100CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT-GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

100-1 General.

Unless restricted to a specific type by the Contract Documents or the Engineer, the Contractor may perform the work using equipment, tools, machinery, etc., of his own choosing. Provide a unique alphanumeric identification number on all equipment (other than small tools) used on the project. This number shall be a minimum of 2 inches high and appear on both sides of the equipment. Place the number in such a manner so as to contrast sharply in color with the background on which it is placed. Ensure that the number, which may be painted or otherwise permanently affixed to the equipment, is clearly legible at all times . Upon submittal of Notice of Intent to Claim or Preliminary Time Extension Request, submit in accordance with 5 -12.2, a list showing all equipment (other than small tools) for which the Contractor may request compensation, it’s identification number with serial number, manufacturer, year manufactured, model and description. Update this list to account for equipment moving to or from the project and submit certification weekly, by close of business on Friday, the equipment, its unique number and the dates a nd hours that the equipment was assigned to this project for the proceeding week. No compensation will be made for any equipment used during any time period when the said equipment is not listed in the weekly certification. Failure to submit this information in the time specified may result in the Engineer withholding all Contract Payments until receipt of such information. Note that facilities to be constructed under the Contract are adequate to support only their design loads in their completed constructi on stage. If the Contractor’s equipment or procedures during construction damage any part of the facility, the Contractor will replace or repair it as directed by the Engineer at no expense to the Department.

100-2 Equipment Condition and Approval.

100-2.1 Approval: Provide on site and in due time prior to its need, in working

condition, all equipment to be used in construction of the project, subject to approval or disapproval by the Engineer. Use only factory recommended exhaust mufflers on internal combustion engines. Remove from the job, alter, or repair equipment which is disapproved by the Engineer. Ensure that the number of units, the sizes, etc., of the equipment on hand are adequate to complete the work within the Contract Time.

100-2.2 Maintenanc e: Consistent with public interest, safety, and good practice,

maintain all equipment, tools, and machinery used in a satisfactory working condition throughout the period they are on the job site. Also, provide adequate equipment maintenance procedures to promote continuous satisfactory working condition and minimize noise pollution caused by construction equipment.

100-2.3 Stationary Equipment: Screen all stationary equipment such as pumps,

compressors, generators, etc., from noise sensitive receivers if that equipment is to operate FY 2023-24 Return to Table of Contents beyond normal working hours. If it is feasible, screen this equipment during normal working hours to reduce noise impacts.

100-3 Experimental Equipment.

100-3.1 General: To encourage the development and use of new or improved equipment,

the Engineer may grant the Contractor permission to use equipment other than that normally used and currently accepted, upon approval of the Contractor’s written request for permission to use such equipment in place of the normally used equipmen t. The Engineer, before considering or granting such request, may require that the Contractor establish, at his own expense, satisfactory evidence that the proposed equipment will produce work equal in quality to that produced by the specified equipment , and meets any applicable local, state or federal noise abatement laws, by -laws, ordinances and regulation in effect .

100-3.2 Conditions of Approval: When the Engineer grants permission for the use of

new or improved equipment, understand that the Engineer gives such permission for the purpose of testing the quality of work this equipment actually produces. The Engineer will maintain the right to retract permission for use of the equipment at any time that, in his opinion, the Contractor does not obtain resu lts that are at least equal to the results obtainable with currently accepted equipment. Upon the Engineer’s withdrawal of such permission for the use of the equipment, use the equipment currently accepted and normal for the work, and remove and dispose of , or otherwise remedy, at no expense to the Department, any work which the Engineer considers defective or unsatisfactory as a result of the use of such experimental equipment. If the Engineer approved the use of particular equipment on a particular projec t, the Engineer’s approval does not extend to the use of the particular equipment on any other project. Furthermore, the Contractor is fully responsible for producing finished work of the quality required by the Contract Documents. FY 2023-24 Return to Table of Contents SECTION 101 MOBILIZATION

101-1 Description.

Perform preparatory work and operations in mobilizing for beginning work on the project, including, but not limited to, those operations necessary for the movement of personnel, equipment, supplies, and incidentals to the project site and for the establishment of temporary offices, buildings, safety equipment and first aid supplies, and sanitary and other facilities. Include the costs of bonds and any required insurance and any other preconstruction expense necessary for the start of the work, excluding the cost of construction materials.

101-2 Basis of Payment.

101-2.1 When a Separate Item is Included in the Proposal: When the proposal

includes a separate item of payment for this work, the work and incidental costs specified as being covered under this Section will be paid for at the Contract lump sum price for the item of Mobilization. Payment will be made under: Item No. 101 - 1- Mobilization -lump sum.

101-2.2 Partial Payments: When the proposal includes a separate pay item for

Mobilization and the Notice to Proceed has been issued, partial payments will be made in accordance with the following: For contracts of 120 contract days duration or less, partial payment will be made at 50% of the bid price per month for the first two months. For contracts in excess of 120 contract days duration, partial payment will be made at 25% of the bid price per month for the first four months. In no event shall more than 50% of the bid price be paid prior to commencing construction on the project site. Total partial payments for Mobilization will be limited to 10% of the original Contract amount. Any remaining amount will be pai d at Final Acceptance . Retainage, as specified in 9 -5, will be applied to all partial payments. Partial payments made on this item will in no way act to preclude or limit any of the provisions for partial payments otherwise provided for by the Contract .

101-2.3 When No Separate Item is Included in the Proposal: When the proposal does

not include a separate item for Mobilization, all work and incidental costs specified as being covered under this Section will be included for payment under the several sc heduled items of the overall Contract, and no separate payment will be made therefore. FY 2023-24 Return to Table of Contents