2031Field Laboratory and Office

2031.1DESCRIPTION

This Work consists of providing, maintaining, and removing field laboratory , field office and combination field laboratory-office facilities for the exclusive use of Department personnel.

2031.2MATERIALS — BLANK

2031.3CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

Furnish safe, sanitary, mold-free, weatherproof buildings or trailers in good condition. Obtain the Engineer’s approval of facilities and services before installing on the P roject Site. The facilities shall remain the property of the Contractor. Provide, maintain, and service the facilities with fuel, electrical power, sanitary services, access Roads, and other items required by the Contract. Suitable commercial or private facilities located near the Project Site may be provided. Locate, relocate, and maintain the facilities as approved by the Engineer unless otherwise specified by the Contract. Locate the field laboratory, field office, and combination field laboratory-office facilities within the Right-of-way if possible. If a facilities location within the Right-of-way is not possible, arrange for a facilities site adjacent to the Right-of-way. If facilities site rental is necessary, the Department will compensate the Contractor for rental costs as Extra Work. The Engineer will notify the Contractor when to deliver a unit to the Project, ready it for occupancy, and relocate or remove it. Do not relocate or remove any unit from the Project unless otherwise directed by the Engineer. The Engineer may use field office units for the full life of the Contract including periods of Work suspension and until the execution of the certificate of final acceptance. The Engineer will not use the laboratory units during periods of authorized winter suspension without the Contractor’s permission or unless otherwise required by the Contract. The Engineer will release field laboratory units upon completion of field inspection W ork and acceptance in accordance with 1516.2, “Project Acceptance,” unless otherwise required by the Contract. The Engineer will decide all disputes concerning facilities site selection, placement conditions, service needs, and other functional matters. A Facilities Perform site Work to accommodate facilities and restore to its original condition upon removal. Do not place field offices, laboratories, Equipment, or supplies within 26 feet outside of the dripline of specimen trees or other vegetation designated for preservation. Restrict traffic movement from this protected area. Provide temporary fence and other protection measures as specified in 2572, “Protection and Restoration of Vegetation. Provide facilities conforming to applicable ordinances, safety codes, regulations, and in accordance with Table 2031.3-1.

Table 2031.3-1 Facility Requirements Property Field Office Laboratory* Combination Field Laboratory- Office Floor space, based on exterior dimensions 230 square feet 150 square feet 256 square feet ǁ Exterior width (minimum) 8 feet 8 feet 8 feet Floor to ceiling height (minimum) 7 feet 7 feet 7 feet Locking outside door, deadbolt with keys, one with opening at least 30 inches x 76 inches 2 † 2 ǂ 2† Steps with slip-proof thread and handrails X X X Windows with locks, insect screening, and blinds; Total window area 20 percent of unit floor area 20 percent of unit floor area 20 percent of unit floor area Electric lighting X X X Fire extinguisher: one multipurpose extinguisher meeting the requirements of applicable Federal and State safety and health regulations 1 1 1 Artificial Lighting system with fixtures providing adequate illumination over each desk and all work areas X X X Furnishings Desk with supply drawers (dimensions = minimum) 2 – 60 inches x 30 inches 1 – 60 inches x 30 inches 1 – 90 inches x 30 inches Desk chairs: swivel-type 4 1 3 File drawers, letter or legal size 3 2 2 Drafting desk (dimensions = minimum) 1 – 72 inches x 30 inches 1 – 48 inches x 30 inches Drafting stool 1 1 1 Storage cabinet or closet with space for outdoor garments, office supplies 1 1 1 Shelving 20 Linear Feet x 12 inches 12 Linear Feet x 12 inches 8 Linear Feet x 12 inches 8 Liner Feet x 8 inches Workbench 120 inches X 24 inches 84 inches x 30 inches Service sink with potable water supply, capacity of 20 gallons, at least 12 inches deep 1 1 Electric stove, standard 30 – 36 inches 1 § 1 § Electric exhaust fan 1 1 Services Electrical power supply, including duplex outlet receptacles capable of providing adequate amperage for electric lighting and other appliance needs X X X

Property Field Office Laboratory* Combination Field Laboratory- Office Thermostatically controlled heating and cooling system capable of maintaining a uniform temperature of at least 70°F in all zones X X X Toilet/lavatory facilities X X X Drinking water cooler with water supply X X X Trash containers and disposal service X X X Pressurized water supply of sufficient capacity to meet Material testing and cylinder curing needs for the Project. If pressurized water supply is not available, provide a 50 gallon water storage tank, installed to produce sufficient gravity pressure to maintain constant flow through the sink faucet. X X Curing tank with adequate capacity and in dimensions that allow installation below a laboratory workbench for concrete test cylinder curing when the Work involves casting of standard concrete test cylinders. The Contractor may place the tank outside when used at the facilities site of a field office. X X Electrically powered mechanical Sieving apparatus meeting the following characteristics and requirements to determine particle size distribution of fine Aggregate (−No. 4 Sieve [−4.75 millimeters]):

Department-provided full height 4 inches [200 millimeters] round Sieves with pan and cover

at least 15 minute duration

Standard Method of Test for Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates, Sieving sufficiency. X X * Rigidly support the field laboratory to eliminate floor and workbench vibrations for accurate weighing on a bench-supported Scale. ǁ Minimum total exterior dimensions for the field laboratory area shall not be less than 160 square feet; minimum total exterior dimensions for the field office area shall not be less than 96 square feet; field laboratory and field office areas shall be separated by a wall to effectively isolate the field laboratory from the field office. † Ensure the exterior doors provide convenient and safe egress from the ends of the facility (s). ǂ The Contractor may install a smaller auxiliary door on field laboratory units if it fulfills the basic needs for an emergency exit. Ensure the doors and passageways provide easy access to all areas of the unit. § The Contractor may substitute separate heating plates.

2031.4METHOD OF MEASUREMENT

The Engineer will separately measure accepted field office, field laboratory, and combination field laboratory-office units by the number provided and used as required by the C ontract, regardless of the duration of its use at any one or different locations on the Project Site.

2031.5BASIS OF PAYMENT

The Contract Unit Price for field office, field laboratory, or combination field laboratory-office unit includes the cost of providing, placing, maintaining, and servicing the complete facility as required, including removal. The Department will pay for field office, field laboratory, and combination field laboratory-office on the basis of the following schedule: Item No. Item Unit

2031.502 Field Office .................................................................................................................... each

2 Field Laboratory ............................................................................................................ each

2 Combination Field Laboratory-Office ........................................................................... each