Specifications include, but are not limited to: 9.1MaterialsThe Bidder shall include in the bid price, all cables and incidental items necessary for complete operation of each PDMS System.All hardware furnished by the vendor shall be new and of recent manufacture; no used or refurbished hardware is allowed. Firmware and software must be tested and in working order; prototype firmware or software willnot be permitted.The vendor shall register with the manufacturer(s) all equipment, firmware, and software in the name of the Department. Electronic Copies of the registration forms shall be forwarded to the Department.The vendor shall store and handle all materials and equipment in a clean, dry location, free of construction dust, precipitation and excess moisture in such a manner as not to degrade quality, serviceability, or appearance. This storage environment shall be adhered to but not limited to delivery holding areas and assembly areas.9.2Materials and FabricationAll equipment and component parts furnished shall be new, be of the latest design, recent manufacture, and in operable condition at the time of delivery. No part or attachment shall be substituted or applied contrary to the manufacturer’s recommendations and standard practices. All equipment is to be procured from a manufacturer or manufacturers who have been engaged in the manufacture of such equipment for a period of five (5) years or more. Submit certifications from the various manufacturers that ensure essential equipment provided will be carried in factory stock for a period of at least ten (10) years.All materials for the PDMS System shall be new, corrosion resistant, and unaffected by water spray salt, oil, gasoline, and all other contaminants in the quantities normally found along the edge of the roadway. The PDMS System construction, materials, and operations shall conform to all National Electric Code (NEC) and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards.All electronic equipment shall be of solid-state design and modular construction. Individual electronic modules shall provide easy service access and shall be field replaceable. The design shall be such as to prevent incorrect assembly or installation of connectors, fasteners, etc., where possible malfunction or personnel hazards might occur. Each item of equipment shall be designed to protect personnel from exposure to high voltage during equipment operation, adjustments and maintenance.The PDMS System and all associated control and electronics equipment, and enclosures shall be designed for outdoor installation. All environmental testing shall be successfully performed prior to delivery of the PDMS System and/or associated equipment. If requested by the Department, the vendor shall supply manufacturer and/or third party certification for equipment. Provide all equipment to operate in a range of -35 Degrees F to +120 Degrees F at a relative humidity not exceeding 99%, non-condensing, unless otherwise specified. The design life of the PDMS, including all sign components, operating 24 hours per day, shall be at least 10 years within the environmental conditions as specified. The vendor shall deliver to the Department a list containing the manufacturer certified design life for all PDMS components provided.All electrical materials and equipment used for which there are established Underwriters Laboratories (UL) and Electrical Testing Laboratories (ETL) standards shall bear the UL and ETL labels.9.3Regulations and CodesAll electrical equipment shall conform to the standards of National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), National Electric Safety Council (NESC), National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA),Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and the Electronic Industries Association/Telecommunications Industry Association (EIA/TIA) where applicable.All system wiring, conduit, grounding hardware, and circuit breakers shall be in conformance with the issue of the National Electrical Code (NEC) in effect on the date of the bid. All electrical conductors shall be copper.All roadside trailers, vehicles, and poles on which PDMS are mounted must be in compliance with the 2016 edition of the Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware (MASH).Otherwise, whenever references are made in these provisions, they are considered to mean the code, ordinance or standard that is in effect at the time of the bid advertisement.
