Contract administration procedures cover contract time, progress scheduling, change orders, claims, and dispute resolution. ODOT uses critical path method (CPM) scheduling on all projects >$5M. Contract time extensions require documented delay analysis per the contract General Provisions. Change orders classified as: Type I (bilateral), Type II (unilateral), or Type III (value engineering). Claims procedures per OH Standard Specifications Section 5-1.
References: AASHTO current edition, OH Standard Specifications, FHWA Technical Advisories, and applicable federal regulations (23 CFR). Contractors shall maintain current copies of all referenced standards on the project site.
Source: ODOT Construction Manual, 2024 Edition. Pages 3–4 of 29.