About the Division 1 Committee

Mission Statement

Our mission is to provide Division 1 General Special Provisions (GSPs), bidding/contracting forms, and best practices, to help Local Agencies bid and administer public works projects when using the WSDOT/APWA Standard Specifications as a base.  To do that, we:

• Learn – Network and gather information on Local Agency current practices, concerns, and needs; current public works procurement and administration issues; and current and pending related laws and regulations.
• Develop tools – Develop, write, and publish GSPs that complement Division 1 of the Standard Specifications; select bidding and contracting forms, information, and checklists; and select Best Practices. We also pursue approval of these tools for use on FHWA-funded projects.
• Share and teach – Share pertinent and timely information and promote discussion through webinars, CASC workshops, APWA Conference sessions, or other means.