Transcription of Vermont Agency of Transportation
1 2018 Standard Specifications for Construction Vermont Agency of Transportation Vermont Agency of Transportation 2018 Standard Specifications for Construction No. _____ This Page Intentionally Left Blank Questions or Comments? Should you have any questions, comments, or suggestions regarding the Specifications presented in this book, please contact the Vermont Agency of Transportation , Contract Administration by email at: Electronic Availability Electronic copies of this publication may be viewed or downloaded at no charge from the Vermont Agency of Transportation Pre-Contract and Specifications Unit website at the following address.
2 This Page Intentionally Left Blank PREFACE This edition of the Standard Specifications for Construction was adopted in April 2018 in compliance with 19 10. The provisions of these Specifications shall apply on all construction contracts entered into by the Vermont Agency of Transportation . Variations from these Specifications will not be permitted except as provided for by Supplemental Specifications or Project Special Provisions includedin the specified and estimates are approved by the Agency with the understanding that the workcovered by such Plans and estimates is to be performed or contracted in accordancewith these Specifications and any Supplemental Specifications and Project SpecialProvisions included in the contract.
3 When preparing the contract for execution, reference shall be made to these Specifications by title and date of adoption. Thestandard set of Specifications, as filed at the Vermont State Library and at the officeof the Secretary, Vermont Agency of Transportation , shall cover all work of these Specifications may be obtained from the Vermont Agency ofTransportation, 1 National Life Drive, Montpelier, Vermont Secretary of Transportation This Page Intentionally Left Blank i TABLE OF CONTENTS Division 100 General Provisions.
4 1-1 Section 101 Definitions and 1-1 - 1-1 - Definitions .. 1-5 - Intention of Terms .. 1-17 Section 102 Bidder Requirements and Conditions .. 1-18 - Interpretation of Quantities in Bid Proposal .. 1-18 - Examination of Plans, Specifications, Proposal Forms, Site of Work, and Subsurface Information .. 1-18 - Familiarity with Laws, Ordinances and Regulations .. 1-19 - Errors and/or Inconsistencies in Contract Documents .. 1-20 Section 103 Taxes and Insurance .. 1-21 - Construction Equipment Tax.
5 1-21 - Withholding of Taxes .. 1-21 - State Sales Tax .. 1-21 - Insurance Requirements .. 1-21 Section 104 Scope of Work .. 1-24 - Intent of Contract .. 1-24 - Alteration of Plans or Character of Work .. 1-24 - Extra Work .. 1-24 - Maintenance of Vehicular Traffic .. 1-25 - Maintenance and Protection of Rail Traffic and Infrastructure .. 1-27 - Removal and Disposal of Structures and Obstructions .. 1-28 - Use of Materials Found in the Project Limits; Authorization; Payment .. 1-29 - Final Cleanup Following Completion of Project.
6 1-29 - Differing Site 1-30 Section 105 Control of the Work .. 1-30 - Authority of the Engineer .. 1-30 - Chief Engineer to be Referee .. 1-31 - Plans and Working Drawings .. 1-31 - Conformity with Plans and Allowable Deviations .. 1-35 - Coordination of Contract Documents .. 1-35 - Cooperation by Contractor .. 1-37 - Cooperation with Utilities .. 1-37 - Cooperation Between Contractors .. 1-38 - Construction Stakes .. 1-38 - Authority and Duties of Resident Engineer (Engineer).. 1-39 - Authority and Duties of Inspectors.
7 1-39 - Inspection of Work .. 1-40 - Removal of Unacceptable and Unauthorized Work .. 1-40 - Sunday, Night, and Holiday Work .. 1-41 - Convict Labor .. 1-42 - Load Restrictions .. 1-42 - Maintenance of Project During Construction .. 1-43 - Failure to Maintain Project; 1-43 - Final Inspection and Acceptance .. 1-43 ii - Claims for Adjustment .. 1-44 - Payrolls .. 1-48 - Environmental Regulation .. 1-48 - Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control .. 1-48 - Pollution Control .. 1-50 - Off-Site Activity Areas.
8 1-51 - Opening Off-Site Activity Areas .. 1-51 - Maintaining Off-Site Activity Areas .. 1-52 - Closing Off-Site Activity Areas .. 1-52 - Payment for Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control .. 1-53 - Value Engineering .. 1-53 Section 106 Control of Material .. 1-60 - Source of Supply and Quality Requirements .. 1-60 - Local Material Sources .. 1-60 - Samples and Tests .. 1-61 - Plant Inspection .. 1-61 - Storage of Materials .. 1-62 - Handling Materials .. 1-62 - Unacceptable Materials .. 1-62 - Explosive and Flammable Materials.
9 1-62 - Stockpiling of Materials .. 1-62 Section 107 Legal Relations and Responsibility to the Public .. 1-64 - Laws to be Observed .. 1-64 - Permits, Licenses, and Taxes .. 1-65 - Patented Devices, Material, and Processes .. 1-66 - Federal-Aid Provisions .. 1-66 - Sanitary Provisions .. 1-66 - Plant Pest Control Requirements .. 1-66 - Public Convenience and Safety .. 1-66 - Traffic Control Devices .. 1-68 - Responsibility for Use of Flaggers .. 1-69 - This Subsection Reserved .. 1-69 - Use of Explosives.
10 1-70 - Protection and Restoration of Property .. 1-71 - Protection and Restoration of Utilities and Services .. 1-73 - Protection of Historical and Archaeological Sites .. 1-74 - Forest Protection .. 1-74 - Responsibility for Damage Claims .. 1-74 - Opening Sections of Project to Traffic .. 1-75 - Contractor's Responsibility for Work .. 1-76 - No Personal Liability of Public Officials .. 1-77 - No Waiver of Legal Rights .. 1-77 - Furnishing Right-of-Way .. 1-77 - Buy America Provisions .. 1-77 - Defense of Lawsuits Challenge to Jurisdiction and Waiver of Immunity.
