Cost Estimating

Welcome to the VTrans Estimating Resources website. This site provides information for the development of construction cost estimates for all Agency projects.

Latest Revisions
April 12, 2021 Quantity sheet builder updated for new Estimation Software - with correction for missing first item.
Estimator® Software Guidance
Project Data Field Information Items Requiring Supplemental Descriptions Lump Sum and Lump Unit Pay Item Usage for Multi-project and Multi-site Contracts	Category Codes Printing Options Consultant File Transfer
Estimating Guidance
Quantity Rounding	Quantity Estimating
Specifications
Item Lists 2024 Specifications Master Item List (PDF) (Excel) - Updated 10/22/24 2018 Specifications Master Item List 2011 Specifications Master Item List - English	Averaged Price Lists 2-Year Averaged Prices - October 2024 5-Year Averaged Prices - October 2024 Explanation of Data If you have any questions about the averaged price lists, please contact AOT.CMSAdmins@vermont.gov.
Specification Links Vermont Specifications (Standard Specifications for Construction and General Special Provisions)
Additional Links
Quantity Sheet Builder for New Estimation Software VTrans Report on Shared-Use Path and Sidewalk Unit Costs - Updated August 2014 AASHTO Technical Committee on Cost Estimating FHWA Guidelines on Preparing Engineer’s Estimate, Bid Reviews, and Evaluation