What is PRIDE?
PRIDE stands for Product Resource Investment Deployment and Evaluation. The PRIDE
Program is the Arizona Department of Transportation's (ADOT's) Product Evaluation Program.
What is the Approved Products List (APL)?
The APL is a document that shows products that have
been evaluated by ADOT and found to meet ADOT's standards.
How do I apply?
First, please read through the Product Evaluation Application
Instructions. The next step is to decide whether to submit the application
under Section 1 or Section 2 of the Application
Instructions. Section 1 evaluations are performed for products that are covered by ADOT
specifications. Section 2 evaluations are performed for products that
are not covered by ADOT specifications. Section 1 of the Application Instructions provides
information on where to obtain ADOT specifications.
Finally, complete and sign the Application
for Product Evaluation Form. The Application is available as a Word document or in PDF
format. While this form is available online, it cannot be submitted electronically. The application must be signed, requiring that a printed copy
be submitted. Send two completed applications (including two copies of all attachments) to:
PRIDE Program
Arizona Department of Transportation
2739 East Washington Street, Mail Drop 075R
Phoenix, Arizona 85034-1422
Tel: 602.712.6430
Which category do I fall in?
Please refer to the APL and look for a category that represents your product. All applicable APL categories for the product must be listed on page one of the
Application for Product Evaluation Form. If you cannot find an appropriate APL category for your product please contact the PRIDE program office for further information. It is possible that your product is not covered by the PRIDE program. If this is the case a PRIDE evaluation of the product is not necessary.
Do I need to submit product samples with my PRIDE application?
Do not submit any product samples to ADOT with the PRIDE application. If samples are needed for the evaluation of the product an ADOT representative will contact you to request the appropriate samples.
Who do I contact?
If you have additional questions about PRIDE, please contact
PRIDE Program
Arizona Department of Transportation
2739 East Washington Street, Mail Drop 075R
Phoenix, Arizona 85034-1422
Tel: 602.712.6430
How do I know if my application was received?
You will receive a postcard notifying you of receipt of your application after a completed application package is received. The postcard will include the PRIDE identification number for the application. You should keep track of this number. It is the easiest way for ADOT to find all information related to the evaluation of your product.
How do I see if a product is on the APL?
You can view all approved products by opening the APL from the link. The APL is updated monthly. To check the current status of the APL you must view the latest version of the list.
How long will my product remain on the APL?
Most products are approved for a five year period. In some cases a shorter approval period is used if interim field evaluation of a product is desired. Near the end of the product approval period ADOT will send a certified letter to the address of record in the product’s PRIDE file asking if the product is still being manufactured and if there are any changes to the product or manufacturer’s contact information. If there are no changes, the product approval is renewed (usually for another five years) unless there are changes to the APL.
What if my product or company information changes?
If there are changes to the product or company name and contact information you should notify the PRIDE program contact as soon as possible. Once you provide the updated information ADOT will update your listing on the APL. If there are changes to your product ADOT will review these with you to determine if the original product listing is still accurate.
Can I save a copy of the APL?
Yes. The APL may be saved on your computer. Right click on the link and select 'Save
Target As' to save.
I can't open the file.
Acrobat Reader is required in order to view the APL.
How do I find a product on the APL?
You can do searches in pdf documents as you would in Word. Select Find from the Edit
menu or click on the binocular button on the tool bar menu.
Do the APL categories change?
From time to time the ADOT Product Evaluation Committees add or delete categories on the APL. If a category is deleted that contains your product you will be notified. Deleting a category does not mean that ADOT will no longer use the products in this category. It means that the PRIDE program will no longer evaluate the types of products previously listed in the deleted category.
Do I need to submit a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) with the application?
If your product has chemical components you must submit an MSDS for the product. The ADOT Safety & Health Group reviews all PRIDE program MSDS documents. The product must meet the Safety & Health Group requirements before it will be evaluated. If an MSDS does not have sufficient information for the Safety & Health Group to perform their evaluation you will be contacted with a request for additional information.
How long does it take to approve a product?
The length of time to complete a product evaluation varies, depending on the type of product involved. Some products require a Material Safety Data Sheet evaluation. Others require follow up with the applicant for further information, including test data. In some cases, ADOT conducts field or laboratory tests of the product. The time frames for these evaluations range from a few months to two years.
How would I be notified if my product is approved or
not?
After the evaluation of your product is complete you will receive a letter from ADOT notifying you of the results of the evaluation. Decisions to disapprove a product may be appealed.
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