**Construction Specification 96---Field Office**

**1. Scope**

This work shall consist of furnishing and maintaining a field office for
the exclusive use of the engineer and other employees of the owner.

**2. Logistics**

The approximate location of the office shall be as shown on the
drawings. Office space provided under this contract item shall be
separated from any space used by the contractor for other purposes.

The field office and appurtenances shall be set up, equipped, and made
ready for use within 20 days of the receipt of the written Notice to
Proceed, unless otherwise specified in section 5. The field office and
appurtenances shall remain the property of the contractor and shall be
maintained in good condition and appearance until completion of the
contract work.

When a mobile field office facility is furnished, it shall be leveled,
blocked, and anchored in accordance with Standard A 225.1 of
Manufactured Home Installations, 1987 of the National Conference of
States on Building Codes and Standards, Inc., or the requirements of the
local government that has jurisdiction.

The contractor shall install, provide, and maintain all utilities except
telephone service as outlined in section 5. Contractor shall provide
access to the telephone company and authorization for the installation
of telephone service for the use of NRCS and their agents. Utility
service maintenance may include heating fuel, electricity, water, and
sewer. Contractor shall provide a sanitary facility (toilet) in
accordance with the minimum OSHA Safety and Health Requirements for use
by NRCS and their agents (see table 96--1, footnote 1).

The contractor shall provide and maintain a reasonable access road to
the field office location together with parking for a minimum of four
vehicles in the proximity of the field office site.

Upon completion and acceptance of the project work, the contractor shall
remove the field office from the project site and, unless otherwise
directed, shall restore all areas affected by the field office
installation, including the entrance road and parking areas, to a
condition equal to or better than existed before installation of the
field office.

**3. Materials and furnishings**

The contractor shall furnish all materials and furnishings as set forth
below:

a\. Provide the type of field office as specified in section 5 of this
specification.

b\. The field office shall include, or possess as a minimum, the
features shown below and as specified in table 96--1 for the office type
specified:

\(1\) Be provided with all items in a clean, usable condition.

\(2\) Be structurally sound, entirely enclosed, secure, and waterproof.

\(3\) Have a ceiling height of not less than 7 feet.

\(4\) Be attractively painted on the outside with a finished interior.

\(5\) Be provided with two exterior doors except type C office shall
have one door. The doors shall be equipped with dead-bolt type cylinder
locks, including four keys for each lock. Exterior lock and hasps, or
equivalent, shall also be provided for each door.

\(6\) Windows shall be equipped with screens and with provisions for
opening and closing. Latches or other approved locking provisions to
secure the windows shall be provided.

\(7\) Window blinds shall be available and provided for all windows.

\(8\) Be provided with adequate artificial lighting to provide an
average of 50 candlepower to all work areas within the office. Overhead
lamps for each desk and drafting table shall be provided. Electric
service shall be continuous for the period the field office is being
used to service this contract. Electric lights and power service shall
be supplied with at least four grounded duplex convenience outlets
installed in each room.

\(9\) Be provided with an approved heating system capable of maintaining
a temperature of at least 70 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the office
during the periods of cold weather that can be expected to occur during
the construction period.

\(10\) Be provided with an approved air conditioner(s) with a minimum
capacity of 15,000 BTUs for each office room.

\(11\) Be provided with an electric or gas water heater with a 5-gallon
minimum capacity.

c\. The field office shall be furnished with the following listed
minimum equipment in good condition and as specified in table 96--1:

\(1\) Desk(s) shall have a minimum of two drawers on each side and have
minimum surface dimension of 30 inches by 60 inches. A standard office
chair with arm rests and casters shall be provided with each desk.

\(2\) A slant-top adjustable height drafting table, with approximate
dimensions of 36 inches wide by 60 inches long and a 36-inch height, and
an adjustable height drafting stool.

\(3\) Work table with the approximate dimensions of 30 inches wide by 60
inches long and 30 inches high, a portable meeting table with
approximate dimensions of 36 inches wide by 72 inches long and 30 inches
high, and at least six folding or stacking office chairs.

\(4\) Closets with a minimum clear height of 7 feet and approximately 24
inches by 30 inches equipped with two adjustable and removable shelves.

\(5\) Bookcases or built-in shelving equivalent to five 4-foot-long
shelves, each 10-inches wide and 12-inches high, suitably located to
reflect an office environment.

\(6\) One two-burner propane or natural gas stove or electric grill that
can accommodate two 12-inch diameter pans. Heating capacity shall be
adequate to remove soil moisture to meet the requirements of the ASTM
quick-dry method.

\(7\) Underwriters Laboratory approved wall-mounted fire extinguisher
with a minimum rating of 10 ABC.

\(8\) Minimum of one 16-unit first aid kit approved or certified by the
American Red Cross or equivalent.

\(9\) Four-drawer, locking, fireproof metal file cabinet with two keys
provided.

\(10\) Electrical refrigerated cold water drinking equipment supplied
with potable drinking water and disposable cups for the duration of the
contract.

\(11\) Racks for hanging drawings, together with holders or clamps, to
accommodate 24- by 36-inch maximum size sheets.

\(12\) Nonskid steps and landing platform with safety handrail for each
entrance.

\(13\) One inside and usable sanitary facility (flush type) located
within a private room.

\(14\) One utility sink approximately 24 inches by 24 inches equipped
with hot and cold running water.

\(15\) One microwave oven with specifications as listed in footnote 2 to
table 96--1.

d\. Before mobilizing and setting up the field office, the contractor
shall prepare and submit detailed plans of the office to the engineer.

e\. The contractor shall provide access to the engineer for visual
verification that the office and equipment meet contract requirements
before mobilizing the field office to the work site.

**4. Payment**

This item is not measured, but is paid at the contract lump sum price
established for this bid item in the contract, including mobilization
and demobilization. The following progress payment schedule applies
unless other provisions are outlined in section 5 of this specification:

• 40 percent of the lump sum price bid will be payable for the first
monthly progress payment following satisfactory delivery and setup
complete with full service installed.

• 20 percent of payment will be retained to cover the removal of service
and demobilization following completion of the work and will be included
in the final payment.

• 40 percent remaining will be prorated over the balance of the contract
in accordance with the planned construction schedule.

Payment as described herein is full compensation for all labor,
material, supplies, equipment, rental fees, utility charges (excluding
telephone service charges), and incidentals required to provide, equip,
maintain, insure, and cleanup the site following demobilization of the
field office unit.

**5. Items of work and construction details**

Table 96--1 Equipment for field office types

Equipment - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Field office
type - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -\
      A       B       C

Floor space (ft2) 480 (2 rooms) 360 (2 rooms) 120 (1 room)

Window space (ft2)  66  50  30

Air conditioning Yes Yes Yes

Desk and chair   3   2   1

Rack for drawings   1   1 - - -

Work tables   2   1   1

Meeting table   1   1 - - -

Drafting table and stool   2   1 - - -

4-drawer file (D label) metal file cabinet   2   1 - - -

Folding/office chairs  10   8   4

Electric water cooler   1   1   1

Inside sanitary facility   1 [1]{.underline}/   1 [1]{.underline}/   1
[1]{.underline}/

Oven, microwave   1 [2]{.underline}/   1 [2]{.underline}/ - - -

Cupboards, closets, etc. [     3]{.underline}/ [     3]{.underline}/
[     3]{.underline}/

2-burner stove   1   1 - - -

Fire extinguisher   1   1   1

First aid kit (16 unit)   1   1   1

Utility sink   1   1 - - -

Window blinds Yes Yes No

Electrical service Yes Yes [     4]{.underline}/

Desk and table lamps Yes Yes No

1/ Exterior self-contained sanitary facilities within 100 feet of the
office with maintenance service is an option.

2/ A variable power microwave oven with minimum inside dimensions of 12
inch by 10 inch by 10 inch. The maximum power setting on the microwave
oven shall operate at approximately 650 watts. The microwave oven shall
have at least one power setting that operates at between 300 and 400
watts.

3/ Reasonable number for the size of the office.

4/ A generator to provide electric service for heating, lighting, and
calculators is sufficient. Contractor is responsible for maintenance,
fuel supplies, and service.