Georgia Utilities Permitting System - GUPS

Strategic Guidelines

A Web-based Enterprise Level solution Single point for all permitting requests (New Utilities Permits and

Work Plans for Preconstruction Projects)

Capacity to Integrate within GDOT All permit processes Spatially Interactive GIS Mapping System Existing and Future Construction Project Information Historical and Road Characteristic Data

Allow Customers to Conduct Electronically via Internet: Application for permits Review and update application before submitting Statewide Standardization Interaction in the permitting process

Objectives Reduce time/requirements to complete the

application process

Allow various internal Departments to work on permitting requests simultaneously

Automatically cross-check proposed construction with current and planned construction projects, already within DOT’s system

Query historical records by location and/or applicant to create required reports

Objectives

Accept electronic maps, which identify proposed work location

Accept electronic CAD construction drawings

Automatically track moneys paid to state, per given time frame, county and applicant Has Potential to Accept Credit card payments

via the Web site using SSL for secured transactions

Objectives All utilities/private applicants must have

access to permitting application process

Provide DOT design criteria to applicant

Electronically generated approved permits at customer site

Provide electronic signatures for security

Objectives Enable applicant to work off line, save

application and re-access the application until it is submitted to DOT for approval

Make application accessible to several

people within the applicant’s organization.

Provide project/application-tracking features for agency

Objectives Acts as a communications tool to applicant –

i.e. Approval to be granted, if applicant agrees to special provisions outlined

Provide automatic pop-ups which request user acknowledgement before he/she may continue with the application process

Provides view-only of past permit applications for authorized users

Objectives Submit emergency permits after work

has been completed

Accept applicant construction updates (Use on Construction Revisions), after DOT reviews and approves

Evaluate bond requirements per application

Future Scope

Global Implementation

Integrate GIS

Right of Way Management

Training Site

GDOT has designed a training site that reflects the information that Utility Companies will input thus showing how the system works.

To access the site use the following link:

http://gdot-web4.dot.state.ga.us/gups-training/secure/loginApp.do

Codes: Membership 300000

UserId training

Password training