Design: Project Development | GSP & Amendments | Division 1
INTRO.GR1 SPECIAL PROVISIONS
(January 7, 2008)
All Projects
DIVISION1.GR1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
DESWORK.GR1 DESCRIPTION OF WORK
DESWORK1.FR1 (Description of Work)
(March 13, 1995)
Use in all projects except those involving only
painting of metal bridges.
(1 fill-in)
DESWORK2.FB1 (Description of Work - Bridge Painting)
(January 7, 2002)
Use in projects involving only the painting
of metal bridges.
(3 fill-ins)
02.GR1 BID PROCEDURES AND CONDITIONS
0204.FR1 Examination of Plans, Specifications And Site of Work
(March 13, 1995)
Use in projects for which soils investigations
have been made.
(1 fill-in)
0206.GR1 Preparation Of Proposal
02062.GR1 (Supplemental Instructions)
(January 11, 1999)
Must use with 02063.FR1, 02063A.FR1, and 020631.FR1.
02063.FR1 (Alternative Bids)
(March 13, 1995)
Use in projects when the proposal is to contain
alternate items for bidding. Fill-ins consist
of a brief description of the portion of the
project or of the work that would be subject to
alternative bidding. Repeat the aragraphs if the
project consists of more than two alternatives.
(4 or more fill-ins)
020631.FR1 (Cumulative Alternate Bidding)
(August 7, 2006)
Use in contracts when the award process is modified
to include cumulative Alternates. The region shall
determine and notify the Ad and Award office of the
Funds Available. The bid items shall be segregated
into a Base Bid and Alternates as appropriate.
Fill-ins consist of a brief description of the
portion of the project or of the work that is
included in the noted Alternates. The specification
language may be adjusted to suit the number of Alternates.
Use of this GSP requires the approval of the HQ Ad and
Award Manager and HQ Assistant State Design Engineer.
When requesting approval, provide documentation of funds
available, and that Approvals consistent with Design
Manual Chapter 330 exist for the Base project and each
potential combination of Base plus Alternates.
(1 or more fill-ins)
02063A.FR1 (Progress Schedule)
(August 7, 2006)
Use in all projects unless a Type A Schedule
(simple bar chart) is requested. This request
should come to the Design Project Engineer
from the Construction Project Engineer and
be the result of discussion between the
Design Project Engineer and by the Construction
Project Engineer concerning the level of
schedule complexity required to administer
the contract. Must also use 08032C1.GR1 when
a Type C Progress Schedule is specified.
Fill-in #1 is the minimum bid amount. Any amount
over $50,000 requires HQ Construction Office approval.
For the following engineers estimates, use the
corresponding minimum bid amount:
Engineers Estimate Minimum Bid
$1 to $5 mil $5,000
$5 mil to $15 mil $10,000
$15 mil to $20 mil $15,000
$20 mil to $30 mil $25,000
$30 mil to $50 mil $35,000
Over $50 million $50,000
Fill-in #2 is the schedule Type, either “B” or “C.”
Use of a Type C schedule requires prior approval
from HQ Construction Administration and the Region
Construction Manager.
02064.GR1 (Subcontractor list not required with bid)
(August 2, 2004)
Use in all projects with estimated cost of $1,000,000
or less.
02121.GR1 Public Opening Of Proposal
(May 19, 2008)
Use in all projects.
02161.GR1 (Protest Procedures)
(April 5, 2004)
Include in all contracts with Federal Transit
Administration (FTA) funding. Typically only
applies to Ferry System and Sound Transit projects.
03.GR1 AWARD AND EXECUTION OF CONTRACT
0302.GR1 Award Of Contract
030201.GR1 (Rapid Award of Contract)
(April 7, 2008)
Use only in projects when the Regional Administrator has
declared an emergency, and the nature of the
emergency requires a rapid award and execution of the contract.
Requires approval of HQ Contract Ad and Award Manager.
Must also use 03032.GR1.
03021.FR1 (Award)
(April 7, 2008)
Use only in projects containing work done by agreement when the
agreement contains an "out clause" reserving the right
of an outside agency to withdraw the work if the bid prices
are not favorable. Bid items included in the Agreement group
that are subject to the “out clause” must be renamed to include
the Agreement number, i.e. “Mobilization for Agreement GC99999”
and "Roadway Excavation for Agreement GC99999".
Do not include work owned by WSDOT in the Agreement group.
(fill-ins:)
$$1$$ Narrative description of work that is included
in the Agreement group that is subject to the “out clause” and may be deleted.
$$2$$ Heading(s) of Agreement Group(s) from Summary
of Quantities that include work that may be deleted.
0303.GR1 Execution Of Contract
0303A.GR1 Must use with 03031.GR1.
03031.GR1 Execution Of Contract
(March 13, 1995)
Use in projects selected by the Region when it is
desired to have Escrow Bid Documentation established
for the project. The project must be of significant
size and duration to extend over multiple construction
seasons.
Requires Region to set up banking facility for document
storage prior to advertisements.
03032.GR1 Rapid Execution Of Contract
(April 7, 2008)
Use only in projects when the Regional Administrator
has declared an emergency, and the nature of the
emergency requires a rapid award and execution of the contract.
Requires approval of HQ Contract Ad and Award Manager.
Must also use 030201.GR1.
05.GR1 CONTROL OF WORK
05031.GR1 Plans And Working Drawings
(August 2, 2004)
Use in projects that are adjacent to or over railroad
tracks and involve the Burlington Northern Railroad or
the Union Pacific Railroad Co. Do not use in projects
involving only bridge painting, planing bridge decks,
or bridge deck overlays. If the 60-day turnaround is
critical to the schedule, increase the working days
accordingly.
05041.GR1 Conformity With And Deviations From Plans And Stakes
050411.GR1 (Contractor Surveying - Structure)
(December 6, 2004)
Use in projects requiring the Contractor to do
all surveying needed for bridges and walls. May
be edited to retain portions of surveying for
WSDOT crews but editing to assign additional work
to the Contractor requires HQ Construction Office approval.
050412.GR1 (Contractor Surveying - Roadway)
(April 7, 2008)
Use in projects requiring the Contractor to do all surveying
needed for roadway items. May be edited to retain portions of
surveying for WSDOT crews but editing to assign additional work
to the Contractor requires HQ Construction Office approval.
Must also use 03042.GR2 if roadway excavation or embankment
is included in the project.
050413.GR1 (Licensed Surveyors)
(August 2, 2004)
Include in projects requiring the Contractor to
supply professional land surveyors to establish
right-of-way lines and other monuments.
05091.FR1 (Machine Control Grading)
(April 7, 2008)
Use in eligible projects that require extensive grading
if adequate design files have already been created during
the design process. Eligible projects are those that require
large areas of linear grading or mass quantities of roadway
excavation, and are in locations where satellite signals are
not obstructed by natural or manmade feature
(such as highly mountainous areas or urban canyons).
Requires approval of Region Construction Manager.
Must also use 050412.GR1 (Contractor Surveying – Roadway).
(2 fill-ins) The first fill-in describes the type of
data to be provided (cross sections Sta. A to B, digital
terrain model, etc.) and the file format of the electronic data.
The second fill-in is the name and address of the
Project Engineer administering the contract.
05141.FR1 Cooperation With Other Contractors
(March 13, 1995)
Use when it is anticipated that other projects are,
or will be, under construction during the life of this
project within the limits of this project or when
access to, or through adjacent projects may be
necessary.
(1 fill-in)
05142.FR1 (Provide Access)
(March 13, 1995)
Use on structure contracts which are separate contracts
when other contractors are required to haul past the
structure being constructed.
(1 fill-in)
06.GR1 CONTROL OF MATERIAL
0601.FR1 Approval of Materials Prior To Use
(October 25, 1999)
Use in projects having fabricated structural steel
bridges.
(1 fill-in)
0605.GR1 Buy America
06051.GR1 (Buy America)
(August 6, 2007)
Use in all Federal Aid projects that do not require the
use of 06053.FR1
06052.FR1 (Buy America)
(October 25, 1999)
Use in Federal Aid projects involving the use of steel
or iron in both permanent and temporary installations.
Must also use 06051.GR1.
(1 fill-in)
06053.FR1 (Buy America)
(August 6, 2007)
Use in all Federal Aid projects that require the use of
structural steel when the use of foreign structural
steel would result in a cost benefit approaching 25
percent of the cost of the total project. If the
structural steel items constitute at least 60 percent
of the estimated total project cost, alternate bids
for domestic and foreign structural steel will be
required. Format for alternate bid items is Item
Name - Domestic Steel and Item Name - Foreign
Steel. (6 fill-ins) ($$1$$ and $$6$$ will be the same
and $$2$$ and $$5$$ will be the same).
07.GR1 LEGAL RELATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES TO
THE PUBLIC
0701.GR1 Laws To Be Observed
07012.FR1 Lead Health Protection Program
(January 5, 2004)
Use in projects when lead based paint on existing
structures and non-structural items will be disturbed.
(1 fill-in)
07013.FR1 Confined Space
(April 3, 2006)
Must use when Contractor workers are required to enter
a confined space and all other projects where confined
spaces are known to exist. Use requires approval of the
Region Safety Manager.
A confined space is a space that is ALL of the following:
• Large enough and arranged so an employee could fully
enter the space and work.
• Has limited or restricted entry or exit. Examples
of spaces with limited or restricted entry are tanks,
vessels, silos, storage bins, hoppers, vaults,
excavations, and pits.
• Not primarily designed for human occupancy.
Examples of confined spaces include but are not limited
to concrete or steel box girder structures, pontoons on
floating bridges, existing stormwater/sewer conveyances
and vaults, electrical or signal hubs.
Fill-in #1: Include each known confined space that
the Contractor may enter to perform the work. Describe
identified hazards and experience with each known confined
space, if any. Must contact Region Safety office for
fill-in information.
0702.GR1 State Taxes
07021.GR1 (Sales Tax)
(March 13, 1995)
Use when the Contractor is to pay all sales tax.
Section 1-07.2(1) applies to the entire project.
07022.GR1 (Sales Tax)
(March 13, 1995)
Use when the Contractor is to collect all sales
tax from the State. Section 1-07.2(2) applies to
the entire project.
07023.FR1 (Sales Tax)
(March 13, 1995)
Use when the Contractor is to pay sales tax on
portions of the project and also collects sales
tax from the State on portions of the project.
Both Section 1-07.2(1) and Section 1-07.2(2)
apply to the project as determined by Control
Section subsections.
(1 Fill-in)
0703.GR1 Forest Protection And Merchantable Timber
Requirements
07031.GR1 (August 2, 2004)
Use in projects that require work in or
adjacent to National Forest Reservations.
Must also use 07031A.GR1 as an appendix.
07031A.GR1 (Forest Service Provisions Appendix)
(August 2, 2004)
Use with 07031.GR1 when additional stipulations
are required. Must be included in the contract as
an Appendix when using 07031.GR1. Do not include
in the run-list. On the Final Check sheet (Form 221-019EF)
under Contract Make-Up check the box Forest Service
Provisions.
07032.GR1 (Timber Export Restrictions)
(April 7, 2008)
Use in projects that have one log truck load
(approximately 5,000 board feet) or more of
merchantable timber that is to be cut.
0704.GR1 Sanitation
070402A.GR1 Health Hazards
(August 2, 2004)
The state may elect to share in the risk and
hopefully reduce the cost by paying lump sum
for initial hazard maintenance and force account
for ongoing maintenance. This provision should
be used when ongoing maintenance is expected
because the site is difficult to secure or the
work on site is not scheduled to be continuous.
070402B.GR1 Health Hazards
(August 2, 2004)
The state may elect to require the Contractor
to estimate the total cost of hazard maintenance,
including initial and periodic maintenance as a
lump sum. Use this provision if hazard maintenance
activities are expected to be minimal and ongoing
maintenance is not expected because the site may
be secured.
0705.GR1 Environmental Regulations
07051.FR1 (August 1, 2005)
Use in projects for which WSDOT has obtained a
Department of Fish and Wildlife Hydraulic Permit.
(Region to determine permit requirements and
work window dates).
(2 fill-ins)
0706.GR1 Permits And Licenses
07061.GR1 (March 13, 1995)
Use in projects that do not require a Department
of Fish and Wildlife Hydraulics Permit.
07062.FB1 Corps Of Engineers Permits For Construction
(March 13, 1995)
Use in projects with impacts to the waters of
the U.S. when the Contracting Agency has
obtained a Corps of Engineers permit.
(1 fill-in)
07063.GB1 United States Coast Guard
(March 13, 1995)
Use with either 070631.FB1 or 070632.GB1
070631.FB1 (March 13, 1995)
Use in projects over navigable waters when the
CoastGuard is involved.
(2 fill-ins)
070632.GB1 (March 13, 1995)
Use in all projects involving bridge work,
including painting, in or near the navigable
portion of a waterway when 070631.FB1 is
not used.
0707.GR1 Load Limits
07071.GR1 (March 13, 1995)
Use in projects where all existing roadways are
subject to major reconstruction or are to be
abandoned or replaced under this project.
07072.FR1 (March 13, 1995)
Use in projects where some, but not all, of the
existing roadways are subject to major
reconstruction, or are to be abandoned or
replaced under this project.
(1 fill-in)
07073.FR1 (March 13, 1995)
Use when WSDOT provides a materials source
and roads other than State highways are
designated as the haul route.
(4 fill-ins)
07074.FR1 (March 13, 1995)
Use with 07073.FR1 when the agreement
stipulates additional requirements.
(1 fill-in)
07075.GR1 (March 13, 1995)
Use in all projects where WSDOT provides a
source of materials for part or all required
materials.
07076.GR1 (March 13, 1995)
Use in projects when no source of materials is
provided.
0709.GR1 Wages
070901.GR1 General
0709011.GR1 (February 11, 2008)
Use in all Federal Aid projects consisting of
highway construction and/or landscaping.
0709012.FR1 (February 11, 2008)
Use in Federal Aid projects consisting of both
highway and building construction.
(1 fill-in)
0709013.FR1 (May 28, 1996)
Use in Federal Aid projects consisting of only
building construction.
(1 fill-in)
0709014.GR1 Application of Wage Rates For The Occupation Of
Landscape Construction
(April 2, 2007)
Use in Federal Aid projects that include wage
rates for the occupation Landscape
Construction. This would be projects with
seeding and fertilizing, or landscape work.
0711.GR1 Requirements For Nondiscrimination
07112.GR1 (Requirement for Affirmative Action
to Ensure Equal Employment Opportunity)
(March 6, 2000)
Use in Federal Aid projects exceeding $10,000
in contract cost.
07112B.GR1 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
(DBE) Participation
REQUIREMENTS PERTAINING TO A "ZERO GOAL"
(September 17, 2007)
Use on all Federal Aid projects unless
07112C.FR1 is used. The no DBE goal
is to be furnished or verified by the External
Civil Rights Branch.
07112C.FR1 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
(DBE) Participation
CONDITION-OF-AWARD GOAL REQUIREMENT
(December 3, 2007)
Use in selected Federal Aid projects with COA DBE
goals. The final COA DBE goal is to be furnished
or verified by the External Civil Rights Branch.
Use of DBE Utilization Certification (DOT Form 272 056A)
is required in the proposal.
(1 fill-in) The fill-in shall be one of the following
formats:
___ percent (___%) of the contract total for DBE goals; or
___ dollars for DBE goals.
07113.FR1 Special Training Provisions
(September 17, 2007)
Use in all projects with more than 50 working days
that contain Training (Obtain
Training Decision & Fill-in from OEO office)
(1 fill-in)
Note: Fill-in is Total Hours.
MWBE1.FR1 Minority And Women's Business
Enterprise (MWBE) Participation
(August 4, 2008)
Use in State funded projects that contain M/WBE Goals.
Do not use if the M/WBE Goal is zero. The final
M/WBE goal is to be either furnished or
verified by the External Civil Rights Unit.
(1 fill-in) The fill-in shall be in one of the
following formats:
Option 1: ___ percent (___%) of the contract
total for MBE goal and ___ percent (___%) of
the contract total for WBE goal.
Option 2: ___ dollars for MBE goal and ___
dollars for WBE goal.
Option 3: ___ percent (___%) of the contract
total for combined MWBE goals.
Option 4: ___ dollars for combine MWBE goals.
0712.GR1 Federal Agency Inspection
(March 13, 1995)
Use in all Federal Aid projects.
07121.FR1 Indian Preference And Tribal Ordinances
(December 2, 2002)
Use in projects with any portion of the project on an
Indian reservation.
(2 fill-ins) ($$1$$ is the Tribe or Reservation;
$$2$$ is the Tribal representative, telephone
and address.)
0713.GR1 Contractor's Responsibility For Work
071304.GR1 Repair of Damage
(August 6, 2001)
At the Region's discretion, include in projects
when the use of "Reimbursement for Third
Party Damage" is NOT desired and the
Region wants to set up another method of
reimbursement for third party damages.
0716.GR1 Protection And Restoration Of Property
071604.GR1 Archaeological And Historical Objects
(December 6, 2004)
Use in projects when reconnaissance studies
indicate that there is the probability of finding
cultural remains within the project limits which
will require monitoring the project area during
clearing, grubbing or excavation operations.
Requires a pay item.
07171.FR1 Utilities and Similar Facilities
(April 2, 2007)
Use in projects where there are utilities within the R/W
that will not be adjusted, replaced or constructed by the
utility owner or its contractor during the prosecution of the work.
(1 fill-in)
(May use with 07172.FR1 if utilities other than those described
in this provision will be adjusted, replaced or constructed by the
utility owner during the prosecution of the work.)
07172.FR1 Utilities and Similar Facilities
(April 2, 2007)
Use in projects where there are utilities within the R/W
and those utilities will be adjusted, relocated or replaced
by the utility owner or its contractor during the performance
of the contract, or when the utility owner or its contractor
will construct new utilities within the R/W during the performance
of the contract.
(3 fill-ins) ($$1$$ is a description and location of the work
the each utility owner or its contractor will complete, and the
duration of that work or anticipated date of completion by each
utility or its contractor. $$2$$ is the name of the utility company
or companies, contact person, address, telephone number and e-mail
address or other contact information as required to enable the
Contractor to identify and contact each utility performing work
during the life of the contract. $$3$$ is a description of any
additional requirements that the contractor must perform in order
to coordinate with the utility owner or its contractor, such as
advance notifications to be provided to the utility for staged work.
(Use with 07171.FR1 if other utilities exist within the R/W that
will not be adjusted, relocated or replaced by the utility owner.)
0718.GR1 Public Liability And Property Damage Insurance
0718A.GR1 Must use once, preceding 07182.FR1, 07183.GR1,
or 07184.GR1.
07182.FR1 Relations With Railroad
(August 7, 2006)
Use in projects when a railroad is involved in
the contract.
(8 fill-ins) ($$1$$ is list of railroad
companies involved in contract; $$2$$ is amount
of advance notice contractor is required to
provide the Railroad prior to working adjacent
to tracks; $$3$$ is name, address and telephone
of the railroad contact person; $$4$$ is a list
of work to be performed by the Railroad, other
than flagging, as specified in the Railroad
agreement; $$5$$ is the name and address of
each Railroad Company involved (owner only);
$$6$$ is the minimum policy amount for required
Railroad Protective Liability coverage (typically
$2,000,000); $$7$$ is the maximum policy Railroad
Protective Liability aggregate (typically
$6,000,000); $$8$$ is any additional required
forms or conditions per railroad agreement).
The design office shall contact the Environmental
& Engineering Program Design Office, Railroad
Liaison Engineer (360) 705-7271 for the fill in
information.
07183.GR1 Auto And Workers Compensation
Insurance-BNSF
(August 7, 2006)
Use with 07182.FR1 when BNSF is involved in the
contract. Must include Contractor’s Right of Entry
and BNSF’s Contractor Requirements as appendices.
Contact the Environmental & Engineering Program
Design Office, Railroad Liaison Engineer
(360) 705-7271 for appendices.
07184.GR1 Auto And Workers Compensation
Insurance-UPRR
(August 7, 2006)
Use with 07182.FR1 when UPRR is involved in the
contract. Must include Contractor’s Right of
Entry and UPRR Contractor Requirements as
appendices. Contact the Environmental &
Engineering Program Design Office, Railroad
Liaison Engineer (360) 705-7271 for appendices.
07185.FR1 Owners and Contractors Protective
Insurance
(December 6, 2004)
Use in projects when the Engineer's estimate
is in excess of $10 million or in projects under
$10 million when in the Engineer's judgment
the project involves higher than normal risk(s).
The project office should contact the Finance
and Administration Service Center, Risk
Manager (360) 704-6363 to discuss the project's
risks. The Risk Manager will advise the region
as to the need to require the additional insurance,
and if so, will provide the fill in amount.
(1 fill-in)
07186.GR1 Builders Risk Insurance
(November 27, 1995)
Use in projects when in the Engineer's judgment
the project facilities themselves may be exposed
to significant damage. The project office should
contact the Finance and Administration Service
Center, Risk Manager (360) 753-2101 to discuss
any high risk components of the project regarding
damage to departmental owned/rented facilities
or assets. The Risk Manager will advise the region
as to the need to require the additional insurance.
CAUTION: Using this provision will result in
significantly higher project costs.
07187.GR1 Reduced Insurance Requirement
(January 5, 2004)
Use in all projects when the Engineer's estimate
is $500,000 or less.
0723.GR1 Public Convenience And Safety
072301.GR1 Construction Under Traffic
0723011.FB1 (Traffic Restrictions)
(March 13, 1995)
Use in bridge painting projects.
(1 fill-in)
0723012.GR1 (Work Zone clear zone)
(April 2, 2007)
Use in all projects requiring traffic control
unless the conditions described in the Design Manual
Chapter 810.12 warrent a more restrictive special
provision.
0723013.GR1 (Temporary Access Breaks)
(December 6, 2004)
Use on limited access non-interstate facilities
to prohibit temporary access to the traveled way
except from established legal movements. Consider
use with 0723014.GR1.to allow regulated access at
other locations.
Requires Region and Headquarters Project
Development Office Approval. Consult with the
Region Traffic Office, or contact the Headquarters
Design Office, Access and Hearings Engineer for
guidance.
0723014.GR1 (Temporary Access Breaks)
(December 6, 2004)
Use to allow temporary access to the traveled way
at locations other than those defined in Standard
Specifications 1-07.23(1). Consider for use on
all limited access interstate facilities, and
on non-interstate limited access facilities
that contain 0723013.GR1.
Requires Region Approval for all projects.
Requires FHWA Approval for use on limited
access interstate facilities (allow 30 days
minimum for approval). Requires Headquarters
State Design Engineer approval for use on
non-interstate limited access facilities.
Region Project Development shall insure that
site conditions meet the criteria contained
in the provision. Region Construction and
Traffic Offices should concur with projects
selected for use. Contact Headquarters Design,
Access and Hearings Engineer for guidance.
0723015.FR1 (Lane Closure Restrictions)
(August 7, 2006)
Use in projects that prohibit lane closures prior
to a holiday, and where traffic volumes require
that lane closures are restricted.
(1 Fill-in) Fill-in describes the specific
facility or location and the hours that closures
are allowed.
0724.FR1 Rights Of Way
(March 13, 1995)
Use in projects when it is possible that the
right of way will not be fully acquired at the
time of award.
(2 fill-ins
0728.GR1 Apprentice Utilization
(July 1, 2008)
Use only on projects advertised by the Washington
State Department of Transportation. Use in projects
with an engineers estimate of $3 million and greater.
08.GR1 PROSECUTION AND PROGRESS
0801.GR1 Subcontracting
08011.GR1 (Subcontracting)
(October 12, 1998)
Use in all Federal Aid projects.
08012.FR1 Specialty Items
(March 13, 1995)
Use in projects when unusual work will
likely have to be subcontracted. Obtain
concurrence from Pre-contract Administration.
(1 fill-in)
08013.GR1 Qualifications Of Building Contractor
(March 13, 1995)
Use in road construction projects that also
include building construction.
0803.GR1 Progress Schedule
080311.GR1 General Requirements
(August 7, 2006)
Include in complex or high impact projects
as described for GSP 08032C1.GR1 at the discretion of
the Region Construction Manager.
Use requires the approval of the HQ
Construction Office. Must include with 080321.GR1,
08032C1.GR1, 080331.GR1, 080341.GR1, and 080351.GR1.
080321.GR1 Progress Schedule Types
(August 7, 2006)
Include in complex or high impact projects as described for
GSP 08032C1.GR1 at the discretion of the Region Construction
Manager. Use requires the approval of the HQ
Construction Office. Must include with 080311.GR1,
08032C1.GR1, 080331.GR1, 080341.GR1, and 080351.GR1.
08032C1.GR1 (Type C Progress Schedule)
(August 7, 2006)
Include in complex or high impact projects under
the following conditions:
The Engineers Estimate exceeds $15 million or
Time for Completion exceeds 180 working days, and
when the project includes some or all of the following
characteristics:
multiple traffic shifts and staged construction is required;
complete closure of ramps, surface streets,
or interstate is required;
designated detour routes require inter-agency agreements;
state supplied materials and resources require significant
advanced coordination;
utility relocation by others is dependant on staged construction;
significant impacts to businesses and communities require
regular public information reports;
commitments to funding partners (not legislative) for
specific completion timeframes are documented to exist.
Use requires concurrence of the Region Construction Manager
and the approval of the HQ Construction Office.
Must include with 080311.GR1, 080321.GR1, 080331.GR1,
080341.GR1, and 080351.GR1.
080331.GR1 Schedule Updates
(August 7, 2006)
Include in complex or high impact projects as described for
GSP 080321C1.GR1 at the discretion of the Region Construction Manager.
Use requires the approval of the HQ Construction
Office. Must include with 080311.GR1, 080321.GR1,
08032C1.GR1, 080341.GR1, and 080351.GR1.
080341.GR1 Measurement
(August 7, 2006)
Include in complex or high impact projects when the
Engineers Estimate exceeds $15 million, or Time for
Completion exceeds 180 working days, or at the
discretion of the Region Construction Manager.
Use requires the approval of the HQ Construction
Office. Must include with 080311.GR1, 080321.GR1,
08032C1.GR1, 080331.GR1, and 080351.GR1.
080351.GR1 Payment
(January 7, 2008)
Inlude in complex or high impact projects as described for GSP
080321C1.GR1 at the discretion of the Region Construction Manager.
Use requires the approval of the HQ Construction Office. Must
include with 080311.GR1, 080321.GR1, 080321C1.GR1, 080331.GR1, and
080341.GR1.
0804.GR1 Prosecution Of Work
08041.FR1 (Establish starting date for roadway
operations)
(January 5, 2004)
Must also use 08056.FR1.
At the discretion of the Region Administrator,
use in short term projects when a
delayed start is desirable to allow the
Contractor some latitude in scheduling
the work. Recommendation by the Region
Construction Office is advised.
(1 fill-in)
08042.GR1 (Variable start: State controls start)
(August 7, 2006)
Use in contracts where the contractor shall start
work immediately after a happening or event to
avoid high impacts to the public. At the time
of issuance of the contract the date of that event
or happening is not known. Region Construction
Engineer, or equivalent, approval is required to
use this provision. Must include 08058.FR1 and
08051.FR1.
08043.FR1 (Fixed start: State controls start)
(August 7, 2006)
Use in contracts where the contractor shall start
work immediately after a happening or event to
avoid high impacts to the public. At the time
of issuance of the contract the date of that event
or happening is known. Region Construction Engineer,
or equivalent, approval is required to use this
provision. Must include 080581.FR1 and 08051.FR1.
0805.GR1 Time For Completion
08051.FR1 (Time for physical completion)
(March 13, 1995)
Use in all projects not requiring one of the
following "TIME FOR COMPLETION" GSP's.
(1 fill-in)
08053.FR1 (Time for physical completion)
(March 13, 1995)
Must also use 08091.FR1.
Use in projects requiring an interim or
temporary controller for early use of a signal
system and where an intermediate
physical completion time is required.
(2 fill-ins)
08056.FR1 (Time for physical completion)
(December 4, 2006)
Must also use 08041.FR1.
(2 fill-ins)
Fill-in #2 is the same as fill-in #1
for 08041.FR1.
08057.FR1 (Time for physical completion)
(March 13, 1995)
Use in projects with signal work and the
Contracting Agency furnishes the signal
control equipment.
(1 fill-in)
08058.FR1 (Variable start: State controls start)
(August 7, 2006)
Use in contracts where the contractor shall
start work immediately after a happening or
event to avoid high impacts to the public.
At the time of issuance of the contract the
date of that event or happening is not known.
Region Construction Engineer, or equivalent,
approval is required to use this provision.
Must include 08042.GR1 and 08051.FR1.
(2 fill-ins) Fill-ins are contract start times.
080581.FR1 (Fixed start: State controls start)
(August 7, 2006)
Use in contracts where the contractor shall
start work immediately after a happening or
event to avoid high impacts to the public.
At the time of issuance of the contract the
date of that event or happening is known.
Region Construction Engineer, or equivalent,
approval is required to use this provision.
Must include 08043.FR1 and 08051.FR1.
(1 fill-in) Fill-in is contract start time.
08059.FR1 Incentive For Early Completion
(August 4, 2003)
Use in projects requiring an incentive for
early completion. Prior approval from the
State Construction Office is required for
the use of this GSP.
(4 fill-ins)
$$1$$, $$2$$ and $$4$$ are substantial or
physical, $$3$$ is dollar value established
by the Region, must be justified by road user costs.
0806.GR1 Suspension of Work
08061.FR1 (Procurement Suspension)
(August 7, 2006)
Use in projects requiring materials that have long
lead times for procurement or fabrication, or
proprietary/specialized materials, and procurement
of the materials is a controlling factor in the
time for completion. May also be used to suspend
work for verification of HMA mix designs where
paving is critical and insufficient time is available
for mix design verification.
Not recommended for use on projects with adequate
time for mix design verification prior to HMA
placement, adequate time for materials to be
acquired, or when other mechanisms (such as a
flexible start date) allow verification of mix
design or acquisition of materials to occur without
causing a delay to critical activities.
Fill-in #1 identifies materials that are critical
for timely completion and require fabrication or
long lead times for procurement. Examples of
critical materials may include: Hot Mix Asphalt,
landscaping (cultivated) items, permanent signing,
steel guardrail posts, ITS equipment, modular
expansion joints, bridge railing, hydraulic/electrical
rehabilitation components, bridge girders, steel
jackets for seismic retrofits, castings, single-source
drain pipe, signal controllers, light standards, or
signal standards.
Fill-in #2 limits the duration of the suspension
for acquisition of critical materials. The duration
of the suspension should be appropriate for the work
being performed, and will vary according to the type
of materials required.
0809.GR1 Liquidated Damages
08091.FR1 (Failure to complete temporary signal system)
(March 13, 1995)
Must also use 08053.FR1.
Use in projects requiring an interim or temporary
controller for early use of a signal system and
where an intermediate physical completion
time is required. The Region must determine
the appropriate liquidated damages based on
road user costs.
(1 fill-in)
08092.FR1 (Interim Completion Liquidated Damages)
(August 7, 2006)
Use in projects where an interim completion
time is desired (such as the completion of a
stage of work, lane closure, or ITS disruption),
and the Region determines that user costs for
failure to complete the specified portion of
work, as calculated by the Transportation Data
Office, are significant enough to warrant
liquidated damages. Determination of the
liquidated damage amount must adhere to Chapter
750.11 of the Plans Prep Manual.
(6 fill-ins) $$1$$ describes the work to be
completed; $$2$$ is the user cost; $$3$$ and
$$4$$ is the unit of time (minutes, hours or
days); $$5$$ is the smallest increment of time
that will be measured; and $$6$$ is the contract
provision that specifies the completion time.
09.GR1 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
0902.GR1 Weighing Equipment
09021.GR1 General Requirements for Weighing Equipment
(August 6, 2001)
If the Region chooses (and if the
Construction Engineer can satisfy
Local 17), the General Special for
Contractor Weighing can be inserted.
This provision, as its name implies,
requires the Contractor to supply an
operator. But it goes much further.
If this specification is used, the entire
weighing operation becomes an end product
specification. The Contractor weighs the
trucks and issues the tickets without
oversight of the scale, the operator or
the operation while its going on. The
oversight occurs after the truck leaves
the scale, when the inspector will randomly
select loads and send them to an independent
scale. Variations between the ticket and the
check weights will result in pay adjustments.
Must include 09021A.FR1 or 09021B.GR1.
Must also use 09022.GR1, 09023.GR1, 09024.GR1,
09025.GR1 and 09026.GR1.
09021A.FR1 (Designated Scale)
(August 6, 2001)
The location and quality of the check scale
become important. It will be up to the Region
to find an independent scale and arrange for
its use (including an agreement to pay fees).
This selection will have to be made jointly
with the Construction PE, taking into account
convenience and haul time to get to the scale.
The decision is communicated to bidders through
a second GSP designating a scale location.
Fill-in is scale location. Must use with
09021.GR1.
(1 fill-in).
09021B.GR1 (Installed Scale)
(August 6, 2001)
If the Region desires to use Contractor
weighing and cannot find a convenient scale,
then an alternate to the designated scale has
been prepared. The GSP for installed scale
directs the Contractor to provide and install
the check scale at a designated location.
This provision contains a lump sum pay item
for the work. Must use with 09021.GR1 if
09021A.FR1 is not used.
09022.GR1 Specific Requirements for Batching and Hopper Scales
(August 6, 2001)
Must use with 09021.GR1
09023.GR1 Specific Requirements for Platform Scales
(August 6, 2001)
Must use with 09021.GR1
09024.GR1 Specific Requirements for Belt Conveyor Scales
(August 6, 2001)
Must use with 09021.GR1
09025.GR1 Measurement
(August 6, 2001)
Must use with 09021.GR1
09025B.GR1 (Installed Scale)
(August 6, 2001)
Must use with 09021B.GR1 and 09026B.GR1.
09026.GR1 Payment
(August 6, 2001)
Must use with 09021.GR1
09026B.GR1 (Installed Scale)
(August 6, 2001)
Must use with 09021B.GR1 and 09025B.GR1.
0903.FR1 Scope of Payment
(December 4, 2006)
Use requires Region Construction Manager Approval and
concurrence from HQ Construction Administration. At
the Region’s discretion, use in projects with more
than 200 working days that include any of the bid
items that are eligible for adjustment. Include an
estimated amount for the bid item “Fuel Cost Adjustment”
in the Engineers Estimate. Only the items described
below are eligible for adjustment.
(2 or more fill-ins) Fill-ins are the bid items that
are eligible for adjustment, and fuel usage factors for
those bid items.
To determine which Bid Items are eligible for Adjustment:
If the bid proposal contains items that fit the description
of the items listed below, then those bid items are
eligible for adjustment.
Eligible Bid Item Fuel Usage Factor
____ Excavation Incl. Haul, per cubic yard 0.29 gal/cy
____ Excavation Incl. Haul –
Area ____ per cubic yard 0.29 gal/cy
____ Borrow Incl. Haul, per cubic yard 0.25 gal/cy
____ Borrow Incl. Haul, per ton 0.17 gal/ton
Structure Excavation Class ___
Incl. Haul, per cubic yard 0.25 gal/cy
Shoring or Extra Excavation Class A _____, lump sum 0.04 gal/dollar
Crushed Surfacing ____, per ton 0.70 gal/ton
Crushed Surfacing ____, per cubic yard 1.02 gal/cy
Processing and Finishing, per mile 270 gal/mile
Agg. From Stockpile for BST, per cubic yard 0.61 gal/cy
Furnishing and Placing Crushed ____, per cubic yard 1.02 gal/cy
HMA Cl. ____ PG ____, per ton 2.90 gal/ton
HMA for ____, per ton 2.90 gal/ton
Commercial HMA, per ton 2.90 gal/ton
Cement Concrete Pavement, per cubic yard 1.0 gal/cy
Cement Concrete Pavement -
Including Dowels, per cubic yard 1.0 gal/cy
Concrete Class ____, per cubic yard 1.0 gal/cy
Commercial Concrete, per cubic yard 1.0 gal/cy
Superstructure ____, lump sum 0.02 gal/dollar
St. Reinf. Bar, per pound 0.02 gal/Lb
Epoxy-Coated St. Reinf. Bar, per pound 0.02 gal/Lb
Determine the Engineers Estimate for the bid item
“Fuel Cost Adjustment”:
Base Fuel Cost and Estimated Monthly Fuel Cost:
Obtain the most current monthly fuel price for West
Coast No. 2 Diesel from the Department of Energy website at:
http://tonto.eia.doe.gov/oog/ftparea/wogirs/xls/psw18vwall.xls
Use that value as the Base Fuel Cost.
Multiply the Base Fuel Cost by the appropriate Contract
Duration Factor (below) to determine the Estimated
Monthly Fuel Cost.
| Contract Duration | 1 yr > 2 yr | 2 yr > 3yr | 3yr > 4 yr | 4yr > 5 yr |
| Contract Duration Factor | 1.25 | 1.37 | 1.49 | 1.62 |
Estimate the amount of the Adjustment:
use the formulas below.
Adjustment = (Est. Monthly Fuel Cost – (1.1 x Base Fuel Cost)) x Q
100
Where Q = sum ((Fuel Usage Factor) x (Total Quantity of each
Eligible Bid Item)) for all Eligible Bid Items.
Sample Calculation:
My project is 250 working days. It contains 10,000 tons
of HMA Cl. 1/2” PG 70-22, and 500 tons of CSBC.
HMA Cl. 1/2 PG 70-22 is Eligible for Adjustment.
Crushed Surfacing Base Course is Eligible for Adjustment.
From Dept of Energy site: most recent Monthly Fuel
Cost = 306.05 cents per gallon.
Therefore:
Base Fuel Cost = 306.05 cents/gal
Est. Monthly Fuel Cost = Base Fuel Cost x Contract Duration Factor
Est. Monthly Fuel Cost = 306.05 x 1.25 = 382.56 cents/gal
Q = (0.70 gal/ton x 500 tons) + (2.90 gal/ton x 10,000 tons)
Q = 29350 gal
Adjustment = (382.56 cents/gal – (1.1 x 306.05 cents/gal)) x 29350 gal
100 cents/dollar
Adjustment = $13,471.65 = $13,500
09032.GR1 Steel Cost Adjustments
(August 4, 2008)
Use in all projects longer than 200 working days
that contain non proprietary walls, and
pedestrian or vehicular bridges. Contact the
HQ Strategic Analysis and Estimating Unit for
assistance preparing the Engineers Estimate for the
bid item "Steel Cost Adjustment".
0908.GR1 Payment For Material On-Hand
(April 28, 1997)
Use in projects that are over $2 million and
have more than 120 working days.
0909.FB1 Payments
(March 13, 1995)
Use when items are designated for payment
by plan quantity. Must be used for bridge
substructure items for steel reinforcing bars,
epoxy-coated steel reinforcing bars, and
concrete, except for shafts and seals. For
use only with lump sum items.
(1 fill-in)
0911.GR1 Disputes and Claims
09111.GR1 Disputes Review Board
09111A.GR1 (Disputes Review Board Membership)
(January 7, 2008)
Use in all projects with an Engineer’s
Estimate of $10 million and greater. At
Region request and with HQ Construction
Office approval, may be used in projects
with lesser cost where the project complexity,
scope of work, or project conditions cause the
formation of a DRB at contract execution to be
desired. Must use with 09111B.GR1.
09111B.GR1 (Disputes Review Board)
(January 7, 2008)
Use in all projects with an Engineer’s
Estimate of $10 million and greater. At
Region request and with HQ Construction
Office approval, may be used in projects
with lesser cost where the project complexity,
scope of work, or project conditions cause the
formation of a DRB at contract execution to be
desired. Must use with 09111A.GR1.
10.GR1 TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL
1001.GR1 General
100102.GR1 (Traffic Control)
1001021.FR1 (Agency-Provided Traffic Control Resources)
(August 2, 2004)
Use on projects where the Region will be providing
some labor, equipment or material resource to the
Contractor. Typically will include signs, posts,
pilot car drivers, WSP officers, etc. The decision
to provide resources and the use of this provision
requires the approval of the Region Construction Manager.
Fill-in is a detailed list of the resources to be
provided. Include a description of the item, the
quantity (if appropriate), its location and any
special instructions to the Contractor for acquiring
the item. Include a reference to the description of
work provision where the resource is to be applied.
If the fill-in list includes providing any law
enforcement organization for traffic control duties,
must also use 1001022.FR1.
(1 fill-in)
1001022.FR1 (Agency-Provided Law Enforcement)
(August 2, 2004)
Use in projects where the Region has decided to
provide law enforcement personnel to participate
in the Contractor’s traffic control activities.
Fill-in is a list of the specific duties of the
law enforcement personnel.
Must use with 1001021.FR1.
(1 fill-in)
1002.GR1 Traffic Control Management
100201.GR1 General
1002012.GR1 (Acceptable TCS Training)
(August 2, 2004)
Include in all projects that include the bid
item Traffic Control Supervisor, or include
the bid item Project Temporary Traffic Control.
1004.GR1 Measurement
One of the following three GSPs must be included in
every project with traffic control.
100401.GR1 (Total Project Lump Sum Payment)
(August 2, 2004)
Use on projects where there will be only one item
for all temporary traffic control in the bid proposal. Not
for use in projects containing multi-year plant establishment.
Requires the establishment of a lump sum item and
the deletion of all other standard temporary traffic
control items. Use of this provision requires the
approval of the Region Construction Manager or designee.
This type of payment should only be used on the
simpler jobs, typically single-season, for which
the entire project duration and sequence of activities
can be readily visualized. The bidder must have a
reasonable opportunity to predict the necessary
temporary traffic control measures and prepare a
responsible estimate. The designer should be able
to do the same.
Do not use with 100402.GR1 or 100403.FR1.
100402.GR1 (Standard Items)
(August 2, 2004)
Use on projects that will be utilizing the standard
items referenced in the provisions. While there are
lump sums within that list, this is not a total-project
lump sum bid.
Do not use with 100401.GR1 or 100403.FR1.
100403.FR1 (Project Lump Sum)
(August 2, 2004)
Use on projects that will be total project lump sum
except that some standard items will be reinstated
and utilized on the project. Use of this provision
requires the approval of the Region Construction
Manager or designee.
This method of payment might be applied to a job that
would be total project lump sum except that some part
of the work is not readily predictable. The need for
Flaggers might be unclear or there could be an
indeterminate future need for public information
utilizing Portable Changeable Message Signs.
The fill-in for this provision is a list of the
standard items that are reinstated according to
Sections 1-10.4(3) and 1-10.5(3). Do not use with
100401.GR1 or 100402.GR1.
(1 fill-in)