SPS PF Study Statement of Work - Pooled Fund Study - LTPP - Pavements

SECTION C-DESCRIPTIONS/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

BACKGROUND

The Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) Office of Infrastructure Research and Development administers the nation's Long Term Pavement Performance (LTPP) program in cooperation with, the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), the National Academy of Science, and the State Highway Agencies.

The primary goal of the LTPP program is to provide data and products that extend pavement life at a reasonable cost. Pavement test sites have been constructed throughout the Nation and Canada. The test sections are either a General Pavement Study (GPS) or Specific Pavement Study (SPS) experiment. GPS test sites are as-built pavements. SPS test sites are constructed based on specific design parameters. Given the strong national interest in analyzing the pavement performance data collected at the SPS sites, the FHWA has established a national pooled fund study to improve the quality and quantity of traffic data needed to support analysis projects. A pooled fund study combines the funds of multiple agencies to support a particular research effort.

The LTPP SPS Traffic Pooled Fund Study is a two-phase project. Phase I is represented by a separate contract (DTFH61-03-C-00124) and consists of assessing, evaluating, and calibrating Weigh-In-Motion (WIM) and Vehicle Classification (VC) systems.

This contract represents Phase II and consists of furnishing, installing, maintaining, and repairing WIM systems at LTPP SPS sites that do not have an operational system and at those sites that failed the performance evaluation and calibration done in Phase I (under Contract No. DTFH61-03-C-00124) as approved by the Government. Accordingly, given the apparent conflict of interest between determining when new equipment is required and being responsible for installing that equipment, The Phase I prime contractor will not be eligible to work on the Phase II contract. Manufacturers of WIM equipment that serve as a subcontractor on the Phase I contract will only be eligible to work on the Phase II contract if the manufacturer's work and responsibility under Phase I is limited to providing technical and/or operational information about their equipment, and does not involve onsite assessment or performance evaluation and calibration of the equipment.

For additional information on the SPS Traffic Pooled Fund Study, access the FHWA LTPP website .

CONTRACT OBJECTIVE

The objective of this contract is to install WIM systems that will provide research quality traffic data, for five or more years, at SPS sites that either do not have an operational WIM system or that failed the Phase I contract performance evaluation and calibration.

SCOPE OF WORK

The Contractor shall furnish all necessary facilities, materials, and personnel and shall perform all services necessary as set forth in the Statement of Work for providing, installing, maintaining, and repairing WIM systems across the United States and Canada that will meet the specifications for a Type I WIM System established by ASTM Standard E1318-02, Standard Specification for Highway Weigh-In-Motion (WIM) Systems with User Requirements and Test Methods, Section 4.1.1. The Equivalent Single-Axle Loads (ESALs) requirement is hereby excepted from the requirements of this contact. However, the Section 5.9 provision for Equivalent Single Axle Loads (ESALs) is not applicable to the on-site real time vehicle record and, therefore, is not required under this contract. ASTM Standard E1318-02, Section 4.1.1 defines a Type I WIM System. A copy of the ASTM standard can be ordered from http://www.techstreet.com/cgi-bin/new_results.

Section J, Attachment 1, shows the location of the WIM sites identified as the candidates for the work to be performed under this contract.

STATEMENT OF WORK

As directed by the Government on a task order basis, the Contractor shall:

determine acceptability of proposed sites
develop WIM system installation plans
provide WIM system equipment
install WIM systems at acceptable sites
maintain WIM systems at acceptable sites
provide traffic control for WIM installation and repair

CLIN 1. Determine Acceptability of Proposed Site
(CLIN 1001/2001/3001/4001/5001)

The Contractor shall determine if the site identified by the FHWA is acceptable for a WIM system installation under the guidelines and limitations for a Type I WIM system according to the current Data Collection Guide for SPS WIM Sites. The guide is available online at http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/pavement/ltpp/spstraffic/tmg.pdf.

To determine site acceptability, the Contractor must evaluate, at a minimum:

Pavement condition, including:
- smoothness
- structure
- surface condition
- grade
- drainage
- cross-slope
- horizontal curvature
Pavement Type and Distance, including:
- What is the pavement type, i.e., Rigid or Flexible?
- Is there 325 feet of structurally sound and smooth pavement prior to the WIM scale area?
- Is there a minimum of 75 feet of structurally sound and smooth pavement beyond the WIM scale area?

Note: FHWA recommends and prefers installation of WIM systems in Portland Concrete Cement with 325 feet of structurally sound and smooth pavement prior to, and 75 feet of structurally sound and smooth pavement beyond, the WIM scale area. However a site that does not meet these referred criteria will not be excluded from this study nor is the site deemed unacceptable under this CLIN 1 evaluation.

Utilities
- feasible accessibility to power and telephone services (landline or wireless)
Validation truck routes
- distance to the nearest usable highway interchange, route restrictions, and circuit travel times
Equipment installation capability
- adequate locations for controller cabinet, pull boxes, service masts, and adequate drainage facilities for the WIM sensors
The existence of overhead power lines and adjacent railroad tracks which may interfere with the WIM sensor signals or controller equipment
The existence of undesirable traffic dynamics such as passing, stop and go, swerving, and bouncing
Proximity to traffic signals, intersections, and highway interchanges
The similarity of truck traffic composition between the proposed WIM site with that of the SPS test sections

The Contractor shall investigate these conditions to assess whether or not they will prevent the WIM system from meeting the performance criteria for a Type I system as described in the current Data Collection Guide for SPS WIM Sites for the duration of the five year warranty.

If the Contractor determines that the site is unacceptable based on the criteria listed above, then prior to leaving the site, the Contractor shall notify the COTR via telephone. In the event the COTR is unavailable, the contractor shall notify the COTR by voice mail.

The Contractor shall take digital photos of the pavement condition and the site surroundings for submittal with the CLIN 1 report. If the Contractor finds the site to be acceptable, the Contractor shall specify a recommended WIM technology type and location for the WIM system.

The Contractor is responsible for coordinating all activities with the designated LTPP Regional Support Contractor (RSC) and highway agency contact. The RSC will provide the highway agency contact and profile data to the Contractor. If the profile data is more than one year old or not available, then the Contractor shall request, through the COTR, new profile measurements be collected by the RSC. The highway agency contact will identify all utilities located within the contract work area. The Contractor is responsible for documenting coordination activities between the RSC and highway agency contacts. The Contractor is also responsible for informing the local FHWA Division Office of all scheduled visits to the test sites. The COTR will provide the FHWA Division contacts.

Prior to the site visit, the Contractor shall prepare a Site Acceptability Handout Guide that will contain, as a minimum, the following:

Schedule of events
Points of contact
Maps showing the proposed site, nearest airport, and briefing room

The Contractor is responsible for distributing the guide to the COTR, highway agency contact, the FHWA Division representative, and the RSC contact at least seven days before the site visit.

Upon completion of the site acceptance visit, the Contractor shall provide a detailed report to the COTR providing recommendations drawn from the site evaluation. An approved standard site evaluation form of the Contractor's design shall be submitted with each report. The contractor shall submit two copies (one hard copy to the COTR, one electronic copy to the COTR, and one copy of the transmittal letter to the CO) of a summary report of the Acceptability of the Proposed WIM sites (CLIN 1) to include, at a minimum, the following information:

Executive Summary of the WIM site field assessment highlights, findings, and recommendations for any problems identified. (2 page maximum)
WIM Site Coordination and Location Handout Guide
Recommended corrective actions and supporting rationale for any sites not suitable for installation
Schedule of Events
Points of contact
Specific WIM information
Current Sheet 17 (see Attachment for sample)
Parameters of:
- Vehicle distributions of all trucks (FHWA Class 4 and higher),
- Vehicle of distributions for heavy trucks (FHWA Class 6 and higher),
- Volume of trucks comprising ten percent or more of the truck population, and
- Volume of trucks comprising ten percent or more of the heavy truck population.
Recommended WIM technology type
Recommended location for the WIM system
Digital photos

Note: FHWA anticipates CLIN 1 to be performed without Traffic Control.

CLIN 2. Develop WIM System Installation Plan
(CLIN 1002/2002/3002/4002/5002)

The Contractor shall develop and submit for approval by FHWA and the highway agency, a proposal for installing a WIM system. As a minimum, the proposal shall include:

Working drawings and site plans that include utility locations, WIM scale defined location, drainage and electrical conduit placement, and cabinet and pull box locations
A Traffic Control Plan (TCP) and price for traffic control.
Recommended Technology Type (Bending Plate, Load Cell or Quartz Sensor), WIM vendor shop drawings, equipment specifications, installation manual, and operations/maintenance manuals
Equipment manufacturer's specifications or "cut sheets" for pull boxes, electrical devices, and controller cabinet
Status of local permits requests including a list of permits requested and date requested
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for hazardous or flammable material
Summary of all coordination activities performed for the site, including coordination from CLIN 1.

The Contractor is responsible for any local permits including access and encroachment that are necessary to conduct the work.

The highway agency will be responsible for the initiation of any utility services and utility usage payments. The States will provide utility services to the WIM controller cabinet or a clear demarcation point nearby so that the Contractor has a uniform point of installation.

CLIN 3. Provide WIM System Equipment
(CLIN 1003/2003/3003/4003/5003)

The Contractor shall provide one of three approved WIM technology types for sites as designated by task order. These three technologies are:

Bending Plate
Load Cell
Quartz Sensor

Selected equipment shall meet the specifications for a Type I WIM system as defined in ASTM Standard E1318-02, Section 4.1.1. The equipment must the LTPP performance requirements as outlined in the current Data Collection Guide for SPS WIM Sites, for a minimum life expectancy of five years. The selected equipment shall also follow hardware and software requirements as outlined in Attachment 5, LTPP Weigh-In-Motion System: Model Performance Specifications and Application Requirements for Equipment - Hardware and Software.

The FHWA has determined that the following equipment meets the above criteria:

WIM Controllers:
- IRD-1068 or equal
- PAT DAW190 or equal
- Cardinal Scale-QWIM or equal
- Peek Traffic-ADR3000 or equal
- ECM or equal
WIM Sensors:
- IRD Single Hydraulic Load Cell or equal
- IRD Bending Plate or equal
- PAT Bending Plate or equal
- Kistler Quartz Sensor or equal

Note: The list of equipment provided herein that meets the contract criteria is not all-inclusive. The list merely represents the ones known to FHWA at this time. As specified herein, any brand name is acceptable if it meets the technical requirements of the contract.

The installation of the WIM controller combined with the WIM sensors shall constitute a complete and working WIM system. The Contractor shall submit to FHWA acceptable combinations of the system.

FHWA will have the discretion to issue a task order for the type of system desired at each site. However, they must meet the specifications for a Type I WIM System as established in ASTM E1318-02.

The Contractor shall provide any WIM vendor hardware and/or software systems that are required on the host computer for WIM system access; data file down loading, and raw data processing. The Contractor shall provide WIM system hardware and software that complies with Attachment 5, "LTPP Weigh-In-Motion System: Model Performance Specifications and Application Requirements for Equipment-Hardware and Software." Attachment 5 provides model specifications for processing of downloaded WIM data.

Note: FHWA and the States will cooperatively select the technology type (Bending Plate, Load Cell, or Quartz) for specific sites. FHWA will issue Task Orders that will dictate the type of technology the Contractor shall install at the designated site. Task Orders will not specify the brand name.

CLIN 4. Install and Calibrate WIM System at Acceptable Site
(CLIN 1004/2004/3004/4004/5004)

The Contractor shall install a WIM system at a site designated by task order. The installed WIM system must meet the specifications for a Type I WIM system as defined in ASTM Standard E1318-02, Section 4.1.1. The equipment must meet the LTPP performance requirements as outlined in the current Data Collection Guide for SPS WIM Sites.

Installation requirements for the WIM system installed at the designated site are, at a minimum:

1. Saw Cuts. Unless otherwise approved by the highway agency, any existing concrete to be removed shall be wet saw cut and removed to the neat lines shown on the working CLIN 2 WIM System Installation Plan. Any existing concrete that is to remain in place and is cut beyond the neat lines, which is damaged or destroyed by these operations, shall be replaced, as approved by the highway agency's Resident Engineer (R.E.), at the Contractor's expense. Reinforcing steel shall not be cut. Any reinforcing steel that is cut shall be spliced together, as approved by the R.E., at the Contractor's expense.

2. Protection of Utilities. The Contractor shall conduct their work with a minimum disturbance of existing utilities and it shall be the Contractor's responsibility to coordinate all work in or near the utilities with the utility owners. The Contractor shall inform utility owners two weeks in advance of their operations to enable the utility owners to identify and locate any utilities within the construction area. The Contractor is responsible for any damage to utilities that either was correctly identified or that was not correctly identified due to the Contractor's lack of coordination. The Contractor shall make a reasonable effort to promptly notify the utility owners and the highway agency in the event of any damage to utilities. Safety related incidents shall be coordinated without delay.

3. Electrical Support. All conduit and materials furnished by the Contractor shall be new, be UL-listed, and meet National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) and National Electric Code (NEC) requirements. Information for obtaining NEMA and NEC requirements can be found at http://www.nema.org and http://www.codesbookstore.com, respectively. Unless otherwise shown on the CLIN 2 WIM System Installation Plan, junction boxes, expansion joints, and conduit fittings shall be fabricated from a material similar to the connecting conduit. These materials shall be supplied and installed by the Contractor as shown on the CLIN 2 WIM System Installation Plan.

Wiring—Wiring from instrumentation shall exit the pavement through conduit to a pull box.
Conduit—Rigid metal conduit (RMC) shall be steel, hot-dipped galvanized inside and outside. When tested in accordance with ASTM A90, zinc coating of rigid metal conduit shall be a minimum of 1.5 ounces per square foot inside and out. Electrical metallic tubing (EMT) and intermediate metal conduit (IMC) shall be steel, galvanized on the outside and protected on the inside with a suitable corrosion-resistant material. Fittings shall be watertight. Set screw and pressure cast fittings will not be permitted. Steel compression fittings will be allowed. Polyvinyl chloride conduit (PVC) shall meet the requirements of NEMA Standard TC-2, UL 651, and the NEC. Unless otherwise shown on the CLIN 2 WIM System Installation Plan, PVC conduit shall be Schedule 40. Flexible conduit shall be liquid-tight. Unless otherwise shown on the CLIN 2 WIM System Installation Plan, underground conduit shall be installed a minimum of 18 inches deep. Installation of conduit shall be in accordance with the requirements of the NEC. Conduit placed for concrete encasement shall be secured and supported in such a manner that the alignment will not be disturbed during placement of the concrete. No concrete shall be placed until all of the conduit ends are capped and all box openings closed. All conduit ends shall be reamed to remove burrs and sharp edges. Where conduit is threaded in the field, a standard conduit-cutting die with a 3/4-inch taper per foot shall be used. All conduit placed on structures shall be fastened with conduit straps or hangers as shown on the CLIN 2 WIM System Installation Plan. Conduit shall be fastened within three (3) feet of each box or fitting and at other locations shown on the CLIN 2 WIM System Installation Plan. Unless otherwise shown on the CLIN 2 WIM System Installation Plan, all metal conduit clamps shall be of the galvanized malleable type. Clamps for two (2) inch diameter or larger conduit shall be of the two (2)-hole type. All PVC conduit terminations shall be fitted with bushings or bell ends. All metal conduit terminations shall be fitted with a grounding type bushing except that conduit used for duct cable casing that does not terminate in a ground box and is not exposed at any point, and conduit terminating in threaded bossed fittings need not have a bushing. All conduit locations and pull boxes shall be marked on the CLIN 2 WIM System Installation Plan.
Control Cabinet—The control cabinet shall be installed outside the clear zone and identified in the approved CLIN 2 WIM System Installation Plan . The cabinet shall be a M-Type or approved equal, with the following features:
- a hinged full sized door that has a dust tight and weather resistant seal
- a lock with a swing away cover with key set and two sets of keys
- the door shall have a louvered vent, with a standard size filter retainer
- a temperature activated forced air fan system with the air exhaust opening under the roof overhang
- a switched light
- spare Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) duplex outlet, circuit breaker for incoming AC line

The control cabinet shall be mounted on a support that conforms to the AASHTO Standard Specifications for Structural Supports for Highway Signs, Luminaries, and Traffic Signals and is approved by the highway agency.

Pull Boxes—Pull boxes shall be precast and capable of withstanding a 15,000-pound load applied over a 10-inch by 10-inch area in the center of the lid while the box is free standing, without showing any visible distress. Pull boxes shall be installed at locations shown on the CLIN 2 WIM System Installation Plan, and the lid shall be flush with the adjacent surfaces. All pull box installations must include proper drainage.
Trench Excavation and Backfilling—Trench excavation and backfilling shall be as shown on the CLIN 2 WIM System Installation Plan. Where existing surfacing is removed, repair shall be made by backfilling with material equal in composition and density to the surrounding areas and by replacing any removed surfacing, such as asphalt pavement or concrete riprap, with like material to equivalent condition. A pneumatic or electric tamping tool must be used during backfilling.
Boring—Boring shall be as shown on the CLIN 2 WIM System Installation Plan. The Contractor, as approved by the highway agency, shall dispose of excavated material. The use of water or other fluids in connection with the boring operation will be permitted only to the extent necessary to lubricate cuttings; jetting will not be permitted, unless approved otherwise, in writing, by the highway agency.
Protection of Equipment and Data—The Contractor shall install surge suppression to protect the WIM System from lightning and power surges. All system components shall be protected from moisture and flooding.

4. Final Clean Up. Upon completion of the work and before acceptance and final payment is made, the Contractor shall clean, remove rubbish, restore in an acceptable manner all property which has been damaged during the prosecution of the work and leave the site of the work in a neat and presentable condition.

Note: Local specifications/regulations for the installation of this equipment apply (i.e., conduit type, installation of conduit, etc.)

Calibration

As part of the installation, the Contractor shall perform all necessary calibrations, i.e., initial calibration. The Contractor shall invite the FHWA Phase I contractor to observe initial calibration. FHWA anticipates that for subsequent years, FHWA will perform calibration under separate contract (WIM Phase I contract).

Following the Contractor's completion of the initial calibration, field performance evaluation of the WIM system must be performed according to the steps listed in Table 4-1, Conducting Performance Evaluation and Calibration of WIM Systems. The contractor shall provide test trucks that are in good operating condition, with loads that are not susceptible to shifting, harmonics, moisture gain or loss, and are securely anchored. Proper calibration is necessary in order to achieve optimum WIM system precision and accuracy.

Table 4-1. Conducting Performance Evaluation and Calibration of WIM Systems
Step	Action
1	Perform an initial performance evaluation. Making no adjustments to the system, the evaluation must be done for the assigned lane of the WIM System. The Contractor shall perform the evaluation using at least two test trucks based on the criteria contained in the LTPP "Data Collection Guide for SPS WIM Sites." The Contractor shall perform a minimum of 40 runs total for the test truck population at the various speeds and temperatures as outlined in the guide. NOTE: The guide is located on the LTPP website.
2	Perform post-calibration of WIM system. Post-calibration shall consist of the following: Run a minimum of ten test vehicle passes Analyze data collected from these passes Recalibrate WIM system if the analysis of the data indicates that the performance parameters as outlined in the "Data Collection Guide for SPS WIM Sites" will not be met (see Note from Step 1). Repeat the above three post-calibration activities until analysis of the data shows that the performance parameters will be met.
3	Complete performance evaluation process. Do a minimum of 40 runs for the test truck population.
4	Determine, while on-site, the statistical reliability of the WIM system.

The Contractor shall provide a detailed account of the installation and calibration activities in a summary report and submit to FHWA. The summary report of the Installation and Calibration of WIM System must at a minimum, include the following:

Executive Summary of the WIM site field study highlights, findings, and recommendations for any problems identified (2 page maximum)
WIM Site Coordination and Location Handout Guide
Schedule of Events
Points of contact
Specific WIM information
Current Sheet 16 (See the "Guide to LTPP Traffic Data Collection and Processing" for instructions on completion of Sheet 16)
Current Sheet 17
Pavement profile and vehicle interaction
Available LTPP or state agency pavement profile data
Pavement condition, to include rutting, cracking, and faulting
All data collected and equipment adjustments made, with reference to the procedures used
Statistical reliability of the WIM measurements, by vehicle class
A prognosis on any notable changes in the WIM system performance or condition
Documentation of equipment diagnostics, and
Demonstration that the WIM system meets the LTPP performance requirements as detailed in the current Data Collection Guide for SPS WIM Sites.

Note: Contractor format is acceptable; however, all reports should maintain the same format.

NOTE: Costs for traffic control will be covered under CLIN 6.

CLIN 5. Maintain WIM System at Acceptable Site
(CLIN 1005/2005/3005/4005/5005)

The Contractor shall provide annual maintenance on a designated WIM system to include:

semiannual preventive maintenance such as:
- checking the torque on each nut of the weigh pads (must be a minimum of min 90 pounds)
- listening to the sound of the bending plate as vehicles drive over (verify that the system is flushed with the pavement)
- inspecting for cracks around frame of WIM system
- checking loop sealant around the loops
- taking O-Scope and meter readings from sensors.
on-call repairs to correct system deficiencies or failures as requested, in writing, by the COTR.

For all repairs, the Contractor must begin work within 10 working days from notification and complete all repairs and make system operational within 30 calendar days from notification, unless an extension is otherwise approved in writing by the COTR.

NOTE: The list of semiannual preventive maintenance tasks reflects the minimum required and is not an all-inclusive list. The requirement to listen to the sound of the bending plate (second sub-bullet) applies only to bending plate technology and is not applicable for Load Cell or Quartz technology.

NOTE: Costs for traffic control will be covered under CLIN 6.

CLIN 6. Provide Traffic Control for WIM Installation and Repair
(CLIN 1006/2006/3006/4006/5006)

The Contractor shall provide all traffic control required for the installation, maintenance, and repairs of WIM systems under CLINs 4 and 5. All barricades, signs, cones, lights and other traffic control devices shall be identified in the Traffic Control Plan (TCP), developed by the Contractor under CLIN 2 and approved in writing by a designated representative of the highway agency. The TCP shall meet or exceed the FHWA's Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). Prior to beginning work, the Contractor shall designate, in writing, their competent representative who will be responsible and available on the project site, or in the immediate area to ensure compliance with the TCP. All traffic control devices shall be provided and maintained in good condition and any reflective surfaces shall be kept clean and meet MUTCD requirements. It should be noted that for urban areas, many highway agencies might require that all work in the traffic lanes be performed at night and/or on weekends. All work within 1 hour of dusk or dawn, or that is performed during inclement weather, must meet nighttime requirements and have a positive shock-absorbing barrier in the lane closed to traffic.

DELIVERABLES

The Contractor shall deliver the items listed below in accordance with approved task orders and the delivery dates outlined below. As noted in B-2, the contract line items are uniquely numbered for each contract year (Ref. B-2). While the contract line item numbers below specifically apply to contract year 1, the delivery dates detailed below apply for all contract years (i.e.: the delivery dates provided for CLIN 1002 also apply to CLINs 2002, 3002, 4002, and 5002).

CLIN 1001. Acceptability of Proposed Site Report

Description: Contractor shall determine acceptability of proposed site IAW the SOW.

Within 15 days of completion of the site acceptance visit but no later than 90 Days After Effective Date of TO

CLIN 1002 WIM System Installation Plan

Description: Contractor shall provide installation plan for new WIM system at acceptable sites IAW the SOW.

Within 90 Days after Effective Date of TO

CLIN 1003 WIM System Equipment

Description: Contractor shall provide WIM System Equipment IAW the SOW.

Within 120 Days after Effective Date of TO

CLIN 1004 Install and Calibrate WIM System at Acceptable Site

Description: Contractor shall install and calibrate WIM system at acceptable site IAW the SOW.

Within 120 Days after Effective Date of TO

Description: Summary Report of Installation and Calibration

Contractor shall submit report IAW the SOW. Within 120 Days After Effective Date of TO

CLIN 1005 Maintain WIM System

Description: Contractor shall provide annual maintenance at WIM site IAW the SOW.

Preventive maintenance semi-annually. Respond to on-call repairs Within 10 working days of notification of WIM system problems and complete repairs no later than 30 calendar Days after Effective Date of Written Notification by COTR

CLIN 1006 Traffic Control

Description: Contractor shall provide traffic control for WIM installations and repairs IAW the SOW.

Due at time of WIM installation and on-call repairs, if needed

Note: Contractor format for reports and plans is acceptable; however, all reports and plans should maintain the same format.

WARRANTY

Contractor shall repair, within 30 days, at the Contractor's expense, any damage to the WIM System resulting from lightning, moisture, and power surges that is a result of missing, inadequate, or defective protection equipment. The Contractor will be held responsible for any data lost due to these power surges or outages as detailed below under Damages. In addition, the Contractor shall warranty the WIM system, including WIM components and support service components including pull boxes, conduit, service masts, and controller cabinet for five years from the date of WIM system acceptance. The warranty shall hold the Contractor responsible for all costs associated with maintenance and repairs, of both the WIM system and site, including traffic control, needed for the system to pass the LTPP performance requirements as outlined in the current Data Collection Guide for SPS WM Sites. The Contractor shall complete warranty work within 30 days of notice, unless otherwise approved in writing by the CO

Note: Section 5.9 regarding ESALs of the ASTM Standard E1318-02 is not applicable to this contract.

DAMAGES

The contractor will be subject to financial damages for any data loss as a result of the contractor's failure to ensure the proper preventative methods and/or failure to respond to on-call maintenance repairs IAW CLIN 5. The financial damages shall be enforced as follows:

Type of Occurrence	Frequency	Damage
Data Loss	Per occurrence	$2,000
Failure to Make System Operational within 30 Days of COTR Notification	Per Day	$2,000

For this contract, an 'occurrence' of data loss is defined as more than ten days of lost data within a thirty day period, resulting from the Contractor's failure to ensure the proper preventive methods. All damages shall be reflected on the next invoice submitted by the contractor as credits to the Government.