153Field Engineer’s Office

153.1General Description

This work includes providing, furnishing, and maintaining field office buildings, when the Contract requires, before beginning construction and according to this Specification. The Contractor shall possess the building while the Department uses it. See Subsection 153.3.07, Contractor Warranty and Maintenance. The Engineering personnel will use the building exclusively for as long as they consider necessary, but no longer than the date of Final Acceptance of the project. 153.1.01 Definitions General Provisions 101 through 150. 153.1.02 Related References

NFPA-10A 153.1.03 Submittals Before installing Project Office signs, submit a signage plan for this work to the Engineer for approval.

153.2Materials

Ensure that all materials are of commercial grade. Sampling and testing are not required. 153.2.01 Delivery, Storage, and Handling General Provisions 101 through 150.

153.3Construction Requirements

153.3.01 Personnel General Provisions 101 through 150. 153.3.02 Equipment General Provisions 101 through 150. 153.3.03 Preparation General Provisions 101 through 150. 103 103 103 103 103 103 103 103 103 103

153.3.04 Fabrication Install a sign at the Department of Transportation Project Office in the format shown in Figure 1. This sign shall be plainly visible from the Project roadway. Fabricate and install the sign according to Section 636, Section 910, Section 911, Section 912, and Section 913. FIGURE 1 If the Project Office is not located adjacent to the Project roadway, install a second sign on the Project according to these specifications and as directed by the Engineer and enough guide signs to direct the traveling public to the Project Office. Guide signs shall be 24 in. (600 mm) high by 42 in. (1050 mm) wide with 4 in. (100 mm) high lettering and shall include a directional arrow. The guide sign shall have a white legend with a blue background. Refer to Figures 2 and 3. Before installing the signs, submit a signage plan to the Engineer for this work. F IGURE 2 FIGURE 3 104 104 104 104 104 104 104 104 104 104

153.3.05 Construction

Current field office buildings are designated as Type 3. Type 1 and Type 2 field offices are obsolete. Office Building Type 3: Place this office either within the Project limits or near the Project at the Engineer’s direction. Place the building within 1000 ft. (300 m) of a power line if possible. If power lines are farther than 1000 ft. (300 m) away, payment shall be made according to Subsection 153.5. The preferred location for the field office is within the project limits. Whether the field office is placed within the proj ect limits or not, all locations shall meet all Federal, State, and Local laws and environmental codes and regulations. Field office request shall be submitted in writing to the Department for review prior to placement. The contractor shall be responsible for verifying that the location is not in an environmental sensitive area. The co ntractor shall be responsible for obtaining all permits.

The Field Engineer’s office may be a building, house, mobile office, or trailer if it is approved and conforms closely to this specification. Ensure that the office building meets the following minimum requirements:

Constructed on Project Commercially Produced In Linear Feet (Meters) In Linear Feet (Meters) Building Width Length Head-room Width Length Head-room Type 3 12 (3.66) 50 (15.24) 8 (2.44) 11.5 (3.51) 49.5 (15.09) (2.13)

oors and Windows: Ensure that each building has at least two standard height solid entrance doors with locks. Provide the Department 6 sets of entry keys. At least one of the doors shall have a covered entranced. Each wall, unless predominately occupied by a door, shall have at least one hinged, jalousied, or sliding window that is glazed, screened, and fitted with venetian blinds. Each window shall measure at least 6.5 ft.² (0.6 m²), except the window in the toilet area which may be 3.25 ft.² (0.3 m2). Each Type 3 building shall hav e a t least 8 windows.

types with studs and rafters measuring 2 in. by 4 in. (38 mm by 89 mm). Include in the walls and ceilings insulating material that is at least 1 1/4 in. (32 mm) thick and made of roc k wool, fiberglass, or other non-flammable material. Ensure that this material is in all inner wall and ceiling cavities.

alls: Cover both sides of the walls with 3/8 in. (10 mm) plywood (exterior grade on the outside). No open cracks or knotholes are permitted. Standard wall construction is accepted if the walls are co mmercially produced.

the door. Ensure that the roof’s eaves are at least 12 in. (300 mm). If the building is commercially produced, an arched roof without eaves is acceptable.

constructed on the project. A standard ceiling will be accepted if the building is commercially produced.

152 mm) joists. The floor may be timber. No open cracks or knotholes are permitted.

mi nimum temperature of 72 °F (22 °C). 105 105 105 105 105 105 105 105 105 105

Properly vent oil and gas units to the outside, provide adequate outside fuel storage, and connect with suitable feed lines. Gas units may be connected to a commercial gas main, if available.

o f 1 1/8 in. (28mm) wood grain laminated tops with 23 in. (575mm) deep files and heavy-duty steel ball bearing drawers and locking center drawer and keys. Provide one (1) 5 ft. by 3 ft. (1500mm by 900mm) adjustable from 0 to 45 degree and 38 in. (950mm) high drafting table. Provide two (2) 6 ft. by 2.5 ft. ( 1800mm by 750mm) standard height folding tables.

height lever (26 in. to 30 in.) (650mm to 750mm). Provide a minimum of six (6) fully braced stackable full 2 in. (50mm) thick 16 in. X 15 in. (400mm by 375mm) seats with armrests and chrome frames. Provides ix (6) standard folding metal chairs. Provide a minimum of four (4) swivel chairs with arms and a in. X 19 in. (475mm X 475mm) foam cushion and upholstered seat adjustable from 16 ½ in. to 20 in. ( 415mm to 500mm) high.

on each end of the building. If two 3 ft. (900 mm) shelves are furnished, place them at least 1 ft. (300 mm) apart vertically.

non-consumable goods (toilet paper, paper towels, hand soap, bathroom cleaning supplies, toilet brush, plunger, etc.) for the life of the project.

service source, ready for use, before the Engineer’s occupancy. Process and pay the monthly bills for all utility services.

lectric Service: Provide 120/240-volt electric service that meets code.

temp erature at least 20 °F (7 °C) cooler than the outside temperature.

fo llowing requirements: • Multipurpose dry chemical type extinguisher • Underwriters Laboratory rating 4A-40BC Mount the extinguisher(s) in a convenient and conspicuous location that is easily accessible from any part of the building. Maintain the extinguisher(s) according to the requirements of NFPA–10A.

end of the office). Install and maintain these lines for the life of the project. Provide telephone access to the Lo cal Area Telephone Service (LATS) only for outgoing, credit card, collect and toll-free calls. Ensure that the tel ephones can receive incoming non-collect long-distance calls. Provide the telephone with conference call capabilities; provide an automatic answering system that can give a greeting message, record incoming messages, and activate remotely.

Tra nsportation Project Office at a location plainly visible from the project roadway.

l east two keys. 106 106 106 106 106 106 106 106 106 106

100 sheets per hanger).

l east two keys.

minimum of twice monthly.

a power source.

field Engineer’s Office. Provide a minimum of 600 ft. (180 m) of 6 ft. (1.8 m) high chain link fence with an extension arm and barbed wire as specified in Section 643. Equip the fence with matching gates and meeting the requirements of Section 643 and consisting of a double 7 ft. (2.1 m) by 6 ft. (1.8 m) and a single ft. (1.2 m) by 6 ft. (1.8 m) gate. Include a positive-type locking devices, padlock and a minimum of two keys for each gate. Ensure the fence encompasses the entire compound.

p hotoelectric controls. Place as directed by the Engineer.

g rounds where indicated by the Engineer to facilitate parking. Remove aggregate and grass the area upon co mpletion of the project or leave-in-place if property owner accepts the placed material as-is and provides an appropriate release waiver.

anchored with ten storm-tie-down anchors. Enclose the area between the ground and the bottom of the Office with a vinyl skirting that matches the Office’s siding.

operating condition: • SRN-2000 Enforced Bisonic with NAPCO Magnum Alert 850 – control box or Honeywell Vista-10P Master Control Panel with Honeywell 6150RF keypad or equivalent. System shall be connected to a

monitoring system via a telephone line, or via wireless connectivity.

• All doors and windows with contacts.

• Outside sirens with contacts.

• Tamper-proof box with contacts.

• Inside sirens with contacts.

• Two smoke and heat detectors.

Tie all of the above equipment to a 24-hour control monitoring system (BRK –2812TH or equivalent).

Process and pay the monthly bills for the alarm system and monitoring. 107107107107107107107107107107

CradlePoint MBR 1200B Mobile Broadband Router or equal approved by GDOT IT Infrastructure.

Modem Security Enclosure for CradlePoint MBR 1200b Mobile Broadband Router or equivalent approved

by GDOT IT Infrastructure.

Furnish the Field Office with one copying machine/printer with network printing abilities to be installed and

maintained for the life of the Project. Furnish machine having the capability of scanning, printing, emailing,

or copying letter-size (8 ½” x 11”), legal-size (8 ½”x 14”), ledger-size (11” x 17”), two-sided copies, at

least thirty copies per minute, and possess an auto-feed feature. Furnish all consumable and non-

consumable supplies for the life of the project.

American Power Conversion Corporation Back-UPSES 750 or Newpoint 750 VA Battery Backup or

Equivalent (minimum 5 receptacles).

Provide Cable, 4G/LTE Broadband, or DSL Internet Service with static IP address as approved by GDOT

IT Infrastructure. If Cable or 4G/LTE Internet Service is used, the third telephone line shall be used for the

fax mode of the printer. 4G/LTE modem shall be compatible with Mobile Broadband Router.

CAT6 network jacks should be installed approximately every 10 ft. along the walls of the trailer (restroom

excluded), with a minimum of 4 network jacks per side office, and a minimum of 6 network jacks in the

main room. CAT6 cables will be run from the CAT6 network jacks back to field office closet and terminate

into a patch panel. All network jacks shall be terminated, tested, toned, and labeled. Contractor to provide

a 16-port unmanaged gigabit switch and cables to connect patch panel to switch. Contractor shall also

provide a shelf to support the equipment 5 ft. off the floor, and a power source in the closet to power

network equipment.

of concrete. The curing box and its components shall be constructed of non-corroding materials and shall be

capable of storing a minimum of 22 test cylinders, 6 in. by 12 in. (150 mm by 300 mm) stored vertically with

the lid closed. Additional capacity may be required on large projects at the direction of the Engineer. The

curing box shall be equipped with heating/cooling capabilities, automatic temperature control, and a

maximum/minimum (high/low) temperature readout. The curing box shall be capable of meeting the moisture

and temperature requirements of AASHTO T 23.

The Field Engineer’s Office location shall be submitted to the Engineer within 10 days of receiving the Notice to

proceed. Upon approval of the location by the Department, the complete installation of the Field Engineer’s Office

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153.3.06 Quality Acceptance

General Provisions 101 through 150.

153.3.07 Contractor Warranty and Maintenance

Whether the building is owned, leased, or rented, the Contractor who provides the building retains possession of each

office building. Contractor shall provide regular maintenance to the facility, to include weed control and pest control.

The Engineer will control the use, location, relocation, and removal of the building. When the building is no longer

needed, remove each building from the Project at the Engineer’s direction.

Retain possession of all items that are required as part of the Field Office when the Engineer determines that these

items are no longer needed.

153.4Measurement

Field Engineer’s offices Type 3, as required by the Engineer, will be paid for per each; provided each was moved to or

constructed on the Project according to the Specifications.

153.4.01 Limits

The offices are measured for payment on each project one time only regardless of the number of times they are moved

at the Engineer’s direction.

153.5Payment

The use of each office building eligible for payment is paid for at the Contract Unit Price bid. Payment is full

compensation for the cost of the location, materials, design, construction, furnishings, maintenance, fuel, water,

sewage disposal, garbage service, electricity, telephone service, movements within the Project, and movement to and

from the Project. Failure to completely install or maintain the Field Engineer’s Office may result in the Department

withholding progress payments on the project.

The cost of necessary transformers is included in the price bid for Type 3 office buildings. Any cost incurred for

carrying electric current over 1000 ft. (300 m) from a power line is paid for by Force Account.

Payment for each Field Engineer’s office is made in two installments:

• 65 percent of the Contract Price is paid when the office is completely installed and ready for occupancy.

• 35 percent is paid when the Department has finished using the office.

Payment will be made under:

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