BRIDGE PAINTING, NEW CASTLE COUNTY, FY27

STATE OF DELAWARE
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
BID PROPOSAL
CONTRACT T202607701
BRIDGE PAINTING, NEW CASTLE COUNTY, FY27
Federal Aid No. ESTP-2026(02)
CFDA: 20.205
Advertisement Date: July 6, 2026
INCLUDED IN THIS DOCUMENT: ADDITIONAL BID PROPOSAL ITEMS:
BID PROPOSAL: ATTACHED OR POSTED DOCUMENTS:
GENERAL DESCRIPTION PROJECT PLANS
PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS NOTES QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (if posted)
REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
GENERAL NOTICES
BREAKOUT SHEETS
BIDDERS LIST
PAPER BIDDERS CONTACT DELDOT
FOR BID SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS:
DRUG TESTING AFFIDAVIT
CERTIFICATION FORM
BID BOND FORM
CD FOR BID PRICE ENTRY & PRINTING
BIDDERS LIST
This Bid Proposal and related documents can be viewed on bids.delaware.gov and bidx.com/de/
Internet Bids for Bidders with Bid Express(R) accounts can be submitted at BIDX.com/de; OR;
Paper Bids with CD will be received in the Bidder's Room at the DelDOT Administration Building, Dover, DE;
ALL BIDS DUE PRIOR TO 2:00 P.M. Local Time, AUGUST 4, 2026
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Bridge Painting, New Castle County, FY27 Federal Aid Project No. ESTP-2026(02)
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
A. BIDS DUE: AUGUST 4, 2026 PRIOR TO 2:00 P.M. Local Time - unless changed via Addendum.
BIDS MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA:
(a) Internet - Bidders with DelDOT Bid Express(R) accounts can submit bids at bidx.com/de/.
OR:
(b) Paper Bid Delivered To: Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT), Administration Building
North Entrance, Bidders Room, 800 Bay Road, Dover, DE 19901
For paper bids, contact DelDOT at dot-ask@delaware.gov or (302) 760-2031 to request a CD for bidding, required
forms, and instructions. Bidders enter their Bid Item prices onto the supplied CD then print the form and deliver
in a sealed envelope; the Bid Form, completed CD, and required documents prior to the Bid due date and time.
(CD's cannot be used to submit bids to bidx.com)
Do not submit both Internet and Paper Bids. If so, the Internet bid and documents will be rejected.
BID OPENING: Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at the Date and Time of the Bid Opening. The Bid
Opening will be held at the 'Paper Bid Delivered To' address shown above. Bidder bears the risk
of late delivery, bids received after the stated time will be returned unopened.
Attendance is not required. DelDOT offers a call-in number to hear the Bid Opening telephonically.
The telephone number to call is (302) 504-8986.
When prompted, enter Meeting number (access code): 651 529 280#
It is anticipated the telephone access information will remain the same for all Bid Openings.
B. PRE-BID MEETING: No
C. DBE GOAL: 0% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Goal.
Pursuant to the Interim Final Rule ("IFR") issued by the United States Department of Transportation ("U.S. DOT") on
September 30, 2025, this letting does not have a DBE participation goal as all DelDOT DBEs were decertified by the
IFR. DelDOT is undertaking the recertification process for DBEs pursuant to the IFR requirements. As DelDOT
currently has no certified DBEs, it is not feasible to impose or enforce a DBE participation goal for this letting. Upon
completion of DelDOT's DBE recertification process, or upon any modification of the IFR, whether through
amendment, clarification, or judicial action, DelDOT reserves the right to revise or reestablish a DBE participation
goal for this letting as may be directed by the U.S. DOT and in accordance with applicable federal regulations.
D. OJT TRAINEES: n/a
E. LOCATION: New Castle County
These improvements are more specifically shown on the Location Map(s) of the attached Plans.
F. DESCRIPTION: The improvements consist of furnishing all labor and materials to paint 9 Bridges in New Castle
County.\nBR 1-001, Rising Sun Road over Brandywine\nBR 1-027P, over US 13 at Wilm U\nBR 1-155, Old Capitol
Trail over RCC\nBR 1-229A, SR2 over Middle Run\nBR 1-279E&W, SR 273 over Christina\nBR 1-640 SR 2 over
Centerville Road\nBR 1-701, Otts Chapel Road over I95\nBR 1-740, Ramp to I-295 NB over I-295 SB.. Follow other
incidental construction in accordance with the location, notes and details shown on the plans, and as directed by the
Engineer.
G. BUY AMERICA REQUIREMENTS APPLY - Build America, Buy America Act, refer to 'GENERAL NOTICES'.
H. COMPLETION TIME: All work on this contract must be complete within 244 Calendar Days.
Extensions of contract time due to weather are specified in the Standard Specifications Section 108.7F, weather days.
It is estimated a Notice to Proceed is issued such that work starts on or about April 1, 2027.
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I. SPECIFICATIONS FOR ROAD AND BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION, DELAWARE DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION, JANUARY 2026 apply to this Bid Proposal and Project. The Contractor shall make himself
aware of any revisions and corrections and apply them to the applicable item(s) of this contract. The Standard
Specifications can be viewed here. Units of Measure can be found at 101.4.
J. ATTACHMENTS: Included as part of this Bid Proposal are; Project Plans; Questions & Answers (if posted);
Addenda, Referenced Documents, Documents Posted with this Bid Proposal; and Bid documents mailed to contractors.
K. ADDENDA: All Addenda are posted on the internet at bids.delaware.gov, and bidx.com/de/ and are included as part
of the Bid Proposal. The Bidder is responsible to check the Website as needed to ensure that the Bidder is aware of
Addenda that are included in the Bid Proposal. If Addenda are issued, the final Addendum will be posted no later than
the end of the day two business days prior to the bid date. Each Addendum number and issue date must be entered on
the submitted Certification Form. This original Bid Proposal will not be updated, you must refer to each Addendum.
L. QUESTIONS: E-MAIL TO; dot-ask@delaware.gov
Questions regarding this project are to be e-mailed to the above address no less than six business days prior to the bid
opening date in order to receive a posted response. Please include the Contract number in the subject line. Questions
and responses are posted at bids.delaware.gov, and bidx.com/de/. The date of the final posted Questions and Answers
document must be entered on the submitted Certification Form.
M. ROAD USER COSTS:
FAILURE TO OPEN PROJECT TO UNRESTRICTED HIGHWAY TRAFFIC ON TIME
Late Opening of Extended Duration Detours
A Road User Cost (RUC) will be assessed for each calendar day the roadway is not fully opened to traffic in excess
of the allowable closure duration identified in the Plans. The full daily RUC is assessed regardless of what time of
day the roadway or ramp is reopened, starting at 12:00 AM. As such, no consideration will be given for partial
calendar days.
Table 1
BR 1-001, Rising Sun Lane
Allowable Extended Duration Detour Road User Cost Per Day Exceeding
Allowable Detour Duration
45 days $1000
Table 2
BR 1-155, Old Capitol Trail
Allowable Extended Duration Detour Road User Cost Per Day Exceeding
Allowable Detour Duration
30 days $2000
Example calculation for assessment of Road User Cost:
A RUC of $2,000 will be assessed for each calendar day Old Capitol Trail is not fully opened to traffic in excess of
the allowable closure duration The duration of the allowable closure of Old Capitol Trail according to the Plans is
30 calendar days. If the roadway is reopened at 12:05 AM on day 31, the full amount of the $2,000 RUC will be
assessed.
Late Opening of Temporary Lane Closures
Interim Road User Costs (RUC) for delays in opening lanes will be assessed according to the below charts. Refer to
the Allowable Lane Closure Table in the Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) plans for start and end times of allowable
lane closures.
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Table 3
BR 1-027P, US 13 at Lincoln Ave
Time All Lanes Reopened After End of Road User Cost
Allowable Closure Hours
1st 15-minute increment $400
2nd 15-minute increment $800
3rd 15-minute increment $1200
4th 15-minute increment $1600
5th 15-minute increment $2000
6th 15-minute increment $2500
7th 15-minute increment $3000
8th 15-minute increment $3500
*After the first two hours beyond the allowable lane closure hour limit, RUC will
accrue at $500 per 15 min, up to a day total of $7400. The RUC values within the chart are not
cumulative, payments made after the first two hours are.
Table 4
BR 1-279 E & W, SR 273
Time All Lanes Reopened After End of Road User Cost
Allowable Closure Hours
1st 15-minute increment $400
2nd 15-minute increment $800
3rd 15-minute increment $1200
4th 15-minute increment $1600
5th 15-minute increment $2000
6th 15-minute increment $2500
7th 15-minute increment $3000
8th 15-minute increment $3500
*After the first two hours beyond the allowable lane closure hour limit, RUC will accrue at
$500 per 15 min, up to a day total of $7400. The RUC values within the chart are not
cumulative, payments made after the first two hours are.
Table 5
BR 1-640, Centerville Road
Time All Lanes Reopened After End of Road User Cost
Allowable Lane Closure Hours
1st 15-minute increment $100
2nd 15-minute increment $200
3rd 15-minute increment $300
4th 15-minute increment $400
5th 15-minute increment $600
6th 15-minute increment $800
7th 15-minute increment $1000
8th 15-minute increment $1200
*After the first two hours beyond the allowable lane closure hour limit, RUC will
accrue at $200 per 15 min, up to a day total of $2500. The RUC values within the chart are not
cumulative, payments made after the first two hours are.
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Table 6
BR 1-701, Otts Chapel Road
Time All Lanes Reopened After End of Road User Cost
Allowable Lane Closure Hours
1st 15-minute increment $100
2nd 15-minute increment $200
3rd 15-minute increment $300
4th 15-minute increment $400
5th 15-minute increment $600
6th 15-minute increment $800
7th 15-minute increment $1000
8th 15-minute increment $1200
*After the first two hours beyond the allowable lane closure hour limit, RUC will accrue at
$200 per 15 min, up to a day total of $2500. The RUC values within the chart are not
cumulative, payments made after the first two hours are.
Table 7
BR 1-701, I-95 NB & SB
Time All Lanes Reopened After End of Road User Cost
Allowable Lane Closure Hours
1st 15-minute increment $250
2nd 15-minute increment $500
3rd 15-minute increment $750
4th 15-minute increment $1000
5th 15-minute increment $2000
6th 15-minute increment $3000
7th 15-minute increment $4000
8th 15-minute increment $5000
*After the first two hours beyond the allowable lane closure hour limit, RUC will accrue at
$1000 per 15 min, up to a day total of $15,000. The RUC values within the
chart are not cumulative, payments made after the first two hours are.
Table 8
BR 1-740, Ramp over I-295 SB
Time All Lanes Reopened After End of Road User Cost
Allowable Lane Closure Hours
1st 15-minute increment $250
2nd 15-minute increment $500
3rd 15-minute increment $750
4th 15-minute increment $1000
5th 15-minute increment $2000
6th 15-minute increment $3000
7th 15-minute increment $4000
8th 15-minute increment $5000
*After the first two hours beyond the allowable lane closure hour limit, RUC will accrue at
$1000 per 15 min, up to a day total of $15,000. The RUC values within the
chart are not cumulative, payments made after the first two hours are.
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Table 9
BR 1-740, I-295 SB under Ramp
Time All Lanes Reopened After End of Road User Cost
Allowable Lane Closure Hours
1st 15-minute increment $250
2nd 15-minute increment $500
3rd 15-minute increment $750
4th 15-minute increment $1000
5th 15-minute increment $2000
6th 15-minute increment $3000
7th 15-minute increment $4000
8th 15-minute increment $5000
*After the first two hours beyond the allowable lane closure hour limit, RUC will accrue at
$1000 per 15 min, up to a day total of $15,000. The RUC values within the
chart are not cumulative, payments made after the first two hours are.
Example calculation for assessment of Road User Cost:
For the use of this example, the lane closure matrix on the MOT plans will have all lanes open time of 6:00 AM.
1) Failure to reopen I-95 NB until 7:05 AM, during the 5th 15-minute increment, local time: Per
table 7, RUC of $2000 will be accessed.
2) Failure to reopen I-95 NB until 8:20 AM, local time:
Per table 1, a RUC of $11,000 will be accessed.
* 6:00 AM - 7:59 AM = $5000 for the first two-hour period
* 8:00 AM - 9:20 AM= $1000 x (6) 15min increments = $6000
Assessment of RUC will be made through Item 763525 - Road User Cost. The Engineer will be the sole approving
authority as to when the project is complete after traffic is returned to its ultimate alignment and when the
contractors work activities will permit highway traffic ultimate lane width and shoulder width.
N. FLAGGERS:
A. Included in the Bid Proposal are the prevailing wages for highway construction as determined by the Department
of Labor of the State of Delaware in accordance with Title 29 Del. C. 6960, relating to wages and the regulations
implementing that Section.
B. Flaggers must be bid at a minimum equal to the Laborer wage rate and may be bid up to, but not to exceed, 3 times
the Laborer wage rate in accordance with the County where the Work is being performed.
C. The Department will adjust the bid to the minimum for prices bid below the minimum acceptable bid and to the
maximum for prices bid above the maximum allowable bid prior to award of the Contract.
1. Flagger overtime must be bid at minimum of 1.45 times and may be bid up to a maximum of 4.35 times, the
Laborer wage rate in accordance with the County where the Work is being performed.
2. When a Contract for a Project contains both Federal Davis-Bacon and State of Delaware prevailing wage
standards, the employer's minimum wage obligations are determined by whichever standards are higher.
D. Overtime:
1. Payment for overtime will be considered on a weekly basis for time worked in excess of 40 hours for a
continuous 7-day period beginning Monday and ending Sunday inclusive.
2. Time worked on other Projects or Work activities other than flagging will not be counted in the normal 40 hours
or the overtime.
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E. The cost of the flagging operation when performed by others who are not the Contractor's employees will not be
included in the 50% subcontracting limit as outlined in Section 108.1.
O. PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS NOTES:
1. BIDDERS MUST BE REGISTERED with DelDOT in order to submit a bid. Registrations are now completed online
through SimpliGov. To complete registration or for more information, click here.
2. SURETY BOND - Each proposal must be accompanied by a deposit of either surety bond or security for a sum equal
to at least 10% of the amount bid.
3. DELAWARE'S CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION ACT - 19 Del.C. 3601 et seq, requires all contractors and
subcontractors to register with the Delaware Department of Labor before performing construction services or
maintenance. Refer to the GENERAL NOTICES section for further information.
4. DRUG TESTING - Regulation 4104; The state Office of Management and Budget has developed regulations that
require Contractors and Subcontractors to implement a program of mandatory drug testing for Employees who work on
Large Public Works Contracts funded all or in part with public funds pursuant to 29 Del.C. 6908(a)(6). Refer to the
full requirements at the following link:
https://regulations.delaware.gov/AdminCode/title19/4000/4100/4104.shtml#TopOfPage
Note a few of the requirements;
* At bid submission - Each bidder must submit with the bid a single signed affidavit certifying that the bidder and
its subcontractors has in place or will implement during the entire term of the contract a Mandatory Drug Testing
Program that complies with the regulation (a blank affidavit form is attached);
* At least two business days prior to contract execution - The awarded Contractor shall provide to DelDOT copies
of the Employee Drug Testing Program for the Contractor, each participating DBE firm, and all other listed
Subcontractors;
* Subcontractors - Contractors that employ Subcontractors on the job site may do so only after submitting a copy
of the Subcontractor's Employee Drug Testing Program along with the standard required subcontractor
information. A Subcontractor shall not commence work until DelDOT has approved the program in writing.
5. PERFORMANCE-BASED RATING SYSTEM - 29 Del.C. 6962 (c)(12)(a) requires DelDOT to include a
performance-based rating system for contractors. The Performance Rating for each Contractor shall be used as a
prequalification to bid at the time of bid. Refer to 'General Notices' for details.
6. NO RETAINAGE will be withheld on this contract unless through the Performance-Based Rating System.
7. EXTERNAL COMPLAINT PROCEDURE can be viewed on DelDOT's Website, Contractor Compliance/EEO -
Delaware Department of Transportation calling (302) 760-2035
REVISED
8. DBE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS As a result of the Issuance of the IFR on September 30, 2025, all of DelDOT
DBEs were decertified. DelDOT is undertaking the recertification process for DBEs pursuant to the IFR requirements.
As DelDOT currently has no certified DBEs, it is not feasible to require the submission of a DelDOT DBE Project
Participation Affidavit for this letting. Companies bidding on this letting are NOT required to submit a DBE Project
Participation Affidavit with their bid. Once DelDOT has recertified DBEs using the IFR requirements, this
requirement will be reinstated.
REVISED
9. DelDOT CERTIFIED DBE UTILIZATION COMMITMENT STATEMENT As a result of the Issuance of the
IFR on September 30, 2025, all DelDOT DBEs were decertified. DelDOT is undertaking the recertification process
for DBEs pursuant to the IFR requirements. As DelDOT currently has no certified DBEs, it is not feasible to require
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the submission of a DelDOT Certified DBE Utilization Commitment Statement for this letting. Companies bidding
on this letting are NOT required to submit a DelDOT Certified DBE Utilization Commitment Statement with their bid.
Once DelDOT has recertified DBEs using the IFR requirements, this requirement will be reinstated.
10. FLATWORK CONCRETE TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION TRAINING:
Section 501.3, 503.3, 505.3, 610.3, 701.3 and 702.3 of the 2026 Standard Specifications require contractors to provide
an American Concrete Institute (ACI) or National Ready-Mix Concrete Association (NRMCA) certified concrete
flatwork technician to supervise all finishing of flatwork concrete.
11. BREAKOUT SHEETS MUST be submitted with your bid documents. Attach the breakout sheet(s) to the proposal.
Failure to submit the breakout sheet with the proposal will result in the Department declaring the proposal as non-
responsive and rejecting the bid.
12. NOTE that FHWA Form 1273 (attached) has been modified effective October 23, 2023. Changes are reviewed here.
13. SIGNAGE LANGUAGE:
In order to maintain effective communication with the traveling public, only place signs, banners, flags, or other displays
within the projects limits that meet the requirements of the latest version of the Delaware Manual on Uniform Traffic
Control Devices. Any signs or other materials which deviate from the MUTCD, must be preapproved by the Engineer.
The only signage and materials which may be displayed upon vehicles and equipment within the Project area are signs
denoting the name of the Contractor and any subcontractors and other signs and/or materials required and approved
pursuant to the MUTCD and the Engineer. Contractor shall immediately remove any signs or materials within the
Project that does not meet these requirements immediately upon notification by the Engineer. Failure to remove signs
or other materials following notification from the Engineer will result in Liquidated Damages being assessed in the
manner and amount specified in the Standard Specifications section 108.9.A.
REVISED
14. Bidders List Requirement:
Under 49 CFR 26.11 DelDOT must collect bidders list information from ALL contractors and subcontractors who
seek to work on federally assisted contracts. The submitted information must be complete and must include the
required information for the prime and all (DBE and non-DBE) subcontractors, service providers, manufacturers,
distributors, and suppliers.
ALL bidders must complete the Bidders List Form (attached as an exhibit) and submit it at the time of bid.
Late submission of this information will not be accepted. Submitted information must include the following for
those being proposed to work on the contract if awarded:
Firm name;
Firm address including ZIP code;
Firm's status as a DBE or non-DBE (SEE NOTE BELOW effective 10-1-2025);
NAICS code applicable to each scope of work the firm sought to perform in its bid;
Age of the firm; and
The annual gross receipts of the firm shown as an approximate range (i.e., $1-3 million)
This information will be maintained as confidential to the extent allowable by federal and state law.
NOTE: Based upon the IFR issued September 30, 2025, all DelDOT certified DBEs have been decertified. As such,
for this letting, bidders should NOT identify in the bidders list whether a proposed contractor or subcontractor is a
DBE as no companies have currently been certified as a DBE under the new IFR requirements. That block should be
left blank. Bidders will be advised once DBE's have been re-certified pursuant to the requirements of the IFR at which
time bidders will be required to provide this information.
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Additionally, pursuant to the IFR, and the guidance letter issued by U.S. DOT on September 30, 2025, DelDOT has
been directed not to use race or sex as presumptions for consideration of a company as a DBE. As such, bidders should
NOT identify in the bidders list a proposed contractor or subcontractor's sex or race. Those blocks should be left
blank. DelDOT anticipates providing a revised Bidders List Form in the near future, which contains only those sections
required by the IFR.
Failure to submit the required bidders list documentation at the time bid will result in the bidder being deemed
non-responsive and therefore ineligible for award of the contract.
15. 1273-23 REQUIRED CONTRACT PROVISIONS FEDERAL-AID CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS is posted
with Referenced Documents and part of this Bid Proposal.
16. PREVAILING WAGE RATES are posted with Referenced Documents and part of this Bid Proposal.
17. SPECIAL PROVISIONS LIST is posted with Referenced Documents and part of this Bid Proposal.
18. STATEMENTS are posted with the Referenced Documents and are part of this Bid Proposal.
19. ITEMS (Quantity Summary Sheets) are posted with the Referenced Documents and are part of this Bid Proposal.
20. 8 SETS of ARCHIVE PLANS have been posted for "INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES" Only.
21. REVISED SPEC LANGUAGE:
The Revised Inspection Framework - January 2026 (2026 Inspection Framework) shall apply to this contract.
Delete from Section 101.3
Primary inspection. The inspection (formerly referred to as Final Inspection) conducted by the engineer to determine
if the contractor has satisfactorily completed the project, or a portion of the project, in accordance with the contract.
Insert within Section 101.3
Acceptance Inspection. The inspection (formerly referred to as Primary Inspection) conducted by the Administering
Section, contractor, and accepting section confirming that primary inspection punch list items have been addressed.
Primary inspection. The inspection (formerly referred to as initial inspection) conducted by the Department to review
all contract work has been completed in accordance with the Plans, Standard Specifications, Special Provisions, and
Standard Construction Details. The inspection is confirmation of the work completed per the contract documents.
Project Acceptance. The Department's notification to the Contractor that the time charges will cease, and construction
activities are completed, releasing the contractor from liability and repairs or maintenance to the completed work.
Revise Section 104.12.A as follows.
A. Before acceptance inspection, clean rubbish, excess materials, temporary structures, and equipment from the
project, from any publicly owned borrow source used to complete the work, and from areas affected by the
contractor in connection with the work within the right-of-way. Cut all grass and weeds taller than 6-inches.
The cost of the final cleanup is incidental to Item 763000, Initial Expense, De-Mobilization.
Revise Section 105.4.F as follows.
F. Submit copies of manufacturer's catalog cuts, drawings, wiring diagrams, and other relevant documents with
working drawings for electrical and mechanical equipment. After the Department has reviewed all items of a
particular system, prepare an instruction book for the particular system. Fasten and bind the items listed below
in a leather or heavy plastic cover book with a title clearly shown. Provide five copies of the book to the engineer
before acceptance inspection. Make the books available when connecting and energizing electrical and
mechanical systems. Ensure that the final bound copies reflect changes or adjustments made during the work.
Include the following in the instruction book:
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1. An equipment list.
2. A complete description of the equipment.
3. The sequence of operation including inter-locking and protective features.
4. The use of by-pass switches.
5. A detailed description of all wiring circuits.
6. A recommended spare parts list.
7. Renewal parts bulletins.
8. Instruction bulletins for the provided equipment.
9. Diagrams and drawings of reduced size suitable for binding.
10. An index listing all items.
Revise Section 105.13.D as follows.
D. Include the cost of maintenance work during construction and before completion of the acceptance inspection
punch list in the proposal. The Department will pay the cost of maintenance work occurring after completion
of the acceptance inspection punch list.
Revise Section 105.14.A as follows.
A. The engineer may order opening of certain sections of the work to traffic or other use before the contractor
completes the work or before the engineer accepts the work. The Department will not consider opening sections
of the work as constituting acceptance of the work or a waiver of any contract provisions. The engineer will
pay the cost of repairing damage to the work caused by opening work to vehicular traffic unless opening the
roadway is due to the fault, or inactivity of, the contractor or the contractor caused the damage. All other
maintenance costs including, but not limited to, mowing grass and general cleanup are the contractor's
responsibility until completion of the acceptance inspection punch list to the Department's satisfaction.
Maintenance costs for work involving landscaping and vegetative growth are the contractor's responsibility
until final acceptance.
Revise Section 105.16 as follows.
A. Partial Acceptance.
1. The decision to partially accept a portion of the project is solely at the discretion of the engineer. The
engineer may partially accept portions of the work. The Department will not consider partial acceptance as
constituting acceptance of the work that has not been partially accepted or a waiver of any contract
provisions. The Department will maintain the partially accepted portion of the project, including repairing
damage caused by the public.
B. Project Acceptance
1. The Department will cease counting contract time when the project reaches substantial completion as
defined in Section 101.3, Definitions.
2. Substantial Completion Verification
a. Upon receiving the contractor's notice of substantial completion of the project, the Department will
verify all contract items are complete as defined in Section 101.3, Definitions. Items not deemed
complete shall be completed by contractor prior to Department issuance of Substantial Completion.
b. After issuance of Substantial Completion, request Primary Inspection from the Department.
c. The Department will schedule the Primary Inspection within 30 calendar days of the request.
3. Primary Inspection
a. The Department/Administering Section will conduct a Primary Inspection with the completion of
105.16.2 Substantial Completion Verification. The Administering Section will note and provide a
written punch list by stations and in detail identifying work or conditions requiring correction. The
punch list will include ADA inspection deficiencies.
b. Perform the corrective work noted on the punch list within 30 calendar days upon receipt of the punch
list created by the Administering Section, unless the parties mutually agree to extend the time frame.
c. Upon completion of the primary inspection punch list, request an acceptance inspection from the
Department. Prior to acceptance inspection scheduling, the Administering Section will confirm and
annotate the primary inspection punch list and ensure ADA Inspection deficiencies have been addressed
and documented.
d. The Administering Section will schedule Acceptance inspection with the Maintenance District within
30 days of confirmation of primary punch list item completion.
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