237.5 Special Provisions - Revision history

Hoskir: updated per RR 3639

2023-02-14T21:01:49Z

updated per RR 3639

Smithk: Per DE, clarified and updated guidance to current practice

2020-09-22T13:34:33Z

Per DE, clarified and updated guidance to current practice

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	===237.5.1 Job Special Provisions===		===237.5.1 Job Special Provisions===

	[https://spexternal.modot.mo.gov/sites/de/JSP/Forms/JSPByTitle.aspx Job special provisions] are usually prepared by the district to cover items of work unique to a specific project and not adequately explained on the plans or in the standard specifications. A simple plan note is preferred to a written job special provision. Job special provisions are used to specify types of materials rather than using notes on plans. They are not written for the sole purpose of establishing an item number. Special “99” item numbers always require a job special provision.		[https://spexternal.modot.mo.gov/sites/de/JSP/Forms/JSPByTitle.aspx Job special provisions] are usually prepared by the district to cover items of work unique to a specific project and not adequately explained on the plans or in the standard specifications. A simple plan note is preferred to a written job special provision. Job special provisions are used to specify types of materials rather than using notes on plans. They are not written for the sole purpose of establishing an item number. Special “99” item numbers always require a job special provision unless they are a modification of a standard or non-standard item number where the modification can clearly be defined on the plans. It is best to give the 99 number a description of Modified “Standard Item Description” to notify the contractor that a change is being made to this standard bid item.

	Considerable care is exercised in writing job special provisions. Clarity of intent is most important and must be achieved without wordy, lengthy, or overly detailed statements. Terms or phrases without a well-understood or definite meaning must be avoided. When a condition is mandatory, the word “shall” is used. If a condition is permissive or optional, the word “may” is used. Generally, the provisions state the contractor “shall” perform an action, and the commission “will” perform an action.		Considerable care is exercised in writing job special provisions. Clarity of intent is most important and must be achieved without wordy, lengthy, or overly detailed statements. Terms or phrases without a well-understood or definite meaning must be avoided. When a condition is mandatory, the word “shall” is used. If a condition is permissive or optional, the word “may” is used. Generally, the provisions state the contractor “shall” perform an action, and the commission “will” perform an action.

	Job special provision and standard specification styles are similar and contains five basic parts: (1) Description, (2) Material, (3) Construction Requirements, (4) Method of Measurement ~~and~~ (5) Basis of Payment. Job special provisions may also supplement or modify the standard specifications, in which case a complete specification need not be prepared but only a reference to the standard specification with the necessary information supplementing or modifying the standard specification. Any portion of the standard specifications to be modified is clearly identified.		Job special provision and standard specification styles are similar and contains five basic parts:
			:(1) Description
			:(2) Material
			:(3) Construction Requirements
			:(4) Method of Measurement
			:(5) Basis of Payment.

			Job special provisions may also supplement or modify the standard specifications, in which case a complete specification need not be prepared but only a reference to the standard specification with the necessary information supplementing or modifying the standard specification. Any portion of the standard specifications to be modified is clearly identified.

	The use of trade names in job special provisions is discouraged. However, in special circumstances, the use of a proprietary item may be necessary. When it is necessary to use a proprietary or experimental item, a Public Interest Finding (refer to [[131.2 Proprietary Items and Public Interest Findings\|EPG 131.2 Proprietary Items and Public Interest Findings]]) and/or an [[media:Experimental Work Plan, Figure 237.5.doc\|Experimental Work Plan]] is to accompany the letter of transmittal when the contract plans are submitted.		The use of trade names in job special provisions is discouraged. However, in special circumstances, the use of a proprietary item may be necessary. When it is necessary to use a proprietary or experimental item, a Public Interest Finding (refer to [[131.2 Proprietary Items and Public Interest Findings\|EPG 131.2 Proprietary Items and Public Interest Findings]]) and/or an [[media:Experimental Work Plan, Figure 237.5.doc\|Experimental Work Plan]] is to accompany the letter of transmittal when the contract plans are submitted.
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	===237.5.2 Standardized Job Special Provisions===		===237.5.2 Standardized Job Special Provisions===

	Job special provisions that are frequently used have been standardized and are available for district use. These job special provisions are designated as ~~DSP~~ (~~Design~~ Special Provision) ~~or MSP~~ (~~Materials~~ Special Provision)~~. Construction and Materials is to be consulted prior to using any MSP denoted with an asterisk in the database. When using a standardized job special provision for a particular project~~, ~~the special provision shall be designated by the title only on the job special provisions table of contents. The DSP~~ or ~~MSP number is used in the heading of the text of the job special provision~~.		Job special provisions that are frequently used have been standardized and are available for district use. These job special provisions are designated as JSP (Job Special Provision), NJSP (Non-Standard Job Special Provision), or LPA (Local Public Agency Special Provision).

	If the district revises a standardized job special provision for a ~~particular~~ project, the special provision shall be designated by name only on the job special provisions table of contents and in the heading of the text of the job special provision. The ~~DSP~~ or ~~MSP~~ number must be removed from the title of the job special provision in the heading of the text. Any revisions made by district personnel to standardized job special provisions must be carefully undertaken. Central Office personnel will review these revised job special provisions for content and conformance to MoDOT standards~~. To assist the review process, the plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) submittal cover letter indicates what changes were made to the standardized job special provisions~~.		If the district revises a standardized job special provision for a project, the special provision shall be designated by name only on the job special provisions table of contents and in the heading of the text of the job special provision. The JSP, or NJSP, or the LPA number must be removed from the title of the job special provision in the heading of the text and modified added to the beginning of the title of the JSP. Any revisions made by district personnel to standardized job special provisions must be carefully undertaken. Central Office personnel will review these revised job special provisions for content and conformance to MoDOT standards.

	Central Office will insert standardized job special provisions into the proposal. Any job special provision that includes the ~~DSP~~ or ~~MSP~~ number in either the index or the title in the body is assumed to be the standardized job special provision. Central Office personnel will replace those job special provisions with the most current standard, regardless of whether the district included the body of the standardized job special provision in the proposal. Any revision made at Central Office to a district job special provision will be provided to the district for approval. Do not put “(To Be Inserted by Central Office)” next to a job special provision on the index. Central Office personnel will have to remove this wording ~~and return the index to the transportation project manager to be re-signed and sealed~~. It is acceptable to put “(To Be Inserted by Central Office)” next to the job special provision title in the body.		Central Office will insert standardized job special provisions into the proposal. Any job special provision that includes the JSP or NJSP, or LPA number in either the index or the title in the body is assumed to be the standardized job special provision. Central Office personnel will replace those job special provisions with the most current standard, regardless of whether the district included the body of the standardized job special provision in the proposal. Any revision made at Central Office to a district job special provision will be provided to the district for approval. Do not put “(To Be Inserted by Central Office)” next to a job special provision on the index. Central Office personnel will have to remove this wording. It is acceptable to put “(To Be Inserted by Central Office)” next to the job special provision title in the body.

	===237.5.3 Required Job Special Provisions===		===237.5.3 Required Job Special Provisions===

	Some job special provisions are required in ~~most~~ projects. The ~~standard~~ specifications ~~also~~ can require~~, with certain specific items, that the contract~~ specify material, methods or equipment. A job special ~~provision will be~~ required ~~for these items. Examples of these items~~ are as follows:		Some job special provisions are required in projects. The specifications can require specify material, methods, or equipment for an item. Examples of job special provisions required in most projects are as follows:

	* General. The first job special provision in every contract tells the contractor whether the project is to be constructed under federal or state requirements. This is a standardized provision included in all projects.		* General. The first job special provision in every contract tells the contractor whether the project is to be constructed under federal or state requirements. This is a standardized provision included in all projects and defines the wage rates and what standards apply for the project.
	[[image:237.5 utilites.jpg\|right\|300px\|thumb\|<center>'''Utility adjustment'''</center>]]		[[image:237.5 utilites.jpg\|right\|300px\|thumb\|<center>'''Utility adjustment'''</center>]]
	* Traffic ~~Control Plan~~. See [http://www.modot.org/business/standards_and_specs/SpecbookEPG.pdf#page=4 Standard Specification Sec 104.7]. ~~This~~ job special provision covers situations not covered in the standard specifications. Construction phases or stages are not included in this job special provision. All time restrictions when the contractor will not be permitted to perform construction on the roadway (i.e. A.M. and P.M. peak vehicular hours) are stated. The standardized job special provision provides an outline. This provision is included in all projects even if special situations not covered in the standard specifications do not exist.		* Contract Liquidated Damages. The second job special provision in every contract tells contractors when they may begin work on the project, when they have to complete the work, and what liquidated damages will be assessed if they fail to complete the work on time. This provision is included in all projects except Job Order Contracts.
			* Work Zone Traffic Management. See [http://www.modot.org/business/standards_and_specs/SpecbookEPG.pdf#page=4 Standard Specification Sec 104.7]. The third job special provision in every contract covers traffic management situations not covered in the standard specifications. Construction phases or stages are not included in this job special provision. All time restrictions when the contractor will not be permitted to perform construction on the roadway (i.e. A.M. and P.M. peak vehicular hours) are stated. The standardized job special provision provides an outline. This provision is included in all projects even if special situations not covered in the standard specifications do not exist. This provision is not included Job Order Contracts.
	* Utilities. A special provision ~~telling the contractor the status of any known utility adjustments~~ is included ~~in each contract. The standardized job special provision provides an outline~~.

	* ~~Project Contact~~. A special provision is required ~~telling~~ the bidder who to contact at MoDOT regarding the project. Only one project contact is to be designated for the project to provide bidders with a consistent source of answers to their questions. See [[237.12 Communication with the Public\|EPG 237.12 Communication with the Public]].		* Utilities. A special provision telling the contractor the contact information for each utility and the status of any known utility adjustments. The standardized job special provision provides an outline and is required on any project with a utility adjustment.
			* Project Contact. A special provision tells the bidder who to contact at MoDOT regarding questions about the project. Only one project contact is to be designated for the project to provide bidders with a consistent source of answers to their questions. See [[237.12 Communication with the Public\|EPG 237.12 Communication with the Public]]. A phone number and email address for the contact is required. This provision is included in all projects.
	[[image:237.5.3 unbonded overlay.jpg\|right\|300px\|thumb\|<center>'''[[:Category:506 Concrete Overlays for Pavement#506.1.2 Portland Cement Concrete Unbonded Overlay (for Sec 506.20)\|Unbonded overlay]] project'''</center>]]		[[image:237.5.3 unbonded overlay.jpg\|right\|300px\|thumb\|<center>'''[[:Category:506 Concrete Overlays for Pavement#506.1.2 Portland Cement Concrete Unbonded Overlay (for Sec 506.20)\|Unbonded overlay]] project'''</center>]]
	* Fertilizing and Seeding Mixtures. See Temporary Erosion Control and Section 800 of the standard specifications. All disturbed areas are fertilized, limed, and either seeded or sodded, except for surfaced areas, solid rock and slopes consisting primarily of broken rock.		* Fertilizing and Seeding Mixtures. See Temporary Erosion Control and Section 800 of the standard specifications. All disturbed areas are fertilized, limed, and either seeded or sodded, except for surfaced areas, solid rock and slopes consisting primarily of broken rock.
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	* Supplemental Revisions. This special provision contains revisions to the standard specifications that have not been implemented into the Supplemental Specification Revisions (“blue pack”). This provision is included in all projects when it contains specification revisions.		* Supplemental Revisions. This special provision contains revisions to the standard specifications that have not been implemented into the Supplemental Specification Revisions (“blue pack”). This provision is included in all projects when it contains specification revisions.

	~~<div id="Contractor Furnished Surveying and Staking."></div>~~
	* Contractor Furnished Surveying and Staking. The core team should determine when it is advantageous to include contractor furnished surveying and staking in a project. The desire to use this option should be established as early as possible in the core team process through discussions between Project Development and Operations personnel. Contractor furnished surveying and staking is necessary in all unbonded overlay projects as specified in [http://www.modot.org/business/standards_and_specs/SpecbookEPG.pdf#page=8 Sec 506] and should be used in projects with earthwork in excess of 50,000 cubic yards.
	[[image:237.5.3 Bridge demolition.jpg\|right\|300px\|thumb\|<center>'''Demolition for bridge projects'''</center>]]		[[image:237.5.3 Bridge demolition.jpg\|right\|300px\|thumb\|<center>'''Demolition for bridge projects'''</center>]]
	The following Job Special Provisions were removed from the standard specifications and will need to be used on projects whenever necessary:		The following Job Special Provisions were removed from the standard specifications and will need to be used on projects whenever necessary:

EPGsysop: /* 237.5.1 Job Special Provisions */ updated link

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237.5.1 Job Special Provisions: updated link

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	Job special provision and standard specification styles are similar and contains five basic parts: (1) Description, (2) Material, (3) Construction Requirements, (4) Method of Measurement and (5) Basis of Payment. Job special provisions may also supplement or modify the standard specifications, in which case a complete specification need not be prepared but only a reference to the standard specification with the necessary information supplementing or modifying the standard specification. Any portion of the standard specifications to be modified is clearly identified.		Job special provision and standard specification styles are similar and contains five basic parts: (1) Description, (2) Material, (3) Construction Requirements, (4) Method of Measurement and (5) Basis of Payment. Job special provisions may also supplement or modify the standard specifications, in which case a complete specification need not be prepared but only a reference to the standard specification with the necessary information supplementing or modifying the standard specification. Any portion of the standard specifications to be modified is clearly identified.

	The use of trade names in job special provisions is discouraged. However, in special circumstances, the use of a proprietary item may be necessary. When it is necessary to use a proprietary or experimental item, a Public Interest Finding (refer to [[131 ~~Other General Procedures~~\|EPG 131 ~~Other General Procedures~~]]) and/or an [[media:Experimental Work Plan, Figure 237.5.doc\|Experimental Work Plan]] is to accompany the letter of transmittal when the contract plans are submitted.		The use of trade names in job special provisions is discouraged. However, in special circumstances, the use of a proprietary item may be necessary. When it is necessary to use a proprietary or experimental item, a Public Interest Finding (refer to [[131.2 Proprietary Items and Public Interest Findings\|EPG 131.2 Proprietary Items and Public Interest Findings]]) and/or an [[media:Experimental Work Plan, Figure 237.5.doc\|Experimental Work Plan]] is to accompany the letter of transmittal when the contract plans are submitted.

	===237.5.2 Standardized Job Special Provisions===		===237.5.2 Standardized Job Special Provisions===

EPGsysop: updated JSP link

2017-04-03T18:32:02Z

updated JSP link

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	===237.5.1 Job Special Provisions===		===237.5.1 Job Special Provisions===

	[~~http~~://~~www~~.modot.mo.gov/~~business~~/~~standards_and_specs~~/~~jobspecialprovisions~~.~~htm~~ Job special provisions] are usually prepared by the district to cover items of work unique to a specific project and not adequately explained on the plans or in the standard specifications. A simple plan note is preferred to a written job special provision. Job special provisions are used to specify types of materials rather than using notes on plans. They are not written for the sole purpose of establishing an item number. Special “99” item numbers always require a job special provision.		[https://spexternal.modot.mo.gov/sites/de/JSP/Forms/JSPByTitle.aspx Job special provisions] are usually prepared by the district to cover items of work unique to a specific project and not adequately explained on the plans or in the standard specifications. A simple plan note is preferred to a written job special provision. Job special provisions are used to specify types of materials rather than using notes on plans. They are not written for the sole purpose of establishing an item number. Special “99” item numbers always require a job special provision.

	Considerable care is exercised in writing job special provisions. Clarity of intent is most important and must be achieved without wordy, lengthy, or overly detailed statements. Terms or phrases without a well-understood or definite meaning must be avoided. When a condition is mandatory, the word “shall” is used. If a condition is permissive or optional, the word “may” is used. Generally, the provisions state the contractor “shall” perform an action, and the commission “will” perform an action.		Considerable care is exercised in writing job special provisions. Clarity of intent is most important and must be achieved without wordy, lengthy, or overly detailed statements. Terms or phrases without a well-understood or definite meaning must be avoided. When a condition is mandatory, the word “shall” is used. If a condition is permissive or optional, the word “may” is used. Generally, the provisions state the contractor “shall” perform an action, and the commission “will” perform an action.

Smithk: updated links

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	* General. The first job special provision in every contract tells the contractor whether the project is to be constructed under federal or state requirements. This is a standardized provision included in all projects.		* General. The first job special provision in every contract tells the contractor whether the project is to be constructed under federal or state requirements. This is a standardized provision included in all projects.
	[[image:237.5 utilites.jpg\|right\|300px\|thumb\|<center>'''Utility adjustment'''</center>]]		[[image:237.5 utilites.jpg\|right\|300px\|thumb\|<center>'''Utility adjustment'''</center>]]
	* Traffic Control Plan. See [http://www.modot.~~mo.gov~~/business/standards_and_specs/~~Sec0104~~.pdf Standard Specification Sec 104.7]. This job special provision covers situations not covered in the standard specifications. Construction phases or stages are not included in this job special provision. All time restrictions when the contractor will not be permitted to perform construction on the roadway (i.e. A.M. and P.M. peak vehicular hours) are stated. The standardized job special provision provides an outline. This provision is included in all projects even if special situations not covered in the standard specifications do not exist.		* Traffic Control Plan. See [http://www.modot.org/business/standards_and_specs/SpecbookEPG.pdf#page=4 Standard Specification Sec 104.7]. This job special provision covers situations not covered in the standard specifications. Construction phases or stages are not included in this job special provision. All time restrictions when the contractor will not be permitted to perform construction on the roadway (i.e. A.M. and P.M. peak vehicular hours) are stated. The standardized job special provision provides an outline. This provision is included in all projects even if special situations not covered in the standard specifications do not exist.

	* Utilities. A special provision telling the contractor the status of any known utility adjustments is included in each contract. The standardized job special provision provides an outline.		* Utilities. A special provision telling the contractor the status of any known utility adjustments is included in each contract. The standardized job special provision provides an outline.
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	<div id="Contractor Furnished Surveying and Staking."></div>		<div id="Contractor Furnished Surveying and Staking."></div>
	* Contractor Furnished Surveying and Staking. The core team should determine when it is advantageous to include contractor furnished surveying and staking in a project. The desire to use this option should be established as early as possible in the core team process through discussions between Project Development and Operations personnel. Contractor furnished surveying and staking is necessary in all unbonded overlay projects as specified in [http://www.modot.~~mo.gov~~/business/standards_and_specs/~~Sec0506~~.pdf Sec 506] and should be used in projects with earthwork in excess of 50,000 cubic yards.		* Contractor Furnished Surveying and Staking. The core team should determine when it is advantageous to include contractor furnished surveying and staking in a project. The desire to use this option should be established as early as possible in the core team process through discussions between Project Development and Operations personnel. Contractor furnished surveying and staking is necessary in all unbonded overlay projects as specified in [http://www.modot.org/business/standards_and_specs/SpecbookEPG.pdf#page=8 Sec 506] and should be used in projects with earthwork in excess of 50,000 cubic yards.
	[[image:237.5.3 Bridge demolition.jpg\|right\|300px\|thumb\|<center>'''Demolition for bridge projects'''</center>]]		[[image:237.5.3 Bridge demolition.jpg\|right\|300px\|thumb\|<center>'''Demolition for bridge projects'''</center>]]
	The following Job Special Provisions were removed from the standard specifications and will need to be used on projects whenever necessary:		The following Job Special Provisions were removed from the standard specifications and will need to be used on projects whenever necessary:

Smithk: /* 237.5.3 Required Job Special Provisions */Per Design, this revision urges contractor surveying and staking to be used in projects w/ earthwork exceeding 50000 cy.

2011-03-31T13:47:12Z

237.5.3 Required Job Special Provisions: Per Design, this revision urges contractor surveying and staking to be used in projects w/ earthwork exceeding 50000 cy.

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	* Supplemental Revisions. This special provision contains revisions to the standard specifications that have not been implemented into the Supplemental Specification Revisions (“blue pack”). This provision is included in all projects when it contains specification revisions.		* Supplemental Revisions. This special provision contains revisions to the standard specifications that have not been implemented into the Supplemental Specification Revisions (“blue pack”). This provision is included in all projects when it contains specification revisions.

	* Contractor Furnished Surveying and Staking. The core team should determine when it is advantageous to include contractor furnished surveying and staking in a project. The desire to use this option should be established as early as possible in the core team process through discussions between Project Development and Operations personnel. Contractor furnished surveying and staking is necessary in all unbonded overlay projects as specified in [http://www.modot.mo.gov/business/standards_and_specs/Sec0506.pdf Sec 506] and ~~is encouraged~~ in projects with earthwork in excess of ~~250~~,000 cubic yards.		<div id="Contractor Furnished Surveying and Staking."></div>
			* Contractor Furnished Surveying and Staking. The core team should determine when it is advantageous to include contractor furnished surveying and staking in a project. The desire to use this option should be established as early as possible in the core team process through discussions between Project Development and Operations personnel. Contractor furnished surveying and staking is necessary in all unbonded overlay projects as specified in [http://www.modot.mo.gov/business/standards_and_specs/Sec0506.pdf Sec 506] and should be used in projects with earthwork in excess of 50,000 cubic yards.
	[[image:237.5.3 Bridge demolition.jpg\|right\|300px\|thumb\|<center>'''Demolition for bridge projects'''</center>]]		[[image:237.5.3 Bridge demolition.jpg\|right\|300px\|thumb\|<center>'''Demolition for bridge projects'''</center>]]
	The following Job Special Provisions were removed from the standard specifications and will need to be used on projects whenever necessary:		The following Job Special Provisions were removed from the standard specifications and will need to be used on projects whenever necessary:

Smithk: EPG article references clarified. EPG articles are not referenced as "sections" but as "articles" or as "EPG xxx".

2010-04-02T18:34:48Z

EPG article references clarified. EPG articles are not referenced as "sections" but as "articles" or as "EPG xxx".

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	Job special provision and standard specification styles are similar and contains five basic parts: (1) Description, (2) Material, (3) Construction Requirements, (4) Method of Measurement and (5) Basis of Payment. Job special provisions may also supplement or modify the standard specifications, in which case a complete specification need not be prepared but only a reference to the standard specification with the necessary information supplementing or modifying the standard specification. Any portion of the standard specifications to be modified is clearly identified.		Job special provision and standard specification styles are similar and contains five basic parts: (1) Description, (2) Material, (3) Construction Requirements, (4) Method of Measurement and (5) Basis of Payment. Job special provisions may also supplement or modify the standard specifications, in which case a complete specification need not be prepared but only a reference to the standard specification with the necessary information supplementing or modifying the standard specification. Any portion of the standard specifications to be modified is clearly identified.

	The use of trade names in job special provisions is discouraged. However, in special circumstances, the use of a proprietary item may be necessary. When it is necessary to use a proprietary or experimental item, a Public Interest Finding (refer to [[131 Other General Procedures\|131, Other General Procedures]]) and/or an [[media:Experimental Work Plan, Figure 237.5.doc\|Experimental Work Plan]] is to accompany the letter of transmittal when the contract plans are submitted.		The use of trade names in job special provisions is discouraged. However, in special circumstances, the use of a proprietary item may be necessary. When it is necessary to use a proprietary or experimental item, a Public Interest Finding (refer to [[131 Other General Procedures\|EPG 131 Other General Procedures]]) and/or an [[media:Experimental Work Plan, Figure 237.5.doc\|Experimental Work Plan]] is to accompany the letter of transmittal when the contract plans are submitted.

	===237.5.2 Standardized Job Special Provisions===		===237.5.2 Standardized Job Special Provisions===
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	* Utilities. A special provision telling the contractor the status of any known utility adjustments is included in each contract. The standardized job special provision provides an outline.		* Utilities. A special provision telling the contractor the status of any known utility adjustments is included in each contract. The standardized job special provision provides an outline.

	* Project Contact. A special provision is required telling the bidder who to contact at MoDOT regarding the project. Only one project contact is to be designated for the project to provide bidders with a consistent source of answers to their questions. See [[237.12 Communication with the Public\|237.12 Communication with the Public]].		* Project Contact. A special provision is required telling the bidder who to contact at MoDOT regarding the project. Only one project contact is to be designated for the project to provide bidders with a consistent source of answers to their questions. See [[237.12 Communication with the Public\|EPG 237.12 Communication with the Public]].
	[[image:237.5.3 unbonded overlay.jpg\|right\|300px\|thumb\|<center>'''[[:Category:506 Concrete Overlays for Pavement#506.1.2 Portland Cement Concrete Unbonded Overlay (for Sec 506.20)\|Unbonded overlay]] project'''</center>]]		[[image:237.5.3 unbonded overlay.jpg\|right\|300px\|thumb\|<center>'''[[:Category:506 Concrete Overlays for Pavement#506.1.2 Portland Cement Concrete Unbonded Overlay (for Sec 506.20)\|Unbonded overlay]] project'''</center>]]
	* Fertilizing and Seeding Mixtures. See Temporary Erosion Control and Section 800 of the standard specifications. All disturbed areas are fertilized, limed, and either seeded or sodded, except for surfaced areas, solid rock and slopes consisting primarily of broken rock.		* Fertilizing and Seeding Mixtures. See Temporary Erosion Control and Section 800 of the standard specifications. All disturbed areas are fertilized, limed, and either seeded or sodded, except for surfaced areas, solid rock and slopes consisting primarily of broken rock.

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Special provisions are included in contracts as required to define work or procedures not covered in the standard specifications, and as necessary to supplement or modify items in the standard specifications. Each contract includes a table of contents for job special provisions.

===237.5.1 Job Special Provisions===

[http://www.modot.mo.gov/business/standards_and_specs/jobspecialprovisions.htm Job special provisions] are usually prepared by the district to cover items of work unique to a specific project and not adequately explained on the plans or in the standard specifications. A simple plan note is preferred to a written job special provision. Job special provisions are used to specify types of materials rather than using notes on plans. They are not written for the sole purpose of establishing an item number. Special “99” item numbers always require a job special provision.

Considerable care is exercised in writing job special provisions. Clarity of intent is most important and must be achieved without wordy, lengthy, or overly detailed statements. Terms or phrases without a well-understood or definite meaning must be avoided. When a condition is mandatory, the word “shall” is used. If a condition is permissive or optional, the word “may” is used. Generally, the provisions state the contractor “shall” perform an action, and the commission “will” perform an action.

Job special provision and standard specification styles are similar and contains five basic parts: (1) Description, (2) Material, (3) Construction Requirements, (4) Method of Measurement and (5) Basis of Payment. Job special provisions may also supplement or modify the standard specifications, in which case a complete specification need not be prepared but only a reference to the standard specification with the necessary information supplementing or modifying the standard specification. Any portion of the standard specifications to be modified is clearly identified.

The use of trade names in job special provisions is discouraged. However, in special circumstances, the use of a proprietary item may be necessary. When it is necessary to use a proprietary or experimental item, a Public Interest Finding (refer to [[131 Other General Procedures|131, Other General Procedures]]) and/or an [[media:Experimental Work Plan, Figure 237.5.doc|Experimental Work Plan]] is to accompany the letter of transmittal when the contract plans are submitted.

===237.5.2 Standardized Job Special Provisions===

Job special provisions that are frequently used have been standardized and are available for district use. These job special provisions are designated as DSP (Design Special Provision) or MSP (Materials Special Provision). Construction and Materials is to be consulted prior to using any MSP denoted with an asterisk in the database. When using a standardized job special provision for a particular project, the special provision shall be designated by the title only on the job special provisions table of contents. The DSP or MSP number is used in the heading of the text of the job special provision.

If the district revises a standardized job special provision for a particular project, the special provision shall be designated by name only on the job special provisions table of contents and in the heading of the text of the job special provision. The DSP or MSP number must be removed from the title of the job special provision in the heading of the text. Any revisions made by district personnel to standardized job special provisions must be carefully undertaken. Central Office personnel will review these revised job special provisions for content and conformance to MoDOT standards. To assist the review process, the plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) submittal cover letter indicates what changes were made to the standardized job special provisions.

Central Office will insert standardized job special provisions into the proposal. Any job special provision that includes the DSP or MSP number in either the index or the title in the body is assumed to be the standardized job special provision. Central Office personnel will replace those job special provisions with the most current standard, regardless of whether the district included the body of the standardized job special provision in the proposal. Any revision made at Central Office to a district job special provision will be provided to the district for approval. Do not put “(To Be Inserted by Central Office)” next to a job special provision on the index. Central Office personnel will have to remove this wording and return the index to the transportation project manager to be re-signed and sealed. It is acceptable to put “(To Be Inserted by Central Office)” next to the job special provision title in the body.

===237.5.3 Required Job Special Provisions===

Some job special provisions are required in most projects. The standard specifications also can require, with certain specific items, that the contract specify material, methods or equipment. A job special provision will be required for these items. Examples of these items are as follows:

* General. The first job special provision in every contract tells the contractor whether the project is to be constructed under federal or state requirements. This is a standardized provision included in all projects.
[[image:237.5 utilites.jpg|right|300px|thumb|<center>'''Utility adjustment'''</center>]]
* Traffic Control Plan. See [http://www.modot.mo.gov/business/standards_and_specs/Sec0104.pdf Standard Specification Sec 104.7]. This job special provision covers situations not covered in the standard specifications. Construction phases or stages are not included in this job special provision. All time restrictions when the contractor will not be permitted to perform construction on the roadway (i.e. A.M. and P.M. peak vehicular hours) are stated. The standardized job special provision provides an outline. This provision is included in all projects even if special situations not covered in the standard specifications do not exist.

* Utilities. A special provision telling the contractor the status of any known utility adjustments is included in each contract. The standardized job special provision provides an outline.

* Project Contact. A special provision is required telling the bidder who to contact at MoDOT regarding the project. Only one project contact is to be designated for the project to provide bidders with a consistent source of answers to their questions. See [[237.12 Communication with the Public|237.12 Communication with the Public]].
[[image:237.5.3 unbonded overlay.jpg|right|300px|thumb|<center>'''[[:Category:506 Concrete Overlays for Pavement#506.1.2 Portland Cement Concrete Unbonded Overlay (for Sec 506.20)|Unbonded overlay]] project'''</center>]]
* Fertilizing and Seeding Mixtures. See Temporary Erosion Control and Section 800 of the standard specifications. All disturbed areas are fertilized, limed, and either seeded or sodded, except for surfaced areas, solid rock and slopes consisting primarily of broken rock.

* Supplemental Revisions. This special provision contains revisions to the standard specifications that have not been implemented into the Supplemental Specification Revisions (“blue pack”). This provision is included in all projects when it contains specification revisions.

* Contractor Furnished Surveying and Staking. The core team should determine when it is advantageous to include contractor furnished surveying and staking in a project. The desire to use this option should be established as early as possible in the core team process through discussions between Project Development and Operations personnel. Contractor furnished surveying and staking is necessary in all unbonded overlay projects as specified in [http://www.modot.mo.gov/business/standards_and_specs/Sec0506.pdf Sec 506] and is encouraged in projects with earthwork in excess of 250,000 cubic yards.
[[image:237.5.3 Bridge demolition.jpg|right|300px|thumb|<center>'''Demolition for bridge projects'''</center>]]
The following Job Special Provisions were removed from the standard specifications and will need to be used on projects whenever necessary:

* [http://www3.modot.mo.gov/JOBSPEC2.NSF/172856ff65ca19dc862567bb004c65cd?OpenView&Start=16 Masonry Construction (Section 610)]

* [http://www3.modot.mo.gov/JOBSPEC2.NSF/172856ff65ca19dc862567bb004c65cd?OpenView&Start=16 Office for Engineer (Section 615)]

* [http://www3.modot.mo.gov/JOBSPEC2.NSF/172856ff65ca19dc862567bb004c65cd?OpenView&Start=16 Placing State Owned Pipe (Section 729)]

* [http://www3.modot.mo.gov/JOBSPEC2.NSF/172856ff65ca19dc862567bb004c65cd?OpenView&Start=16 Overhead Lighting of Signs (Section 903)]

===237.5.4 General Provisions===

General provisions are prepared and included in contracts by Design.

[[category:237 Contract Plans|237.05]]

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	===237.5.1 Job Special Provisions===		===237.5.1 Job Special Provisions===

	[~~https://spexternal.modot.mo.gov/sites/de/JSP/Forms/JSPByTitle.aspx~~ Job special provisions] are usually prepared by the district to cover items of work unique to a specific project and not adequately explained on the plans or in the standard specifications. A simple plan note is preferred to a written job special provision. Job special provisions are used to specify types of materials rather than using notes on plans. They are not written for the sole purpose of establishing an item number. Special “99” item numbers always require a job special provision unless they are a modification of a standard or non-standard item number where the modification can clearly be defined on the plans. It is best to give the 99 number a description of Modified “Standard Item Description” to notify the contractor that a change is being made to this standard bid item.		[[Job_Special_Provisions\|Job special provisions]] are usually prepared by the district to cover items of work unique to a specific project and not adequately explained on the plans or in the standard specifications. A simple plan note is preferred to a written job special provision. Job special provisions are used to specify types of materials rather than using notes on plans. They are not written for the sole purpose of establishing an item number. Special “99” item numbers always require a job special provision unless they are a modification of a standard or non-standard item number where the modification can clearly be defined on the plans. It is best to give the 99 number a description of Modified “Standard Item Description” to notify the contractor that a change is being made to this standard bid item.

	Considerable care is exercised in writing job special provisions. Clarity of intent is most important and must be achieved without wordy, lengthy, or overly detailed statements. Terms or phrases without a well-understood or definite meaning must be avoided. When a condition is mandatory, the word “shall” is used. If a condition is permissive or optional, the word “may” is used. Generally, the provisions state the contractor “shall” perform an action, and the commission “will” perform an action.		Considerable care is exercised in writing job special provisions. Clarity of intent is most important and must be achieved without wordy, lengthy, or overly detailed statements. Terms or phrases without a well-understood or definite meaning must be avoided. When a condition is mandatory, the word “shall” is used. If a condition is permissive or optional, the word “may” is used. Generally, the provisions state the contractor “shall” perform an action, and the commission “will” perform an action.
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	===237.5.2 Standardized Job Special Provisions===		===237.5.2 Standardized Job Special Provisions===

	Job special provisions that are frequently used have been standardized and are available for district use. These job special provisions are designated as JSP (Job Special Provision), ~~NJSP (Non-Standard Job Special Provision), or~~ LPA (Local Public Agency Special Provision).		Job special provisions that are frequently used have been standardized and are available for district use. These job special provisions are designated as JSP (Job Special Provision), LPA (Local Public Agency Special Provision) or JSP Packages (for the Job Order Contracts (JOC), Seal Coat and CLC programs).

	If the district revises a standardized job special provision for a project, the special provision shall be designated by name only on the job special provisions table of contents and in the heading of the text of the job special provision. The JSP~~, or NJSP~~, or the LPA number must be removed from the title of the job special provision in the heading of the text and ~~modified~~ added to the beginning of the title of the JSP. Any revisions made by district personnel to standardized job special provisions must be carefully undertaken. Central Office personnel will review these revised job special provisions for content and conformance to MoDOT standards.		If the district revises a standardized job special provision for a project, the special provision shall be designated by name only on the job special provisions table of contents and in the heading of the text of the job special provision. The JSP, or the LPA number must be removed from the title of the job special provision in the heading of the text and "Modified" added to the beginning of the title of the JSP. Any revisions made by district personnel to standardized job special provisions must be carefully undertaken. Central Office personnel will review these revised job special provisions for content and conformance to MoDOT standards.

	Central Office will insert standardized job special provisions into the proposal. Any job special provision that includes the JSP ~~or NJSP,~~ or LPA number in either the index or the title in the body is assumed to be the standardized job special provision. Central Office personnel will replace those job special provisions with the most current standard, regardless of whether the district included the body of the standardized job special provision in the proposal. Any revision made at Central Office to a district job special provision will be provided to the district for approval. Do not put “(To Be Inserted by Central Office)” next to a job special provision on the index. Central Office personnel will have to remove this wording. It is acceptable to put “(To Be Inserted by Central Office)” next to the job special provision title in the body.		Central Office will insert standardized job special provisions into the proposal. Any job special provision that includes the JSP or LPA number in either the index or the title in the body is assumed to be the standardized job special provision. Central Office personnel will replace those job special provisions with the most current standard, regardless of whether the district included the body of the standardized job special provision in the proposal. Any revision made at Central Office to a district job special provision will be provided to the district for approval. Do not put “(To Be Inserted by Central Office)” next to a job special provision on the index. Central Office personnel will have to remove this wording. It is acceptable to put “(To Be Inserted by Central Office)” next to the job special provision title in the body.

	===237.5.3 Required Job Special Provisions===		===237.5.3 Required Job Special Provisions===
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	* Project Contact. A special provision tells the bidder who to contact at MoDOT regarding questions about the project. Only one project contact is to be designated for the project to provide bidders with a consistent source of answers to their questions. See [[237.12 Communication with the Public\|EPG 237.12 Communication with the Public]]. A phone number and email address for the contact is required. This provision is included in all projects.		* Project Contact. A special provision tells the bidder who to contact at MoDOT regarding questions about the project. Only one project contact is to be designated for the project to provide bidders with a consistent source of answers to their questions. See [[237.12 Communication with the Public\|EPG 237.12 Communication with the Public]]. A phone number and email address for the contact is required. This provision is included in all projects.
	[[image:237.5.3 unbonded overlay.jpg\|right\|300px\|thumb\|<center>'''[[:Category:506 Concrete Overlays for Pavement#506.1.2 Portland Cement Concrete Unbonded Overlay (for Sec 506.20)\|Unbonded overlay]] project'''</center>]]		[[image:237.5.3 unbonded overlay.jpg\|right\|300px\|thumb\|<center>'''[[:Category:506 Concrete Overlays for Pavement#506.1.2 Portland Cement Concrete Unbonded Overlay (for Sec 506.20)\|Unbonded overlay]] project'''</center>]]
	* Fertilizing and Seeding Mixtures. See Temporary Erosion Control and Section 800 of the standard specifications. All disturbed areas are fertilized, limed, and either seeded or sodded, except for surfaced areas, solid rock and slopes consisting primarily of broken rock.

	* Supplemental Revisions. This special provision contains revisions to the standard specifications that have not been implemented into the Supplemental Specification Revisions (“blue pack”). This provision is included in all projects when it contains specification revisions.		* Supplemental Revisions. This special provision contains revisions to the standard specifications that have not been implemented into the Supplemental Specification Revisions (“blue pack”). This provision is included in all projects when it contains specification revisions.

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	The following Job Special Provisions were removed from the standard specifications and will need to be used on projects whenever necessary:		The following Job Special Provisions were removed from the standard specifications and will need to be used on projects whenever necessary:

	* [~~http~~://~~www3~~.modot.~~mo.gov~~/~~JOBSPEC2~~.~~NSF/172856ff65ca19dc862567bb004c65cd?OpenView&Start=16~~ Masonry Construction (Section 610)]		* [https://epg.modot.org/forms/JSP/JSP0413.docx Masonry Construction (Section 610)]

	* [~~http~~://~~www3~~.modot.~~mo.gov~~/~~JOBSPEC2~~.~~NSF/172856ff65ca19dc862567bb004c65cd?OpenView&Start=16~~ Office for Engineer (Section 615)]		* [https://epg.modot.org/forms/JSP/JSP0407.docx Office for Engineer (Section 615)]

	* [~~http~~://~~www3~~.modot.~~mo.gov~~/~~JOBSPEC2~~.~~NSF/172856ff65ca19dc862567bb004c65cd?OpenView&Start=16~~ Placing State Owned Pipe (Section 729)]		* [https://epg.modot.org/forms/JSP/JSP0408.docx Placing State Owned Pipe (Section 729)]

	* [~~http~~://~~www3~~.modot.~~mo.gov~~/~~JOBSPEC2~~.~~NSF/172856ff65ca19dc862567bb004c65cd?OpenView&Start=16~~ Overhead Lighting of Signs (Section 903)]		* [https://epg.modot.org/forms/JSP/JSP0409.docx Overhead Lighting of Signs (Section 903)]

	===237.5.4 General Provisions===		===237.5.4 General Provisions===