Saturday, January 31, 2015

SECTION 01590 FIELD OFFICES AND SHEDS

This spec was part of the Des Plaines, IL River WRF project that bid Feb 26, 2015.

SECTION 01590 FIELD OFFICES AND SHEDS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Temporary field offices and sheds.

B. Maintenance and cleaning.

C. Removal.

1.2 USE OF EXISTING FACILITIES

A. Existing facilities shall not be used for field offices or for storage.

1.3 USE OF PERMANENT FACILITIES

A. Permanent facilities shall not be used for field offices or for storage.


PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT, FURNISHINGS

A. Materials, Equipment, Furnishings:  Serviceable, new or used, adequate for required purpose.

2.2 CONSTRUCTION

A. Portable or mobile buildings, or buildings constructed with floors raised above ground, securely fixed to foundations, with steps and landings at entrance doors.

B. Construction:  Structurally sound, secure, weather tight enclosures for office and storage spaces. Maintain during progress of Work; remove at completion of Work.

C. Temperature Transmission Resistance of Floors, Walls, and Ceilings: Compatible with occupancy and storage requirements.

D. Exterior Materials: Weather resistant, finished in one color acceptable to Owner.

E. Interior Materials in Offices:  Sheet type materials for walls and ceilings, pre-finished or painted; resilient floors and bases.

F. Lighting for Offices: 50 ft-C at desk top height, exterior lighting at entrance doors.
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G. Fire Extinguishers:  Appropriate type fire extinguisher at each office and each storage area.

H. Interior Materials in Storage Sheds:  As required to provide specified conditions for storage of products.

2.3 ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL

A. Heating, Cooling, and Ventilating for Offices:  Automatic equipment to maintain comfortable conditions. 70 degrees F heating and 72 degrees F cooling.

B. Storage Spaces:  Heating and ventilation as needed to maintain Products in accordance with Contract Documents; adequate lighting for maintenance and inspection of Products.

2.4 CONTRACTOR OFFICE AND FACILITIES

A. Size:  For Contractor's needs and to provide space for project meetings.

B. Telephone and Fax:  As required for Contractor's needs.  Contractors shall pay for service installation and monthly phone bills.

C. Furnishings in Meeting Area:  Conference table and chairs to seat at least 10 persons; racks and files for Contract Documents, submittals, and project record documents.

D. Other Furnishings:  Contractor's option.

E. Equipment:  Six adjustable band protective helmets for visitors, one 10 inch outdoor weather thermometer.

2.5 ENGINEER'S OFFICE

A. Contractor shall provide a separate trailer or a separate space in the Contractor’s trailer for sole use of Engineer, with separate entrance door with new lock and two keys.

B. Area: Minimum 100 sq ft, minimum dimension 8 ft for office.

C. Windows: Minimum two, with minimum total area of 15 percent of floor area, with operable sash and insect screens. Locate to provide views of construction area.

D. Minimum ten 110 volt duplex convenience outlets, at least one on each wall.

E. Telephone:
1. Provide 1 pushbutton speakerphone with one automatic answering and recoding machine.
2. Owner will pay for monthly telephone bills. The initial hookup and establishment of telephone services shall be paid by the Contractor.

F. Scanner / Printer Machine: Provide one (1) scanner / laser printer multi-function machine, Brother MFC-7222, or equal.  Contractor shall provide service and supplies through duration of project.
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G. Sanitary Facilities: Convenient access to private lavatory toilet facilities.

H. Drinking water:  Bottled water service/dispenser in trailer.

I. Furnishings:
1. One 60” x 30” desk, double pedestal with five drawers plus center drawer, and lamp.
2. One drafting table, 36” x 72”, with one equipment drawer and full width parallel straight edge.
3. Plan rack with 12 hangers to hold working Drawings, shop drawings, and record documents.
4. Two standard four-drawer legal - size metal filling cabinet with locks and two keys per lock.
5. One swivel arm chair.
6. Four straight chairs.
7. One waste basket.
8. Two metal bookshelves, 3 shelves each, 34” width.
9. One drafting table stool.
10. Two tackboards, 36” x 30”.
11. First-aid kit.
12. One refrigerator, 3 cu. Ft. minimum
13. One coat rack with shelf.
14. One table top copy machine and stand:
a. 8 ½” x11” and 11” x 17” sheet feed trays.
b. Dry toner.
c. Capacity:  15 copies per minute minimum.
d. Provide paper, toner and maintenance required for proper operation.

J. Environmental controls: Thermostatically controlled heating and cooling as specified above.

2.6 STORAGE AREAS AND SHEDS

A. Size to storage requirements for products of individual Sections, allowing for access and orderly provision for maintenance and for inspection of products to requirements of Section 01600.


PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 PREPARATION

A. Fill and grade sites for temporary structures to provide drainage away from buildings.

3.2 INSTALLATION

A. Install office spaces ready for occupancy 15 days after date fixed in Notice to Proceed.

B. Parking: Contractor shall provide two parking spaces as specified in Section 01500 for use by the Engineer, connected to office by walk.
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C. Employee Residential Occupancy:  Not allowed on Owner's property.

D. Provide temporary services required for field offices as specified in Section 01500.

3.3 MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING

A. Contractor shall provide weekly janitorial services, cleaning, trash removal and maintenance for Engineer’s office, Contractor’s office and storage areas.

B. Contractor shall maintain approach walks free of mud, water, and snow.

3.4 REMOVAL

A. At completion of Work, Contractor shall remove buildings, foundations, utility services, and debris. Restore areas.


END OF SECTION

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