GENERAL INFORMATION, DEFINITIONS AND TERMS 101.02
101.01 Purpose, Intent, and Interpretation of S Pecifications
The purpose of these Specifications is to establish, where applicable, minimum acceptable standards or a range for acceptable r esults. It is the intent of these Specifications that the Contractor be fully and exclusively responsible for producing an acceptable end product. In producing this end product, exercise control of the Project. The Contractor may deviate from any method required by these Specifications if the following conditions are met: Such deviation will produce an end product substantially similar to the end product that would have resulted from the method required by these Specifications; and The Department approves of such deviation. Oklahoma Department of Transportation (Department) personnel, except where specifically provided for in these Specifications, will make inspections for the State to document that the Contractor is producing an acceptable product. The De partment will interpret these Specifications to allow the Contractor to control the Project to the greatest degree possible in producing an end result product that is in all respects acceptable. These Specifications should not, however, be interpreted in any manner that allows a Contractor to produce an unacceptable product or endanger the traveling public. An acceptable end product is the essence of the Contract. The Department will only accept the Work performed by the Contractor if the Work substantia lly meets the Contract requirements as defined by the Contract documents. The Department presumes that references in these Specifications to manuals and standardized industrial guides are references to the latest published edition, unless otherwise specif ied. The titles or headings of the sections and subsections of these Specifications are intended for the convenience of reference and shall not have any bearing on their interpretation.
101.02 Active Voice, Impera Tive Mood
The Department has rewritten this edition of the Standard Specifications for Highway Construction with an emphasis on the active voice. In a sentence written in the active voice, someone acts on something. For example: "The Resident Engineer will take a sample." A similar sentence in t he passive voice — "A sample will be taken" —would be unclear about who was responsible for taking the sample. This edition of the Standard Specifications also makes use of the imperative mood. The imperative mood is used when the party issuing an instruct ion and the party receiving it are already understood. In these Standard Specifications, the Department is stating its requirements or directions for the Work to the Contractor; such statements have the same force as if they contained the word "shall." I n an imperative sentence such as, "Pour the concrete," the Department is indicating that it requires the Contractor to pour the concrete. Before an award of a contract, imperative statements are directed to the bidder(s). After a contract has been awarde d, imperatives are directed to the Contractor.
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The Department will identify parties other than the bidder or Contractor to whom it gives a responsibility in these Standard Specifications. In phrasings where the responsible party has already been clearly i dentified or in factual statements when it is not important to do so, the Department may use the passive voice.
101.03 Abbreviations and Ac Ronyms
Where the following abbreviations and acronyms are used in these Specifications, Contracts, Bid Forms, or on Plans, they show the following expressions: Table 101:1 Abbreviations and Acronyms Short Form Long Form AAA American Arbitration Association AAN American Association of Nurserymen AAR Association of American Railroads AASHTO American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials ACI American Concrete Institute AGC Associated General Contractors of America AIA American Institute of Architects AISC American Institute of Steel Construction AISI American Iron & Steel Institute ANSI American National Standards Institute AREMA (AREMA -American Railway Engineering and Maintenance -of-way Association. ARTBA American Road and Transportation Builders Association ASCE American Society of Civil Engineers ASLA American Society of Landscape Architects ASTM American Society of Testing and Materials ATSSA American Traffic Safety Services Association AWPA American Wood Preservers Association AWWA American Water Works Association AWS American Welding Society CFR Code of Federal Regulations DBE Disadvantage Business Enterprise EEO Equal Employment Opportunity EPA United States Environmental Protection Agency GENERAL INFORMATION, DEFINITIONS AND TERMS 101.03 Table 101:1 Abbreviations and Acronyms Short Form Long Form FAA Federal Aviation Administration FAST Guide Field Acceptance Sampling & Testing Guide FHWA Federal Highway Administration FSS Federal Specifications and Standards (General Services Administration) IES Illuminating Engineering Society of North America IMSA International Municipal Signal Association ITE Institute of Traffic Engineers MSA Metropolitan Statistical Area MUTCD Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways NCHRP National Cooperative Highway Research Program NEC National Electrical Code NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers Association ODEQ Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality ODOT Oklahoma Department of Transportation OPDES Oklahoma Pollution Discharge Elimination System OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration SAE Society of Automotive Engineers UCC Uniform Commercial Code UL Underwriter's Laboratory US United States USACE United States Army Corps of Engineers USFWS United States Fish & Wildlife Services VEP Value Engineering
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101.04 Measurement Symbols
Where the following measurement symbols are used in these Specifications, Contracts, Bid Forms, or on Plans, they show the following expressions: Table 101:2 Dual -Unit Measurement Symbols SI (metric) Physical characteristic U.S. Customary (English) Symbol Unit name Unit name Symbol nm nanometer Length microinch in m micrometer mil (0.001 inch) mil mm millimeter inch in cm centimeter foot ft m meter yard yd km kilometer mile mi Area square inch in² mm² square millimeter square foot ft² m² square meter square yard yd² km² square kilometer square mile mi² ha hectare acre acre Volume pint pt mL milliliter quart qt L liter gallon gal m³ cubic meter cubic inch in³ cubic foot ft³ cubic yard yd³ g gram Mass (weight) ounce oz kg kilogram pound lb — metric ton ton, short (2,000 lb) ton C degree Celsius Temperature degree Fahrenheit F ms millisecond Time millisecond ms sec second second sec min minute minute min hr hour hour hr GENERAL INFORMATION, DEFINITIONS AND TERMS 101.04 Table 101:2 Dual -Unit Measurement Symbols SI (metric) Physical characteristic U.S. Customary (English) Symbol Unit name Unit name Symbol km/h kilometers per hour Speed miles per hour mph Pa pascal Pressure pound -force per square inch psi kPa kilopascal MPa megapascal W watt Power, energy and electrical watt W kW kilowatt kilowatt kW mA milliampere milliampere mA A ampere ampere A V volt volt V VA voltampere Power, energy and electrical voltampere VA ohm ohm Hz hertz hertz Hz J joule joule J lm lumen lumen lm lx lux footcandle fc cd candela horsepower hp N newton Force pound -force lbf kN kilonewton 1,000 pounds - force kip N•m Newton meter Torque pound -force foot lbf•ft Pa•s pascal second Viscosity, dynamic centipoises cP poise P m²/s meter squared per second Viscosity, kinematic centistokes cSt H Henry Inductance Henry H ppm parts per million Concentration parts per million ppm L/s liter per second Flow gallon per minute gpm dB Decibel Sound decibel dB
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Table 101:3 Engineer’s Estimate Pay Unit Symbols Pay Unit Symbols English Metric Acre AC Calendar day CD CD Day DAY DAY Dollar DOL DOL Each EA EA Each group EAGP EAGP Foot drilled F DR Gallon GAL Hectare HA Hour HOUR HOUR Kilogram KG Kiloliter KL Kilometer KM Kilotonne meter KT.M Kilowatt -hour KWH KWH Liter L Pound LB Linear foot LF Luminaire day LMDY LMDY Lump sum LSUM LSUM Meter M Meter drilled M DR Square meter M2 Cubic meter M3 Thousand feet board measure KFBM 1,000 gallon KGAL Thousand ton -feet KTFT Sign day SD SD Square foot SF Station STA STA Square yard SY Metric ton T Track mile TKMI GENERAL INFORMATION, DEFINITIONS AND TERMS 101.05 Table 101:3 Engineer’s Estimate Pay Unit Symbols Pay Unit Symbols English Metric Ton per mile TM Ton TON Ton foot TONF Track foot TRKF Track meter TRKM Vertical foot VF Vertical meter VM
101.05 Definitions
A.Acceptance Date . The date on which the Contractor completes and delivers documents, certificates, proofs of compliance, and final estimates to the Resident Engineer . (See Subsection 105.17.C, “Final Acceptance.” )
B.Addendum . A revision to the Proposal Forms developed by the Department after Bid Notice and before opening of Bid Proposals .
C.Award . The Commission ’s selection of the lowe st, Responsive Bid from a Responsible Bidder .
D.Base Course . — See Pavement Structure .
E.Bid Bond . — See Bond .
F.Bid Form (Schedule of Items) . The approved form on which Bidders are to provide Bid Item Unit Prices in their Bid Proposals .
G.Bid Item . An item of work on the Bid Form , for which a Bidder shall provide a Bid Item Price .
H.Bid Item Price . The amount a Bidder provides in its Bid for performing the work represented by the quantity of a Bid Item on the Bid Form .
I.Bid Item Unit Price . The am ount a Bidder provides in its Bid for performing each unit of a Bid Item .
J.Bid Notice . A formal announcement by the Department which uniformly and equally notifies the public and prospective Bidders of the intent of the Department to Award a public const ruction contract in accordance with the Public Competitive Bidding Act of 1974 (61 O.S. § 104). The Bid Notice of a project will contain its location, the type and extent of work which will be required and the date, time, and place of the Bid Opening .
K.Bid Opening (Letting) . The opening of the Bid Proposals submitted by Bidders on the date and time defined by the Department in the Bid Notice .
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L.Bid Price . The total of all Bid Item Prices for a bid submitted by a Bidder .
M.Bid Proposal . The written offe r from the Bidder submitted on the Bid Form or electronic media presenting Bid Prices for Work and Materials necessary to complete the proposed Project .
1.Standard Proposal . The offer of the Bidder to perform the Work described in the Plans and Specifica tions within the Contract Time , and to provide the labor and Materials at prices quoted by the Bidder.
2.A+B Proposal . Outlines the Bid Price (element “A”) and the Bidder’s estimated construction time (element “B”). The Department will assign a value to each day of the construction time. The sum of the assigned values multiplied by the number of days bid is added to the Bid Price . The combined sums are used to rank the Bid Proposals . Rarely, a third element (C) is included to ac count for time needed to complete a key element of the Project .
N.Bidder . An individual or legal entity submitting a Bid Proposal for the Work .
O.Bituminous/Asphaltic . Containing or treated with the brownish -black heavy ends of petroleum source, generally used as a cementitious material.
P.Bond . A guaranty issued by a Surety and submitted by a Bidder to ensure fulfillment of the Contract , coverage of Department overhead, or quality of the Work and Materials . The Department requires the following Bonds:
1.Bid Bond (Proposal Guaranty) . A guaranty to ensure execution of the Contract . A certified check, cashier’s check, or irrevocable Letter of Credit for 5 percent of the Bid Price to ensure the Bidder will enter into the Contract if the Bidder is awarded the Contract. The Proposal Guaranty repays the Department for republishing notices to Bidders, expenses incurred by the defaulting Bidder, and the difference between the bid of the defaulting Bidder and the Bidder to whom the Con tract is awarded. Total expenses must not exceed the amount of the Proposal Guaranty if the Bidder does not execute the Contract or does not provide Bonds and insurance to the Department.
2.Maintenance Bond . A bond of at least the total Contract Price to protect the Department from defective Work and Materials for one year after Project Completion .
3.Performance Bond . A bond of at least the total Contract Price , which ensures prompt completion of the Project .
4.Statutory and Payment Bond . A bond of at least the Contract Price that guarantees the Contractor will pay all expenses the Contractor or the Subcontractor incurs including the following: State and local taxes accrued as a result of the Contract Liquidated Damages provided by the Contract and as sessed by the Department Overpayment of Progressive Estimates that result in a balance due to the Department (required by the Statutes of the State of Oklahoma).
Q.Bridge. A Structure and supports erected over a depression or obstruction with a passageway for carrying traffic. A Bridge has an opening of more than 20 ft [6.1 m] between undercopings of GENERAL INFORMATION, DEFINITIONS AND TERMS 101.05 abutments or extreme ends of openings for multiple boxes, measured along the center o f the Roadway. It may include multiple pipes where the distance between openings is less than half of the smaller contiguous opening.
1.Bridge Length . The distance along the line of survey stationing back -to-back of backwalls of abutments, or end -to-end of the bridge floor, but at least the total clear opening of the Structure .
2.Bridge Roadway Width . The width of the Structure measured at right angles to the center of the Roadway between the bottoms of curbs or between the inner faces of the parapet o r railing.
3.Substructure . The section of a Bridge below the bearings of simple and continuous spans, skewbacks of arches, and tops of footings of rigid frames, together with the backwalls, wingwalls, and wing protection railings.
4.Superstructure . The entire structure of the Bridge , except the Substructure .
R.Bridge Engineer . A Department engineer responsible for engineering decisions related to the design and construction of Bridges .
S.Calendar Day . — See Contract Time .
T.Change Order . A written order to the Contractor for additional Work , changes in quantities, changes in the price of Contract Pay Items , and additions or modifications to the Contract .
U.Channel . A natural or artificial watercourse.
V.Commission . The Transportation Com mission of the State as constituted by State law and charged to administer the affairs of the Department acting directly, or through the Director .
W.Completion Date . The date on which the Project and any exceptions are completed. (See Subsection 105.17.B, “Project Completion.” )
X.Construction Limits . That portion of real property, as defined by the Plans , in which the Contractor is authorized to perform contractually required activities. It is constrained laterally by the slope stakes and linearly by the Project stationing. The Contractor may be allowed to work or stockpile materials outside the construction limits when allowed by the Engineer .
Y.Contract . The written agreement between the Department and the Contractor that sets the performance of the Work , the basis of payment and other obligations of the parties . The Contract includes the Bid Notice , Bid Proposal , Contract F orm , Bonds , Specifications , Supplemental Specifications , Special Provisions , Plans , the Work Order , and any Change Orders or Supplemental Agreements that are required to complete the Project .
Z.Contract Amount . The amount of the original Contract , agreed to by the Department and Contractor , including any Department -approved adjustments.
101.05 General Information, Definitions and Terms
AA. Contract Time . The number of Working Days or Calendar Days allotted for completing the Work , including authorized time extensions; or a date by which the Work will be completed.
1.Calendar Day . Any day shown on the calendar beginning and ending at midnight. In these Specifications, when the term “day” is used the implied meaning is a Calendar Day .
2.Fixed Completion Date . The date by which the Project is to be completed.
3.Working Day . Every day shown on the calendar, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays , during weather and other conditions that allow construction to proceed for at least six hours with workers engaged in the Work . The Department will consider Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays, on which workers engage in regular work requiring the presence of an Inspector , to be working days. AB. Contractor . The individual or legal entity contracting with the Department for performance of the Work on the Project . AC. Control of Access . The condition where an owner’s or occupant’s right to access, light, air, or view his or her abutting land in connection with a Highway is fully or partially controlled by public authority.
1.Full Control of Access . The authority to control access used to give preference to through - traffic by providing access connections with selected Public Roads only and prohibiting crossings at grade or direct private driveway connections.
2.Partial Control of Access . The authori ty to control access used to give preference to through - traffic so that, in addition to connections with selected Public Roads , there may be some crossings at grade and some private driveway connections. AD. Critical Path . The longest continuous sequence o f work for which the combined duration of the work's individual scheduled activities produces the minimum overall project duration. AE. Culvert . Any Structure under the Roadway with a clear opening of 20 ft [6.1 m] or less, measured along the center of th e Roadway. AF. Delay . A temporary suspension of all or a portion of the Work . The various Delays are as follows:
1.Excusable Delay . A Delay caused by the Department or an event beyond the Contractor ’s control that impacts the Work and is critical to the progress and completion of the Project . Acts of suppliers, fabricators or Subcontractors are considered under the Contractor’s control (exceptions in Subsection 108.07.D(1), "Administration and Extension of Contract Time, General ") and will not be considered as an excusable delay or for an extension of Contract Time .
2.Non -excusable Delay . A Delay to the Project or milestone date that was within control of the Contractor for which no moneta ry compensation or time extension will be granted.
3.Compensable Delay . An Excusable Delay for which the Contractor may be entitled to additional monetary compensation. GENERAL INFORMATION , DEFINITIONS AND TERMS 101.05
4.Non -compensable Delay . An Excusable Delay for which the Contractor may be entitled to an extension of time but no additional monetary compensation. AG. Department . The Department of Transportation of the State authorized by Article XVI Section 1 of the Constitution of the State as provided by enactment of the Oklahoma Le gislature. AH. Differing Site Conditions . Subsurface or latent physical conditions at the site that meet one of the following criteria: Differ materially from those shown on the Plans, Differ materially from those normally encountered or recognized as inhe rent in the Work , or Are unknown physical conditions of an unusual nature. AI. Director . The executive officer appointed and authorized by the Commission to direct and control the Department . AJ. Disincentive Provision . — See Incentive Provision/Disincenti ve Provision . AK. Easement . A grant by an owner to use property for a certain purpose. AL. Engineer . The Chief Engineer of the Department and the assistants or representatives authorized by the Director acting within the scope of their assigned duties or a uthority. AM. Equipment . Machinery, tools, and apparatus necessary for performing the Work as required by the Contract . AN. Estimates . An electronically generated report containing quantities of Materials placed and Work performed and detailing compensation paid to the Contractor . The two types of estimates include:
1.Progressive Estimate . A record of Materials placed and Work performed during a period of time and detailing compensation paid to the Contractor for those Materials and Work. (See Subsection 109.06, “Progress Payments.” )
2.Final Estimate . A record generated after the Project has been completed, containing audited quantities of Materials used, and integrating additions and subtractions from final quantities of Work to establish a payment or collection from the Contractor to reflect a final Contract Price . (See Subsection 109.08, “Final Payment.” ) AO. FAST Guide . Field Acceptance Sampling & Testing (FAST) Guide. Consists of guidelines defining minimum sampling and testing frequencies of Materials , conducted on Projects for acceptance and Independent Assurance. The Department's Materials Division will develop and implement the FAST Guide. AP. Final Estimate — See Estimates . AQ. Final Stabilization . When all earth -disturbing activities are complete and permanent erosion and sediment controls are established and functional. The stabilized site is protected from eros ion from water -flow and rain. Unpaved areas, except graveled Shoulders , crushed aggregate Base
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Course, or other areas not covered by permanent Structures are protected by a uniform blanket of perennial vegetation (at least 70 percent native background cov er) or equivalent stabilization measures including riprap, geotextiles, gabions, or paved ditches. (See Section 220, “Management of Erosion, Sedimentation, and Storm Water Pollution Prevention and Control.” ) AR. Fixed Completion Date . — See Contract Time . AS. Gauge . U.S. Standard Gauge , as defined in 15 U.S. Code, Section 206, when referring to sheet iron and plate steel. Galvanized Sheet Gauge when referring to zinc coated sheets. American Wire Gauge (AWG) when referring to no nferrous wire. Most commonly used in specifying copper and aluminum conductors. AWG is sometimes known as Brown and Sharpe (B&S) Wire Gauge. AT. Holiday . Any day proclaimed a holiday by Executive Order of the Governor. AU. Incentive Provision/Disincentive Provision . Contract provisions allowing adjustments to the Contract Price for each day the Work is completed ahead or behind specified milestone dates or the Completion Date .
1.Incentive Payments . Additional money for the Contracto r for each day Work is completed before specified milestone dates or the Completion Date . The Department will determine the maximum number of days it will pay incentives based on lane rental amounts and other factors.
2.Disincentive Assessment . An asses sment to deduct money owed a Contractor for failure to complete Work before specified milestone dates or the Completion Date . The Department will determine the deduction amount based on lane rental cost formulas, defined as, the cost to the traveling publ ic per increment of time for losses attributable by the failure of the Contractor to have a facility or a designated portion fully available for use by the given date. AV. Inspector . An authorized representative assigned by the Resident Engineer to inspect the Work . AW. Laboratory . The official testing laboratory of the Department or any other testing laboratory designated by the Director or Engineer . AX. Letter of Credit . An irrevocable letter of credit used instead of a Bond for the benefit of the State . (See Subsection 103.05, “Bonding Requirements.” ) AY. Letting. — See Bid Opening. AZ. Liquidated Damages . Monetary damages charged to the Contractor at a specified rate when Work is not completed within the Contract Time, to recover a portion of cost incurred by the Department for additional engineering, inspection, and overhead for continued supervision of the Project after the Contract Time expires. See Subsection 108.0 9, “Failure to Complete on Time.” ) BA. Lot . A specific quantity of Work or Materials . BB. Maintenance Bond . — See Bond . GENERAL INFORMATION, DEFINITIONS AND TERMS 101.05 BC. Major and Minor Contract Items . Items considered Major or Minor, under the terms of the Contract , are based on the percent value of the original Contract Price . Projects that are awarded as either mandatory or optional tied projects shall have quantities of similar bid items combined for determining Major or Minor Contract items.
1.Major Items . The following schedule will determine Major Items: Table 101:4 Major Item Values Per Contract Amount Contract amount, $ Major Item as percent of Contract amount ≤1,000,000 ≥5% >1,000,000 – ≤4,000,000 ≥$50,000 + 2.0% of the contract amount over $1,000,000 >4,000,000 – ≤8,000,000 ≥$110,000 + 1.0% of the contract amount over $4,000,000 >8,000,000 ≥150,000 + 0.5% of the contract amount over $8,000,000
2.Minor Items . All items less than the above percentages will be considered Minor Items, except when added quantities cause the cost to exc eed the above percentages. BD. Manufacturer Recommendations . Instructions, directions, or procedures provided by the manufacturer of a product (material, equipment, etc.) for the proper use of the product. BE. Materials . Substances used in the construction of the Project and its appurtenances. BF. Materials Division . An internal division within the Department responsible for the design, testing, and approval of Materials to be used in the Work . BG. Materials Engineer . A Department engineer responsible for engineering decisions related to design, testing, and approval of Materials . BH. Notice of Intent (NOI) . The OPDES General Permit application to start earth -disturbing activities of at least one acre for storm water disc harges. (See Section 220, “Management of Erosion, Sedimentation, and Storm Water Pollution Prevention and Control.” ) BI. Notice to Proceed . Written notice to the Contractor to begin Work . When applicable, the notice will includ e the start date of the Contract Time . BJ. Notice of Termination (NOT) . The OPDES General Permit application indicating the end of earth -disturbing activities and the attainment of final stabilization. (See Section 220, “Managem ent of Erosion, Sedimentation, and Storm Water Pollution Prevention and Control.” )
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BK. Partial Acceptance . Acceptance of a part of the Contract as determined by the Resident Engineer . (See Section 105.17, “Project Completion and Acceptance.” ) BL. Partial Acceptance Date . The date on which the Resident Engineer determines a part of the Contract to be acceptable. (See Section 105.17, “Project Completion and Acceptance.” ) BM. Partial Completion . Completion of a part of the Contract , as requested by the Contractor and determined by the Resident Engineer . (See Section 105.17, “Project Completion and Acceptance.” ) BN. Partial Completion Date . The date on which the Resident Engineer determines a part of the Contract to be complete. (See Section 105.17, “Project Completion and Acceptance.” ) BO. Pavement Structure . The combination of Subbase , Base Course , and Surface Course placed on a Subgrade to support and distribute the traffic load to the Roadbed .
1.Surface Course . Layer(s) of a Pavement Structure designed to accommodate the traffic load. The top layer, sometimes called the “Wearing Course,” resists ski dding, traffic abrasion, and disintegrating climate effects.
2.Base Course . Layers of specified Materials placed on a Subbase or a Subgrade to support a Surface Course .
3.Subbase . Layers of specified Materials thickness placed on a Subgrade to support a Base Course .
4.Subgrade . Compacted soils (treated or untreated) upon which the Pavement Structure is constructed. BP. Pay Item . A specific unit of Work recorded in the Contract . BQ. Performance Bond . — See Bond . BR. Plans . Approved Contract drawings showing the location, type, dimensions, and details of Work required. The Plans include the following:
1.Standard Plans . Detailed drawings approved for repetitive use.
2.Plan Notes . Insertions on Standard Plans to facilitate design considera tions. Whenever a conflict in Plan Notes appears, notify the Resident Engineer before starting the affected Work . The Resident Engineer will determine the applicability of the Plan Notes in question.
3.Working Drawings . Supplemental design sheets or si milar data that the Contractor is required to submit to the Resident Engineer , such as shop drawings, bending diagrams for reinforcing steel, and plans for erection, false work, frame work, and cofferdams.
4.Work Plans . Supplemental procedures or data de veloped by the Contractor as the method for completing the Work . BS. Prequalification . The process of qualifying a prospective Bidder before issuing the Bid Documents , in accordance with the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of the Commission . GENERAL INFORMATION, DEFINITIONS AND TERMS 101.05 BT. Prequalification Questionnaire . The approved form of the Department where the prospective Bidder provides information regarding financial condition, experience, the Equipment to be used, and the ability to finance and perform the Work . BU. Profile Grad e. The trace of a vertical plane intersecting the top surface of the proposed Surface Course and usually along the longitudinal centerline of the Roadbed . Profile Grade means either elevation or gradient of the trace according to the context. BV. Progress ive Estimate . — See Estimates . BW. Project . The specific section of the Road, proposed Road, or other facilities together with all appurtenances and construction to be performed under the Contract . BX. Proposal Forms . The documents and information available to Bidders , including the Plans , for creating and submitting a Bid Proposal for the Work . BY. Proposal Guaranty . — See Bid Bond . BZ. Resident Engineer . The direct representative of the Department with the authority to oversee all aspects of the construction. The Resident Engineer will serve as the point of contact for the Contractor during the Project . The Department representative may or may not be a licensed professional engineer and may be a consultant retained by the Department. (See Subsection 105.01, “Authority and Duties of the Resident Engineer.” ) CA. Responsive Bid . A bid that meets all requirements of the Bid Notice . CB. Responsible Bidder . A Bidder that the Department determines has the ability to perform the Work . CC. Right -of-Way . A general term denoting land, property, or an interest therein, acquired for Highway purposes for the Project . CD. Road (Highway or Street) . A general term denoting a public way for vehicular travel, including the entire area within the Right -of-Way . The following are types and parts of the Road:
1.Divided Highway . A Highway with separated Roadways for traffic in opposite directions.
2.Expressway . A divided arterial Highway for through traffic with Full or Partial Control of Access and generally with Grade Separations at intersections.
3.Freeway . An Expressway with Full Control of Access .
4.Frontage Road . A Road constructed on Department -owned Right -of-Way , adjacent and parallel to but separate from the Highway , that connects to the Highway for service to abutting property and for Control of Access .
5.Grade Separation . A Structure carrying Highway traffic over or under another Highway , Street , or any rail road tracks.
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6.Interchange -Collector Distributor Road . A Road constructed on a Department -owned Right - of-Way ; parallel to the mainline that collects and distributes traffic between Ramps where the mainline is not connected to any crossroads.
7.Local Ro ad. A Road with one connection to the Highway constructed on Department -owned Right -of-Way to provide access to property abutting or adjacent to the Highway .
8.Median . The part of a Divided Highway that separates the Traveled Ways of traffic.
9.Parkway . An arterial Highway for non -commercial traffic, with Full or Partial Control of Access , and usually located within a park or a ribbon of park -like development. (10)Public Road . A Road constructed on Department -owned Right -of-Way to connect other Public R oads or Streets , but not connected or allowing access to the Highway . (11)Ramp . A connecting Roadway between two intersecting Highways , at a Highway separation, or a Road connecting the Highway with other Roads. (12)Roadbed . The graded portion of a Highway with top and side slopes, prepared as a foundation for the Pavement Structure and Shoulders . (13)Roadside . The area adjoining the outer edge of the Roadway and l arge areas between Divided Highways . (14)Roadway . The part of the Right -of-Way between the outer edges of the Shoulders . (15)Shoulder . The part of the Roadway contiguous with the Traveled Way , designed for emergency use and lateral support of Base and Surface Courses . (16)Sidewalk/Bicycle Path . The part of the Right -of-Way construct ed for pedestrian use, bicycle use, or both. (17)Speed Change Lane . An auxiliary lane, including tapered areas, for the acceleration or deceleration of vehicles entering or leaving the Highway . Speed Change Lanes are described as Acceleration Lanes, Decel eration Lanes, or Median Lanes. (18)Traveled Way . The part of the Roadway for the movement of vehicles, excluding Shoulders . CE. Roadside Development . Those items necessary to preserve or replace landscape Materials , and features that include plantings or ground cover to preserve and enhance the appearance and stability of the Highway , Right -of-Way , or acquired Easements , for scenic improvements. CF. Shut Down Order . A written order issued by the Resident Engineer to the Contractor instructing the Contractor to cease all or a specific part of the Work . The Contractor shall not resume work prohibited by the Shut Down Order until the Resident Engineer issues a written authorization rescinding the Shut Down Order. CG. Specifications . The provisions and requirements for the performance of Work .
1.Standard Specifications . The book of Specifications approved for general application and repetitive use. GENERAL INFORMATION, DEFINITIONS AND TERMS 101.05
2.Supplemental Specifications . The book of approved additions and revisions to the Standard Specifications .
3.General Use Special Provisions . Revisions or amendments to the Standard and Supplemental Specifications approved for general use.
4.Project Specific Special Provisions . Revisions or amendments to the Standard and Supplemental Specifications applicable to an individual Project and designated with the identifying project number. CH. State. The State of Oklahoma. CI. Statutory and Payment Bond . — See Bond . CJ. Structure . A Bridge , Culvert , catch basin, drop inlet, retaining wall, cribbing, manhole, end -wall, headwall, building, sewer, service pipe, under -drain, foundation drain, and other features that may be encountered in the work and not classified. CK. Subbase . — See Pavement Structure . CL. Subgrade . — See Pavement Structure . CM. Subgrade Treatment . Chemical treatment of Subgrade soils or aggregates to modify or stabilize.
1.Modification . Chemical treatment of Subgrade soils or aggregates by incorporating m aterials that will increase load -bearing capacity to provide a sound, working platform for paving Equipment . Modification does not provide structural value to the pavement section.
2.Stabilization . Chemical treatment of Subgrade soils or aggregates by incorporating m aterials to provide structural value to the pavement section. CN. Subcontractor. A legal entity approved by the Department that the Contractor by written agreement, employs to perform a designated segment of Work . The Subcontractor is responsible for supplying pe rsonnel, Equipment, and Materials required for completing the subcontracted segment of the Work. CO. Superintendent . The Contractor’s authorized representative in charge of the Work . CP. Supplemental Agreement . A written agreement, signed by the Department and the Contractor , to add compensation for Materials and time not included in the Plans bid by the Contractor and which the Resident Engineer deems necessary to improve the Project . CQ. Surety. The insurance company or other body authorized under the law s of the State to issue Bonds to insure the Contractor’s performance of the Contract . CR. Surface Course. — See Pavement Structure . CS. Traffic Engineering Division . An internal division within the Department responsible for the design and construction of traffic control devices to be used in the Work .
102.02 Bidding Requirements and Conditions
CT. Unbalanced Bid . A Bid Proposal that contains unbalanced Bid Item Unit Prices based on one of the following characteristics:
1.Mathematically . A bid contai ning lump sum or unit Bid Items that do not reflect reasonable estimated costs, a reasonable proportionate share of the Bidder’s anticipated profit, overhead costs, and other indirect costs. , DEFINTIONS AND TER MS
2.Materially . A bid that generates reason able doubt that the Award to the Bidder submitting a Mathematically Unbalanced Bid will result in the lowest ultimate cost to the Department . CU. Unilateral Change Order. A Change Order issued by the Resident Engineer that the Contractor does not agree with or sign, or that is administrative in nature and does not require the acknowledgement of the Contractor. CV. Value Engineering. The formal technique by which the Contractor may suggest methods for performing the requirements more econo mically and share in the resulting savings, without impairing essential functions or characteristics. CW. Work. All resources, including labor, Materials , Equipment , and incidentals, necessary to complete the Project in accordance with the Contract require ments. CX. Working Day. — See Contract Time . SECTION 102 BIDDING REQUIREMENTS AND CONDITIONS
102.01 Pre-Qualification
The Department requires pre -qualification of prospective bidders as a prerequ isite for bidding, unless prohibited by law or waived by the Department. The Department will perform bidder pre -qualification in accordance with the most current issue of the Oklahoma Administrative Code. Copies of the Code and Pre -qualification Questionn aire are available from: The Office Engineer Oklahoma Department of Transportation 200 N.E. 21st Street Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105
102.02 Notice To Prospectiv E Bidders
The Department will publish a Bid Notice to notify the public and prospective bidders of the intent to award a public construction contract in accordance with Section 104 of the Oklahoma Public Competitive Bidding Act of 1974 (61 OS §101 et seq.). The Bid Notice will provide the following information: The location and description of the p roposed work, How to access the Proposal Forms, Plans, and Specifications,
Source: Oklahoma Standard Specifications for Highway Construction, 2019 Edition. Pages 17–33 of 935.