204Mobilization

204.1-DESCRIPTION: This work shall consist of the performance of construction preparatory operations, including the movement of personnel and equipment to the project site and for the establishment of the Contractor's offices, buildings and other facilities necessary to begin work on a substantial phase o f the contract. The bid for mobilization shall be a lump sum. When Item 204001 -*, "Mobilization", is not included as a separate bid item it is specifically understood that the cost of mobilization will be included in the unit bid price for each individual item. 204.2-MATERIALS: Not specified. 204.3-CONSTRUCTION METHODS: Not Specified. 204.4-METHOD OF MEASUREMENT: The method of measurement will be a lump sum. 204.5-BASIS OF PAYMENT: Partial payments will be made as the work progresses in accordance with the following schedule.

whichever is less, will be released to the Contractor as the first estimate payable, not less than 15 days after the start of work at the project site. ii. 2.5% of the original contract amount or the remaining 50% of the amount bid for mobilization, whichever is less, shall be released with the estimate payable 30 days after the first estimate. When the project is deemed substantially complete, any remaining amount bid for mobilization will be released for payment. Nothing herein shall be construed to limit or preclude partial payments otherwise provided for by the contract. No deduction will be made, nor will any increase be made, in the lump sum mobilization item amount regardless of decreases or increases in the final total contract amount or for any other cause. 204.6-PAY ITEM: ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT 204001-* Mobilization Lump Sum * Sequence number 105