1 ALASKA 2020 DIVISION 100 –GENERAL PROVISIONS SECTION 101 DEFINITIONS AND TERM S
101-1.01 GENERAL. The following terms and definitions apply in these Specifications. If a term is
not defined, the ordinary, technical, or trade meanings for that term shall apply, within the context in which it is used. Titles and headings of sections, subsections, and subparts are intended for c onvenience of reference and will not govern their interpretation. Cited publications refer to the most recent issue, including interim publications, in effect on the date of the Invitation To Bid, unless specified by year or date. These Specifications are written to the Bidder or Contractor. Unless otherwise noted, all actions required by the specifications are to be performed by the Bidder, the Contractor, or the Contractor's agent. Beginning in Division 200 we use imperative mood and active voice to com municate the Contractor's responsibilities in a direct and concise manner. Omission of words or phrases such as “a,” “an,” “the,” “the Contractor shall,” “unless otherwise specified,” or “unless otherwise directed” is intentional. Interpret the Contract as if they were included. Beginning in Division 200 whenever anything is, or is to be, done, if, as, or, when, or where “acceptable, accepted, approval, approved, authorized, determined, designated, directed, disapproved, ordered, permitted, rejected, requir ed, satisfactory, specified, submit, sufficient, suitable, suspended, unacceptable, unsatisfactory, or unsuitable,” the expression is to be interpreted as if it were followed by the words “by the Engineer” or “to the Engineer.”
101-1.02 ACRONYMS. Acronyms used in the Contract include the following (publications and
plans are italicized): AAC Alaska Administrative Code AASHTO American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials ACI American Concrete Institute AITC American Institute of Timber Construction ANSI American National Standards Institute AKOSH Alaska Occupational Safety and Health AS Alaska Statute ASDS Alaska Sign Design Specifications ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers ASTM American Societ y for Testing & Materials ATM Alaska Test Method (see Alaska Test Methods Manual ) ATSSA American Traffic Safety Services Association AWPA American Wood Protection Association AWG American Wire Gage AWS American Welding Society AWWA American Water Works Association CFR Code of Federal Regulations CRSI Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute DOLWD Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development DOT&PF Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities EEI Edison El ectrical Institute EIA Electronic Industries Association FHWA Federal Highway Administration