DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Standard Specifications for ...

[Pages:826]RHODE ISLAND

DEPARTMENT OF

TRANSPORTATION

Standard Specifications for

Road and Bridge Construction

2004 EDITION (AMENDED MARCH 2018)

PREFACE (Amended)

This 2018 amended edition of the 2004 Rhode Island Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction is to be used on all contract work awarded by the Rhode Island Department of Transportation, and may also be incorporated by reference in contract work on local, secondary or urban systems and on other contract work in which the Department has an interest. These Specifications replace the original 2004 edition of the Standard Specifications and its amended editions of 2010 and 2013, and all Compilations, Supplemental Specifications and other revisions, modifications and updates to the 2004 edition published from 2004 through 2017.

These Specifications shall control the work on Rhode Island Department of Transportation construction contracts, except where modified by Supplemental Specifications or the contract Special Provisions, for all contracts awarded by the Department subsequent to the publication of this 2018 edition. In the event of conflict between the contract provisions and these Specifications, the contract provisions shall govern.

This publication is not available in print format, but may be obtained on Compact Disk (CDROM) in Adobe Acrobat format from:

Rhode Island Department of Transportation Contracts and Specifications Two Capitol Hill, Room 109

Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Tel.:(401) 222-2495

This publication may also be accessed on the Department of Transportation's website at:

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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

The 2004 edition of the Rhode Island Department of Transportation's Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction was developed by the Department's Specification and Procedures Committee, with oversight and technical assistance provided by the following:

James R. Capaldi, P.E., Director Edmund T. Parker, Jr., P.E., Chief Engineer Kazem Farhoumand, P.E., Deputy Chief Engineer, Design J. Michael Bennett, P.E., Deputy Chief Engineer, Environmental and Intermodal Planning Richard G. Fondi, Administrator, Construction Operations Colin Franco, P.E., Managing Engineer, Research and Technology Mark Felag, P.E., Chief Civil Engineer, Materials Christos Xenophontos, Administrator, Contracts and Specifications

Federal Highway Administration Construction Industries of Rhode Island Gordon R. Archibald, Inc. Plexus Corp.

Cover design by Hodge Graphics

Cover photograph: Dome of the R.I. Statehouse Photographed by Charles Aube

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION I

PART 100 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND COVENANTS

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Section 101 Definitions and Terms ............................................................ 1-1 Section 102 Bidding Requirements and Conditions ....................................... 1-11

102.01 Prequalification of Bidders ...................................................... 1-11 102.02 Contents of Proposal Forms .................................................... 1-11 102.03 Interpretation of Quantities in Bid Schedule ................................ 1-11 102.04 Examination of Plans, Specifications,

Special Provisions, and Site of Work ............................... 1-11 102.05 Preparation of Proposal .......................................................... 1-12 102.06 Proposal Guaranty ................................................................. 1-13 102.07 Irregular Proposals ................................................................. 1-13 102.08 Delivery of Proposals ............................................................ 1-15 102.09 Withdrawal or Revision of Proposals ......................................... 1-15 102.10 Combination or Conditional Proposals ....................................... 1-15 102.11 Public Opening of Proposals ................................................... 1-16 102.12 Disqualification of Bidders and Rejection of Proposals .................. 1-16 102.13 Material Guaranty ................................................................. 1-17 102.14 Bidding Certifications ............................................................. 1-17 Section 103 Award and Execution of the Contract ........................................ 1-20 103.01 Consideration of Proposals ...................................................... 1-20 103.02 Post-Qualification Requirements and Award of Contract ................ 1-20 103.03 Cancellation of Award ............................................................. 1-21 103.04 Return of Proposal Guaranty ................................................... 1-21 103.05 Contract Bond ...................................................................... 1-21 103.06 Execution and Approval of the Contract ..................................... 1-22 103.07 Failure to Execute Contract...................................................... 1-22 103.08 Escrow of Bid Documentation .................................................. 1-22 Section 104 Scope of Work ...................................................................... 1-24 104.01 Intent of Contract .................................................................. 1-24 104.02 Changes in the Contract ........................................................ 1-24 104.03 Differing Site Conditions ......................................................... 1-25 104.04 Alterations in the Plans or Details .......................................... .. 1-25 104.05 Extra Work .......................................................................... 1-25 104.06 Suspensions of Work Ordered by the Engineer ........................... 1-26 104.07 Significant Changes in the Character of the Work ........................ 1-26 104.08 Maintenance of Traffic ........................................................... 1-27 104.09 Maintenance of Public Access ................................................. 1-28 104.10 Rights In and Use of Materials Found on the Project .................... 1-29 104.11 Final Cleaning-Up ................................................................. 1-29 104.12 Railway ? Highway Provisions ................................................. 1-29 104.13 Construction Over or Adjacent to Navigable Waters ..................... 1-29 104.14 Contractor's Responsibility for the Work .................................... 1-30 104.15 Environmental Protection ........................................................ 1-30

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PART 100 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND COVENANTS (Continued)

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Section 105 Control of Work ................................................................... 1-31 105.01 Authority of the Engineer ....................................................... 1-31 105.02 Plans and Shop Drawings ..................................................... 1-32 105.03 Conformity with Plans and Specifications .................................. 1-33 105.04 Coordination of Plans, Specifications, Supplemental Specifications, and Special Provisions ........................... 1-33 105.05 Cooperation by Contractor .................................................... 1-34 105.06 Cooperation with Utilities ....................................................... 1-34 105.07 Cooperation between Contractors ........................................... 1-36 105.08 Construction Stakes, Lines and Grades .................................... 1-36 105.09 Authority and Duties of Resident Engineer ............................... 1-37 105.10 Inspection of Work ............................................................... 1-37 105.11 Removal of Unacceptable and Unauthorized Work ..................... 1-38 105.12 Load Restrictions ................................................................ 1-38 105.13 Maintenance during Construction ............................................ 1-38 105.14 Opening Sections of Project to Traffic ..................................... 1-39 105.15 Furnishing Right-of-Way ....................................................... 1-39 105.16 Failure to Maintain Roadway or Structure ................................ 1-39 105.17 Acceptance ........................................................................ 1-40 105.18 Claims for Adjustments and Disputes ...................................... 1-41 105.19 Procedure for Claims and Disputes ............................................ 1-44 105.20 Project Delays .................................................................... 1-44 105.21 Work Zone Training ............................................................. 1-45 105.22 Request for Information (RFI)................................................. 1-46

Section 106 Control of Material ................................................................ 1-47 106.01 Source of Supply and Quality Requirements ............................. 1-47 106.02 Local Material Sources ......................................................... 1-48 106.03 Samples, Tests, Cited Specifications ....................................... 1-49 106.04 Certification of Compliance ................................................... 1-49 106.05 Plant Inspection .................................................................. 1-49 106.06 Storage of Materials ............................................................. 1-50 106.07 Handling Materials ............................................................... 1-51 106.08 Unacceptable Materials ......................................................... 1-51 106.09 Department-Furnished Materials ............................................. 1-51

Section 107 Legal Relations and Responsibility to Public ............................... 1-52 107.01 Laws to be Observed ............................................................ 1-52 107.02 Specific Statutes Required to be Inserted ................................... 1-52 107.03 Permits, Licenses and Taxes ................................................... 1-55 107.04 Patented Devices, Materials and Processes .................................. 1-55 107.05 Restoration of Surfaces Opened by Permit ................................. 1-55 107.06 Federal-Aid Participation ....................................................... 1-55 107.07 Sanitary, Health and Safety Provisions ..................................... 1-55 107.08 Public Convenience and Safety ............................................... 1-56 107.09 Barricades and Warning Signs ................................................. 1-56 107.10 Use of Explosives .................................................................. 1-57 107.11 Protection and Restoration of Property and Landscape ................. 1-59 107.12 Forest Protection ............................................................................ 1-60 107.13 Responsibility for Damage Claims ............................................ 1-60

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PART 100 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND COVENANTS (Continued)

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107.14 Third Party Beneficiary Clause ................................................ 1-61 107.15 Personal Liability of Department Employees .............................. 1-62 107.16 No Waiver of Legal Rights ..................................................... 1-62 107.17 Hazardous Material ............................................................... 1-62 107.18 Civil Rights ......................................................................... 1-62 Section 108 Prosecution and Progress........................................................ 1-63 108.01 Subletting of Contract ............................................................ 1-63 108.02 Notice to Proceed ................................................................ 1-63 108.03 Prosecution and Progress ............................................................. 1-63 108.04 Limitation of Operations ......................................................... 1-77 108.05 Character of Workers ............................................................. 1-77 108.06 Methods and Equipment ........................................................ 1-77 108.07 Determination and Extension of Contract Time ........................... 1-78 108.08 Failure to Complete on Time ................................................... 1-79 108.09 Default of Contract ................................................................ 1-80 108.10 Termination of Contract ......................................................... 1-82 Section 109 Measurement and Payment ................................................... 1-85 109.01 Measurement of Quantities ..................................................... 1-85 109.02 Scope of Payment ................................................................ 1-88 109.03 Compensation for Altered Quantities ......................................... 1-88 109.04 Differing Site Conditions, Changes, Extra Work

and Force Account Work ............................................. 1-88 109.05 Eliminated Items .................................................................. 1-91 109.06 Partial Payments ................................................................... 1-91 109.07 Partial Payment of Lump Sum Items ......................................... 1-92 109.08 Payment of Withheld Funds ................................................... 1-93 109.09 Acceptance and Final Payment .............................................. 1-93 109.10 Compensation for Project Delays ............................................. 1-94 109.11 Prompt Payment Procedures .................................................. 1-95 109.12 Subcontractor Prompt Payment .................................................. 1-95

DIVISION II CONSTRUCTION DETAILS

PART 200 EARTHWORK AND EROSION CONTROL

Section 201 Section 202 Section 203 Section 204 Section 205 Section 206 Section 207 Section 208 Section 209

Site Preparation .................................................................. 2-1 Excavation and Embankment ................................................. 2-12 Structure Excavation and Backfill ............................................ 2-24 Trimming and Fine Grading ................................................... 2-31 Trench Excavation ............................................................... 2-32 Perimeter Erosion Controls..................................................... 2-38 Check Dams ....................................................................... 2-43 Temporary Dewatering Basins ................................................ 2-48 Storm Drain Protection .......................................................... 2-50

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PART 200 EARTHWORK AND EROSION CONTROL (Continued)

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Section 210 Section 211 Section 212

Section 213 Section 214

Stilling Basins for Water Pollution Control .................................. 2-53 Construction Accesses .......................................................... 2-54 Maintenance and Cleaning of Erosion

and Pollution Controls ................................................ 2-55 Placement of Millings Beneath Guardrail ................................... 2-59 Containment System for Control of Hydrodemolition Runoff and

Maintenance and Disposal of Hydrodemolition Runoff ........ 2-60

PART 300 AGGREGATE AND GRAVEL BASE AND SUBBASE COURSES

Section 301 Section 302 Section 303

Section 304

Aggregate and Gravel Base Courses ....................................... 3-1 Gravel Borrow Subbase Courses ............................................ 3-2 Special Graded Aggregate for Shaping

and Trimming Driveways or Shoulders ........................... 3-3 Selected Leveling and Filler Aggregate ..................................... 3-4

PART 400 BITUMINOUS PAVEMENTS

Section 401 Section 402 Section 403 Section 404 Section 405 Section 406

Section 407 Section 408

Section 409

Section 410 Section 411 Section 412 Section 413 Section 414

Dense Graded Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) Pavements ....................... 4-1 Friction Courses.................................................................... 4-23 Asphalt Emulsion Tack Coat .................................................. 4-26 Prime Coat ......................................................................... 4-28 Seal Coat ........................................................................... 4-30 Cold Recycled Base Course (Pavement Rehabilitation/Recycling) ........................................ 4-32 Hot Recycle Option for Bituminous Pavements .......................... 4-35 Cleaning and Sealing Cracks in Bituminous

Concrete Pavements ..................................................... 4-38 Sawing and Sealing Transverse Joints in Bituminous

Concrete Pavements Over Rigid Base ............................ 4-43 Temporary Patching of Potholes and Trenches ........................... 4-44 Paver Placed Elastomeric Surface Treatment ............................ 4-45 Rubberized Asphalt Chip Sealing ............................................. 4-49 [Section Not Used] ............................................................... 4-53 Warm Mix Additive ............................................................... 4-54

PART 500 CONCRETE PAVEMENTS

Section 501 Section 502

Portland Cement Concrete Pavement and Base .......................... 5-1 Full Depth Cleaning and Sealing of Joints and Cracks

Two and One-Half (2?) Inches Nominal Width or Less in Portland Cement Concrete Pavement ......................... 5-13

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