Common use of Design Flood Clause in Contracts

Design Flood. The magnitude of flood that a given structure can convey without exceeding a designated flood level. Disposable Material. Material generally found to be unsuitable for roadway construction or surplus material that is to be placed in a disposal area, unless specified otherwise. Disposal Areas. Areas generally located outside of the Construction Limits identified in the Contract Documents where Disposable Material is deposited. Disqualification. The suspension or revocation of a bidder’s prequalification privileges. Drainage Ditch. An artificial depression constructed to carry off surface water. Earthwork. The work consisting of constructing Roadway earthwork in conformity with the specified tolerances for the lines, grades, typical sections, and cross sections shown on the Contract Documents. Earthwork shall include regular, borrow, undercut, and minor structure Excavation; constructing Embankments; disposing of surplus and Unsuitable Material; shaping; grading, compaction; sloping; dressing; and temporary erosion control work.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Lump Sum Design Build Agreement, Lump Sum Design Build Agreement