch Canker Disease)
Highway Planting - Separate Contract Policy
Separate Contract Exception Request Form
Separate Contract Policy - Summary of Benefits
Electrical, Mechanical and Structure Related Policy
Preparation of PS&E for Electrical and Mechanical Work
Procedures and Responsibilities for Electrical & Mechanical Work
Electrical Plan Requirement & Clarification
Irrigation Installation on Structures
Quality Control and Quality Assurance
Search and Research
Transportation Research Board (TRB) Publications
The TRB Publications Index contains over 30,000 papers, articles, and reports published by the Transportation Research Board, Highway Research Board, Strategic Highway Research Program, or the Marine Board from 1923 to date.
Landscape Architecture Program Research Web Page
Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) VegSpec
VegSpec is a web-based decision support system that assists landscape architects in revegetation planning and design. VegSpec contains data on soils, climate, and over 2,000 species of plants to identify plant species (1) adapted to a specific site, (2) suitable for the selected practice (treatment), and (3) appropriate for the purposes and sub-purposes for which the planting is intended.
Plans
2006 (US Customary Standard) Plans Including New Standard Plans
Standard Caltrans Plans Including New Standard Plans in DWG (AutoCAD) and DGN (Microstation) formats.
2006 (US Customary) Standard Plans
2006 Metric Standard Plan Manual and individual plan sheets in .PDF(Adobe Acrobat) format.
2004 (Metric) Standard Plans
2004 Metric Standard Plan Manual and individual plan sheets in .dxf, .dgn, and .pdf format.
Division of Engineering Standards (DES) XS Sheets
Bridge Detail Sheets - Note: These sheets are not Standard Plan sheets and are subject to frequent modification. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the user of these sheets to use the most current version of any sheet for each instance that the sheet is required.
Standard Specifications
Caltrans Standard Specs
2006 (English) Standard Specifications
1999 (Metric) Standard Specifications
Caltrans Standard Special Provisions (SSPs)
2006 Standard Special Provisions (SSPs) Index
The SSPs in this index are to be used on ENGLISH projects which use the 2006 Standard Plans
1999 Standard Special Provisions (SSPs) Index
The SSPs in this index are to be used on METRIC projects which use the 2004 Standard Plans
DES General Conditions Spec File server
For building projects only, such as Safety Roadside Rest Areas, Maintenance Buildings.
Non-Standard Specifications
Non-standard Special Provisions (NSSP's)
SSP Owner Contact List
Use this list to identify the "owner" of a SSP.
Standard Specification Owner Contact List
Use this list to identify the "owner" of a Standard Specifications Section.
Nonstandard Special Provision (NSSP) Form
If you intend to use a non-standard (Section 20: Erosion Control and Highway Planting) SSP on your project, you must use the appropriate form to request concurrence from the Landscape Architecture Program.
For projects in the North Region, District 4 and Central Region use the form below and submit it to your District Landscape Coordinator:
North Region, District 4 and Central Region Concurrence Request Form
For projects in Districts 7, 8, 11 and 12, use the form below and submit it to your District Landscape Coordinator:
District 7, 8, 11 and 12 Concurrence Request Form
Estimate Information
Division of Design - Cost Estimate Resource Web Site
Resources for assembling full, complete and accurate estimated of cost.
Landscape Architecture Program - Cost Estimate Resource Web Site
This web page provides a list of winning low bidder estimate prices for commonly used landscape and erosion control materials. This is live project data extracted from the Caltrans Construction Cost Database.
BEEs Item Codes List
Basic Engineering Estimate System (BEES) List of Standard Item Codes
Contract Cost Database
Easy web-based access to the Caltrans Construction Cost Database. Also graphs price trends for various items of work.
Contractor Resources
Project Look Ahead Report
The Caltrans Project Look Ahead Report lists projects upcoming in the next 12 months to help the construction industry plan its equipment, resource, and material needs.
Quick Reference Guide for Contractors
Architecture and Engineering (A&E) Firm - Contract Information
This page includes information relevant to Architecture and Engineering firms that would like to provide professional services to Caltrans. Information includes Frequently Asked Questions, Currently Advertised Contracts, and a "Look Ahead" contract report.
Erosion Control Contractor - Seed Test Bag Information
Erosion Control Contractors are responsible for providing the Engineer with bags for seed test samples. These bags are to be 1/2 pound PLA or Glassine lined Kraft paper coffee bags. Bags are available from the folowing sources:
http://www.mrtakeoutbags.com/store/cn6pla.html
http://www.mrtakeoutbags.com/store/cn-6g.html
http://www.zsb.com/productdetails.php?prodid=226&catid=147&maincatid=93
http://www.zsb.com/productdetails.php?prodid=231&catid=151&maincatid=93
Tamper-Proof Custody Seals are also required for seed testing, and are available from:
Overview of Contract Advertisement and Award Process
Contractors State License Board
CT Contract Payment and Information System
Bid Information
Bidder Inquiries - Web sites
List of District Response to Bidder Inquiries web sites.
Bidder Inquiries - List of Duty Seniors
Contact sources for technical questions regarding Advertised Projects and for all questions regarding Addenda.
List of Projects Currently Out to Bid
Plan holders on projects currently out-to-bid.
Summary of Bid Results
Library of bid summaries dating to 2002.
CT Contract Listings by Contractor
Small Business Links, Information and Resources
California Department of Industrial Relations Home Page
Division of Labor Statistics & Research - Current Prevailing Wages
Caltrans Business Enterprise Program Info
Equipment Rental Rates
CT Miscellaneous Equipment Rates
Caltrans Materials Lab Information
CT Materials Engineering and Testing Services