Specifications include, but are not limited to:Requirements under this ITB consists of furnishing all labor, material, tools, equipment, means of transportation and incidentals necessary to perform Vegetation Removal that includes random clearing or side trimming and herbicide applications within the limits of the right of way and easement areas of the interstate and limited access routes, 4 lane divided highways, 4 lane and 2 lane routes in a safe, effective, and timely manner, as detailed in herein. Services to be performed apply to interstate and state route transportation facilities within the existing and possible future rights of way as defined by GDOT. It is the intent of the Department that the successful Contractor will manage and perform all Vegetation Removal operations associated with roadways, bridges, drainage structures, roadside vegetation and aesthetics, traffic services, and as otherwise contained herein. The Contractor will also be responsible for any traffic control, licenses, and permits required satisfying the duties required herein. Terms and Definitions ANSI – American National Standards Institute current edition. http://ansi.org/ Approval/Acceptance: Inspected and approved by the Engineer for compliance with the requirements of the Specifications included in this Contract. Engineer or his Designee: The Department’s inspector, (hereafter referred to as the “Engineer”). Mainline: The area(s) between interchanges on interstates, limited access routes, and state routes. Limited Access Highway: A Highway or arterial road for high-speed traffic which has many characteristics of a controlled access highway (interstate), including limited or no access to adjacent property. Travel Way: The actual road lanes in which vehicles travel not including paved shoulders MUTCD: The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), current edition. Non-Refundable Deductions: Failure to comply with terms and specifications of the Contract that will result in deduction of monies from the Contractor’s invoice for payment. Standard Specifications (Specifications): State of Georgia Standard Specifications for Construction of Transportation Systems, 2013 Edition or latest edition, the Project Special Provisions, the Georgia Department of Transportation, Supplemental Specifications, Standard Drawings and Construction Details. http://www.dot.ga.gov/PS/Business/Source. Right-of-Way (R/W): The entire portion of a highway within the boundaries of access-control fences or access-control lines where no fences exists. Debris: Material associated with the tree cutting and pruning operation including stems, branches, bark, leaves, etc. Georgia Roadside Management: iPhone app, available through the iPhone App Store.
