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Trns.port Estimator®
Implementation Notice Bid History Catalogs
General Information Project Skeleton Files
Training
Trns.port Software Vendors
Project Federal Aid Number
Trns.port Estimator Users
Implementation Notice
 
Use this link to learn the implementation date and plan for transition from Mainframe
Trns·port to Estimator.

General Information
Trns·port Estimator is a proprietary, stand alone PC based product that is used by ODOT, Consultants, and Local Agencies to build project bid schedules and for preparing project estimates.

Training
 
Users of Trns·port Estimator must have received training before permissions are granted to use the Trns·port Estimator software.  For training, contact John Riedl, OPL Estimating, at 503-986-3886.

Trns.port Software Vendors
 
Trns·port Estimator can be used in your office or at an ODOT computer.  See Vendors below for software purchase.
 
Consultants and Local Agencies that do not want to purchase the Trns·port Estimator software can use ODOT's facilities to prepare project bid schedules and estimates.  See "Trns·port Estimator Permissions" below for additional information.  Also, to use ODOT's facilities, contact your Region Local Government Liaison.
 
 
Vendors
 
Oregon Department of Transportation does not promote or endorse any particular vendor of Estimator software.  The list below is only intended to identify available sources of software. 
 
Note:  If your company provides such software and you wish to be added to this list, please contact the web editor using this email link, or by using the Web Site Feedback form located at the bottom of this page.
Company Info
 Web Sites
Info Tech, Inc.
(352) 381-4400

Project Federal Aid Number
 
Federal funded projects require "Federal Aid" numbers.  To obtain a Federal Aid number, click on this link and follow the instructions on that page.
It usually takes one to two workdays to complete.

Trns.port Estimator Users
 
All Trns·port Estimator users that use ODOT computers must have permission to use Trns·port Estimator.
 
In addition, Consultants and Local Agencies must have ODOT User ID's. 
 
We need information about the person requiring permission and information about your company or agency.  Click the appropriate link below to initialize the request. 
Expect one day to set up ODOT Trns·port Estimator users.
 
Expect one week to set up Consultant and Local Agency Trns·port Estimator users.
 
ODOT User ID's that were assigned to Consultants and Local Agency users under ODOT's mainframe Trns·port process are still valid however, you must obtain permission to use Trns·port Estimator before you can use the program at an ODOT facility.  Click on the "Add a Consultant/Local Agency Trns·port Estimator User" link above to initiate the process.

Consultants and Local Agencies that want to use ODOT computers for Trns·port Estimator entry, need to contact the appropriate Region Local Government Liaison.
 

Bid History Catalogs
 
Trns·port Estimator (Estimator) is a stand alone software package specifically designed for estimating the cost of highway construction projects.  Data for producing estimates is stored in one or more catalogs that include item related code tables and historical item price data. The following catalogs are made available for use in the Estimator module. These files are updated quarterly and are only useful when downloaded and used in conjunction with Estimator.

 English - Spec Book 2003
English - Spec Book 2008
To learn how to load catalogs, view this instruction page.
 

Project Skeleton Files
 
When preparing an estimate in Estimator, a project skeleton file can be imported as the initial step in creating an estimate. These files containing general project information and standard item categories to which items, quantities, and cost estimates can be added. From the links below, project skeleton files can be accessed, downloaded to you PC, and importing into Estimator.
 
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Page updated: August 20, 2008

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