WisDOT Construction Spec Training
Training Opportunity: DTSD Using WisDOT Specifications During Design and Construction Workshop
Consultants are invited to
attend: External LearnCenter Consultant Registration Link
Course Description: The workshop will concentrate on the importance of formulating effective plans and specifications during the design phase, and the interpretation of those contract documents during the construction phase.
Please bring a copy of the WisDOT Standard Specifications with you at the training!
Consultants: Registration will be open to consultants starting October 26.
Expected Attendees: Attendance shall be Project Leaders that were selected for the 2027 construction season, and Project Leaders which will have active carryover work from the 2026 construction season. It is expected that selected Project Leaders will attend the Region Workshop in which their respective project is located (i.e. selected for NC-Region project, attend one of the NC-Region Workshop dates).
MyWisconsin ID
The State of Wisconsin is changing the current eSubmit login process (WAMS). Consultants will login using MyWisconsin ID. This allows all customers to securely access participating online state services and systems using a single user ID and password.
This is a new login method only. No changes will be made to current access levels.
To create your MyWisconsin ID account:
Go to https://apps.wisconsin.gov and follow the prompts.
A step-by-step guide is available on the MyWisconsin ID Registration page.
Please Note: You must complete all steps in the registration process in one sitting. This includes email verification, password creation, and enrollment in multi-factor authentication (MFA). Accounts that are not completely set up within two hours are automatically deleted.
For MyWisconsin ID Questions or support:
Next steps:
You will need to use your old login information until all applications have been migrated to the new MyWisconsin ID. Additional emails will be sent out once we are closer to the date of the implementation of these changes.
The Web Access Management System (WAMS) is tentatively scheduled to become obsolete for eSubmit by December 31, 2026.
Chronicle Heritage Closure
Chronicle Heritage Closure Memo
(October 20, 2026)
Maximum Escalation Factor
October 2026 - September 2027 Maximum Escalation Factor
(September 2, 2026)
Three Party Design Special Provisions
WisDOT has updated the Three Party Design Special Provisions. The new special provisions may be used immediately. Contracts currently being negotiated may use the previous version until September 30, 2026. All contracts submitted to WisDOT must use the new special provisions beginning October 1, 2026. (September 1, 2026)
DBE Recertification
On October 3, 2025, the US DOT removed race- and sex-based presumptions of disadvantage for DBE and ACDBE certification. This requires all DBE and ACDBE firms to undergo recertification. Until the recertification process is complete, no DBE or ACDBE goals can be set on federally funded projects.
Wisconsin is pleased to announce its DBE/ACDBE Recertification Process to recertify DBEs and ACDBEs.
On Monday, February 16th, 2026, the Wisconsin Unified Certification Program (UCP) will begin accepting DBE and ACDBE Recertification applications. Application information will be located on the WisDOT
DBE Website.
A link to submit applications will be provided on or before that date. There will be 3 steps to
submitting an application:
Even though you cannot submit documents until February 16, 2026, you may begin working on completing your PN and PNW forms now. If you have questions, please email
DBE_Alert@dot.wi.gov. Thank you.
(February 4, 2026)
Enhanced Email Security
WisDOT’s Security team has implemented enhanced email security protocols which may lead to external stakeholders receiving “bounce backs”. If you send an email that bounces back, your email was identified as not meeting WisDOT’s email security standards and was moved into a quarantined account. Once quarantined, your email will be reviewed and ultimately released to the intended recipient if found safe. WisDOT recommends that you reach out to the intended recipient via other avenues for time sensitive emails.
(January 31, 2026)
Missed Test Memo
Missed Test Memo(May 12, 2025)
WisDOT, in consultation with FHWA WI-Division developed the “MISSED TEST MEMO." The basis for the memo is a refocused emphasis on
prevention of missed tests. If no Quality Verification (QV) testing is conducted in a lot, contractor Quality Control (QC) sampling and testing cannot be used for acceptance [23 CFR 637.207 (a)(1)(i)(A) and (a)(1)(ii)(B)]. Guidance within the memo was developed using existing WisDOT Standard Specification language. The
MISSED TEST MEMO includes the addition of a semi-formalized Material Placement Notification (MPN) to address the “missed test" finding from the FHWA Concrete Quality Assurance Assessment.
The
MISSED TEST MEMO is
effective with the May 13, 2025 bid letting; however, please be advised that WisDOT Standard Specification 106.1.1 and 106.1.2 already require the contractor to provide notification of material sources and required engineer approval PRIOR to incorporating materials into the work. These requirements remain unchanged with the memo.
WisDOT Plan Quality Review
WisDOT’s Plan Quality workgroup was formed to address questions and addenda being issued during the advertisement process. The Department has developed a list of items to review during the PSE submittal process to reduce questions from contractors during advertisement.
Plan review items.
(December 7, 2021)
Specific Rate of Compensation Special Provision
The Department will continue to encourage consultants to create rate cards to establish class rates that can be used for short term substitutions when there is not an individual rate for the substitute employee already established in the contract. The
special provision will be inserted into applicable contracts to explain the process for using employees not named in the contract.
The Department staff have been given the following guidelines to use when evaluating a consultant's request to approve use of a class rate rather than amending to add an individual rate:
Or
NOI Instructions
Unless specifically mentioned in the NOI instructions, please do not attach additional files (e.g. resumes, project descriptions, letters). These materials have not been requested and will not be reviewed.
(Aug. 22, 2018)