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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND COVENANTS — DEFINITIONS AND TERMS
101.01 General.
The titles and headings of the Sections and Subsections are for convenience and do not bear on the meaning of the text. A cross reference to a specific includes all general requirements of the Section of which the is a part. Action required of the Bidder or Contractor in these Specifications is written as a command in the active voice, imperative mood to communicate the Bidder's or Contractor's responsibilities in a direct manner, with the exception of PART 100. The subject “the Bidder” or “the Contractor” is understood. Omission of words or phrases such as “ the Contractor shall, ” “unless otherwise specified,” or “unless otherwise directed” is intentional. Interpret the Specifications as if they were included. Sentences that define the Department’s responsibility are written in the indicative mood, in either active or passive voice. The passive voice may leave the reader unclear as to who is responsible for the activity, and it often yields awkward reading. The active voice tells the reader what to do and/or who performs the activity. For example: • Passive Voice: The Shop Drawings shall be submitted by the Contractor and approved by the RIDOT Engineer before initiating work. • Active Voice, Indicative Mood: The Contractor submits the Shop Drawings and obtains the RIDOT Engineer’s signature before initiating work. • Active Voice, Imperative Mood: Complete the Shop Drawings and obtain the RIDOT Engineer’s signature before initiating work. When a publication is specified, it refers to the currently adopted version, including all applicable updates and official interpretations, before the date of Proposal Bid opening for the Project unless the publication issue has a specific date or year. Acronyms, abbreviations, terms, or pronouns used in the Contract shall be interpreted as defined in this Section.
101.02 Acronyms and Abbreviations.
Acronyms and abbreviations used in the Contract shall mean the following: AADT Annual Average Daily Traffic AAN American Association of Nurserymen AAR Association of American Railroads AASHTO American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials ACI American Concrete Institute ADA Americans with Disabilities Act ADT Average Daily Traffic AGC Associated General Contractors of America
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101.03 Acceptance.
The Engineer’s decision that the Contractor’s work is in conformance with the Contract. Acceptance is the system used by the Engineer to measure the degree of compliance with Contract requirements. Acceptance sampling and testing is the responsibility of the Engineer and
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101.04 Acts of Nature.
Events in nature so extraordinary that the history of climate variations and other conditions in the particular locality affords no reasonable warning of or preparation for the events, including but not limited to earthquakes, lightning strikes, tidal waves, tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, or other cataclysmic phenomena of nature.
101.05 Additional Work.
Work which results from a change or alteration in the Contract and for which there are existing Contract unit prices.
101.06 Adjustment.
A modification to the Contract Price or Time occasioned by the performance of work beyond that required by the original Contract, including but not limited to Additional Work, Extra Work, Differing Site Conditions, Altered Work or Significant Changes in the Character of Work, and Suspensions of Work.
101.07 Advertisement.
A public announcement inviting bids for work to be performed and/or materials to be furnished.
101.08 Approval.
The Engineer’s review and concurrence of the Contractor’s submittals, submissions, or work for conformance with the Contract. The Engineer’s approval does not relieve the Contractor from any requirements of the Contract. Approval does not constitute acceptance. The terms “Approval” and “Approved” are used synonymously.
101.09 Award.
The executed Contract Agreement and a Purchase Order issued by the State. The Award date shall be the date of the Purchase Order.
101.10 Bid.
The written offer of a Bidder, submitted on prescribed forms generated by the State’s procurement system, to perform the Work at the Contract Price and within the Contract Time and unit prices quoted. The terms “Bid” and “Proposal” are used synonymously.
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101.11 Bid Bond.
The security furnished by the Bidder with the bid as a guaranty that the Bidder will execute the Contract Agreement if his bid is accepted by the State. The Bid Bond shall be provided by a surety acceptable to the State and licensed and authorized to conduct business in the State of Rhode Island and shall be listed with the Department of the Treasury, Fiscal Services, Circular 570 (latest revision published by the Federal Register). The terms “ Bid Bond” and “Proposal Guaranty” are used synonymously.
101.12 Bidder.
An individual, partnership, firm, corporation, joint venture, or legal entity formally submitting a Bid pursuant to the Advertisement. The terms “Bidder” and “Contractor” are used synonymously.
101.13 Bid Documentation.
All writings, working papers, computer printouts, charts, computer data files associated with the preparation, and/or submittal of a Bid, and all other information, data, or calculations used by the Contractor to determine its Bid for a P roject. Bid documentation shall include but not be limited to: • All materials relating to the determination and application of equipment rates • Overhead rates • Labor rates • Production rates and productivity factors • Calculations • Schedules for time or any determination of time related to Project overhead • Quotations from Subcontractors and material suppliers if these rates and quotations were used by the Contractor in formulating and determining the Bid amount Bid documentation shall also include any manuals used by the Contractor in determining its Bid. These manuals may be included in the bid documentation by reference and will show the name and date of the publication and the publisher. The term does not include bid documents provided by the Department for use by the Contractor in bidding on a Project.
101.14 Bid Schedule.
The portion of the Proposal form where the various Contract Items are listed in a numbered sequence and that includes the unit prices entered by the Bidder, the estimated quantities by the Department, and the extended total bid amounts of each item, which are computed by the State’s procurement system.
101.15 Bridge.
A structure, including supports, erected over a depression or an obstruction, such as water, highway, or railway, and having a track or passageway for carrying traffic or other moving loads.
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a.Bridge Length. The length of a bridge structure is the overall length measured along the line of survey stationing back-to-back of backwalls of abutments, if present, or otherwise end to end of the bridge floor, but in no case less than the total clear opening of the structure.
b.B ridge Roadway Width . The clear width measured at right angles to the longitudinal centerline of the bridge between the bottom of curbs or, in the case of multiple heights of curbs, between the bottom of the lower risers or, in the case of no curbs, between the inner faces of parapet of railing.
101.16 Calendar Day.
A day shown on the calendar comprising the 24-hr period beginning and ending at midnight.
101.17 Claim.
A formal, written notification certified by the Contractor to the Department, asserting or justifying the right to additional compensation and/or Contract time, or other changes to the Contract.
101.18 Completion.
The compliance with all Contract requirements including the delivery of all documents, certificates, and proofs of compliance to the Engineer, and if the Department has issued its Final Acceptance. The terms “Completion” and “Final Completion” are used synonymously.
101.19 Consent Decree.
The settlement between RIDOT and EPA (CV-15-433), which directs RIDOT activities related to stormwater planning, illicit discharge detection, drainage repairs, stormwater treatment, and maintenance.
101.20 Construction and Maintenance Agreement/Utilities.
An agreement between the State, acting through its Department of Transportation, and the Owners of Utilities (Owners). Owners may be either Municipalities or private Utility Companies. The agreements establish conditions for removing, relocating, or otherwise altering the location of utilities to facilitate proposed highway and bridge construction work. The agreements divide responsibility for such alterations between the two parties and establish payment procedures by which the State will reimburse the Owners for Cost they incur in performing their respective portions of the Work.
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101.21 Construction Manager.
The authorized field representative of and working under the direct supervision of the Engineer. The Construction Manager’s main responsibility is to supervise construction for the purpose of assuring compliance with approved Plans and Specifications, and the terms of the Contract.
101.22 Contract.
The formal written agreement between the State and the Contractor for the performance of the prescribed Work and consisting of the following:
a.Purchase Order. A document issued by the State and transmitted to the Contractor with copies of the executed Contract, which indicates that the appropriate accounts have been established and that funds have been assigned to those accounts for reimbursing the Contractor for its Work in implementing the Contract.
b.C ontract Agreement. The written agreement, executed by the State and the Contractor setting forth the obligations of the parties for the performance of the Work.
c.C ontract Documents. Documents required to complete the performance of the Contract in an acceptable manner. The documents include: ● Notice to Contractor (advertisement for bids) ● The Contract Award Booklet ● Proposal ● Contract Bond(s) ● Standard Specifications ● Supplemental Specifications ● General Provisions ● Supplement General Provisions ● General Provisions – Contract Specific ● Specifications – Job Specific ● Special Provisions ● Required Contract Provisions Federal-Aid Construction Contracts ● General and Detailed Plans ● Notice of Award ● Notice to Proceed ● Any subsequently executed Contract Addenda
d.One Instrument. The Purchase Order, executed Contract Agreement, and Contract Documents constitute one instrument; i.e., the Contract.
101.23 Contract Addendum.
Any change to the Contract made after its initial execution, which change shall become part of the Contract Agreement. Contract Addenda shall be in writing and executed by the original signatories, their successors in interest, or their designees. The terms “Contract Addendum” and “Contract Amendment” are used synonymously.
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101.24 Contract Award Booklet.
A document provided to the Contractor after Contract award containing the following elements of the Contract Documents: • Notice to Contractors • Bidder’s Proposal • Executed copies of both the Contract Agreement and Contract Bonds • Contract Award compact disc (CD), or other media, containing: ○ Rhode Island Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction ○ Supplemental Specifications ○ Special Provisions ○ Required Contract Provisions for Federal-Aid Projects ○ Federal Wage Rates ○ All Contract Addenda issued before the date of the opening of proposals ○ Distribution of Quantities ○ Plans ○ Appendices ○ Bid Tabulation Reports
101.25 Contract Bid Package.
Documents provided to prospective bidders for bid preparation purposes, containing the following items: • Rhode Island Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction • Supplemental Specifications • Special Provisions • Required Contract Provisions for Federal-Aid Projects • Federal Wage Rates • Distribution of Quantities • Plans • Appendices
101.26 Contract Bond.
The approved security furnished by the Contractor and its Surety or Sureties as a guaranty to fulfill the terms of the Contract and all amendments thereto and to pay all legal debts pertaining to the construction of the Project.
101.27 Contract Item.
An item of Work, as provided in the Contract, for which a price is provided in the Proposal. The terms “Contract Item,” “Pay Item,” and “Bid Item” are used synonymously.
101.28 Contract Price.
The total amount of the Award.
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101.29 Contract Time.
The number of days allowed for the completion of the Contract or the date by which the Contract shall be completed as stated in the Proposal, including any approved time extensions. The Contract Time includes Winter Shutdown. The terms “Contract Time” and “Contract Completion Date” are used synonymously.
101.30 Contractor.
The individual, partnership, firm, corporation, joint venture, or legal entity contracting with the State for performance of the Work. The terms “Contractor” and “Bidder” are used synonymously.
101.31 Cost.
The Contractor’s actual expenses to provide labor, material, equipment (owned or rented), and administrative overhead necessary for the Work. The Contractor shall substantiate these costs with documentation (e.g., paid Invoices, certified payrolls, financial statements) as required by the Engineer. The Department may audit the Contractor’s financial records to determine these expenses.
101.32 County.
The administrative division of cities and towns according to RIGL and is the location of the Work to be performed pursuant to the Contract.
101.33 Critical Path.
The longest path of activities through a P roject or a specified milestone/phase that determines the Project duration and the anticipated Substantial Completion date.
101.34 Culvert.
A structure not classified as a Bridge that provides an opening under any highway.
101.35 Daily Charge.
The monetary per diem rate(s) for Liquidated Damages specified in the Contract.
101.36 Delay.
An event, action, or factor causing all or a portion of the Work to extend beyond the specified Contract Time.
101.37 Department.
The State of Rhode Island, acting by and through its Department of Transportation (RIDOT).
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101.38 Dig Safe.
A one-call damage prevention system, established and funded by public utilities that own and operate underground facilities within the State, for receiving and providing notice of proposed excavation activity pursuant to RIGL.
101.39 Distribution of Quantities.
A document provided as part of the Contract Bid Package that provides the following information for each Contract Item in the Proposal: • Item Number • Item Code • Item Description • Item Unit of Measure • Approximate locations where the Item is to be provided • Estimated Item quantities at each location and total estimated Item quantity
101.40 Division of Purchases.
The Division within the Rhode Island Department of Administration primarily responsible for Contract Procurement.
101.41 Engineer.
The Chief Engineer or equivalent of RIDOT, acting directly or through his or her duly authorized representatives, who is a full- time employed State engineer responsible for engineering and administrative supervision of the Contract. Within the Project Management Division as organized by RIDOT, the Engineer is the highest-ranking individual who meets the definition of engineer as found in Rhode Island General Law § 5-8- 2(e). The Engineer is the individual with responsible charge who may delegate the day-to-day responsibilities for the Project and will be identified on an annual basis. The Engineer will maintain responsibility for the Project and will have oversight over those staff that are designated for day-to-day field operation.
101.42 Enviromental Monitor.
A qualified environmental professional who provides services to ensure compliance with environmental Project commitments throughout the design, construction, and/or maintenance phases of a Project.
101.43 Equipment.
All machinery, tools, apparatus, and supplies necessary to preserve, maintain, construct, and complete the Work.
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101.44 Extra Work.
Work not provided for in the Contract as awarded but found essential by the Engineer for the satisfactory completion of the Contract within its intended scope.
101.45 Failure To Comply Charge.
A specified amount charged for non-compliance of the Contract.
101.46 Financial Statements.
A set of reports detailing, on an annual, semi-annual, or other prescribed time period, the financial activity of a company, corporation, or other business venture.
101.47 Force Account.
A method of payment for Work performed by the Contractor at the Engineer’s direction, calculated as specified in 109.04.
101.48 Highway, Street, Or Road.
A general term denoting a public way for vehicular and pedestrian travel, including the entire area within the Right-of-Way. The terms “highway,” “street,” and “road” are used synonymously.
101.49 Holidays.
In the State of Rhode Island, legal holidays occur on New Year's Day; Martin Luther King, Jr. Day; Memorial Day; Juneteenth National Freedom Day; Independence Day; Victory Day; Labor Day; Columbus Day; Election Day in even numbered years; Veteran's Day; Thanksgiving Day; and Christmas. If any holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the following Monday shall be considered a holiday.
101.50 Incidental.
Work performed under the provisions of the Contract and for which no direct compensation is required.
101.51 Laboratory.
A State testing facility or any other testing facility that may be designated or approved by the Engineer. On Federal-Aid Projects, all laboratories shall be accredited or qualified, as applicable, according to the CFR.
101.52 Limit of Disturbance.
The outermost boundary of the area planned to be disturbed by construction, material storage, grading, grubbing, or landscaping as indicated by the approved design Plan. The area outside this boundary shall not be touched.
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101.53 Liquidated Damages.
The daily amount set forth in the Contract to cover additional costs incurred by the Department because of the Contractor's failure to complete the work within the time required by the Contract.
101.54 Major and Minor Contract Items.
Any item having an original value in excess of 5 percent of the original Contract amount will be a major item. All other original Contract items will be minor items. In addition, any minor item that has been increased by 100 percent will be considered a major item. The revised quantity will then be considered the original Contract quantity to determine a major item of work under 104.07.
101.55 Materials.
Any substances specified for use in the construction of the Project.
101.56 Non-Responsive Proposal.
A proposal that is not eligible for Award consideration as determined by the State pursuant to 102.07.
101.57 Notice To Contractors.
A public announcement inviting Bids for work to be performed and/or materials to be furnished. This Notice will indicate with reasonable accuracy the nature and location of the work to be performed; the time and place of the opening of Proposals; and any Contract statutory provisions required by the Federal Government or the State.
101.58 Notice To Proceed.
First written notice to the Contractor to proceed with the work identifying the start date for Contract time.
101.59 Notice of Tentative Award.
A written communication from the State to the successful Bidder indicating the conditional intention of the State to award the Contract. This communication instructs the successful Bidder to arrange the Contract Agreement and Contract Bond, and to arrange the delivery of the required Certificates of Insurance. “Apparent Low Bidder Letter” is used synonymously.
101.60 Pavement Structure.
The combination of subbase, base course, and surface course placed on a subgrade to support the traffic load and distribute the load to the subgrade.
a.Pavement Subgrade. The top surface of the roadbed on which the subbase, base course, surface course, pavement, or layers of similar materials are placed.
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b.Subbase. The layers of specified or selected material of designed thickness placed on a subgrade to support a base course.
c.B ase Course. The one or more layers of specified material and thickness placed on a subbase or a subgrade to support a surface course.
d.S urface Course . One or more layers of a pavement structure designed to accommodate the traffic load, the top layer of which resists skidding, traffic abrasion, and the disintegrating effects of climate. The top layer is sometimes called the “wearing surface.”
101.61 Phase Completion.
The Substantial Completion of a portion of the Work as set forth in the Contract. The terms “Phase,” “Milestone,” and “Interim” are used synonymously.
101.62 Plans.
The Department’s Contract drawings, profiles, typical cross sections, standard details, notes, and supplemental drawings or exact reproductions showing the location, character, dimensions, and details of the Work. “Plans” and “Contract Drawings” are used synonymously.
101.63 Preconstruction Conference.
A meeting between the Department and the Contractor to discuss the Project.
101.64 Profile Grade.
The trace of a vertical plane intersecting the top surface of the proposed roadway, usually along the longitudinal centerline of the roadbed. Profile grade means either the elevation or gradient of the trace according to the context provided.
101.65 Project.
The specific section of the highway or property on which construction will be performed including all improvements to be constructed under the Contract.
101.66 Project Commitments.
Actions to mitigate (restore, enhance, avoid, minimize, and/or compensate) activities to the human environment made during the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process, environmental permit requirements, and other legal and regulatory requirements related to environmental compliance.
101.67 Punch List.
An itemized list of non -conforming Work to be repaired or corrected, and the outstanding submission(s) of all executed documents, certificates, or proofs of compliance, all as required by the Contract.
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101.68 Repetition of Expressions.
To avoid cumbersome and confusing repetition of expressions in these Specifications, when anything is, or is to be, done, if, as, or, when, or where “contemplated, required, determined, directed, specified, authorized, ordered, given, designated, indicated, considered, necessary, deemed necessary, permitted, reserved, suspended, established, approval, approved, disapproved, acceptable, unacceptable, sui table, accepted, satisfactory, unsatisfactory, sufficient, insufficient, rejected or condemned, ” it shall be understood that the expression is followed by the words “by the Engineer” or “to the Engineer.”
101.69 Report of Change (Roc).
Documentation describing the need for a change to the Contract. The terms “Report of Change” and “Change Order” are used synonymously.
101.70 Request for Compensation.
Written notice by the Contractor of the State’s action, lack of action, or other situations that may result in a Contract revision.
101.71 Responsible Bidder.
A Bidder that the State determines possesses the skill, ability, resources, and integrity to perform the Contract.
101.72 Responsive Bid.
A bid conforming in all respects to the terms and conditions of the Advertisement.
101.73 Right-of-Way.
A general term denoting land, property, or interest therein, usually in a strip, acquired for or devoted to transportation purposes.
101.74 Roadbed.
The shaped subgrade of a highway within top and side slopes, prepared as a foundation for the pavement structure.
101.75 Roadside.
A general term denoting the areas between the outer edge of the roadway and the Right-of-Way boundaries and may also include the areas between the roadways of a divided highway.
101.76 Roadside Development.
Those items necessary for the preservation of landscape materials and features; the rehabilitation and protection against erosion of all areas disturbed by construction through seeding, sodding, or
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101.77 Roadway.
That portion of a highway improved, designed, or ordinarily used for vehicular travel, paved shoulders and parking lanes, but exclusive of the sidewalk, berm, or unpaved shoulder although the sidewalk, berm, or unpaved shoulder may be used by persons riding bicycles or other human- powered vehicles.
101.78 Quality Assurance (Qa).
QA applies to those planned and systematic actions necessary to provide confidence that the Work or material will satisfy given requirements for quality. QA includes Quality Control (QC) and Acceptance.
101.79 Quality Control (Qc).
Operational techniques and activities used to control the quality of a product or service to satisfy the given requirements. QC is the system used by the Contractor to monitor, assess, and adjust production and placement processes to ensure that Work and material meet the specified quality.
101.80 Quality Control Plan (Qcp).
A Contractor-prepared plan describing the type and frequency of Contractor inspection, sampling, and testing necessary to measure and control the various properties governed by the Contract specifications.
101.81 Shoulder.
The portion of the Roadway adjacent to the traveled way for the accommodation of stopped vehicles, for emergency use, and for lateral support of base and surface courses. Shoulders may be paved or unpaved. If paved, it becomes a portion of the Pavement Structure and Roadway.
101.82 Sidewalk.
That portion of the Right-of-Way constructed for pedestrian use.
101.83 Specialty Items.
The Work required to implement specialty items considered to be a type that a Contractor would not generally perform with its own resources. Those specific Work items listed in either the Bid Schedule or elsewhere in the Contract with Item Numbers designated by the prefix “S”.
101.84 Specifications.
The compilation of provisions consisting of the following:
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a.Standard Specifications. A publication of specifications approved for general application and repetitive use. Specifically, the “Rhode Island Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction” of latest revision.
b.S upplemental Specifications. Approved additions and revisions to the Standard Specifications, including General Provisions and Compilations of Approved Specifications.
c.S pecial Provisions. Additions and revisions to the Standard and Supplemental Specifications applicable for an individual Project, including General Provisions – Contract Specific, Specifications – Job Specific, and Appendices.
d.P lans .
101.85 Soil Stabilization.
Modification of soils or aggregates by incorporating materials and/or implementing engineered process(es) that will improve or develop its suitability for the Work.
101.86 State.
The State of Rhode Island acting through its authorized representatives.
101.87 Structures.
Bridges (foundations, substructures, superstructure, endwalls), conduits, culverts, catch basins, drop inlets, retaining walls, cribbing/bridge-shoring, manholes, light-poles and support members, sign-poles and support members, buildings, foundations, sewers, service pipes, underdrains, storm-drains, foundation drains and other human- made features that may be encountered or incorporated in the Work.
101.88 Subcontractor.
The individual, partnership, firm, corporation, joint venture, or legal entity with whom the Contractor sublets part of the Work.
101.89 Substantial Completion.
Substantial completion of a unit, or portion of the Work, such as a structure, an interchange, or section of road or pavement occurs when the portion of the Work has been completed so that it can safely and effectively be used by the public and only corrective or repair work remains for the physical completion of the Contract including, but not limited to: • All courses of pavement are complete • Curbing and sidewalks are placed • All Project drainage and stormwater quality treatment is complete • Guardrail and terminal sections are properly installed • All pavement markings are in place • Regulatory and warning signs are installed
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100-16 SECTION 101 — DEFINITIONS AND TERMS • Highway lighting is operational • Traffic signal systems meet the following requirements: ○ For isolated traffic signals, the signal control equipment is fully programmed, detectors are installed and functioning, and the signal is in actuated operation ○ For coordinated traffic signal systems, the requirements of condition first bullet are met, the interconnect is installed and functioning, and the signals are operating as a coordinated system ○ For closed loop signal systems, the conditions of the first and second bullets are met, the communications link is operating, and the monitoring functions, including system and intersection graphics, are installed and operating at the Department's monitoring stations
101.90 Substructure.
The portion of the bridge structure below the bearings of simple and continuous spans, skewbacks of arches, and construction joints at the top of vertical abutment members or rigid frames, and including backwalls, wingwalls and protection railings, and piers.
101.91 Superintendent.
The Contractor's on- site authorized representative responsible for the supervision of all Work related to the Project.
101.92 Superstructure.
The entire Structure above that portion called the Substructure.
101.93 Surety.
The legal entity, other than the Contractor, executing a bond or bonds furnished by the Contractor.
101.94 Titles (Or Headings).
The titles or headings of the sections and subsections herein are intended for convenience of reference and shall not be considered as having any bearing on their interpretation.
101.95 Tmp Implementation Managers.
The Department’s and Contractor’s designated representatives with the primary responsibility and authority for implementation of the Transportation Management Plan.
101.96 Transportation Management Plan (Tmp).
The document that lays out the set of coordinated transportation management strategies that will be used to manage the Work zone safety and mobility impacts of the Project.
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101.97 Traffic.
The passage of vehicles , bicycles, or pedestrians of the traveling public along an established route or pathway. When expressed specifically as “pedestrian traffic,” “vehicular traffic,” or “other- type traffic,” then that traffic shall be so defined.
101.98 Traveled Way.
The portion of the Roadway provided for the movement of vehicles, exclusive of shoulders and bicycle lanes.
101.99 Unbalanced Bid.
A Bid containing one or more Contract Items that the State determines do not reasonably reflect the Bidder’s cost to complete the Contract. The two types of Unbalanced Bids are:
a.Mathematically Unbalanced. Where the Bidder’s Contract items do not reasonably reflect the Cost of performing the Contract.
b.M aterially Unbalanced. A Mathematically Unbalanced Bid that generates reasonable doubt that Award will result in the lowest Contract Price.
101.100 Winter Shutdown.
The period from December 15th through the following April 15th.
101.101 Work.
The furnishing of all labor, materials, equipment, and incidentals necessary for the completion of the Project and the performance of all duties and obligations imposed pursuant to the Contract.
101.102 Workday.
A calendar day during which normal construction operations could proceed for a major part of a shift, normally excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. The terms “Workday,” “workday,” “Working Day,” and “working day” are used synonymously.
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Source: Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction (Blue Book), 2022 (Aug 2025 compilation) Edition. Pages 12–28 of 951. View official source ↗