Contract
Defined in the standard specifications of 13 state transportation agencies. Each definition below is the agency’s own text, with the section it comes from — they do not all say the same thing, and on a contract the difference is the point.
Definitions are quoted from state-authored public specification books. This page carries no I-Code-derived terms.
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Section 101 — DEFINITIONS AND TERMS →The written agreement between the State of Colorado through the Department of Transportation and the Contractor, setting forth the obligations of the parties for the performance of the work and the basis of payment. The Contract includes the invitation for bids, proposal, contract bonds, standard specifications, supplemental specifications, special provisions, general and detailed plans, Notice to Proceed, Contract Modification Orders, and authorized extensions of time, all of which constitute one instrument. Contract Item (Pay Item ). A specifically described unit of work for which a price is provided in the Contract.
Section 101 — DEFINITIONS AND TERMS →The term “Contract” means the entire and integ rated agreement between the parties thereunder and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, or agreements, either written or oral. The Contract Documents form the Contract between the Department and the Contractor setting forth the obligations o f the parties thereunder, including, but not limited to, the performance of the Work and the basis of payment.
Section 1 — DEFINITIONS AND TERMS →The written agreement between the Department and the Contractor covering the work, performance of the work, basis of payment, time accounting, and other obligations of the parties. The contract includes the notice of letting, proposal form s, plans, specifications, contract bonds, change order s, the Standard Specifications, special provisions, Quality Assurance (QA) manual, Quality Assurance Special Provision (QASP), and other documents designated by the Department as part of the contract.
Section 101 — GENERAL, ABBREVIATIONS, AND DEFINITIONS →The written agreement between the Department and the contractor setting forth obligations of the parties thereunder for performance of the prescribed work. The contract documents include the advertisement, bid forms, contract form, payment/performance/retainage bond form, standard specifications, supplemental specifications, special provisions, plans, standard plans, change orders/special agreements, supplemental agreements, and other documents referenced therein that are required to complete the work in an acceptable manner, and contract time, including authorized extensions thereof, all of which constitute one instrument.
Section 101 — General Information, Definitions, and Terms →Written agreement between the Department and the Contractor setting forth the obligations of the parties for the performance of and payment for the prescribed work. The contract includes the advertisement for bids, bid document, contract form, contract bonds, Standard Specifications, special details, MDOT S tandard Plans, plans, proposal, addenda, notice of award, local agency agreements (when applicable), DBE commitment forms (when applicable), and war ranty forms and bonds (when applicable).
Section 101 — Terms, Format, and Definitions →Supplemental Specifications - Additions to the Standard Specifications that are adopted subsequent to issuance of this book, and which are printed in volume form and issued under the title of "Supplemental Specifications," and considered as part of the Standard
Section 101 — Definitions and Terms →The written agreement between the State and the Contractor setting forth the o bligations of the parties thereunder, including, but not limited to, the performance of the work and the basis of payment. The Contract may include and not be limited to: the Invitation for Bids, Proposal, Contract Form, Proposal Guaranty, Standard Specifications, Supplemental Specifications, Special Provisions, Prosecution of Work, Traffic Control Plan, Special Attentions, general and detailed Plans, Standard Plans for Road and Bridge Construction, Working Drawings submitted for approval and accepted, and Change Orders, and authorized extensions to the
Section 101 — DEFINITIONS AND TERMS →The entire and integrated written agreement between the Department and the Contractor setting forth the obligations of the parties, including, but no t limited to, the performance of the Work and the Basis of Payment. The Contract includes the Advertisement, Required Documents for Bid Submittal, Standard Specifications, Supplemental Specifications, Special Provisions, Addenda, Notice To Contractors, general and detailed Plans, Standard Drawings, and Notice to Proceed — also any Change Orders and agreements that are required to complete the construction of the Work in an Acceptable manner, including authorized extensions thereof, all of which constitute one (1) instrument.
Section 101 — Abbreviations, Symbols, T erms, and Definitions →The executed contract agreement. The contract includes, but is not limited to, an executed contract agreement, a set of contract documents and contract bonds. Contract Agreement. The agreement covering the performance of the work and furnishing of labor and materials in the construction of the work in conformance with the requirements of the contract documents. A sample of the standard agreement is shown in §103-06 Sample Form of Contract
Section 101 — Abbreviations and Definitions of Terms →Ton - One short ton of 2,000 pounds (Ton, ton, Tn, or T).
Section 00110 — Organization, Conventions, Abbreviations, and Definitions →The written agreement between the Department and the Contractor setting forth the obligations of the parties thereunder, including but not limited to, performance of the Work, whi ch includes the furnishing of labor, equipment, and materials, and the basis of payment. The Contract includes the Instructions to Bidders; the proposal; all conditions and terms of the Contract form; Contract Payment and Performance Bond; Letter of Credit where applicable; Specifications, Supplemental Specifications, Special Provisions, and Addenda; Standard Drawings and Contract Plans; the Work Order; and Construction Changes and Change Orders that are required to complete the construction of the Project in an acceptable manner including authorized time extensions thereof; all of which constitute one instrument.
Section 101 — DEFINITIONS AND TERMS →Subgrade-The upper portion of a roadbed upon which the pavement structure and shoulders are constructed. Substantial Completion or Substantially Complete -The work on the Contract will be considered substantially complete when all Items of Work are complete, as determined by the Engineer; with the exception of permanent roadway striping. Substructure-All that part of the structure below the bearings of simple a nd continuous spans, skewbacks of arches and tops of footings of rigid frames, together with the backwalls, wingwalls, and wing protection railings. Superintendent-The Contractor's authorized representative in responsible charge of the work.
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