1 Either party may request a finish conference when the work has reached the point of
substantial completion and the other party is notified in writing. The department requires the contractor’s project superintendent, at a minimum, to attend. The engineer and chief project inspector will attend for the department, along with others as necessary. Inspect the project together and discuss what still needs work before the contractor can request final acceptance. The engineer will provide a written punchlist of these items. The contractor may demobilize when the work required on the punchlist has been satisfactorily completed and approved by the engineer or as directed by the engineer. 113.4.3 Final Clean-up 1 Before
requesting final inspection, clean the grounds within the construction limits. Remove rubbish, excess materials, temporary structures, and equipment, and leave the project in a condition acceptable to the engineer.
113.4.4 Final Inspection 1 Final
acceptance of the project follows and is contingent on the results of a final inspection by the district engineer. Either party may initiate a final inspection. Provide the engineer with a written request for a final inspection. Make the request after satisfactory completion of the punchlist, in accordance with Subsection 113.4.2, Finish Conference. The engineer will notify the contractor if the final inspection discloses incomplete or unsatisfactory work. Correct or complete the work immediately; the district engineer will then conduct another inspection. When the physical work is complete, the district engineer will give the contractor written notice of final acceptance as of the date of the inspection, and the department will assume responsibility for the project. The district engineer will send written notice of final acceptance to the contractor using USPS certified mail, “Return Receipt Requested.” 2 In writing, the contractor may request final acceptance of a portion of the work when that
portion is complete and the use of that unit or portion is deemed necessary by the engineer for the convenience, safety, or both, of traffic. Final acceptance of a portion of the work does not amend the contract.
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114.1General
1 Technicians employed by an AASHTO-accredited laboratory and performing tests in that
facility do not require certification. Obtain field samples using certified technicians.
114.2Mix Design
114.2.1 Laboratory 1 Laboratories performing mix designs must obtain and maintain AASHTO accreditation
for all tests and procedures pertaining to mixes used in the project. Laboratories not having the required accreditations can submit mix designs if those tests and procedures are performed by another facility having the appropriate accreditation. Include with the mix design submittal appropriate documentation verifying required accreditations. 114.2.2 Correlation of Laboratory Test Results 1 Implement the following procedures to control equipment or procedural bias.
available on request.
compare contractor and department mix design results using the precision statements in accordance with the Materials Testing Manual.
limits of the precision statements, the department will use the contractor’s mix design to approve the job mix formula, establish the target asphalt content, and establish the voidless unit weight for density control.
the precision statements, the department will begin resolving the discrepancy in accordance with Subsection 114.2.3, Resolving Test Discrepancies. Until the source of discrepancy is identified and the problem is resolved, the results of mix design performed by the Materials Program may, at the discretion of the engineer, be used to approve the job mix formula, establish the target asphalt content, and establish the voidless unit weight for density control.
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