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S154-03M.doc

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  Use on all projects when 154 is a bid item.

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**Section 154. - CONTRACTOR SAMPLING AND TESTING**

**Construction Requirements**

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  Use subsection 154.02 on all projects with concrete.

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**154.02 Sampling.** [Add the following:]{.underline}

Perform the initial curing of all concrete test cylinders. Provide for
transporting the government verification cylinders to the FHWA-Central
Federal Lands Highway's Laboratory unless other testing facilities are
authorized by the CO.

Label each concrete mold with the name and number of the Project, the
cylinder number, date molded, location of the sample, and the test age
(i.e. -- 7, 14, or 28 days). Label the mold after casting and the
cylinder after stripping to ensure the sample can be identified
throughout the entire curing process.

Provide the required cylinder molds.

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  Use subsection 154.03 on all projects.

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**154.03 Testing** [Add the following:]{.underline}

Where Process Control Sampling and Testing frequencies in Table 153-1
are identical to the Sampling and Testing Tables for all applicable work
the Process Control Samples may be used for acceptance.

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  Use subsections 154.03A and 154.03B on all projects with material
  testing. Check with the COE regarding the need for and availability of
  a Government-furnished field laboratory to the project. (Small, short
  duration projects many not warrant a Government trailer). If a
  Government-furnished field laboratory is not available or warranted, do
  not include Section 154.03 A.

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**154.03A Field Laboratory (Government-Furnished).** Refer to the
"Notice To Bidders**"** in the bid proposal for information regarding
the option to use a Government-Furnished field laboratory.

If the bid option "Item 15401-0000, Contractor Testing, Using Government
Furnished Field Laboratory" is **exercised,** the government will
provide for the Contractor's use a mobile field laboratory, including
testing equipment as follows:

-   [Pine AFG1A Gyratory Compactor (only include on Superpave
    projects)]{.mark}

-   NCAT Thermolyne Ignition Oven

-   [AASHTO T 209 Rice Vacuum Equipment (only include on Superpave
    projects)]{.mark}

-   AASHTO T 166 Bulk Specific Gravity of Compacted Mix Equipment

-   Convection Oven

-   Liquid Limit Machine and Grooving Tool

-   30,000 Gram Balance

-   12,000 Gram Balance

-   4,600 Gram Balance (readable to 0.01)

-   Platform Scale

-   Mechanical Compactor (Moisture Density) and Accessories

-   8-inch Sieve Shaker and Sieve Stack

-   12-inch Sieve Shaker and Sieve Stack

-   Drill Press with Muller

-   Large Sample Splitter

-   Small Sample Splitter

Provide any additional equipment or facilities necessary to fulfill the
requirements of the Contract.

Transport the laboratory from 12300 West Dakota Avenue, Lakewood, CO to
the point of use and return the laboratory to the same Lakewood address
upon completion of the work. The trailer will be available upon issuance
of Notice to Proceed and must be returned no later than 14 days
following final acceptance of the contract. Contact the CFLHD Equipment
Depot at (**720) 963-3386** for specific directions to the laboratory
storage location.

Assume responsibility for the replacement of any and all missing or
damaged equipment and for the repair of any damage to the laboratory.
**Replacement cost for missing or damaged equipment or facilities will
be deducted from any remaining monies owed the Contractor. If sufficient
funds are not available under the Contract for such retention, the
Contractor agrees to make payment directly to the Government for any
damaged or missing equipment or facilities.**

Specifics:

> Furnished equipment will be inspected by the Government by checking,
> standardizing, calibrating and/or verifying, as appropriate, in
> accordance with applicable AASHTO and ASTM standards. The Government
> equipment inspection will be completed after the laboratory has been
> moved to its permanent location on the project site prior to actual
> use in project testing and at least once a year thereafter. Notify the
> CO at least 30 days in advance of intent to use the testing equipment
> on the project so that Government equipment inspection can be
> scheduled and performed. Assume responsibility for additional
> equipment inspections prior to the Government's yearly inspection if
> the mobile laboratory is moved. Maintain records documenting these
> inspections in the laboratory.
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> Maintain equipment in proper operating condition. Do not use equipment
> that is found to be deficient or defective. Mark deficient or
> defective equipment and take it out-of-service and immediately notify
> the CO. If Government-furnished testing components fail through no
> fault or negligence of the Contractor, the Government will replace or
> repair the equipment in the most expeditious manner practicable.
> Requests for time extension and/or delay damages will not be granted
> for delays of less than 48 hours for any one occurrence, or for
> cumulative delays amounting to less than 5 (five) days in any one
> 365-day period. Requests for time extensions or damages due to
> equipment-related delays caused by equipment misuse or other
> Contractor fault will not be granted.

-   Furnish water to the Government-provided field laboratory which is
    clear and free of oil, acid, rust, alkali, sugar, and vegetable
    substances. Furnish 120/240-volt, 60-cycle, single-phase current
    adequate to operate all of the Government field laboratory
    facilities at all times as required by the CO. Supply enough power
    to support a 200 amp service panel. Equip the power supply with a
    regulator that limits the voltage of the power furnished to the
    laboratory to not less than 220 volts and not more than 240 volts.

-   All equipment provided by the Government and replaced by the
    Contractor will remain with the laboratory and will become the
    property of the Government.

-   Use of the laboratory is limited to testing materials in connection
    with this contract.

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  If a Government-furnished field laboratory is not available to the
  project, do not include the first portion of the first sentence which
  states, "If the Government-furnished field laboratory bid option is not
  exercised." Include the remainder of the sentence which states,
  "Furnish a laboratory equipped with all test equipment necessary to
  satisfy the requirements of the contract."

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**154.03B Field Laboratory (Contractor-Furnished).** If the
Government-furnished field laboratory bid option is not exercised,
furnish a laboratory equipped with all test equipment necessary to
satisfy the requirements of the contract.

The sampling and testing services of a commercial laboratory meeting or
exceeding the requirements described herein may be used if all contract
sampling and testing requirements are satisfied by the use of the
commercial facility.

Ensure test equipment has been checked, calibrated, standardized and/or
otherwise verified in accordance with AASHTO and ASTM standards by an
individual qualified to do this work. Ensure mobile laboratories receive
an equipment inspection after the laboratory has been moved to its
permanent location on the project site and anytime it is moved
thereafter. Inspect equipment within 45 days of actual use in project
testing and at least once a year thereafter. Do not use equipment that
has not been inspected or is found to be deficient. Mark deficient
equipment and it take out-of-service until it is repaired or replaced
and shown by subsequent inspection to perform as required. Maintain
records documenting these inspections in the laboratory. Provide
certification(s) stating the equipment conforms to testing requirements
and provide evidence of current inspection.

The CO may require the Contractor to perform testing to demonstrate
acceptable equipment and an acceptable level of technician competence.
The CO may also check equipment and inspection records to verify
condition. Repair or replace equipment not meeting applicable
requirements. Keep laboratory facilities clean and maintain equipment in
proper working condition. Provide the CO unrestricted access to the
laboratory for inspection and review.