105CONTROL OF WORK

105.01AUTHORITY OF THE REPRESENTATIVE—

or hinder this inspection. To prevent disputes and litigation, the Representative will:

• determine the quantity of the kinds of work and the quality of material for which payment will be made under the contract,

• determine the answer to questions in relation to the project and its construction, and

• decide differences concerning the performance of the work covered by the contract.

All such determinations, decisions, directions, and explanations necessary to complete, explain, or make definite any provisions of these Specifications and Plans will be given promptly, in writing, to the Contractor. As a condition precedent to filing a claim directly against PennDOT submit notice of intent to claim to the Contracting Officer, in writing, within 10 days of the act or omission. For projects managed using the PennDOT Project Collaboration Center (PPCC) website, submit the notice of intent to claim to the Contracting Officer through PPCC. The filing must include a completed CS -105 “Contractor Notice of Intent to Claim” Form, otherwise it will not be accepted or processed as such. This notice of intent will give the Department the opportunity to investigate the claim and to maintain and document information for future resolution or litigation of the claim. File the claim in writing with the Contracting Officer within 6 months of the date it accrues and not thereafter. If the Contractor fails to file the claim or does not timely file the claim, the Contractor is deemed to have waived its right to assert the claim in any forum. Claims not filed within the specified time period will be disregarded by the Contracting Officer. The claim, when filed, must state all grounds upon which the claim is based and must include a copy of the previously submitted notice of intent to claim. The Contracting Officer will attempt to settle and resolve the claim with the Contractor. The Contracting Officer, at his or her discretion, may conduct a claim review meeting to attempt to settle and resolve the claim with the Contractor. If a claim review meeting is held, it will be attended by representatives of the Contractor and such Department representatives as the Contracting Officer considers appropriate. If the claim is not resolved by agreement between the Contracting Officer and the Contractor, the Contracting Officer will issue a determination in writing regarding the claim and will mail it to the Contractor by first class mail. The determination will be mailed within 120 days of the date on which the Contracting Officer received the claim, unless the 120 day period is extended by consent of the Contracting Officer and the Contractor. If the Contracting Officer fails to issue a final determination wi thin the 120 days, unless extended by consent of the Contracting Officer and the Contractor, the claim will be deemed denied. The determination of the Contracting Officer will be the final order of the Department regarding the claim. The determination of the Contracting Officer will be conclusive and binding upon the Contractor unless the Contractor appeals the determination by filing a statement of claim with the Board of Claims within 15 days of the mailing date of the determination, or, if no extension i s agreed to by the Contracting Officer and the Contractor, within 135 days of the receipt by the Contracting Officer of the claim, whichever occurs first.

following reasons:

• failure to carry out orders,

• failure to comply with any provisions of the contract,

• unforeseen conditions not anticipated in estimating the contract time necessary for the completion of the work,

• the District Executive determines that the work will create roadway conditions that will hinder the Department’s ability to safely maintain traffic or provide necessary services such as winter maintenance operations, or

• the District Executive determines that it is in the Department’s best interest to delay the work until such time that a higher quality product can be obtained.

Written notification will be given of the suspension and the reason(s) for the suspension.

in the contract will be made on the basis of limited, general inspections. It is understood that, because of such limited reviews, ultimate responsibility for the satisfactory completion of the project, including but not limited to:

• the quality of all materials,

• the quality of all workmanship,

• compliance with all terms of the contract,

• sufficiency, correctness, and accuracy of all working or shop drawings, and

• sufficiency of all QC Plans,

rests solely with the Contractor. Notwithstanding review and/or acceptance, save and hold harmless the Department from the consequences of all defective work as well as all defects, errors and omissions in the working or shop drawings, QC Plans, and plans of every other kind prepared by the Contractor.

105.02DRAWINGS—The following drawings, when applicable, are required to perform the work:

cross sections; location and design of structures; related construction features and details; and construction quantities. Keep one set of the drawings available on the project.

field sketches, erection diagrams, erection stresses and loads, and other details, as necessary to construct the project. Submit two copies of the drawings to the Representative, for review and acceptance, before beginning work on the item involved. Design Computations and all drawings for load-bearing falsework submissions are to be signed and sealed by a Professional Engineer, registered in the State.

Department Standards, Design Manual Part 4 Structures, and the contract special provisions unless otherwise specified. Prepare original drawings using pencil or ink, or prepare drawings electronically (CAD), using standard ANSI D size, 22 inch by 34 inch sheets with 1 1/2 inch margin on the left side and 1/2 inch margins on remaining three sides. All lines on the drawing are to be of sufficient density and width so as to have residual density when reduced by 50% or microfilmed. Use a minimum U.S. Customary LeRoy size of 120 for lettering, symbols, and characters. Make details clear and uncluttered. Show complete details, dimensions, materials, notes, camber diagrams, welding details and sequences, and any other information required to fabricate the item. Provide a title block in the lower right-hand corner of each drawing that indicates the county, route, section number, segment and offset, station, contract number, (ECMS No.), name of Contractor, name of Fabricator, title of drawing, drawing number, structure number (S-Number), initials of the drawer, initials of the checker, and date of the drawing. Include a revision block to the left of the title block and an empty block, approximately 4 inch by 3 inch above the title block to be used by the shop drawing reviewer for the shop drawing stamp.

Submit drawings electronically through the PennDOT Project Collaboration Center (PPCC) or other electronic file sharing protocol using the following requirements:

Scan original drawings or convert electronic drawings, to produce a portable document format (PDF) file for each drawing. Include structure number (S-Number) and drawing number in the file name. It is required that the PDF files be created with the “end user commenting” and “digital signature” features enabled. These features allow electronic comments to be added directly to the PDF using only reader software and create a log of comments that cannot be changed once the digital signature is added. Submit PDF files to the District Executive or to an agent designated by the District Executive, for review and acceptance. Provide files on compact dis k through the PPCC or other electronic file sharing . As an alternate, files may be sent by e-mail provided attachments total to no more than 15.0 MB per e-mail message. Provide electronic transmittal forms regardless of submittal method. PDF files will be returned with corrections noted. Modify original or electronic drawings as required, scan or convert into new PDF files, and resubmit. Continue until PDF files are accepted.

After acceptance, submit final shop drawings (electronic PDF files) and, if a hard copy is requested, one set of full-size prints. After erection is complete (if applicable), but before project completion, submit final drawings showing as-built conditions as electronic PDF files to the District Executive.

105.03CONFORMITY WITH DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS—

indicated details, and/or as specified.

or construction. When material or construction is not within specification limits, acceptance will be as specified within the individual specification sections, except where test result variations are so great that the material or construction is unacceptable.

will determine the limits of reasonably close conformity; the judgment given will be final and conclusive. If it is determined that material or the finished product in which the material was used is not within reasonably close conformity, but that reasonably acceptable work has been produced, the Representative will then determine if the work will be accepted and remain in place. In this event, written documentation will be provided for acceptance by required contract modification, and/or to provide for an appropriate adjustment in the contract price for such work or material. If it is determined that material or the finished product is not within reasonably close conformity and has resulted in an inferior or unsatisfactory product, remove, or replace it.

that the falsework system has been assembled as shown on the Professional Engineer’s signed and sealed falsework drawings prepared as specified in Section 105.02(c). Submit the certification to the Representative before placing loads on the falsework.

specified Milestone Date(s) and/or contractually specified sequences are met. Failure to meet any specified Milestone Date(s) or sequence will result in the withholding of payment for completed work until the associated activity or activities have been completed to the satisfaction of the Representative.

105.04COORDINATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS—Perform the work according to the intent

of the Plans and Specifications. Do not take advantage of any error on/or omission in the Plans or discrepancy between the Plans and Specifications. In the event such an error, omission, or discrepancy is discovered, immediately notify the Department. Failure to notify the Department will constitute a waiver of

all claims for misunderstandings, ambiguities, or any other reasons resulting from the errors, omissions, or discrepancies. If requested, corrections and interpretations necessary for the fulfillment of the Plans and Specifications will be made. Do not use scaled measurements where dimensions on the drawings are given or can be computed. In case of a discrepancy among the contract documents, the following order of precedence will apply:

If any Special Provisions or information on the Plans conflict with these Specifications, the Special Provisions or information on the Plans will govern. If a conflict exists between any portion of the Plans designed specifically for this project and any portion of the Standard Drawings, the former will govern. If necessary, the District Executive will determine and order, in writing, any modifications or changes in the Plans, Standard Drawings, or Specifications to update, adjust, accept, or complete the work contemplated by the contract as specified in Section 104.02. Wherever reference specifications or publications are specified, comply with the issue or edition (including interim AASHTO specifications and ASTM tentative designations) in effect on the date bids are opened, unless the date or year of the reference specification or publication is indicated or specified. If there is a conflict between a cited title and a cited section number, the title will take precedence over the section number.

105.05RESPONSIBILITY OF CONTRACTOR—

is performed satisfactorily and efficiently. Supervise the work personally or appoint a competent superintendent or representative to be on the project at all times. Give this superintendent or representative the authority to receive orders and directions; to execute orders and directions without delay; and to make arrangements for all necessary material, equipment, and labor. Keep on the project, at all times, a copy of the plans, a copy of the specifications, and a copy of the contract, and a copy of all subcontracts. The Department is not responsible for the Contractor’s satisfactory completion of the contract work as a consequence of the presence of Department representatives or inspectors and their inspection. Notify the Assistant District Executive for Construction in the District having responsibility for the project 3 days before the actual start of work. Keep the Assistant District Executive for Construction informed as to any changes in the scheduled date for starting work.

work and anticipate its execution and completion. The Department will not be liable for failure to anticipate the time of performance and completion of such work, except in those cases where, upon timely request, the Department has agreed to cooperate.

give or offer, either directly or indirectly, money, property, entertainment, or other valuable things, to any employee or representative of the Department for any reason, purpose, or cause, or as an inducement, bribe, or reward for doing or omitting to do any act, or for showing any favor or disfavor in relation to any matter relating to the contract. Any such action will constitute a violation of the contract. Upon satisfactory proof to the Secretary of such violation, the Department may terminate performance of the work and take steps to complete the project, as specified in Section 108.08.

105.06UTILITY INFRASTRUCTURE AND UTILITY ADJUSTMENTS—

submitting a bid for the project, examine the project site and any waste or borrow sites designated in the

proposal to determine the location of all Utility Infrastructure and the need for any Utility Adjustments. The Department has indicated in the contract documents such Utility Infrastructure and Utility Adjustments as have been brought to its attention. The Department is not responsible for waste and borrow areas not designated in the contract documents. Accept the responsibility and risk relating to the conditions to be encountered regarding Utility Infrastructure and Utility Adjustments that are indicated in the contract documents or that can be ascertained from a careful pre- bid examination of the project site for any waste or borrow sites designated in the proposal. Notify the responsible parties of the plan for construction operations, in writing, no later than 15 calendar days after contract award. Responsible parties include all public service companies, utilities, municipal authorities, municipal utilities, individuals, and others owning or controlling any facilities or structures within the limits of the project, which may have to be relocated, adjusted, or reconstructed. Give due notice to the responsible party in sufficient time for that party to organize and perform such work in conjunction with or in advance of construction operations. Provide verification to the Department upon request that notification to responsible parties was done in accordance with the 15 calendar day contract award requirement.

• Schedule the date for the initial utility coordination meeting within 15 calendar days after contract award. This meeting may be scheduled in conjunction with or immediately following the pre-construction meeting but it must occur before the start of construction. At this meeting, be prepared to discuss:

ͦ The project schedule, ͦ All project milestones, required completion dates, and all activities related to Utility Infrastructure and Utility Adjustments, and ͦ How the project schedule differs from the utility relocation schedule prepared by the Department during project design.

Include as attendees:

ͦ All utilities within the project limits (including the Utility’s contractors and subcontractors), ͦ Applicable contractor team members and subcontractors, ͦ Department representatives, and ͦ All Utility Infrastructure owners.

Incorporate appropriate information from this meeting into the project schedule as specified in Section 108.03(b). Provide a record of the meeting. Minutes must be provided to the Department and Utility representatives for their review no later than 7 calendar days after the meeting. Allow 7 calendar days for Department and Utility representatives to review the minutes for acceptance or notification of needed revisions/clarifications and follow up with final minutes no later than 7 calendar days after the review period. Action items should be discussed and documented thoroughly at all meetings and monitored for completion to prevent impacts to the project schedule.

• Following the initial utility coordination meeting, notify the Department representatives of any unforeseen or potential conflicts discovered that were not discussed at the initial meeting and schedule follow up meetings to discuss these unforeseen or potential conflicts with the respective Utility representatives. Provide a record of the meeting. Minutes must be provided to the Department and Utility representatives for their review no later than 7 calendar days after the meeting.

• On projects where utility relocations and/or adjustments are a significant part of the construction operations and phasing as determined by the Department representative, bi -weekly utility meetings are to be scheduled by the contractor and attended by the Department, the contractor and the Utility representatives. Provide a record of the meeting. Minutes must be provided to the Department and Utility representatives for their review no later than 7 calendar days after the meeting.

Cooperate with the Utility Infrastructure owners and the owners of all waste and borrow areas not on the project site. Make arrangements for Utility Adjustments necessary to perform the work as indicated in the contract documents. Arrange and perform contract work in and around such Utility Infrastructure in accordance

with recognized and accepted engineering and construction practices and in a manner that assists the Utility Infrastructure owners in their required Utility Adjustments. Refer to the provisions of Act 287-1974, which specifies project responsibilities in regard to public health and safety during excavation and demolition operations in areas of underground utilities. Failure to perform and document these actions could impact the acknowledgement or approval of any associated delays or time extension requests.

to the contract work from Utility Infrastructure and Utility Adjustments unless the Contractor establishes, to the satisfaction of the District Executive and the Director of Project Delivery, that the impact was unforeseen and unforeseeable by a reasonable contractor; that losses could not have been avoided by the judicious handling of forces, equipment and plants, or by reasonable revisions to the sche dule of operations; and that the impact has resulted in a documented increase in the cost of performing the contract work, in which case only delay damages will be paid as specified in Section 111. The following are conditions precedent to the right, if any, of the Contractor to an adjustment in compensation:

• Comply with the requirements specified in Section 105.06(a).

• Furnish all schedule updates specified in Section 108.03(b) to all affected Utility Infrastructure owners.

• Comply with the requirements specified in Section 111.

established line and grade. Utility Adjustments are to be performed by the owners of the Utility Infrastructure, unless otherwise indicated. Check the line and grade as soon as possible after Notice to Proceed, but no later than 30 calendar days before the placement of base or pavement adjacent to or around such Utility Infrastructure.

any Utility Infrastructure damaged or disturbed by contract construction as specified in Section 107.12. Coordinate with the railroad company to provide accepted measures for protection of railroad tracks and ballast from debris, silt, or other foreign matter. Provide required means of protection, maintenance, cleaning, repair, and replacement of ballast. This work will be subject to the approval of the Railroad’s Chief Engineer or authorized representative.

105.07COOPERATION BETWEEN CONTRACTORS—The Department reserves the right to contract for

and perform other work on or near the work covered by the contract. If separate contracts are awarded within the limits of, or adjacent to any one project, or utility work not included or identified in the contract becomes required, conduct the work to complete the Department’s project and to avoid interfering with or hindering the progress or completion of the work being performed by other entities. Coordinate with the Department and schedule meetings among all entities performing work. Plan and coordinate all work activities with all entities involved to ensure efficient completion of work by all parties. Satisfactorily join work with and in proper sequence with the work of others. This section does not necessarily preclude the contractor from claiming additional costs, if any, provided for under other provisions of the contract or specifications, provided all reasonable efforts are made by the contractor to mitigate its losses, including, without limitation, attempts to re-sequence work when reasonable and practical opportunities exist.

105.08CONSTRUCTION SURVEYING—

specifications do not indicate a separate pay item for Construction Surveying, control stakes will be furnished and placed, offset from the proposed roadway base line, and a grade sheet will be furnished showing the horizontal and vertical measurements from the stakes to the base line and grade of the roadway as planned, including adjusted alignment and grades, as directed, to meet conditions. Where the

highway is to be constructed on a grade of more than 4%, an offset stake will be set on each side of each designated grade point. The stakes will be on a direct line through the grade point or base line, or otherwise, as may be required. Slope stakes will be placed adjacent to the top of cut and toe of embankment slopes where these points are more than 5 feet vertically above or below the finished grade line. Applicable base line, abutment, pier, sidewall, and wingwall stakes, together with offset, referenc e, and grade stakes for bridges, arches, slab and box culverts, including metal plate and pipe culverts and other special structures, will also be placed, as required, to facilitate and control the work. Employ a Professional Land Surveyor or Professional Engineer, registered in the State, qualified in the use of plans, cross sections, and specifications, to establish lines and grades, as may be required. Assume full responsibility for dimensions and elevations taken from the control stakes and the setting of lines and grades. Furnish templates and other material and place additional stakes and markers necessary for control and guidance of construction operations. Also, furnish the Inspector with any assistance required for checking lines, grades, and measurements established (other than by the Department) and necessary for the performance of the work. The Department does not assume responsibility for the performance of the work as a consequence of this checking. Preserve survey points and stakes, as placed. If any of these surveying controls are disturbed or destroyed by construction operations, the cost to the Department for replacement will be charged against and deducted from money due or to become due.

indicate a separate pay item for Construction Surveying, perform the work as specified in Section 686.

105.09AUTHORITY AND DUTIES OF INSPECTOR -IN-CHARGE—The Inspector -in-Charge will have

immediate responsibility for administering the performance of work on the project. In case a dispute arises concerning material to be furnished or the manner of performing the work, the Inspector-in-Charge will have authority to reject material or suspend the work until the question at issue can be referred to and be decided by the Representative. A rejection of material or suspension of work will be confirmed by written notice from the Representative.

105.10INSPECTION OF WORK —The work will be subject to the inspection of the Representative or

authorized assistants. Provide them access to the work and furnish them with every reasonable facility for determining whether the work being performed or which has been completed is according to the requirements of the plans, specifications, and contract, except as otherwise provided. Provide all labor and equipment necessary for such examination. Should the work thus exposed or examined prove satisfactory, the uncovering or removing and restoring of the uncovered or removed work will be paid for, as specified in Section 110.03, except the incidental work for testing the depth of base and surface courses and pavement will not be paid for separately. Should the work exposed or examined prove defective or unsatisfactory, promptly uncover or remove and satisfactorily restore the defective or unsatisfactory work, at no expense to the Department. When any unit of government or political subdivision, or any public or private corporation, is to pay a portion of the cost of the work covered by the contract, the respective representatives will have the right to inspect the work. Such inspection will not make any unit of government or political subdivision, or any public or private corporation, a party to this contract and will in no way interfere with the rights of either party to this contract.

105.11DUTIES OF THE INSPECTOR—Authorized inspectors, who perform their duties under the direction of

the Representative, will be assigned to the project. Execute work under the observation and subject to examination of an inspector(s); carry out such work during the normal working hours of the day, unless specifically directed otherwise. If work is performed during nighttime hours with permission, provide sufficient artificial lighting to assure proper inspection and workmanship. The Inspector is not authorized to do the following: revoke, alter, enlarge, relax, or release any requirements of the specifications; approve or accept any portion of the work; or issue instructions contrary to the plans and specifications. The presence of the inspector during the performance of any work on the project will not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility for work that is later determined by the Representative to be defective.

105.12DEFECTIVE WORK AND MATERIAL—If any work and/or material does not meet the requirements

of the plans and specifications, or is not within reasonably close conformity, as determined by the Representative, such work and/or material will be declared defective. Unless otherwise specified, repair, as directed, or remove and replace defective work and/or material at no expense to the Department.

105.13MAINTENANCE OF PERFORMED WORK—

effective efforts, with adequate equipment and forces, to keep the roadway or structures in satisfactory condition at all times during construction. Provide such maintenance, at no additional cost to the Department, until relieved of responsibility for further physical work, and maintenance as specified in Section 110.08(a). If, at any time, performed work is not maintained, the Department reserves the right to perform such work as may be considered necessary for traffic accommodation and to deduct the cost thereof from money due or to become due the Contractor. Provide removals, renewals, restorations, and repairs as required to remedy damage to performed work occurring before relief of Contractor responsibility as specified in Section 110.08(a). Perform such work, according to the terms and conditions of the contract, at no expense to the Department. Seek reimbursement of the costs of such work from legally responsible third parties and their liability insurers, asserting all available claims, including claims of the Department as the Department’s subrogee where appropriate. If, as determined by the Representative, all such claims have been exhausted without full recovery of the costs of such work, and the damage was due to unforeseeable causes beyond the control of the Contractor and occurred despite satisfactory maintenance precautions taken, the Department will pay for the unrecovered portion of the costs of such work as specified in Section 110.03.

wholly or in part, for a sustained or indefinite period, satisfactorily store all materials and take every precaution to prevent damage or deterioration of preformed work. Provide suitable drainage for the roadway by c onstructing temporary shoulders; by opening culverts, inlets, and parallel ditches; and by erecting temporary drainage structures where necessary. During suspension, the entire project under contract, or any section, may be opened to traffic, as directed. If opened to traffic, maintain the roadway in satisfactory condition and maintain local traffic as specified in Section 902. Perform such work at no expense to the Department, except as specified in Section 902.4. During work suspension, remove all protective devices installed on the project. However, if directed, maintain protective devices in certain areas. If work is suspended in part, the Representative will have the authority to direct that other parts or items of work be performed. Satisfactorily protect the ends of any sections of rigid- type base course, pavement, or wearing surface opened to traffic during a temporary, partial suspension of work. Maintain this protection, remove it when no longer required, and satisfactorily dispose of protective material. During any period of work suspension, properly and continuously maintain, in an acceptable growing condition, all living material in newly established plantings, seedings, and soddings furnished under the contract. Take adequate precautions to protect new tree growth and other desirable vegetative growth.

105.14BORROW AREAS AND WASTE AREAS—

disposal of waste material, when required. Locate waste, borrow, or staging areas inside or outside of the right-of-way in upland areas not impacting Waters of the United States, including jurisdictional wetlands, unless already authorized by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and DEP. Situate areas so cross sections may be taken by the Department to measure the volume of material removed or deposited. Before cross sectioning borrow areas, remove topsoil, and stockpile it for replacement when removal of borrow material has been completed.

Review proposed areas with the Representative for approval to negotiate a “Borrow and/or Waste Agreement.” Waste and borrow areas that impact Waters of the United States are prohibited unless already permitted, as agreed to with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Obtain waterway and/or other required permits as applicable. Prepare and submit an Erosion and Sediment Pollution Control Plan to the Conservation District for approval. Negotiate with the owner(s) of property to be obtained by using the Department’s standard “Borrow and/or Waste Agreement,” available from the District Executive. This standard agreement may be modified to cover unusual or special conditions, provided such conditions are acceptable to the Department. Submit one copy of the executed agreement to the Representative for review and acceptance. Do not proceed with work in the area until such review and acceptance is completed and until written notification of the acceptance is received. Also submit one copy of applicable permits and of the approved Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan to the Representative before starting work. Have the agreement provide for cleaning and leaving the premises and area in a well -drained and, if required, smoothly graded condition, blending into the existing topography. Scarify, lime, fertilize, seed, and mulch any disturbed areas with material, and formulae, at rates typical for the project. When directed, satisfactorily remove and dispose of surplus material. Perform the clean fill determination for all borrow materials entering the construction right -of-way by completing and submitting the Environmental Due Diligence Form D-1, and, if necessary, Form D-2 to the Department for acceptance.

areas in which to deposit waste, the proposal will specify the location(s). For such designated area(s), complete the standard agreement as specified above for Non -Designated Areas. The Department will provide all applicable permits and Erosion and Sediment Pollution Control Plans.

105.15ARCHEOLOGICAL AND HISTORICAL FINDINGS—In areas where remains of prehistoric people’s

dwelling sites or where artifacts of historical or archeological significance are encountered, discontinue construction operations in the general area. Contact will be made with the State Historical and Museum Commission to determine how to proceed. When directed, satisfactorily excavate the site to preserve the artifacts encountered, then remove them for delivery to the custody of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. In the event construction operations are halted or delayed because of archeological or historic findings, appropriate adjustments will be made in the contract time as specified in Section 108.06. Such site excavation will be considered extra work as specified in Section 104.03.

105.16COAL OR VALUABLE MINERAL FINDINGS —If coal or other valuable minerals are uncovered,

during prosecution of the work, that are not addressed by contract special provisions, store and handle the coal and other valuable minerals according to the directions of the Representative. Do not claim or assume ownership rights. If direction is given to handle and dispose of the material in a manner other than as unsuitable material, the contract time and contract price may be adjusted as specified in Section 110.02.

105.17ACCEPTANCE OF CONSTRUCTION LOADINGS AND MATERIAL STOCKPILING ON BRIDGES—

Do not stage equipment or stockpile materials on a bridge unless a written request has been submitted and accepted by the Representative. Submissions are to be signed and sealed by a Professional Engineer, registered in the State. The Representative will review the documentation, supporting analysis, if required, and respond to the written request within:

• 10 calendar days of receipt for a load limit submission.

• 21 calendar days of receipt for a review of analytical calculations for cases that exceed the specified loading limits, or for a crane placement submission.

Acceptance by the Representative will not relieve the Contractor of liability for damages resulting from the stockpiling of materials or from the operation and movement of construction equipment.

A bridge is considered completed if all the following conditions are satisfied:

• All applicable structural members are erected. • Spans proposed for construction loading and material stockpiling are completed from expansion joint to expansion joint or from abutment to abutment excluding barriers and deck joints.

• If staged construction for maintenance- of-traffic, spans of staged width proposed for construction loading and material stockpiling are completed from expansion joint to expansion joint or from abutment to abutment excluding barriers and deck joints, and the staged width has been designed for and will be opened to all legal loads without restriction.

For construction equipment on deck slabs, the written request must describe the loading magnitude, arrangement, movement, and position of the equipment on the structure, including the mechanism of load transfer (load path) to the bridge.

traffic, limit the stockpiling of material and staging of equipment on a non- weight posted completed bridge the following:

aggregate piles) - Limited to one individual stockpile with a maximum weight of 250 pounds/square foot and a maximum size of 100 square feet.

area of 1000 square feet.

total weight of 100,000 pounds per span in any for work zone width less than 24 feet, and a maximum total weight of 200,000 pounds per span for work zones ≥ 24 wide, provided loading limits in Sections

(a)1 and 2 are not exceeded. The force effects produced by combinations of material stockpiles,

vehicles and other materials and equipment are limited to the force effects produced by vehicles of legal configuration evaluated at operating rating levels as defined in Publication 238.

On a weight posted completed bridge, the above thresholds are to be reduced proportionately based on the ratio of the posted load limit(s) to the legal load limit(s). If loads are proposed that will exceed the above loading limits or loads are proposed to be placed on an incomplete bridge, submit analytical calculations showing the flexural, shear, and axial stresses due to construction loadings do not exceed the operating stress levels as defined in Publication 238 for the main load carrying members of the structure or the deck slab.

other loads and denote their weights. Submit analytical calculations showing that flexural, shear, and axial stresses due to construction loadings do not exceed the operating stress l evels as defined in Publication 238 for the main load carrying members of the structure or the deck slab. Provide matting to protect the deck slab from damage. Placement of cranes is not allowed on newly constructed bridge decks until the deck concrete has cured for a minimum of 14 calendar days and has attained a minimum compressive strength of 4,000 pounds per square inch.