9−56 staff during both the contract period and approximately 180 days thereafter, all in accordance with these Specifications.
929.02 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS. 929.02.1 Location. The field office or materials laboratory shall be located on a site that is both
satisfactory to the Engineer and convenient to the project site.
929.02.2 Minimum Spatial Requirements. Unless specified otherwise in the Special Provisions of
the Contract, the Engineer's field office or materials laboratory each shall contain a minimum of 550 square feet of floor area, at least 3 rooms, and 7 feet minimum of headroom. It shall contain a sufficient number of windows to provide at least 27 square feet of natural light. Existing building structures meeting the above minimum requirements are considered acceptable.
929.02.3 Other Requirements.
a.The Contractor shall be responsible for arranging and complying with all necessary local and State regulatory permits and inspections, including all costs associated therewith.
b.The Engineer’s field office or materials laboratory shall be fully equipped, operational and ready for occupancy at least two (2) weeks prior to the start of actual construction operations.
c.The Contractor shall protect the field office and/or materials laboratory against fire, flooding, and theft throughout the 24 hours of every day the unit is in service. The Contractor shall be responsible for the loss of any property belonging to the State that is housed therein due to theft, fire, or natural causes.
d.At the time either the field office or materials laboratory is made available to the State, the Contractor shall furnish evidence to the Engineer that adequate insurance has been obtained which protects the State against loss of property from theft, fire, or natural causes. In the event of fire, theft, or equipment breakdown, all equipment involved shall be repaired or replaced by the Contractor as soon as possible. In the event the field office or materials laboratory is destroyed or rendered untenable for any reason, it shall be replaced by the Contractor within two weeks, or as directed.
929.02.4 ADA Considerations. The Department is committed to providing equal access and
opportunity for all persons in conjunction with Federal Law under Title I of the American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA). The United States Access Board defines a reasonable accommodation as; “a modification or adjustment to a job, an employment practice, or the work environment that makes it possible for a qualified individual with a disability to enjoy an equal employment opportunity.” In keeping with these directives, the Department will ensure that construction field offices will be accessible to anyone with a disability, and will also ensure that reasonable accommodation in a manner consistent with the ADA will be made to allow Department employees to be productive and efficient members of the Department’s workforce. 9−57Personnel may contact the Department’s Human Resources Office with any reasonable accommodation requests. 929.03 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS. The field office and/or materials laboratory shall be provided for as follows: 929.03.1 Outside Utilities .
a.Electrical Power. The Contractor shall arrange for electrical service for the field office or materials laboratory and provide the necessary meter connections, fuse box and switches as required by the power company, all in accordance with State and local building codes. The power supply shall be 115-volt, 60-cycle current of sufficient amperage to provide for heat, interior and exterior lighting, operating office equipment and air conditioning.
b.Sanitary Sewer Outfall. The Contractor shall provide an adequate temporary outfall into either the municipal sanitary sewer system or an individual sewage disposal system that has been approved by the R.I. Department of Environmental M anagement. Disposal of sanitary wastes must conform to the applicable requirements of both t he R.I. Department of Environmental Management and municipal regulations.
c.Security. All office or laboratory trailer units shall be enclosed within a 6-foot chain link fence with adequate gates and locks. Outside area floodlighting, together with appropriate timers, shall be provided on all four sides of trailers.
929.03.2 Interior Utility Services.
a.Lighting. Lighting fixtures required to provide a minimum illumination of 70 foot-candles in all areas.
b.Electrical receptacles. Duplex electrical receptacles shall be provided as required in the State Building Code and as directed by the Engineer. At least ⅓ of these receptacles shall be 20- amp capacity.
c.Heating and Air Conditioning. Heating and cooling equipment capable of maintaining a year round temperature between 68°F and 78°F shall be provided.
d.Sanitary Facilities. A water closet, lavatory, slop sink, vent fan, and a hot water heater of a minimum 5-gallon capacity shall be provided.
e.Telephone. Telephone service and instrum ents for two (2) incoming phone lines shall be provided. The Contractor shall also provide and install 4 additional phone jacks, required wiring, and phones to be located throughout the field office at the locations specified by the Engineer.
f.Network Internet Service. The Contractor shall provide and install a secure high-speed internet service capable of interconnecting and networking a combination of 8 computers, printers, copiers, and scanners, compatible with the equipment specified in Special Provision 929.1000 . 9−58 929.03.3 Doors and Windows . Doors shall be stock sizes and shall have a key-in-knob lock of an approved manufacturer. All doors shall be keyed a like. All windows shall be operative except for picture windows. Operative windows shall be either double hung or casement type equipped with adequate locks. All windows shall be provided with either shades or venetian blinds. All window openings shall be adequately screened. Windows in sanitary areas shall have frosted glass. 929.03.4 Furnishings and Equipment. Both the field office and materials laboratory will be provided with the following:
a.Furnishings.
1.One work table, 30 inches high, with a minimum of 24 square feet of work area.
2.One drafting stool.
3.Two folding-type chairs.
4.One fire resistant drawer-type safe, legal size, with combination or key lock.
5.One four-drawer legal size metal filing cabinet equipped with lock.
6.Two two-drawer (14½” x 16") metal filing cabinets.
7.Two round wastebaskets.
8.One plan rack of an approved design to be equipped with 10 rods.
b.Equipment.
1.A 5-pound CO 2 fire extinguisher of approved manuf acture shall be fu rnished for each 200 square feet of floor area.
2.A 115-volt, 60-cycle rotating fan. 3. One First-Aid Kit.
4.One electric sanitary water cooler with refrigerated storage compartment; supply with paper cups.
5.Toilet paper holders, paper towel dispensers and soap dispensers in the toilet rooms.
929.03.5 Special Requirements for Field Office. The field office will also be provided with the
following:
a.Furnishings.
1.Three office type desks, minimum top dimensions 32" x 60", with two or more drawers on each side.
2.Three swivel desk chairs. 9−59b. Equipment.
1.Two fully automatic electronic calculators with tape.
2.One electric typewriter, with ribbon as required, mounted on typewriter table on casters.
3.One office type copying machine.
4.One pencil sharpener.
c.Computer Equipment . The items of computer equipment and software to be furnished, installed, tested, made operational and maintained within the Field Office are set forth in Special Provision Code 929.1000 . Failure to furnish, install, make operational and maintain the field office equipment and peripheral equipment/accessories specified under Subsection 929.03.5 , will result in delay to the processing of progress payments. 929.03.6 Special Requirements for Materials Laboratory. The materials laboratory will also be provided with the following:
a.Furnishings.
1.One office type desk, minimum top dimensions 32" x 60", with two or more drawers on each side.
2.One swivel desk chair.
b.Work Table and Sink. The materials laboratory shall be provided with a deep sink set in a work table, and equipped with a faucet and a drain to the outside of building. A water supply sufficient for testing shall be provided. The water supply may consist of a gravity feed tank with at least a 50-gallon capacity or be provided from municipal sources.
c.Concrete Curing Box. A concrete cylinder curing box shall be provided and shall conform to the following minimum requirements: approximate internal dimensions of 54 inches in length; 18 inches in width; and 17 inches in depth. The box shall be insulated, hinged at the back and with a lock at the front. The box shall be made of a durable, rust proof material with a moisture-proof seal between the lid and the box. The box shall be leak-proof and be able to hold a pool of water at the bottom of the container approximately 4 inches deep. A drainpipe shall be provided through the side of the box for maintenance purpos es. Suitable means of support shall be provided to hold the concrete cylinders above the water surf ace. A thermometer wh ich can be read from the outside shall be installed to measure the internal temperature of the box. A thermostat shall maintain the water at a uniform temperature of 73 oF + 3oF using heating or cooling cycles throughout an ambient temperature range of –10oF to 100oF.
1.Equal Characteristics . A concrete curing box of a design and manufacture different from that described above, but which possesses equal characteristics may be employed provided that it is approved in writing by the Engineer.
d.Equipment. The Contractor shall provide the materials laboratory with the following additional equipment. 9−60
1.One Gilson Testing Sieve Shaker (Model TS-1), or equivalent, consisting of ten changeable screens mounted on a concrete base. Screens shall be calibrated to U.S. Standard tolerances and shall consist of the following sizes: 3", 2½”, 2", 1½”, 1", 3/4", ½", 3/8", No. 4, No. 8, and pan.
2.One motor-driven sieve shaker for operation on 115-volt, 60-cycle single phase current complete with belt- driven mechanism to produc e combination rocking and tapping action, and with capacity for 8 full height sieves plus pan and cover; all parts mounted on a sturdy base.
3.One set of brass-frame United States Standard testing sieves, all to be full height, 8 inches in diameter, matched for nesting, and consisting of the following sizes: ½", 3/8", Nos. 4, 8, 16, 40, 50, 100, two No. 200 mesh sieves, each with No. 14 mesh backing, two pans and one cover.
4.One two burner electric hot-plate; UL approved.
5.Eight drying pans (10" x 14" x 2" minimum) of sturdy 12-gauge metal.
6.One approved digital scale with a minimum capacity of 2,000 grams and with sensitivity of 0.10 gram.
7.One platform beam scale, with pan that can be tared on scale capacity 200 pounds, sensitivity of 0.01 pound, with two beams at front of platform, reading the 20 pounds by single pounds and to 1 pound by 0.01 pounds with additional hanger weights to fulfill capacity of 200 pounds; all parts to be steel with enclosed weighing mechanisms: platform to be 12½" x 14".
8.Scales must be calibrated every six months and must conform to the requirements of applicable Specifications and Standards.
e.Hardware and Accessories . The following hardware and accessories shall be provided:
1.One sample splitter ½-inch chute width - 16 chutes.
2.One sample splitter 2½-inch chute width - 8 chutes.
3.One brass-wire briquette brush.
4.Three, one-inch sieve or sash brushes (fine).
5.One rubber mallet.
6.One large sampling spoon.
7.One large scoop.
8.One trowel.
9.One square shovel. 9−6110. One spade shovel.
11.Two pairs insulated gloves, "Hot Mitts", as required.
12.One thermometer - Gardo Model GT-300- R or equivalent, having an operating range of 0OF to 220OF with 6-inch stem and 3-inch diameter dial face, with calibrating capabilities.
13.One thermometer - Gardo Model GT-300- R or equivalent, having an operating range of 50OF to 500OF with a 9-inch stem and 3-inch diameter dial face with calibrating capabilities. The head should be capable of withstanding temperatures of at least 360OF.
929.03.7 Maintenance and Custodial Service. The Contractor shall provide the following
maintenance and custodial services.
a.Maintenance. All necessary repairs of damaged, defective, or vandalized parts of the field office or materials laboratory and their associated furnishings and equipment. Maintenance operations shall continue as long as the field office or materials laboratory is occupied by the Engineer.
b.Custodial.
1.Weekly trash removal.
2.Bi-weekly floor cleaning.
3.Bi-monthly window cleaning.
4.Snow plowing, sanding and removal of snow at parking areas and walks.
5.Replacement of supplies as required to ma intain office equipment and sanitary facilities.
929.03.8 Project Sign . Both the field office and the materials laboratory shall be equipped with a
sign for the purpose of identifying the use of the structure and providing not ice against trespassing. The Field Office Identification Sign is detailed in the RI Standard Details.
929.04 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT. "Field Office" and "Materials Laboratory" will both be
measured by the number of calendar months said facilities are used under the Contract.
929.05 BASIS OF PAYMENT. "Field Office" and "Materials Laboratory" will be paid for at their
respective contract unit prices per month as list ed in the Proposal. The prices so-stated constitute full and complete compensation for furnishing, maintaining, and subsequently removing the field office or materials laboratory, together with all associated costs of computer equipment and peripherals and supplies, facsimile modems, including all costs associated with electrical utility, heating, lighting, air conditioning, water, sewer and telephone connections, permits, identification sign, maintenance, custodial services and supplies, and all incidentals required to provide this service, complete and accepted by the Engineer. 9−62 The timely provision of field offices and materials laboratories for use by the State's engineering force shall be mandatory consideration for initial payments to the Contractor for any and all work performed. SECTION 930 PLANT FIELD LABORATORY
930.01 DESCRIPTION . This work consists of furnishing a building at the site of the production
plant suitable for the housing and use of equipment required to carry out the various tests and for the recording and processing of the results of said tests, all in accordance with these Specifications. The building shall be for the exclusive use of the Engineer or his representatives during all production for the purpose of testing and recording the results of said testing. 930.02 GENERAL PLANT FIELD LABORATORY REQUIREMENTS.
930.02.1 Location. The laboratory shall be located within its own building, or if the Engineer
permits, it may be part of an existing building. In this case, the laboratory portions of the building shall be entirely partitioned off from the remaining unrelated areas and must meet all other laboratory requirements. The use of a trailer, utilit y control room such as electric, telephone, water, sewage, etc., as a Department designated laboratory and/or office is not permitted. The laboratory shall be within sight distance of the plant and sampling rack (bituminous only) and an unobstructed line-of-sight shall be maintained at all times. 930.02.2 Construction. The laboratory building shall be a room at least 200 square feet with ceiling height at least 7½-feet. The floor shall be sturdy and level (note that some equipment requires mounting to a concrete foundation). The building shall be watertight. There shall be at least two standard windows equipped with shades and screens and two doors equipped with adequate locks. At least one door and window shall open to the outside external environment when the laboratory is located on an external wall. 930.02.3 Other Requirements.
a.In case of theft or breakdown, all equipment involved shall be repaired or replaced by the Contractor within 48 hours. Production of any material shall be discontinued until the equipment is repaired or replaced. In the event buildings are destroyed or rendered untenable for any reason they shall be replaced within two weeks. In the interim, the Contractor shall provide temporary facilities for laboratory operations.
b.The Contractor shall furnish all water, fuel, and electrical power required to conduct the various tests. Additional laboratory equipment not listed herein may be required to properly facilitate an AASHTO or ASTM test procedure (i.e. water bath thermometers, water bath heater / circulator, timers / stopwatches, etc.) and are considered incidental to this item.
c.When both bituminous and cement concrete mixing plants are located in the same compound and when the Contractor provides one laboratory building for both bituminous and
Source: Rhode Island Standard Specifications (Bluebook), 2024 Edition. Pages 588–594 of 826.