Permits
How many types of ROW permits are there?
4 (Sidewalk/driveway/asphalt, sewer/water, small diameter utility, obstruction)
What temperature does concrete have to be in between for placement?
50-90
What is the least desirable type of curb ramp?
Diagonal
What program do the surveyors use to create staking alignments?
AutoCad Civil 3D
What program do we use to track quantities?
OneOffice
Which permit inspector covers the north side of Rochester?
Rachel
What concrete test does not need to be performed on slip form placement?
Slump
A flat ramp is between 2% and 5%, what should it be designed at?
4.5%
What part of a sanitary/storm structure do the surveyors stake?
Center
What is the standard sump at a catch basin?
2 inches
What was the most issued permit type in 2023?
Obstruction
When should a moisture test on aggregate base be completed?
During placement (Prior to Compaction)
If it is a standalone audible push button (APS) what is the minimum distance behind back of curb it can be placed?
4'
What does EDM stand for?
Electronic Distance Measurement
What is MnDOT Spec 2106?
Excavation and Embankment
How many permits were issued as of 11/30/23?
1921
Name one method for splitting an aggregate sample?
Quartering Method or Riffle Splitter
What percent bidders preference is given to DBEs?
6% (up to $60,000)
An acre is equals how many square feet?
43560 SF
How many days after the substantial completion date does the project have to reduced down to 0% retainage?
90 days
Which contractor does NPL’s concrete restoration?
Clark Concrete
At the start of a DCP test, how many hammer blows are required to properly seat a DCP?
Two
In 2024, what is the threshold for construction cost that trigger TBG and DBE
$500,000
What two pieces of equipment do the surveyors typically use on a project?
Total Station and GPS
What percentage does the fuel cost have to increase before a contractor can request fuel escalation?
15% from bid date