Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Information.

1 2017 ITD Standard Specifications for Highway Construction 1 of 548 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Information. Materials can be provided in alternative formats by contacting the Department s ADA Coordinator at (208)-334-8884. TTY/TTD users dial 711 or (800)-377-3529 to use the Idaho Relay System. Title VI Notice to Public. The Department is committed to compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and all related regulations and directives. In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Executive Orders 12898 (Environmental Justice) and 13166 (Limited English Proficiency), the Department does not and will not exclude from participation in or deny the benefits of its programs or activities; or subject anyone to discrimination or treat persons unfavorably based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, limited English proficiency, or economic status.

2 In addition, the Department will not retaliate against any person who complains of discrimination or who participates in an investigation of discrimination. Those with discrimination complaints are encouraged to contact the Office of Civil Rights at or call the Title VI Coordinator at (208)-334-8884. Cover photo of Broadway Bridge in Boise, Idaho 2016. Standard Specifications for Highway Construction, Idaho Transportation Department, Copyright 2017. All rights reserved. 2 of 548 2017 ITD Standard Specifications for Highway Construction TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 100 GENERAL PROVISIONS .. 10 SECTION 101 GENERAL, ABBREVIATIONS, AND 11 Active Voice, Imperative Mood.

3 11 Organization of Specifications.. 11 Abbreviations and Acronyms.. 12 Definitions.. 15 SECTION 102 BIDDING REQUIREMENTS AND CONDITIONS .. 24 Contents of Proposal Forms.. 24 Interpretation of Quantities in Bid 24 Examination of Plans, Specifications, and Project Site.. 24 Preparation of a Proposal.. 25 Conditional Proposals.. 26 Proposal Guaranty.. 26 Delivery of a Proposal.. 26 Withdrawal or Revision of a Proposal.. 26 Public Opening of Proposals.. 27 Irregular Proposals.. 27 Disqualification of Bidders.. 27 Protesting a Proposal.. 27 Licensing of Bidders.. 27 Tied Bids.. 28 SECTION 103 AWARD AND EXECUTION OF CONTRACT.

4 29 Consideration of 29 Award of Contract.. 29 Return of Surety Proposal Bond.. 29 Contract Bonds.. 30 Execution and Approval of Contract.. 30 Failure to Execute Contract.. 30 SECTION 104 SCOPE OF WORK .. 31 Intent of Contract.. 31 Contract Revisions.. 31 SECTION 105 CONTROL OF WORK .. 37 2017 ITD Standard Specifications for Highway Construction 3 of 548 Authority of the Engineer and Suspension of Work.. 37 Plans and Working Drawings.. 37 Conformity with Plans and Specifications.. 38 Coordination of Contract Documents.. 38 Administrative Cooperation.. 39 Cooperation Between Contractors.. 39 Utility Facilities.

5 39 Construction Stakes, Lines, and Grades.. 40 Authority of the Engineer.. 41 Duties of the Inspector.. 41 Inspection of Work.. 41 Unacceptable and Unauthorized Work.. 42 Load Regulations.. 42 Maintenance During Construction.. 42 Acceptance.. 44 Administrative Resolution Process for Claims.. 45 Technical Analysis Support (TAS).. 50 Claim Resolution.. 50 Contract Specific Alternate Claim Resolution Process Dispute Review Board.. 51 SECTION 106 CONTROL OF MATERIAL .. 61 Source of Supply and Quality Requirements.. 61 Ordering, Producing, and Delivering Materials.. 61 Samples, Tests, and Cited 62 Certification of Materials.

6 64 Plant Inspection.. 64 Storage and Handling of Material.. 64 Test Result Dispute Resolution.. 65 Test Facilities.. 66 Material Sources.. 66 Rights In and Use of Materials Found on the Work.. 67 Production of Material in Department-Controlled Sources.. 67 Depletion of Designated Sources.. 68 Department-Provided Material.. 68 Trade Names and Alternatives.. 68 4 of 548 2017 ITD Standard Specifications for Highway Construction QPL and Non-QPL Products.. 69 Disposal of Materials.. 69 SECTION 107 LEGAL RELATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITY TO THE PUBLIC .. 70 Laws to be Observed.. 70 Permits and Licenses.. 70 Licensing of Contractors.

7 70 Patented Devices, Materials, and Processes.. 71 Restoring Surfaces Opened by Permit.. 71 Traffic Control Devices.. 71 Use of Explosives.. 71 Preservation, Protection, and Restoration of Property and Landscape.. 72 Forest Protection.. 72 Responsibility for Injury Damage.. 72 Contractor s Responsibility for Work.. 74 Contractor s Responsibility for Utility Facilities and Property.. 75 Personal Liability of Public Officials.. 75 No Waiver of Legal Rights.. 76 Access to Records.. 76 Sanitary, Health, and Safety 76 Environmental and Cultural Resource Protection.. 77 Fencing.. 81 Survey Monument Preservation.

8 81 Weed Control.. 84 Seeding and Vegetation Special Guaranty.. 85 SECTION 108 PROSECUTION, PROGRESS, AND TERMINATION .. 86 Subletting of Contract.. 86 Contract Time.. 86 Project Schedule.. 87 Preconstruction and Preoperational Conferences.. 90 Limitation of Operations.. 90 Methods, Equipment, and Character of Workers.. 90 Extension of Contract Time.. 91 Failure to Complete on Time.. 94 Default and Termination of Contract.. 94 2017 ITD Standard Specifications for Highway Construction 5 of 548 Termination for Convenience of the Department.. 95 SECTION 109 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT .. 97 Measurement of 97 Scope of Payment.

9 100 Payment for Quantity Variations, Contract Revisions, and Delays.. 103 Increases or Decreases Due to Taxes.. 111 Partial Payments.. 112 Payment for Material on Hand.. 113 Allowance for Material Left on Hand.. 113 Acceptance and Final Payment.. 113 SECTION 110 CIVIL RIGHTS .. 115 General Requirements.. 115 Equal Employment Opportunity.. 115 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE).. 115 Training.. 125 Tribal/Tribal Employment Rights Ordinances (TERO).. 127 SECTION 200 EARTHWORK .. 128 SECTION 201 CLEARING AND GRUBBING .. 129 SECTION 202 SELECTIVE REMOVAL OF TREES OR STUMPS .. 130 SECTION 203 MISCELLANEOUS REMOVALS.

10 131 SECTION 204 OBLITERATION OF OLD ROAD .. 133 SECTION 205 EXCAVATION AND EMBANKMENT .. 134 SECTION 207 STRIPPING DESIGNATED SOURCE MATERIAL DEPOSITS .. 146 SECTION 208 INTERCEPTOR DITCHES .. 147 SECTION 209 SMALL DITCHES .. 148 SECTION 210 STRUCTURE EXCAVATION AND COMPACTING BACKFILL .. 149 SECTION 211 SOURCE RECLAMATION .. 152 SECTION 212 EROSION AND SEDIMENT 153 SECTION 213 TOPSOIL .. 159 SECTION 214 ROADSIDE CLEANUP .. 162 SECTION 300 BASES .. 163 SECTION 301 GRANULAR SUBBASE .. 164 SECTION 302 EMULSION TREATED BASE .. 166 SECTION 303 AGGREGATE BASE .. 168 6 of 548 2017 ITD Standard Specifications for Highway Construction SECTION 304 RECONDITIONING.