RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT; INTERPRETATION SECTION 105 OF THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS; MAINTENANCE DURING CONSTRUCTION; CLAIMS; PROJECT ACCEPTANCE 38 Table 105.12 -1. Customary Values Single Unit Values GVW, Maximum 2-axle vehicle (e.g., 2 -axle dump truck) 40,000 lb. 3-axle vehicle (e.g., 3 -axle dump truck) 65,000 lb. *70,000 lb. 4-axle vehicle (e.g., 4 -axle dump truck) 73,280 lb. Tractor -Semi -Trailer Combinations 3-axle combination unit 60,000 lb. 4-axle combination unit 70,000 lb. 5-axle combination unit 80,000 lb. *Indicates w hen an extra weight fee has been paid and is so noted on the registration card.
E.The contractor is responsible for damage caused by hauling equipment, whether the damage occurs inside or outside the project limits.
105.13 Maintenance During Construction.
A.Maintain the work during construction every day to keep the roadway and structures in an acceptable condition until project acceptance. The Department will perform snow removal unless the contract specifically assigns this responsibility to the contract or. The Department will mow the grass outside the LOC.
B.The engineer will notify the contractor if there is a failure to comply with these provisions. If the contractor fails to remedy unsatisfactory maintenance within 24 hours after receiving the engineer’s notice, the engineer may proceed to maintain the p roject. The Department will deduct the maintenance cost from monies due or to become due to the contractor.
C.If the contract involves placement of material on a previously constructed subgrade, base course, pavement or structure, maintain the previously constructed work during construction operations.
D.Include the cost of maintenance work during construction and before completion of the primary inspection punchlist in the proposal. The engineer will pay the cost of maintenance work occurring after completion of the primary inspection punch list.
E.In the event that the engineer suspends the work for failure to comply with the contract, maintain traffic, protect and maintain the roadway and structures, and provide ingress and egress for residents during the suspension. Perform these functions unti l the engineer lifts the suspension or until the Department declares the contract in default.
F.Mow all grass and weeds within the LOC, as directed by the engineer, to a height in accordance with Section 104.12 , Final Cleaning of Project Site; Maintenance and Cleanup of Staging Areas . If the engineer directs mowing more than 4 times in a calendar year, the Department will pay for mowing costs beyond the fourth mowing operation.
105.14 Opening Sections of the Project to Traffic.
Source: Delaware Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, 2025 Edition. Pages 48–48 of 779.