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SUBCONTRACTOR

Defined in the standard specifications of 11 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.

Alaska · DOT&PF

Individual or legal entity to whom or to which the Contractor sublets part of the Contract.

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Alabama · ALDOT

An individual, partnership, firm, corporation or any acceptable combination thereof who has or have, with the written approval of the Department, contracted with the Contractor to execute and perform in his stead any part of the contract, as permitted by Article 108.01 of these Specifications.

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Colorado · CDOT

An individual, firm, corporation, or other legal entity to whom the

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Delaware · DelDOT

An individual or legal entity contracting with the contractor, or another subcontractor, to perform work on the project. Substantial Completion. The point at which the Department deems all contract items are complete excluding any warranties or vegetation growth. Superintendent. The contractor's authorized responsible representative in charge of the work. Supplemental Agreement. A written agreement signed by the Department and the contractor for performing work beyond the scope of the original contract that the Department elects to perform in conjunction with the existing contract. Surety. The legal entity licensed to issue surety bonds in the State of Delaware by the Department of

Section 101 — GENERAL INFORMATION, DEFINITIONS, AND TERMS
Idaho · ITD

The individual, partnership, firm, corporation, or any acceptable combination thereof, with the Department’s written approval, that sublets part of the c ontract.

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Louisiana · LaDOTD

An individual, partnership, corporation, joint venture, other legal entity or acceptable combination thereof, to which the contractor sublets part of the work. Any individual, partnership, corporation, joint venture, other legal entity or acceptable combination thereof shall not be considered to be a subcontractor if it is a subsidiary, wholly owned or majority owned by the contractor or the principals of the contractor, or an affiliate of the contractor or affiliated or otherwise controlled by the contractor or the principals of the contractor such that a true and independent subcontractor-contractor relationship reached by bidding or arms -length negotiation does not result therefrom.

Section 101 — General Information, Definitions, and Terms
Michigan · MDOT

Individual or legal entity that per forms part of the work through a contract agreement with the Contractor.

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New Hampshire · NHDOT

An individual, partnership, firm, corporation, or any combination thereof, or joint venture, to whom the Contractor sublets any part of the Contract.

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New Mexico · NMDOT

An individual, partnership, firm, corporation, or joint ventu re, at any tier, other than a Trucker, who is performing Work on the Project. A Subcontractor h a s n o privity of Contract with the Department and has no direct or indirect cause of action against the Department for any Claim or cause of action, including nonpayment by the Contractor, arising out of the Project.

Section 101 — Abbreviations, Symbols, T erms, and Definitions
Nevada · NDOT

Regardless of license requirements, any individual, partnership, firm, corporation or any acceptable combination thereof, or joint venture, to which the Contractor, with the consent of the Department, sublets any part of the contract. 101 TERMS AND DEFINITIONS 6 Subgrade. The top surface of a roadbed upon which the pavement structure and shoulders, including curbs, are constructed.

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New York · NYSDOT

Any individual, firm or corporation to whom the Contractor, with the written consent of the Department, sublets any part of the contract. A Subcontractor is approved by the Department in accordance with §108-05 Subletting or Assigning the Contract to perform on-site work specifically required for the performance of the contract. (Note: Other agencies may have a different definition.) Superintendent. The Contractor’s authorized English speaking representative responsible for and in charge of the Work. The Superintendent shall be authorized to receive all communications from the

Section 101 — Abbreviations and Definitions of Terms
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