Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) · 2025 Standard Specifications for Construction
Section 1605 — Substitute Materials
Minnesota 2025 Standard Specifications for Construction, Section 1605. Full text, cross-references and related pay items on BuildSpec.
1605 SUBSTITUTE MATERIALS When the Department classifies Material to be incorporated in the Work according to size, strength, type, or other design classification for separate units, courses, sections, or installations, the intent is to specify the acceptable level of compliance, quality, or service. The Contractor may provide Material exceeding the specified class, quality, service life, or other Contract requirements to facilitate the Work. The Contractor may use substitutions only as approved by the Engineer, at no additional cost to the Department. The Engineer will approve the…
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