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Section 3: TxDOT Utility Contracts

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Introduction

TxDOT recognizes the value and benefit of utilizing a consultant to coordinate the utility adjustment process and obtain Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) services. This is especially true in larger highway projects having numerous utility adjustments.

TxDOT is committed to the use of SUE on projects using Professional Engineering Procurement Services (PEPS) contracts. Generally, costs do not affect District project budgets, as the services are procured using the ROW Division budget.

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Benefits of Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE)

The use of SUE can prove to be a valuable resource to benefit TxDOT, LPAs, and utilities. An FHWA study, entitled “Cost Savings on Highway Projects Utilizing Subsurface Utility Engineering (2000),” reports a significant cost saving by more than 4:1 spent on SUE.

Using SUE early can aid in determining:

TxDOT design teams should use SUE for the following reasons:

SUE deliverables should be integrated into TxDOT’s PS&E to enable the contractor and all other pertinent parties to have maximum information on utilities within the construction area.

If the SUE data is not integrated into TxDOT’s PS&E, SUE deliverables should be shared between:

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SUE and Utility Coordination Contracts

The utility coordinator will need to understand the District’s process on the procurement of a SUE contract through the PEPS Division. Each District has a consultant contract engineer or Manager to assist you in setting up a SUE contract.

The district may request a contractor solely for SUE, utility coordination services, or a combination of the two from PEPS Division.

The SUE and utility coordination contract may include the following activities:

A SUE contract may be funded through:

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Utility Accommodation, Coordination, and Verification (UACV)

ROW Division, Utility Portfolio Section (UPS), has procured purchase orders through the Procurement Division to assist the districts with project delivery.

The purpose of the UACV is to provide utility coordination services (non-professional services) to TxDOT Districts.

Some of the services provided are:

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