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NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 600 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) January 1, 202 4 VOLUME 3 4 (inches) No payment will be made for the additional 1 inch of cleaning on each side of the line required by §635 -3.02. No payment will be made for cleaning the number of feet of unmarked gaps between broken or dotted line segments. Cleaning and preparation of letters and symbols on pavement surfaces will be measured by each unit cleaned. A unit will consist of one letter or one symbol. Example: “STOP” would be measured as four units. The Engineer will adjust the quantities of these items as required to meet field conditions. This may result in substantial increases or decreases of the proposal quantities.
635-5 BASIS OF PAYMENT. The accepted quantities of cleaned pavement surface will be paid for at
the contract unit price, which shall include the cost of furnishing all labor, materials and equipment to satisfactorily complete the work. The cost of maintaining and protecting t raffic during the cleaning work will be included in the price bid. No payment will be made under this item for the removal of pavement markings required under §635 -3.05. Payment will be made under: Item No. Item Pay Unit 635.0103 Cleaning and Preparation of Pavement Surfaces -Lines Feet 635.0203 Cleaning and Preparation of Pavement Surfaces -Letters Each 635.0303 Cleaning and Preparation of Pavement Surfaces -Symbols Each SECTION 636 - RESPONSE WORK
636-1 Description
636-1.01 General. This work shall consist of response work , as identified in a Work Order issued to the
Contractor, to be perform ed in a practicable and timely fashion, in accordance with the contract documents and as directed by the Engineer.
636-1.02 Standby Readiness. This work shall consist of the Contractor establishing and maintaining a
state of Standby Readiness as specified in the contract documents. The Contractor shall provide bonds, standard insurance s and prefinancing as required.
636-1.03 Response Work. This work shall consist of a Contractor responding from a state of Standby
Readiness to a location identified by the Engineer , within the time frames specified in the contract documents. This work shall include mobilizing to, and preventing further degradation to, the identified work site, and providing sufficient labor, materials, and equipment necessary to react to urgent or unanticipated needs in accordance with the contract documents , issued Work Orders, and as directed by the Engineer .
636-2 MATERIALS . The materials used will be based on the Work Orders issued and as specified by the
Engineer. The materials shall conform to all applicable Department specifications.
636-3 Construction Details
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NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 600 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) January 1, 202 4 VOLUME 3 636-3.01 General . The scope of work will be as defined in the Special Note Respons e Contract Work. The construction requirements will be determined once a location is identified and the specific detail of the work is defined and will vary in effort required.
636-3.02 Standby Readiness . Within 10 days after contract award, the Contractor shall submit the items
listed below to the Engineer for approval. Within 7 days of submittal approvals, the Contractor shall establish and maintain personnel, materials , and equipment availability, to assume a standby readiness state to take immediate action :
A.A list detailing the name(s), email address(es), phone number(s), address(es), etc. of key personnel who will direct the Contactor ’s response.
B.Copies of Letters of Understanding between the Contractor and Subcontractors, material suppliers, equipment suppliers, and services, stating that these firms will promptly provide goods and/or services upon request by the Contractor.
C.A list of sources for materials which will be used in the event of a response. Source approvals can be issued based on available source evaluations.
636-3.03 Response Work . Upon the identification of a need for response, the Engineer will notify the
Contractor and verbally identify the site location and the specific scope of work required. The Contractor’s response shall be in accordance with the Special Note Response Contract Work in the Contract Proposal including, but not limited to, reconnaissance of the site, assessment of the work required, work zone traffic control, and mobilization of personnel, materials and equipment. The Contractor shall conduct repairs as directed by the Engineer . The Engineer will issue the Contractor a written Work Order identifying the work limits, the details for the work, and any additional insurance requirements not shown in the Special Note Required Insurance in the Contract Proposal . Specialized Equipment is any equipment that is not listed in the Special Note Response Contract Work in the Contract Proposal and is not owned by the Contractor or Subcontractor performing the work. If Specialized Equipment is required, the Contractor shall identify the required equipment, obtain 3 quotes for the rental equipment and request concurrence from the Engineer prior to mobilization. The Engineer may waive this requirement for High Priority Work Orders, if necessary. For Specialized Equipment, th e Contractor will be reimbursed the actual, reasonable and verifiable cost for providing the Specialized Equipment at the rental rate approved by the Engineer. The Contractor’s bid for Equipment with Cost Factor does not apply to Specialized Equipment. The Contractor shall utilize Subcontractors and Services as necessary to complete the work in a timely and efficient manner, while limiting the amount of inconvenience to the public. If Subcontractors or Services are required, the Contractor shall identify the required work or services and request concurrence from the Engineer prior to the Subcontractor or Service provider starting work. When work is performed by a Subcontractor, the Contractor will be reimbursed the actual, reasonable and verifiable cost of such subcontracted work for labor, materials, and equipment, multiplied by the Contractor’s cost factors, plus an additional 5% for subcontract administration. If the work is required to be performed by a Specialty Subcontractor, as defined in Standard Specifications §109 -05B.2 Subcontractor Costs, the Contractor shall solicit and obtain up to 3 independent quotes from potential Special ty Subcontractors for the percent overhead & profit to be used for the subcontracted work, in lieu of the Contractor’s cost factors bid, not to exceed 20%. The Engineer shall review the quotes and approve , if reasonable, the Specialty Subcontractor with the lowest overhead and profit , not to exceed a maximum of 20% overhead and profit . When work is performed by a Specialty Subcontractor, the Contractor will be reimbursed the actual, reasonable , and verifiable cost of such subcontracted work, the Specialty Subcontractor’s overhead and profit as quoted, and an additional 5% for subcontract administration.
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NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 600 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) January 1, 202 4 VOLUME 3 When work is performed by, and a fee is paid to a Professional Service , Work Service, or Trucking Firm, the Contractor will be reimbursed the actual cost of the service or trucking fee plus 5% for service administration. This 5% will be applied only once to the service fee regardless of the firm making the direct payments. The Contractor shall submit a Force Account Report to the Engineer in accordance with §109 -05C. Force Account Report.
636-4 Method of Measurement
636-4.01 General. The quantity to be measured will be as detailed in §636-4.02 Standby Readiness and
§636-4.03 Response Work .
636-4.02 Standby Readiness . The quantity to be measured for payment of standby readiness will be on a
lump sum basis.
636-4.03 Response Work . The quantity to be measured for payment of response work will be as follows:
A.Labor with Cost Factor. The Contractor’s bid percentage (i.e., cost factor) , entered in decimal form as a “Unit Price” will be multiplied by the actual cost of labor (i.e., wages and fringe benefits) to determine the total amount due to the Contractor for labor including standard markups (as defined in §109 -05B.1.a(2) Standard Markups) , overhead and profit. A percentage bid greater than 1.000 indicates a premium above the cost for labor for standard markups, overhead and profit. The minimum bid for this item is 1.000.
B.Materials with Cost Factor . The Contractor’s bid percentage (i.e., cost factor) , entered in decimal form as a “Unit Price” will be multiplied by the actual cost of materials to determine the total amount due to the Contractor for materials including overhead and profit. A percentage bid greater than 1.000 indicates a premium above th e cost for material for overhead and profit. The minimum bid for this item is 1.000.
C.Equipment with Cost Factor . The Contractor’s bid percentage (i.e., cost factor) , entered in decimal form as a “Unit Price” will be multiplied by the actual cost of equipment to determine the total amount due to the Contractor for equipment including overhead and profit. A percentage bid greater than 1.000 indicates a premium above the standard equipment ownership and operating costs for overhead and profit, and a percentage bid less than 1.000 indicates reduction bel ow the standard equipment ownership and operating costs. There is no minimum bid for this item. The Equipment Cost Factor does not apply to Specialty Equipment.
636-5 Basis of Payment
636-5.01 General . The Contractor shall keep accurate Force Account records for the work performed in
accordance with §109 -05B. Force Account Work and §109 -05C. Force Account Report . Payment for work performed will be based upon Force Account records submitted and the Contractor’s bid for cost factors on labor, materials, and equipment , except that the provisions of Standard Specifications §109 -05B. 1.e Overhead , and §109 -05B. 1.f Profit do not apply and the provisions of §109 -05B. 1.d Insurance are modified so that only additional insurances not shown in the Contract Proposal will be reimbursed. All profit and overhead shall be included in the Contractor’s bid for the cost factors for labor, materials, and equipment . All standard insurances required in the Contract Proposal shall be included in the Contractor’s bid for Standby Readiness.
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NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 600 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) January 1, 202 4 VOLUME 3 636-5.02 Standby Readiness . The Lump Sum price bid shall include all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to satisfactorily complete the work. The maximum bid for this item is limited to the amount shown in the contract documents. Progress payments will be made at 50% of the lump sum price bid when the Standby Readiness state has been established. The remaining 50% will be paid monthly over the original contract duration. Standby Readiness p ayments will be made even if no responses are required over the contract duration. No adjustment will be made to the lump sum bid price if the contract completion date is extended to complete work that was previously assigned or started but is incomplet e. Additional payments will be made only if the contract completion date is extended to provide for additional standby readiness or if the total contract value exceeds the original contract value by more than 25%. If the completion date is extended to provide for additional standby readiness, the Contractor will be reimbursed the actual, reasonable and verifiable costs for extended bonds, additional standard insurances, and additional pre -financing required for the period of the time exte nsion. If the total contract value exceeds the original contract value by more than 25%, the Contractor will be reimbursed the actual, reasonable and verifiable costs for extended bonds, additional standard insurances, and additional pre -financing required for the portion of the contract value that exceeds 125% of the original contract value. The maximum bid price shown in the Contract P roposal is the highest a bidder is allowed to bid for th is item. If the bid price submitted is higher than the figure shown in the Contract P roposal, the bid price will be disregarded and the maximum price shown will be used to determine the total amount bid for the Contract.
636-5.03 Response Work . Payment for response work shall include all labor, materials, and equipment
necessary to mobilize, establish work zone traffic control, and satisfactorily complete the work and any additional insurances required that are not shown in the Contract Proposal. Payment will be based upon Force Account records submitted in accordance with §109 -05B. Force Account Work , §109 -05C. Force Account Report, and the Contractor’s bid for cost factors on labor, materials, and equipment. The fixed price shown in the Contract P roposal is not to be altered in any manner by the bidder. Should the amount be altered, the new figure will be disregarded and the original price will be used to determine the total amount bid for the Contract.
A.Labor with Cost Factor . Payment for labor of both the Prime Contractor and Subcontractors will be determined from the summation of the necessary labor costs in accordance with §109 -05B.1.a (1) Wages and Fringe Benefits. The costs for the standard labor markup and the standard fringe markup (as defined in §109 -05B.1.a(2) Standard Labor Markup ) shall be included in the Contractor’s bid for Labor with Cost Factor. Payment will be calculated by multiplying the Labor Cost Factor bid times the summation of the wages and fringe benefits.
B.Materials with Cost Factor . Payment for materials of both the Prime Contractor and Subcontractors will be determined from the summation of the materials costs in accordance with §109 -05B.1.b Materials . Payment will be calculated by multiplying the Materials Cost Factor bid times the summation of invoiced materials costs.
C.Equipment with Cost Factor . Payment for equipment of both the Prime Contractor and Subcontractors will be determined from the summation of the equipment ownership and operating costs in accordance with §109 -05B.1.c Equipment . Payment for equipment will be calculated by multiplying the Equipment Cost Factor bid times the summation of the equipment costs. The Equipment Cost Factor does not apply to Specialty Equipment. Payments will be made under: Item No. Item Description Pay Unit 636.01 Standby Readiness Lump Sum
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NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 600 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) January 1, 202 4 VOLUME 3 636.02 Response Work Dollar -Cents 636.03 Labor with Cost Factor Percent 636.04 Materials with Cost Factor Percent 636.05 Equipment with Cost Factor Percen t SECTION 636 (VACANT) SECTION 637 - ENGINEER’S FIELD OFFICE, LABORATORY AND EQUIPMENT (Last Revised January , 2022)
637-1 DESCRIPTION . This work shall consist of providing, furnishing and maintaining an Engineer’s
Field Office and a Field Laboratory in good working condition and appearance for the exclusive use of, and occupancy by the inspection staff. The buildings shall be habitabl e environments, readily accessible to the public and free of any recognizable health or safety hazards. The work shall also consist of providing and maintaining equipment for use by the inspection staff.
637-1.01 Engineer’s Field Office. This work shall consist of providing for the Engineer’s use a building,
or a portion thereof, or a modular trailer of a specified type erected at a location approved by the Engineer.
637-1.02 Field Laboratory. This work shall consist of providing a Field Laboratory for soils and
materials testing at a location approved by the Engineer.
637-1.03 Concrete Cylinder Curing Box. This work shall consist of providing a concrete cylinder
curing box.
637-1.04 Rain Gauge. This work shall consist of providing and maintaining a wireless rain gauge
system.
637-1.05 Inspection Boat. This work shall consist of providing and maintaining a motorized boat for
exclusive use by the Engineer and the Inspection Staff.
637-1.06 Office Technology Supplies . This work shall consist of providing technology -related materials
and supplies for use by the inspection staff.
637-1.07 Construction Testing Supplies - Consumables. This work shall consist of providing
consumable testing supplies to be used by inspection staff.
637-1.08 Partnering Workshop. This work shall consist of a partnering workshop coordinated and
facilitated by an independent facilitator. The Department and the Contractor will share the cost of the partnering workshop equally.
637-2 Materials.
637-2.01 Engineer’s Field Office. The Engineer’s Field Office shall be within a secured, weatherproof
building or mobile trailer. If two or more mobile trailer units are provided, they shall be joined with weatherproof connections. Mobile trailers shall be in new or like new condition. The Contractor may furnish equivalent facilities in an existing building, provided that the building is located to provide convenient service. The Contractor shall supply the Engineer with a copy of the Certificate of Oc cupancy for the existing building. The Engineer’s Field Office shall be in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, 19 NYCRR, and any applicable local codes.
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NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 600 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) January 1, 202 4 VOLUME 3 The Engineer’s Field Office shall be in a location with access to high speed broadband (non -satellite) Internet service. The electrical system shall be able to continuously operate all equipment and be provided with adequate receptacles. To accommodate computer equipment, the field office shall be provided with a dedicated 20 amp electrical service and a vacant floor -to-ceiling area with a 3 foot x 3 foot footprint along a wall for the installation of a computer hardware rack/cabinet. Electric light shall be provided by non glare -type luminaries to provide a minimum illumination level of 100 foot -candles at desk -height leve l. An ambient air temperature of 70°F ±5°F shall be maintained. Fire extinguishers and smoke and carbon monoxide detectors shall be provided and installed. The Engineer’s Field Office shall be partitioned to provide separate rooms, defined as either “small” or “large”, with adjoining doors. Table 637 -1 below contains the minimum area requirements for each of the office types. TABLE 637 -1 ENGINEER’S FIELD OFFICE AREA REQUIREMENTS Physical Requirement Engineer’s Field Office Type 1 2 3 4 5 Min. total floor area (sf) 530 860 1300 2500 2700 Min. number of small rooms 2 3 2 3 6 Min. floor area of small rooms (sf) 100 100 120 150 175 Min. number of large rooms 1 1 2 2 2
A.Potable Water. From a local municipal water supply, certified well or bottled with a heating/refrigerator unit to provide hot and cold water. An exterior frost -free hose bib shall be provided in a location adjacent to the Engineer’s Field Office. The hose bib need no t be installed on a potable water line, and if the water in the line is not potable, it shall be clearly marked as such.
B.Restroom. A separately enclosed room, lockable from the inside, that is properly ventilated and in compliance with applicable sanitary codes. The Contractor shall provide all lavatory amenities, necessary paper and soap products, hot and cold running water and a toilet. The toilet shall be flush - type where sanitary facilities are available, and a type approved by the Engineer prior to installation where sanitary facilities are not available. The minimum required number of restrooms to be provided is specified in Table 637 -2.
C.Parking Area. The Contractor shall provide and/or construct paved or hard surfaced (gravel or bankrun material) secure parking area with dedicated parking spaces adjacent to the Engineer’s Field Office. Each parking space shall be 9 feet by 18 feet, and the minimum r equired number of spaces to be provided is specified in Table 637 -2.
D.Field Office Signs. The sign panel material shall be aluminum, fiberglass, plywood or lightweight plastic. The sign sheeting shall be ASTM Type III. The sign panel shall be 36 inches high by 48 inches wide with white legend on green background with the phrases as positio ned and described below. If erected at a location where the sign might be struck by an errant vehicle, the sign support shall be a breakaway type. The letters in the phrase “FIELD OFFICE” shall be 6 inches C series with the top of the letters 6 inches below the top of the panel. The letters in the phrase “ENGINEER -IN-CHARGE” shall be 6 inches B series with the top of the letters 18 inches below the top of the panel. The lette rs in the phrase “N.Y.S. DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION” shall be 1 1/2 inches E series with the top of the letters 30 inches below the top of the panel. All phrases shall be centered horizontally on the panel. If the Engineer’s Field Office is not located within or adjacent to the contract limits, two additional signs shall be displayed conspicuously within the contract limits. The signs shall be
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NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 600 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) January 1, 202 4 VOLUME 3 similar to the above description, except that they shall be 48 inches high by 64 inches wide and have an additional bottom line of text containing the street address of the Engineer’s Field Office. The letters in the street address shall be 6 inches B ser ies with the top of the letters 36 inches below the top of the panel and centered horizontally on the panel.
E.Mailbox. Standard mailbox (with post if necessary) or post office box meeting the requirements of the U.S. Postal Service.
F.Telephone and Answering System. A separate telephone and answering system for the exclusive use of the inspection staff. The minimum required number of telephone voice lines to be provided is specified in Table 637 -2. The telephone and answering system shall provide the ability to an swer all voice lines from each voice line, transfer calls to all voice lines and be equipped with a single, dedicated answering system. A minimum of one telephone shall be cordless and a minimum of one telephone shall be equipped with speaker and conference call capability. The remaining telephones, at least one per required voice line, shall be extension telephones with minimum 25 foot l ong cords. The answering system shall be capable of recording outgoing messages up to 60 seconds long and receiving a minimum of 40 incoming messages of 60 seconds duration. The system must include automated voice marking of time and day of each message received and provide a message mark so that new messages may be played back without erasing old messages. The system shall include remote programming of playback, backspace, and outgoing message re -record and allow for the retrieval of messages without a remote control unit.
G.Paper Shredder. Automatic start, heavy duty cross -cut paper shredder. The shredder shall be able to receive 8 1/2 inches wide paper and shred a minimum of 15 sheets simultaneously along with CDs and staples.
H.Pencil Sharpener. Manual or electric pencil sharpener, minimum 1 per room.
I.Interior Bulletin Board. An installed, wall -mounted 4 foot x 6 foot bulletin board made of cork or similar material in a large room, and one 2 foot x 4 foot wall mounted bulletin board installed per room.
J.Dry Erase Board. Installed, wall -mounted 2 foot x 4 foot dry erase boards, minimum one per room.
K.Storage Locker. Metal or wood storage locker with shelves, a tumbler lock and 2 keys for the storage of survey, GPS and testing equipment. The total locker space footprint provided shall be a minimum of 9 square feet with a minimum height of 6 feet.
L.Fire Resistant Cabinet. Fire resistant, legal size filing cabinet with locks and 2 keys each, meeting the requirements of ANSI/UL Standard 72 for Insulated Filing Devices, Class 350 -1 hour. Each office shall be provided with two 2 -drawer cabinets, and the required number of ad ditional 4 -drawer cabinets as specified in Table 637 -2.
M.Bookcase. Self-standing, 3 -shelf metal or wood bookcase, approximately 4 feet high, 4 feet wide and 1 foot deep. The minimum required number of bookcases to be provided is specified in Table 637-2.
N.Wastebasket. Minimum 7 gallon wastebasket, minimum one per desk.
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NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 600 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) January 1, 202 4 VOLUME 3 O. Refrigerator. Electric, top -freezer type providing a minimum storage space of 15 cubic feet for Engineer’s Field Office Types 1 and 2, and a minimum storage space of 21 cubic feet for Types 3, 4 and 5.
P.Kitchenette. To include a minimum 1 cubic foot, 1,300 watt microwave oven, a sink with hot and cold running water with minimum dimensions of 15 inch x 15 inch x 6 inch deep, usable counter space with minimum dimensions of 5 feet long x 2 feet deep and cabinet space w ith minimum dimensions of 5 feet long x 1 1/2 feet deep x 2 1/2 feet high. If the water in the sink is not potable, it shall be clearly marked as such.
Q.Stove. Electric, propane or bottle gas stove with a minimum of two burners adequate for rapid drying of soil samples, including fuel or electrical supply. A stove is required when a separate Field Laboratory is not included.
R.First Aid Kit. A Type III kit in accordance with ANSI Z308.1 Minimum Requirements for Workplace First Aid Kits. The minimum number of first aid kits to be provided is specified in Table 637-2.
S.Thermometer. A minimum -maximum thermometer displaying in degrees Fahrenheit and mounted with an external probe to give the temperature both indoors and outdoors.
T.Coat Rack. A metal or wood coat rack or closet capable of holding at least 4 coats. The minimum required number of coat racks to be provided is specified in Table 637 -2. A single coat rack may be provided as long as it holds the minimum number of coats as per Tab le 637 -2.
U.Office Desk and Chair. Fully assembled freestanding office desks and chairs. Each desk shall have a 5 feet long by 2 1/2 feet wide work surface and a height of 30 inches, at least 2 lockable drawers and include an adjustable shelf approximately 1 foot wide and no less than 2 1/2 feet long. Each desk shall also be provided with an adjustable chair with arms, 5 legs with casters and be adjustable from approximately 16 inches to 24 inches in height. Each desk shall have a dedicated electrical outlet rec eptacle. The required number of office desks and chairs to be provided is specified in Table 637 -2.
V.Office/Conference Table. Commercial -grade rectangular table with weather/spill resistant top a minimum of 8 feet long by 2 1/2 feet wide by 30 inches high. The minimum required number of office/conference tables to be provided is specified in Table 637 -2.
W.Folding Chair. Commercial -grade, folding steel chair with approximate overall dimensions of 30 inches high by 19 inches wide by 21 inches deep. The minimum required number of folding chairs to be provided is specified in Table 637 -2. TABLE 637 -2 ENGINEER’S FIELD OFFICE FURNISHING REQUIREMENTS Furnishing Description Required Number per Engineer’s Field Office Type 1 2 3 4 5 Restrooms 1 1 2 2 3 Parking spaces 6 8 12 18 22 Telephone voice lines 2 3 3 4 4 Fire resistant cabinets (4 -drawer) 2 3 4 6 8 Bookcases 5 7 10 12 16
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NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 600 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) January 1, 202 4 VOLUME 3 First aid kits 1 1 1 2 2 Coat racks 1 2 3 4 5 Office desks and chairs 4 8 12 18 22 Office/conference tables 2 2 3 4 5 Folding chairs 4 6 8 10 15
637-2.02 Field Laboratory. The Field Laboratory shall be a secured, weatherproof room, building or
mobile structure not less than 100 square foot floor area in size. The floor covering shall be linoleum, tile or other serviceable finish. A local exhaust system shall be provided. An ambient air temperature of 70°F ±10°F shall be maintained. The Contractor may furnish equivalent facilities in an existing building, provided that the building is located to provide convenient service. The Contractor shall supply the Engineer with a copy of the Certificate of Occupancy for the existing building. The Field Laboratory shall be in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, 19 NYCRR, and any applicable local codes. The electrical system shall be able to continuously operate all equipment and be provided with adequate receptacles. Where an electric hotplate or stove is provided, service shall be increased over 20 amperes by an amount equal to the rating of the device provided. The Field Laboratory shall be sufficiently anchored to prevent damage from vibration caused by the laboratory equipment. Fire extinguishers and smoke and carbon monoxide detectors shall be provided and installed.
A.Potable Water. From an existing system or from an external 55 gallon (minimum) gravity -feed storage tank connected to the sink faucet and refilled as necessary.
B.Sink. A sink at least 36 inches long by 24 inches wide by 18 inches deep, equipped with water faucet and drain line.
C.Counter. A work counter next to sink at least 24 inches long by 24 inches wide.
D.Cabinet. A storage cabinet or locker at least 2 feet square by 6 feet high, equipped with at least 4 shelves, a lock and 2 keys.
E.Table. A heavy duty work table not less than 8 feet long by 2 1/2 feet wide by 3 feet high.
F.Pedestal. A heavy wooden block for soil compaction tests, nominally 10 inches square by 12 inches high.
G.Stove. As specified in §637 -2.01U.
H.Office Desk and Chair. As specified in §637 -2.01Y.
637-2.03 Concrete Cylinder Curing Box. The concrete cylinder curing box shall be constructed of non -
corroding materials. A moisture proof seal shall be provided between the lid and body of the box. Provision for automatic control of lime -water temperature to 72°F ±5°F shall be made when the box is located in an uncontrolled environment. A bimetallic thermometer shall be inserted with its sensing element in the storage water. The thermometer shall be capable of being read from the outside without openin g the box. The thermometer shall have minimum gradations of 1°F and shall be protected from damage. Electric utility connections shall be made in a lockable switch box securely attached to the outside of the curing box. The water in a storage tank shall be saturated with calcium hydroxide (lime) to prevent leaching of calcium hydroxide from the specimens. At a minimum, the water in the tank shall be thoroughly stirred
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NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 600 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) January 1, 202 4 VOLUME 3 every month. Tanks shall be cleaned and refilled with water containing 3 g/L of calcium hydroxide at intervals not to exceed 24 months. A rustproof wire or metal rack shall be set above the bottom of the box to support cylinders in an upright position. The rack and all temperature control elements shall be positioned to allow free circulation of lime -water around the cylinders. A combina tion hose connection and drain shall be provided at the lower front edge of the box so that it may be drained or lime -water may be circulated. A drain shall also be provided on the box in such a position that when open will drain water to within 1 inch over the top of the cylinders. All areas of the box shall be easily drained and accessible for cleaning. The concrete cylinder curing box shall be capable of maintaining the required lime -water temperature through an ambient air temperature range of -10°F to +100°F. The box shall be capable of holding a minimum of nineteen (19) 6 inch x 12 inch cylinders. W hen filled with lime water, the box shall not leak enough so that the cylinders are exposed.
637-2.04 Rain Gauge. The wireless rain gauge system shall meet the requirements below. All necessary
mounting materials and hardware, operating manuals and other pertinent media for the components shall be provided.
A.Wireless remote transmission from outdoor weatherproof rainfall sensor to indoor display unit
B.Self-emptying tipping bucket
C.Display daily rainfall information and at least 9 day historical rainfall records
D.Two sets of rechargeable batteries for each component and charging unit
E.No computer software shall be necessary for rain gauge operation or rainfall data storage/viewing
637-2.05 Inspection Boat. The boat provided shall comply with the following minimum requirements:
A.All required capacity, maximum horsepower, and identification plates shall be affixed in the manner required by Coast Guard regulations.
B.The motor’s horsepower shall meet the rated requirements of the boat and be equipped with a forward, neutral, and reverse. The power train shall be equipped with an interlock so that the engine may not be started in gear. U.S. Coast Guard -approved fuel tanks shall be provided.
C.All equipment required by Coast Guard regulations shall be provided for the boat. The equipment shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
1.Class B -1 fire extinguisher
2.Life jackets for all persons aboard
3.One anchor, Danforth -type or Navy stockless, suitable for the specified boat
4.Bailing device
5.Power operated whistle or horn
6.Visual distress signals
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D.Registration, licenses, and other legal requirements for boat operation shall be obtained by the Contractor and kept current by the Contractor for the length of time the boat is in operation.
E.Dockage facilities shall be maintained by the Contractor and shall be constructed (if necessary) so that easy access to the boat is provided at all times under all tidal conditions.
F.The Contractor shall maintain the boat in good, clean condition at all times as required. Fuel tanks shall be maintained full at all times.
G.Inspection Boat – Type A
1.Boat lengths up to and including 18 feet
2.The boat will be operated by an appropriately trained and certified member of the inspection staff.
H.Inspection Boat – Type B
1.Boat lengths in excess of 18 feet
2.An appropriately trained, certified and licensed operator shall be provided.
637-2.06 Office Technology Supplies. Materials as specified in the bid documents or by the Engineer.
637-2.07 Construction Testing Supplies – Consumables. Consumable testing materials as specified by
the Engineer.
637-2.08 Partnering Workshop. None specified.
637-3 CONSTRUCTION DETAILS. The equipment, with the exception of the office technology
supplies, shall be maintained by, and remain the property of, the Contractor.
637-3.01 Engineer’s Field Office. The Contractor shall be responsible, until use and occupancy is
relinquished by the State, for any and all damage, direct or indirect, of whatever nature, occurring to the property of the State and property of the inspection staff which is kept in the En gineer's Field Office. The Engineer will provide the Contractor with a detailed list of items kept in the office, with corresponding dollar values, and will provide the Contractor with updates when something on the list ch anges. Non - State -owned property shall only be those items used in the performance of contract -related work activities. Such property shall be replaced within 30 days of the reported damages and would include any loss caused by, but not limited to, fire, theft, vandalism or malicious mischief. The Contractor shall not be responsible for items kept in the Engineer's Field Office that are not on this list. The Contractor shall install the Engineer’s Field Office sign at a location approved by the Engineer. If the Engineer’s Field Office is not located within or adjacent to the contract limits, two (2) additional signs shall be displayed conspicuously within the contract limits in locations directed by the Engineer.
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NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 600 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) January 1, 202 4 VOLUME 3 The Engineer’s Field Office shall be fully equipped and made available for use and occupancy by the inspection staff prior to the start of any contract work, and shall be made available after contract final acceptance as directed in writing by the Regional Construction Engineer. All furniture and equipment shall be fully assembled, operational, clean and serviceable. The Engineer’s Field Office shall be cleaned weekly or more often if required, and the timing of the cleaning operations shall be coordinated with the Engineer. The Contractor shall remove and dispose of all rubbish generated in the office and shall keep the office free from pests. The Contractor shall remove snow from all areas subject to vehicular circulation and parking. After completion, all portable buildings or trailers, fencing, surfacing and utilities shall be removed from the location and the areas cleaned, loamed and restored as required.
637-3.02 Field Laboratory. The Contractor shall be responsible for any and all damage, direct or
indirect, of whatever nature, occurring to the property of the State which is kept in the Field Laboratory. The Engineer will provide the Contractor with a detailed list of items kept in the laboratory, with corresponding dollar values, and will provide the Contractor with updates when something on the list changes. Non -State -owned property shall only be those items used in the performance of contract -related work activities. Such property shall be replaced within 30 days of the reported damages and would include any loss caused by, but not limited to, fire, theft, vandalism or malicious mischief. The Contractor shall not be responsible for items kept in the Field Laboratory that are not on this list. The Field Laboratory shall be fully equipped and made available for use and occupancy by the inspection staff prior to the start of any contract work. Such use and occupancy shall be made available after contract final acceptance as directed in writing b y the Regional Construction Engineer. All furniture and equipment shall be fully assembled, operational, clean and serviceable. The Field Laboratory shall be cleaned weekly or more often if required, and the timing of the cleaning operations shall be coordinated with the Engineer. The Contra ctor shall remove and dispose of all rubbish generated in the laboratory and shall keep the laboratory free from pests. After completion, all portable buildings or trailers, fencing, surfacing and utilities shall be removed from the location, the areas cleaned, loamed and restored as required.
637-3.03 Concrete Cylinder Curing Box. Prior to the placement of any structural concrete, the
Contractor shall furnish the Engineer a concrete cylinder curing box and 2 locks with 2 keys for each lock. The locks shall fit each securing latch of the curing box. This concrete cylinder curing box shall remain exclusively available to the Engineer at a location approved by the Engineer. The Contractor shall provide and maintain all necessary utility connections to operate the curing box.
637-3.04 Rain Gauge. The Contractor shall provide, install and maintain the wireless rain gauge system
in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions in a location approved by the Engineer. The Contractor shall make the system fully operational in a timely manner, at a minimum, prior to any soil disturbance at the site. The Contractor shall provide replacement due to breakdown, damage, loss, or theft within 24 hours of notification.
637-3.05 Inspection Boat. The Contractor shall furnish the boat (and operator for Type B Inspection
Boats) within 5 work days after written notification by the Engineer, and the boat (and operator for Type B Inspection Boats) shall, thereafter, be available at all times to the En gineer and other personnel authorized by the Engineer.
637-3.06 Office Technology Supplies. The Contractor shall provide office technology -related supplies
for the exclusive use of Department personnel and their authorized representatives. The supplies shall be provided within 2 work days of the Engineer’s request unless the Engineer agrees to a longer delivery time. The Department shall retain ownership of the technology -related materials and supplies.
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NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 600 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) January 1, 202 4 VOLUME 3 637-3.07 Construction Testing Supplies - Consumables. The Contractor shall provide consumable testing materials for the exclusive use of Department personnel and their authorized representatives. The supplies shall be provided within 5 work days of the Engineer’s request, unless the Engineer agrees to a longer delivery time. The Department shall retain ownership of the consumable testing materials, both materials used and those materials unused for which the Contractor has been paid, at the completion of the contract.
637-3.08 Partnering Workshop. The Contractor and the Regional Construction Engineer will jointly
select a facilitator and a location for the workshop. A list of potential facilitators is available from the Department. The facilitator shall present a one to two day Partnering Worksh op for this contract between the time of award and the start of work. For long duration, multi -year projects, a subsequent follow -up workshop may be convened, with the agreement of the Contractor and the Regional Construction Engineer, at an appropriate point during the progression of the work. The associated costs for this subsequent workshop will be reimbursed under this item.
637-4 Method of Measurement
637-4.01 Engineer’s Field Office. The Engineer’s Field Office will be measured for payment as the
number of months satisfactorily provided, measured to the nearest 0.25 months.
637-4.02 Field Laboratory. The Field Laboratory will be measured for payment as the number of units
satisfactorily provided.
637-4.03 Concrete Cylinder Curing Box. The concrete cylinder curing boxes will be measured for
payment as the number of units furnished and installed.
637-4.04 Rain Gauge. The rain gauge will be measured for payment as the number of units furnished
and installed.
637-4.05 Inspection Boat. The inspection boat will be measured for payment on a monthly basis,
measured to the nearest 0.25 months.
637-4.06 Office Technology Supplies. Office technology supplies will be measured for payment on a
fixed price Dollars -Cents pay unit basis.
637-4.07 Construction Testing Supplies – Consumables. Construction testing supplies will be
measured for payment on a fixed price Dollars -Cents pay unit basis.
637-4.08 Partnering Workshop. The Partnering Workshop will be measured for payment on a Dollars -
Cents pay unit basis.
637-5 BASIS OF PAYMENT. For the items to be paid on a Dollars -Cents pay unit basis, the total cost
shown in the itemized proposal will be considered the price bid even though payment will be made only for actual equipment and materials supplied. The unit price amount is not to b e altered in any manner by the bidder. Should the bidder alter the amount shown, the altered figure will be disregarded, and the original price will be used to determine the total amount bid for the contract.
637-5.01 Engineer’s Field Office. The unit price bid per month for the Engineer’s Field Office shall
include the cost of all labor, materials and equipment necessary to complete the work including property rental, utility charges and incidental expenses. Payment will be made for each mo nth of availability for occupancy by the Engineer and inspection field staff.
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NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 600 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) January 1, 202 4 VOLUME 3 No payment will be made under Engineer's Field Office for each calendar day during which there are deficiencies in compliance with these requirements. The first calendar day shall commence 24 hours after notice to the Contractor of such a deficiency. Thi s nonpayment shall be deducted from the next contract payment. The amount of such calendar day nonpayment will be determined by dividing the unit price bid per month by 30. If the cited deficiencies exceeds 72 hours or is permitted to recur, liquidated damages will be assessed at 20% of the rate shown in Table 108 -1 Schedule of Liquidated Damages of §108 -03 Failure to Complete Work on Time for each subsequent calendar day or part thereof that the cited deficiency resulting in nonpayment is not corrected. Monthly payments may be terminated prior to contract final acceptance by written notification by the Regional Construction Engineer that such office will no longer be required on the contract. Payment for each month's occupancy of the Engineer’s Field Office after the date of contract final acceptance will be made as part of the final contract payment. Failure of the Contractor to supply documentation required to complete the final estimate may result in nonpayment during this delaying period. During periods of contract extension of time where Engineering Charges are assessed, no payment will be made for occupancy and services, except that payment for each month's occupancy after the date of final acceptance will be made as part of the final est imate.
637-5.02 Field Laboratory. The unit price bid for each Field Laboratory shall include the cost of
furnishing all labor, materials and equipment necessary to complete the work including property rental, utility charges and incidental expenses. Payment will be made for each Field Laboratory when it has been placed on the work site and is fully operational.
637-5.03 Concrete Cylinder Curing Box. The unit price bid for each concrete cylinder curing box shall
include the cost of all labor, materials and equipment necessary to complete the work including property rental, relocation, repair or replacement, painting, cleaning, maintenance, and utilit y charges.
637-5.04 Rain Gauge. The unit price bid for each rain gauge shall include the cost of furnishing all labor,
materials and equipment necessary to complete the work including installing and maintaining all components of the wireless rain gauge system. Payment will be made for the rain gauge when it has been installed and is fully operational.
637-5.05 Inspection Boat. The unit price bid per month shall include the cost of furnishing all labor,
fuel, maintenance, repairs, registration permits, the operator (for Type B Inspection Boats), and other necessary incidentals for operation of the boat. A deduction of 1/30 of a month will be made for each 24 - hour period, or portion thereof, during which the boat is unavailable to the Engineer, or personnel authorized by the Engineer, regardless of the reason for the boat's unavailability. When directed in writing by the Engineer, payment for each month of boat use after the date of acceptance will be made as part of the final estimate. Payment will begin the first month the boat is furnished and made available for use. Monthly payments may be terminat ed on a specified date prior to acceptance of the Contract by written notification by the Engineer that the boat will no longer be required.
637-5.06 Office Technology Supplies. Office technology supplies is a “draw down” item. As the
materials are supplied, the receipts shall be submitted to the Engineer. The Contractor will be reimbursed for receipted costs of materials plus 5% for profit and overhead (“materials” includes a ll labor, materials and equipment, including services and service contracts provided).
637-5.07 Construction Testing Supplies – Consumables. Construction testing supplies is a “draw -
down” item. As the materials are supplied, the receipts shall be submitted to the Engineer. The Contractor will be reimbursed for receipted costs of materials plus 5% for profit and overhead (“materials” include s all labor, materials and equipment, including delivery charges from vendor sources).
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637-5.08 Partnering Workshop. The Department will reimburse the Contractor for 50% of the costs for
the facilitator and the facility upon submission of original receipts. Receipted costs eligible for 50% reimbursement include the fee for the facilitator and the costs for the facilit ator’s travel and expenses; associated workshop costs such as charges for the rental of the meeting room, required audio/visual equipment and any handouts, notes or workshop materials. The costs for travel, lodging, meals and salaries of workshop attendees, other than those of the facilitator, will not be eligible for reimbursement under this item. Payment will be made under: Item No. Item Pay Unit 637.01 Field Laboratory Each 637.03 Concrete Cylinder Curing Box Each 637.11 Engineer’s Field Office – Type 1 Month 637.12 Engineer’s Field Office – Type 2 Month 637.13 Engineer’s Field Office – Type 3 Month 637.14 Engineer’s Field Office – Type 4 Month 637.15 Engineer’s Field Office – Type 5 Month 637.26 Rain Gauge Each 637.32 Inspection Boat - Type A Month 637.33 Inspection Boat - Type B Month 637.34 Office Technology and Supplies Dollars -Cents 637.35 Partnering Workshop Dollars -Cents 637.36 Construction Testing supplies – Consumables Dollars -Cents SECTION 638 - WHITE SYNTHETIC RESIN BINDER CONCRETE
638-1 DESCRIPTION. This work shall consist of the construction of white synthetic resin binder
concrete pavement in accordance with these specifications and in reasonably close conformity with lines and grades shown on the plans or established by the Engineer.
638-2 MATERIALS. The materials shall meet the requirements of §40 4-2, Materials, except as
modified below.
638-2.01 Aggregates. The requirements of §703 -05, Fine Aggregate for White Portland Cement
Concrete, shall apply except that the gradation shall meet the general limits described in §638 -2.05, Mix Design. A sample of the white aggregate will be obtained by the Department fr om the stockpile located at the mixing plant and submitted to the Materials Bureau at least 10 days prior to the production of the mix for color approval by the Director, Materials Bureau. Unless otherwise approved by the Regional Director, the material shall be stockpiled in advance and in sufficient quantity to complete the work. Any additions to the stockpile or apparent contamination of the aggregate, as determined by the Engineer, will require submission of samples to the Material s Bureau for evaluation and approval by the Director, Materials Bureau.
638-2.02 Mineral Filler. Mineral Filler, if required in the mix to meet gradation requirements shall be
hydrated lime.
638-2.03 Binder. The binder shall conform to the requirements of §702 -70. The synthetic resin binder
shall be supplied by a manufacturer appearing on the Department's Approved List of Synthetic Resins. When the one component binder is used, the binder shall be availabl e 10 days prior to production of the
Source: New York Standard Specifications, 2024 Edition. Pages 668–681 of 1,264.