PREFACE
Part M, Construction, of the Manual covers Public Works Construction
(Municipal facilities and physical plant) policies and standard practices of the
Construction Division, Bureau of Engineering of the City of Los Angeles. It is intended to
guide Bureau personnel while serving as a reliable construction reference source for
others.
Use of Part M by others should lead to a better understanding and a more effective use
of the Bureau of Engineering Construction Services, which are administered principally by
the Construction Division.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
M 100 UTILITY COORDINATION
Utility Coordination responsibilities; Plan Check Procedures; Utility Coordination
Procedure breakdown; Procedure for Other Agencies' Notices; Procedure for Reconstruction
Meetings.
M 200 PROJECT CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATES
Public Works Estimating Procedures; The Construction Estimate; Federal-Aid Urban
Program (FAUP Projects); Procedures for Revisions; Updating Estimate; Architectural
(Building) Estimating Section.
M 300 PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS
Type of Bid Documents; Preparation; Counter Procedures (Plan Distribution).
M 400 CONSTRUCTION CHANGE ORDERS
Procedure; Preliminary Change Orders; Preparation of Change Orders; Approvals;
Distribution; Emergency Change Orders; Financial Limitations; B Permit Change Orders.
M 500 PROJECT CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Bids; Award; Construction; Guaranty/Warranty.
M 600 CONSTRUCTION BID EVALUATION
Responsibility; Procedure.
M 700 MBE - DBE/WBE GOAL ANALYSIS
Responsibility; Procedure.
INDEX
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