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This document has been created to further the purposes of §201.053(b)(7) Texas Transportation Code to maximize federal funding for highways, public transportation, and aviation purposes, and to help the Department achieve its performance measures set out in the General Appropriations Act, H.B. 1, 76th Legislature, Regular Session. This publication has been filed with the State Publications Clearinghouse in the State Library in accordance with the Texas State Depository Law.  \nRecycled Paper  \nForeword  \nTo purchase a copy of this book, go to TxDOT’s web page, [http://www.dot.state.tx.us](http://www.dot.state.tx.us), General Services Division or call TxDOT’s General Services Division.  \nFor additional information on specifications and updates or information on Departmental Material Specifications (DMS), Manual of Testing Procedures, Material Inspection Guide and other material information go to [http://www.dot.state.tx.us](http://www.dot.state.tx.us).  \nOutline of Specifications  \nEach specification is outlined by Articles and Sections. The basic Articles required for a specification are:  \nXXX.1. Description.  \nXXX.2. Materials.  \nXXX.3. Equipment.  \nXXX.4. Construction or Work Methods.  \nXXX.5. Measurement.  \nXXX.6. Payment.  \nHere “XXX” represents the Item number. Some Articles are not used in every Item. Measurement and Payment Articles are combined when the work described is subsidiary to bid items of the Contract.  \nHierarchy of Organizational Elements  \nThe hierarchy of organizational elements available below the Item level is as follows:  \nXXX.X. Article.  \nA. Section.  \n1. Section.  \na. Section.  \n(1) Section.  \n(a) Section.  \nThe term Section is used for all breaks below the Article.  \nii  \nTABLE OF CONTENTS  \nITEMS 1-9 General Requirements and Covenants  \nITEM 1. Definition of Terms ........................................................... 1  \n2. Instructions to Bidders ..................................................... 16  \n3. Award and Execution of Contract.................................... 25  \n4. Scope of Work ................................................................. 28  \n5. Control of the Work ......................................................... 32  \n6. Control of Materials ......................................................... 38  \n7. Legal Relations and Responsibilities ............................... 42  \n8. Prosecution and Progress ................................................. 56  \n9. Measurement and Payment .............................................. 66  \n100 ITEMS Earth Work and Landscape  \nITEM 100. Preparing Right of Way ................................................... 75  \n103. Disposal of Wells ............................................................. 76  \n104. Removing Concrete ......................................................... 78  \n105. Removing Stabilized Base and Asphalt Pavement .......... 79  \n106. Obliterating Abandoned Road ......................................... 80  \n110. Excavation ....................................................................... 80  \n112. Subgrade Widening.......................................................... 82  \n132. Embankment .................................................................... 83  \n134. Backfilling Pavement Edges ............................................ 89  \n150. Blading............................................................................. 90  \n152. Road Grader Work ........................................................... 91  \n154. Scraper Work ................................................................... 92  \n156. Bulldozer Work ............................................................... 93  \n158. Specialized Excavation Work .......................................... 94  \n","cbCaifbvClIybb1I","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaifbvClIybb1I","pdf",5291480,1028,"English","# Outline of Specifications\n## Articles and Sections Structure\n# Table of Contents\n## Items 1-9: General Requirements and Covenants\n## Items 100-192: Earth Work and Landscape\n## Items 200-300: Subgrade Treatments and Base","[{\"question\":\"How are TxDOT specifications structured in this document?\",\"answer\":\"Each specification is organized by Articles and Sections. Required articles include description, materials, equipment, construction/work methods, measurement, and payment, with some articles not used for every item.\"},{\"question\":\"What does the “XXX” numbering represent in the article outline?\",\"answer\":\"“XXX” represents the item number. 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