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c.The Contractor's proposed methods and procedures for prosecuting the work.
d.Any questions the Contractor may wish to ask relative to the prosecution of the work.
101.46 PROFILE GRADE . The trace of a vertical plane intersecting the top surface of the
proposed wearing surface, usually along the longitudinal centerline of the roadbed. Profile grade means either elevation or gradient of such trace according to the context provided.
101.47 PROJECT . The specific section of the highway or other specific property on which
construction is to be performed as described in the Contract. 101.48 PROPOSAL . The written offer of a bidder, on prescribed forms generated by the Department of Transportation’s approved proposal preparation computer software, to perform the stated work at the prices quoted. As used herein, "Proposal" is synonymous with "bid.”
101.49 PROPOSAL FORM . The prescribed form, generated by the Quest Lite bid preparation
software, on which the offer of a bidder is submitted. 101.50 PROPOSAL GUARANTY . The security furnished with a Proposal to assure that the bidder will enter into the Contract if the Proposal is accepted.
101.51 PURCHASE ORDER . A document issued by the State Purchasing Agent, and
transmitted to the Contractor with copies of the executed Contract, that indicates that appropriate accounts have been established and that funds have been assigned to those accounts for the purpose of reimbursing the Contractor for its work in implementing the Contract.
101.52 QUEST LITE . The computer software used by bidders to prepare a bid proposal.
101.53 RESIDENT ENGINEER . The Engineer's authorized representative at the site of the
work whose main responsibility is to insure Contract compliance.
101.54 RESPONSIVE BID . A Proposal which complies with all material requirements of the
Notice to Contractors. 101.55 REPORT OF CHANGE . A written order to the Contractor covering contingencies, extra work, increases or decreases in Contract quantities, and additions or alterations to the Plans or Specifications, within the scope of the Contrac t, and establishing the basis of payment and time adjustments for the work affected by said changes. A Report of Change provides the required documentation for the execution of a Contract Addendum. 101.56 RIGHT-OF-WAY . A general term denoting land, property, or interest therein, usually in a strip, acquired for or devoted to transportation purposes.
101.57 ROADBED . The graded portion of a highway within top and side slopes, prepared as a
foundation for the pavement structure and shoulders.
Source: Rhode Island Standard Specifications (Bluebook), 2024 Edition. Pages 21–21 of 826.