LIAISON COMMITTEE MEETING: NMDOT

Description

New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT)

American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC)

New Mexico

Liaison Committee – Consultants Meeting

December 18, 2025

1:30-3:30

NMDOT District 3 Auditorium

Agenda

Industry Discussion Topics – For NMDOT Meeting

Design Manual Updates

• MUTCD Updates – Adoption of the Newest Edition
• Drainage Updates – 10 Series Preference Changes from the Drainage Bureau
• Sustainability in Design

Specification Updates

• NTC – New Temporary Wall Barrier (10-9-25)
• IDD – Contractor Milestone Review Procedure
• Any Other Pending Revisions

CADD Standards

• Follow-up on previous discussions regarding an audit component and maintaining consistency between Design Centers and Districts preferences

Consultant Requirements

• Updates on Certificates of Insurance for consulting firms

Construction 

• Change orders
• Design errors/oversights
• Project Schedule construction
• Issues of concern to NMDOT
  • Milestones Submission 30-60-90 per the Design Manual and Addressing Previous Milestone comments, internal QC is critical
• Critical Path Method Review

Funding Update

• RFP Schedule Update
• Staffing
  • Maintenance of Workforce and Capacity
• Upcoming Legislation –
  • Bonding Package – provides predictable revenue source
  • 1-time appropriations
• Discussion on how we, as an industry, can support NMDOT in the upcoming legislative session