688MICROCOMPUTER SYSTEM

688.1DESCRIPTION—This work is furnishing, setting up, and maintaining a microcomputer system, for

the exclusive use of Department personnel.

688.2MATERIAL—

including all connectors (cords, cabling, adapter, etc. ). Upon delivery to the field office, ensure that all hardware and software are compatible and operational.

widescreen monitor. The minimum hardware specifications for each type microcomputer systems are as indicated in Table A and as follows:

compatible with the microcomputer(s).

and one telephone outlet, with a 6-foot minimum length cord, having a line voltage regulator/conditioner that protects against chronic high voltage, voltage spikes, and radio frequency interference.

Universal Serial Bus ( USB) with a 6 -foot minimum length cord . Provide a Microsoft compatible 3 -button optical scrolling mouse, USB with a 6-foot minimum length cord.

connect a mouse, keyboard and two free ports. Provide video connection ports for up to two monitors, along with High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI), ethernet connectivity, and audio in/out ports.

device (mouse), and AC adapter.

• Provide Microsoft ( MS) Windows 10 Enterprise (64 -bit) operating system, with latest service pack update, to include all MS Windows and MS updates. Set up this operating system as a new installation, not as an upgrade from a previously installed, older version of MS Windows.

• Provide MS Office Home & Business 2019 (or latest version) or MS Office 365 Business Premium , with all MS Office updates.

• Provide Acrobat Reader DC or newer with the most current version.

• Provide Sun Microsystems’ Java with most current version with all updates.

• Provide an up-to-date version of anti-virus software recognized and supported by the installed Microsoft Windows Operating system, capable of receiving automated updates to keep software current.

• Provide the Inspector -In-Charge with all Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) software CDs/licenses, manuals, and documentation, to be maintained in the department’s project field office for the duration of the project.

• Provide the Internet Explorer browser that meets the Department’s current standard for ECMS.

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TABLE A Minimum Specifications 0BSystem Type Laptop Computer Central Processing Unit Intel Core i7 or AMD Ryzen PRO 7 Total Minimum CPU Speed 3.00 GHz with or without boost Random Accessible Memory (RAM) 16 GB RAM Internal Solid State Hard Drive 256 GB USB 3 Button Optical Mouse Yes USB 104 key, full size Multimedia Function Keyboard Yes Internal Pointing Device (Touchpad) Yes USB 2.0 Ports 2 Network Port Yes

service within 24 hours of notification. If the system cannot be repaired, provide a replacement within 48 hours of notification.

Inspector’s Field Office.

688.3CONSTRUCTION—Furnish microcomputer(s) for Department use no later than 5 working days after

the Notice to Proceed date or 5 days before the scheduled start of work. Provide the type of microcomputer specified and install in the Inspector’s Field Office. Maintain the system from installation until 30 days after physical work, including work on punch list items identified during the final inspection, has been satisfactorily completed unless released earlier by the Representative. The Representative may direct that the system be maintained for more than 30 days after physical work has been satisfactorily completed , as necessary, to allow time for Department personnel to process outstanding project records, because of the Contractor’s failure to submit, complete, and/or correct required certificates or documents, as established during the final inspection. Remove and properly dispose of all dispensable items for the life of the project and upon release by the Representative.

688.4MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT—Lump Sum

For the type indicated. Paid in three payments, in accordance with the following schedule:

• Whenever all the requirements specified of Section 688.2(a) have been met and compatibility satisfactorily demonstrated to the Representative, 80% of the amount bid for this item will be paid.

• Whenever work is performed equal to 40% of the original contract amount, excluding the bid price for this item, 10% of the amount bid for this item will be paid.

• Whenever work is performed equal to 80% of the original contract amount, excluding the bid price for this item, the remaining 10% of the amount bid for this item will be paid.

as applicable, will be made as follows:

or reduced, as specified in Section 108.06, to be more than A percent or less than B percent of the original contract time, where A and B are as specified in Table B, an appropriate adjustment (payment to the Contractor or rebate to the Department ) will be made to the lump sum prices bid for the indicated

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microcomputer systems, as applicable, for that portion of adjusted contract time in excess of A percent of

Daily Price Adjustment Rate = U75% x Contract Lump Sum Price Original Contract Time in Days

TABLE B Contract Time Original Contract Time in Days Percent From More Than To and Including A B 0 100 130 70 100 300 120 80 300 500 115 85 500 1000 112 88 1000 110 90

directs that the microcomputer systems be maintained for more than 30 days after the date of physical work completion, as specified in Section 688.3, an appropriate adjustment (payment to the Contractor) will be made to the lump sum prices bid for the indicated microcomputer systems, as applicable, for the days in excess of 30 until released by the Representative, at the Daily Price Adjustment Rate specified in 28 TSection 688.4(a)1. No adjustment will be made if the Representative directs that the microcomputer systems 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.