Specifications include, but are not limited to: 6.1 Department Documents: All applicable Department documents referenced herein shall be a condition of this Agreement. All Department documents, directives, procedures, and standard forms are available through the Department’s Website or through the Turnpike Enterprise Office. 6.2 Office Automation: Provide all software and hardware necessary to efficiently and effectively carry out the responsibilities under this Agreement. Provide each inspection staff with a laptop computer (or tablet) running PrC or any subsequent application using a mobile broadband connection at the jobsite. All computer coding shall be input by consultant personnel using equipment furnished by them. All informational, contractual, and other business required for this project will be through a system of paperless electronic means. When the specifications require a written submission of documentation, such documents must be submitted electronically. All documents requiring a signature must be executed electronically by both parties in accordance with Chapter 668, Florida Statutes, and have the same force and effect as a written signature. The Department will provide a web-based collaboration site to facilitate the electronic document exchange. All persons requiring access to the collaboration site shall be identified during the preconstruction conference. All persons that normally sign paper documents, and will be using the site, must acquire digital signature certificates. Ownership and possession of computer equipment and related software provided by the Consultant shall remain with the Consultant at all times. The Consultant shall retain responsibility for risk of loss or damage to said equipment during performance of this Agreement. Field office equipment shall be maintained and operational at all times. 6.3 Field Office: Provide a field office with sufficient room and furnishings to effectively carry out responsibilities under this Scope of Services. Field office shall be approved by the Department. Field office expenses will be compensated in accordance with Exhibit “B”, Method of Compensation. 6.4 Vehicles: Equip vehicles with appropriate safety equipment to effectively carry out the requirements of this Agreement. Vehicles shall have the Consultant’s name and phone number visibly displayed on both sides of the vehicle. 6.5 Field Equipment: Supply survey, inspection, and testing equipment essential to perform services under this Agreement; such equipment includes non-consumable and non-expendable items. Hard hats and safety vests shall have the Consultant’s name visibly displayed. Equipment described herein and expendable materials under this Agreement will remain the property of the Consultant and shall be removed at completion of the work. Handling of nuclear density gauges shall be in compliance with license requirements. The use of any Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), drone, or similar system to accomplish contract activities must comply with federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Retain responsibility for risk of loss or damage to said equipment during performance of this Agreement. Maintain field office equipment at all times.
