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 habitable 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 Equipment. This work shall consist of providing a concrete
cylinder curing box and a concrete cylinder curing tank.
637-1.04 Rain Gauge. This work shall consist of providing and maintaining a wireless rain gauge
system.
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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 Occupancy 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. 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 level. 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 not be installed on a potable water line, and if the water in the line is not potable, it shall be clearly marked as such.
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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 required 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 positioned 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 letters 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 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 series 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 answer 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 long 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.
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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 additional 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.
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 with 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 Table 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.
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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 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.
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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 Equipment.
A.Concrete Cylinder Curing Box. The concrete cylinder curing box is used to initial cure concrete specimens for a period up to 48 hours after molding to maintain the specified temperature and moisture conditions in accordance with ASTM C31 – Standard Practice for Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Field. For concrete mixes with specified compressive strengths less than 6000 psi, the concrete curing box shall maintain the initial curing temperature between 60 and 80˚F. For concrete mixes with specified compressive strengths of 6000 psi or greater, the concrete curing box shall maintain the curing temperature range between 68 and 78˚F. The concrete curing box shall shield specimens from direct exposure to sunlight. The cure box must contain heating and cooling elements which can be automatically controlled through a thermostat and contain a means to record the minimum and maximum temperature achieved for each set of specimens during the initial curing period. Alternate curing boxes shall receive prior approval by the Director, Materials Bureau
B.Concrete Cylinder Curing Tank. The concrete cylinder curing tank shall be constructed of non- corroding materials. A moisture proof seal shall be provided between the lid and body of the tank. Provision for automatic control of lime-water temperature to 72°F ±5°F shall be made when the tank 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 opening the tank. 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 tank. 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 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 tank 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 combination hose connection and drain shall beprovided at the lower front edge of the tank so that it may be drained or lime-water may be circulated. A drain shall also be provided on the tank in such a position that when open will drain water to within 1 inch over the top of the cylinders. All areas of the tank shall be easily drained and accessible for cleaning. The concrete cylinder curing tank shall be capable of maintaining the required lime-water temperature through an ambient air temperature range of -10°F to +100°F. The tank shall be capable of holding a minimum of nineteen (19) 6 inch x 12 inch cylinders or thirty-nine (39) 4 inch x 8 inch
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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
7.Means for accessing work sites not accessible from land from the water (piers, floating equipment, etc.)
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.
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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 Engineer'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 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 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. 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.
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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 by 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 Contractor 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 Equipment. Prior to the placement of any structural concrete, the
Contractor shall furnish the Engineer a concrete cylinder curing box and concrete cylinder curing tank that each have (2) locks with two keys for each lock. The locks shall fit each securing latch of the curing equipment. The concrete cylinder curing equipment 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 equipment.
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 Engineer 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.
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 Workshop for this contract between the time of award and the start of work. For long duration, multi-year projects, a subsequent follow-up
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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 Equipment. The concrete cylinder curing equipment will be
measured for payment as the number of concrete cylinder curing box and curing tank pairs 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 be 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 month of availability for occupancy by the Engineer and inspection field staff. 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. This 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.
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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 Equipment. The unit price bid for each concrete cylinder curing
box and curing tank pair 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 utility 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 terminated 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 all 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” includes all labor, materials and equipment, including delivery charges from vendor sources).
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 facilitator’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.
638-2.01 Aggregates.
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 600 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) January 1, 2026 VOLUME 3 Payment will be made under: Item No. Item Pay Unit 637.01 Field Laboratory Each 637.04 Concrete Cylinder Curing Equipment 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
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