AASHTO Subcommittee - Fall 2009
Subcommittee on Construction, Contract Administration Section, Survey on the Use of Price Adjustment Clauses
| STATE | FUEL | ASPHALT CEMENT | STEEL | PORTLAND CEMENT | OTHER | NOTES | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Yes
Index: Platt's Oilgram Price Report Trigger value: any change Opt-in Clause: Yes - Contractor may elect not to bid Const Fuel item by including fuel costs in other pay items. Web reference: http://csiis5/C8/Construction/Document%20Library/2008_ALDOT_Spec_Book.pdf Comments: Published monthly. See Section 698 in Standard Specifications (link shown above) |
Yes
Index: Average of quotes from major suppliers Trigger value: any change Opt-in Clause: No Web reference: http://csiis5/C8/Construction/Document%20Library/2008_ALDOT_Spec_Book.pdf Comments: Published monthly. See Subarticle 109.03(e) in Standard Specifications (link shown above) |
None | none | Construction Fuel for HMA Production Index: Platt's Oilgram Price Report Trigger value: See specification Opt-in Clause: No Web reference: http://csiis5/C8/Construction/Document%20Library/2008_ALDOT_Spec_Book.pdf Comments: Published monthly. See Subarticle 109.03(f) in Standard Specifications (link shown above) |
Jeff Benefield, benefieldj@dot.state.al.us 8/14/2009 | |
| Alaska | None | Yes, SS 401-5.02 (5/1/2007);
Index: Alaska Asphalt Material Price Index - weighted average of spot prices Trigger value: 7.5% Opt-in Clause: no Web reference: http://www.dot.state.ak.us/stwddes/dcspubs/assets/pdf/directives/attach/std_mods_a_41007.pdf |
None | None | None | None | Name: Chuck Correa
Phone: Email: chuck.correa@alaska.gov 8/17/2009 |
| Arizona | Yes, for diesel fuel;
Index:OPIS(Oil Price Information Service) Trigger Value: 15% Opt-in clause: No Web reference: http://www.azdot.gov/Highways/CNS/bitmat.asp Comments: updated 10/11/06 |
Yes,for bituminous materiall;
Index: Asphalt Weekly Monitor, a publication of Poten & Partners Trigger Value: 0 % Opt-in clause:No Web reference: http://www.azdot.gov/Highways/CNS/bitmat.asp Comments: |
none | none | none | Bill Vachon, FHWA-AZ, 9/8/2008 | |
| Arkansas | none | none | none | none | none | none at this time; | 8/31/2008, Susan Wimberly, FHWA Arkansas |
| California | None Comment: Industry/Caltrans is meeting to discuss possibly implementation of a fuel price adjustment compensation specification. |
Yes
Index: California Statewide Paving Asphalt Price Index Trigger Value: Current 10% will be revised to 5% by December 2008. Opt-in clause: No Web reference: Index: http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/esc/oe/asphalt_index/astable.html Specification: http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/esc/oe/specifications/SSPs/2006-SSPs/Sec_05_Gens/District/S5-230_E_A11-16-07.doc Comments: Industry/Caltrans currently meeting to discuss possible changes to the Index and compensation adjustment formula. |
None Comment: Industry is in the process of making a proposal to Caltrans for a Steel price adjustment compensation specification. |
none | none | Name: Chuck Suszko
Email: chuck.suszko@dot.ca.gov |
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| Colorado | Yes, 3 31 2006
Index: OPIS #2 Diesel Trigger Value: 5% Opt-in clause: Yes Web reference: Section 109 - http://www.dot.state.co.us/DesignSupport/Construction/2005SpecsBook/2005SSP/2005_SSP_Index.htm Comments: |
Yes
Index: Encana WCS Trigger Value: 5% Opt-in clause: No, it is mandatory Web reference: Section 109 - http://www.dot.state.co.us/DesignSupport/Construction/2005SpecsBook/2005SSP/2005_SSP_Index.htm Comments: |
none | none | none | Name: Larry Brinck, Email: larry.brinck@dot.state.co.us , 8/25/2009 |
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| Connecticut | Yes,
Index: latest published selling price, in cents per gallon for ?Diesel Fuel No. 2, Ultra Low Sulfur? as listed under Pad 1, City of New Haven - Rack Average by the Oil Price Information Service (OPIS). Trigger Value: difference between the Fuel Base Price and Fuel Period Price is in excess of five percent (5%) Opt-in clause: ? Web reference: Specification and adjustment information available at http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=1410&q=399708 Comments: Trial provision- limited use on major projects greater than two years in duration |
Yes, Index: the selling price of PG64-28 paving grade (primary binder classification), F.O.B. manufacturer's terminal, as listed under the "East Coast Market - New England, New Haven, Connecticut area? in the ASPHALT WEEKLY MONITOR ® furnished by Poten & Partners, Inc. ? Trigger Value: $5.00 Opt-in clause: ? Web reference: Specification and adjustment information available at http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=1410&q=399708 Comments: applied to all projects with greater than 1000 tons. |
Yes, for reinforcing steel
Index: prices for Rebar- Uncoated and Rebar-Coated using the latest published price, in dollars per hundredweight (cwt) for ?Reinforcing Bars (Grade 60, #4)? and ?Reinforcing Bars (Epoxy-coated)? quoted for Boston, U.S.A. in the Engineering News-Record (ENR) Trigger Value: difference between the Base Price and Period Price of either Rebar- Coated or Rebar- Uncoated shall be in excess of five percent (5%). Opt-in clause: ? Web reference: Specification and adjustment information available at http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=1410&q=399708 Comments: Trial provision- limited use on major projects greater than two years in duration |
Yes,
Index: latest published price, in dollars per ton (U.S.), for Portland cement (Type I) quoted for Boston, U.S.A. in the Engineering News-Record (ENR) Trigger Value: difference between the Cement Base Price and Cement Period Price is greater than five percent (5%). Opt-in clause: ? Web reference: Specification and adjustment information available at http://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?a=1410&q=399708 Comments: Trial provision- limited use on major projects greater than two years in duration. |
Materials for Structural Steel This provision will apply only to structural steel for bridge girders. An estimated amount will be shown in the bid proposal form. The payment for material will be based on the actual invoice price as shown on the invoice received for materials purchased subject to the limits on the material waste. Affidavit submission that has the latest price quote from the mill or warehouse quote for the material being used is required. Web reference: Specification available at http://www.conndot.ct.gov/specpro/0603371A.doc |
9/8/08 Terri Thompson terri.thompson@po.state.ct.us | |
| Delaware | Yes, High Sulfur No. 2 Diesel
Index: Oil Price Information Service (OPIS) - Our Contract Administration section fills in the price at time of advertisement. Trigger Value: + 5% Opt-in clause: no Comments: usage factors for category of work item (Certain items must exceed certain quantities). |
Yes, PG 64-22
Index: F.O.B. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - Our Contract Administration section fills in the price at time of advertisement. Trigger Value: no percentage Opt-in clause: no Comments: Minimum 1,000 tons |
None | None | Labor, one project only, effective 4th calendar year and beyond, 10% Trigger, based on prevailing wage rates only, includes all subs. |
No opt in or opt out provision | 9/3/2008; Nagase George (DelDOT) George.Nagase@state.de.us; Montag, Daniel Daniel.Montag@fhwa.dot.gov |
| District of Columbia | none | Yes | none | none | none | Bob Mooney, FHWA-DC, 9/16/2008 | |
| Florida | Yes,
Index: Monthly price indexed at terminals in Florida Trigger Value: 5% Opt-in clause: No Web reference: http://www.dot.state.fl.us/specificationsoffice/Implemented/CurrentBK/CurrentSpecs/009.pdf Comments: |
Yes,
Index: Monthly price indexed at terminals in Florida Trigger Value: 5% Opt-in clause: No Web reference: http://www.dot.state.fl.us/specificationsoffice/Implemented/CurrentBK/CurrentSpecs/009.pdf Comments: |
started 3/2004, ended 12/2004, Being asked by industry to again consider adding a steel adjustment clause to contracts - draft is developed but has not been advanced, copy attached.. FDOT is currently not considering a Steel Adjustment clause for its contracts. | None | On selected projects a general contract price adjustment clause based on the US Department of Labor's PPI www.dot.state.fl.us/construction/PPI/ProducerPriceIndex.htm This use was a limited trial basis. | Fuel and AC PAC started in early 1980's, current version started in 2000; Contractor no option of accepting or rejecting PAC | Dave Sadler, 8/17/2009 |
| Georgia | Yes,
Index: AAA Trigger Value: 5% Opt-in clause: No Web reference: http://www.dot.ga.gov/doingbusiness/Materials/Pages/asphaltcementindex.aspx Comments: Applies only to projects with a duration of 366 days or more. Based on quantities for Excavation, Graded Aggregate Base, Asphalt, PCC Pavement, and certain bridge items. There is a maximum percentage above the price at letting of 125%. The adjustment takes effect from the letting. |
Yes,
Index: Monthly price from GA suppliers Trigger Value: 5% Opt-in clause: No Web reference: http://www.dot.ga.gov/doingbusiness/Materials/Pages/asphaltcementindex.aspx Comments: Applies only to projects with a duration of 366 days or more. There is a maximum percentage above the price at letting of 125%. The adjustment takes effect from the letting. |
none | none | none | none | 10/18/2009 , Gregory T. Mayo, P.E., Division Director of Construction, Georgia Department of Transportation, 600 West Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA 30308, gmayo@dot.ga.gov, Office 404-631-1970 |
| Hawaii | None | Yes,
Index: ? Trigger Value: 5% +/- Opt-in clause: ? Web reference: ? Comments: |
None | 5% +/- | 5% +/- for reinforcing, structural, and galvanized steel including prestress/post-tension strands. | PAC started in March 2000 | 9/26/2007, Clifford Chew, FHWA Hawaii |
| Idaho | Yes,
Index: OPIS; #2 diesel fuel clear; ultra low sulfur Trigger Value: 10% Opt-in clause: No Web reference: http://itd.idaho.gov/Highways/Construction/fuel_index/fuel_index.pdf Comments: fuel usage factors for excavation, rock excavation, borrow, base, surface treatments, concrete pavement, concrete, plantmix pavements, piledriving, rotomilling, pilot cars, pipe guardrail, MSE retaining walls. |
Yes,
Index: Poten and Partners Trigger Value: 10% Opt-in clause: no Web reference: http://itd.idaho.gov/Highways/Construction/Asphalt_Index/AsphaltIndex.pdf Comments: Monthly Index |
none | none | none | none | Frances Hood, frances.hood@itd.idaho.gov, 8/28/2009 |
| Illinois | Yes, Index: Average of the Platt?s Oilgram PAD 2 St. Louis Area - ULSD Trigger Value: 5% Opt-in Clause: Yes Link: http://www.dot.il.gov/desenv/specrev/80229.pdf |
Yes,
Index: Adjustment based on Dept. Index which is based on the price of PG 64-22 from IDOT's approved list of certified sources for PG Asphalt Binders Trigger Value: 5% Opt-in clause: Yes Web reference: http://www.dot.il.gov/desenv/pdf/80173.pdf Comments: Effective 11-2-06. Adjustment is optional for projects with >1200 tons of bit work. |
Yes,
Index: Materials Cost Index - Engineering News Record Trigger Value: 5% Opt-in clause: yes Web reference: http://www.dot.il.gov/desenv/specrev/80127.pdf Comments: for specific steel pay items with a contract value greater than $10,000 |
none | none | Special provisions are available at www.dot.il.gov/desenv/bdespecprov.html | Renner, Mike F [Mike.Renner@illinois.gov]; 8/25/2009 |
| Indiana | none | Yes.
Index: Developed by INDOT from Poten & Partners Asphalt Weekly Monitor. The index is posted monthly at:http://www.in.gov/indot/files/PGAsphaltBinderIndex.pdf Trigger: When the Index changes more than 10% from the base value determined at letting. Opt-in?: An opt in/out clause is used. The contractor must choose at time of bid submittal and may not change the option after letting. Web reference: http://www.in.gov/dot/div/contracts/standards/rsp/sep09/100/109-C-219%20090901.pdf |
none | none | none | 8/21/2009, Ron Heustis rheustis@indot.in.gov | |
| Iowa | Yes,
Index: Adjustment based on CPI of No. 2 High Sulfur Diesel. Trigger Value: Adjustment starts after a change of $0.15 from base price Opt-in clause: ? Web reference: http://www.erl.dot.state.ia.us/. Section 2103. Comments: Applies only to excavation items. |
none | none | none | none | We were advised the "opt in" and "opt out" clause could not be used on Federal Aid projects. The website listed in the spreadsheet is also correct. However, you will have to click on GS-01010 dated April 18, 2006 and then click on Section 2103 to get to the Fuel Adjustment section. | Smythe 8/17/2009 |
| Kansas | Yes,
Index: monthly rack average given for NO2-HS Fuel, St. Louis, reported by AXXIS Petroleum, Inc., Axxis Price Service. Trigger Value: Adjustments are made for any change, plus or minus. Opt-in clause: Yes Web reference: http://www.ksdot.org/burconsmain/Connections/PriceIndex.asp Comments: |
Yes-July 2006 Asphalt Material Index (AMI) based on Asphalt Weekly Monitor published by Poten & Partners. Special Prov.
Trigger Value: Adjustments are made for +/- $10/ton from Initial index, No maximum. Opt-in clause: Yes Web reference: http://www.ksdot.org/burconsmain/specprov/pdf/90p-0295-r01.pdf (2000 Ton minimum to include in contract) and http://www.ksdot.org/burconsmain/ppreq/AsphaltPriceIndex.asp Comments: |
None | None | None | Kansas does allow bidders the option to accept or decline the fuel adjustment and Asphalt price adjustment clause in their bid proposal. However, once bids are opened, the bidders can not change their choice. | Rissky, 8/17/2009; RoyR@ksdot.org |
| Kentucky | Yes,
Index: OPIS Trigger Value: 5% Opt-in clause: NO Web reference: Comments: see notes |
Yes,
Index: Kentucky Terminal Prices Trigger Value: 5% Opt-in clause: NO Web reference: Comments: see notes |
None | None (had a clause in the early 1990's but was seldom used, as price fluctuations were mild) | The fuel and liquid asphalt PACs apply only to contracts with quantities exceeding threshold values for specific items. Special Note developed for Asphalt Cement price adjustment increasing the Trigger value to 10% for projects let between June and December of 2009 and with a project completion date before December 31, 2009. |
Mills, Rachel (KYTC) [rachel.mills@ky.gov]; 8/24/2009 | |
| Louisiana | Yes,
Index: index based on the minimum price quotations for unleaded gasoline and No. 2 diesel fuel listed for the New Orleans area in Platt's Oilgram and Price Report Trigger Value: 5% Opt-in clause: Yes Web reference: posted on internal LADOTD web site Comments: adjustments provided for approximately 30 work items; most contractors Opt-in to clause |
Yes,
Index: index based on average AC price FOB at terminal or refinery Trigger Value: 5% Opt-in clause: Yes Web reference: posted on internal LADOTD web site Comments: price adjustment clause for asphalt cement (May 2006) ; most contractors Opt-in |
None | None | None | none | Brian Buckel , Brian.Buckel@LA.GOV 8/14/2009 |
| Maine | Yes,
Index: Weekly N.E. retail diesel price as listed by EIA Trigger Value: 5% Opt-in clause: No Web reference: N/A Comments: N/A |
Yes,
Index: average N.E. Selling Price, as listed in the Asphalt Weekly Monitor; Trigger Value: 0 Opt-in clause: No Web reference: Posted on MaineDOT website Comments: N/A |
none | none | none | none | Crawford, Richard [Richard.Crawford@maine.gov] 9/9/2009 |
| Maryland | Yes,
Index: US Department of Energy, EIA Monthly Index; Trigger Value: 5% (plus and minus) Opt-in clause: No Web reference: http://www.marylandroads.com Comments: On selected projects for diesel fuel only. Total of adjustments capped at 5% of Total Contract amount as bid; Applied to Roadway Excavation, Structure Concrete, HMA, Aggregate Base, and Rigid Concrete Pavement items as specified in the Contract. |
Yes,
Index: MDSHA index, PG 64-22 Trigger Value: 5% (plus and minus) Opt-in clause: No Web reference: http://www.marylandroads.com Comments: In general, this adjustment is placed in all paving projects as a Special Provision. |
none Comment: This adjustment is being considered, but as of September 2008, there is no adjustment procedure in place. | None | MD SHA used a price adjustment clause for the ICC design-build contract for precast concrete, steel, asphalt cement, portland cement and diesel fuel. (tab to right for details) | 09/04/08 Terry Florey, MDSHA, tflorey@sha.state.md.us Dan Montag, FHWA, | |
| Massachusetts | Yes. See Notes.
Index: MassHighway-developed index based on actual prices paid by Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Trigger Value: 5%. See Notes. Opt-in Clause: No. Web reference: Yes. http://www.mhd.state.ma.us/ Comments: See Notes. |
Yes. See Notes.
Index: MassHighway-developed two-tier index; pre-12-15-08 contracts use local producer prices and post-12-15-08 use Poten & Partners' Asphalt Weekly Monitor. Trigger Value: 5%. See Notes. Opt-in Clause: No. Web reference: Yes. http://www.mhd.state.ma.us/ Comments: Used on contracts containing greater than 100 Tons of HMA. |
Yes. See Notes.
Index: Base Price given to bidders for each steel type in contract. See Note 2. Trigger Value: 5%. See Notes. Opt-in Clause: No. Web reference: Yes. http://www.mhd.state.ma.us/ Comments: Payment will be made from certified paid mill invoices. See Note 2. |
Yes. See Notes.
Index: ENR. Trigger Value: 5%. See Notes. Opt-in Clause: No. Web reference: Yes. http://www.mhd.state.ma.us/ Comments: See Notes. |
None. | 1.) New legislation enacted on 08/08/08 requires the use of price adjustment clauses for diesel fuel, gasoline, liquid asphalt, cement, structural steel and reinforcing steel. It requires price adjustments to be made on a monthly basis when the monthly cost change exceeds +/- 5%. Current specifications are posted on the MassHighway website @ http://www.mhd.state.ma.us/ 2.) Considering steel index switch to PPI Series ID WPU 1017. | William A. Moore, P.E., MassHighway Assistant Construction Engineer at william.moore@mhd.state.ma.us 8/18/2009 |
| Michigan | None | None | None | None | MDOT is not currently utilizing any price adjustment clauses. In general, our industry opposes price adjustment clauses.. | 8-14-09, Dale Spencley, Construction Contracts Engineer,, spencleyd@michigan.gov | |
| Minnesota | Yes,
Index: Opis Energy Group - Rack Fax Trigger Value: 15% Opt-in clause: No Web reference: ? Comments: |
None - under consideration?
Index: ? Trigger Value: ? Opt-in clause: ? Web reference: ? Comments: |
None; It used on a few projects but discontinued use. | none | none | none | Tom Ravn, 8 17 2009 Tom.Ravn@dot.state.mn.us |
| Mississippi | Yes,
Index: Platt's Oilgram Trigger Value: any change Opt-in clause: No Web reference: N/A Comments: |
Yes,
Index: Monthly Avg. Quote from AC Suppliers Trigger Value: any change Opt-in clause: No Web reference: N/A Comments: |
None | None | None | none | 8/17/2009; Brad Lewis |
| Missouri | Yes,
Index: Based on Platts Oilgram Pad 2 Trigger Value: none - 100% Opt-in clause: Yes Web reference: modot.org search 109.14 Comments: SS. 109.14; adjustment for Class A Ex.,unclassified Ex, Class C Ex, embankment, bituminous pavement, concrete pavement;agg base, factor for on-road hauling seperate from off-road construction |
Index: Based on Poten and Partners report for KC and St. Louis areas averaged Trigger Value : None - 100% Opt-in clause: Yes Web reference: modot.org search for JSP-08-01 Comments: Index level posted on the week of Bid opening and applies to estimates in the following month |
none | none | none | none | 09/09/2009 Dave Ahlvers, David.Ahlvers@modot.mo.gov |
| Montana | Yes, fuel only.
Index: Platt's Oilgram Report used as basis for BP Trigger Value: Adjustments made when +/- 20% of monthly average of BP Opt-in clause: yes Web reference: http://www.mdt.mt.gov/business/contracting/fuel_prices.shtml Comments: ? |
None | None | None | None | * spec for fuel (unleaded gas and diesel); SP for burner fuel; no provisions for AC; MDT Spec. 109.11 requires contractor to identify (10 max) items during preconstruction conference. | |
| Nebraska | Yes,
Index: Platt's Oilgram Price Report (NDOT S2-1-0801) Trigger Value: 10% Opt-in clause: ? Web reference: ? Comments: Fuel adjustment only used on earthwork/excavation items (when price varies by more than 10%) |
None | None discontinued in 2009 | None | None | none | Claude Oie ; 8/14/2009 |
| Nevada | Yes,
Index: OPIS Trigger Value: +/- 10% of BP Opt-in clause: ? See notes Web reference: http://www.nevadadot.com/ Comments: |
Yes,
Index: OPIS Trigger Value: +/- 10% of BP Opt-in clause: See notes Web reference: http://www.nevadadot.com/ Comments: |
Yes,
Index: ENR - 20-city avg for Grade 60, #4 Reinforcing Bars and Hot rolled carbon steel plate. Trigger Value: +/- 10% of BP Opt-in clause: See notes Web reference: http://www.nevadadot.com/ Comments: |
NONE | NONE | Fuel & Steel clauses must be in contract, then requested to enact by contractor. Fuel is retroactive. Steel escalation will only apply from the period of time the unusual price for steel began until the end of the contract. Asphalt Esc is from the beginning of contract to the end. Clauses allow for increase or decrease. BP (Benchmark Price at time of bid opening) | Shapiro, Jeffrey jshapiro@dot.state.nv.us 8/20/2009 |
| New Hampshire | Yes,
Index: NHDOT Index based on terminal price in NH; Trigger Value: currently 10%; however, revisions are under consideration Opt-in clause: No Web reference: http://www.nh.gov/dot/bureaus/construction/documents/MonthlyFuelPricesImperial.pdf and http://www.nh.gov/dot/bureaus/highwaydesign/specifications/Special_Attentions.htm Comments: PAC dated 7-14-04 |
Yes,
Index: NHDOT Index based on terminal price in NH; Trigger Value: none Opt-in clause: No Web reference: http://www.nh.gov/dot/bureaus/construction/documents/MonthlyFuelPricesImperial.pdf and http://www.nh.gov/dot/bureaus/highwaydesign/specifications/Special_Attentions.htm Comments: PAC dated 2-24-97 |
none | none | None | no contractor option provided | Ted Kitsis , TKitsis@dot.state.nh.us 9/9/2009 |
| New Jersey | Yes
Index: NJ Index - average statewide selling price of Unleaded Regular Gasoline and Diesel Fuel. Trigger Value: 0% (we previously req'd a 5% Trigger) Opt-in clause: No Web reference: Index: http://www.state.nj.us/transportation/business/trnsport/PriceIndex.shtm Spec: http://www.state.nj.us/transportation/eng/specs/2007/spec150.shtm#s160 Comments: NJDOT is currently awaiting data from NCHRP Project 10-81 started in 2009. |
Yes,
Index: NJ North or South Index from supplier selling in the state Trigger Value: 0% Opt-in clause: No Web reference: Index: http://www.state.nj.us/transportation/business/trnsport/PriceIndex.shtm Spec: http://www.state.nj.us/transportation/eng/specs/2007/spec150.shtm#s160 Comments: |
On selected projects
Index: USDOL - PPI for Semifinished Steel Mill Products WPU 101702 Trigger Value: 15% Opt-in clause: No Web reference: not available Comments: NJDOT has incorporated a steel price adjustment for only one contract (bid on 8/7/08). The price adjustment applies only to structural steel and reinforcement steel. NJDOT intends to selectively use this provision on very large projects having significant steel quantities. |
N/A | N/A | AC clause in standard spec states if price increases by more than 50% Contractor requires a approval before proceeding. | Svarnas, Kostas , FHWA-NJ, Kostas.Svamas@dot.gov 8/20/2009 |
| New Mexico | None | Yes,
Index: Average of area suppliers Trigger Value: Bid Price +/- 10% based on established price index Opt-in clause: no Web reference: no Comments:Area prices validated by comparing with 'Asphalt Weekly Monitor' published by Poten and Partners |
None | yes, Trigger Value is Bid Price +/- 10% using Current monthly price index and comparing that to the avaerage price indiex at bid opening. This increase or decrease is then applied to amount of cement used. |
none | Escalation for AC used on all projects with at least 15,000 tons of accepted HMA. No contractor option. | 9/26/2008, Joe Garcia, State Construction Engineer NMDOT , Kathy Walker, FHWA, NM Division |
| New York | Yes,
Index: Avg. FOB for No. 2 fuel oil and unleaded gas in New York, Philadelphia, Detroit & Boston; Trigger Value: monthly average posted price differs by more than $0.03/liter from the fuel index price. Opt-in clause: Section 698 of Standard Specifications Web reference:www.nysdot.gov Comments: ? |
Yes,
Index: Avg. FOB terminal price for unmodified PG 64-22 binder W/O anti-stripping agent; $10.00/metric ton Trigger Value: the monthly average posted price differs by more than $10.00/metric ton from the Performance Grade Binder index price. Opt-in clause: Section 698 of Standard Specifications Web reference: www.nysdot.gov Comments: ? |
Yes,
Index: Producer Price Index for shredded carbon scrap steel (WPU 10121193) from Bureau of Labor Statistics; Trigger Value: percent change greater than 5%, min $1000 Opt-in clause: Section 698 of Standard Specifications Web reference: www.nysdot.gov Comments: |
No | none | none | 8/14/2009, Tom Herritt , FHWA NY |
| North Carolina | Yes,
Index: Avg. FOB for #2D Ultra Lo Sulfur Fuel Oil and Diesel for Transport at 3 terminals in the state. Trigger Value: Any Change Opt-in clause: No Web reference: http://www.ncdot.org/doh/preconstruct/ps/specifications/english/web1a.pdf Comments: The price adjustment clause is found in Article 109-8 of the Standard Specifications |
Yes,
Index: Average terminal F.O.B. selling price from terminals across the region. Trigger Value: Any Change Opt-in clause: No Web reference: http://www.ncdot.org/doh/operations/dp_chief_eng/constructionunit/paveconst/Asphalt_Mgmt/acprices/ Comments: |
None | None | None | none | Name: Ron Hancock; rhancock@ncdot.gov ; 9/9/2009 |
| North Dakota | Yes,
Index: rack price reported by DTN Energy Trigger Value: 10% Opt- in clause: Yes Website: http://www.dot.nd.gov/divisions/construction/fuelcostadjustments.htm Comments: A revised fuel cost adjustment special provision was provided in 2006 for motor fuels and burner fuels. Adjustments are made by formula, by type of fuel. |
None | None | None | None | none | Cal Gendreau 8/18/2009 |
| Ohio | Yes - 3/1/2006
Index: State of Ohio - OPIS data Trigger Value: 5% +/- Opt-in clause: No Web reference: http://www.dot.state.oh.us/Divisions/ConstructionMgt/Admin/Pages/PriceIndexes.aspx Comments: Spreadsheet Calculator |
Yes,
Index: Asphalt Weekly Monitor ® furnished by Poten & Partners, Inc. Trigger Value: 15% +/- Opt-in clause: No Web reference: http://www.dot.state.oh.us/Divisions/ConstructionMgt/Pages/ProposalNotesSupplementalSpecificationsandSupplements.aspx Comments: Spreadsheet Calculator |
Yes,
Index: AMM index, Producer prices Trigger Value: 10% min Opt-in clause: No Web reference: http://www.dot.state.oh.us/Divisions/ConstructionMgt/Pages/ProposalNotesSupplementalSpecificationsandSupplements.aspx Comments: Calculator Spreadsheet |
None | none | http://www.dot.state.oh.us/Divisions/ConstructionMgt/Admin/Pages/PriceIndexes.aspxhttp://www.dot.state.oh.us/Divisions/ConstructionMgt/Admin/Pages/PriceIndexes.aspx | Bob Jessberger - OhDOT - 9/17/2009 |
| Oklahoma | None | Yes,
Index: Asphalt Weekly Monitor ® furnished by Poten & Partners, Inc. Trigger Value: 3% Opt-in clause: No Web reference: The specification is not available on the web, but can provide electronically upon request. The monthly index history is available on the ODOT webpage. Comments: Beginning with the June, 2006 letting, Oklahoma began using an Asphalt Binder Price Adjustment Clause in all contracts that include asphalt pay items. |
None | None | none | none | George Raymond 8/17/2009 |
| Oregon | Yes,
Index: OPIS Listing Trigger Value: 25% Opt-in clause: No Web reference: See notes Comments: Must meet a minimum qualifier to be included in a Project. |
Yes,
Index: POTEN Index Trigger Value: 5% Opt-in clause: No Web reference: see notes Comments: Must meet a minimum qualifier to be included in a Project. |
Yes,
Index: BLS Final IDWPUSISTEEL1, PPI, non-seasonally adjusted index. Trigger Value:10% Opt-in clause: Yes Web reference: ? Comments: Yes - Started October 2005. Selected steel bid items only. |
None | none | State House Bill 2077 became effective July 20, 2005. Part 2 covers retroactive steel escalation for Projects executed between April 1, 2003 through September 30, 2005. Part 6 of this bill mandated that a steel escalation/de-escalation program would be established on ALL ODOT administered Projects. | 8/17/2009 Jeffrey Gower Jeffrey.L.GOWER@odot.state.or.us |
| Pennsylvania | Yes,
Index: OPIS Listing Trigger Value: at +/- 5% Opt-in clause: NO Web reference: N/A Comments: N/A |
Yes,
Index: Direct Survey of Liquid Asphalt Producers Trigger Value: at +/- 10% Opt-in clause: NO Web reference: N/A Comments: N/A |
Yes,
Index: based on Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer Price Index for "semi-finished steel mill products" Trigger Value: 5% Opt-in clause: YES Web reference: ? Comments: ? |
None | None | 8/14/2009, Tucker Ferguson, PennDOT | |
| Puerto Rico | Yes,
Index: Average on prices based on DACO (public agency) Trigger Value: at +/- 5 % Opt-in clause: ? Web reference: ? Comments: For July of 2008 the price was $4.60 |
Yes,
Index: An average from the prices of Pemco and BTB Trigger Value: at +/- 5% Opt-in clause: ? Web reference: ? Comments: For August 2008 the price was set in $306. |
None | None | Steel clause implemented aprox. On 06/04 | Jose Torres 9/22/2008 | |
| Rhode Island | Yes,
Index: ? Trigger Value: ? Opt-in clause: ? Web reference: ? Comments: ?Base Price vs. Period Price. Adjustment has to exceed $250/month for payment to be made. |
Yes,
Index: ? Trigger Value: ? Opt-in clause: ? Web reference: ? Comments: ?Base Price vs. Period Price |
Yes,
Index: based on Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer Price Index for "hot rolled bars, plates & structural shapes Trigger Value: 10% Opt-in clause: ? Web reference: ? Comments: For use on selected large projects; |
none | none | N. Marzano and John McAvoy 8/23/2005; update by McAvoy 8/9/2006 | |
| South Carolina | Yes,
Index: Set by state Materials Management Office (Price SC pays for fuel.) Trigger Value: 5% Opt-in clause: No Web reference: http://www.scdot.org/doing/Fuel_and_AC_Index_Spreadsheet.xls Comments: ?Yes, see notes. |
Yes,
Index: Average of 9 terminal quotes Trigger Value: 5% Opt-in clause: No Web reference: http://www.scdot.org/doing/Fuel_and_AC_Index_Spreadsheet.xls Comments: ? |
No | Fuel only for pavements and structural concrete. | none | Fuel adjustments apply to only the items identified in the special provisions for each contract. We have approved a research project to move forward that may expand or modify our current price adjustment clauses. | Danny Shealy or Charles Eleazer 8/14/2009 |
| South Dakota | Yes, for Burner Fuel, Diesel Fuel, and Unleaded fuel
Index: Oil Price Information Service Trigger Value: 15% Opt-in clause: Yes Web reference: See FHWA Highway Spec Website Comments: Base Price vs. Period Price, Applied to pay items by formula. |
No | No | No | No | We considered adopting a price adjustment clause for Asphalt during the summer of 08, but backed off due to lack of support for such a clause by the construction industry. | Jason Humphrey, 8/17/2009 |
| Tennessee | Yes,
Index: TDOT index (two component index, Producer Price Index and price TDOT pays for fuel), Trigger Value: 5% Opt-in clause: No Web reference: http://www.tdot.state.tn.us/construction/Price_Information.htm |
Yes,
Index: TDOT index (posted terminal prices), Trigger Value: 5% Opt-in clause: no Web reference: http://www.tdot.state.tn.us/construction/Price_Information.htm Comments: April 2006 indexing liquid asphalt for short term (< 6 month) projects |
none | none | none | none | Brian Egan Brian.Egan@tn.gov 8/20/2009 |
| Texas | none | none | none | none | none | Texas currently has no escalation clauses but we do have discussions with industry on potential use of escalation clauses from time to time, usually after a significant increase in price occur. | 8/14/2009; Thomas Bohuslav |
| Utah | Yes,
Index: based on price per barrel for West Texas Intermediate Crude Trigger Value: 15% Opt-in clause: Yes, the contractor may invoke at any time during the project and it is retro-active to the begining of the project. Web reference: http://www.dot.state.ut.us/main/f?p=100:pg:5257814695278202323:::1:T,V:1927, Comments: Only applies to major items having a value of $100,000 or more as detailed in specification. |
Yes,
Index: Poten & Partners Asphalt Weekly Monitor and Argus Asphalt Report. Trigger Value: Plus or Minus 15% of BPa (Base Price of Asphalt at time of Bid) Opt-in clause: No, It is invoked once the price increases or decrease 15% from the base price Web reference:http://www.udot.utah.gov/main/f?p=100:pg:0:::1:T,V:1708, Comments: If the price increases more than 100 Dollars from the base price the department determines the feasibility of proceeding |
Yes For the following: 1. Steel Girders including structural bolts, metal attachments, and structural steel in sign supports
2. Concrete Reinforcing Rebar
3. Steel Pipe Piling/Steel H-Piling Index: ? Trigger Value: Invoked by contractor any time during the project Opt-in clause: Yes Web reference: http://www.dot.state.ut.us/main/f?p=100:pg:5257814695278202323:::1:T,V:1708, Comments: This is currently added by special provision in the original contract and uses the http://www.thesteelindex.com, http://ww.crumonitor.com, and http://enr.construction.com/features/conEco/default-city.asp indexes |
none | none | none | Doug Atkin, FHWA-UT; Doug.Atkin@dot.gov 8/28/2009 |
| Vermont | Yes,
Index: "Energy Information Administration for New England" Trigger Value: 5% Opt-in clause: NO Web reference: http://www.aot.state.vt.us/conadmin/Documents/SECTION690FUELPRICEADJUSTMENTSpecial.pdf Comments: Fuel price adjustment is applied to ACP, PCC, & Earth Work items |
Yes,
Index: New York State DOT average monthly price for asphalt cementi Trigger Value: 0% Opt-in clause: NO Web reference: http://www.aot.state.vt.us/conadmin/Documents/Supplemental%20Specifications/SuppspecAPAEngAndMet2008.pdf Comments: Includes Emulsified Asphalt |
Vermont developed a specification but does not use it because AGC did not support it. | no, but see fuel adjustment for concrete items | Earth Work see fuel adjustment | none | Mark Richter, FHWA, Mark.Richter@dot.gov 8/19/2009; David Hoyne, VAOT, Hoyne, David.Hoyne@state.vt.us 8/19/2009 |
| Virginia | Yes,
Index: diesel fuel prices as published by the U. S. Department of Energy. Trigger Value: none Opt-in clause: Yes - contractors must opt in or out within 21 days of bid opening. Web reference: ? Comments: ?New Special Provision for Optional Fuel Price Adjustment implemented 1/06. Effects 120 bid items |
Yes,
Index: Supplier quotes from low bidder used to establish one index statewide. Trigger Value: None Opt-in clause: ? Web reference: ? Comments: ?YES: Base Index vs. Current Index. Applied to designated bid items only. Modified Special Provision July 06 to require quote from AC supplier to paving contractor. |
Yes,
Index: ? Trigger Value: 10% Opt-in clause: Yes Web reference: ? Comments: See notes |
NO | None | The Price Index the Department is using for steel is based on The U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Producers Price Index (PPI) | Dick Kiefer, Richard.Kiefer@VDOT.Virginia.gov |
| Washington | Yes. Design-Bid-Build
Index: Energy Information Administration (Dept of Energy) West Coast #2 Diesel Trigger Value: 10% Opt-in clause: No Web reference: http://wsdot.wa.gov/publications/fulltext/ProjectDev/GSPsPDF/0903FR1.pdf Comments: implemented December 2006. Applies to all project greater than 200 working days with any eligible bid item (mostly earthwork, sufacing, paving, structures). Adjustments may be payment or credit. Using fuel consumption factors obtained from FHWA Technical Advisory T5080.3. |
Yes. Design- Bid-Build.
Index: WSDOT bi-monthly Index based on Poten & Partners weekly data Trigger Value: 5% Opt-in clause: No Web reference: http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/publications/fulltext/projectdev/gspspdf/04054GR5.pdf Comments: Implemented September 2006 with 10% Trigger, applied to multi-season jobs with HMA. Revised September 2008 with 5% Trigger, applies to all projects with HMA. Adjustments may be credit or payment. |
Yes. Design-Bid-Build.
Index: Engineering News-Record Materials Cost Index for Steel $/CWT Trigger Value: 10% Opt-in clause: No (but considering one) Web reference: http://wsdot.wa.gov/publications/fulltext/ProjectDev/GSPsPDF/09032GR1.pdf Comments: Implemented August 2008. Applies to all projects greater than 200 working days with non-proprietary walls, and ped or vehicle bridges. Adjustments applied to Structural Steel and Reinforcing Steel, may be credit or payment. |
None | Yes, CRS-2P Cost Adjustment for Bituminous Surface Treatments
Index: WSDOT bi-monthly reference values based on Poten & Partners weekly data Trigger Value: 5% Opt-in clause: No Web reference: http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/publications/fulltext/projectdev/gspspdf/02052GR5.pdf Comments: Implemented April 2009. Applies to all BST projects. May be credit or payment. |
Have implemented a fuel adjustment to Force Account equipment operating costs to compensate for outdated fuel rates used by Primedia corporation (Blue Book). Expired Jan. 15, 2009. More info at: http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/biz/construction/MoreBooks.cfm#rent | State contact: Mike Grigware
Title: State Specifications Engineer
Email: grigwam@wsdot.wa.gov |
| West Virginia | Yes,
Index: OPIS Trigger Value: ? Opt-in clause: No Web reference: ? Comments: |
Yes,
Index: WVDOT average of area suppliers Trigger Value: ? Opt-in clause: No Web reference: ? Comments: |
None | None | None | New special provision in works to eliminate fuel and AC Triggers and minimum adjustable quantities.New PRS has auto-calc capabilities;great savings in time and manual calc work. |
9/23/2008 Ron Krofchek, FHWA-WV |
| Wisconsin | Yes,
Index: based on low sulfur diesel from OPIS for Green Bay, Madison , Milwaukee and Minneapolis; Trigger Value: 15% Opt-in clause: No Web reference: http://roadwaystandards.dot.wi.gov/hcci/bid-letting/related-info/asp-5.pdf Comments: Yes - for common excavation, rock ex., marsh ex. borrow, select borrow, granular backfill and subbase; |
none | Yes, Pilot process started June 2008
Index: Consumer Buying Price indices for Shredded Auto Scrap (Chicago) and No. 1 Heavy Melt (Chicago) as published by the American Metal Market (AMM) Trigger Value: 5% Opt-in clause: no Web reference: Comments: currently being evaluated for possible revisions or dropping |
none | none | none | WisDOT contact: Bill McNary, Chief Proposal Management Engineer,william.mcnary@dot.wi.gov 8/31/2009 |
| Wyoming | Yes,
Index: No. 2 fuel oil (diesel), FOB Casper, Wyoming terminal; the average wholesale price for regular unleaded gasoline, FOB Casper, Wyoming terminal; and the average wholesale price for propane (LPG), FOB North Platte, Nebraska terminal, as listed in the ?Oil Price Information Services? (OPIS) publication. Trigger Value: 7.5 % Opt-in clause: Yes Web reference: www.dot.state.wy.us choose information central, manuals and publications, publications, 2003 specifications, supplemental specifications, division 100, ss100j Comments: see notes. |
Yes,
Index: A weekly asphalt index will be derived from information obtained from asphalt reporting companies. Prices will be based on the price for PG 64-22. Trigger Value: 10% Opt-in clause: no Web reference: www.dot.state.wy.us choose information central, manuals and publications, publications, 2003 specifications, supplemental specifications, division 100, ss100h Comments: |
Yes, 9/08
Index: monthly index price for steel ($ per ton) based on data obtained from the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL), Bureau of Labor Statistics, which publishes monthly Producer Price Index (PPI) values for various commodities. The index price for steel is based on the PPI value posted by USDOL for ?Semi-finished Steel Mill Products? (Series ID WPU101702). Opt-in clause: no Web reference: www.dot.state.wy.us choose information central, manuals and publications, publications, 2003 specifications, supplemental specifications, division 100, ss100k Comments: |
No | Clause for materials and supplies for select items when an overrun in quantity occurs. Web reference: www.dot.state.wy.us choose information central, manuals and publications, publications, 2003 specifications, supplemental specifications, division 100, ss100a, section 109.3.1 |
8/14/2009, Mark Eisenhart, State Construction Engineer; |