101.66SPECIFIED COMPLETION DATE . The date stated in the Proposal on which the

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:

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. 1−9

101.67 STABILIZATION . Modification of soils or aggregates by incorporating materials that

will increase load-bearing capacity, firmness, and resistance to weathering or displacement.

101.68 STATE . The State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations acting through its

authorized representatives. 101.69 STRUCTURES . Bridges, culverts, catch basins, drop inlets, retaining walls, cribbing, manholes, endwalls, buildings, sewers, service pipes, underdrains, foundation drains and other features which may be encountered in the work.

101.70 SUBCONTRACTOR . An individual or legal entity with whom the Contractor sublets

part of the work. 101.71 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 at the point at which the portion of the work is complete such that it can be safely and effectively used by the public and when the following criteria are realized: 1) All courses of pavement are complete; 2) curbing and sidewalks are placed; 3) all project drainage is complete; 4) guardrail and terminal sections are properly installed; 5) pavement markings are in place; 6) traffic signal systems meet the following requirements: (a) isolated traffic signals - the signal control equipment is fully programmed, detectors are installed and functioning, and the signal is in actuated operation, (b) coordinated traffic signal systems - the requirement s of condition (a) are met, the interconnect is installed and functioning, and the signals are operating as a coordinated system, (c) closed loop signal systems - the conditions of (a) and (b) 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; 7) regulatory and warning signs are installed; 8) highway lighting is operational; and 9) only corrective or repair work remains for the physical completion of the Contract. 101.72 SUBSTRUCTURE . All of the structure below the bearings of simple and continuous spans, skewbacks of arches, and tops of footings of rigid frames, and including backwalls, wingwalls and wing protection railings.

101.73 SUPERINTENDENT . The Contractor's authorized representative in responsible charge

of the work. 101.74 SUPERSTRUCTURE . The entire structure except the substructure as defined in Subsection 101.72 .

101.75 SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT . A Contract Addendum signed by the Department

and the Contractor for the performance of work which is beyond the scope of the original Contract but which the Department elects to perform in conjunction with the existing Contract. 101.76 SURETY . The legal entity, or individual other than the Contractor, executing a bond or bonds furnished by the Contractor.