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Standard Specifications

Standard Specifications are the set of rules, directions and requirements that all parties involved in Public Works Construction in the City of Madison are required to follow. 

Complete Set of Standard Specifications

  • Summary of Changes to 2022 Edition of Standard Specifications
  • Cover
  • Part I: General Conditions
  • Part II: Earthwork and Miscellaneous Construction
  • Part III: Concrete and Concrete Structures
  • Part IV: Pavements
  • Part V: Sewers and Sewer Structures
  • Part VI: Traffic Engineering Electrical & Pavement Markings
  • Part VII: Water Mains and Service Laterals
  • Part VIII: Drawings
  • Part IX:Standard Bid Items: PDF / MS Excel

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