SUBMITTALS
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1SECTION INCLUDES
A.Administrative and general requirements for project submittals.
1.The technical specifications specify the required submittals for each
item.
1.2RELATED SECTIONS Not Used
1.3REFERENCES
A.AASHTO LRFD Bridge Construction Specifications
B.UDOT Structures Quality Control/Quality Assurance (QC/QA) Procedures
1.4DEFINITIONS Not Used
1.5SUBMITTALS Not Used
1.6ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS
A.Transmit each submittal with a transmittal form.
1.Sequentially number each submittal on the transmittal form.
a.Number resubmittals with the original number and a
sequential alphabetic suffix.
2.Identify:
a.Project number, Project name, Structure number as
applicable, Date, and Revision number.
b.Contractor, subcontractor and supplier, as applicable.
c.Pertinent drawing and detail number, and Specification
Section and Title, as applicable.
d.Variations from Contract Documents and product
requirements.
e.Changes made since previous submissions when revised for
resubmission.
3.Include a signature line for Contractor’s signature indicating the
submittal meets requirements.
Submittals
B.Schedule submittals to expedite the project and to coordinate submission
of related items.
C.Provide space for Contractor and Engineer stamps when submittals are
for approval or review.
1.Allow 4 inch by 4 inch space for Engineer stamp.
D.Document format
1.Submit electronically in PDF format.
2.Drawings
a.Use 11 x 17 inch sheets.
b.Locate the title block in the lower right corner of each sheet.
3.Engineering calculations
a.Use 8½ x 11 inch or 11 x 17 inch sheets.
b.Locate the title block at the top of 8½ x 11 inch sheets and at
the lower right corner of 11 x 17 inch sheets.
4.Other submittals
a.Use 8½ x 11 inch or 11 x 17 inch sheets.
E.Place the following information in the title block of working drawings and
supporting engineering calculations as applicable:
1.State Project Number
2.State Project Name
3.State Structure Number
4.Contractor, Fabricator, or Erector Name
5.Contractor, Fabricator, or Erector Drawing Number
6.Contractor, Fabricator, or Erector Sheet Number
F.Provide the seal of a Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Structural
Engineer (SE) licensed in the State of Utah when specified.
1.Drawings – Place the seal in the lower right corner of each sheet
when engineering calculations are required to complete the design.
2.Engineering Calculations – Place the seal on the calculation cover
sheet.
3.Other Submittals – Place the seal on the submittal cover sheet.
G.Certify that engineering calculations for structure submittals have been
checked according to the UDOT Structures QC/QA Procedures.
H.Sign transmittal form certifying information is according to the
requirements.
I.Unsolicited submittals not required by the contract or requested by the
Engineer may not be recognized or processed, and may be returned to the Contractor without review. Submittals
1.7SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES
A.Submittals for approval
1.Allow the Department 14 calendar days for review each time the
information is submitted.
2.The Department will return the submittal with one of the following
dispositions:
a.Approved – Submittal is approved.
b.Approved as Noted – Submittal is approved provided listed
conditions are met. Resubmit if conditions cannot be met.
c.Revise and Resubmit – Revise the submittal according to
the markups and resubmit.
d.Rejected –The submittal is not approved.
e.Submit Specified Items – Submittal is incomplete. Resubmit
with the specified items.
3.Receive approval before proceeding with work related to the
submittal and perform work according to approved submittal.
a.The Department may reject work performed before submittal
approval.
4.Resubmit for approval deviations from a previously approved
submittal.
5.The Department may rescind approval at any time.
a.Stop related work if approval is rescinded and revise
submittal to achieve approval.
B.Submittals for review
1.Allow the Department 14 calendar days for review each time the
information is submitted.
2.The Department will return the submittal with one of the following
dispositions:
a.No Exceptions Taken – Submittal is authorized for use.
b.Make Corrections As Noted – Submittal is authorized for use
provided listed conditions are met. Resubmit if conditions cannot be met.
c.Revise and Resubmit – Revise the submittal according to
the markups and resubmit.
d.Rejected –The submittal is not authorized for use.
e.Submit Specified Items – Submittal is incomplete. Resubmit
with the specified items.
3.Receive authorization before proceeding with work related to the
submittal and perform work according to authorized submittal.
a.The Department may reject work performed before submittal
authorization.
4.Resubmit for review deviations from a previously authorized
submittal. Submittals
5.The Department may rescind authorization at any time if it is
discovered that the submittal does not meet contract requirements.
a.Stop related work if authorization is rescinded and revise
submittal to achieve authorization.
C.Submittals for information
1.Provide information related to conformance with requirements
before incorporating related work into the project.
2.The Engineer will verify compliance with the contract requirements.
D.Samples for selection
1.Deliver samples with transmittal form to location determined by the
Engineer.
2.Allow 7 calendar days for the Department to make a selection.
E.Samples for verification
1.Deliver samples with transmittal form to location determined by the
Engineer.
2.Allow 7 calendar days for the Department to test the samples
provided.
1.8DRAWING & PLAN SUBMITTALS
A.Working Drawings
1.Shop drawings
a.Submit for review.
b.Provide sufficient detail to fabricate the member and to
demonstrate contract compliance.
c.Provide the seal of a PE or SE licensed in the State of Utah
when the Contractor designs the item or the Contractor completes the design for the item. 1) Include supporting engineering calculations for items designed by the Contractor.
d.The seal of a PE or SE is not required when the complete
details for the item are provided in the contract.
2.Erection Drawings
a.Submit for review.
b.Include supporting engineering calculations.
c.Provide the seal of a PE or SE licensed in the State of Utah
on drawings and calculations.
3.Shipping Drawings
a.Submit for review.
b.Required for structural elements when specified, shown, or
requested by the Engineer.
Submittals
1) Structural steel plate girder shipped on its side, for example.
c.Include the following:
1) Details and methods used to protect products from damage (overstress)
d.Include supporting engineering calculations.
e.Provide the seal of a PE or SE licensed in the State of Utah
on drawings and calculations.
4.Drawings for Temporary Works.
a.Submit for review according to the following:
1) When specified, shown, or requested by the Engineer. 2) The height of falsework exceeds 14 ft or whenever traffic, other than workers involved in constructing the bridge, will travel under the bridge. 3) Temporary bridges or bridge widenings that carry or span the travelled way. 4) Temporary retaining walls that support or protect the travelled way.
b.Include detailed plans for items such as falsework, concrete
forms, cofferdams, shoring, and temporary bridges.
c.Include design calculations and supporting data.
d.Design temporary works according to the current edition of
the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Construction Specifications, Section 3 (Temporary Works).
e.Provide the seal of a PE or SE licensed in the State of Utah
on drawings and calculations.
5.Demolition Plans
a.Submit for review when specified, shown, or requested by
the Engineer.
b.Provide detailed plans depicting the proposed methods of
removal of existing structures and structural elements.
c.Include supporting engineering calculations.
d.Provide the seal of a PE or SE licensed in the State of Utah
on drawings and calculations.
PART 2 PRODUCTS NOT USED
PART 3 EXECUTION NOT USED
END OF SECTION Submittals
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Source: Utah Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, 2026 Edition. Pages 149–153 of 1,331.
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