Other Estimating Resources

The following links provide other resources that may be useful in preparing an engineer's estimate:

• Bid Summary Results: https://ppmoe.dot.ca.gov/cc?id=cc_bid_summary&archived=false
  Bid summary results for the most recently awarded projects. This is the source of the data for the Contract Cost Data web site. Check the date of the most recently imported data before you head to this site. Then you only have to look at bid summaries after that date.
• Equipment Rental Rate Information: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/construction/equipment-rental-rates-and-labor-surcharge
  Labor Surcharge and Equipment Rental Rates published by the California Department of Transportation.
• Caltrans Statewide Crude Oil Price Index: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/construction/california-statewide-crude-oil-price-index
  A useful gauge for determining a reasonable unit price for asphalt concrete. The Caltrans Statewide Crude Oil Price Index is used for adjustments to compensation for paving asphalt in accordance with the provisions of the Caltrans Special Provisions section, "Compensation Adjustments for Price Index Fluctuations."
• The PDPM On Cost Estimates (Chapter 20): https://dot.ca.gov/-/media/dot-media/programs/design/documents/pdpm-chapter20-a11y-old.pdf
  The section of the Project Development Procedures Manual dealing with project development cost estimates.
• Headquarter's Estimating Site: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/design/cost-estimating-improvements
  Headquarter's site dealing with estimating, with links for various resources. (This site, the one you are currently on, is maintained by District 8)
• Guidance on Time-Related Overhead (TRO)