VDOT Software and License Program
Program Overview
The Virginia Department of Transportation will provide Consulting firms, Contractors and Utility companies that have ACTIVE VDOT PROJECTS with the necessary software and licenses to develop Right of Way and Construction Plans.
The contract types below are eligible for Software License:
Design Bid Build - (Only projects in the SYIP are eligible for software license)
Design Build - (Only projects in the SYIP are eligible for software license) & (Solicited Contracts only)
PPTA - (Only projects in the SYIP are eligible for software license) & (Solicited Contracts only)
Mega Projects - (Only projects in the SYIP are eligible for software license) & (Solicited Contracts only)
Urban Construction Initiative - (Only projects in the SYIP are eligible for software license)
Locally Administrated - (Only projects in the SYIP are eligible for software license)
Currently, the software utilized by the department for designing roadways is GEOPAK 2004 and MicroStation V8. In addition to the software and licensing VDOT furnishes Cell Libraries, an Online CADD manual, and Resource Files.
VDOT has an Enterprise License Subscription agreement with Bentley Systems which provides maintenance and licenses for MicroStation and GEOPAK software.
The CADD Support group provides technical support for these licensed software packages. The software and licensing is issued for the duration of each individual active project contract. Click here for information related to training.
All technical support, software and licensing issues must be routed to the CADD Support Section.
TOLL FREE NUMBER: 1(888) 683–0345
LOCAL NUMBER: (804)786-1280
E-Mail your questions or comments: Location and Design HelpDesk
FAX the VDOT Software License Request Form (LD-893) to (804)786-5157
