H-8 Progress and Final Photographs.pdf

H-8 PROGRESS AND FINAL PHOTOGRAPHS – REVISED APRIL 24, 2009

(a) Contractor shall take digital photographs using the maximum range of depth of field, and that are in focus, to clearly show the Work. Photographs with blurry or out-of-focus areas will not be accepted. Submit digital images exactly as originally recorded in the digital camera, without alteration with same aspect ratio as the sensor, uncropped, date- and time-stamped, in folder named by date of photograph, accompanied by key plan file.

(b) Provide color images in JPG format, produced by a digital camera with minimum sensor size of 8 mega pixels, and at an image resolution of not less than 1600 by 1200 pixels and 400 dpi.

(c) Maintain key plan with each set of construction photographs that identifies each photographic location. Include date and time in file name for each image. Provide the following information with each image description in file metadata tag:

a. Name of Project

b. Name of person taking photograph

c. Name of Architect

d. Name of Contractor

e. Date photograph was taken

f. Description of vantage point, indicating location, direction (by compass point), and elevation or story of construction

g. Unique sequential identifier keyed to accompanying key plan

(d) Maintain one set of images accessible in the field office at Project site, available at all times for reference. Identify images in the same manner as those submitted to Contracting Officer.

(e) Before starting construction, take photographs of Project site and surrounding properties, including existing items to remain during construction, from different vantage points, as directed by Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR). Flag construction limits before taking construction photographs. Take a minimum of 20 photographs to show existing conditions adjacent to property before starting the Work. Take a minimum of 20 photographs of existing work on property to accurately record physical conditions at start of construction.

(f) Progress photographs shall be taken on the first working day of each month (whether or not any work has been done during the preceding month), until the project is completed.

The photographs shall be taken at a minimum of 20 locations selected by the COTR. The photographs and associated key plan shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer within 5 days or as otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer.

(g) From time to time the COTR will instruct Contractor about number and frequency of photographs and general directions on vantage points. Select actual vantage points and take photographs to show the status of construction and progress since last photographs were taken.

(h) Photograph all key elements before they are buried or covered up within wall, floor or ceiling cavities.

(i) When sample panels and mock-ups are approved, a photograph of each sample panel and mock-up shall be taken in direct elevation and direct light and submitted to the Contracting Officer.

(j) Take 20 photographs after date of Substantial Completion for submission as project record documents. COTR will inform Contractor of desired vantage points. Do not include date stamp. Images are subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer.

(k) Provide one fixed-location, exterior camera.

(l) Provide fixed exterior camera installation, mounted to provide unobstructed view of construction site from location approved by COTR.

(m) Provide power supply, active high-speed data connection to service provider's network, and static public IP address for fixed, exterior camera.

(n) Provide Web-accessible image of current site image from fixed, exterior camera, updated at 15 minute intervals during daytime operation.

(o) Maintain cameras and Web-based access in good working order in accordance with Web-based construction photographic documentation service provider's written instructions until final completion. Provide for service of cameras and related networking devices and software.

(p) Provide password-protected access for project team administered by Contractor, providing current image access and archival image access by date and time, with images downloadable to viewer's device.

(q) Provide public viewer open access to most recent project camera image.

(r) All progress and final photographs shall become the property of the Government.

(s) If progress photographs are not furnished within 5 days of the date due, the Contracting Officer will arrange to have the photographs taken, and the cost will be charged to the contractor.