Divison of Construction

Construction Procedure Directives (CPDs)

CPD Number Subject Date Supplemental Information
CPD 08-11 Construction Claims Information System [pdf] 10/21/2008
CPD 08-10 Training Special Provision – Federal-Aid Contracts [pdf] 10/10/2008  
CPD 08-9 Hot Mix Asphalt Specifications Evaluation [pdf] 09/29/08  
CPD 08-8 Worker Certification Requirements [pdf] 09/11/2008  
CPD 08-7 Options for Meeting California Test 371 Requirements for Rubberized Hot Mix Asphalt-Gap
Graded [pdf]
09/18/2008
CPD 08-6 Cost Reduction Incentive Proposals [pdf] 08/29/2008  
CPD 08-5 Quality Management Work on the State Highway System [pdf] 08/20/2008
CPD 08-4 2009 Time Extension on Existing Variance for Aerially Deposited Lead [pdf] 07/28/2008  
CPD 08-3 Equipment Rental Rates Effective August 1, 2008 [pdf] 07/28/2008  
CPD 08-2 Pavement Asphalt Concrete Reporting System [pdf] 06/25/2008
CPD 08-1 Day After Thanksgiving — Nonworking Day [pdf] 02/29/2008  
CPD 07-4 2008 Time Extension on Existing Variance for Aerially Deposited Lead [pdf] 08/20/2007  
CPD 07-3 Seed Samples for Erosion Control Work [pdf] 07/20/2007 Supersedes CPD 06-4
CPD 07-2 Portland Cement Specification [pdf] 02/23/2007 FHWA Blanket approval [pdf]
Sample CCO Memo [pdf]
Sample CCO [pdf]
CPD 06-12 Solid Waste Disposal and Recycling Report [pdf] 12/15/2006 Attachment 1 Sample letter to Contractor[pdf]
Attachment 2 CEM-4401 [pdf]
CPD 06-11 Performance Graded Polymer Modified Asphalt [pdf] 11/21/2006 Attachment 1 [pdf]
Attachment 2 [pdf]
Attachment 3 CCO Memo [pdf]
Attachment 3 CCO Memo [doc]
Attachment 4 [pdf]
Attachment 4 [doc]
Attachment 5[pdf]
CPD 06-10 Office of Administrative Hearings’ Change of Address [pdf] 10/06/2006 Attachment [pdf]
Supersedes CPD 05-9
CPD 06-9 Change in Flare Gap in Flared Columns [pdf] 09/21/2006 Attachment 1 [pdf]
Attachment 2 [pdf]
CPD 06-8 Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement [pdf] 09/18/2006 SSP 39-010 [pdf]
FHWA Blanket Approval for RAP [pdf]
Sample CCO RAP [pdf]
Sample Backup Calculations [pdf]
Sample CCO Memo [pdf]
CPD 06-7 Eliminate haunch detail for Type 1 Retaining Walls with safety barrier [pdf] 08/24/2006 DES Memo [pdf]
FHWA Blanket Approval[pdf]
Sample CCO Eliminate Haunch [pdf]
Sample CCO Memo[pdf]
CEM 4903 Word Copy [doc]
CPD 06-6[pdf] 2007 Time Extension on Existing Variance for Aerially Deposited Lead [pdf] 07/28/2006 Supersedes CPD 05-5 and CPD 05-7
CPD 06-5 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program [pdf] 05/06/2006
CPD 06-4 Revised - Seed Samples for Erosion Control Work [pdf] 04/18/2006 Attachment [pdf]
Superseded by CPD 07-3
CPD 06-3 Division of Construction Approved Contract Change Order Direction [pdf] 04/05/2006 Attachment [pdf]
CPD 06-2 Serving Legal Division with a Copy of a Contract Complaint in Arbitration [pdf] 02/17/2006 Attachment [pdf]
Attachment [doc]
CPD 06-1 Independent Assurance Manual [pdf] 01/12/2006  
CPD 05-13 Effects of Assembly Bill 574, Recycled Concrete [pdf] 12/29/2005  
CPD 05-12 Standard Plans Updates for Projects Supplemented by the 1999 Standard Plans [pdf] 12/14/2005 Attachment 1 [pdf]
Attachment 2 [pdf]
CPD 05-11 Alternative Terminal Systems for Safety Devices [pdf] 12/01/2005 Attachment 1 [pdf]
Attachment 2 [pdf]
CPD 05-10 Performance Graded Paving Asphalt [pdf] 11/10//2005 Attachment 1 [pdf]
Attachment 2 [pdf]
Attachment 3 [pdf]
Attachment 4 [pdf]
CPD 05-9 Contractor Arbitration Filing Address [pdf] 10/14//2005 Superseded by CPD 06-10
CPD 05-8 Availability of Storm Water Pollution Prevention Documents to State Agencies and Public [pdf] 08/26/2005  
CPD 05-7 Time Extension on Existing Variance for Aerially Deposited Lead [pdf] 08/09/2005 Superseded by CPD 06-6
Attachment 1 [pdf]
CPD 05-6 Construction’s Role in the Development of the Division of Design’s Storm Water Data Report [pdf] 07/28/2005  
CPD 05-5 Construction Policy Directive 05-5 Expiration of the Variance for Aerially Deposited Lead [pdf] 05/11/2005 Superseded by CPD 06-6
Attachment 1 [pdf]
CPD 05-4 Rescind CPD 03-8 (Reinforcing Steel Shortage) [pdf] 04/27/2005  
CPD 05-3 Temporary Fiber Roll Quality Standards [pdf] 04/19/2005 Attachment 1 [pdf]
CPD 05-2 Inconsequential Contract Change Order Determinations [pdf] 04/20/2005  
CPD 05-1 Slow for the Cone Zone” Construction Project Information Signs Overlay [pdf] 02/09/2005  
CPD 04-8 Seed Samples for erosion Control [pdf] 08/13/2004 Refer to CPD 06-4 [pdf]
CPD 04-7 Erection and Removal of Falsework Over Public Traffic is Prohibited [pdf] 07/23/2004 Attachment 1[pdf]
Attachment 2[pdf]
CPD 04-6 Application of the Tunnel Safety Orders [pdf] 05/10/2004 Attachment 1 [pdf]
CPD 04-5 Disposal of Portland Cement Concret Residue [pdf] 07/08/2004 Attachment 1[pdf]
CPD 04-4 Ultimate and Service Butt Splice Production Tests for Reinforcing Steel, Revised Witnessing Requirements [pdf] 07/06/2004 Attachment 1[pdf]
Sample CCO[pdf]
Sample CCO Memo[pdf]
FHWA Blanket Approval[pdf]
CPD 04-3 Distribution of Claim Documents [pdf] 02/23/2004 Attachment 1 [pdf]
CPD 04-2 Disposition of Construction Project Records [pdf] 04/06/2004  
CPD 04-1 Contractor Licensing [pdf] 04/15/2004 Attachment 1[pdf]
Attachment 2[pdf]
CPD 03-8[pdf] Reinforcing Steel Shortage [pdf] 10/27/2003 Refer to CPD05-4 [pdf]
CPD 03-7 Interchange Exit Numbering [pdf] 12/16/2003  
CPD 03-6 Convert Water Pollution Control Program to Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan [pdf] 03/22/2003 CCO Form[pdf]
CCO Memo[pdf]
CPD 03-5 Notice of Potential Claim and Final Payment and Claim Changes - Notification Letter [pdf] 03/14/2003 Standard Specs[pdf]
Form CEM6201A[pdf]
Form CEM6201B[pdf]
Form CEM6201C[pdf]
CPD 03-4 Pile Driving Acceptance Criteria [pdf] 09/02/2003  
CPD 03-1 24 Hour Contractor Required Water Pollution Control Training [pdf] 01/30/2003  
CPD 02-10 Hazardous Waste Procedures [pdf] 12/20/2002  
CPD 02-9 New Requirements for Temporary Concrete Washout Facilities (Type Below Grade) [pdf] 9/20/2002 CCO Memo [pdf]
CCO Memo [doc]
CCO Form [doc]

Attachment 1 [pdf]
Attachment 2 [pdf]
CPD 02-7 Water Pollution Control Inspections for Off-site Contractor Activities [pdf] 9/23/2002  
CPD 02-6 Construction Oversight of Projects Funded by Others [pdf] 4/19/2002  
CPD 02-5 Traffic Signal And Lighting Poles [pdf] 4/22/2002 Attachment 1 [pdf]
Attachment 2[pdf]
CPD 02-4 Hazardous Materials Internet Information [pdf] 3/12/2002  
CPD 02-3 Damage Claim Standard Special Provisions (SSP) Revision [pdf] 8/23/2002  
CPD 02-1 Waivers of Buy American Requirements [pdf] 3/05/2002  
CPD 01-16 AB 75 Landfill Diversion Rate Data Collection [pdf] 12/20/2001 Sample Memo [pdf]
Sample CCO[pdf]
Attachment 1[pdf]
Attachment 2[pdf]
CPD 01-15 Overhead Sign Structures [pdf] 11/15/2001 Attachment 1 [pdf]
Attachment 2[pdf]
CPD 01-14[pdf] Quality of Traffic Control Devices [pdf] 11/29/2001  
CPD 01-13 Curing Compound [pdf] 10/23/2001 Attachment 1 [pdf]
Attachment 2[pdf]
CPD 01-12 Review of Differing Site Condition Disputes by a Management Review Committee [pdf] 2/21/2002 Attachment 1 [pdf]
CPD 01-11 Hostin Operations near Public Traffic and Pedestrians [pdf] 9/17/2001 Attachment 1 [pdf]
Attachment 2 [pdf]
CPD 01-10 Protecting Environmentally Sensitive Areas (ESAs) During Construction [pdf] 9/04/2001  
CPD 01-09 Professional Engineering Funding Program [pdf] 7/18/2001 Attachment [pdf]
CPD 01-08 New Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Requirements Pursuant to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permits for Caltrans & Contract Change Order (CCO) Guidelines for Construction [pdf] 7/20/2001 Attachment [pdf]
CPD 01-07 New Storm Water Sampling and Analysis Requirements Pursuant to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permits for Caltrans & Contract Change Order (CCO) Guidelines for Construction [pdf] 7/20/2001 Attachment [pdf]
Attachment H [pdf]
CPD 01-06 Unsatisfactory Progress of Work [pdf] 7/13/2001 -
CPD 01-05 Energy Crisis Contingency Planning [pdf] 7/2/2001 -
CPD 01-04 Repirator Work during Rubberized Asphalt Concrete (RAC) and Performance Bond Asphalt (PBA) Paving [pdf] 7/3/2001 -
CPD 01-03 Amendment to Section 8-2 of Special Provisions on ALL on-going Projects [pdf] 3/6/2001 Attachment 1 [pdf]
Attachment 2 [pdf]
CPD 01-02 Industrial Work Order 16 and Assembly Bill 60 [pdf] 2/28/2001 -
CPD 01-01 Construction Contract Time [pdf] 2/28/2001 -
CPD 00-13 Revised SSP S5-170, "Dispute Review Board" [pdf]
New SSP S5-056, "Final Payment and Claims"
12/12/2000 SSP S5-170 [pdf]
SSP S5-056 [pdf]
CPD 00-12.1[pdf] New NPDES Permits for Caltrans &CCO Guidelines [pdf] 9/29/2000
rev 1/22/01
Attachment [pdf]
CPD 00-11 Overtime Policy for Construction Employees [pdf] 9/27/2000 General Guidelines [pdf]
CPD 00-10 Contractor Contigency Plans [pdf] 8/22/2000 _
CPD 00-9 Processing Claim Settlement Reports [pdf] 10/27/00 Delegation Table [pdf]
CPD 00-8.1 Addendum, Aerially Deposited Lead Variance [pdf] 9/20/2000 Attachment[pdf]
CPD 00-7 Fast Setting Hydraulic Cement Concrete [pdf] 6/27/00 sample CCO [pdf]
sample CCO memo [pdf]
CPD 00-6 Portland Cement Concrete Pavement Transverse Weakened Plane Joint Spacing [pdf] 8/3/00 _
CPD 00-5 Clarifications to Differing Site Conditions Specifications [pdf] 5/23/00 _
CPD 00-4 Claims Administration & Arbitration - Delegation of Authority [pdf] 5/31/00 Table Superseded by CPD 00-9 Table
CPD 00-3 Caltrans Test 360 - Surface Abrasion [pdf] 5/11/00 sample CCO memo[pdf]
sample CCO[pdf]
CPD 00-2 Conductors and Wiring [pdf] 3/8/00 _
CPD 00-1 Surface Mining and Reclamation Act [pdf] 2/18/00 _
CPD 99-4 Alkali Silica Reactive (ASR) Aggregate Mitigation Measures [pdf] 1/10/00  
CPD 99-3 Testing For Uniform Mixing of Portland Cement Concrete with FlyAsh [pdf] 12/17/99 sample CCO memo [pdf]
sample CCO [pdf]
FAQs
CPD 99-2 Compaction Requirements on Shoulders with Rumble Strips [pdf] 11/22/99 sample CCO memo [pdf]
sample CCO [pdf]
FAQs
CPD 98-1 Crashworthy Guardrail End Terminal [pdf] 4/13/98