Welcome to the WisDOT AASHTOWare Project™ Knowledge Base (AWPKB)
The knowledge base was developed for staff who use the AASHTOWare Project™ (AWP) web based application.
Designers use AWP Preconstruction to enter engineer's estimates and create proposals for PS&E submittal.
Construction and maintenance staff administer their contracts using AWP Construction and Materials to track item
quantities, create change orders, track stockpiles, document construction progress and submit payment estimates.
WisDOT developed the Vendor Registration System (VRS) in collaboration with Infotech.
Within VRS, new vendors register and existing vendors update their vendor information.
The new VRS system is the first step to phase out the Civil Rights Compliance System (CRCS).
The AWPKB includes detailed documentation, training videos, and a frequently asked questions section for
AWP Preconstruction, AWP Construction and Materials, and the Vendor Registration System (VRS).
In the future, the site will provide additional guidance materials testing and reporting
and for the entry of payrolls for prime and subcontractors.
How do I request AWP system access?
AASHTOWare Project users
Go to AASHTOWare Project™ accounts to find out how to request a new AWP account
or modify an existing AWP account.
Vendor Registration System (VRS) Vendor Admin Users
Go to WAMS account management for instructions to create a new WAMS account or maintain an existing WAMS account.
An AWP account is not required for VRS.
System Outage Notification
WisDOT upgraded to AASHTOWare Project (AWP) 5.02 on Friday, October 18, 2024.
Direct any questions or issues to the AWPSupport@dot.wi.gov.
Upcoming Training Sessions
There is no training scheduled at this time.
Previous Training Sessions
The 2022 AWP Construction training sessions are available for viewing on the Construction Training page.
Exciting changes coming in 2024!
Civil Rights & Labor Payrolls
WisDOT plans to move the entry of payrolls for newly LET contracts from the Civil Rights Compliance System (CRCS) to
AWP Civil Rights & Labor later in 2024.
e-Ticketing
WisDOT is piloting e-Ticketing on some select contracts in 2024. More details will be shared as they become available.