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2024 REVIEW AND ADMINISTRATION MANUAL
Chapter 1
Introduction
The information provided in this manual is not intended to supersede or circumvent pertinent Specifications, Special Provisions, Contract Plans, or other governing authority.
Chapter 4
REVIEW OF FINAL ESTIMATES DOCUMENTATION
To outline the District Final Estimates Office (DFEO) function as it relates to the detailed review process of the Final Estimates Documentation, including, but not limited to, the Final As-Built Plans, final pay quantities, and Field Records.
Chapter 2
DISTRICT FINAL ESTIMATES OFFICE
The purpose of this procedure is to outline the activities of the District Final Estimates Office (DFEO), as organized under the District Final Estimates Manager (DFEM). This procedure addresses the various tasks involved in verifying final pay
records and details the activities of the DFEO and its relationships to other Department functions.
Chapter 5
DISTRICT FINAL ESTIMATES OFFICE
This procedure describes methods for the District Final Estimates Office (DFEO) to use in processing final estimates for payment after reviewing operations are complete and closing contracts after payoff.
Chapter 3
DISTRICT FINAL ESTIMATES OFFICE
REVIEWER FUNCTIONS AND REVIEW TYPES
To define the District Final Estimate Office (DFEO) Reviewer Functions and DFEO Review Types. Reviews are critical to minimize the Department's exposure to the risk of overpayment errors and
interest on delayed payments. The DFEO review processes apply to all Construction contracts.
Attachment 3-1: FE Qualifications Performance Report and Checklist
Review and Administration Previous Manual Versions
Chapter # | Revised Date | Chapter Title |
| Entire Manual | 1-16-2024 | 2024 RAM (Redline) |
| Entire Manual | 1-31-2023 | 2023 RAM (Redline) |
| Entire Manual | 2-7-2022 | 2022 RAM (Redline) |
| Entire Manual | 1-1-2021 | 2021 RAM (Redline) |
| Entire Manual | 12-2-2019 | 2020 RAM (Redline) |
| Entire Manual | 3-26-2019 | 2019 RAM (Redline) |
| Entire Manual | 1-31-2018 | 2018 RAM |
| Crosswalk | 1-31-2018 | Old RAM to 2018 RAM Crosswalk |
| Entire Manual | 1-31-2018 | Entire Manual (Obsoleted) |
| Chapter 01 | 6-13-2017 | Introduction |
| Chapter 02 | 10-25-2016 | District Final Estimates Office |
| Chapter 03 | 6-17-2016 | Administrative Management |
| Chapter 15 | 6-1-2016 | Final Estimates Performance Reviews |
| Chapter 01 | 1-19-2016 | Introduction |
| Chapter 11 | 1-29-2014 | Structural Items Review |
| Chapter 15 | 10-14-2013 | Final Estimates Performance Reviews |
| Chapter 14 | 10-10-2012 | Post Review Processing / Contract Closeout |
| Chapter 09 | 3-8-2012 | Roadway, Base, Stabilizing and Pavement Items Review |
| Chapter 04 | 2-26-2012 | Review Functions, Types and Certification of the Final Estimates Package |
| Chapter 14 | 5-18-2011 | Post Review Processing / Contract Closeout |
| Chapter 03 | 8-30-2010 | Administrative Management |
| Chapter 14 | 8-5-2010 | Post Review Processing / Contract Closeout |
| Chapter 15 | 5-3-2010 | Final Estimates Performance Reviews |
| Chapter 06 | 11-19-2008 | Lump Sum, Square Yard & Truck Measured |
| Chapter 08 | 10-1-2008 | Earthwork Items and Related Operations Review |
| Chapter 07 | 6-12-2007 | Drainage, Erosion, Traffic Control, and Barrier Items Review |
| Chapter 05 | 1-4-2007 | Preparation for Review |
| Chapter 10 | 11-22-2006 | Bituminous Material items Review (Obsoleted) |
| Chapter 13 | 2-21-2005 | Adjustments to Fuel & Bituminous Materials |
| Chapter 12 | 10-23-2001 | Overview Function (Obsoleted) |