Documentation of Contract Quantities Classes
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The three-day Documentation of Contract Quantities class and retests are administered by the Illinois Center for Transportation (ICT). Consultants: $350 Spaces must be reserved with a credit card; only IDOT employees can select the voucher/IDOT billing option. Use the links in the upper left corner or click here to: view class/retest schedule, register, download class materials, or get answers to frequently asked questions.Fees for Documentation Certification:
IDOT or Local Agency Employees: $50
Re-Test: $100
Why Do You Need Documentation Certification?
Documentation certification is required for all consultants to become prequalified with IDOT to perform construction inspection (Phase III) work. Construction Inspection consists of staking, material testing and inspection, documentation of materials and quantities, record keeping and enforcement of specifications applicable to a contractor’s work on construction projects. For a complete list of requirements for consultant prequalification, visit the Consultant Prequalification web page at http://www.dot.state.il.us/dobuisns.html. PREREQUISITES FOR CLASS: One year construction experience and familiarity with general highway construction terminology and practice. Individuals who do not obtain a passing score at class are allowed to re-test once. If they are not successful after the re-test attempt to obtain certification, they must re-attend the Construction Documentation of Contract Quantities class. The Illinois Center for Transportation has several re-test dates scheduled throughout each year. Requests for individual test dates will not be accepted.
The purpose of this class is to provide the student with the ability to document contract quantities in compliance with state and federal standards. This class will cover project diary entries, quantity book preparation, cross-reference system, extra work reports, measurement and calculation of pay items for pay quantities occurring in road and bridge plans.
How to Become Certified
To obtain Documentation Certification, one must successfully pass the test given at the Construction Documentation of Contract Quantities class. A passing score is 70% or greater, and the certification is valid for 4 years. A person certified can retake the Documentation Exam up to 6 months prior to expiration to re-certify without retaking the class. Once a certificate has expired, the individual must attend the class to become certified again. It is each individual's responsibility to remember to re-test prior to expiration. No exceptions will be made.