SCOPE OF WORK SECTION 104 28 areas affected by the contractor in connection with the work within the right -of-way. Cut all grass and weeds taller than 6 -inches. The cost of the final cleanup is incidental to Item 763000.
B.Install erosion and sediment control measures that comply with stormwater regulations for staging areas. Restore areas used for staging operations to their original conditions. Perform restoration work in accordance with Section 202 , Excavation and Embankment, and Section 908, Soil Stabilization Practices . The Department will consider costs associated with restoration of staging areas and establishing an acceptable stand of grass as incidental to Item 763000 , Initial Expense, De-Mobilization .
104.13 Contractor's Responsibility for the Work.
A.The contractor is solely and absolutely responsible for the work. Provide for the protection and safety of all agents and employees of State and federal agencies, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and members of the general public until achieving substantial completion or the engineer permits opening a section of the work in accordance with Section 105.14 , Opening Sections of the Project to Traffic .
B.Rebuild, repair, restore, and make good all losses, injuries, or damage to any portion of the work under the contractor’s control due to the contractor’s fault or inactivity, at no cost to the Department, except as allowed by Section 105.14 , Opening Sections of the Project to Traffic . Rebuild, repair, restore, and make good all losses, injuries, or damage to any portion of the work, not under the control of the contractor, under agreed unit prices or as extra work under Section 109.4 , Compensation for Ch anges . The Department defines "items not under the control of the contractor" as earthquakes, tidal waves, tornadoes, or hurricanes; catastrophic conditions such as hazardous waste materials spills or explosions; or, acts of public enemy or of governmental auth orities.
C.In case of a work suspension:
1.Maintain responsibility for the project and take precautions necessary to prevent damage to the project.
2.Provide for normal drainage and normal traffic operations.
3.Erect temporary bridges, signs, or other facilities as needed.
4.Continuously maintain living material in newly established plantings, seedings, and sod provided under the contract.
104.14 Required Notifications for Disturbing Property and Using Bridges.
A.Provide 2 -weeks notice to property owners before removing any fixture, shrub, or other object from a right -of-way or easement area that may belong to the property owners. If the owners do not attempt to salvage this property within the 2 -week period, remove it witho ut further obligation.
B.Before starting any work that will change the loadings on an existing or proposed bridge, inform the engineer of the proposed loadings, including axle spacing, axial loads, stockpiling, equipment locations, and the quantity of and type of construction e quipment and vehicles proposed for use. The loading that the contractor's equipment will apply to the bridge is subject to the engineer’s approval. The engineer's approval does not relieve the contractor of its responsibility for the safe performance of th e work or from carrying out the work in full accordance with the plans and
Source: Delaware Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, 2025 Edition. Pages 38–38 of 779.