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
Civil Rights and Labor (CRL) Payroll Online Training scheduled for March 5th, 13th, and 18th. Details to follow.
Previous Training Sessions
The 2022 AWP Construction training sessions are available for viewing on the Construction Training page.
Exciting changes coming in 2025!
Civil Rights & Labor Payrolls
WisDOT is phasing out the current Civil Rights Compliance System (CRCS). The entry of certified payroll reports (CPRs) in
AASHTOWare Project Civil Rights and Labor Payroll (AWP CRL Payroll) will begin with contracts awarded in January 2025.
Entry of CPR(s) for contracts awarded in December 2024 and early will continue in the CRCS.
e-Ticketing
WisDOT continues to pilot e-Ticketing on select contracts in 2025. See our e-Ticketing page for more details.