Public Notice

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Attention contractors:

A free training class on the fundamentals of partnering on Caltrans construction projects is upcoming. See our flyer and the schedule of classes. Register online at www.jointctindustrytraining.com.

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Plans, Specs, etc.:
Project Document Distribution Site Homepage

Enter this site to search for, view, download and print roadway projects that are in advertised and active status.

File Format Information

A guide to the "types" of files commonly found on the Office Engineer web site

File Format Information | File Naming Conventions

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File Format Information

.doc (.DOC) Files
Many Office Engineer text files use the "hidden text" feature of Microsoft Word. Therefore, it is recommended that only MS-Word be used to ensure full file compatibility. MS-Word files are readable with MS-Word 97 or greater for Windows, or MS-Word 98 or greater for Macintosh. Due to the usage of unique MS-Word features in some files, they must be distributed in the .doc
(Word 97/98) file format. Office Engineer is unable to provide these files in other text formats.

.fp5 (.FP5) Files
Some "indexes" are in FileMaker Pro format. Only FileMaker Pro 5 or greater for Windows or FileMaker Pro for Macintosh can read these files. Office Engineer is
unable to provide these files in other database or text file formats.

.pdf (.PDF) Files
These are files that can be view using the free Adobe Acrobat Reader available
at Adobe's web site. Acrobat Reader is available for many platforms including:
Macintosh and Windows.

.sit, .sea, .zip, .arc, .uu, .bin, .hqx
Some of the files on the Engineering Service Center and Office Engineer File Libraries sites are "compressed" or "archived." These files can be decompressed, de-archived, or decoded using Stuffit Expander available free from Aladdin Systems web site (Mac and Windows).

.tif, .TIF, .tiff, .TIFF Files
These are graphic files that can be read with any application capable of reading "tiff" files, such as:

• Macintosh workstations can use iPhoto or other options to view and print images
• Windows workstations can open TIFF files using software built into the Windows operating system, or one of many third-party applications
• TIF files can be printed on full-size (24 x 36 inch) plan sheets at local shops specializing in document imaging, drafting supply, blueprinting, or plotting. Check your local listings for vendors in your area.

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Office Engineer File Naming Conventions

The following letters are used indicate the purpose of files on the Office Engineer web site.

ad	addendum (the number after ad indicates the addendum number)
sum	bid bummary (project specific)
es	engineers estimate
nc	notice to contractors
sp	special provisions book