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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
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101.58 ROADSIDE . A general term denoting the area adjoining the outer edge of the roadway.
Extensive areas between the roadways of a divi ded highway may also be considered roadside.
101.59 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, mulching and the placing of other ground covers; such suitable planting and other impr ovements as may increase the effectiveness and enhance the appearance of the highway.
101.60 ROADWAY . The portion of a highway within limits of construction.
101.61 SHOULDER . The portion of the pavement structure contiguous with the traveled way
for accommodation of stopped vehicles, for emergency use, and for lateral support of base and surface courses.
101.62 SIDEWALK . That portion of the roadway primarily constructed for the use of
pedestrians. 101.63 SPECIALTY ITEMS . Those specific work items listed in either the Bid Schedule or elsewhere in the Contract whose Item Numbers are designated by the prefix "S.” The work required to implement specialty items is consi dered to be a type that a Contractor would not generally perform with its own organization. 101.64 SPECIFICATIONS . The compilation of provisions and requirements for the performance of the prescribed work and consisting of the following:
a.Standard Specifications ; a book of specifications approved for general application and repetitive use. Specifically, the Rhode Island Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction of latest revision.
b.Supplemental Specifications ; approved additions and revisions to the Standard Specifications.
c.Special Provisions ; additions and revisions to the Standard and Supplemental Specifications applicable for an individual project.
d.The Required Contract Provisions for Federal-Aid Projects , when applicable.
e.Federal Wage Rates ; a schedule of prevailing rates of wages of labor for the geographical area in which the work of the Contract is to be performed; compiled by, and issued from time to time by the Secretary of the United States Department of Labor. 101.65 SPECIFICATION BOOKLET . [DEFINITION DELETED]
101.66 SPECIFIED COMPLETION DATE . The date stated in the Proposal on which the
Contract work, or specified portion thereof, is to be substantially completed.
Source: Rhode Island Standard Specifications (Bluebook), 2024 Edition. Pages 21–22 of 826.