Design Consulting
Teamwork | Responsiveness | Service
The mission of the Consultant Bureau is to team with private business to ensure that the state's transportation system is safe, resilient, and will be economical and reliable now and for future generations. We achieve this by being responsive, exercising teamwork, and serving each other and our customers.
The Consultant Design Bureau procures and manages all professional consultant services contracts for MDT. A primary role of the Bureau is the management and development of design projects, including coordinating and documenting design work between consultants and MDT.
Manuals & Guides
Consultant Services Manual
Design Manuals:
Road Design
Bridge Design
Traffic Engineering
PESC
More Manuals
Survey Guides
Design Memos
Standard Hydraulic Drawings
Standard Specifications
Special Provisions
Detailed Drawings
Activity Descriptions
Errors & Omissions
Guidelines for Nomination and Development of Pavement Projects
Engineering Project Communications Process
Tools & Resources
File Transfer Service
Flowcharts
Maps
Cost Estimating
Risk Management
Contract Time Calculation
Workzone Safety & Mobility
Engineering Apps & Resources
Interactive GIS Map Gallery
Pathweb Image Viewer
Bridges and Structures
Environmental
PIF / Certifications
Context Sensitive Solutions
Project Work Type Codes
Definitions for Proj. Work Types
Roadside Safety Hardware Resources
Construction Engineering and Inspection
Interpreting and Using Environmental Summary Reports
Playlist of Videos on How to Use Map Viewer
Forms & Templates
DBE, EEO & Title VI
Design Consultants
Environmental
Proof of Authority
Right of Way
Survey
Audit & Indirect Cost Rate
Guidance: Refer to appendix A
of Consultant Services Manual
FAQs
Checklist
Resources:
AASHTO Audit Guide
Sample of Indirect Cost Rate Schedule: Table 5-4Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
Listing of Common Unallowable Costs: Table 8-1
Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)