The RO must extract the Contract Plans, and save a copy in the Final As-Built Plans folder, in order to edit the file(s). The extracted set(s) will allow the RO to insert the Final As-Built Signature Sheet(s) and any revisions, as well as markup changes made by the responsible engineer.

If you desire to see the EOR’s visual seal and signature, you can print only the EOR's Signature Sheet to PDF and insert it in the Final As-Built Plans. However, this step is not required or necessary. The original Contract Plans PDF must remain intact and digitally signed and sealed by the EOR(s) in the collaboration site.

See CPAM 5.12 for Final As-Built Plans requirements.

Two versions of the As-built Signature Sheet can be found on the Construction website at: http://www.fdot.gov/construction/eConstruction/AsBuiltPlans.shtm

Contractor supplied as-built plans should be uploaded into EDMS. Within the Key Sheet, it should be noted beside the sheet name "Contractor supplied As-Built Plans - EDMS Doc # _________" Then provide the EDMS number for future reference.

It is not necessary for the responsible engineer to sign and seal as-built plans submitted by the Contractor.

Adobe “blacklisted” .xlsm files after the 2017.012.20093 update. You can still use Bluebeam or Nuance to open these files. You can also update your registry to allow macro-enabled files, if you choose. See the Adobe Forum for more information.

In evaluating the software, it was determined other offices within Engineering and Operations would utilize this software as well. The decision was made to meet our future needs as a whole. Thus we went with the more robust software as our standard.

It is not recommended to change your default PDF Viewer to Bluebeam. Bluebeam does not have the same consistency with applying and validating digital signatures, so if you use Bluebeam, please only use Bluebeam for marking up Final As-Built Plans to reduce issues with digital signatures.

If you prefer to change your default PDF Viewer, follow the steps here:  Change PDF Defaults

Use the setting shown in this document: Bluebeam create pdf with correct orientation scale document

FDOT does not mandate the use of Bluebeam by other stakeholders. The use of Adobe, Nuance, or other PDF software is acceptable as long as compliance with Department policies and procedures is maintained.

To create a more “browser friendly” PDF, use the Reduce File Size process, by selecting Document > Process > Reduce File Size (see screenshot below).