MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT SECTION 109 100 B. The contractor’s acceptance of the final estimate operates as and is a release to the State, the Department, the Secretary, and its agents from all claims of liability under the contract, or for anything done or furnished or relating to the work under the contract, or for any act or neglect of the State, the Department, the Secretary, or its agents relating to or connected with the contract.
109.12 Source of Supply and Carrier Rates on Construction Materials.
A.Bidders must fully inform themselves as to the source of material supply and in regard to the carrier rates and transportation facilities for these materials before submitting proposals.
B.The Department will not consider the contractor’s inability to secure satisfactory materials from the source the contractor based its bid on, changes in carrier, or the alteration of transportation facilities for these materials during the life of the c ontract as cause for a claim for extra compensation.
109.13 Transportation Tax Exemption.
A.Ensure that base unit prices do not include transportation taxes the State is, by law, exempt from paying on materials entering into, and forming a part of, the project.
B.In order to obtain the transportation tax exemption on materials and to have the construction materials consigned to the State, in care of itself, provide the supplier with a statement certifying that the contractor is authorized to claim the exemption, identifying the contract the Department gave authorization in and instructing the supplier to make the shipment involved free of tax. CLEARING AND GRUBBING SECTION 201 101 DIVISION 200 — EARTHWORK SECTION 201 — CLEARING AND GRUBBING 201.1 Description . This work consists of clearing and grubbing the project site in preparation for construction. 201.2 Materials. Not applicable. 201.3 Construction. 201.3.1 General.
A.Clear and grub vegetation, trees, stumps, roots, and other debris.
B.Replace usable embankment and topsoil removed during clearing and grubbing.
C.Use a root rake to prevent wasting embankment and topsoil during the grubbing operation.
D.Clear the ground of all living and dead trees, stumps, brush, and other debris. 201.3.2 Trees and Roadside Amenities Designated to Remain.
A.Protect items designated to remain.
B.Place a temporary construction fence to protect trees designated to remain. Place the fence at the drip line of the trees.
C.Engage a certified tree surgeon to evaluate trees damaged by the clearing and grubbing operations. Repair or replace the trees as recommended by the tree surgeon.
D.Prune tree branches overhanging the roadbed to maintain a vertical clearance height of 20 -feet above the roadway.
E.Prune trees or shrubs overhanging the pedestrian path to achieve a vertical clearance height of 10-feet above and 2 -feet adjacent to the sidewalk, trail, or shared use path on either side.
F.Prune trees and shrubs overhanging the utility limits within the right of way and easement limits of construction. Remove obstructions at the edges of the utility limits and the easement limits from the ground up in a vertical plane until no trees or sh rubs cross the utility and easement limit lines at any point.
G.Perform all required pruning in accordance with ANSI A300. 201.3.3 Disposal. Dispose of all waste materials in accordance with Section 106.8. 201.3.4 Preparation of Ground Surface.
A.Clear, grub, and excavate for installation of ditches and sediment controls before clearing and grubbing the remainder of the contract.
B.Complete all clearing and grubbing before excavating or grading.
C.Clearing and grubbing depths:
Source: Delaware Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, 2025 Edition. Pages 110–111 of 779.