standards for the equipment furnished. These inspection services shall be
furnished from receipt of materials at the jobsite until the equipment and
material furnished under this contract is ready for operation by the
Government. The contractor construction Representative shall be
responsible for the inventory and inspection of equipment and material
furnished under this contract at delivery to determine if the equipment and
material meets the requirements of the specifications for the Contractor's
purpose of recovering, at the Contractor's option, the cost of new
equipment and materials or the cost of corrections or modifications to the
equipment, and materials from the Contractor's, subcontractors, or
suppliers.
3.1.2
Contractor Construction Representative Areas of Work
The contractor construction representative shall advise and consult with
the Contractor regarding the proper removal of equipment from rail cars,
trucks, and other means of shipment, and the movement of material to and
from storage facilities. Contractor shall advise Contracting Officer
regarding the need for various classes of storage facilities. The
Contractor shall advise the Contracting Officer regarding the protection of
equipment while in storage. Contractor shall review the status of stored
equipment and advise the Contracting Officer of any condition not in
conformance with the Contractor's storage requirements. Contractor shall
review the storage facilities to ensure the following:
a.
Protection of motors, electrical equipment, and machinery of all
kinds against corrosion, moisture deterioration including
temporary wiring of motors space heaters while in storage,
mechanical injury, and accumulation of dirt or other foreign
matter.
b.
Protection of exposed machined surfaces and unpainted iron and
steel as necessary with suitable rust-preventive compounds.
c.
Protection of bearings and similar items with grease packing or
oil lubrication.
d.
Handling and storing of steel plate, breeching sections, dampers,
expansion joints, and similar items, in a manner to prevent
deformation.
e.
Blocking equipment and material stored outdoors, at least 6 inches
above the ground and arranging for natural drainage with equipment
drain connection open, but protected.
Contractor Construction Representative shall advise and consult with the
Contractor regarding the erection of structural and miscellaneous steel,
installation, and retightening of valves, welding of piping, installation
of instruments and controls, installation of insulation and lagging,
erection of bracing and scaffolding, grouting, retouching paint surfaces,
protection of equipment from freezing, and alignment of equipment.
3.1.3
Field Service Engineer Representatives
Contractor shall include in his bid the cost of the services of competent,
qualified field service engineers from the manufacturers of purchased
equipment. Field service engineers shall provide consulting and advising
services required for placing equipment into successful operation. Field
service engineers shall be provided for the spray dryer, fabric filter
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