2004 English Special Provisions to Item 008 - Prosecution and Progress (All)


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SP008-175  PDF  RTF   - For project 0353-02-063 in Denton County. Working day charges will begin 210 calendar days after the date of the written authorization to begin work, or the first day of construction activity if the work is initiated within the 210 day period. One-Time Use.
SP008-174  PDF  RTF   - For project 0500-03-575 in Harris County. The Department may suspend work with this 180 day delay. One-Time Use.
SP008-173  PDF  RTF   - For project 0271-15-086 in Harris County. For this project, Item 008, “Prosecution and Progress,” of the Standard Specifications, is hereby amended with respect to the clauses cited below, and no other clauses or requirements of this Item are waived or changed hereby. One-Time Use.
SP008-172  PDF  RTF   - For project 1978-01-050 in Tarrant County. Provides requirements for the project schedule. One-Time Use.
SP008-171  PDF  RTF   - For project 1545-01-015 in Dimmit County. For this project, Item 008, “Prosecution and Progress,” of the Standard Specifications, is hereby amended with respect to the clauses cited below, and no other clauses or requirements of this Item are waived or changed hereby. One-Time Use.
SP008-170  PDF  RTF   - For project 1138-02-015 in Cameron County. A 180 day utility adjustment period is required on the project. If utility relocation work is finished prior to the end of the 180 days, the Engineer and Contractor may mutually agree in writing to resume work earlier. One-Time Use.
SP008-169  PDF  RTF   - For project 0369-01-033 in Uvalde County. For this project, Item 008, “Prosecution and Progress,” of the Standard Specifications, is hereby amended with respect to the clauses cited below, and no other clauses or requirements of this Item are waived or changed hereby. One-Time Use.
SP008-168  PDF  RTF   - For project 0863-01-047 in Cameron County. For this project, Item 008, “Prosecution and Progress,” of the Standard Specifications, is hereby amended with respect to the clauses cited below, and no other clauses or requirements of this Item are waived or changed hereby. One-Time Use.
SP008-167  PDF  RTF   - For project 0027-06-056, 0027-10-062, 0027-12-097, 0050-06-080, 0086-14-046, 0111-03-031, 0500-03-044, 0912-34-144, 0912-71-894, 0912-72-296, 1400-04-011, 2105-01-020, 3158-01-031, 3187-01-005, 3256-04-061, 8170-12-001 in Fort Bend, Harris, Montgomery, Webb Counties. For this project, Item 008, “Prosecution and Progress,” of the Standard Specifications, is hereby amended with respect to the clauses cited below, and no other clauses or requirements of this Item are waived or changed hereby. One-Time Use.
SP008-166  PDF  RTF   - For project 0027-06-056 in Fort Bend, Harris Counties. For this project, Item 008, “Prosecution and Progress,” of the Standard Specifications, is hereby amended with respect to the clauses cited below, and no other clauses or requirements of this Item are waived or changed hereby. One-Time Use.
SP008-164  PDF  RTF   - For project 0047-06-147, 0047-07-206 in Collin, Dallas Counties. Allows the Department to suspend work under this contract for a maximum of 270 days due to Right of Way acquisitions. One-Time Use.
SP008-163  PDF  RTF   - For project 2121-02-152 in El Paso County. Places RUC insentive/disincentive and CALD on the contract. One-Time Use.
SP008-162  PDF  RTF   - Removes software specific references. As a result, the scheduling software preference must be stated in the general notes to Item 8. For One-Time-Use only until approval for a state-wide special provision is received. (Change Memo: de-05-14). Statewide Use.
SP008-161  PDF  RTF   - For project 0015-01-229 in McLennan County. Provides for working day charges to begin 230 calendar days after the date of the written authorization to begin work or the first day of construction activity if the work is initiated within the 230 day period. One-Time Use.
SP008-160  PDF  RTF   - For project 0080-07-094 in Tarrant County. Defines substantial completion as when all work for a specified milestone is completed, and traffic is following the lane arrangement as shown on the plans for the roadway in the next phase of work or final configuration. One-Time Use.
SP008-159  PDF  RTF   - For project 0549-03-018 in Collin County. Except for Item 100 work, allows the Department to suspend work under this contract for a maximum of 270 days due to utility adjustment delays and Right of Way acquisitions. One-Time Use.
SP008-158  PDF  RTF   - For project 0394-02-094 in El Paso County. Allows the Department to suspend work under this contract, for a maximum of 180 days due to utility adjustment delays and Right of Way encroachments. One-Time Use.
SP008-157  PDF  RTF   - For project 0027-09-100 in Harris County. Allows the Department to suspend work for 90 days. One-Time Use.
SP008-156  PDF  RTF   - For project 2635-02-022 in Randall County. Allows a 180 day delay of time charges for right-of-way acquisitions and utility adjustments. One-Time Use.
SP008-155  PDF  RTF   - For project 0028-05-042 in Liberty County. SP provides for the ability to suspend time charges for the project for utility relocations or finalization of environmental permits for up to 180 calendar days. One-Time Use.
SP008-154  PDF  RTF   - For project 0017-10-253 in Bexar County. This requires the hourly lane rental rates will be assessed proportionally for an hour period for lane closures that are less than one hour in duration. One-Time Use.
SP008-153  PDF  RTF   - For project 2054-02-016 in Denton County. Needed for A+B bidding using CALD rather than RUC. One-Time Use.
SP008-151  PDF  RTF   - For project 0016-04-104, 0016-05-106, 0017-10-261, 0017-10-268, 0017-10-269, 0017-10-271, 0025-02-196, 0025-02-201, 0025-09-076, 0072-07-059, 0072-07-060, 0253-04-148, 0521-05-139, 0521-06-135 in Bexar, Comal Counties. Accesses lane rental charges by the whole hour. One-Time Use.
SP008-150  PDF  RTF   - For project 0006-18-050, 0007-06-086, 0025-02-194, 0049-12-086, 0068-01-066, 0092-07-045, 0166-08-043 in Austin, Bexar, Dallas, Eastland, Lubbock, Taylor, Walker Counties. This SP clarifies that for A+B projects the calendar days bid will be the basis of the completion date(s). It explains how Road User Costs and Contract Liquidated damages will be charged. Use of this special provision requires approval from the Director of the Construction Division. One-Time Use.
SP008-149  PDF  RTF   - For project 0911-29-036 in Sabine County. The SP delays the start of the project 120 calendar days or until approved by the Engineer. One-Time Use.
SP008-148  PDF  RTF   - For project 0500-03-575, 0508-01-332 in Harris County. The provision specifies that the Department may suspend work under this contract, due to the manufacturing of materials and installation of the electrical services for a maximum of 120 days. One-Time Use.
SP008-147  PDF  RTF   - For project 0901-19-173 in Grayson County. Allows work to be suspended ''as shown in the contract'' i.e. specific language in the General Notes regarding a limited delay for right-of-way acquisition and utility relocation. One-Time Use.
SP008-146  PDF  RTF   - For project 0014-16-255 in Tarrant County. Failure to substantially complete the milestone by April 30, 2015 and the project within the established number of working days will result in daily liquidated damages. One-Time Use.
SP008-145  PDF  RTF   - For project 0014-16-255 in Tarrant County. Required in the plans to provide a 180 days delay for working charges to begin while allowing the contractor to begin work earlier if directed by the Engineer. One-Time Use.
SP008-144  PDF  RTF   - For project 0038-02-031, 0038-03-034, 0039-17-176, 0669-01-043, 0862-01-037 in Hidalgo, Zapata Counties. Changed the continuous work to include ''unless shown in the plans'' to accommodate a utility delay general note. One-Time Use.
SP008-143  PDF  RTF   - For project 0047-14-068, 0050-06-081, 0111-03-031, 0134-09-034, 0135-02-049, 0135-11-018, 0197-02-108, 0271-14-213, 0281-02-039, 0353-02-063, 0500-03-573, 0508-01-276, 0523-10-034, 08170-12-001, 0976-01-019, 1014-03-049, 1311-01-034, 1315-02-009, 1567-01-025 in Collin, Dallas, Denton, Fort Bend, Harris, Montgomery, Rockwall Counties. Provides 270 calendar days for utility clearance before working day charges begin. One-Time Use.
SP008-142  PDF  RTF   - For project 1601-02-023 in Parker County. Provides milestone descriptions. One-Time Use.
SP008-141  PDF  RTF   - For project 0016-06-046, 2452-02-082 in Bexar, Guadalupe Counties. Lane closure assessment fees. One-Time Use.
SP008-140  PDF  RTF   - For project 0920-38-237 in Jefferson County. For this project, Item 008, “Prosecution and Progress,” of the Standard Specifications, is hereby amended with respect to the clauses cited below, and no other clauses or requirements of this Item are waived or changed hereby. One-Time Use. One-Time Use.
SP008-139  PDF  RTF   - For project 0055-08-113 in McLennan County. Allows for Incentives and Disentives to be as shown on the plans. Road user cost by the hour. One-Time Use.
SP008-138  PDF  RTF   - For project 2075-02-045, 2075-02-061, 3136-01-171 in Smith, Travis Counties. Provides for application of no- excuse incentives. One-Time Use.
SP008-137  PDF  RTF   - For project 0123-04-019 in Rusk County. Provides for application of no- excuse incentives and disincentives. One-Time Use.
SP008-136  PDF  RTF   - For project 3510-05-018 in Harris County. For this project, Item 008, “Prosecution and Progress,” of the Standard Specifications, is hereby amended with respect to the clauses cited below, and no other clauses or requirements of this Item are waived or changed hereby. One-Time Use.
SP008-135  PDF  RTF   - For project 3510-05-023 in Harris County. For this project, Item 008, “Prosecution and Progress,” of the Standard Specifications, is hereby amended with respect to the clauses cited below, and no other clauses or requirements of this Item are waived or changed hereby. One-Time Use.
SP008-134  PDF  RTF   - For project 3510-05-022 in Harris County. For this project, Item 008, “Prosecution and Progress,” of the Standard Specifications, is hereby amended with respect to the clauses cited below, and no other clauses or requirements of this Item are waived or changed hereby. One-Time Use.
SP008-133  PDF  RTF   - For project 3510-05-019 in Harris County. For this project, Item 008, “Prosecution and Progress,” of the Standard Specifications, is hereby amended with respect to the clauses cited below, and no other clauses or requirements of this Item are waived or changed hereby. One-Time Use.
SP008-132  PDF  RTF   - For project 0910-12-060 in Van Zandt County. For this project, Item 008, “Prosecution and Progress,” of the Standard Specifications, is hereby amended with respect to the clauses cited below, and no other clauses or requirements of this Item are waived or changed hereby. One-Time Use.
SP008-131  PDF  RTF   - For project 0424-07-009 in Smith County. For this project, Item 008, “Prosecution and Progress,” of the Standard Specifications, is hereby amended with respect to the clauses cited below, and no other clauses or requirements of this Item are waived or changed hereby. One-Time Use.
SP008-130  PDF  RTF   - For project 0138-05-052 in Rusk County. For this project, Item 008, “Prosecution and Progress,” of the Standard Specifications, is hereby amended with respect to the clauses cited below, and no other clauses or requirements of this Item are waived or changed hereby. One-Time Use.
SP008-129  PDF  RTF   - For project 6224-42-001 in Parker County. Working day charges will begin 45 calendar days after the date of the written authorization to begin work. One-Time Use.
SP008-128  PDF  RTF   - For project 2552-03-034 in El Paso County. For this project, Item 008, “Prosecution and Progress,” of the Standard Specifications, is hereby amended with respect to the clauses cited below, and no other clauses or requirements of this Item are waived or changed hereby. One-Time Use.
SP008-127  PDF  RTF   - For project 2552-01-036 in El Paso County. “Prosecution and Progress,” of the Standard Specifications, is hereby amended with respect to the clauses cited below, and no other clauses or requirements of this Item are waived or changed hereby. One-Time Use.
SP008-126  PDF  RTF   - For project 2552-01-036 in El Paso County. Informs the Contractor that ongoing utility relocation or ROW acquisition may necessitate a suspension of work. One-Time Use.
SP008-125  PDF  RTF   - Provides for a daily “intersection rental charge” based on road user costs. Districtwide Use. Dallas District.
SP008-124  PDF  RTF   - VOID - DO NOT USE. For project 0151-06-135, 0151-09-140, 0265-02-033, 1186-01-088, 6219-75-001 in Travis County. For this project, Item 008, “Prosecution and Progress,” of the Standard Specifications, is amended with respect to the clauses cited below, and no other clauses or requirements of this Item are waived or changed One-Time Use.
SP008-123  PDF  RTF   - For project 0353-02-060 in Denton County. For this project, Item 008, “Prosecution and Progress,” of the Standard Specifications, is hereby amended with respect to the clauses cited below, and no other clauses or requirements of this Item are waived or changed hereby. One-Time Use.
SP008-122  PDF  RTF   - For project 0173-04-025 in Kaufman County. Informs contractor on the type, duration, and inspection of the warranty work for the spur track relocation portion of the project. One-Time Use.
SP008-121  PDF  RTF   - For project 0314-01-074 in Parker County. Changes are job specific location identifications and milestones, needed to expedite construction/minimize ramp closure times. One-Time Use.
SP008-120  PDF  RTF   - For project 0912-72-001 in Harris County. Wording addresses concerns that time suspension may be necessary due to utility relocations. One-Time Use.
SP008-119  PDF  RTF   - Removes the requirement to execute the subcontractor agreement between the prime contractor and the subcontractor prior to receiving the approval from the Engineer to sublet a portion of the construction. Required for all federally funded projects beginning with the July 2010 letting. Replaces SP008-084 . (Change Memo: de-10-10). Statewide Use.
SP008-118  PDF  RTF   - For project 0027-08-167 in Fort Bend County. Allows the contractor a maximum time of 180 days for fabrication and installation of the Safety Lighting System before time charges begin. One-Time Use.
SP008-117  PDF  RTF   - For project 0025-02-194, 0353-02-062 in Bexar, Denton Counties. Provides for Daily Intersection Rental Charges. One-Time Use.
SP008-116  PDF  RTF   - For project 0495-04-061 in Smith County. Adds no excuse incentives and disincentives. One-Time Use.
SP008-115  PDF  RTF   - For project 7107-09-006 in Coleman, Runnels, Tom Green Counties. Adds discussion for warranty. One-Time Use.
SP008-114  PDF  RTF   - For project 0015-13-356 in Travis County. Provides for lane closure assessment fees. One-Time Use.
SP008-113  PDF  RTF   - For project 7107-09-002 in Crane, Crockett, Pecos Counties. Notifies contractor that the Warranty of Ballasted Track Rehabilitation has been redefined and clarifies the warranty period. One-Time Use.
SP008-112  PDF  RTF   - For project 1950-01-026 in Denton County. The Contractor will be assessed a daily “intersection rental charge” for each intersection shown in the plans with rental charges during intersection construction. One-Time Use.
SP008-111  PDF  RTF   - For project 0389-01-041 in Liberty County. After the authorization to begin work, only perform work under Item 100. Perform this work on the west side of SH 146, then the Department will suspend work and time charges for ROW acquisitions and utility adjustments for a maximum of 120 days. One-Time Use.
SP008-110  PDF  RTF   - For project 0178-02-055 in Brazoria County. Item 008, Article 8.1, is hereby amended as follows: the Department may suspend all or part of the work due to R.O.W. acquisitions &/or utilities adjustment for a maximum of 180 days with no additional compensation due to these delays. One-Time Use.
SP008-109  PDF  RTF   - For project 2642-01-041 in Gregg County. Provides for no excuse bonus. One-Time Use.
SP008-108  PDF  RTF   - For project 7107-09-004 in Tom Green County. Provides for a warranty of “Ballasted Track Rehabilitation”. One-Time Use.
SP008-107  PDF  RTF   - For project 0829-04-021 in Kerr County. Provides for incentives and disincentives. One-Time Use.
SP008-106  PDF  RTF   - For project 1567-02-027 in Dallas County. Provides for expedited intersection construction. One-Time Use.
SP008-105  PDF  RTF   - For project 0389-05-105 in Harris County. For this project, Item 008, “Prosecution and Progress,” of the Standard Specifications, is hereby amended with respect to the clauses cited below, and no other clauses or requirements of this Item are waived or changed hereby. One-Time Use.
SP008-104  PDF  RTF   - For project 0907-13-008 in Runnels County. For the replacement of a truss rail bridge on the state owned South Orient rail line at Ballinger. The Special Provisions are needed for rail construction projects. One-Time Use.
SP008-103  PDF  RTF   - For project 0829-04-021 in Kerr County. For this project, Item 008, “Prosecution and Progress,” of the Standard Specifications, is hereby amended with respect to the clauses cited below, and no other clauses or requirements of this Item are waived or changed hereby. One-Time Use.
SP008-101  PDF  RTF   - For project 0389-05-105 in Harris County. For this project, Item 008, “Prosecution and Progress,” of the Standard Specifications, is hereby amended with respect to the clauses cited below, and no other clauses or requirements of this Item are waived or changed hereby. One-Time Use.
SP008-100  PDF  RTF   - For project 6193-72-001, 6193-73-001, 6193-74-001, 6193-75-001, 6193-76-001, 6253-63-001, 6253-64-001, 6253-65-001, 6253-66-001, 6253-67-001 in Cameron, Harris, Jefferson, Nueces, Victoria Counties. Require a technical prequalification of all prospective bidders on 5 Callout Debris Removal and Disposal Contracts One-Time Use.
SP008-099  PDF  RTF   - For project 0314-01-074 in Parker County. Needed to expedite construction/minimize ramp closure times. One-Time Use.
SP008-098  PDF  RTF   - For project 1014-03-039 in Rockwall County. Required in the plans to provide a 180 day delay for working charges to begin while allowing the contractor to begin work earlier if directed by the Engineer. One-Time Use.
SP008-097  PDF  RTF   - This special provision removes items associated with production rates, activity pace, and resource loading from the statewide version. Districtwide Use. Dallas District.
SP008-096  PDF  RTF   - For project 0389-02-040 in Chambers County. Added Definition for Incentive Credit Based on Hourly Road-User Cost. One-Time Use.
SP008-095  PDF  RTF   - For project 0188-01-036 in Fort Bend County. Allows for suspension of work to facilitate utility adjustments. One-Time Use.
SP008-094  PDF  RTF   - For project 7107-09-002 in Crane, Crockett, Irion, Pecos, Reagan, Tom Green Counties. Rehabilitate portions of the infrastructure on the state-owned South Orient rail line. One-Time Use.
SP008-093  PDF  RTF   - For project 3256-02-061 in Harris County. Provides for a 90 calendar day delay after authorization to begin work due to fabrication issues. One-Time Use.
SP008-092  PDF  RTF   - Imposes a 60 delay for beginning work and time charges. For projects accelerated to March 2009 and not funded with Proposition 14 Statewide Use.
SP008-091  PDF  RTF   - For project 7107-09-001, 7107-10-001, 7123-11-001 in Coleman, Runnels, Tom Green Counties. Adding Article 8.11, Warranty of ''Ballasted Track Rehabilitation''.Contractor will warrant the rehabilitation of ballasted track on constructed trackbed for a period of one year. One-Time Use.
SP008-090  PDF  RTF   - For project 0391-07-023 in Jack County. Provides incentive and disincentive for a milestone on the project (bridge replacement). One-Time Use.
SP008-089  PDF  RTF   - For project 3256-02-061 in Harris County. Allow for suspension of work to facilitate utility adjustments. One-Time Use.
SP008-088  PDF  RTF   - For project 0027-07-038 in Fort Bend County. After Preparation of Right of Way is completed and the ROW is staked, the Department will suspend work and time charges for right-of-way acquisitions, fabrication and utility adjustments for a maximum of 90 days. One-Time Use.
SP008-087  PDF  RTF   - For project 2964-01-031 in Dallas County. Changes to sp008-085 consist of lengthening (from 20 days to 50 days) the time during which the bonus for early substantial completion declines from the maximum ($10 million) down to zero. Replaces SP008-085 . One-Time Use.
SP008-086  PDF  RTF   - This special provision replaces 008---049 and 008---050 and is for use in contracts requiring CPM scheduling. Replaces SP008-049 SP008-050 . (Change Memo: de-11-08). Statewide Use.
SP008-085  PDF  RTF   - For project 2964-01-031 in Dallas County. No-excuse incentive for early completion of Milestone One using daily road-user and lost toll revenue cost values as basis. Replaced by SP008-087 . One-Time Use.
SP008-084  PDF  RTF   - requires the Contractor to provide a copy of an executed subcontract agreement when requesting approval of a DBE subcontractor under Article 8.8 requirements. Required on all Federal-Aid projects beginning with the May 2008 letting. Replaced by SP008-119 . (Change Memo: de-09-08). Statewide Use.
SP008-083  PDF  RTF   - For project 0880-04-026 in Lubbock County. Should the Contractor substantially complete the project under the number of working days stipulated in the proposal, a credit, for the number of working days under the number stipulated in the proposal, will be made. One-Time Use.
SP008-082  PDF  RTF   - For project 2980-01-008 in Denton County. To provide for and expediate intersection construction. One-Time Use.
SP008-081  PDF  RTF   - For project 0508-01-292 in Harris County. Allows the contractor a maximum time of 180 days for fabrication and installation of the High Mast Illumination System before time charges begin. One-Time Use.
SP008-080  PDF  RTF   - For project 0912-37-166 in Montgomery County. The Department may suspend work under this contract, due to right-of-way acquisitions, fabrication and/or utilities adjustments for a maximum of 90 days. One-Time Use.
SP008-079  PDF  RTF   - For project 0912-71-427 in Harris County. Allows non-critical path items of work to be performed. One-Time Use.
SP008-078  PDF  RTF   - For project 0220-03-028, 0684-01-046, 2243-01-009 in Cameron County. A 120 day utility adjustment period is required on the project. If utility relocation work is finished prior to the end of the 120 days, the Engineer and Contractor may mutually agree in writing to resume work earlier. One-Time Use.
SP008-077  PDF  RTF   - For project 2452-03-102 in Bexar County. Needed Item 8 for incentive and liquidadted damages using RUC for IH 35 pavement. One-Time Use.
SP008-076  PDF  RTF   - For project 2542-03-102 in Bexar County. Contractor for any closure and/or obstruction that overlaps into peak hour traffic for each hour and/or portion thereof, per lane, regardless of the length of lane closure and/or obstruction. One-Time Use.
SP008-075  PDF  RTF   - For project 1586-01-045 in Hidalgo County. If utility relocation work is finished prior to the end of the 120 days, the Engineer and Contractor may mutually agree in writing to resume work earlier. One-Time Use.
SP008-074  PDF  RTF   - For project 0039-02-043 in Hidalgo County. If utility relocation work is finished prior to the end of the 120 days, the engineer and contractor may mutually agree in writing to resume work earlier. The Contractor shall not be entitled to additional compensation due to this suspension of work. One-Time Use.
SP008-073  PDF  RTF   - For project 0016-07-112 in Bexar County. Lane Closure Assessment Fees One-Time Use.

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