Utilize Chapters 1, 4 & 5 of the 2018 Standard Specifications (attached 2018_StdSpecs_06-14-18.pdf and also found in Module Week 10) to answer below questions. It is acceptable to answer the question exactly as it appears (or directly quote) in the 2018 Standard Specifications (2018 SS).

The purpose of this assignment is not only to answer the following questions but also to browse through the 2018 Standard Specifications and see what kind of information is included in the SS.

1 Who is referred to as the “Engineer” and “Contractor” What authority does the Engineer have?

2 What is a “working day”? What percent of time does the Contractor has to work on the “Controlling activities” for it to be counted as a “working day?” Define Controlling activities.

3 What needs to be in writing from the Department and the Contractor after Contract approval?

4 What are components of a Contract? If there is a discrepancy on the Contract components, what is the governing ranking of the Contract parts?

5 What is a VECP? When can it be submitted and what does it need to include? If the VECP is approved, what happens to savings?

6 What are informative and action Submittals? What is the review time for informative and Action Submittals?

7 When is professionally facilitated partnering required and encouraged? What are the training in partnering skills development sessions topics?

8 What is allowed under Character of Workers clause?

9 What is RFI and when should it be submitted? If the RFI is submitted on November 05, 2021, when is the Engineer’s response to the RFI due?

10 How long does the Contractor need to maintain and protect the work?