108 PROSECUTION AND PROGRESS

108.01 Subletting of the Contract. Perform Work amounting to not less than 50 percent of the Contract Price with its own organization, unless otherwise approved by the Director. The phrase “its own organization” includes only workers employed and paid directly, inclusive of employees who are employed by a lease agreement acceptable to the Department, and equipment owned or rented with or without operators by the Contractor. The phrase does not include employees or equipment of a subcontractor, assignee, or agent of the Contractor. Obtain the Director’s written consent to subcontract, sublet, sell, transfer, assign, or otherwise relinquish rights, title, or interest in the Work. Provide the Director with a copy of all Disadvantaged Business Enterprise subcontracts.

The Contractor’s percentage of the total Contract Price includes the cost of materials and manufactured products purchased by the Contractor, but not the cost of materials and manufactured products purchased by subcontractors.

The Director will calculate the Contractor’s percentage based on the quantities shown in the Proposal and the unit prices of the contract items to be performed by the Contractor’s organization. If the Contractor performs only a portion of a contract item, then the Director will determine the proportional value administratively on the same basis. The Director will follow this procedure even when the part not subcontracted consists only of the procurement of materials. However, if a firm both sells the materials to the Contractor and performs the Work of incorporating the materials into the Project, then the Department will consider these two phases in combination and as a single subcontract. If an affiliate of the firm either sells the materials or performs the Work, the Department may refuse approval. An affiliate is one who has some common ownership or other close relation to said firm.

Use actual subcontract prices for calculating compliance with any Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) percentage subcontracting obligations. If only a part of a contract item is sublet, then determine its proportional value administratively on the same basis. The Director will follow this procedure even when the part not sublet consists only of procuring materials. However, if a firm both sells the materials to the Contractor and performs the work of incorporating the materials into the Project, then the Department will consider these two phases in combination and as a single subcontract. If an affiliate of the firm either sells the materials or performs the Work, the Department may refuse approval.

108.02 Partnering. It is the intent of the Department to partner every project. The purpose of Partnering is to develop a proactive effort and spirit of trust, respect, and cooperation among all stakeholders in a project. Partnering does not affect the terms and conditions of the Contract. The Partnering process in this section is Self-facilitated Partnering performed by the Project personnel. Costs associated with the Self-facilitated Partnering process are incidental to the Contract.

A. Preconstruction Meeting. Meet with the Engineer for a Preconstruction Meeting before beginning the Work. At or before the meeting, submit the initial progress schedule to the DCA. Prepare the schedule according to 108.03.

Furnish a list of proposed subcontractors and material suppliers at or before the Preconstruction Meeting. If the Contractor fails to provide the required submissions at or before the Preconstruction Meeting, the Engineer may order the meeting suspended until they are furnished. Do not begin the Work until the meeting is reconvened and concluded or the Engineer gives specific written permission to proceed.

B. Initial Partnering Session. In conjunction with the Engineer, determine whether the Initial Partnering Session will be conducted as part of the Preconstruction Meeting or as a separate meeting. Partnering shall have its own agenda with specific time set aside to develop the necessary partnering protocols. Develop the Partnering agenda with the Engineer.

Identify and invite all stakeholders necessary to make the Project successful including utility companies, other transportation entities (i.e., railroads), community leaders, all Project participants including subcontractors.

During the Initial Partnering Session, consider developing Partnering teams consisting of Department and Contractor senior personnel and Project personnel. Consider the following items for discussion:

1. Identifying and developing a consensus on project goals consistent with the contractual obligations, including specific goals concerning safety, quality, schedule, and budget.

2. Deciding how the teams will measure progress on Project goals.

3. Identifying any potential risks to the Project’s success, mitigation strategies and an implementation plan for the appropriate strategies.

4. Defining key issues, project concerns, joint expectations, roles of key partnership leaders, lines of decision making authority, and share relevant information to help determine the scope of the Partnering efforts.

5. Identifying any opportunities for project enhancement, enhancement strategies and a specific action plan for implementing strategies.

6. Developing a communication protocol to enhance communication on the Project

7. Developing an issue identification and resolution process that identifies and attempts to resolve issues at the level closest to the work. The issue identification and resolution process will develop all the necessary steps for issue elevation including Notice and Mitigation defined in 108.02.F and the Dispute Resolution and Administrative Claims Process defined in 108.02.G.

C. Progress Meetings. Hold monthly Progress Meetings unless the frequency is otherwise determined at the Preconstruction Meeting. Coordinate with the Engineer to determine agenda topics prior to each meeting. The purpose of Progress Meetings is to keep open communication between the Contractor and the Engineer. The senior personnel team is encouraged to participate in all Progress Meetings. Include Partnering as an agenda item at the Progress Meetings.

D. Post-milestone Meeting. In conjunction with the Engineer, determine whether the Post-milestone Meeting will be conducted as part of the Progress Meeting or as a separate meeting for multi-year, multi-phase, or projects with critical items of work or milestone dates. Consider discussing and updating items from the Initial Partnering Session in addition to items specific to the Project. All stakeholders should be invited to attend.

E. Partnering Monitoring. Monitor the progress of the Partnering relationship based on the goals decided during the Initial Partnering Session. On-line surveys of Project participants may be used to monitor progress on Project goals and help identify issues as they arise. The on-line surveys are consistent with the Department’s Partnering Project Rating Form which is located on the Division of Construction Management’s Partnering website:

http://www.dot.state.oh.us/Divisions/ConstructionMgt/Pages/Partnering.aspx

F. Mitigation and Notice. Mitigation of any issue, whether caused by the Department, Contractor, third-party or an intervening event, is a shared contract and legal requirement. Mitigation efforts include, but are not limited to, re-sequencing work activities, acceleration, and substitution of materials. The Contractor and Engineer must explore and discuss potential mitigation efforts in a timely manner.

1. Contractor Initial Oral Notification. Provide immediate oral notification to the Engineer upon discovering a circumstance that may require a revision to the Contract Documents or may result in a dispute. Upon notification, the Engineer will attempt to resolve the identified issue as quickly as possible.

2. Contractor Written Early Notice. If the Engineer has not resolved the identified issue within 2 working days after receipt of oral notification, provide written notice to the Engineer of any circumstance that may require a revision to the Contract Documents or may result in a dispute. This early notice must be given by the end of the second working day following the occurrence of the circumstance.

The Engineer and Contractor shall maintain records of labor, equipment, and materials used on the disputed work or made necessary by the circumstance. Such records will begin when early notice is received by the Engineer. Tracking such information is not an acknowledgement that the Department accepts responsibility for payment for this disputed work.

If an issue is not resolved through the initial mitigation efforts, either abandon or escalate to the Dispute and Administrative Claims Process defined in 108.02.G.

G. Dispute Resolution and Administrative Claims Process. Whenever an issue is elevated to a dispute, the parties shall exhaust the Department’s Dispute Resolution and Administrative Claim process as set forth below prior to filing an action in the Ohio Court of Claims. The following procedures do not compromise the Contractor’s right to seek relief in the Ohio Court of Claims.

All parties to the dispute must adhere to the Dispute Resolution and Administrative Claim process. Do not contact Department personnel who are to be involved in a Step 2 or Step 3 review until a decision has been issued by the previous tier. Department personnel involved in Step 2 or Step 3 reviews will not consider a dispute until the previous tier has properly reviewed the dispute and issued a decision.

Failure to meet any of the timeframes outlined below or to request an extension may terminate further review of the dispute and may serve as a waiver of the Contractor’s right to file a claim.

Disputes and claims by subcontractors and suppliers may be pursued by the Contractor on behalf of subcontractors or suppliers. Disputes and claims by subcontractors and suppliers against the Department but not supported by the Contractor will not be reviewed by the Department. Disputes and claims of subcontractors and suppliers against the Contractor will not be reviewed by the Department.

Continue with all Work, including that which is in dispute. The Department will continue to pay for Work.

The Department will not make the adjustments allowed by 104.02.B, 104.02.C, and 104.02.D if the Contractor did not give notice as specified in 108.02.F.1 and 108.02.F.2. This provision does not apply to adjustments provided in Table 104.02-2.

1. Step 1 (On-Site Determination). The Engineer will meet with the Contractor’s superintendent within two (2) working days of receipt of the Contractor Written Early Notice set forth in 108.02.F.2. They will review all pertinent information and contract provisions and negotiate in an effort to reach a resolution according to the Contract Documents. The Engineer will issue a written decision of Step 1 within fourteen (14) calendar days of the meeting. If the dispute is not resolved either abandon or escalate the dispute to Step 2.

2. Step 2 (District Dispute Resolution Committee). Each District will establish a District Dispute Resolution Committee (DDRC) which will be responsible for hearing and deciding disputes at the Step 2 level. The DDRC will consist of the District Deputy Director, District Construction Administrator and the Planning and Engineering Administrator or designees (other than the project personnel involved).

Within seven (7) calendar days of receipt of the Step 1 decision, submit a written request for a Step 2 meeting to the District Construction Administrator (DCA). The DCA will assign the dispute a dispute number. Within fourteen (14) calendar days of receipt of the request for a Step 2 meeting, submit the Dispute Documentation as follows:

a) Submit three (3) complete copies of the documentation of the dispute to the DCA.

b) Identify the Dispute on a cover page by county, project number, Contractor name, subcontractor or supplier if involved in the dispute, and dispute number.

c) Clearly identify each item for which additional compensation and/or time is requested.

d) Provide a detailed narrative of the disputed work or project circumstance at issue. Include the dates of the disputed work and the date of early notice.

e) Reference the applicable provisions of the plans, specifications, proposal, or other contract documents in dispute. Include copies of the cited provisions in the Dispute Documentation.

f) Include the dollar amount of additional compensation and length of contract time extension requested.

g) Include supporting documents for the requested compensation stated in number six (6) above.

h) Provide a detailed schedule analysis for any dispute involving additional contract time, actual or constructive acceleration, or delay damages. At a minimum, this schedule analysis must include the Schedule Update immediately preceding the occurrence of the circumstance alleged to have caused delay and must comply with accepted industry practices. Failure to submit the required schedule analysis will result in the denial of that portion of the Contractor’s request.

i) Include copies of relevant correspondence and other pertinent documents.

Within fourteen (14) calendar days of receipt of the Contractor’s Dispute Documentation the DDRC will conduct the Step 2 meeting with Contractor personnel who are authorized to resolve the dispute. The DDRC will issue a written decision of Step 2 within fourteen (14) calendar days of the meeting. If the dispute is not resolved, either abandon or escalate the dispute to Step 3.

3. Step 3 (Director’s Claims Board Hearing or Alternative Dispute Resolution). Submit a written Notice of Intent to File a Claim to the Dispute Resolution Coordinator in the Division of Construction Management within fourteen (14) calendar days of receipt of the Step 2 decision. Include the Contractor’s request for either: 1) a Director’s Claim Board hearing on the claim or 2) an acceptable Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) practice.

The dispute becomes a claim when the Dispute Resolution Coordinator receives the Notice of Intent to File a Claim.

a) Director’s Claims Board Hearing. The Director’s Claims Board (the Board) will consist of the Deputy Director of the Division of Construction Management, Deputy Director of Engineering and a District Construction Engineer from a district not involved in the claim or designees. A representative from the Division of Chief Legal Counsel and Equal Opportunity may be present to observe the hearing. The Director or designee will be responsible for deciding claims.

Submit six (6) complete copies of the Claim Documentation to the Dispute Resolution Coordinator within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt of the Notice of Intent to File a Claim. This timeframe may be extended upon mutual agreement of the parties and with approval of the Dispute Resolution Coordinator.

In addition to the documentation submitted at Step 2:

i. Enhance the narrative to include sufficient description and information to enable understanding by a third party who has no knowledge of the dispute or familiarity with the project.

ii. Certify the claim in writing and under oath using the following certification:

“I, (Name and Title of an Officer of the Contractor) certify that this claim is made in good faith, that all supporting data is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief, and that the claim amount accurately reflects the contract amendment for which (Contractor Company name) believes the Department is liable.”

Sign and date this claim certification and have the signature notarized pursuant to the laws of the State of Ohio. The date the Dispute Resolution Coordinator receives the certified claim documentation is the date of the Department’s Receipt of the Certified Claim for the purpose of the calculation of interest as defined in 108.02.G.4. The Dispute Resolution Coordinator will forward one (1) complete copy of this documentation to the District.

Within thirty (30) calendar days of the District’s receipt of the Contractor’s Claim Documentation, the District will submit six (6) complete copies of its Claim Documentation to the Dispute Resolution Coordinator. In the event that the Contractor is granted a time extension for the submission of its Claim Documentation, the District will be granted an equal time extension for submission of its Claim Documentation. At a minimum, the District’s Claim Documentation should include:

i. An overview of the project.

ii. A narrative of the disputed work or project circumstance at issue with sufficient description and information to enable understanding by a third party who has no knowledge of the dispute or familiarity with the project.

iii. The dates of the disputed work and the date of early notice.

iv. References to the applicable provisions of the plans, specifications, proposal, or other contract documents. Copies of the cited provisions shall be included in the claim document.

v. Response to each argument set forth by the Contractor.

vi. Any counterclaims, accompanied by supporting documentation, the District wishes to assert.

vii. Copies of relevant correspondence and other pertinent documents.

Within fourteen (14) calendar days of receipt of the District’s Claim Documentation, the Dispute Resolution Coordinator will forward one (1) complete copy to the Contractor and will schedule a hearing on the dispute.

Once a hearing date has been established, both the Contractor and District shall provide the Dispute Resolution Coordinator with a list of names of persons who may be presenting information at the hearing. Unless otherwise permitted by the Board, the exchange of documentation and all disclosures specified in this step of the process shall be completed at least fourteen (14) calendar days prior to the hearing.

Upon request or at the Board’s discretion, the Board may delay the hearing one (1) time to allow more time for review and requests for more documentation.

The Board will hear the entire claim on behalf of the Director. The Board may have technical advisors at the hearing for assistance in reviewing the claim. The Contractor and District will each be allowed adequate time to present their respective positions before the Board. The Contractor and District will also each be allowed adequate time for one (1) rebuttal limited to the scope of the opposing party’s presentation. The Contractor’s position will be presented by a Contractor’s representative who is thoroughly knowledgeable of the claim. Similarly, the District’s position will be presented by a District representative who is thoroughly knowledgeable of the claim. Each party may have others assist in the presentation.

The Board may, on its own initiative, request information of the Contractor in addition to that submitted for the hearing. If the Contractor fails to reasonably comply with such request, the Board may render its decision without such information.

Upon completion of the hearing and consideration of any additional information submitted upon request, the Board will submit a written recommendation on the disposition of the claim to the Director. The Director or designee will ratify, modify, or reject the recommendation of the Board and render a decision within sixty (60) calendar days of the hearing. Within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt of the Board’s decision, either accept or reject the decision in writing. In the event the Contractor fails to do so, the Board may revoke any offers of settlement contained in the decision.

The decision of the Director is the final step of the Department’s Dispute Resolution Process and may not be appealed within the Department. The Director is not bound by any offers of settlement or findings of entitlement made during Steps 1 and 2 of the Dispute Resolution Process.

b) Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). In lieu of the Board hearing, the Contractor may opt to proceed through an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Process. The Department will then choose either binding arbitration as defined by ORC 5525.23 or mediation in the manner in which those methods are practiced by the Department and allowed by law.

The Dispute Resolution Coordinator will coordinate the agreement of the parties to the ADR method, and the selection of a neutral third party or technical expert. The fees of the neutral third party or technical expert will be shared equally between the Department and the Contractor. The Dispute Resolution Coordinator will obtain a written agreement, signed by both parties, that establishes the ADR process. The neutral third party or technical expert will have complete control of the claim upon execution of the ADR agreement.

4. Interest on Claims. The Department will pay interest in accordance with ORC Section 5703.47 on any amount found due on a claim which is not paid within 30 days of the Dispute Resolution Coordinator's Receipt of the Certified Claim.

H. Post Construction Meeting. The District will conduct a Post Construction Meeting with the Contractor prior to the project finalization. The District will invite the design agency and any other stakeholders deem necessary including utility companies, other transportation entities (i.e. railroads), community leaders, all Project participants including subcontractors performing critical work to attend this meeting.

Consider the following items for discussion:

1, Project Safety.

2. How were the goals evaluated or measured?

3. How were foremen/ workers involved in the Partnering process?

4. How were the subcontractors involved in the Partnering process?

5. How were relationships with key stakeholders managed?

6. Teambuilding activities or unique motivational activities.

I. Partnering Close-Out Survey. Complete the final Partnering evaluation to get participants’ feedback and improve the Partnering process. The Partnering Close-Out Survey is located on the Division of Construction Management’s Partnering website:

http://www.dot.state.oh.us/Divisions/ConstructionMgt/Pages/Partnering.aspx

108.03 Prosecution and Progress. Start the Work according to 108.02. Notify the Engineer at least 24 hours before starting the Work. If the prosecution of the Work is suspended, notify the Engineer a minimum of 24 hours in advance of resuming operations.

Pursue the Work diligently and continuously as to complete the Project by the Completion Date.

A. Progress Schedule.

1. General. Furnish a bar chart progress schedule to the District Construction Engineer for review at or before the Preconstruction Meeting. The Engineer will review the schedule and within 14 calendar days of receipt, will either accept the schedule or provide the Contractor with comments. Acceptance of the schedule does not revise the Contract Documents. Provide clarification or any needed additional information within 10 days of a written request by the Engineer. The Department will withhold Estimates until the Engineer accepts the schedule. The Engineer will not measure or pay for the preparation of the schedule and schedule updates directly, but the cost of preparing and updating the schedule is incidental to all Contract Items.

a. Include the following Administrative Identifier Information:

(1) Project Number

(2) County

(3) Route Number

(4) FHWA Number

(5) PID Number

(6) Contract Number

(7) Date of Contract

(8) Completion Date

(9) Contractor's Name

(10) Contractor's Dated Signature

(11) ODOT's Dated Acceptance Signature

Provide a working day schedule that shows the various activities of Work in sufficient detail to demonstrate a reasonable and workable plan to complete the Project by the Completion Date. Show the order and the sequence for accomplishing the Work. Describe all activities in sufficient detail so that the Engineer can readily identify the Work and measure the progress of each activity. The bar chart schedule must reflect the scope of work, required phasing, maintenance of traffic requirements, interim completion dates, the Completion Date, and other project milestones established in the Contract Documents. Include activities for submittals, working and shop drawing preparation, submittal review time for the Department, material procurement and fabrication, and the delivery of materials, plant, and equipment, and other similar activities. The schedule must be detailed on letter or legal sized paper.

b. Activity requirements are discussed in further detail as follows:

(1) Activity Description. Assign each activity an unambiguous descriptive word or phrase. For example, use "Excavate Area A," not "Start Excavation."

(2) Activity Original Duration. Indicate a planned duration in calendar days for each activity. Do not exceed a duration of 20 working days for any activity unless approved by the Engineer. Do not represent the maintenance of traffic, erosion control, and other similar items as single activities extending to the Completion Date. Break these Contract Items into component activities in order to meet the duration requirements of this paragraph.

2. Early Completion Schedule. An Early Completion Schedule is defined as a baseline schedule or update schedule which anticipates completion of all work prior to the Completion Date established by the contract documents and the Contractor submits as an Early Completion Schedule. In the event that an Early Completion Schedule is accepted, the Engineer will initiate a change order amending the Completion Date to the finish date shown on the accepted Early Completion Schedule. The amended Completion Date will be effective upon execution of that change order and all contract provisions concerning the Completion Date such as incentives, disincentives, excusable delays, compensable delays, and liquidated damages will be measured against the amended Completion Date. The Contractor may elect not to execute the change order amending the Completion Date; however, in so doing, the Contractor waives its rights to delay damages in meeting the projected early Completion Date.

3. Updated Progress Schedule. Submit an updated progress schedule when ordered by the Engineer. The Engineer may request an updated progress schedule when progress on the work has fallen more than 14 calendar days behind the latest accepted progress schedule. Information in the updated schedule must include a "% work completed" value for each activity.

4. Recovery Schedule. If the progress schedule projects a finish date for the Project more than 14 calendar days later than the Completion Date, submit a revised schedule showing a plan to finish by the Completion Date. The Department will withhold Estimates until the Engineer accepts the revised schedule. The Engineer will use the schedule to evaluate time extensions and associated costs requested by the Contractor.

108.04 Limitation of Operations. Limit operations to prevent unnecessary inconvenience to the traveling public. If the Engineer concludes that the extent of the Contractor’s Work unnecessarily inconveniences the public or concludes limiting operations are necessary to protect the existing or new construction from damage, the Engineer will require the Contractor to finish portions of Work in progress before starting new Work.

108.05 Character of Workers Methods and Equipment. Provide personnel with sufficient skills and experience to perform assigned tasks.

Ensure that no debarred individuals listed on the Federal website: www.epls.gov or State debarment list at the website: www.dot.state.oh.us/divisions/contractadmin/ act in any ownership, leadership, managerial, or other similar position that could influence the operations of an entity doing business with the Department.

If the Engineer gives written notification that specific Contractor or subcontractor personnel are improperly performing the Work, intemperate, disorderly, or creating a hostile work environment, remove the identified personnel from the Project. Do not allow removed personnel to return to the Project without the Engineer’s approval.

The Engineer may suspend the Work by written notice under this subsection for the following reasons:

A. The Contractor does not furnish sufficient skilled and experienced personnel to complete the Project by the Completion Date.

B. The Contractor does not remove personnel from the Project as directed in writing by the Engineer.

Use equipment of sufficient size and mechanical condition to complete the Project by the Completion Date. Ensure that the equipment does not harm the roadway, adjacent property, other highways, workers, or the public.

If the Contract Documents do not prescribe the methods and equipment required to accomplish the Work, determine the methods or equipment necessary to complete the Work according to the Contract.

If the Contract Documents specify methods and equipment to perform the Work, use such methods and equipment, unless others are authorized by the Engineer. Obtain the Engineer’s written approval before substituting alternate methods or equipment. To obtain the Engineer’s approval, submit a written description of the alternate methods and equipment proposed and an explanation of the reasons for making the change. The Engineer’s approval of the substitute methods and equipment does not relieve the Contractor of the obligation to produce Work according to 105.03. If after trial use of the substituted methods or equipment, the Engineer determines that the Work does not conform to the Contract Documents, then complete the remaining Work using the specified methods and equipment. Remove all deficient Work and replace it according to the Contract Documents, or take such other corrective action as directed by the Engineer. The Engineer’s authorization to substitute alternate methods and equipment will not change the basis of payment for the construction items involved or the Contract Time.

108.06 Determining a Time Extension to the Completion Date and Payment for Excusable Delays.

A. General. The Department will only extend the Completion Date if an excusable delay, as specified in 108.06.B or 108.06.D, delays Work on the critical path shown on the accepted progress schedule and impacts the Completion Date. The critical path is defined as; the longest path of activities in the project that determines the project schedule completion date. The activities that make-up the critical path of activities are the “Critical Activities.” Any extension of the Completion Date will be executed by a change order.

Mitigation of any delay, whether caused by the Department, Contractor, third-party or an intervening event, is a shared contract and legal requirement. Mitigation efforts include, but are not limited to, re-sequencing work activities, acceleration, and continuation of work through an otherwise planned shutdown period. The Contractor and Engineer must explore and discuss potential mitigation efforts in a timely manner.

The Department will not evaluate a request for extension of the Completion Date unless the Contractor notifies the Engineer as specified in 108.02.F. Notification shall be in writing to the Engineer within 30 days following the termination of the event giving rise to the request and shall be accompanied by supporting analysis and documentation.

The Engineer will evaluate the Contractor’s analysis and determine the time extension due, if any. The Engineer will measure all time extensions in Calendar Days. For delays measured in Workdays, the Engineer will convert Workdays to Calendar Days by multiplying by 1.4 for a 5-day work week or less; 1.2 for a 6-day work week; and 1 for a 7-day work week; and extend the Completion Date by the resulting number of Calendar Days plus any holidays the Contractor does not normally work that occur in the extension period. When the conversion of Workdays to Calendar Days results in a decimal of 0.5 or greater, the Engineer will round the number of Calendar Days to the next highest whole number. When the conversion results in a decimal less than 0.5, the Engineer will delete the decimal portion of the Calendar Days.

The Engineer will not grant an extension of time for delays incurred from December 1 to April 30 unless the Contractor’s accepted progress schedule depicts work on the critical path occurring during this period.

The Engineer may order the Contractor to continue Work after November 30 and compensate the Contractor for costs incurred due to cold weather Work.

The Contractor’s plea that insufficient time was specified is not a valid reason for an extension of time.

The Department will relieve the Contractor from associated liquidated damages, as specified in 108.07, if the Engineer extends the Completion Date under 108.06.A.

The extended Completion Date shall then have the same standing and effect as though it was the original Completion Date.

If the Contractor contends that an excusable delay is also compensable, as specified in 108.06.D, submit a detailed cost analysis of the requested additional compensation along with the request for extension of Completion Date.

B. Excusable, Non-Compensable Delays. Excusable, non-compensable delays are delays that are not the Contractor’s or the Department’s fault or responsibility. The Engineer will not grant additional payment for excusable, non-compensable delays.

The following are excusable, non-compensable delays:

1. Delays due to floods, tornadoes, lightning strikes, earthquakes, or other cataclysmic phenomena of nature.

2. Delays due to weather as specified in 108.06.C.

3. Extraordinary delays in material deliveries the Contractor or its suppliers cannot foresee or avoid resulting from freight embargoes, government acts, or area-wide material shortages. Delays due to the Contractor’s, subcontractor’s, or supplier’s insolvency or mismanagement are not excusable.

4. Delays due to civil disturbances.

5. Delays from fires or epidemics.

6. Delays from labor strikes that are beyond the Contractor’s, subcontractor’s, or supplier’s power to settle and are not caused by improper acts or omissions of the Contractor, subcontractor, or supplier.

7. Added quantities that delay an activity on the critical path.

8. All other delays not the Contractor’s and Department’s fault or responsibility.

C. Extension to the Completion Date for Weather or Seasonal Conditions. A weather day is defined as a workday that weather or seasonal conditions reduced production by more than 50 percent on items of work on the critical path. Submit the dates and number of weather days in writing to the Engineer at the end of each month. In the event the Contractor fails to submit weather days at the end of each month the Engineer will determine the dates and number of weather days from project records.

Delays caused by weather and seasonal conditions should be anticipated and will be considered as the basis for an extension of time when the Contractor’s accepted progress schedule depicts Work on the critical path and the actual workdays lost exceeds the number of work days lost each month as determined by Table 108.06-1.

Table 108.06-1

Month	Number of Workdays Lost Due to Weather
January	8
February	8
March	7
April May June July August September October November December	6 5 5 4 4 5 6 6 6

The Engineer will not consider weekends and holidays as lost workdays unless the Contractor normally works those days or unless the Engineer directs the Contractor to work those days.

D. Excusable, Compensable Delays. Excusable, compensable delays are delays that are not the Contractor’s fault or responsibility, and are the Department’s fault or responsibility or are determined by judicial proceeding to be the Department’s sole responsibility or are the fault and responsibility of a local government. For the following excusable, compensable delays, the Engineer will extend the Completion Date if the conditions specified in 108.06.A are met:

1. Delays due to revised Work as specified in 104.02.B, 104.02.D, or 104.02.F.

2. Delays due to utility or railroad interference within the Project limits.

3. Delays due to an Engineer-ordered suspension as specified in 104.02.C.

4. Delays due to acts of the government or a political subdivision other than the Department; however, these compensable delay costs are limited to escalated labor and material costs only, as allowed in 109.05.D.2.b and 109.05.D.2.d.

5. Delays due to the neglect of the Department or its failure to act in a timely manner.

Compensation for excusable, compensable delays will be determined by the Engineer according to 109.05.D.

E. Non-Excusable Delays. Non-excusable delays are delays that are the Contractor’s fault or responsibility. All non-excusable delays are non-compensable.

F. Concurrent Delays. Concurrent delays are separate critical delays that occur at the same time. When a non-compensable delay is concurrent with a compensable delay, the Contractor is entitled to additional time but not entitled to additional compensation.

108.07 Failure to Complete on Time. If the Contractor fails to complete the Work by the Completion Date, then the Director, if satisfied that the Contractor is making reasonable progress, and deems it in the best interest of the public, may allow the Contractor to continue in control of the Work. The Department will pay the Contractor for Work performed on the Project less any liquidated damages incurred.

If the Work is not completed by the Completion Date and the Director permits the Contractor to remain in control, prosecute the Work at as many different places, at such times, and with such forces as the Director requests. Provide a written plan for the completion of the Work.

For each calendar day that Work remains uncompleted after the Completion Date, the Department will deduct the sum specified herein from any money due the Contractor, not as a penalty, but as liquidated damages. The Director will adjust the Completion Date or other contractually mandated dates for delays specified in 108.06.B.7 and 108.06.D.

Permitting the Contractor to continue and complete the Work or any part of the Work after the Completion Date, or after extensions to the Completion Date, will in no way operate as a waiver on the part of the Department of any of its rights under the Contract.

The Director may stop deducting liquidated damages when:

A. The Work is substantially complete and the project is available for use as intended by the contract.

B. The Contractor is diligently pursuing the remaining Work.

C. The Work remaining will not interfere with the intended use of the project and will not impact traffic. For the limited purposes of assessing liquidate damages, the closing of a shoulder is not considered an impact upon traffic.

D. All contract safety items are complete and operational. These safety items include but are not limited to signs, pavement markings, guardrail, attenuators, and signals. Raised pavement markers (RPM) are required safety items if the roadway section involved had RPMs before the project started.

E. Deemed reasonable and appropriate by the District Deputy Director.

Table 108.07-1 SCHEDULE OF LIQUIDATED DAMAGES

Original Contract Amount (Total Amount of the Bid)		Amount of Liquidated Damages to be Deducted for Each Calendar Day of Overrun in Time
From More Than	To and Including
$0.00	$500,000	$500
$500,000	$2,000,000	$1,000
$2,000,000	$10,000,000	$1,500
$10,000,000	$50,000,000	$2,600
Over $50,000,000		$3,200

108.08 Unsatisfactory Progress and Default of Contractor. The Director will notify the Contractor in writing of unsatisfactory progress for any of the following reasons:

A. The Contractor has not commenced the Work by the dates established in the schedule.

B. The Contractor does not proceed with the Work in a manner necessary for completion of the Project by the Completion Date.

C. The Contractor is performing the Work improperly.

D. The Contractor abandons, fails, or refuses to complete the Work.

E. Any other reason the Director believes jeopardizes completion of the Work by the Completion Date.

If the Contractor does not respond to the satisfaction of the Director, the Director may declare the Contractor in default and may notify the Contractor and Surety that the responsibility to complete the Work is transferred to the Surety. Upon receipt of this notification, the Contractor’s right to control and supervise the Work will immediately cease. In such a case, the Director will proceed as specified in ORC 5525.17. The defaulted Contractor will not be compensated for costs resulting from the default and is not eligible to be retained by the Surety to complete the Work. If it is determined that the Department’s default of the Contractor according to 108.08 is wrongful, then the default will revert to a termination of the Contract according to 108.09.

108.09 Termination of the Contract for Convenience of the Department. The Director may terminate the Contract at any time for the convenience of the Department. The Department will compensate the Contractor according to 109.04 and 109.05 for termination of the Contract for the convenience of the Department. This subsection is subject to the provisions of ORC 5525.14.

108.10 Payroll Records. Keep payroll records as specified in ORC 4115.07 or as required by Federal law.

Authorized representatives of the Director may inspect the certified payroll and other payroll records. Upon completion of the Work and before receiving the final estimate and when required by ORC 4115.07, submit an affidavit stating that wages have been paid according to the minimum rates specified in the Contract Documents.