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CONSTRUCTION MANUAL
 
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ChapterTitleUpdated
Title Page
01/12
 Errata Sheet 
01/12
 Table of Contents 
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Project Manager's Checklist
10/10
 Foreword
10/10
Chapter 1ODOT Organization
10/10
Chapter 2Project Funding/Contract Administration Responsibility
06/09
Chapter 3Delegation of Authority
10/10
Chapter 4Relations with Public or Other Agencies
10/10
Chapter 5Construction Authorization
11/05
Chapter 6Examination of Project Site or Data by Bidders
10/10
Chapter 7Evaluation for Unbalanced Bids
10/10
Chapter 8Award and Execution of Contract
10/10
Chapter 9Responsibility of Project Manager
10/10
Chapter 10Superintendence by Contractor
10/10
Chapter 11Before On-Site Work Can Begin 
10/10
Chapter 12Project Records
10/10
Chapter 12-ADaily Reports/Diaries
10/10
Chapter 12-BQuality
10/10
Chapter 12-CQuality Price Adjustments
10/10
Chapter 12-DQuantities
10/10
Chapter 12-EAdjustments to Lump Sum and Other Items
10/10
Chapter 12-FMaterials Stored or On Hand
10/10
Chapter 12-GExtra Work Performed on Force Account Basis
10/10
Chapter 12-HAs Constructed Plans
10/10
Chapter 13Contract Time
10/10
Chapter 14Subcontracts
10/10
Chapter 15Change Orders/Force Account/Work by Public Forces 
01/12
Chapter 16Working Drawings and Submittals
10/10
Chapter 17Safety 
10/10
Chapter 18Affirmative Action Programs
10/10
Chapter 19Labor Compliance
10/10
Chapter 20Construction Surveying/Monumentation
06/09
Chapter 21Permits
06/09
Chapter 22Sources of Materials
10/10
Chapter 23Quantities of Materials to be Produced
06/09
Chapter 24Work Done by Utilities and Railroads
10/10
Chapter 25Payments to Contractors/Retainage
10/10
Chapter 26Prompt Payment/Claims Against Contractor's Bond
10/10
Chapter 27Disagreements, Disputes, and Claims 
02/10
Chapter 28Use of Publicly Owned Equipment
06/09
Chapter 29Right of Way and Accesses
10/10
Chapter 30Load and Speed Restrictions on Construction Vehicles
06/09
Chapter 31Protection of Work/Responsibility for Damages
10/10
Chapter 32Protection of Cultural Resources
06/09
Chapter 33Materials Left Over or Produced for a Third Party
06/09
Chapter 34Contractor Performance Evaluation
10/10
Chapter 35Termination and Breach of Contract 
10/10
Chapter 36Acceptance of Project 
10/10
Chapter 37Submittal of Final Project Documentation 
10/10
Chapter 38Contractor Disagreement with Final Quantities or Payment
06/09
Chapter 39Landscape Establishment Periods
01/08
Chapter 40Third Notification
10/10
Chapter 41Warranties/Guarantees/Responsibility for Materials and Workmanship
06/09
Index 
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