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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR ATMS EQUIPMENT


         1  VEHICLE DETECTION


1          ITEM 1. VIDEO IMAGE DETECTION CONTROLLER ASSEMBLY

            1.1        SCOPE. Work under this item shall consist of furnishing Video Image Detection (VID) processor assemblies including all ancillary components, materials, equipment and software necessary for complete installation, setup, testing and operation.

            1.2        DESCRIPTION.  The complete VIDs installation -- consisting of the VIDs processor, video interface panel, and VIDs sensors -- shall utilize image processing electronics and software to detect the presence of vehicles within user-defined detection zones, configured  within a sensor's field-of-view as displayed on a monitor or computer screen.  Whenever a vehicle enters the detection zone, the VIDs shall identify and detect the vehicle and shall communicate the vehicle's presence in one of two distinct methods: 1) The VIDs processor shall provide a "ground-true" (i.e. voltage of less then 8 VDC whenever a vehicle is located within a given detection zone, or voltage in excess of 12 VDC, but less than 24 VDC, when no vehicle is located within the detection zone) detection input for each possible detection zone through isolation circuitry into a field processor assembly; 2) The VIDs processor shall provide a serial data stream interface into the field processor assembly. The VIDs processor manufacturer shall provide written documentation of communications protocols and shall license unlimited use of the protocol to the State.  The serial data stream shall consist of volume, lane occupancy, and speed for each detection zone.  The VIDs processor shall store and broadcast data for the following user selectable intervals - 10, 20, 30, or 60 seconds.  The VIDs processor shall identify vehicle presence independent of the vehicles direction of travel through the detection zone.

            The VIDs assembly shall detect vehicle presence with a 95% accuracy or greater under the following conditions:

      1. daylight
      2. Night, whenever the illumination on the roadway pavement (as provided by street lighting) is 0.2 lux or greater
      3. adverse weather (fog, rain, snow)
      4. dusk and dawn (transition between day and night conditions)

            1.3        MATERIALS.  Each VIDs Processor assembly shall include:

                        1.3.1     VID Processor Assembly: One VIDs processor assembly, which shall provide all processing hardware and software necessary to receive the video output from the VIDs sensors, and indicate vehicle presence within the user-defined zones of detection.  The VIDs processors shall provide all input circuits and connectors necessary to receive the sensors' video and for programming the processor.  The VIDs processor shall provide all output circuits and connectors necessary to display sensors' video images, and to interface with a model 242 two-channel isolators for providing raw vehicle presence data.

                                  1.3.1.1  The VIDs processor shall meet the following minimum requirements:

        1. Process the video output from four (4) VIDs sensors.
        2. Analyze and identify vehicle presence in eight (8) user-defined detection zones per VIDs sensor (total of 32 detection zones per processor).
        3. Detection zone placement shall be flexible and user-definable as to location on the roadway (within the sensor's field-of-view), orientation, area of coverage, and number of detection zones per lane.  Once detection zone configuration is defined, the processor shall permit storage and editing capabilities.
        4. Provide 32 output circuits.  Each circuit shall provide an input voltage of less than 8 VDC to the isolator whenever a vehicle is located in the corresponding detection zone.  When no vehicle is present in the detection zone, the corresponding circuit shall provide on input voltage in excess of 12 VDC (but not more than 24 VDC) to the isolator.  Each circuit shall deliver no less than 15 ma nor more than 40 ma.
        5. Modular by design with plug-in circuit boards.
        6. Rack mounted.
        7. Serial data RS-232C input for connecting a laptop computer, and programming the processor and identifying detection zones.  The serial input connector shall be located on the front of the processor.
        8. Video output (BNC) for connecting a television monitor for testing purposes and for connection to video transmitter provided by others, and displaying video from one of the four (4) sensors.  It shall be possible to display the video from all four (4) sensors, although not simultaneously.  The video output connector shall be located on the front of the processor.
        9. Provide an indication that a vehicle is present in a detection zone.  Separate indicators shall be provided for each detection zone.  The indicators shall either be LEDs on the processor; or a change in color or intensity of the detection zone as displayed on a video monitor for test purposes.
        10. Maximum dimensions of 19-inches (W) x 11-inches (H) x 18-inches (D).
        11. Provide 12 VDC power to VIDs sensor as required in accordance with Item 1 - Video Image Detection Camera Assembly.
        12. Power requirements of 120 VAC, 60 Hz; 5 amps or less.  The processor shall be plugged into a NEMA 5-15R receptacle located in the camera assembly cabinet.  A 3-foot power cord with appropriate 3-prong plug shall be provided.

                        1.3.2     Video Interface Panel: One video interface panel which shall provide a common termination point for the video signals coming from the four (4) sensors, and shall provide facilities to protect against damage from lightning and to isolate the ground of the cables from that of the VIDs.  The video interface panel shall meet the following minimum requirements.

                                                a.         Nominal panel shall be 10-inches (W) x 12-inches (H)

                                                b.         Provide four (4) ground isolation transformers and four (4) lightning arrestors, each with 75-ohm BNC connectors

                                                c.         Ground isolation transformer shall provide 115 Db of isolation at 60 Hz.  The insertion loss shall be no greater than 0.5 Db at 1 Khz

                                                d.         The lightning arrestors shall have a surge rating of 5,000 amps (8 x 20 us) and a response time of 1 nanosecond or less.

            1.4        INTEGRATION AND TESTING

                        Included shall be on-site supervision of the installation of the VIDs controller assembly, software setup, detection zone development and fine tuning, and complete testing of VIDs installation.

                        1.4.1     The supplier of the VIDs Controller Assembly shall be responsible for on-site supervision of the installation of the VIDs Controller Assembly, including all ancillary equipment and verification of all connections.

                        1.4.2     Software Setup, Detection Zone Development, and Fine Tuning:        The supplier of the VIDs Controller Assembly shall be responsible for the complete setup of all required VIDs Controller Assembly and configuration software.  The supplier shall be responsible for the configuration of the required detection zones within each VIDs Controller Assembly up to and including the maximum of 32 detection zones per controller.  The Supplier shall notify the State prior to software configuration and detection zone setup and shall make provisions to allow two State representatives to attend and observe the procedure for each controller assembly.

                        1.4.3     Testing:  A test shall be successfully completed for each VIDs Controller Assembly provided.  The test procedure shall be prepared by the supplier and be designed to demonstrate that the VIDs hardware furnished and integrated operates correctly, and that all functions are in conformance with these Specifications.  The test procedure shall be composed of two primary segments; 1) field functionality, 2) 30-day test period.

                                    1.4.3.1  The field functionality test shall begin no earlier than 30 days after submission of the complete approved test procedure.  The field functionality test will begin within 48 hours after the engineer is advised that the equipment is ready to begin the test.  As part of the field functionality test the supplier shall demonstrate to the engineer that all installed equipment and VIDs hardware operate in conformance with these Specifications.  In addition, the field functionality test shall compare the operation of the VIDs hardware with Supplier manually collected volume, occupancy, and speed data for 2 periods of 10 minutes each.  Acceptable performance shall consist of 95 % accuracy for volume data, +/- 5 mph for average speed data, and 95% accuracy for occupancy data when compared to the manually collected data.

                                    1.4.3.2  The 30-day test shall consist of each VIDs assembly -- consisting of sensors, cabling, connections, and processor -- being tested for proper operation for 30 consecutive days.  During the testing period, all equipment at the VIDs assembly location shall operate without failure of any type.  During the 30-day test period the engineer reserves the right to conduct additional comparisons between VIDs collected data and manual or loop-based data.  Correct operation consists of continued accuracy of data as required in the field functionality test.

                                    1.4.3.3  If any component malfunctions or fails to provide the capabilities specified herein, including accurate detection, during the 30-day test period, the Supplier shall replace or repair the defective equipment within 48 hours of notification by the engineer.  Costs of correcting component malfunctions shall be borne by the Supplier.

                                    1.4.3.4  After the component malfunction has been corrected to the satisfaction of the engineer, a new 30-day test period shall be started.  The 30-day test applies only to contractor-furnished hardware,  In the event of a failure of hardware furnished by others, or failure of the ramp meter processor assembly, that prevents the 30-day test from continuing, the 30-day VIDs test will be suspended until the other hardware failures are corrected, at which time the VIDs test will resume.

            1.5        METHOD OF MEASUREMENT

                        Video Image Detection Controller Assembly will be measured as a unit for each assembly delivered as directed by the State.

            1.6        BASIS OF PAYMENT

                        Video Image Detection Controller Assembly, measured as provided above, will be paid for at the contract unit price each, which shall be payment in full for furnishing the VIDs Processor, video interface panel; for all integration, consisting of software setup and programming and fine tuning all detection zones; for all testing, consisting of test procedure development, conducting field functionality and 30-day test; and for all labor, tools, equipment, transportation and incidentals necessary to complete this item of work. 


2          ITEM 2. VIDEO IMAGE DETECTION CAMERA ASSEMBLY

            2.1        DESCRIPTION

                        Work under this item shall consist of furnishing Video Image Detection (VID) sensors and all materials and equipment necessary for a complete VIDs sensor.

            2.2        MATERIALS

                        2.2.1 Each VIDs sensor shall be identical, and shall meet or exceed the following requirements:

        1. Iage sensor shall be monochrome, charge-coupled device (CCD), 1/2-I inch format
        2. Resolution shall be 380 horizontal lines
        3. Sgnal-to-noise ratio shall be more than 46 Db, weighted at 5 lux sensor illumination, AGC off, and 25oC
        4. Mnimum illumination for usable image shall be 0.02 lux (sensor) and 0.2 lux (scene)
        5. Automatic gain control shall be selectable
        6. Video output shall be 1 Vp-p (75-ohm load)
        7. Gamma correction shall be 1.0
        8. Bright overloads shall have the ability to tolerate vehicle headlights, aimed at the sensor, without blooming or smearing
        9. Lens mount shall be a C-mount

                        2.2.2     Each sensor shall be provided with a lens with an automatic iris and neutral density spot filter.  The contractor shall determine the appropriate focal length and aperture of each lens so as to provide the optimum field-of-view for each sensor location shown on the plans.  The sensor lens shall be easily field replaceable and shall be clearly identified with the focal length and aperture.

                                    2.2.2.1  The sensor and lens shall be enclosed in an environmental enclosure.  The enclosure shall meet NEMA-4, Enclosure 4, and IP65 ratings; and shall protect the sensor and lens from dust and airborne particles, exposure to water, and temperature extremes.  The enclosure shall be fabricated from corrosion resistant aluminum, and finished in a white UV and weather-resistant paint.  The front of the enclosure shall be tempered glass.  All connections (e.g., video output, auto iris, power, etc.) shall be mounted on the rear of the enclosure, and shall have liquid-tight fittings.  Any devices required for maintaining the internal temperature of the sensor and faceplate (e.g., heater, heat pump), and for providing the appropriate power supply to the sensor, lens, and/or heaters (e.g., transformers), shall be integral to the environmental enclosure.

                                    2.2.2.2  The nominal dimensions of the environmental enclosure, including fittings, shall be 2.4-inches (H) x 4.0-inches (W) x 18.0-inches (L).  The total weight of the environmental enclosure, complete with sensor, lens, fittings, heaters, and transformers, shall not exceed 10 pounds.

                                    2.2.2.3  Supply voltage for the sensor assembly (i.e., sensor, heating elements, auto-iris) shall be 120 VAC or 12 VDC.  A 120 VAC supply shall be obtained from the power panel within the processor assembly cabinet.  A 12 VDC supply shall be obtained directly from the VIDs processor.  The total power consumption of the sensor assembly shall not exceed 4 watts.

                                    2.2.2.4  The sensor assembly shall be resistant to vibration in accordance with IEC 68-2-30, or approved equivalent. The sensor assembly shall be resistant to shock in accordance with IEC 68-2-27, NEMA TS-2 or approved equivalent.

                        2.2.3     The VIDs sensor assembly supplier shall furnish all brackets, adapters, and hardware required to mount the sensor assemblies.  The mounting assembly shall have all stainless steel or all aluminum construction, and shall support a load of 30 pounds.  The mounting assembly shall incorporate a pan and tilt head that can be manually adjusted from a horizontal position to a vertical position, and rotated 360o, then locked into place, to provide the optimum field-of-view.

            2.3        The supplier shall be responsible for field verification of sensor placement in regard to VIDs sensor, lens selection (focal length, etc.), field of view, and mounting requirements.

            2.4        METHOD OF MEASUREMENT

                        Video Image Detection Camera Assembly will be measured will be measured as a unit, each delivered as directed by the Department.

            2.5        BASIS of PAYMENT

                        Video Image Detection Camera Assembly, measured as provided above, will be paid for at the contract unit price of each, which price shall be payment in full for selecting and furnishing the complete VIDs Camera Assembly, including sensor, lens, enclosure, and mounting brackets; for field verification of equipment and mounting requirements, and for all labor, tools, equipment, transportation, and incidentals necessary to complete this item of work.


3          ITEM 3. TWO CHANNEL DETECTOR UNIT

            3.1        GENERAL

                        This specification sets forth the minimum requirements for 2 channel and 4 channel detector units.  The units shall meet as a minimum, all applicable sections of the NEMA Standard Publication No. TS2-1992.  Where differences occur, this specification shall govern.

            3.2        MATERIALS

                        3.2.1     All detector units shall be card rack units, suitable for mounting in a detector rack as specified in NEMA Standard Publication TS-2-1992.  The dimensions of the two channel units shall be 1.14" W x 4.5" H x 7.0" D.  Four channel detector cards shall measure 2.34" W x 4.5" H x 7.0" D.

                        3.2.2     Switches and control features for channel mode, channel sensitivity, crosstalk control and channel reset shall be located on the front panel of the detector card, and shall by fully accessible when the card is installed in the detector rack.

                        3.2.3     Switches for Delay/Extension Selection and Delay/Extension Timing Control shall be located on the front panel or card mounted where actuation of these features does not require disassembly.

                        3.2.4     The front panel shall be equipped with a high intensity red light emitting diode (LED) to indicate the operation of each channel.  The LED shall indicate call output and status of detector channel.

            3.3        FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS

                        3.3.1     Each channel on the detector card unit shall be capable of detecting all types of licensed vehicles at a distance of 1000 feet from the loop to the detector card.

                        3.3.2     Detector tuning shall be automatic for each channel of the detector unit.

                        3.3.3     Each channel shall have a minimum of seven different sensitivity settings to measure the change in inductance.  Each channel shall be able to sense a change in inductance between 0.01% and 1.28%.

                        3.3.4     For each channel there shall be two separate modes of operation; presence and pulse.  The mode of operation for each channel shall be able to be set independently from the other channels on the unit and shall be selectable from the front panel.

                        3.3.5     Each channel shall have an inductance range of 20 to 2500 microhenries with a Q factor of 5 or greater.

                        3.3.6     Both channels on the 2 channel unit, and channels 1&2 of the four channel unit shall be equipped with a delay/extension feature.  Timing ranges and control settings for this feature shall be in accordance with the NEMA TS2 specifications.

                        3.3.7     Detector units shall utilize sequential scanning of detector channels to minimize crosstalk.

            3.4        TESTING AND WARRANTY

                        3.4.1     Contractor shall supply a certified letter from an independent testing laboratory stating that the detector units supplied have been tested and meet NEMA environmental standards and testing requirements.

                        3.4.2     A standard detector unit from a model currently in production shall be submitted for testing and supplied under this contract.

                        3.4.3     All detector units shall be warranted by the manufacturer against mechanical and electrical defects for a minimum of two years from the date of receipt.

            3.5        METHOD OF MEASUREMENT

                        Two channel and four channel detectors will be measured separately each for type of unit supplied in accordance with the provisions specified herein.

            3.6        BASIS OF PAYMENT

                        Payment for two and four channel detectors will be made at the contract unit price each, which price will be payment in full for all equipment, labor, tools, materials, transportation, and all other incidentals thereto.   


4          ITEM 4. FOUR CHANNEL DETECTOR UNITS

            4.1        See description for Item 3, above


5          ITEM 5. OTHER DETECTION

            5.1        DESCRIPTION

                        This item is open for the bidder to propose any other type of vehicle detection technology which the bidder deems fit for the ATMS application, and which satisfy the minimum requirements as defined herein.  All proposals shall include backup documentation to substantiate the functional and operational requirements.

                        5.1.1     Vehicle detector assemblies shall be capable of sensing any licensed motor vehicle traveling through the detection area.  Speed, volume and presence shall be established for a vehicle within the detection area. 

            5.2        MATERIALS

                        5.2.1     Functional Requirements

                                    5.2.1.1  The detectors shall require no special aiming or adjusting to establish the detection area.  Their installation shall be overhead or pole-mounted, and no digging or cutting of the road pavement shall be required.  Vehicles shall be detected at speeds of 5 to 98 miles per hour (8 to 157 km/hr).  The vehicle speed detectors shall be directional, with the detection direction user selectable.

                                    5.2.1.2  Detectors shall be capable of operating over an ambient temperature range of -30o F (-34 C) to 158o F (70 C), and a relative humidity range of 0 to 95 percent non-condensing.

                                    5.2.1.3  Capabilities shall exist to collect, via one or more detector units, vehicle volumes, speeds and presence.  Processing capabilities shall exist such that data collection can be provide as an aggregation of this data over multiple lanes of travel (Wide beam detector), or on individual, unique lanes of travel (Narrow beam detector).  Specific requirements of these assemblies are as follows:

                                                A.        Wide beam detectors shall be capable of operating from 12 to 28 feet above the roadway.  The detector    shall cover a minimum of four travel lanes, and have a typical range of 400 to 800 feet (30.5 m).  This distance shall not be affected by weather conditions.

                                                B.         Narrow beam detectors shall be capable of operating up to 32 feet above the roadway.  The detection area shall not exceed 8 feet in width at the maximum mounting height. This distance shall not be affected by weather conditions.

                        5.2.2     Electrical Requirements

                                    5.2.2.1  The detector shall operate from 115 VAC or 11 to 16 volts DC, average current draw shall not exceed 170 mA.  The detector shall have a serial data communications port, which shall be a subset of the RS-232C standard.  It shall consist of the following signals:

                                                - Transmit Data

                                                -  Receive Data

                                                -  Data Carrier Detect

                                                -  Ground

                                    5.2.2.2  The serial port shall operate at a minimum of 1200 baud.  The detector assembly shall include all necessary line drivers or amplifiers so that it can transmit its signal up to 2000 feet.  The detector shall be provided with an internal LED to indicate vehicle activity.  Speed detectors shall have a means of setting their thresholds.  The thresholds shall be in 1 MPH increments, and shall be field selectable.  Presence detectors shall have a means of setting a minimum / maximum detection range, mode of operation and pulse timing.  There shall be no adjustments required for detector operation.

                        5.2.35.2.3          Physical Characteristics

                                    5.2.3.1  The vehicle detector shall be housed in a weather-tight enclosure.  All detector parts shall be made of corrosion resistant material and the detector shall have no moving parts or require any routine maintenance.  All electronic circuitry shall be protected and moisture proof. 

                                    5.2.3.2  The detector unit shall be equipped with a termination panel. The termination panel shall be a weather-tight enclosure with a gasketed screw on the cover.  The termination panel shall also be equipped with a water-tight cable clamp for a lead-in cable.  Electronic circuitry shall be protected from moisture and fungus growth.  A mounting flange shall be provided for bolting or strapping the detector to various types of surfaces.

                        5.2.4     Detector Operation

                                    5.2.4.1  Vehicle detection shall be based on vehicle speed or presence, and shall be output via the serial data port, in an ASCII format. 

                                    5.2.4.2  Speed shall be accurate to +/- 3 MPH.  An optically isolated closure shall be made for a minimum of 125 ms upon detection of a vehicle.  A second optically isolated closure shall be made for a minimum of 125 ms at a variable time after the first closure.  The variable time between closures is expected to be directly proportional to the established vehicle speed.

                        5.2.5     Detector Processor / Multiplexer

                                    5.2.5.1  A detector processor / multiplexer shall be available for purposes of collecting real-time traffic information from the individual vehicle detectors and compacting it into a character string for once per second communications.  The detector processor / multiplexer shall interface with up to eight vehicle detectors.  The detector processor / multiplexer shall contain a 12 volt DC (nominal) power supply to power up to eight vehicle detectors.  The detector processor / multiplexer shall have internal jumpers to select the transmission baud rate and RS-232 or RS-422 mode.  It shall connect to the data modem described herein via a 25 pin D connector.  Output to the modem shall be RS-232, 1200 baud.  Input from the detectors shall be either RS-232 or RS-422, 1200 or higher baud.

                                    5.2.5.2  The detector processor / multiplexer shall have 8, six position connectors to interface with the vehicle detectors.

                        5.2.6     Data Modem

                                    5.2.6.1  A shelf mounted data modem shall be available for installation at each detection site.  This modem shall meet the following minimum requirements:

                                                -           Data rate of 0 to 2400 bps asynchronous over unconditioned lines

                                                -           Selectable transmitter output level from 0 to -12 dBm in 2 dBm steps

                                                -           Frequency shift keying modulation

                                                -           RS-232C interface

                                                -           Carrier frequencies 1200 Hz Mark, 2200 Hz space

                                                -           600 ohm line impedance

                                                -           Temperature range of -40o C to 75o C

                                                -           Humidity range of 0 to 95% non-condensing

                                    5.2.6.2  The modem shall be equipped with the following indicators:

                                                -           Request to send

                                                -           Clear to send

                                                -           Carrier detect

                                                -           Receive data

                                                -           Transmit data

                                                -           Test mode

                                                -           Power

            5.3        METHOD OF MEASUREMENT

                        This item will be measured for each complete detection unit or assembly provided.  Final determination of the measurement made for each detection unit or system will be at the discretion of the Department.

            5.4        BASIS OF PAYMENT

                        This item will be paid for at the contract unit price for DETECTION as proposed by the bidder of the type specified, which price shall constitute complete payment for all materials and hardware -- including that necessary for mounting, termination panel, line drivers, labor, tools, and work incidental thereto.

            5.5        DOCUMENTATION

                        As a minimum, the vendor shall provide a completed Conformance Ticket, detector units shall have unique serial numbers, and technical documentation explaining the following subjects shall be provided.

                                    -           Theory of Operation

                                    -           Serial Communication Protocol

                                    -           Detector Processor/Multiplexer Protocol

                                    -           Interconnect and Logic Diagram

                                    -           Installation guide

                                    -           Trouble-shooting guide

                                    -           Recommended spare parts list


6          ITEM 6. TRAINING

            6.1        DESCRIPTION

                        Work under this item shall consist of providing qualified instructors and all materials for training Department personnel and other designated personnel in the operation and maintenance of the various components furnished under the items for vehicle detection.

            6.2        MATERIALS

                        The contractor shall develop and submit training course outlines and samples of all training aids and manuals to the engineer for approval at least forty-five (45) days prior to the proposed scheduled start of the training sessions.  Written approval of this material shall be required prior to the final scheduling of the training sessions or the final production of training materials.  Training shall not begin until after approval of the submitted training material, and a minimum of 10 working days after acceptance of the operation and maintenance manuals specified under the Item Documentation.

                        As part of this item, the Contractor shall provide three sets of all test equipment needed to perform the tests called for in this specification.  The Contractor shall also provide 3 sets of any and all test equipment needed to perform routine maintenance on the equipment furnished under this category of the specification. The training sessions described under this item shall include training on the use of the test equipment furnished by the Contractor.

            6.3        CONSTRUCTION METHODS

                        All training sessions shall be conducted at locations within Salt Lake County, Utah, to be designated by the Department.  Training sessions shall not overlap unless otherwise permitted by the Department.

                        6.3.1     Training shall consist of formal classroom lectures as well as “hands-on” training.  "Hands-on" training shall consist of working with the actual equipment.

                        6.3.2     Three (3) training sessions shall be provided for each equipment item and subsystem as follows:

                                                •           Vehicle Detection and Test Equipment   3 days

                        6.3.3     A "day" of training shall consist of 6 hours. The two sessions for each equipment category/subsystem shall be identical in content. The training sessions shall not overlap unless otherwise permitted by the engineer.  The attendance of each session shall not be more than 30 people.  Each session shall provide a basic understanding of the equipment and subsystems and their operation and maintenance.  These training sessions shall include as appropriate, and as a minimum:

                        6.3.4     The contractor shall video tape all training sessions, and provide the tapes to the Department for training new personnel in the future.

            6.4        METHOD OF MEASUREMENT

                        Training will be measured as a Lump Sum which shall cover all preparation of course materials and as well as the time and human resources to provide and run the course at a location to be determined by the Department.

            6.5        BASIS of PAYMENT

                        Training, measured as provided above, will be paid for at the contract unit price Lump Sum, which price shall be full compensation for furnishing instructors and training materials; for providing the training sessions; and for all labor, equipment, transportation, and incidentals necessary to complete this item of work.


7          ITEM 7. ENGINEERING FIELD SERVICES

            7.1        DESCRIPTION

                        The supplier shall provide on-site services when requested by UDOT, including, but not limited to:

                                    •           Assist the Department with design of  detection system operation

                        7.1.1     Field services shall be provided by experienced personnel familiar with use of the equipment and software. Experienced personnel shall include, but not be limited to, instructors, engineers, and field technicians.

                        7.1.2     Payment for on-site services will be on an 8-hour "person-day" basis with a minimum order of two (2) full days.

                        7.1.3     Time required to travel from out of state to Utah shall not be eligible for payment. Travel time within Utah between UDOT sites is included in the ‘person-day’.

                        7.1.4     All direct costs of travel, accommodations, and meals shall be included in the unit bid price per day for on-site services. No separate payments will be made for these travel costs.

                        7.1.5     On-site services may be required anywhere in the State of Utah. Field services will be scheduled at least two weeks in advance.

                        7.1.6     No payment will be made for on-site services which are required to trouble-shoot or resolve problems caused by malfunctions or failures of vendor’s equipment or for work done under warranty.

            7.2        METHOD OF MEASUREMENT

                        Engineering Field Services will be measured as Days, with each day consisting of an eight hour "person-day".

            7.3        BASIS of PAYMENT

                        Engineering Field Services, measured as provided above, will be paid for at the contract unit price per day, which price shall be full compensation for furnishing field personnel to provide the field engineering services; and for all labor, equipment, transportation, and incidentals necessary to complete this item of work.


8          ITEM 8. ALLOWANCE FOR MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS

            8.1        DESCRIPTION

                        Under this item, UDOT will purchase miscellaneous vehicle detection equipment parts on an as-needed basis in small quantities. This will include spare and replacement parts.  Items purchased may include, but not be limited to, the following:

                        8.1.1     A price list or catalog for miscellaneous vehicle detection parts,  shall be included in the Price Proposal. Any discount offered shall be indicated.

            8.2        METHOD OF MEASUREMENT

                        This Item is measured as a Lump Sum.  The value for this item is fixed as stated in the bid sheets and must be included by all bidders of this category in calculating the total for their proposal.

            8.3        BASIS of PAYMENT

                        Payment for equipment ordered under this item shall be made according to the price list, less any discount offered.