INTRO

Introduction to the Special Provisions
(July 31, 2007)
May be used on FHWA funded projects.
Four fill-ins:
$$1$$ - year of current Standard Specifications
$$2$$ - name of Agency, if you have your own GSPs [this bullet item is optional]
$$3$$ - official name of your Agency standards, standard plans, standard details, if any [this bullet item is optional]
$$4$$ - other published standards you wish to adopt by reference [this bullet item is optional]

1-01.3

Definitions
(September 12, 2008)
May be used on FHWA funded projects

1-02.1

REV

Qualifications of Bidder
(March 25, 2009)
May be used on FHWA funded projects.
If used, also use 1-02.13 and 1-05.13

1-02.1(1)

NEW

Supplemental Qualifications Criteria
(March 25, 2009)
Not approved for use on FHWA funded projects; approval has been requested.
Use if you included Contracting Agency-specific and/or project-specific supplemental criteria in your Bid Documents.
If used, also use 1-02.1, 1-02.13, 1-02.14 Option C, and 1-05.13.
(1 fill-in - insert either "Instructions to Bidders" or "Special Provisions")

1-02.2

Plans and Specifications
(October 1, 2005)
May be used on FHWA funded projects.
(2 fill-ins)

1-02.5

Proposal Forms
(October 1, 2005)
May be used on FHWA funded projects.

1-02.6

Preparation of Proposal    
(October 10, 2008)
May be used on FHWA funded projects.
Use when you require a Minimum bid amount for a Proposal item.
If used, you must identify the minimum bid
amount under the bid item in the Proposal.
If used, also use 1-03.1.

1-02.7

Bid Deposit
(October 1, 2005)
May be used on FHWA funded projects.

1-02.9

Delivery of Proposal
(October 1, 2005)
May be used on FHWA funded projects.

1-02.13

REV

Irregular Proposals
(March 25, 2009)
May be used on FHWA funded projects.
If used, also use 1-02.14 (one of the three options)

1-02.14
Option A

NEW

Disqualification of Bidders
(March 25, 2009)
Not approved for use on FHWA funded projects; approval has been requested.
Use Option A if you do not want any bidder responsibility criteria beyond the mandatory requirements in 1-02.1.
If used, also use 1-02.1 and 1-02.13

1-02.14
Option B

REV

Disqualification of Bidders
(March 25, 2009)
May be used on FHWA funded projects.
Use Option B to add standard Supplemental bidder responsibility criteria, in addition to the mandatory criteria in 1-02.1.
If used, also use 1-02.1, 1-02.13, and 1-05.13

1-02.14
Option C

NEW

Disqualification of Bidders
(March 25, 2009)
Not approved for use on FHWA funded projects; approval has been requested.
Use Option C to add both standard, and additional Agency-specific and/or Project-specific Supplemental bidder responsibility criteria, in addition to the mandatory criteria in 1-02.1.
If used, also use 1-02.1, 1-02.1(1), 1-02.13, and 1-05.13
(1 fill-in - insert either "Instructions to Bidders" or "Special Provisions")

1-02.15

Pre Award Information
(October 1, 2005)
May be used on FHWA funded projects.

1-03.1

Consideration of Bids
(January 23, 2006)
May be used on FHWA funded projects.
Use when you require a minimum bid
amount for a Proposal Item.
If used, also use 1-02.6

1-03.3

Execution of Contract
(October 1, 2005)
May be used on FHWA funded projects. 2 fill-ins

1-03.4

Contract Bond
(October 1, 2005)
May be used on FHWA funded projects.

1-03.4(1)

Retainage in Lieu of Bond    
(October 10, 2008)
May not be used on FHWA funded projects.
Use on contracts under $35,000 where your agency will allow 50% withholding in lieu of performance bond.
Use only if your agency allows this practice.

1-04.2

Coordination of Contract Documents
(October 1, 2005)
May be used on FHWA funded projects.

1-04.6

Variation in Estimated Quantities
(May 25, 2006)
May not be used on FHWA funded projects.
May be used separately or with either 1-04.6 Option A or B
(1 + fill-ins)
Prohibits re-negotiation of unit prices for bid items you list in
the GSP. Use where there is likelihood of variable quantities.

1-04.6
Option A

Variation in Estimated Quantities Option A
(May 25, 2006)
May not be used on FHWA funded projects.
(1 fill-in)
Limits adjustments to unit prices in case of quantity
overrun/underrun to bid items over a specified dollar amount.

1-04.6
Option B

Variation in Estimated Quantities Option B
(May 25, 2006)
May not be used on FHWA funded projects.
(1 fill-in)
Limits adjustments to unit prices in case of quantity
overrun/underrun to bid items with value equal to or greater
than 10% of the total contract bid price.

1-05.4

Conformity With and Deviations From Plans and Stakes
(October 1, 2005)
May be used on FHWA funded projects.

1-05.7

Removal of Defective and Unauthorized Work
(October 1, 2005)
May be used on FHWA funded projects.

1-05.11

Final Inspection
(October 1, 2005)
May be used on FHWA funded projects.

1-05.13

REV

Superintendents, Labor and Equipment of Contractor
(March 25, 2009)
May be used on FHWA funded projects.

1-05.15

REV

Method of Serving Notices   
(March 25, 2009)
May be used on FHWA funded projects.

1-05.16

Water and Power
(October 1, 2005)
May be used on FHWA funded projects.

1-05.17

Oral Agreements
(October 1, 2005)
May be used on FHWA funded projects.

1-07.1

Laws to be Observed
(October 1, 2005)
May be used on FHWA funded projects.

1-07.2

State Sales Tax
(October 1, 2005)
May be used on FHWA funded projects.

1-07.18

Public Liability and Property Damage Insurance
(May 10, 2006)
May be used on FHWA funded projects.
Use this GSP for standard insurance requirements and coverage. If you need higher CG or Auto limits, also use GSP 1-07.18(5)F. If you need specialty coverages, see other 1-07.18 GSPs. Consult your Agency Risk Manager to determine which GSPs to use.
(1 fill-in)

1-07.18(5)D

Coverage for Working On, Over, or Near Navigable Waters
(May 10, 2006)
May be used on FHWA funded projects.
Use this GSP if Contractor and/or subcontractors will be working on, over or near "Navigable Waters of the United States". Consult your Risk Manager to determine if this insurance is needed.

1-07.18(5)E

All Risk Builder's Risk
(May 10, 2006)
May be used on FHWA funded projects.
Use this GSP to provide builder's risk coverage for protection from loss or damage to a structure or other related property in the course of construction. This insurance is typically required for new buildings and structures. Consult your Agency Risk Manager to determine which GSPs to use.

1-07.18(5)F

Excess or Umbrella Liability
(May 10, 2006)
May be used on FHWA funded projects.
Use this GSP to provide additional coverage, depending on your Agency's Risk analysis.Consult your Agency Risk Manager to determine which GSPs to use.

1-07.18(5)G

Pollution Liability
(May 10, 2006)
May be used on FHWA funded projects.
Use this GSP to provide coverage for Environmental hazards arising from remediation projects, construction at contaminated properties, or adjacent to properties known to be contaminated, hauling for hazardous materials away from a project site, or where unknown environmental conditions may exist.Consult your Agency Risk Manager to determine if this insurance is needed.
(1 fill-in)

1-07.18(5)H

Professional Liability
(May 10, 2006)
May be used on FHWA funded projects.
Use this GSP to provide additional coverage, depending on you Agency's risk analysis, and if design services are part of the Contractor's work.Consult your Agency Risk Manager to determine if this insurance is needed.

1-07.24

Rights of Way
(October 1, 2005)
May be used on FHWA funded projects.

1-08.0

Prosecution and Progress
Preliminary Matters
(May 25, 2006)
May be used on FHWA funded projects.
Use this GSP if you use 1-08.0(1), 1-08.0(2), or 1-08.0(3).

1-08.0(1)

Prosecution and Progress    
Preconstruction Conference
(October 10, 2008)
May be used on FHWA funded projects.
If used, must also use 1-08.0.

1-08.0(2)

Prosecution and Progress
Hours of Work
(May 25, 2006)
May be used on FHWA funded projects.
If used, must also use 1-08.0.

1-08.0(3)

Prosecution and Progress
Reimbursement of Overtime Work
(May 25, 2006)
May not be used on FHWA funded projects.
If used, must also use 1-08.0.

1-08.1

Subcontracting - D/M/WBE Reporting    
(October 10, 2008)
May not be used on FHWA funded projects.
(1 fill-in - calendar date)

1-08.3(2)A

Type A Progress Schedule    
(October 10, 2008)
Not approved for use on FHWA funded projects, approval has been requested.
(1 fill-in)
If used, consider also using 1-08.0(1).

1-08.3(2)B

Type B Progress Schedule    
(October 10, 2008)
Not approved for use on FHWA funded projects, approval has been requested.
(1 fill-in)
If used, consider also using 1-08.0(1).

1-08.4

Notice to Proceed and Prosecution of the Work
(Oct. 1, 2005)
May be used on FHWA funded projects.
If used, also use 1-01.3.

1-08.5
Option A

Time for Completion
(June 28, 2007)
May be used on FHWA funded projects.
Use when you want to start the charge of working days immediately following the Notice to Proceed Date.

1-08.5
Option B

Time for Completion
(June 28, 2007)
May be used on FHWA funded projects.
1 fill-in – on FHWA-funded projects, you may fill in up to 30 calendar days, but no more. Use when you want to delay the charge of working days on a project to allow for material order lead time, etc.

1-08.7

Maintenance During Suspension
(October 1, 2005)
May be used on FHWA funded projects.

1-09.6

Force Account    
(October 10, 2008)
May be used on FHWA funded projects.
Use when there are bid items paid by Force Account.

1-09.9

Measurement and Payment - Payments    
(October 10, 2008)
May be used on FHWA funded projects.

1-09.13(3)

Claims $250,000 or Less
(October 1, 2005)
May be used on FHWA funded projects.
Use to allow litigation rather than
mandatory and binding arbitration for claims $250,000 or less.

1-09.13(3)A

Claims Resolution - Administration of Arbitration
(October 1, 2005)
May be used on FHWA funded projects.

1-10.5(1)

Lump Sum Bid for Project (No Unit Items)
(Jan. 23, 2006)
May be used on FHWA funded projects.
Use when you require a minimum bid for this pay item. If used, you must also identify the
minimum bid amount under the bid item in the proposal.
If used, also use 1-02.6 and 1-03.1.
(1 fill-in)

1-10.5(2)

Item Bids With Lump Sum for Incidentals
(Jan. 11, 2006)
May be used on FHWA funded projects.
Use when you require minimum bids for the pay items
listed. If used, you must also identify
the minimum bid amount under the bid item
in the Proposal.
If used, also use 1-02.6 and 1-03.1
(2 fill-ins)