Contractor Resources

This page provides links to resources for highway construction contractors working with KDOT.

AASHTOWare Project

Certified Inspection and Testing (CIT) Training Program

KDOT Manuals and Guides

Bridge Construction Manual: Reference book of guidelines for the procedures and methods acceptable for the construction of bridges in Kansas.
Construction Manual: Reference book of guidelines for the procedures and methods acceptable for the construction of state highway projects in Kansas.
Construction Stormwater and Pollution Control: Access to KDOT’s Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) that will be used on all highway construction projects administered by the department.
Documentation Manual: Reference of recording methods to meet reporting requirements on construction of state highway projects in Kansas.
Technical Advisories and Policies: Search for specific documents by title, keyword, or reference number.
Utility Accommodation Policy
Several other manuals are available through KDOT’s Authentication and Resource Tracking (KART) page. This service requires creating a free account.

Materials and Equipment

Prequalified Materials and New Product Approvals: See what materials are prequalified by KDOT and find out how to supply products and materials for KDOT projects.
Asphalt Adjustment Price Index: Monthly price index dating back to 2006.
Bid Item List
Certificate of Aggregates: KDOT form for certification of aggregates.
Chem Lab: Paint and Miscellaneous Information - Lot Numbers
Equipment Requirements for Work Classifications: A listing of required contractor equipment for each KDOT work classification.
Fuel Adjustment Price Index: Monthly price index dating back to 2001.
Hot Mix Aggregate Specific Gravity Values: Aggregate-specific gravity values for contractors to calculate the Voids in Mineral Aggregate (VMA) for hot mix designs.
Hot Mix Asphalt Designs: Access hot mix asphalt designs for specific projects dating back to 2003.
Kansas Geological Abbreviations for Classification of Ledges and Sources for Samples
KDOT Haul Hub (Requires log-in)
KTA Asphalt Plant Sites: Listing of asphalt plant sites along the Kansas Turnpike.
Materials and Research Center Test Procedures: Listing of test methods and procedures KDOT uses.
Pipe Policy: Guidelines for use of various types of pipes on KDOT projects.
Quality and Verification Status Report by Quarry
Shop Welding Procedures

Specifications and Special Provisions

Standard Specifications for State Road and Bridge Construction (2015 Edition – Latest version)
Special Provisions: List of approved additions or revisions to the standard specifications.
Special Provisions Cross Reference: Accounting and cross reference of the 2007 Special Provisions with the 2015 Standard Specifications.
Guidelines for Development, Review and Approval of Standard Specifications and Special Provisions

Work Zones

Other Resources

Construction Checklists
Disadvantaged Business Enterprises
Earliest/Latest Start Date Archive: Listing of dates, by month dating back to 2016.
Kansas Regional Coordinate System: A system of low-distortion projections for Kansas.
KDOT Forms Warehouse (Requires log-in): A centralized location of all KDOT forms.
Monthly Contract Status Report: A status report of active construction projects.
Partnering: Information on Kansas Contractor Association and KDOT partnering efforts.
Kansas Highway Wage Determinations: Information on the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts that apply to contractors and subcontractors.
Work Type Codes

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