698FIELD FACILITIES

New Hampshire Department of Transportation Standard Specifications – 2016 Description

1.1Under 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.

New Hampshire Department of Transportation Standard Specifications – 2016 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 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. 2.1.4 Field Office Type D and Field Laboratory. Dimensions: Minimum of 200 ft2 nominal floor space and a minimum of 7 ft. in height. Windows: Minimum of two with locks and screens providing cross ventilation. 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. Doors: Minimum of one with lock. Electrical: Adequate overhead lighting at each work area and two power outlets per room, including one exterior outlet. Air Conditioner: Central air conditioning or in dividual unit(s) 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. 2.1.5 Toilet facilities for mobile office space shall be a separate facility fabricated from steel, fiberglass, or wood, housing a portable chemical toilet, provided by the Contractor . This building shall be well ventilated, shall conform to State law, and shall have a vented chemical tank and a separate urinal. This facility should also be equipped with water-less hand cleaner/sanitizer. 2.1.5.1 For mobile office space, non-operational toilets and sinks shall be removed so that the space can be used for additional storage. Any holes or exposed plumbing left behind due to the removal of the toilet and sink shall be adequately protected.

2.2Field Office Equipment.

2.2.1 Equipment Required for all Field Offices. Water Cooler: 1, new or like new 5 gallon capacity, bottled water supplied and maintained. MUTCD: The current edition of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways and any supplements or amendments thereto, available from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402. Measuring Wheel: 1, 15” minimum diameter with capacity to record up to 10,000 feet to the tenth of a foot, built-in stand, and storage case. 4’ direct reading level 10’ metal straight edge: Light-weight metal straightedge with a rectangular cross-section of 2 by 4” Marking Paint: Adequate supply, lead-free, non-clogging; color as ordered by the Engineer. Pencil Sharpener: 1, standard size. Calculator/Adding Machine 1, desktop print/display with minimum of ten digits. Facsimile Machine: This machine shall have the capability of sending and receiving 8-1/2 x 11 in on paper on a single separate committed telephone line. The following minimum specifications shall also apply: Transmission time: 16 seconds per page at standard resolution Transmission speed: 10ms/line @ 98 lines/in. Reception speed: 20ms/line @ 98 lines/in. Document length: 14.5” maximum, 4” minimum Auto document feed: 15 pages maximum Horiz. Print resolution: 203 pixels/in. Vertical print resolution: 98 lines/in., standard All connections and supplies necessary to allow successful operation of this machine shall be provided by the Contractor. Thermometer: 1, indoor/outdoor type. New Hampshire Department of Transportation Standard Specifications – 2016 Trash Receptacle: 1, per portioned space including trash bags. Three Hole Punch 1, each. Vacuum Cleaner: 1, electric (5hp minimum), utility shop-vac (10 gal capacity minimum) with 25 ft. extension cord. Floor Broom/Dust Pan: 1 each. First Aid Kit: Shall contain a minimum of: 20-adhesive bandages, 3/4” wide. 1-first aid tape, 1/2 by 180” 1-flexible gauze bandage, 2 by 126” 1-flexible gauze bandage, 4 by 126” 1-triangular bandage 10-antiseptic swabs 3-sterile pads, 3 by 3” 3-ammonia inhalants antiseptic cream aspirin eyewash kit poison ivy cream scissors tweezers 1, current first aid book bug and/or tick repellent Rain Gauge: 1, constructed from a clear material, minimum ¼” permanently marked graduations, minimum 6” capacity with mounting bracket. 2.2.2 Additional Equipment for Field Office Type A, Type B, Type C, and Type D Water: Type A: Water service to supply lavatory Fire Extinguisher: Type A, B & C: 2, multi-purpose (A, B, C), dry powder, minimum 5 lb. size. Type D: 1, multi-purpose (A, B, C), dry powder, minimum 5 lb. size. Office Desks: Type A: per Special Provision included in the Proposal. Type B: five furnished with drawers. Type C: four furnished with drawers. Type D: one furnished with drawers. Desk Chairs: Type A: Per Special Provision in the Proposal. Type B: five Type C: four Type D: one Conference Table: Type A: Per Special Provision included in the Proposal. Type B & C: 1, minimum dimensions 8 ft. by 2.5 ft. Folding Chairs: Type A: Per Special Provision included in the Proposal. Type B: ten Type C & D: four Drafting tables Type A: Per Special Provision included in the Proposal. Type B: 2, at least 6 ft. by 3 ft. – 3”, approximately 3 ft. high, with two drafting stools per table. Type D: 1, at least 6 ft. by 3 ft.-3in., approximately 3 ft. high, with two drafting stools per table. Copier: 1, desktop, letter and legal size, minimum of eight copies per minute, reduction and enlarging capability with supplies and maintenance. File Cabinet: 1 four -drawer, or 2 two -drawer, fire resistant, legal size; inside dimension approximately 10 by 15 by 26” each, with lock(s) and key(s). The file shall bear an Underwriters Laboratories “ C” Label - 350ºF for one hour, inside surface. Plan Rack or File: Type A & B: two, for 2 by 3 ft. prints Type C & D: one, for 2 by 3 ft. prints

New Hampshire Department of Transportation Standard Specifications – 2016

2.2.2.1 Desk chairs and drafting stools shall be 5 pedestal on wheels and adjustable with back support. All office furniture shall be in good, safe working order and condition. 2.2.3 The Contractor Shall Provide Additional Equipment as Required by the Special Provision Pro vided in the Contract Proposal. 2.2.4 The field office Type D shall also include the following testing equipment for determining gradation of gravels. This testing equipment shall be maintained in a satisfactory condition.

cake tins, and two pails.

2.3Field laboratory equipment. The physical te sting laboratory shall be provided with the scientific equipment required to

perform physical tests for embankment compaction and grading, and for determining the suitability of the base course materials in conformity with standard AASHTO procedure. Follo wing is a list of minimum equipment required to be maintained in a satisfactory condition for the use of the Engineer and the Contractor:

sieves, with pan and cover.

tray including 2 in, 1-1/2 in, 1 in, 3/4 in and No. 4 screens.

crowbar, pickaxe, 6” blade knife, sampling spoon, small trowel, measu ring scoop, assorted pans similar to roasting pans and cake tins, and a floor broom.

2.3.1 The laboratory shall be furnished with a heavy work table approximately 3 ft. high by 3 ft. wide and extending the length of the building. Suitable shelves and benches shall be provided as directed. 2.3.2 The laboratory shall be equipped with an elevated clean water tank having a minimum capacity of 275 gal which shall be supplied with potable water as directed. The tank shall be piped to a faucet at an approved sink within the laboratory. 2.3.3 To provide a suitable foundation for the mold to rest on when the AASHTO T 99 density test is being performed, a solid block of concrete approximately 18 ” deep, having a flat top approximately 1 ft. square shall be set practically flush in the ground at an approved location near the field laboratory. 2.3.4 This field laboratory and equipment is in addition to any other requirements specified in Sections Section 401 and 520. New Hampshire Department of Transportation Standard Specifications – 2016

2.4Miscellaneous Office Supplies. In addition to the materials listed in 2.1, 2.2 and 2.3, upon written request the Engineer may

require the Contractor to furnish miscellaneous office supplies such as field books, cross section paper, loose- leaf binders, etc., as appropriate. Construction Requirements

3.1Facilities.

3.1.1 Field offices and field laboratories shall be on the project, leveled and ready for use prior to the start of any operations. Acceptance of the physical testing laboratory will not be given until the equipment has been inspected and approved by representatives of the Bureau of Materials and Research. Testin g equipment shall be calibrated by the Contractor in accordance with 106.03. These facilities shall be removed when the project is completed unless released earlier by the Engineer. 3.1.2 When field offices or field laboratories are to be placed on private property, the costs incidental to such placement shall be borne by the Contractor. Prior to Acceptance of the Work, the area shall be restored to the acceptance of the property owner and the Engineer. A written release from the property owner will be required. 3.1.3 Field offices and field laboratories shall not be combined, nor shall they be combined with the scale house or other similar structure. 3.1.4 Field offices and toilet facilities shall be for the exclusive use of Department personnel.

3.2Maintenance, Service, and Utilities.

3.2.1 The Contractor shall furnish the following for a field office Type A, Type B, Type C, Type D or physical testing laboratory:

be provided where commercial power is not available.

service shall include a separate line for the telephone with 2 jacks one adjacent to the computer, a separate voice- grade, touch-tone dialing line for the computer modem, and a third voice -grade, touch-tone dialing line for the FAX machine. All necessary hardware and appurtenances for the computer modem shall be provided to the computer room, when a computer is supplied.

access. This includes snow removal as long as field offices are occupied and preparing access areas so non-paved surfaces won’t track in wet conditions.

3.2.2 The Contractor shall maintain all furnished equipment in good working condition and shall provide replacement or repair of equipment due to breakdown, damage, or theft. within two (2) working days of notice. Method of Measurement

4.1Field offices and Physical testing laborator y of the type specified and used on the project by the Engineer will be measured

by the month, from the date each field office or physical testing laboratory is completely furnished and ready for occupan cy, as determined by the Engineer, to the date that it is released back to the Contractor. Periods of less than one month will be computed at the rate of 1/30 of the unit price per month for each day of occupancy by the Engineer. Basis of Payment

5.1Payment for each accepted Field Office or physical testing laboratory, installed as specified, will be made at the corresponding

Contract unit price per month. Such payment shall constitute full compensation for furnishing and erecting the field office or physical testing laboratory; for providing the specified utilities and maintaining the field office or physical testing laboratory and its equipment throughout the period of usage by the Engineer, including periods of project suspension and for restoration of the field office or physical testing laboratory is needed on the project. 5.1.1 The costs of all project related telephone service, including installation; monthly fees; taxes; any activation fees; internet access as specified; unlimited local calls; and toll calls up to $300.00 per month shall be paid by the Contractor, subsidiary to the field office. The Department will reimburse the Contractor for any toll calls incurred by State personnel above $300.00 per month as provided for in 109.04.

5.2No payment will be m ade for periods of time in which the Contractor fails to comply with any of the requirements of this

specification.

New Hampshire Department of Transportation Standard Specifications – 2016

5.3No payment will be made for time periods for which the Contractor fails to complete the Work on time as specified in 108.07.

5.4The material cost of miscellaneous office supplies only, will be paid for as provided in 109.04. No payment for labor costs

incidental to procuring these supplies will be authorized. Pay items and units:

698.11Field Office Type A Month

698.12Field Office Type B Month

698.13Field Office Type C Month

698.14Field Office Type D Month

698.2Physical Testing Laboratory Month

New Hampshire Department of Transportation Standard Specifications – 2016

Description

This work shall consist of miscellaneous temporary measures necessary to control erosion and sedimentation and protect

water quality through the life of the Contract. This work includes, but is not necessarily limited to, the use of pipes, berms, dams, sluices, sediment basins, fiber mats, silt booms, filter fabrics, netting, gravel, slope drains and other erosion control de vices or methods.

1.2The miscellaneous temporary erosion and sediment control provisions contained herein shall be coordinated with the

permanent erosion control features specified elsewhere in the Contract to the extent practicable to ensure economical, effective and continuous erosion and sediment control throughout the construction and post construction periods.

1.3The extent of erosion and sediment control will depend upon many factors, among which are the amount and type of soils

which may be exposed to erosion.

1.4The Department recognizes the importance of providing proactive effective erosion and sediment control and that siltation

could adversely affect the ecology. Materials

Material requirements shall be as specified in 645.2 or as directed.

Temporary slope drains may be constructed of rigid or flexible pipe, fiber mats, rubble, sluices, plastic sheets or other

acceptable material that will protect slopes from erosion.

Fertilizer and soil conditioners shall meet the requirements of 642 and 643.

Construction Requirements

Construction requirements shall be as specified in 645.3 or as directed.

No work requiring erosion control shall commence until the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) has been

approved. Method of Measurement

Work authorized under this section will be measured as provided in 109.01 ; however, when such work falls within the

specifications for another Contract item, the work will be measured according to the met hod of measurement for that Contract item. Basis of Payment

Payment for work authorized under this item will be made on a dollar basis according to 109.04 Method B, C or D.

5.1.1 The cost of construction and maintenance of temporary erosion and sediment control devices not provided for under a separate Contract item will be included for payment under this item.

Payment for the following work will not be allowed under this item.

5.2.1 The temporary diversion of water during culvert construction and the dewatering, pumping and discharge of water at cofferdams and bridge sites shall be subsidiary to the pertinent Contract item. However, settlement basins, detention ponds or other approved sediment treatment measures required will be included for payment under this item unless otherwise shown on the plans. 5.2.2 Temporary erosion and sediment control measures required due to the Contractor's failure to install permanent controls as a part of the scheduled work, negligence, carelessness or type of operation outside the generally accepted standard construction practices within the State shall be at the Contractor's expense. 5.2.2.1 Temporary erosion and sediment control measures required at off -site areas including, but not limited to, haul roads, equipment and material storage sites, material pits, material processing sites and disposal areas shall be at the Contractor's expense. 5.2.3 Erosion control measures including dust control required for stockpiles of m aterials subject to wind or water erosion shall be at the Contractor’s expense. 5.2.4 Repair and maintenance of damaged or failed slopes, until project acceptance as stated in 104.13 shall be at the Contractor’s expense.