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The Plans Review Group consists of Area Structures Engineers. Each is assigned to specific districts that work directly with the District Structures Design Engineers to support the Department' s Five-Year Work Program. The Plans Review Group strives to determine the best possible bridge solution during the bridge development phase of every project and continually strives to improve structural plan quality. This group ensures that Category 2 bridge plans generated by consultants are in general compliance with the Department' s policies and procedures. The group also ensures that District Structures Offices are following Department policies. They also provide technical assistance to the District Structures and Construction Offices as necessary. This group coordinates all Category 2 bridge plan review efforts with other technical experts within the Structures Design Office and with the State Materials, Roadway, and Drainage Offices. Areas of review include Structural, Geotechnical, Biddability and Constructability. This group also coordinates the reviews for electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic components on moveable bridges. Reviews are performed on Category 2 bridge plans at all stages of development as outlined in the Florida Design Manual.

Other functions of the Plans Review Group include the following:
• Provide assistance to State Construction Office to resolve structural issues occurring during construction and to propose changes to
   specifications, policies, design and detailing based on project feedback.
• Assist in review of all structures related Design Variations and Exceptions.
• Review all LAP and Permit projects containing Category 2 structures.
• Prequalify engineering firms and specialty engineers in Group 4 Work Types per F.A.C. 14-75.
• Provide input to the Structures Manual based on customer feedback.
• Review structure design criteria requirements for Non-Conventional projects that contain Category 2 bridges.
• Review Technical Proposals on Non-Conventional projects involving Category 2 bridges during project procurement.
• Manages the Independent Department Reviews for Category 2 structures on Non-Conventional projects.
• Manages reviews on Category 2 structures submittals with outside consultants.