Common use of Work Performed within ODOT’s Right of Way Clause in Contracts

Work Performed within ODOT’s Right of Way. a. Prior to the commencement of work, Recipient shall obtain, or require its contractor to obtain, permission from the appropriate ODOT District Office to work on or along the state highway. This Agreement does not provide permission to work on or along the state highway. b. ODOT may charge for review of work to be performed on or along the state highway. The estimated cost to Recipient will be determined by ODOT in advance and shall be subject to the approval of Recipient prior to the services being rendered. c. If the Project includes traffic control devices (see ODOT’s Traffic Manual, Chapter 5, for a description of traffic control devices) on or along a state highway, Recipient shall, pursuant to Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) 734-020-0430, obtain the approval of the State Traffic Engineer prior to design or construction of any traffic control device being installed. d. Recipient shall enter into a separate traffic signal agreement with ODOT to cover obligations for any traffic signal being installed on a state highway. e. Recipient shall ensure that its electrical inspectors possess a current State Certified Traffic Signal Inspector certificate before the inspectors inspect electrical installations on state highways. The ODOT’s District Office shall verify compliance with this requirement before construction. The permit fee should also cover the State electrician's supplemental inspection.