693TRAINING PROGRAMS

New Hampshire Department of Transportation Standard Specifications – 2016 Description

1.1This specification amplifies and interprets the requirements for the training program established by the Federal Aid Program

Manual, Vol. 6, Ch. 4, Sec. 1, Subsec. 2, Attach. 2 entitled “ Training Special Provisions” and hereinafter referred to as the Training Program.

1.2The primary objective of the Training Program is to provide equal employment opportunity to minorities and disadvantaged

persons by providing training and upgrading with the go al of reaching journey worker status and retaining them in the highway construction industry. However, the training commitment is not intended, and shall not be used, to discriminate against any applicant for training, whether a member of a minority group or not.

1.3The Contractor may determine how many, if any, of the trainees are to be trained by Subcontractors. However, the Contractor

shall have the primary responsibility for meeting the training requirements. The number of trainees to be trained under this Contract is shown in the proposal. Requirements

3.1Recruiting.

3.1.1 The Contractor shall ensure that the training and promotion of all employees will be considered on a non-discriminatory basis, and will advise employees and applicants for employment of available training programs and entrance requirements for these programs. 3.1.2 The Contractor shall actively pursue enrollment of minorities and women into the program by conducting a systematic recruiting effort through public and private sources likely to yield minorities and women trainees. To the extent that such persons are available in a reasonable recruiting area, the Contractor shall be able to demonstrate the steps that were taken in this pursuit. 3.1.3 The Contractor shall take positive steps to prevent any employee from being employed as a trainee in any classification in which the employee has successfully completed a training course leading to journey worker status or in which the employee has been employed as a journey worker. The Contractor may meet this requirement by including appropriate questions in the employee application or by other means. The Contractor's records shall document the findings.

3.2Orientation and Counseling.

3.2.1 The Contractor shall provide pre -job orientation to new employees entering the training program. This will include discussing the advantages and disadvantages of construction work, namely the seasonality of work in New Hampshire, the mobility necessary, safety hazards and requirements, weather conditions, etc. The Contractor shall also familiarize the trainee with the construction industry informing the trainee of the trainee’s responsibility to the Contractor and the Contractor's responsibility to the trainee. Also, the Contractor shall stress the importance of safety on the job. 3.2.2 The Contractor shall be responsive to any potential problems that may develop in the program. The Contractor shall work closely with all persons involved in the training program providing guidance and counseling to t rainees and taking positive steps to resolve any misunderstandings, ensuring a successful training experience.

3.3Training.

3.3.1 As specified in the Training Program, the Contractor is required to submit to the Engineer for approval the number of trainees to be trained in each selected classification along with the training program and the intended starting time for each trainee. This shall be done prior to commencing construction allowing a reasonable time frame for the Engineer to study the Contractor 's request. 3.3.2 The Contractor may use programs as provided by the Engineer or may use any training program approved by the Department of Labor or by the FHWA as of the date of proposed use. The Contractor shall notify the Engineer if he plans to use such programs. 3.3.3 The Contractor's on-site Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Officer shall work with Federal and State agencies and unions, as required, and with on-site superintendents and supervisors to structure an acceptable detailed training program. 3.3.4 The number of trainees shall be distributed among the work classifications on the basis of the company's needs and the availability of journey workers in the various classifications within a reasonable area of recruitment. At a minimum, the tr aining program for Contractors and Subcontractors, will adhere to the following guidelines: 3.3.4.1 Training will be conducted and/or supervised by an experienced supervisor. 3.3.4.2 Supervisors will be in contact with each trainee on a daily basis in order to ensure that proper training is being provided. New Hampshire Department of Transportation Standard Specifications – 2016 3.3.4.3 A copy of the training program will be given to each trainee, along with an explanation of all requirements necessary to complete the program and what further opportunities for formal training may be e xpected upon successful completion. 3.3.4.4 The detailed training program for the trainee will include:

applicable skills;

questions and have meaningful discussions. 3.3.5 Trainees will be paid at least 60 percent of the appropriate minimum journey worker’s rate specified in the Contract for the first half of the training period, 75 percent for the third quarter of the training period, and 90 percent for the last quarter of the training period. The reduced rate, though, shall not be less than $7.00 per hour with the exception that when the trainee is also enrolled in an approved apprentice or other training program, the rate of compensation approved by the Department of Labor shall apply without reduction.

3.4Promotion and Retention.

3.4.1 The Contractor shall periodically review the training and promotion potential of minority and female employees and shall encourage eligible employees to apply for such training and promotion, to provide every opportunity for their upgrading within the Company. 3.4.2 The Contractor shall be responsible to document its effort to promote and retain minorities and females within the construction industry.

3.5Reporting.

3.5.1 The Contractor shall maintain weekly records of training provided to each trainee. In addition, the Contractor shall complete a quarterly report for each t rainee receiving training under this specification, furnishing the following information on forms supplied:

being upgraded.

other) to be provided.

3.5.2 The Contractor shall submit reports for any training under this specification which is provided by any of his Subcontractors. 3.5.3 The Contractor shall submit the quarterly reports by the 15th day of the month following the end of the quarter. The original of the report shall be furnished to the trainee and two copies furnished to the Engineer. Method of Measurement

4.1The Contractor will have fulfilled his training responsibilities if he has provided acceptable training to the number of trainees

specified in the Contract.

4.2On this project, permission may be given by the Engineer to pay for more than the number of trainees specified in the

Contract, provided the Contractor proposes acceptable training programs to meet his needs and the needs of the industry. Basis of Payment

5.1Progress payments may be made to the Contractor based on 80 cents for each hour of the training provided.

5.2No payment shall be made to the Contractor if either the failure to provide the required tr aining, or the failure to hire the

trainee as a journey worker, is caused by the Contractor and there is evidence of a lack of good faith on the part of the Contractor in meeting these requirements.

5.3The Bidder's attention is called to the dollar amount inserted in the proposal under this item, which dollar amount represents

$600 times the number of workers specified to be trained under the program. This figure must not be altered by the Bidder in his proposal, and must be included to obtain the grand total of the bid.

New Hampshire Department of Transportation Standard Specifications – 2016

5.4Payment of the amount set in the proposal will not be on a lump sum basis. Payment will be made to the Contractor at the

rate of $0.80 per hour (whether or not the time worked is overtime), for the hours worked by a trainee. Pay item and unit: 693. On-the-Job Training of Unskilled Workers Dollar New Hampshire Department of Transportation Standard Specifications – 2016

Description

Under this section, the Department will pay for the use of Contractor owned and Contractor maintained field offices Type A,

Type B, Type C, Type D and physical testing laboratories set-up and maintained by the Contractor during the construction of the project. This work will include installing, leveling, maintaining, and removing facilities and providing the required equipment and services. The location of the facilities shall be within approximately ¼ mile of the project limits and subject to the approval of the Engineer. Materials

2.1General. Housing for field offices and laboratories shall be mobile office space or building office space, which meet the

following minimum requirements:

2.1.1 Field Office Type A. Dimensions: Shall meet the minimum size requirements as described by the Special Pr ovision included in the Proposal. Interior: Shall meet the minimum size requirements as described by the Special Provision included in the Proposal. Lavatory: Built-in lavatory and toilet facilities with hot and cold water. Electrical: Adequate overhead li ghting at each work area and two power outlets per room, including one exterior outlet light near entrance. Air Conditioner(s): Central air conditioning or a sufficient number of individual units to maintain a maximum temperature of 78° F. Heat: Thermostatically controlled to maintain a minimum temperature of 68° F. Weatherproofing: Roof, sides, and floor shall be maintained weatherproof at all times. 2.1.2 Field Office Type B. Dimensions: Minimum of 650 ft2 of nominal floor space and minimum of 7 ft. in height. Interior: Minimum of three partitioned areas. One area shall be approximately 120-150 ft² for the installation of all computer components with interior door and lock. Another area shall be approximately 250 ft² for use as a conference room. Each major area shall have telephone plug -in jacks. The computer area shall have an additional telephone jack for the computer. Lavatory: Building office space: Built-in lavatory and toilet facilities with hot and cold water. Mobile office space: Portable toilet facilities per 2.1.5 Closets: Built in, approximately 22 in deep by 3 feet wide. Windows: Minimum of two per partitioned area with locks and screens providing cross ventilation. Doors: Minimum of two with locks. Electrical: Adequate overhead lighting at each work area and two power outlets per room, including one exterior outlet light near entrance. Air Conditioner(s): Central air conditioning or a minimum of two individual units (one in the computer area) sized to maintain a maximum temperature of 78° F. Heat: Thermostatically controlled to maintain a minimum temperature of 68° F. Weatherproofing: Roof, sides, and floor shall be maintained weatherproof at all times. 2.1.3 Field Office Type C. Dimensions: Minimum of 300 ft2 of nominal floor space and minimum of 7 ft. in height. Interior: Minimum of two partitioned areas, one being approximately 125 ft2 with interior door and lock. Lavatory: Building office space: Built-in lavatory and toilet facilities with hot and cold. Mobile office space: Portable toilet facilities per 2.1.5 Closets: Built in, approximately 22 in deep by 3 feet wide. Windows: Minimum of four with locks and screens providing cross ventilation.