Minor comment received to clarify which standard drawings can be converted to 500W, with only 1 engineering seal being required. Minor wording changes made.
As part of the OPSS update schedule and specification publication process, Concrete Section and Structural Office are submitting OPSS.PROV 1821 for external stakeholders’ consultation prior to publishing the updated version.
November 26, 2021 - January 7, 2022 (21 days) Closed
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12 comments were received. All are relevant and appropriate and will have responses posted.
As a result of the comments, the draft NSSP has been updated in several locations or clarification was provided in response to the comments where updates were not required. The draft special provision will be finalized and published.
November 26, 2021 - January 7, 2022 (21 days) Closed
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20 comments were received. All are relevant and appropriate and will have responses posted.
As a result of the comments, the draft NSSP has been updated in several locations or clarification was provided in response to the comments where updates were not required. The draft special provision will be finalized and published.
The CAITM comprehensive review is project started in March 2019. The CAIS is the product outcome of this review and replaces the CAITM Parts A and B. Final CAIS files are currently being posted to the MTO Technical Publications site and will be completed by May 4, 2022.
Extensive targeted consultations with internal and external users took place.
To change the MTO General Conditions of Contract and construction forms to allow contractors to publish the notice of Substantial Performance in a construction trade newspaper other than the Daily Commercial News, in alignment with the provisions of the Construction Act.
February 16, 2022 - March 9, 2022 (21 days) Closed
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The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has awarded the new Contract Management System (CMS) to replace our current Web-Based Contract Management Service (WBCMS). We are looking to our current users to provide input and expertise, to ensure the delivery of a quality system that enhances the end-user experience and aligns with MTO business needs.
January 4, 2022 - February 3, 2022 (30 days) Closed
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The decision is to not make any changes to the Structural Standard Drawing and to move forward with finalizing and publishing SS 110-022 in CPS and including the new drawing on the MTO Technical Publications site.
CMO is updating the Instructions to Bidders to meet current standards and requirements in contracts. The update will provide consistency with other ministry tender owners and more defined instructions to our contractors.
December 14, 2021 - January 14, 2022 (21 days) Closed
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The posting to seek public comments related to the 2+1 Pilot Project – Site Selection Criteria Report is now closed. 93 comments were received. As the result of some of the comments, the content of the Design Parameters Report will be updated.
December 9, 2021 - January 6, 2022 (21 days) Closed
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The Steel Beam Guide Rail Specification SSP 721S09 will continue the Contract Preparation System (CPS) implementation process.
A comment was received for SSP 741S03 that will result in having to edit the Temporary Construction Barrier specification. Once edited, SSP 741S03 will continue the CPS implementation process.
Installation drawings and modification to Special Provision 741S03 to allow the use of restrained Type X and Type Z temporary concrete barriers on MTO contracts.