Standard Specials are not meant to be added to every project. Standard Specials are reviewed and approved by Federal Highways as way to ensure all Federal requirements and processes are met. The language within the special is uniform and consistent and does not change when applied to a contract, with the only exception of (M – Modified) specials whereas a single entry, name, or number needs to be added.
Please review and understand the intent of each special and consult with the appropriate Bureau and/or DCE/DCEO prior to adding specials to a contract.
| Title | Special | Revised |
|---|---|---|
| Contract Administration - to be added by ECCB | ||
| Heading and Project Description | 102-1 | 06/26/2025 |
| Contract Documents | 102-2 | 06/05/2025 |
| Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference - special circumstances/unique projects District Questionnaire | 102-2a | 11/19/2020 |
| Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference (Tribal) - special circumstances/unique projects District Questionnaire | 102-2b | 11/19/2020 |
| DBE-SBE Bidding Requirements | 102-4 | 07/20/2025 |
| Labor Requirements | 102-5 | 09/19/2024 |
| Training Program | 102-6 | 07/15/2021 |
| New Subcontractors | 102-7 | 04/04/2024 |
| Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Goal | 102-8 | 06/05/2025 |
| Small Business Enterprises Requirements | 102-9 | 05/16/2024 |
| DBE Usage | 102-10 | 11/16/2023 |
| Voluntary Pre-Bid Networking Conference | 102-11 | 08/08/2024 |
| Alternate Bid Items | 102-15 | 02/27/2014 |
| Soil Boring Information - consult with Geotech | 102-21 | 01/16/2014 |
| Award of Contract (Local Concurrence) | 103-1 | 10/08/2015 |
| Bidder’s Proposed Aggregate Source(s) - District Questionaire | 103-10 | 04/28/2022 |
| Escrow of Bid Documents - District Questionaire | 103-12 | 04/28/2022 |
| Escrow of Bid Documents - District Questionaire | 103-12a | 04/28/2022 |
| Contractor Survey and Layout - District Questionaire | 105-1 | 07/10/2014 |
| Contractor Surveying - Department Staking | 105-1A | 06/06/2024 |
| Partnering | 105-2 | 01/11/2024 |
| Steel Price Adjustment | 106-1 | 11/14/2024 |
| Build America Buy America | 106-9 | 01/11/24 |
| Indian Reservation Work | 107-1 | 08/11/2022 |
| Reservation Requirements | 107-2 | 02/27/2014 |
| State Preference | 107-7 | 01/01/2003 |
| Construction Equipment on Structures | 107-8 | 09/21/2023 |
| Railroad Coordination | 107-13 | 04/25/2024 |
| Status of Utilities | 108-1 | 01/01/2003 |
| Subcontracting Consultants | 108-3 | 02/27/2014 |
| Specialty Items | 108-4 | 04/15/2008 |
| Notice to Bidders | 108-5a | 11/21/2008 |
| Notice to Bidders | 108-5b | 03/07/2011 |
| Contract Time - District Questionaire | ||
| Contract Time | 108-6 | 01/21/2016 |
| Contract Time – Flex Time Proceed Date | 108-7 | 01/21/2016 |
| Contract Time – Completion Date | 108-8 | 01/21/2016 |
| Contract Time – Calendar Day | 108-9 | 01/21/2016 |
| Expedited Notice to Proceed | 108-10 | 11/03/2011 |
| Environmental - Added by Environmental Bureau | ||
| Protection of Storm Water Drainage System and Compliance with Local Permit Requirements | 208-2 | 11/14/2024 |
| Contaminated Soil | 208-4 | 09/09/2021 |
| Montana Floodplain and Floodway Management Act | 208-5 | 09/09/2021 |
| Storm Water Permitting Requirements Under the Montana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (MPDES) | 208-6 | 08/10/2023 |
| Storm Water Permitting Requirements Under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) | 208-7 | 06/08/2023 |
| Increase In Turbidity | 208-8 | 10/08/2015 |
| Noise Impact - District Questionaire | 208-9 | 05/24/2012 |
| Construction | ||
| Moisture Sensitive Soils | 203-1 | 09/11/2014 |
| Pugmill Mixing - small quantities District Questionnaire | 301-1 | 01/01/2003 |
| Mix Designs - MSCR | 401-1 | 04/24/25 |
| Cold Milling - Added by District Questionnaire | 411-1 | 10/11/2012 |
| Base Price for Concrete | 551-1 | 12/17/2020 |
| Steel Structures | 556-1 | 06/05/2025 |
| Crossover Reclamation | 610-1 | 04/29/2021 |
| Hydraulics - consult with Hydraulics Bureau | ||
| Special Installation of Pipe | 603-1 | 10/08/2015 |
| Corrugated Polyethylene Approach Pipe | 603-2 | 12/12/2019 |
| Precast Reinforced Box Culverts | 603-3 | 02/18/2016 |
| Ride Category - District Questionnaire | ||
| Ride Specification Category (Single) | 401-12 | 12/13/2012 |
| Ride Specification Categories (Multiple) | 401-12a | 02/27/2014 |
| Ride Specification | 401-13 | 02/27/2014 |
| Traffic Control - District Questionnaire | ||
| Crossover Construct, Maintain, and Close | 618-1 | 10/05/2011 |
| Crossover Construct, Maintain, and Remove | 618-2 | 10/05/2011 |
| Crossover Traffic Control | 618-3 | 12/07/2023 |
| Traffic Control per Mile (km) | 618-4 | 09/12/2013 |
| Department Furnished Variable Message Signs | 618-5 | 02/27/2014 |
| Traffic Control – USAF Convoys - Great Falls District | 618-6 | 04/23/2020 |
| Long Term Variable Message Boards | 618-8 | 03/09/2023 |
| Wide Load Accommodations | 618-9 | 07/15/2021 |
| Wide Load Accommodations (Interstate) | 618-9a | 12/07/2023 |
| Traffic Actuated Temporary Signals | 618-10 | 08/10/2023 |
| Temporary Barrier Rail | 618-11 | 07/15/2021 |
| End of Queue Detection and Warning - Interstate/Lane Closure | 618-12 | 05/16/2024 |
| Smart Workzone Walkback Flagger Replacement Option (End Of Queue Detection And Warning) | 618-13 | 05/16/2024 |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Motorcycle Advisory Signs - District Questionnaire | 619-2 | 07/16/2020 |
| Reset Logo and TODS Signs | 619-3 | 05/23/2013 |
| Thermoplastic Treatment | 620-2 | 08/16/2011 |
| Geogrid | 622-1 | 02/27/2014 |
| Project Specific | ||
| Consultant Engineering and Inspection Administered Projects | 100-1 | 07/07/2020 |
| CEI Services Additional Requirements | 100-2 | 07/07/2020 |
| A+B Bidding | 100-3 | 12/09/2021 |
| Contract Incentive/Disincentive | 100-4 | 12/09/2021 |