Specifications

Specification Committee

The Specification Committee consists of approximately 10 - 20 office directors or their designees from the central office, and field offices. They meet approximately monthly to review and discuss possible additions or changes to the specifications for work on construction projects. Click here to view meeting minutes.

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Specification Committee Members

Name Office Phone
John Adam Statewide Operations Bureau 515-239-1333
Tom Reis Specifications 515-239-1566
Daniel Harness Specifications 515-239-1662
Jim Berger Materials 515-239-1843
Roger Bierbaum Contracts 515-239-1414
Troy Jerman Traffic Engineering & Safety 515-239-1470
Larry Jesse Local Systems 515-239-1291
Mike Kennerly Design 515-239-1243
Bruce Kuehl District 6 Construction 319-364-0235
Doug McDonald Marshalltown RCE 641-752-4657
Dan Redmond District 4 Materials 641-423-7676
Gary Novey Bridges and Structures 515-239-1233
John Smythe Construction 515-239-1503

Specification Ad Hoc Members

Ad Hoc Members
Lisa Rold FHWA 515-233-7307
Deanna Maifield Design - Methods 515-239-1402
Kevin Jones Materials Inspection Staff 515-239-1237
Jim Rost Environmental Services 515-239-1798
Chris Brakke Design 515-239-1882
Larry Stevens CTRE-SUDAS 515-294-8103
Steve Akes Co. Engr. Spec. Comm. 515-961-1050
Dan Eckert Co. Engr. Spec. Comm. 712-336-2944
Dan Davis Co. Engr. Spec. Comm. 712-374-2613
William Kerndt Co. Engr. Spec. Comm. 563-245-1782
Scott Nixon Co. Engr. Spec. Comm. 641-782-7417
Jim George Co. Engr. Spec. Comm. 515-993-4289
Jon Singelstad Co. Engr. Spec. Comm. 712-423-2284

Specification Meeting Dates

Meeting Date Items Due By

January 8, 2009

December 26, 2008

February 12, 2009

January 30, 2009

March 12, 2009

February 27, 2009

April 9, 2009

March 27, 2009

May 14, 2009

May 1, 2009

June 11, 2009

May 29, 2009

July 9, 2009

June 26, 2009

August 13, 2009

July 31, 2009

September 10, 2009

August 28, 2009

October 8, 2009

September 25, 2009

November 12, 2009

October 30, 2009

December 10, 2009

November 27, 2009

*     Last date to submit items for the Oct. 2008 GS
**  Last date to submit items for the Apr.2009 GS