This is the full MERL installer including SQL Server Express. This installer is silent install compatible.
NOTE: SQL 2014 is no longer supported. Contact MERL Tech Support at merl@mtu.edu for assistance migrating to a newer version of SQL Server.
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MERL 2025.6 Changelog
- Average Unit Prices:
- Updated Average Unit Price data for 2020 Spec Year (including 1/1/2022 through 3/17/2025).
- Bid Utility:
- Fixed bug in Bid Comparison Report which would repeat the Project header incorrectly when the contract has multiple projects and the Bid Project is grouped by project.
- Export:
- Fixed bug exporting a Road Conductor Job which would always use estimate prices even if a Bid Utility bid was selected.
- Pay Item Codes:
- Updated the 2020 Pay Item Codes list (as of 6/13/2025).
- Vendors:
- Updated MDOT Approved Vendor List as of 5/1/2025.
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