421 ALASKA 2020 SECTION 644 SERVICES TO BE FURNI SHED BY THE CONTRACT OR
644-1.01 DESCRIPTION . Furnish and maintain facilities and services specified in the Contract for
the Department’s project administrative personnel to use during the project. Services include heat, electrical power (NEC compliant), water and any others required to operate the facilities. All furnished facilities remain your property when you complete the work.
644-2.01 FIELD OFFIC E. Furnish and maintain a suitable off ice for the Engineer to use during
construction. If this office is part of your building, completely partition it from the rest of the structure and provide a separate outside door equipped with a lock. Provide a suitable stove or other heating device with fuel. Furnish adequate electrical lighting and 120- volt, 60 -cycle power. Construct the office with at least 500 ft 2 of floor space and at least 60 ft2 of window area, along with adequate ventilation. Provide at least 12 feet of shelf space. Equip the fiel d office with sanitary facilities. Provide janitorial services at least weekly. Furnish and install a high speed internet service and three telephones, with all necessary ancillary equipment. Unless approved in advance by the Engineer, the internet system shall consist of Digital Subscriber Line service, or better, and shall have a send and receive capability supporting 10.0 Mbps download speed or higher and 2.0 Mbps upload speed at all times. The internet system shall have an unlimited monthly data usage, or 50 GB minimum, if approved by the Engineer. Include a wireless router and an appropriately sized battery backup for the internet system. The system shall be for the exclusive use of the Engineer. The telephone system shall consist of commercially avai lable telephones with the necessary equipment for each line. Provide one telephone that includes a built in digital answering machine. Internet and telephone service shall be supplied and operational no more than two weeks after the field office has been set up on site. Service plans shall be provided and remain in effect for the duration of the use of the field office. All long distance calls made by State personnel will be paid by the State. Installation and maintenance fees, local calls, connection fees and internet service provider fees, and all other fees shall be paid by the Contractor. Provide at least one designated handicap parking space. Make the field office accessible according to the requirements of 2006 U. S. DOT ADA Standards for Transport ation Facilities. Make the field office available for occupancy 2 weeks before commencing work on the project through one week after project completion.
644-2.02 FIELD LABOR ATORY. Furnish and maintain a field laboratory for the Engineer to use
exclusively throughout the contract. Provide a completely functional installation 2 weeks before commencing construction work through one week after Project Completion.
1.Grade and compact a site for the lab acceptable to the Engineer. Locate and level the structure on this site. If subsequent ground movement causes an unlevel or unstable condition, re- level or re- locate the facility as directed.
2.Provide a weatherproof structure suitable to field test construction materials, with the following minimum functional requirem ents:
a.Floor space of 300 ft
b.Two 10- ft2 windows that open and lock 422 ALASKA 2020 c. Lockable door(s)
d.Work bench(es), 2- 1/2 X 16 feet total, 3 feet high
e.Shelf space, 1 X 16 feet
f.One 18- inch deep sink with attached faucet and approved drain
g.A gravity -fed 250- gallon tank or pressurized constant water supply of acceptable quality
h.Electrical service and facilities as follows:
1.Electrical current, 120/240 VAC, 60- cycle on 24- hour basis.
2.Wiring system to support a 40- amp user load demand with at least one 15- amp and one 20- amp circ uit, both GFI protected
3.Outlets, 6 conveniently spaced around the lab, consistent with local codes
4.Lights, four 100- watt incandescent or eight 40- watt fluorescent, or equivalent LED fixtures
5.Exhaust fan, 5 cfs
i.Heating equipment suitable to maintain a uniform room temperature of 70 F
j.Storage cabinet, 3 ft X 3 ft X 3 ft, lockable, securely fixed to an inside wall with a hinged door opening outward
k.Office desk and 2 chairs
3.If the lab is a mobile unit mounted on axles and wheels, block the structure under the frame so that the wheels do not touch the ground and the blocking rests firmly on the prepared site.
4.Provide a separate weatherproof shed within 20 feet of the main lab structure with the following minimum functional requirements:
a.Floor 8 ft X 12 ft, ceili ng height 8 ft
b.Door 4 ft wide and window 5 ft 2 that opens, both lockable
c.Electrical service and facilities as in 2.h, except for the following:
1.Lighting fixtures, 2 ea.
2.Outlets, 3 conveniently spaced around the structure
3.Wiring system with each circuit GFI protected to satisfy a 20- amp user load demand
d.Work table 3 ft X 1- 1/2 ft X 3 ft high, capable of supporting 250 pounds and affixed to an inside wall as directed
e.Concrete- slab floor, 8 ft X 8 ft X 4 inches thick, cast -in-place or pre- cast. Install anchor bolts in the floor to accommodate the mounting pattern of the Gilson sieving machine at a location as directed.
1.Comply with 1. above for slab foundation requirements.
2.Found the slab directly on the prepared site. 423 ALASKA 2020 5. For all types of installations, if the ent ryway is located higher than a single 7- inch rise, provide the following:
a.Stairway, 3 feet wide X 11- inch tread X 7- inch rise
b.Landing, 4 ft X 4 ft centered on the entryway
c.Handrail(s) firmly affixed to the stairway
6.Provide the following lab equipment and s ervices:
a.Propane necessary for the lab operation, including two 100- lb tanks, regulators, hoses, fittings, and incidentals for a functional system
b.Specialized sampling equipment such as belt templates or belt sampling devices as required
c.Fuel and power nec essary to continuously operate the facilities
644-2.03 CURING SHED. Furnish and maintain a suitable weather tight shed for curing concrete
test cylinders, with a suitable tank(s) for curing concrete test cylinders. Provide a tank(s) large enough to contain at least 6 each 4”X8” test cylinders from each pour that you propose to make during any 28- day period. Use a tank(s) at least 18 inches high, insulated, and constructed of heavy duty plastic or non- corrosive metal. Construct a lid to provide access to the tank(s). Provide suitable heating to maintain the temperature in the tank between 70 and 77 °F at all times when curing the test cylinders. In addition, provide suitable thermometers in the shed and tank(s) to check the temperature. Provide a supply of ca lcium hydroxide (high- calcium hydrated lime) sufficient to maintain a fully saturated water bath in the tank(s). Provide a source of potable water. Provide electrical service and equipment for:
1.Heating/Cooling adequate to maintain temperatures between 70 F to 77 F
2.Two 100- watt incandescent or four 40- watt fluorescent, or equivalent LED fixtures.
3.One combination smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detector.
644-2.04 MEALS AND L ODGING. When Items 644.0004.____ and 644.0005.____ appear in the
bid schedule, furnish, and maintain suitable boarding facilities, at or near the project, for State employees. State employees include Department employees assigned to the project and other personnel authorized by the Engineer. The Special Provisions will list an estimated number of State employees. Provide facilities meeting the Alaska Administrative Code 8 AAC 61.1010 and 8 AAC 61.1040 Occupational Safety and Health Standards , 18 AAC 31 Alaska Food Code, and U.S Code of Federal Regulations 29 CFR 1910.142 Temporary Labor C amps . Boarding facilities may include a Contractor Camp or the use of roadhouses or lodges located near the project, providing the accommodations conform with Contract requirements and the applicable requirements of State employee labor union agreements. Provide as a minimum, the following facilities: 424 ALASKA 2020 1. Meals
a.Three well balanced meals per day per person
b.Food, drinks, and bottled water for employees to pack a mid- shift lunch
2.Kitchen and Dining Area
a.Kitchen capable of preparing meals so that all portions are s erved at one time
b.Separate dining area with 50 ft2 per person based on full capacity
3.Lodging (Room and Bedding)
a.Heated, well ventilated housing of 60 ft2 of floor area for each person with twin size bed frame, box spring, mattress, mattress pad, sheets, pi llow, and a heavy blanket or comforter
b.A weekly change of sheets
c.Lockable room door with keys
d.Lockable storage space in the room of 35 ft3 for each person
4.Common Area (reading/recreation area)
a.A “common” area with furnishings at the rate of 10 ft2 per pers on based on full capacity
b.Satellite TV access or equal with a minimum number of 30 channels and a VCR
c.Furnishings to include adequate couches, easy chairs, padded folding chairs, and a regulation size pool table or other recreational/entertainment activiti es
5.Sanitary Facilities and Services
a.Toilets, showers, and sinks at the rate of 1 each per 10 persons
b.Separate bathroom units for males and females at the rate specified above
c.Clothes washers and dryers at the rate of 1 each per 30 persons
d.Adequate hand soap, toilet paper, paper towels, bath towels, and wash cloths
e.Clean bathrooms and empty garbage daily
f.Vacuum rooms, launder towels and sheets, and do other cleaning as required
6.Safety Facilities
a.First aid facilities
b.Emergency response plan
c.Emergency evacuati on plan
d.Fire alarms, smoke alarms, and fire extinguishers according to “Occupational Safety & Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor”
7.Other facilities and services required by codes, regulations, and labor union agreements 425 ALASKA 2020 Make boarding facilities available for use by State employees starting 2 weeks before commencing work on the project through one week after project completion. Require State employees to sign a meal and/or lodging sheet to document receipt of each meal and each night's lodging.
644-2.05 VEHICLES. Furnish and maintain vehicles for exclusive use of the Department
throughout the project. Provide vehicles from 2 weeks before commencing the work through 1 week after the final inspection. During seasonal shut -down, provide vehicles 1 w eek before commencing work through 1 week after the shut -down. Provide full -size four -wheel drive pickups or all -terrain vehicles (ATV) or utility task vehicles (UTV). Provide vehicles less than 3 model years old, in good condition and with less than 36,000 miles on the odometer. Furnish all fuels, maintenance, and insurance. The Special Provisions will state the required number and type of vehicles. You are responsible for normal wear and tear, and any other incidental damage including broken windshields, occurring during the Department’s operation and use. The Department is responsible for damage to any vehicle caused by its own negligent operation. The Department will provide non- owned auto liability insurance providing third party liability coverage for any accident during the Department’s operation and use.
644-2.06 NUCLEAR TES TING EQUIPMENT STORA GE SHED . Design, furnish and maintain a
weatherproof, heated, and ventilated nuclear densometer/testing equipment storage shed for the Engineer to use exclusiv ely throughout the contract. Install the building at least 15- feet from an occupied area at a location approved by the Engineer. Install the shed before commencement of construction activities and maintain it until one week after project completion. Provide sufficient floor area for the nuclear testing equipment and a portable electric heater to maintain a minimum room temperature of 50 °F in freezing weather. Design the building with enough floor area to provide sufficient clearance between the equipment, heater, and combustibles. Provide a commercial grade metal -clad exterior entrance door of 3’ -0” min width by 6’ -8” height with dead- bolt lockset. Hang the door so that hinge pins are not accessible from the exterior. Provide the Engineer with 2 keys to control access. Provide a 5/16” x 10 foot long welded steel security chain securely attached inside the structure with tamperproof hardware for the Engineer to secure the testing equipment. Provide 120- volt, 60- cycle power, an interior light, and a wall receptacle for the heater. Secure the structure to the ground with tamperproof anchors to resist wind loads and prevent unauthorized movement of the building. The nuclear testing equipment storage shed remains the property of the Contractor. Remove the shed fro m the site following project completion.
644-2.07 STORAGE CON TAINER . Furnish, transport and maintain a weathertight, lockable,
steel enclosed 20 foot long X 8 foot wide X 8 foot high wooden floored container for the storage of the Department’s materials, supplies and testing equipment (but not nuclear equipment). Provide twenty equally spaced fastening points on the interior walls that are capable of securing the Department’s contents. Door opening dimensions of the storage container shall be greater than 60 square feet. Supply necessary equipment to lift and move container with minimal disturbance to the Department’s contents. The container shall not be moved by skidding or hook lift. The Contractor shall be listed as the shipper on all documents listing and acknowledging receipt of the Department’s goods for shipment. Deliver an empty and clean container to the Regional Materials Laboratory, or location acceptable to the Engineer, three weeks prior to transporting to the project site. Allow 7 days for the Department to load the container. Transport the loaded container to the project site. Set up container at a location approved by the Engineer prior to commencing construction work. Provide electrical service and other facilities as follows: 426 ALASKA 2020 1. Electrical cur rent, 120V (ac), 60 cycle on a 24 hour a day basis;
2.Wiring system to support a 20 amp user load demand;
3.Two GFI protected outlets conveniently spaced on the interior walls;
4.Four 100 watt incandescent or eight 40 watt fluorescent lights, or equivalent LED f ixtures, located for maximum illumination; and
5.Provide a stairway with railing, built to meet the International Building Code, if there is more than 12- inch difference in floor entry and existing ground elevation. Return the container to the Regional Mat erials Laboratory, or location acceptable to the Engineer, upon project completion. Allow 7 days for the Department to unload the container. The storage container remains your property after you complete the work.
644-4.01 METHOD OF M EASUREMENT. See Secti on 109 and as follows:
Meal . By each meal served to authorized personnel, based on signed meal sheets. Lodging. By each night's lodging received by authorized personnel based on signed lodging sheets. Vehicle . By the 24- hour day for each vehicle. Nuclear Testing Equipment Storage Shed. By the number of storage sheds specified, to include all components, installed and accepted as completed units and ready for equipment storage. Storage Container . By the number of storage containers specified, to include all c omponents, installed and accepted as completed units and ready for materials and equipment storage.
644-5.01 Basis of Pa Yment.
Meal . Includes all resources required to provide meals to all authorized personnel assigned to, or associated with, the project. Lodging. Includes all resources required to provide lodging for all authorized personnel assigned to, or associated with, the project. Vehicle(s) . Includes all resources, including fuel, oil, maintenance, and insurance to furnish the specified number of f ully operational vehicles for the duration specified in the contract. Lump Sum Items . Payment for lump sum items will be made as follows:
1.A percentage of the lump sum amount, to be determined by the Engineer, will be paid as full compensation for furnishin g the facility at the site.
2.The balance of the lump sum amount will be prorated over the anticipated active construction period with a portion included as part of each interim payment, for maintenance, repairs, providing all utilities, and for removing it from the site. If anticipated construction period changes, the final increment will be held until final payment. Nuclear Testing Equipment Storage Shed. At the contract unit price to include all labor, materials, tools, equipment and supplies required to furnish and install the shed before commencement of construction, to maintain it for the duration of the project and to remove the shed and electrical service after project completion. Electrical service and utility costs are subsidiary to this item. 427 ALASKA 2020 Stora ge Container . At the contract unit price to include all labor, materials, tools, equipment and supplies required to deliver the storage shed to the regional office for loading, to deliver it to the project office, to install it before commencement of const ruction, to maintain it for the duration of the project, to remove the shed and electrical service after project completion, to deliver it to the regional office for unloading, and to remove the storage shed. Electrical service and utility costs are subsidiary to this item. Payment will be made under: PAY ITEM Item Number Item Description Unit 644.0001.____ Field Office LS 644.0002.____ Field Laboratory LS 644.0003.____ Curing Shed LS 644.0004.____ Meal EACH 644.0005.____ Lodging EACH 644.0006.____ Vehicle LS 644.0007.____ Vehicle DAY 644.0008.____ Vehicle (ATV) EACH 644.0009.____ Vehicle (UTV) EACH 644.0015.____ Nuclear Testing Equipment Storage Shed EACH 644.0016.____ Storage Container EACH 428 ALASKA 2020 SECTION 646 CPM SCHEDULING
646-1.01 DESCRIPTION . Provide and maintain a Critical Path Method (CPM) progress schedule
for the project. Use the schedule in coordinating and monitoring of all work under the Contract including activity of subcontractors, manufacturers, suppliers, and utility companies, and re views by the Department. Update CPM, as required. Provide work plans.
646-2.01 Submittal O F Schedule.
Submit a detailed initial CPM schedule at least 5 working days prior to the preconstruction conference, for the Engineer's approval. Meet the requirement s set forth below. The construction schedule, for the entire project, may not exceed the specified contract time. Following the Engineer's review, if revisions to the proposed CPM schedule are required, do so promptly. The CPM schedule must be finalized an d accepted before beginning construction work.
646-3.01 Requirement S and Use of Schedul E.
1.Schedule Requirements . Prepare the CPM schedule as a Precedence Diagram Network developed in the activity -on-node format which includes:
a.Activity description
b.Activity duration
c.Resources required for each of the project activities, including:
1.Labor (showing work days per week, holidays, shifts per day, and hours per shift)
2.Equipment (including the number of units of each type of equipment)
3.Materials Show on the activity -on-node diagram the sequence and interdependence of all activities required for complete performance of all items of work under this Contract, including shop drawing submittals and reviews and fabrication and delivery activities. No activity duration may be longer than 15 work days without the Engineer's approval. The Engineer reserves the right to limit the number of activities on the schedule. Consider that schedule float time is shared equally with the Department. The contract completion time will be adjusted only for causes specified in this Contract.
2.Schedule Updates . Hold job site progress meetings on a frequency satisfactory to the Engineer for the purpose of updating the CPM schedule. Review progress and verify finish dates of completed activities, remaining duration of uncompleted activities, and any proposed logic and/or time estimate revisions. Submit a revised CPM schedule, within 5 working days after this meeting, showing the finish dates of completed activities and updated times for the remaini ng work, including any addition, deletion, or revision of activities required by Contract modification.
3.Work Plans . In addition to the CPM schedule, submit a work plan every two weeks during construction detailing your proposed operations for the forthcomi ng two weeks. Include:
Source: Alaska Standard Specifications for Highway Construction, 2020 Edition. Pages 449–455 of 584.