FP-96 English Version - Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division

Section 101Measurement ) The process of identifying the dimensions, quantity, orcapacity of an item. See Section 109 for measurement methods, terms, anddefinitions.Notice to Proceed ) Written notice to the Contractor to begin the contractwork.Pavement Structure ) The combination of subbase, base, and surfacecourses placed on a subgrade to support and distribute the traffic load to theroadbed.Pay Item ) A specific item of work for which a unit and price is provided inthe contract.Payment Bond ) The security executed by the Contractor and surety or suretiesfurnished to the Government to assure payments as required by law to allpersons supplying labor or material according to the contract.Performance Bond ) The security executed by the Contractor and surety orsureties and furnished to the Government to guarantee completion of the contractwork.Plans ) The contract plans furnished by the Government showing the location,type, dimensions, and details of the work.Production Certification ) See Subsection 106.03.Profile Grade ) The trace of a vertical plane intersecting a particular surfaceof the proposed road construction located as shown on the plans, usually alongthe longitudinal centerline of the roadbed. Profile grade means either elevationor gradient of the trace according to the context.Project ) The specific section of the highway or other property on whichconstruction is to be performed under the contract.Right-of-Way ) Real property used for transportation purposes.Roadbed ) The graded portion of a highway prepared as a foundation for thepavement structure and shoulders.10