Construction
Mission
DDOT shall manage and implement transportation improvement plans and projects; manage and construct capital projects; conduct studies, review, and approve construction materials utilization and ensure that the transportation system is maintained to the highest standards; and administer the full range of processing required to execute construction contracts for transportation. (DDOT Establishment Act, D.C. Code § 50-921.04).
DDOT shall review and approve public space permit requests for work within public rights-of-way, including private use and utility work public space requests. (DDOT Establishment Act, D.C. Code § 50-921.04.
Procedures & Services
The primary purpose of the District of Columbia Department of Transportation (DDOT) Construction Management (CM) Manual is to establish standard operating procedures and provide guidelines to DDOT’s engineers, construction managers (DDOT personnel and consultants), and personnel engaged in contract administration promoting uniformity and efficiency.
The Dos and Don'ts of Occupying Public Space During Construction and Steel Plate Permit and Fees FAQ
Construction and Traffic Control (Work Zones)
DDOT shall commit to reducing congestion in and around work zones without compromising the safety of workers and the public. Traffic control plans submitted with construction permits must replicate the existing pedestrian pathways as practically as possible, in order to ensure that the routing of pedestrians, bicyclists, and other vehicles around a work zone is safe.
Pedestrian Safety and Work Zone Standards, D.C. Temporary Traffic Control Manual, and the District of Columbia Work Zone and Mobility Policy
Project Delivery
There are various approaches for DDOT to deliver projects in the District. The Design-Build Manual describes the Department’s procedures for evaluating and selecting a project delivery method. The manual also provides guidance for administering a competitive sealed proposals procurement using alternative value added delivery methods.
Energy Savings Initiatives (Efficient Construction and Water Quality in Construction sections)
Other Resources
See Related
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Vaults (Compendium)
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Utilities (Compendium)
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Pedestrian Access and Safety (Compendium)
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Construction (Compendium)
Additional Information
Legal References
- D.C. Code § 2-352.04: Duties of the Chief Procurement Officer
- D.C. Code § 2-361.06: Rules
- Procurement Practices Reform Act of 2010
- Bicycle Safety Amendment Act of 2013
- DCMR 24-110: Construction, Repair, and Demolition
- DCMR 24-1001: Excavation and Construction
- DCMR 24-3315: Safe Accommodations for Pedestrians and Bicyclists
- DCMR 24-34: Public Space Management of Excavation Work
- DCMR 27-47: Department of General Services Procurement Rules for Construction and Related Services
- 23 CFR 636: Design-Build Contracting
Design Standards & Specifications
- Pedestrian Safety and Work Zone Standards: Covered and Open Walkways
- Standards & Specifications for Highways and Structures 2013 (Gold Book)
- Temporary Traffic Control Manual 2006
- Work Zone Typicals
- Design and Engineering Manual
Transportation Plans & Studies
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Other Resources
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