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DPWH

STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS
2004

VOLUME 1
HIGHWAYS, BRIDGES & AIRPORT

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES


DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
BONIFACIO DRIVE, PORT AREA
MANILA

STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS
FOR
PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS

VOLUME II
STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS
FOR HIGHWAYS, BRIDGES AND AIRPORTS

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES


DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
BONIFACIO DRIVE, PORT AREA
MANILA

STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS
FOR
PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS
( IN THREE VOLUMES )
2004

FOREWORD

Construction of government infrastructure facilities of the highest quality has


always been the primary mandate of the Department of Public Works and Highways
(DPWH). Cognizant of the importance of providing effective standard specifications to
be used in the implementation of projects that will produce sound, durable and
economical structures, this Department has revised the 1995 edition of the DPWH
Standard Specifications for Highways, Bridges and Airports (Volume II).
The revision was made in response to some valid comments on the use of
said specifications to suit the actual field conditions and in consonance with the
policy direction of the Department to improve the quality of infrastructure projects.
All previous amendments made as well as new specifications developed were
considered and included in this 2004 edition, for the guidance and compliance of all
concerned.

FLORANTE SORIQUEZ
Acting Secretary

VOLUME II
STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR HIGHWAYS, BRIDGES AND AIRPORTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PART A-

FACILITIES FOR THE ENGINEER

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PART B-

OTHER GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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PART C-

EARTHWORK

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Item 100Item 101Item 102Item 103Item 104Item 105Item 106Item 107PART D-

SUBBASE AND BASE COURSE

Item 200Item 201Item 202Item 203Item 204Item 205Item 206Item 207PART E-

Clearing and Grubbing


Removal of Structures and Obstructions
Excavation
Structure Excavation
Embankment
Subgrade Preparation
Compaction Equipment and Density
Control Strips
Overhaul

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Aggregate Subbase Course


Aggregate Base Course
Crushed Aggregate Base Course
Lime Stabilized Road Mix Base Course
Portland Cement Stabilized Road Mix
Base Course
Asphalt Stabilized Road Mix Base
Course
Portland Cement Treated Plant Mix
Base Course
Aggregate Stockpile

SURFACE COURSES

Item 300Item 301Item 302Item 303Item 304Item 305-

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Aggregate Surface Course


Bituminous Prime Coat
Bituminous Tack Coat
Bituminous Seal Coat
Bituminous Surface Treatment
Bituminous Penetration Macadam

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Item 306Item 307Item 308Item 309Item 310Item 311PART F-

Item 505Item 506Item 507Item 508Item 509Item 510Item 511-

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Piling
Railings
Timber Structures
Metal Structures
Reinforcing Steel
Structural Concrete
Prestressed Concrete Structures
Concrete Structures
Steel Bridges
Welded Structural Steel
Treated and Untreated Timber
Paint
Elastomeric Bearing Pads
Pre Molded Joint Filler for Concrete
Paving and Structural Construction

DRAINAGE AND SLOPE


PROTECTION STRUCTURES

Item 500Item 501Item 502Item 503Item 504-

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Cold Asphalt Plant-Mix


Bituminous Plant-Mix (Stockpile
Maintenance Mixture)
Bituminous Concrete Surface Course,
Hot Laid
Portland Cement Concrete Pavement

BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION

Item 400Item 401Item 402Item 403Item 404Item 405Item 406Item 407Item 408Item 409Item 410Item 411Item 412Item 413PART G-

Pavement
Bituminous Road Mix Surface Course
Bituminous Plant-Mix Surface CourseGeneral

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Pipe Culverts and Storm Drains


Underdrains
Manholes, Inlets and Catch Basins
Drainage Steel Grating with Frame
Cleaning and Reconditioning Existing
Drainage Structures
Riprap and Grouted Riprap
Stone Masonry
Rubble Concrete
Hand-Laid Rock Embankment
Sheet Piles
Concrete Slope Protection
Gabions and Mattresses

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PART H-

MISCELLANEOUS STRUCTURES

Item 600Item 601Item 602Item 603Item 604Item 605Item 606Item 607Item 608Item 609Item 610Item 611Item 612PART I-

Curb and/or Gutter


Sidewalk
Monuments, Markers and Guide Posts
Guardrail
Fencing
Road Sign
Pavement Markings
Reflective Pavement Studs
Topsoil
Sprigging
Sodding
Tree Planting
Reflective Thermoplastic Stripping
Material (Solid Form)

MATERIALS DETAILS

Item 700Item 701Item 702Item 703Item 703AItem 704Item 705Item 706Item 707Item 708Item 709Item 710Item 711Item 712Item 713Item 714Item 715-

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Hydraulic Cement
Construction Lime (Hydrated)
Bituminous Materials
Aggregates
Mineral Filler
Masonry Units
Joint Materials
Concrete Clay, Plastic and Fiber Pipe
Metal Pipe
Chemical Admixtures For Concrete
Paints
Reinforcing Steel and Wire Rope
Fence and Guardrail
Structural Metal
Treated and Untreated Timber
Water
Geotextiles

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PART A
FACILITIES FOR THE ENGINEER
A.1

REQUIREMENTS

A.1.1 Offices and Laboratories for the Engineer


1. The Contractor shall provide and maintain field offices and testing
laboratories, including all the necessary electricity, water, drainage and telephone
services for the use of the Engineer and his staff. The offices and laboratories shall
have at least the floor area prescribed on the Plans and shall contain the equipment,
supplies and furnishings specified in the Contract. Testing equipment supplied in
accordance with the Special Provisions shall be located in testing laboratories as
required by the Engineer. All offices and laboratories shall be ready for occupancy
and use by the Engineer within two (2) months of the commencement of the Works.
Their location and final plan shall require the approval of the Engineer prior to the
start of construction. It is the intent of this Specification to locate the field offices and
laboratories in government owned lots so that the use by the government of these
facilities can be maximized even after the completion of the project. However, if no
government lot is available, and these structures are to be erected on private
property, it is the responsibility of the Contractor to make the necessary
arrangements with the landowner(s) regarding the use of the lot for the Engineers
office and laboratories and to remove and/or transfer, if so required under the
Contract, the improvements thereon, including all appurtenances upon completion of
the Works.
All facilities provided by the Contractor shall be near the job site, where
necessary and shall conform to the best standard for the required types. On
completion of the Contract, the facilities provided by the Contractor including utilities
and communication facilities shall revert to the Government including office
equipment, apparatus, pieces of furniture, laboratory equipment, etc, unless
otherwise specified in the Contract documents.
The Contractor shall be responsible for raising the ground (if necessary),
grading and drainage in the vicinity of each facility with suitable access walkways,
seeding and sodding of the ground around as directed and approved by the
Engineer. Also, the Contractor shall construct a parking area for the compound near
the buildings and a satisfactory access road to the parking areas.
The Contractor shall be responsible for the maintenance and protection of all
facilities to be provided during the duration of the Contract, including providing
adequate stock of all expendable items, such as light bulbs, light tubes, laboratory

equipment and supplies at all times to ensure proper and continuous functioning of all
the Engineers facilities.
The whole area of the Engineers compound shall be fenced with barbed wire
(or equivalent) with necessary gates as directed by the Engineer.
The Contractor shall provide suitable utilities and services, such as potable
water, electricity, sewerage and security on a 24-hour basis.
2. The Contractor shall provided qualified and experienced laboratory staff to
carry out all the materials quality control and all the tests specified in the Contract
and required by the Engineer. The person so appointed by the Contractor to mange
the laboratory shall be well experienced in the type of work to be undertaken and
shall be subject to the approval of the Engineer. He shall work full time and shall be
responsible to the Engineer for all works carried out.
3. The telephone service, if required in the Contract shall have a separate
connection direct to the telephone companys telephone exchange simgle line for the
exclusive use of the Engineer and his staff.
4. The Contractor shall provide, if required in the Contract, a two-way radio
communication service.
5. Any portable offices required in the Contract shall be dismantled, moved
and erected from time to time as directed by the Engineer.
6. All offices, stores and testing laboratories shall be proficiently guarded at all
times of the day and night, regularly and properly cleaned, adequately supplied and
maintained for the duration of the Contract.
A.1.2 Vehicles for the Engineer
The Contractor shall provide within thirty (30) calendar days after notice to
commence work, the vehicles listed in the Special Provisions for the exclusive use of
the Engineer. The vehicles to be provided by the Contractor shall be to the
satisfaction of the Engineer. All vehicles shall comply in all respects with all relevant
Philippine national or local laws statutes and regulations. All vehicles shall carry or
be fitted with the accessories as may be prescribed by laws and have comprehensive
insurance. The vehicles on delivery shall be new and shall be driven by a competent
qualified and experienced driver who shall be under the direct order of the Engineer.
The contractor shall maintain the vehicle in first class condition and shall be
supplied with appropriate fuel and lubricants al all times
He shall provide equivalent substitute vehicles during any period when the
specified vehicles are taken out of service for maintenance, repair or any other

reason. Unless otherwise specified, the vehicle shall at the end of the Contract
become the property of the Government.
A.1.3 Assistance to the Engineer
The Contractor shall at all times during the duration of the Contract provide for
the use of the Engineer all equipment, instruments and apparatus, all information and
records and qualified chainmen and laborers required by the Engineer for inspecting
and measuring the Works. Such equipment, instruments and apparatus shall include
those listed in the Special Provisions.
A.1.4 Photographs
The Contractor shall provide record photographs taken as, when and where
directed by the Engineer at intervals of not more than one month. The photographs
shall be sufficient in number and location to record the exact progress of the Works.
The Contractor shall provide one proof print of each photograph taken, and the
negative and ten copies, not less than 254 mm x 203 mm and printed on glossy
paper, of any of the photographs by the Engineer. The photographs retained by the
Engineer will become the property of the Government and the Contractor shall supply
approved albums to accommodate them. Two copies are to be signed by the
Contractor, one of which will be signed by the Engineer and returned to the
Contractor.
A.2 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
A.2.1 Measurement
1. Lump-sum items shall be provided for the provision of:
- Office building for the Engineer including pieces of furnitures,
appliances and equipment.
- Laboratory building for the Engineer including furnitures, appliances
and equipment.
- Survey equipment for the Engineer.
2. The quantities for the maintenance of the office and the
laboratory for the Engineer shall be for the time the Engineer occupies the
office and the laboratory respectively. The unit of the measure is month.
3. No separate payment shall be made in respect of consumable
materials as this is deemed to be included in the pay item for maintenance
of the Engineers facilities.
4. The quantities for the provision of vehicles for the Engineer shall
be the number of each type of vehicle supplied. The unit of measure is
each.

5. The quantities for the operation of vehicle for the Engineer shall
be for the time the Engineer is supplied with each vehicle prior to their
finally becoming the property of the Government. The unit of measure is
month.
6. The quantities for progress photographs shall be the number of
photographs selected and provided as progress photographs. The unit of
measure is each.
A.2..2 Payment
The quantities determined as provided above shall be paid for at the
appropriate contract unit price, for each of the particular pay items shown in the Bill of
Quantities which price and payment shall constitute full compensation for furnishing
and maintaining such items.

PART B
OTHER GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
B.1 OFFICES, SHOPS, STORES AND WORKMENS ACCOMMODATION FOR
CONTRACTOR
The contractor shall provide and maintain such offices, stores, workshops
latrines, housing and messing accommodations as are necessary. These should be
located in the Contractors compound, distinct and separate from the Engineers
compound. The location, dimensions and layout of such buildings and places shall be
subject to the approval of the Engineer. The Contractor shall not be permitted to erect
temporary buildings or structures on the site without the specific permission in writing
of the Engineer including approval of the dimensions of such buildings or structures.
Before the commencement of the period of Warranty, the Contractor shall fence of
the Contractors store area from the rest of the Site. By the end of the Period of
Warranty, the Contractor shall remove this fence and all buildings shall be cleared
and the area shall be graded as required by the Engineer.
B.2 MEDICAL ROOM AND FIRST AID FACILITIES
1. The Contractor shall provide and maintain throughout the
duration of the Contract, a medical room together with all necessary
supplies to be sited in the Contractors main area. The medical room shall
be waterproof; it could be a building or room designated and used
exclusively for the purpose and have a floor area of at least 15 square
meters and a glazed window area of at least 2 square meters.
2. The Contractor shall employ permanently on the site a fully
trained Medical Aide who shall be engaged solely from medical duties.
3. The location of the medical room and any other arrangements
shall be made known to all employees by posting on prominent locations
suitable notices in the Site.
4. The Contractors arrangement to comply with this Section shall
be subject to the approval of the Engineer and also to the approval of any
qualified Medical Officer designated by the Government to supervise
medical arrangements on the Site.
B.3 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
Work prescribed in Section B.2 shall not be measured and paid separately,
same shall be deemed to be included in pay items for other items for work.

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