4.2.3 Special Provisions
Special Provisions modify Standard Specifications or Special Specifications, directly related to work items in the contract, and may be optional or required for use. The three types of Special Provisions are shown in
.
Type | Description |
Statewide Special Provisions | Approved for statewide use |
Districtwide Special Provisions 1 | Approved for use in a specific District(s). These Special Provisions may be used on projects outside the originally approved District(s) but must be resubmitted for approval to be used in other Districts. |
One-time use Special Provisions | Approved for one-time use on a specific project(s). These may be used on projects other than the originally approved project but must be resubmitted for approval to be used on the additional project(s)1 . |
Notes: 1. See
regarding submission and approval process. | |
4.2.3.1 Triple Zero Special Provisions
Triple Zero Special Provisions (000 SPs) are those which do not relate directly to a work item specification but describe additional conditions included in a contract. Different 000 SPs are used on federal aided and non-federal aided contracts.
A
000 SP “Important Notice to Contractor”
is required if any of the certification items (ROW Acquisition, Relocation Assistance, Encroachments, State and Non-State-Owned Utilities, Environmental, District approved Construction Management Plan (CMP), and Railroads) are not estimated to be clear as of the project letting date. This 000 SP must list all unclear items and their approximate location, utility impacted either by ROW or Environmental constraint, estimated clearance date, and the effect on construction, including phases impacted.For a list of required Special Provisions, on each type of contract, refer to TxDOT’s
.
Refer to the
for additional information on the use of 000 SP for Item 8 Delayed Start Provision in Construction Contracts. Contact DES – FPP section for additional support.