Specifications include, but are not limited to: The selected firm shall perform the scope of work as outlined in Appendix I, Statement of Special Inspections agencies 1 and 4 and as described in the plans and specification (contract documents). The quantity of tests and inspections indicated on the proposal page are estimated for bidding purposes only. Firms shall be paid based on the actual quantity of inspections and testing performed. When responding to this bid, bidders shall be aware of the following: 1. All unit prices shall include all travel time, mileage, expenses, overhead, profit, additional insurance, taxes, and all charges of whatever kind. 2. All analyses and services shall be provided in a timely fashion as specified herein. 3. The Bidders laboratory(s) shall comply with all Federal, State, OSHA, laws, ordinances, building and fire codes. 4. The Bidders laboratory(s) shall pay/be responsible for all permits, licenses, and/or charges of similar nature. 5. The Bidders laboratory shall assign a competent service liaison to handle any problem or request. 6. Hours of Availability-normal working hours – 7:00 a.m. through 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Cancellation charge at the half day rate applies for cancellations made after 7:45 a.m. on the day of the scheduled inspection. 7. “Half day” means four (4) hours on-site. “Full day” means eight (8) hours on-site. Travel time and mileage is included in the rates above. Additional charges for these costs are not allowed. 8. Handwritten reports must be submitted to the Construction Manager daily. 9. Type written reports must be submitted within 48 hours of testing to the parties designated by the Construction Manager. 10. The Special Inspector Coordinator and Special Inspections Agent shall have the ability to send and receive communications via e-mail for the duration of the Project.