Atch_4_-_SOW_and_Specification.pdf

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

BELTSVILLE AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH CENTER

FACILITIES SERVICE

ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION BRANCH

BUILDING 426A, BARC-EAST

10300 BALTIMORE AVENUE

BELTSVILLE, MARYLAND 20705-2350

STATEMENT OF WORK AND SPECIFICATION

TO

REPAIR ALL DEFECTIVE ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT IN WEST & EAST SUBSTATIONS

BELTSVILLE AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH CENTER

BELTSVILLE, MARYLAND

14 February 2018

General Requirements

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare the site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work as required by the contract documents.

B. All employees of general contractor and subcontractors shall comply with ARS security management program, obtain permission of the ARS Location Manager, be identified by project and employer by wearing contractor issued identification badges at all times on ARS property, and restricted from unauthorized access.

C. Prior to commencing work, the general contractor shall provide proof that an OSHA certified “competent person” (CP) (29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2) will maintain a presence at the work site whenever the general or subcontractors are present.

D. Training:

1. All employees of the general contractor or subcontractors shall have the 10-hour OSHA certified Construction Safety course and /or other relevant competency training. Supervisors shall have completed the 30-hour OSHA training.

2. Submit training records of all such employees to the Contracting Officer for approval before the start of work.

1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEMS

1.2.1 GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Work includes general construction, alterations, and removal of existing structures and construction and certain other items to repair all defective electric equipment in West and East Substations near buildings 014 and 309 respectively. The repairs shall be done by the contractor, complete and ready for use including:

A. West Substation:

A.1 Replace one (1) Charging Motor on Breaker 14463.

A.2 Perform maintenance on six (6) ABB MV Breakers.

A.3 Replace one (1) Trip Coil on Breaker 14469.

A.4 Replace three (3) Limit Switches on Breaker 14474.

A.5 Replace eighteen (18) 230V 300W Strip Heaters in Breaker Cubicles.

A.6 Install one (1) new Thermostat for Strip Heaters.

A.7 Perform Battery Maintenance (batteries will need to be filled and stabilized for 72hrs before testing).

A.8 Troubleshoot deficiencies on 3-way switch, exhaust fans, indicator lights on gear.

A.9 Repair one (1) Manual Charge Handle (VHK750).

A.10 Repair two (2) Counter Assemblies on Main & Tie Breakers 14474.

A.11 Repair one (1) reconditioned CVD Relay (PN289B970A28A).

A.12 Provide one (1) refurbished and tested ABB Breaker identical to existing breaker.

A.13 Replace all defective Socket and Lamp for Indicator Lights.

Refer to attached photos showing most of above equipment.

B. East Substation:

B.1 Perform maintenance on sixteen (16) Magna Blast MV Circuit Breakers.

B.2 Replace voltage relay with refurbished and tested relay with same settings in Cubicle 15745.

B.3 Replace two (2) A-phase and Neutral Overcurrent Relays with refurbished and tested relays with same settings for Feeder #5.

B.4 Replace operations counters in breakers for Feeders #2, #7, & bus tie #1.

B.5 Replace fuses for voltmeters and replace two (2) meter assemblies.

B.6 Perform maintenance on two (2) battery banks (batteries will need to be filled and stabilized for 72hrs before testing).

B.7 Troubleshoot Cubicle #5 control issue (breaker will not rack into cubicle).

B.8 Replace all defective Socket and Lamp for Indicator Lights.

Refer to attached photos showing most of above equipment.

C. Testing:

C.1 Perform testing on the integrity of all the repaired and new electric equipment.

C.2 Place all the new electric equipment back in service.

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.

AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE (ANSI)

ANSI C39.1 (1981; R 1992) Requirements for Electrical Analog Indicating Instruments

ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)

ASTM D3487 (2009) Standard Specification for Mineral Insulating Oil Used in Electrical Apparatus ASTM D877/D877M (2013) Standard Test Method for Dielectric Breakdown Voltage of Insulating Liquids Using Disk Electrodes ASTM D92 (2012b) Standard Test Method for Flash and Fire Points by Cleveland Open Cup Tester

INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS (IEEE)

IEEE C2 (2012; Errata 2012; INT 1-4 2012; INT 5-7 2013; INT 8 2014) National Electrical Safety Code

IEEE C37.04 (1999; R 2006; AMD 1 2003; R 2006; ERTA 2005; R 2006; AMD 2 2008;

CORR 2009; INT 2010) Standard for Rating Structure for AC High-Voltage Circuit Breakers IEEE C37.06 (2009) Standard for AC High-Voltage Circuit Breakers Rated on a Symmetrical Current Basis - Preferred Ratings and Related Required Capabilities for Voltage above 1000 V IEEE C37.121 (2012) American National Standard for Switchgear-Unit Substations - Requirements IEEE C37.20.2 (1999; Corr 2000; R 2005) Standard for Metal-Clad Switchgear IEEE C37.20.3 (2013) Standard for Metal-Enclosed Interrupter Switchgear IEEE C37.41 (2008; Errata 2009) Standard Design Tests for High-Voltage (>1000 V) Fuses, Fuse and Disconnecting Cutouts, Distribution Enclosed Single-Pole Air Switches, Fuse Disconnecting Switches, and Accessories Used with These Devices IEEE C37.46 (2010) Standard for High Voltage Expulsion and Current-Limiting Type Power Class Fuses and Fuse Disconnecting Switches IEEE C37.71 (2001) Standard Three-Phase, Manually Operated Subsurface or Vault Load-Interrupting Switches for Alternating-Current Systems IEEE C37.90 (2005; R 2011) Standard for Relays and Relay Systems Associated With Electric Power Apparatus IEEE C57.12.28 (2014) Standard for Pad-Mounted Equipment - Enclosure Integrity IEEE C57.13 (2008; INT 2009) Standard Requirements for Instrument Transformers IEEE C62.11 (2012) Standard for Metal-Oxide Surge Arresters for Alternating Current Power Circuits (>1kV)

INTERNATIONAL ELECTRICAL TESTING ASSOCIATION (NETA)

NETA ATS (2013) Standard for Acceptance Testing Specifications for Electrical Power Equipment and Systems

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (NEMA)

ANSI C12.1 (2008) Electric Meters Code for Electricity Metering NEMA C12.4 (1984; R 2011) Registers -- Mechanical Demand NEMA C37.72 (1987) Manually-Operated, Dead-Front Pad-mounted Switchgear with Load Interrupting Switches and Separable Connectors for Alternating-Current Systems NEMA LI 1 (1998; R 2011) Industrial Laminating Thermosetting Products NEMA/ANSI C12.10 (2011) Physical Aspects of Watthour Meters - Safety Standards

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)

NFPA 70 (2014; AMD 1 2013; Errata 1 2013; AMD 2 2013; Errata 2 2013; AMD 3 2014;

Errata 3-4 2014; AMD 4-6 2014) National Electrical Code

UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES (UL)

UL 1437 (2006) Electrical Analog Instruments - Panel Board Types UL 467 (2007) Grounding and Bonding Equipment

1.1 SUBMITTALS

Submit the following:

SD-06 Test Reports SD-10 Operation and Maintenance Data

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 PRODUCT COORDINATION

Products and materials not considered to be secondary unit substations and related accessories are specified in Section 33 71 02 UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION and Section 26 20 00 INTERIOR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM.

2.2 PRIMARY UNIT SUBSTATIONS

2.2.1.2 Vacuum Circuit Breaker as Main Protective Device

The vacuum circuit breaker shall be an electrically-operated, three-pole, circuit interrupting device. Circuit breaker shall be drawout-mounted with position indicator, operation counter, auxiliary switches, and primary and secondary disconnect devices. Circuit breaker shall be operated by an electrically charged, mechanically and electrically trip-free, stored-energy operating mechanism.

a. Contacts: Silver-plated, multi-finger, positive pressure, self-aligning type for main drawout contacts.

b. Each drawout breaker shall be provided with three-position operation.

The connected position and the test/disconnect position shall be clearly identified by an indicator on the circuit breaker front panel.

1. Connected position: Contacts are fully engaged. Breaker shall be tripped before it can be racked into or out of this position.

2. Test/disconnect position: Position shall allow for complete testing and operation of the breaker without energizing the primary circuit.

3. Withdrawn (removed) positions: Places breaker completely out of compartment, ready for removal.

2.2.5.1 Circuit Breaker

Circuit breaker shall be drawout-mounted with position indicator, operation counter, auxiliary switches, and primary and secondary disconnect devices.

Circuit breaker shall be operated by an electrically charged, mechanically and electrically trip-free, stored-energy operating mechanism. Provide for manual charging of the mechanism and for slow closing of the contacts for inspection or adjustment.

a. Contacts: Silver-plated, multi-finger, positive pressure, self-aligning type for main drawout contacts.

b. Each drawout breaker shall be provided with three-position operation.

The connected position and the test/disconnect position shall be clearly identified by an indicator on the circuit breaker front panel.

1. Connected position: Contacts are fully engaged. Breaker shall be tripped before it can be racked into or out of this position.

2. Test/disconnect position: Position shall allow for complete testing and operation of the breaker without energizing the primary circuit.

3. Withdrawn (removed) positions: Places breaker completely out of compartment, ready for removal.

2.2.6 Protective Relays, Metering, and Control Devices

2.2.6.1 Relays

Relays shall conform to IEEE C37.90. Protective relays shall be induction type or solid-state type enclosed in rectangular, semiflush, switchboard-type drawout cases with indicating targets and provisions for testing in place by use of manufacturer's standard test blocks or test switches. One complete set of test blocks or test switches to fit each type of relay in the equipment shall be provided. Auxiliary and lockout relays are not required to have drawout cases or test provisions.

Controls, relays, and protective functions shall be provided completely assembled and wired.

2.2.6.3 Instrument Control Switches

Switches shall have silver-to-silver contacts enclosed in a protective cover which can be removed to inspect the contacts.

2.2.6.5 Electro-mechanical Watthour Meters

NEMA/ANSI C12.10. Kilowatt-hour meters shall be transformer rated, polyphase, 60 Hz, semiflush mounted, drawout or semidrawout switchboard meters for use on a four-wire wye, three-phase system. Each meter shall have a five-dial pointer type register and shall be secondary reading. Register ratio shall be selected to provide a meter reading multiplier of even hundreds after applying the product of the current transformer ratio and the potential transformer ratio. Indicate the meter reading multiplier on the meter face.

2.2.6.7 Instrument Transformers

IEEE C57.13, as applicable.

a. Current transformers: Transformers shall be multi-ratio or single ratio, 60 Hz, and coordinated to the rating of the associated switchgear, relays, meters, and instruments.

b. Potential transformers: Transformers shall be drawout type, 60 Hz, with voltage ratings and ratios coordinated to the ratings of the associated switchgear, relays, meters, and instruments. Fuses shall be current limiting and sized as recommended by the potential transformer manufacturer.

2.2.6.8 Heaters

Provide 120-volt heaters in each switchgear section. Heaters shall be of sufficient capacity to control moisture condensation in the compartments, and shall be sized 250 watts minimum. Heaters shall be controlled by a thermostat [and humidistat] located inside each section. Thermostats shall be industrial type, high limit, to maintain compartments within the range of 60 to 90 degrees F. [Humidistats shall have a range of 30 percent to 60 percent relative humidity.]

2.2.6.9 Pilot and Indicating Lights

Provide transformer, resistor, or diode type.

2.2.7 Station Batteries and Charger

Maintain station batteries and charger, suitable for the requirements of the switchgear and vacuum circuit breakers.

2.3 SOURCE QUALITY CONTROL

2.3.1 Equipment Test Schedule

The Government reserves the right to witness tests. Provide equipment test schedules for tests to be performed at the manufacturer's test facility. Submit required test schedule and location, and notify the Contracting Officer 30 calendar days before scheduled test date. Notify Contracting Officer 15 calendar days in advance of changes to scheduled date.

a. Test Instrument Calibration

1. The manufacturer shall have a calibration program which assures that all applicable test instruments are maintained within rated accuracy.

2. The accuracy shall be directly traceable to the National Institute of Standards and Technology.

3. Instrument calibration frequency schedule shall not exceed 12 months for both test floor instruments and leased specialty equipment.

4. Dated calibration labels shall be visible on all test equipment.

5. Calibrating standard shall be of higher accuracy than that of the instrument tested.

6. Keep up-to-date records that indicate dates and test results of instruments calibrated or tested. For instruments calibrated by the manufacturer on a routine basis, in lieu of third party calibration, include the following:

(a) Maintain up-to-date instrument calibration instructions and procedures for each test instrument.

(b) Identify the third party/laboratory calibrated instrument to verify that calibrating standard is met.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

Electrical installations shall conform to IEEE C2, NFPA 70, and to the requirements specified herein.

3.3.1 Medium-Voltage Switchgear and Load Interrupter Switches IEEE C37.20.2 and IEEE C37.20.3 as applicable.

3.3.2 Meters and Instrument Transformers

ANSI C12.1.

3.3.3 Galvanizing Repair

Repair damage to galvanized coatings caused by handling, transporting, cutting, welding, or bolting. Make repairs in accordance with ASTM A780/A780M, zinc rich paint. Do not heat surfaces that repair paint has been applied to.

3.5 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

3.5.1 Performance of Acceptance Checks and Tests

Perform in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations and include the following visual and mechanical inspections and electrical tests, performed in accordance with NETA ATS.

3.5.1.2 Medium-Voltage Circuit Breakers (Vacuum)

a. Visual and mechanical inspection

1. Compare equipment nameplate data with specifications and approved shop drawings.

2. Inspect physical and mechanical condition.

3. Confirm correct application of manufacturer's recommended lubricants.

4. Inspect anchorage, alignment, and grounding.

5. Perform all mechanical operational tests on both the circuit breaker and its operating mechanism.

6. Measure critical distances such as contact gap as recommended by manufacturer.

7. Verify tightness of accessible bolted connections by calibrated torque-wrench method. Thermographic survey is not required.

8. Record as-found and as-left operation counter readings.

b. Electrical Tests

1. Perform a contact-resistance test.

2. Verify trip, close, trip-free, and antipump function.

3. Trip circuit breaker by operation of each protective device.

4. Perform insulation-resistance tests.

5. Perform vacuum bottle integrity (overpotential) test across each bottle with the breaker in the open position in strict accordance with manufacturer's instructions. Do not exceed maximum voltage stipulated for this test.

3.5.1.7 Battery Systems

a. Visual and mechanical inspection

1. Compare equipment nameplate data with specifications and approved shop drawings.

2. Inspect physical and mechanical condition.

3. Verify tightness of accessible bolted electrical connections by calibrated torque-wrench method. Thermographic survey is not required.

4. Measure electrolyte specific gravity and temperature and visually check fill level.

5. Verify adequacy of battery support racks, mounting, anchorage, and clearances.

b. Electrical tests

1. Set charger float and equalizing voltage levels.

2. Verify all charger functions and alarms.

3. Measure each cell voltage and total battery voltage with charger energized and in float mode of operation.

4. Perform a capacity load test.

3.5.1.8 Metering and Instrumentation

a. Visual and Mechanical Inspection

1. Compare equipment nameplate data with specifications and approved shop drawings.

2. Inspect physical and mechanical condition.

3. Verify tightness of electrical connections.

b. Electrical Tests

1. Determine accuracy of meters at 25, 50, 75, and 100 percent of full scale.

2. Calibrate watthour meters according to manufacturer's published data.

3. Verify all instrument multipliers.

4. Electrically confirm that current transformer and voltage transformer secondary circuits are intact.

3.5.3 Follow-Up Verification

Upon completion of acceptance checks, settings, and tests, the Contractor shall show by demonstration in service that circuits and devices are in good operating condition and properly performing the intended function.

Circuit breakers shall be tripped by operation of each protective device.

Test shall require each item to perform its function not less than three times.

As an exception to requirements stated elsewhere in the contract, notify the Contracting Officer 5 working days in advance of the dates and times for checks, settings, and tests.

1.3 PROJECT COORDINATION

A. Construction Project Schedule: See contract, FAR 52.236-15 Schedules for Construction Contracts. The Contractor will not begin actual work until the construction project schedule has been approved by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall submit one electronic copy of the updated construction project schedule with each progress payment request.

B. Contract Inspector’s Daily Report:

C. Contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer a daily report listing the names of all those present on the job site each day, along with their Job Classification, hours of work and a brief description of the work performed by each on that day. The Contract Inspector’s Daily Report is to be submitted at the beginning of work each day for the previous day’s work and shall be maintained throughout the term of the contract.

D. Formal Meetings:

1. Any meeting (deemed formal by the contractor, the COR, or the Contracting Officer) will have the minutes of said meeting prepared by the contractor (and a copy provided to the Contracting Officer). The minutes will include: Date, Name of Attendees (with contact info), Old Business, and New Business subjects (or narratives). Regardless of who requests a meeting (the COR or the Contractor or the Contracting Officer) the contractor may be required to provided hard copy pictures of the issues to be discussed. Each issue will be linked to a contract specification section number and/or subject area by page number. Issues discussed will also include an action/completion date.

1.4 SAFETY SUBMITTALS

A. Contractor shall submit a "site specific" Safety Plan to the Contracting Officer that describes how the contractor is to comply with all applicable OSHA standards and NFPA codes pertaining to construction work to include, but not limited to: General Safety and Health Provisions, Occupational Health and Environmental Controls, Personal Protective and Life Saving Equipment, Hand and Power Tools, Welding and Cutting, Electrical, Scaffolds, Fall Protection, Excavations, Demolition, Stairways and Ladders, Toxic and Hazardous Substances, Confined Space Entry, Lockout/Tagout, Respiratory Protection, Hearing Protection.

Safety Plan shall identify Contractor and sub-contractor employees who are authorized/qualified to perform electrical work. No work shall proceed until written approval of the Safety Plan by the Contracting Officer. Safety Plan shall describe how the Contractor and/or sub-contractors are to secure equipment, supplies, tools, and chemical products. Contractor and/or sub-contractor equipment, supplies, tools, and chemical products are to be under the control of the Contractor at all times, equipment, supplies tools, and chemical products found not to be under the control of the Contractor or sub-contractor are subject to confiscation and will be reported to the Contracting Officer.

B. The Contractor shall inspect the entire construction site daily, including days without construction work if there are NFPA 101 Life Safety Code deficiencies existing while construction work is shut down, the results of that inspection shall be documented on the attachment “DAILY INSPECTION FORM”, and the form is to be signed and submitted to the Contracting Officer.

C. Contractor shall provide continuous monitoring for noise, dust, chemical vapor generation, volatile organic compounds, and vibration. At no time shall noise exposure to any ARS staff exceed 75 dB. Contractor shall provide to the Contracting Officer a written weekly update of the all test results and also for proposed work for the subsequent two weeks (a two week “look-ahead”)involving any construction activity that will produce loud noises, heavy vibrations, strong smells, or significant dust inside ARS staff occupied space.

D. Contractor and sub-contractors shall notify in writing the Contracting Officer at least one week prior to executing high risk work (this may be included in the two week “look-ahead” update). High risk work includes, but is not limited to, tasks requiring Lockout/Tag Out, live electrical work, hot work, work at heights, trenching/ shoring, crane operations, and confined space entry.

Contractor’s Competent Person shall provide the Contracting Officer written weekly documented safety inspection results.

E. Contractor shall provide to the Contracting Officer for approval, copies of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for EVERY CHEMICAL WITHOUT EXCEPTION prior to bringing such chemical on the work site.

F. HOT WORK PERMITS:

1. The Contractor will not be permitted to work without this permit when performing hot work.

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

1. The security plan defines both physical and administrative security procedures that will remain effective for the entire duration of the project.

2. The General Contractor is responsible for assuring that all sub-contractors working on the project and their employees also comply with these regulations.

B. Contractor Personnel

1. Upon receipt of contract award, the Contractor shall provide information about applicable contract employees requiring routine physical access to the construction site, including that of all sub-contractors.

Completion of the attached forms, additionally Form SF-87 fingerprint cards (2 sets), and successful completion of the background investigation are required before Contractor staff may enter the work site. All background investigation information shall be provided directly to:

Personnel Security and Suitability Office 5601 Sunnyside Ave

Beltsville, MD 20705

2. Each employee shall be furnished with a badge by the Government for access to construction site. This badge must be worn so as to be clearly visible at all times while on the work site.

C. Security Procedures:

1. Contractor’s employees shall not enter the project site without appropriate badges. They may also be subject to inspection of their personal effects when entering or leaving the project site.

2. For working outside the “regular hours” as defined in the contract, The Contractor shall give a ten (10) day notice to the Contracting Officer so that security arrangements can be provided for the employees. This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section.

3. No photography of ARS premises is allowed without written permission of the Contracting Officer.

4. ARS reserves the right to close down or shut down the project site and order the Contractor’s employees off the premises in the event of a national emergency or Government shutdown. The Contractor may return to the site only with the written approval of the Contracting Officer.

D. Document Control:

1. The Contractor is responsible for safekeeping of all drawings, project manuals and other project information. This information shall be shared only with those with a specific need to accomplish the project.

2. These documents shall not be removed or transmitted from the project site without the written approval of Contracting Officer.

3. All paper waste or electronic media such as CD’s and diskettes shall be shredded and destroyed in a manner acceptable to the ARS.

E. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

1. Vehicle authorization request shall be required for any vehicle entering the site and such request shall be submitted 24 hours before the date and time of access. Access shall be restricted to picking up and dropping off materials and supplies and Contractor must be on site to receive all deliveries.

2. Separate permits shall be issued for Contractor and its employees for parking in designated areas only.

1.6 FIRE SAFETY

A. Applicable Publications: Publications listed below form part of this Article to extent referenced. Publications are referenced in text by basic designations only.

1. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):

E84-2007 ......... Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials

2. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

10-2013 .......... Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers

30-2015 .......... Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code

51B-2014 ......... Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting and

Other Hot Work

70-2017 .......... National Electrical Code

241-2013 Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and

Demolition Operations

3. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA):

29 CFR 1926 ...... Safety and Health Regulations for Construction

B. Fire Safety Plan: Establish and maintain a fire protection program in accordance with 29 CFR 1926. Prior to start of work, prepare a plan detailing project-specific fire safety measures, including periodic status reports, and submit to the Contracting Officer for review for compliance with contract requirements. Prior to any worker for the contractor or subcontractors beginning work, they shall undergo a safety briefing provided by the contractor’s competent person per OSHA requirements. This briefing shall include information on the construction limits, ARS safety guidelines, means of egress, break areas, work hours, locations of restrooms, use of ARS equipment, etc. Documentation shall be provided to the Contracting Officer that individuals have undergone contractor’s safety briefing.

C. Site and Building Access: Maintain free and unobstructed access to facility emergency services and for fire, police and other emergency response forces in accordance with NFPA 241.

D. Separate temporary facilities, such as trailers, storage sheds, and dumpsters, from existing buildings and new construction by distances in accordance with NFPA 241. For small facilities with less than 20 feet exposing overall length, separate by 10 feet.

E. Temporary Construction Partitions: Install and maintain temporary construction partitions to provide smoke-tight separations between construction areas and adjoining areas. Construct partitions of gypsum board or treated plywood (flame spread rating of 25 or less in accordance with ASTM E84) on both sides of fire retardant treated wood or metal steel studs.

F. Temporary Heating and Electrical: Install, use and maintain installations in accordance with 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 70.

G. Means of Egress: Do not block exiting for occupied buildings, including paths from exits to roads. Minimize disruptions and coordinate with Contracting Officer.

H. Egress Routes for Construction Workers: Maintain free and unobstructed egress. Inspect daily. Report findings and corrective actions weekly to the Contracting Officer.

I. Fire Extinguishers: Provide and maintain extinguishers in construction areas and temporary storage areas in accordance with 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and

NFPA 10.

J. Flammable and Combustible Liquids: Store, dispense and use liquids in accordance with 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 30.

K. Existing Fire Protection: Do not impair automatic sprinklers, smoke and heat detection, and fire alarm systems, except for portions immediately under construction, and temporarily for connections. Provide fire watch for impairments more than 4 hours in a 24-hour period. Request interruptions in accordance with Article, OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS, and coordinate with the Contracting Officer. All existing or temporary fire protection systems (fire alarms, sprinklers) located in construction areas shall be tested as coordinated with the Contracting Officer. Parameters for the testing and results of any tests performed shall be recorded by the General Contractor and copies provided to the Contracting Officer.

L. Smoke Detectors: Prevent accidental operation. Remove temporary covers at end of work operations each day. Coordinate with the Contracting Officer.

M. Hot Work: Perform and safeguard hot work operations in accordance with NFPA 241 and NFPA 51B. Coordinate with the Contracting Officer. Designate contractor's responsible project-site fire prevention program manager to coordinate permit hot work. See Hot Work Permit below.

N. Fire Hazard Prevention and Safety Inspections: Inspect entire construction area weekly. Coordinate with, and report findings and corrective actions weekly to the Contracting Officer.

O. Smoking: Smoking is prohibited in and adjacent to construction areas inside existing buildings and additions under construction. In separate and detached buildings under construction, smoking is prohibited except in designated smoking rest areas.

P. Dispose of waste and debris in accordance with NFPA 241. Remove from buildings daily.

Q. Perform other construction, alteration and demolition operations in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.

1.7 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

A. The Contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) on Government premises to areas authorized or approved by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall hold and save the Government, its officers and agents, free and harmless from liability of any nature occasioned by the Contractor's performance.

B. Temporary buildings (e.g., storage sheds, shops, offices) and utilities may be erected by the Contractor only with the approval of the Contracting Officer and shall be built with labor and materials furnished by the Contractor without expense to the Government. The temporary buildings and utilities shall remain the property of the Contractor and shall be removed by the Contractor at its expense upon completion of the work. With the written consent of the Contracting Officer, the buildings and utilities may be abandoned and need not be removed.

C. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the Contracting Officer, use only established roadways, or use temporary roadways constructed by the Contractor when and as authorized by the Contracting Officer. When materials are transported in prosecuting the work, vehicles shall not be loaded beyond the loading capacity recommended by the manufacturer of the vehicle or prescribed by any Federal, State, or local law or regulation. When it is necessary to cross curbs or sidewalks, the Contractor shall protect them from damage. The Contractor shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, or roads.

D. Working space and space available for storing materials shall be as determined by the Contracting Officer.

E. Workers are subject to rules of the Location applicable to their conduct which shall be provided by the Contracting Officer.

F. Execute work so as to interfere as little as possible with normal functioning of Location as a whole, including operations of utility services, fire protection systems and any existing equipment, and with work being done by others. Use of equipment and tools that transmit vibrations and noises through the building structure, are not permitted in buildings that are occupied during construction except as permitted by the Contracting Officer where required by limited working space.

1. Do not store materials and equipment in other than assigned areas.

2. Schedule delivery of materials and equipment to immediate construction working areas within buildings in use by the ARS in quantities sufficient for not more than two work days.

3. Where access by ARS personnel to vacated portions of buildings is not required, storage of Contractor's materials and equipment may be permitted subject to fire and safety requirements.

G. Contractor shall take all measures and provide all material necessary for protecting existing equipment and property in affected areas of construction against dust and debris, so that equipment and affected areas to be used in the ARS operations will not be hindered. Contractor shall permit access to ARS personnel through construction areas which serve as routes of access to such affected areas and equipment. Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by ARS so that operations will continue during the construction period.

H. When an unoccupied building is turned over to Contractor to complete construction as required, Contractor shall accept entire responsibility until contract completion.

I. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for ARS at all times. Provide temporary facilities, labor, materials, equipment, connections, and utilities to assure uninterrupted services. Where necessary to cut existing water, steam, gases, sewer or air pipes, or conduits, wires, cables, etc. of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by the Contracting Officer.

1. No utility service such as water, gas, steam, sewers or electricity, or fire protection systems and communications systems may be interrupted without prior written approval of the Contracting Officer. Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized.

When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without the Contracting Officer’s prior knowledge and written approval.

2. Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to the Contracting Officer, in writing, Two weeks advanced notice and again 48 hours in advance of proposed interruption. Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

3. Contractor will be advised (in writing) of approval of request, or of which other date and/or time such interruption will cause least inconvenience to operations of ARS. Interruption time approved by ARS may occur at other than Contractor's normal working hours.

4. Major interruptions of any system must be requested, in writing, at least 21 calendar days prior to the desired time and shall be performed as directed by the Contracting Officer. It is the Contractor's responsibility to develop a work plan and schedule detailing, at a minimum, the procedures to be employed, the equipment and materials to be used, the mitigating life safety measures to be used during the work, and a schedule defining the duration of the work with milestone subtasks.

5. In case of a contract construction emergency, service will be interrupted on approval of the Contracting Officer. Such approval will be confirmed in writing as soon as practical.

6. Whenever it is required that a connection fee be paid to a public utility provider for new permanent service to the construction project, for such items as water, sewer, electricity, gas or steam, payment of such fee shall be the responsibility of the Government and not the Contractor.

J. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of ARS traffic, comply with the following:

1. Keep roads, walks and entrances to grounds, to parking and to occupied areas of buildings clear of construction materials, debris and standing construction equipment and vehicles.

2. Method and scheduling of required cutting, altering and removal of existing roads; walks and entrances must be approved by the Contracting Officer.

K. Coordinate the work for this contract with other construction operations as directed by Contracting Officer. This includes the scheduling of traffic and the use of roadways, as specified in Article 1.14, USE OF ROADWAYS.

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

A. Materials and equipment accruing from work removed and from demolition of buildings or structures, or parts thereof, shall be disposed of as follows:

1. Items that remain property of the Government shall be removed or dislodged from present locations in such a manner as to prevent damage which would be detrimental to re-installation and reuse. Store such items where directed by Contracting Officer.

2. Items not reserved shall become property of the Contractor and be removed by Contractor from ARS property.

3. Items of portable equipment and furnishings located in rooms and spaces in which work is to be done under this contract shall remain the property of the Government. When rooms and spaces are vacated by the ARS during the alteration period, such items which are NOT required by drawings and specifications to be either relocated or reused will be removed by the Government in advance of work to avoid interfering with Contractor's operation.

B. Upon completion of contract, deliver work complete and undamaged. Existing work (walls, ceilings, partitions, floors, mechanical and electrical work, lawns, paving, roads, walks, etc.) disturbed or removed as a result of performing required new work, shall be patched, repaired, reinstalled, or replaced with new work, and refinished and left in as good condition as existed before commencing work.

C. At Contractor's own expense, Contractor shall immediately restore to service and repair any damage caused by Contractor's workers to existing piping and conduits, wires, cables, etc., of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone) which are indicated on drawings and which are not scheduled for discontinuance or abandonment.

1.9 TESTS

A. Conduct final tests required in various sections of specifications in presence of an authorized representative of the Contracting Officer. Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, instruments, and forms, to conduct and record such tests.

1.10 INSTRUCTIONS

A. Contractor shall furnish maintenance and operating manuals, verbal instructions and formal training when required by the various sections of the specifications and as hereinafter specified.

1.11 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT AND ITEMS

A. Contractor shall disconnect, dismantle as necessary, remove and reinstall in new location, all existing equipment and items indicated to be relocated in accordance with statement of work, government approved drawings or Contracting Officer’s direction.

B. Perform relocation of such equipment or items at such times and in such a manner as directed by the Contracting Officer.

1.12 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT

A. Responsibilities. The contractor shall employ processes that ensure the generation of as little waste as possible and shall avoid the generation of waste due to the following:

1. Over-packaging.

2. Error.

3. Poor planning, layout.

4. Over ordering.

5. Breakage

6. Mishandling.

7. Contamination.

8. General weather damage, excluding extreme acts of nature (i.e.

tornados, hurricanes, flash floods, blizzards, etc).

B. Procedures.

1. Of the inevitable waste that is generated, as many of the waste materials as economically feasible shall be reused, salvaged or recycled.

2. Waste disposal in landfills shall be minimized to the greatest extent possible.

i. Waste Diversion Goals.

a) Demolition, Major Remodeling: Minimum 10% of total project waste shall be diverted from landfill.

b) Interior Remodeling: Minimum 10% of total project waste shall be diverted from landfill.

ii. The following waste categories, at a minimum, shall be diverted from landfill:

a) Green waste (biodegradable landscaping materials).

(i) Soil.

(ii) Inert material (concrete, asphalt, masonry).

(iii) Clean dimensional wood, palette wood.

(iv) Engineered wood products: plywood, particle board, I-joists, etc.

(v) Cardboard, paper, packaging.

(vi) Asphalt roofing materials.

(vii) Insulation.

(viii) Gypsum board.

(ix) Carpet and pad.

(x) Paint.

(xi) Plastics: ABS, PVC.

(xii) Beverage containers.

C. Description of Work.

1. Includes:

i. Waste Management Plan development and implementation.

ii. Meetings to discuss goals, issues and training for the Waste Management Plan.

iii. Techniques to minimize waste generation.

iv. Sorting and separation of waste materials.

v. Reuse of salvaged materials on site.

vi. Salvage of existing materials and items for reuse or resale.

vii. Recycling of materials that cannot be reused or sold.

viii. Record keeping of receipts and records of salvaged, recycled or land filled materials.

2. Related Elements:

i. Alternates.

ii. Construction Waste Management.

iii. Site Demolition.

iv. Site Clearing.

v. Slope Protection/Erosion Control.

vi. Asphalt Concrete.

vii. Crushed Stone Paving.

viii. Portland Cement Concrete Paving.

ix. Valve Boxes.

x. Storm Sewers.

xi. Chain Link Fences and Gates.

xii. Walk, Road and Parking Appurtenances.

xiii. Miscellaneous Landscaping Materials.

xiv. Concrete, Concrete Formwork, and Concrete Reinforcement.

xv. Cast-in-Place Concrete.

xvi. Unit Masonry.

xvii. Structural Steel.

xviii. Steel Roof Deck/Steel Floor Deck.

xix. Cold Formed Metal Framing.

xx. Metal Fabrications.

xxi. Rough and Finish Carpentry.

xxii. Engineered Structural Wood.

xxiii. Plastic Lumber.

xxiv. Building Insulation.

xxv. Modified Bitumen Roofing.

xxvi. Metal Doors.

xxvii. Wood and Plastic Doors and Frames.

xxviii. Metal Support Systems.

xxix. Gypsum Wallboard.

xxx. Acoustical Treatment.

xxxi. Resilient Flooring.

xxxii. Tile and Carpet.

xxxiii. Painting.

xxxiv. Toilet Compartments.

xxxv. Louvers and Vents.

xxxvi. Signage and Graphics.

xxxvii. Ductwork and Ductwork Accessories

D. Definitions.

1. Class III Landfill: A landfill that accepts non-hazardous resources such as household, commercial and industrial waste resulting from construction, remodeling, repair and demolition operations.

2. Clean: Untreated and unpainted; uncontaminated with adhesives, oils, solvents, mastics and like products.

3. Construction and Demolition Waste: Includes all non-hazardous resources resulting from construction, remodeling, alterations, repair and demolition operations.

4. Dismantle: The process of parting out a building in such a way as to preserve the usefulness of its materials and components.

5. Disposal: Acceptance of solid wastes at a legally operating facility for the purpose of land filling (includes Class III landfills and inert fills).

6. Inert Backfill Site: A location, other than inert fill or other disposal facility, to which inert materials are taken for the purpose of filling an excavation, shoring or other soil engineering operation.

7. Inert Fill: A facility that can legally accept inert waste, such as asphalt and concrete exclusively for the purpose of disposal.

8. Inert Solids/Inert Waste: Non-liquid solid resources including, but not limited to, soil and concrete that does not contain hazardous waste or soluble pollutants at concentrations in excess of water-quality objectives established by a regional water board, and does not contain significant quantities of decomposable solid resources.

9. Mixed Debris: Loads that include commingled recyclable and non-recyclable materials generated at the construction site.

10. Mixed Debris Recycling Facility: A solid resource processing facility that accepts loads of mixed construction and demolition debris for the purpose of recovering re-usable and recyclable materials and disposing non-recyclable materials.

11. Permitted Waste Hauler: A company that holds a valid permit to collect and transport solid wastes from individuals or businesses for the purpose of recycling or disposal.

12. Recycling: The process of sorting, cleansing, treating, and reconstituting materials for the purpose of using the altered form in the manufacture of a new product. Recycling does not include burning, incinerating or thermally destroying solid waste.

i. On-site Recycling. Materials that are sorted and processed on site for use in an altered state in the work, i.e. concrete crushed for use as a sub-base in paving.

ii. Off-site Recycling. Materials hauled to a location and used in an altered form in the manufacture of new products.

13. Recycling Facility: An operation that can legally accept materials for the purpose of processing the materials into an altered form for the manufacture of new products. Depending on the types of materials accepted and operating procedures, a recycling facility may or may not be required to have a solid waste facilities permit or be regulated by the local enforcement agency.

14. Re-Use: Materials that are recovered for use in the same form, on-site or off-site.

15. Return: To give back reusable items or unused products to vendors for credit.

16. Salvage: To remove waste materials from the site for resale or re-use by a third party.

17. Source-Separated Materials: Materials that are sorted by type at the site for the purpose of reuse and recycling.

18. Solid Waste: Materials that have been designated as non-recyclable and are discarded for the purposes of disposal.

19. Transfer Station: A facility that can legally accept solid waste for the purpose of temporarily storing the materials for re-loading onto other trucks and transporting them to a landfill for disposal, or recovering some materials for re-use or recycling.

E. References.

1. Guides. No preference is given to the recycles listed below; they are listed for the convenience of the contractor.

2. Dirt/clean fill.

3. Green/landscaping waste.

4. Concrete, asphaltic concrete.

5. Cardboard, paper, packaging.

6. Clean dimensional wood, palette wood.

7. Usable palettes.

8. Metals from banding, ductwork, piping, rebar, roofing, other trim, steel, iron, galvanized sheet steel, stainless steel, aluminum, copper, zinc, lead, brass, and bronze.

9. Carpet and pad.

10. Gypsum board.

11. Paint.

12. Insulation.

13. Asphalt shingles.

14. Beverage containers.

F. Submittals.

1. Waste Management Plan. Prior to any waste removal, the Contractor shall submit their Waste Management Plan to the ARS. The Plan shall contain the following:

i. Analysis of the estimated job site waste to be generated, including types and quantities.

ii. Proposed alternatives to land filling. Contractor shall prepare a list of each material proposed to be salvaged, re-used, or recycled during the course of the project.

iii. Methods handling of materials to be recycled.

iv. On Site:

2. Materials separation

3. Materials storage

4. Materials protection, where applicable

a) Off site:

(i) Provide name of mixed debris recycling facility; include list of materials to be recycled.

b) Procedures. A description of the means to be employed in recycling the above materials consistent with requirements for acceptance by designated facilities.

c) Landfill Options. The name of the landfill(s) where trash will be disposed of.

d) Meetings. Contractor shall conduct Construction Waste Management meetings. Meetings shall include the Subcontractor, the Project Manager and representatives as designated by the Contracting Officer. At a minimum, waste management goals and issues shall be discussed at pre-bid meetings, pre-construction meetings and regular job-site meetings.

e) Transportation. A description of the means of transportation of the recyclable materials (whether materials will be site-separated and self-hauled to designated facilities, or whether mixed materials will be collected by a waste hauler and removed from the site) and destination of materials.

f) Waste Management Plan Implementation.

(i) Manager. The contractor shall designate an on-site party (or parties) responsible for instructing workers and subcontractors and overseeing and documenting results of the Waste Management Plan for the project.

(ii) Distribution. The contractor shall distribute copies of the Waste Management Plan to the Contracting Officer and Location Manager.

(iii) Instruction. The contractor shall provide on-site instruction of appropriate separation, handling, recycling, salvage, reuse and return methods to be used by all parties at appropriate stages of the project.

(iv) Separation Facilities. The contractor shall lay out and label a specific area to facilitate separation of materials for reuse, salvage, recycling, and return. Recycling and waste bin areas are to be kept neat and clean and clearly marked in order to avoid contamination or mixing of materials.

(v) Hazardous Wastes. Hazardous wastes shall be separated, stored, and disposed of according to local, state and federal regulations.

5. Reports.

i. The Contractor shall submit (monthly, quarterly, at end of job) a Waste Management Progress Report. The report shall contain the amount (in tons or cubic yards) of material land filled from the project, the identity of the landfill, the total amount of tipping fees paid at the landfill and the total disposal cost. Include legible copies of manifests, weight tickets, receipts and invoices. Manifests shall be from recycle and/or disposal site operators that can legally accept the materials for the purpose of reuse, recycling or disposal.

ii. For each material recycled, reused or salvaged from the project, provide the following:

a) Amount (in tons or cubic yards).

b) Date removed from the job site.

c) Receiving party.

d) Transportation cost.

e) Amount of any money paid or received for the recycled or salvaged material. Net total cost or savings of salvage or recycling each material.

Attach manifests, weight tickets, receipts, and/or invoices. Indicate the project information, including project title, name of company completing form,…