609INSPECTOR'S FIELD OFFICE AND INSPECTION FACILITIES

609.1DESCRIPTION—This work is furnishing, setting up, maintaining, and removing a field office of the

type indicated and, if indicated, a field laboratory, proportioning plant office, and/or equipment package for the exclusive use of Department personnel. If Section 609 is excluded or waived from the contract, the requirement for providing sanitary facilities, as specified in Section 107.06, are not waived.

609.2MATERIAL—

required furnishings, equipment, and materials. Furnish office and laboratory facilities conforming to applicable occupational safety and health regulations, including, but not limited to, those governing sanitation, illumination, ventilation, means of egress, medical services and first aid, and fire protection including a mounted fire extinguisher with current inspection tag. Ensure that offices and laboratories have at least 7-foot ceilings, locking windows, adequate electric lighting, an adequate number of storage cupboards and closets, a mail slot or drop box, and a private entrance secured with lock and key. Ensure that stairway systems installed for access to offices and laboratories include a handrail and non-skid treads. Provide systems to heat and cool interior spaces, as necessary, to maintain an ambient temperature between 65F and 75F. Maintain acceptable sanitary toilet facilities, for exclusive use by Department personnel, near or within offices and laboratories. Ensure that the number of sanitary toilet facilities furnished is sufficient based on the size of the Department inspection staff that will likely be stationed in the indicated office or laboratory. Maintain acceptable lavatory (wash-up) facilities near or within sanitary toilet facilities. If the field office is located in an existing building, ensure that lavatory facilities are equipped with hot and cold (or tepid) running water: hand soap or similar cleansing agents; and clean, sanitary, paper hand towels or warm air blowers. If a construction trailer is used as a field office, ensure that a sanitary toilet facility is located near the field office, for quick access, and ensure that it is equipped with waterless hand soap or hand sanitizer. Provide a clean electrical power source (not derived from a portable generator) with sufficient capacity to allow unrestricted operation of all indicated electronic systems, appliances, and equipment. Furnish documentation certifying that indicated equipment requiring calibration has been calibrated within the last 12 months and continue to have such equipment recalibrated annually for the duration of the project. If required furnishings and/or equipment being provided have been previously used, ensure that such items are in satisfactory condition and fully functional as of the scheduled start of work. Whenever practical, obtain maintenance agreements for communications, electronic, and/or specialized equipment that provide for on- site repair service. If malfunctioning equipment cannot be repaired on site, provide a replacement within a 24-hour time frame based on the relative importance of the piece to the timely performance of required project management functions as determined by the Representative.

trailer. Situate the field office in an acceptable location on or in the immediate vicinity of the project, separate from other construction offices. For field offices where multiple individual partitioned rooms are indicated, submit a floor plan showing the layout of the interior space for approval. Equip the field office according to Table A.

indicated plant office in an acceptable weatherproof building or trailer. Equip the office according to Table A.

indicated field laboratory in an acceptable weatherproof building or trailer situated in an acceptable location. Supply a gravity or pressure potable water system having at least a 100-gallon capacity and connected to a service sink with a faucet and acceptable outside drain. Do not drain or discharge wastewater into the surrounding environment; use a container of sufficient size to collect all drai ned or discharged wastewater and transport and dispose of wastewater at an approved site for handling such wastewater. Equip the field laboratory according to Table A.

Inspector’s Field Office or Field Laboratory for temporary storage of moisture density nuclear gauges by a

Department Representative. Provide a temporary storage location consisting of an enclosed closet with a minimum area of 9 square feet and secured with two independent locks and keys. Provide all keys to only the licensed Department nuclear gauge operator. Do not provide keys to any other persons. Where possible, locate the closet at least 20 feet from a perm anent workstation (i.e., desk area). Where a 20 feet minimum distance from a permanent workstation is not reasonably possible, the Department licensed nuclear gauge operator will temporarily store the nuclear gauge within the storage location following current Department policy and procedures to prevent radiation exposure to the public.

following equipment for required testing of soil or aggregates:

Number of Each Equipment 1 C.A. Mechanical Sieve Shaker with Timer 1 F.A. Mechanical Sieve Shaker with Timer 1 Set Standard Sieves for C.A. 1 Set Standard Sieves for F.A. and Soils 1 Unit Mass (Weight) Metal Container 1 cubic foot 1 Unit Mass (Weight) Metal Container 1/2 cubic foot 1 Platform Scale, 200-pound capacity, sensitive to 0.01 pound 1 Balance, 70.5-ounce capacity, sensitive to 3.5x103 ounce, with one complete set of Masses (Weights). 1 Exhaust Fan (for venting Mechanical Shakers) 1 Density Sample Extruder 1 Proctor Mold and Rammer 1 12-inch Steel Straightedge 2 Mixing/Drying Pans 1 Mixing Spoon 1 Broom & Dust Pan

In addition, o n projects where a Field Laboratory is indicated and cement concrete, asphalt concrete, and/or construction aggregates are to be used; furnish and maintain the equipment specified in Section 704.2(a), in the plant requirements of Bulletin 27, and/or in Sections 703.1(b) and 2(b) , respectively. When specified, provide an on-site cylinder breaking testing machine conforming to PTM No. 604 for use by Contractor’s certified technicians and Department personnel to determine the compressive strength of molded concrete cylinders. The testing machine is to be calibrated annually, every time it is moved to a new location, immediately after making repairs or adjustments which may affect the operation of the system, and whenever there is any reason to doubt the accuracy of the testing machine.

proposal. Furnish communications equipment in the quantity indicated and meeting the following requirements:

compatible network enable d digital color laser copier , with automatic document feeder, having reduction/enlargement functions capable of accepting maximum 11-inch by 17 -inch size originals and producing 11-inch by 17-inch size copies at a minimum rate of 45 letter size copies per minute. Device will have three paper drawers to accommodate letter (8 1/2-inch by 11-inch), legal (8 1/2-inch by 14-inch), and tabloid (11 -inch by 17 -inch) paper sizes. Include imaging cartridges (toner/drum/developer) to yield a minimum of 5,000 copied pages, as well as printer driver software to install on the computer devices. Device will have air print (wireless) capability. During the removal of the high capacity MFD, from the field office, reset the device back to factory settings in the presence of the Inspector-in-Charge. Remove the internal hard drive from the high capacity MFD and surrender to the Inspector-in-Charge. Complete and submit Form CS-101B to the Inspector-in-Charge.

compatible network enabled digital color inkjet copier, with automatic document feeder, having reduction/enlargement functions capable of accepting maximum 11 -inch by 17 -inch size originals and

producing 11-inch by 17-inch size copies at a minimum rate of 20 letter size copies per minute. Device will have two paper drawers to accommodate letter, legal, and tabloid paper sizes. Include imaging cartridges (toner/drum/developer) to yield a minimum of 5,000 copied pages, as well as printer driver software to install on the computer devices. Device will have air print (wireless) capability.

proposal. Furnish specialized equipment in the quantity indicated and meeting the following requirements:

having, as a minimum, 20x magnification and a sighting range of up to 200 feet; with a job accuracy range within 1/4 inch at 75 feet. Include a 25-foot minimum, fiberglass measuring rod, folding leg tripod, rain cover, and carrying case.

measuring the exact, net area and perimeter of linear shapes on plan drawings at any scale and converting those measurements to areas and volumes. Furnish electronic digitizer having a tablet with a minimum 22-inch by 36 inch active area. Include necessary cabling, carrying case, and all other operating essentials.

precision and digitally displays readings in degrees, percent slope, and pitch to within 1/10-degree accuracy. Include battery(ies).

temperatures between – 4F and 482F and with a field of view (i.e., spot ratio) of at least 6:1. Include protective case, battery(ies) and all other operating essentials.

distances in feet, yards, or meters; having a maximum range of 750 feet to an uncooperative, non-reflective target; Liquid Crystal Display (LCD); and shock/water resistant housing. Include battery(ies), cabling, carrying case, and all other operating essentials.

Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, and a minimum of one HDMI port, for use as a monitor during meetings. For each flat panel smart HDTV, provide the following:

• A floor mounted stand, cart, or wall bracket, to mount the HDTV, providing access for meeting attendees to view seated from a conference table

• Remote control with batteries

• One 20-foot HDMI cable

device, capable of capturing and providing room audio for the purpose of conducting virtual meetings. The video conference device must be capable of providing suitable audio and video quality, such that all in- person attendees can clearly hear all remote attendees and in-person attendees can be clearly seen and heard by remote attendees.

sudden cardiac arrest occurs. The AED should be capable of analyzing the heart’s rhythm and, if necessary, delivering an electrical shock to help the heart re -establish an effective rhythm. Include a storage cabinet, carrying case, indoor and outdoor signage, along with all necessary accessories. Inspect and maintain AED and accessories as per manufacturers recommended intervals and as indicated on applicable accessory packaging. Follow all traffic laws when transporting the AED during an emergency.

Internet Service, for exclusive use by Department personnel, for the duration of the project. Provide high- speed wired broadband internet access, with a minimum connection of 10 Megabits per second (Mbps), by means of a Fiber, Cable or Digital Subscriber Line (DSL). Provide a wireless broadband router, with a minimum-security setting of Wi-Fi Protected Access II (WPA2), to connect to the provided wired broadband, to be managed by Department IT. Based on the specific type of high-speed connection provided, furnish a compatible modem with built -in hardware firewall protection. Purchase a separate internet service subscription for the Proportioning Plant Office, if indicated. If such high-speed wired broadband connection is not attainable within the area where the project office is located, alternate satellite internet services can be chosen. Verify that expected/advertised latency will not exceed 125ms and that the internet connectivity will include a minimum connection of 10Mbps .

indicated in the proposal, at a minimum provide the following:

• Computer Paper: Letter, legal and tabloid 20-pound white bond paper for copiers and printers, as specified, sufficient for the life of the project. Providing only one ream of paper at a time is unacceptable.

• Imaging cartridges (toner/drum/developer) to yield a minimum of 5,000 copied pages.

• Two (minimum), Memory Flash Drives 32 Gigabytes (GB) (minimum), encrypted to meet 2048-bit (minimum).

All miscellaneous material become Department property.

609.3CONSTRUCTION —Install the indicated facilities no later than 5 working days after the Notice to

Proceed Date or 5 days before the scheduled start of work. Anchor the facilities to withstand high winds. Maintain the facilities from installation until 30 days after physical work (including completion of punch list items identified during the final inspection) has been completed, unless released earlier by the Representative. Clean or arrange for the indicated facilities to be cleaned at least once per week. Arrange for the weekly pick up and disposal of trash and recyclables including, but not limited to, paper, plastic, and ink/toner cartridges. Provide an adequate number of accessible parking spaces immediately adjacent or in close proximity to the offices or laboratory for exclusive use by Department personnel. Provide proper maintenance of parking areas. Ensure that there is sufficient lighting to illuminate the exterior of offices or laboratory and all parking areas. Designate a specific individual to serve as the contact person for service-related problems. After physical work has been completed, but before release by the Representative, arrange to meet with the Inspector-in-Charge to examine and determine the condition of all specialized equipment that is contractor-owned. Report all unresolved disputes over the condition of such equipment to the Representative. Failure to meet with the Inspector -in- Charge or to report problems with the condition of specialized equipment will create a presumption that, except for expected wear resulting from normal usage, the equipment is in good condition and remains fully functional. Specialized equipment that is lost or determined to be damaged beyond repair will be replaced or reimbursement will be made as specified in Section 110.03, provided such loss or damage is not the result of carelessness or negligence on the part of the Contractor or any other responsible third party. The Representative may direct that the office or laboratory facilities and equipment package be maintained for more than 30 days after the date of physical work completion because of the Contractor’s failure to submit, complete, and/or correct required certificates or documents, as established during the final inspection.

609.4MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT—Lump Sum

The proposal will include separate pay items for the Inspector’s Field Office and Inspection Facilities, Field Laboratory, Proportioning Plant Office, and Equipment Package, as applicable. Each contract item will be paid, as specified in Section 110.05, in two equal payments, according to the following schedule:

• When the indicated facilit ies are installed, are fully functional, and work is completed in an amount equivalent to at least 10% of the original contract amount, excluding the bid price for the applicable item, the first payment will be made.

• When work is completed in an amount equivalent to at least 60% of the original contract amount, excluding the bid price for the applicable item, the second payment will be made.

facilities and equipment package, as applicable, will be made as follows:

or reduced, as specified in Section 108.06, an appropriate adjustment (payment to the Contractor or rebate to the Department) will be made to the lump sum prices bid for the indicated office or laboratory facilities and equipment package, as applicable, for the days in excess of (payment) or less than (rebate) the original contract time, at the following daily rate:

Daily Price Adjustment Rate = 75% x Contract Lump Sum Price Original Contract Time in Days

directs that the office or laboratory facilities and equipment package be maintained for more than 30 days after the date of physical work completion, as specified in Section 609.3, an appropriate adjustment (payment to the Contractor) will be made to the lump sum prices bid for the indicated office or laboratory facilities and equipment package, as applicable, for the days in excess of 30 until released by the Representative, at the Daily Price Adjustment Rate specified in Section 609.4(a)1. No adjustment will be made if the Representative directs that the office or laboratory facilities and equipment package be maintained for more than 30 days after the date of physical work completion because of the Contractor’s failure to submit, complete, and/or correct required certificates or documents, as established during the final inspection.

furnishings, equipment, and materials are not provided or fully functional 5 days before the start of work, an appropriate adjustment in the form of a rebate to the Department will be made to the price bid for the lump sum items for the indicated office or laboratory facilities and equipment package, as applicable, for every calendar day after commencement of physical work until the facilities have been satisfactorily provided, plus 5 days. The Daily Price Adjustment Rate will be calculated as specified in 609.4(a)1.

TABLE A Office/Laboratory and Standard Equipment

Type A Field Office Type B Field Office Type C Field Office Proportioning Plant Office Field Laboratory Floor Space square foot, out to out 1,300 650 240 150 150 Individual Partitioned Rooms 6 3 2 1 1 Conference Table & Chairs 1 Desk(s) & Chair(s) 6 3 2 1 1 Office Chairs 15 9 6 Plan Rack(s) 2 2 2 1 Work Table(s) (1) 5 3 2 1 1 Printer Stand(s) (2) 5 3 1 4-Drawer File Cabinet(3) 4 3 2 1 1 2-Drawer File Cabinet(3) 2 1 1

Appendix TABLE A EQUIPMENT PACKAGE Equipment Quantity* Communications Equipment High Capacity MFD(1) Low Capacity MFD (1) Specialized Equipment Surveyor’s Level & Measuring Rod Electronic Digitizer Digital Display Level Infrared Thermometer Laser Range Finder Paper Shredder Television and Mount Video Conference Equipment Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Internet Service Internet Service Provider Yes/No Wireless Internet Broadband Router(2) Yes/No Miscellaneous Items Computer Paper Yes/No High Yield MFD Ink/Toners Cartridges(3) Yes/No Memory Flash Drives(4) Yes/No Laboratory Equipment Concrete Cylinder Testing Machine Sample Splitter (4) 1 Range (5) 1 Sanitary Electric Water Cooler 1 1 1 1 1 Individual Access Phone Line(s) (6) 4 4 4 3 Surge Protectors (7) 6 4 4 Telephone(s) w/ Answering Machine(s) or Voice Mail 2 2 2 1 NOTES:

storage/feeder tray. Minimum size: 18 inches by 18 inches by 2 1/2 feet high.

230F ± 9F.

microcomputer system operation and Internet service.

length cord, having a line voltage regulator/conditioner that protects against chronic high voltage, voltage spikes, and radio frequency interference.

NOTES: * The special provision will be included in the proposal indicating the quantity of each type of communications, electronic, and/or specialized equipment to be furnished.

printer, color printer, scanner, and fax.

security internet service and eight hardwired network ports, and pre-shared key. All cabling needed to interconnect network hardware and all microcomputer systems are required.

Microcomputer Systems . This information is being provided t o assist Bidders in meeting the requirements as specified in Section 609.2(c), Communications Equipment, Section 609.2( e), Internet Service, and Section 609.2(f), Miscellaneous Materials. The special provision in the proposal will indicate the total number of microcomputer systems that will be used on the project. Microcomputer systems may be furnished by the Department. If microcomputer systems are to be furnished by the Contractor, as part of the construction Contract, the bid will include applicable, 0688-XXXX bid items. When indicated, furnish microcomputer systems meeting the requirements as specified in Section 688.