• ♦Manual Notice2006-2
• ►1. Introduction
  • ►1. About This Manual
    • ♦Background
    • ♦Purpose
    • ♦Definitions
    • ♦Improvements to this Manual
  • ►2. Overview of Project Development in DCIS
    • ♦Introduction
    • ♦DCIS Project Development Stages
    • ♦Authorization and Programming
    • ♦Advance Project Development
    • ♦Plans, Specifications, and Estimate Development
    • ♦Contract Bidding and Awarding
    • ♦Post Letting
    • ♦Overview of DCIS REPORTS GUIDE
    • ♦ROSCOE
  • ►3. Overview of Creating and Updating Project Information
    • ♦Introduction
    • ♦Security System
    • ♦Key Descriptor Used in DCIS
    • ♦CSJ Example and Definition of Parts
    • ♦Types of Control-Section Numbers
    • ♦Types of CSJs
    • ♦DCIS Files
    • ♦Data Dictionaries
    • ♦TACS Tables
  • ►4. DCIS Menu Screen
    • ♦Introduction
    • ♦Layout of DCIS Menu
    • ♦How to Use the DCIS Menu
    • ♦Menu Guidelines
• ►2. Project Information Screens
  • ►1. Project Identification Screen
    • ♦Introduction
    • ♦Screen Layout
    • ♦Fields
  • ►2. Project Finance Screens
    • ♦Introduction
    • ♦Project Finance Screen Layout
    • ♦Fields on Project Finance Screen
    • ♦Preservation and % Mobility Fields
    • ♦Project Finance-Percent Screen Layout
    • ♦Fields on Project Finance-Percent Screen
  • ►3. Project Evaluation Screens
    • ♦Introduction
    • ♦Project Evaluation Screen Layout
    • ♦Fields on Project Evaluation Screen
    • ♦Project Evaluation - Bridge Screen Layout
    • ♦Fields on Project Evaluation - Bridge Screen
  • ►4. UTP Update Screen
    • ♦Introduction
    • ♦Screen Layout
    • ♦Fields
    • ♦Authorized User Fields
  • ►5. STIP Screens
    • ♦Introduction
    • ♦Screen Controls
    • ♦STIP Update Screen Layout
    • ♦Fields on STIP Update Screen
    • ♦STIP View Only Screen Layout
    • ♦Fields on STIP View Only Screen
  • ►6. Cost Estimate History Screen
    • ♦Introduction
    • ♦Screen Layout
    • ♦Fields
• ►3. Project Utility Screens
  • ►1. Cross Reference Screen
    • ♦Introduction
    • ♦Screen Layout
    • ♦Criteria
    • ♦Online Report
  • ►2. Delete Segment Screen
    • ♦Introduction
    • ♦Screen Layout
    • ♦Conditions
  • ►3. Work Program Screen
    • ♦Introduction
    • ♦Screen Layout
    • ♦Fields
• ►4. Project Processing Screens
  • ►1. Project Estimate Screens
    • ►Introduction
    • ♦TACS Table DCSSPLAC Notes
    • ♦Creating a Project Estimate in DCIS
    • ♦Screen Layout
    • ♦General Guidelines for Estimate Screen
    • ♦Card Types
    • ♦Card Type 2: Work Category
    • ♦Card Type 3: Description (Comment)
    • ♦Card Type 4: Item-Quantity-Price
    • ♦Alternate Bid Items
    • ♦Card Type 5: Special Account or Unique Item
    • ♦Card Type 12: Bridge Project Header Data
    • ♦Card Type 9: End of Money
    • ♦Updating Online DCIS Estimates
    • ♦Use Copy Function to Create an Estimate
    • ♦How to Obtain a Printed Copy of Estimate
  • ►2. Contract Summary Screen
    • ♦Introduction
    • ♦Contract Summary Screen Layout
    • ♦Fields on Contract Summary Screen
    • ♦Pre-bid Conference Screen Layout
    • ♦Fields on Pre-bid Conference Screen
    • ♦Multiple County Screen Layout
  • ►3. Contract Screen to Build Specifications List
    • ♦Introduction
    • ♦Screen Layout
    • ♦How to Create Specification List
    • ♦How to Edit a Specification List
    • ♦How to Delete a Specification List
    • ♦How to Obtain a Printed Copy of Specification List
  • ►4. Sealing and Dating Screens
    • ♦Introduction
    • ♦Screen Layouts
    • ♦Fields
  • ►5. Instructions for E&Q Sheets
    • ♦Estimate and Quantity (E&Q) Sheets
    • ♦Creating Input Card
    • ♦Type of Input Cards
    • ♦How to Obtain Plot of E&Q Sheet
    • ♦Card Type A
    • ♦Card Type B
    • ►Card Type C
• ►5. DCIS Reports Guide
  • ►1. ROSCOE
    • ♦Introduction
    • ♦Security System
    • ♦Regional ROSCOE
  • ►2. Remote Job Entry Job Control Language (RJEJCL)
    • ♦Introduction
    • ♦Screen Layout
    • ♦Category Selections
    • ♦Batch Program Selections
    • ♦Report Program Selections
    • ♦How to Prepare Special Provisions/Specifications
    • ♦How to Request a Copy of TACS Table or Data Dictionary
• ►A. DCIS Screens
• ▼B. Project Classifications

Appendix B: Project Classifications

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Introduction

This section lists project classifications found in TACS table DCSPRCLS Notes, including their code and their primary function of CSJ.

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Code	Classification	Notes: Primary Function of CSJ will be:
PE	Preliminary Engineering	Preliminary engineering only
BR	Bridge Replacement	Replacement of structure on existing location
BWR	Bridge Widening Or Rehabilitation	Rehabilitation or widening of deck, sub or super structure of an existing bridge to upgrade bridge to loading standards or geometric standards or traffic capacity
HPR	Remove Hazardous Paint (Bridge Rehab Projects)	Removal of hazardous paint on bridge rehabilitation projects
CNF	Convert Non-Freeway To Freeway	Added capacity conversions of multilane highways with non-controlled access to controlled access freeway
WF	Widen Freeway	Added capacity widening of an existing freeway facility
WNF	Widen Non-Freeway	Added capacity widening on an existing non-freeway facility, and addition of travel lanes
NLF	New Location Freeway	A controlled access facility on new location
NNF	New Location Non-Freeway	A non-freeway facility on new location
INC	Interchange (New or Reconstructed)	A complete interchange facility (such as trumpet, diamond, three-level diamond, cloverleaf, partial cloverleaf, or directional) on new location or reconstruction of interchange on existing right of way
SC	Seal Coat	Surface treatment of one or more applications of asphalt covered with aggregate for sealing of existing pavements
OV	Overlay	Leveling up or surfacing a pavement course, or any combination composed of a compacted mixture of mineral aggregate and asphaltic material
RES	Restoration	Restoration of pavement structure to existing configuration to meet 2R standards as a minimum. This function may include some minor safety upgrading.
RER	Rehabilitation of Existing Road	Reshaping and/or addition of existing base courses, including resurfacing, within existing right of way to meet 3R Standards. This function includes (but not limited to) minor safety upgrading, such as widening culverts and guard fence.
UPG	Upgrade to Standards Freeway	Upgrading of a freeway facility to full current geometric standards including base or pavement support enhancements
UGN	Upgrade to Standards Non-Freeway	Upgrading of a non-freeway facility to current geometric standards including base or pavement support enhancements
Code	Classification	Notes: Primary Function of CSJ will be:
MSC	Miscellaneous Construction	Miscellaneous construction that provides for driver assistance in travel. For example: signing, pavement markings, illumination, adding turn lanes, adding or moving entrance or exit ramps (usually small projects)
LSE	Landscape and Scenic Enhancement	Improvements of overall aesthetics of right of way or enhancement of roadside view
TS	Traffic Signal	New traffic signal, or upgrade of signalized intersection
HES	Hazard Elimination & Safety	All projects of federal traffic safety program
CTM	Corridor Traffic Management	Corridor traffic management systems
GCP	Grade Crossing Protection	Signalization and/or controls for grade crossing protection
TPD	Traffic Protection Devices	Traffic protection devices
FS	Feasibility Studies	Preliminary investigations, data collection, study of alternatives, costs, benefits, etc., and recommendations
ROW	Right of Way	The purchase of right of way
UTL	Utility Adjustments	The adjustment of utilities
JC	Junkyard Control	Junkyard control measures
OAC	Outdoor Advertising Control	Outdoor advertising control measures
SRA	Safety Rest Area	Construction of safety rest area
FBO	Ferry Boat	The construction of landings, approaches, or appurtenances to ferry boat operations
TC	Tunnel Construction	Construction of tunnels
RR	Railroad Relocation	Relocation of railroads
SKP	SKIP (Exempt from sealing – Transportation Enhancement Project	Projects where the plans are exempt from sealing and dating requirements (no professional engineer's seal)
BCF	Border Crossing Facility	Construction of Border Crossing Facility

Project Classifications Used in the LAR

This section lists project classifications used in preparing the Legislative Appropriation Request (LAR). The performance measure reports of LAR retrieve information from the project evaluation screen (P3). Information regarding each project’s existing and proposed facility must be complete in order to accurately report department activities to the Texas Legislature. The following project classifications must have an existing and proposed facility information shown on the project evaluation screen.

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Code	Description	Required Entry
BR	Bridge replacement	Existing facility
BWR	Bridge widening or rehabilitation	Existing and proposed facility
CNF	Convert non-freeway to freeway	Existing and proposed facility
WF	Widen freeway	Existing and proposed facility
WNF	Widen non-freeway	Existing and proposed facility
NLF	New location freeway (only proposed facility information)	Existing and proposed facility
INC	Interchange (new or reconstructed)	Existing and proposed facility
SC	Seal Coat	Existing and proposed facility
OV	Overlay	Existing facility
RES	Restoration of existing road	Existing facility
RER	Rehabilitation of existing road	Existing facility
UPG	Upgrade to standards freeway	Existing facility
UGN	Upgrade to standards non-freeway	Existing facility