Computation of Contract Time

In accordance with Article 8.3.1, “Working Day Charges”, of the
Standard Specifications
, assume time is to be charged based upon the standard workweek method unless otherwise specified in the contract (General Notes, and Item 8, “Prosecution and Progress” of the
Standard Specification
). Other possible methods include the following.
  • Five-day workweek
  • Six-day workweek
  • Seven-day workweek
  • Calendar day
  • Other (working days to be charged as shown on the plans)
Do not suspend working day charges without suspending work, wholly or in part.
Do not suspend working day charges or grant additional contract working days for activities relating to handling hazardous material delivered by the Contractor.
Consider adjusting the number of contract working days by change order under extraordinary circumstances. When reducing scope on a project, reduction in working days may be discussed.
Work on Sundays must be requested for all projects except calendar-day and seven-day workweek projects.
For standard workweek contracts, do not allow the Contractor to perform work on national or state holidays unless requested in writing. Email is acceptable. State Holidays authorized by State Legislature are Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Confederate Heroes Day, Presidents’ Day, Texas Independence Day, San Jacinto Day, Emancipation Day, LBJ Day, Veterans Day, Day After Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and
Christmas Day (per 2024 Spec only). Provide written authorization to the Contractor if work will be allowed on a state holiday.
For five-, six- or, seven-day workweek contracts, do not allow the Contractor to perform work on national holidays unless requested in writing. Email is acceptable.
Refer to Article 1.3, “Definitions”, of the
Standard Specifications
. Provide written authorization to the Contractor if work will be allowed on a national holiday.