13 34 23.23 - CONTROL BUILDING.pdf

Project No. 3533S Garnet Valley Water Transmission System - Commitment No. 011852.0 Facilities - Apex 2920 Pumping Station 13 34 23.23 - 1 Control Building

SECTION 13 34 23.23

CONTROL BUILDING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DEFINITION OF TERMS

A. "Bidder", "Seller", "Contractor", or "Materialman" shall be considered synonymous terms and shall mean person, firm or corporation with whom Owner may enter into contract for execution of work specified.

B. "Owner" shall mean:

Southern Nevada Water Authority 100 City Parkway, Suite 700 Las Vegas, NV 89106

(702) 862-3786

Colorado River Commission of Nevada Attn: Shae Pelkowski, PE 100 N. City Parkway, Suite 1100 Las Vegas, NV 89106

(702) 376-9997 spelkowski@crc.nv.gov

C. "Engineer" shall mean:

HDR Engineering, Inc.

Attn: John Schneider, PE 3231 Greensboro Drive, Suite 200 Bismarck, ND 58503 Phone: (701) 557-9711 john.schneider@hdrinc.com

D. "Work" shall mean work to be done in the course of construction and furnishing materials and equipment under the Equipment Contract, unless some other meaning is indicated by the context.

1.2 COMPONENTS OF SPECIFICATIONS

A. Detailed Specifications

1. Part 1 - General

2. Part 2 - Products

1.3 INTENT OF SPECIFICATIONS

A. To set forth requirements of performance, type of equipment desired, standards of materials and construction, tests to be made, and guarantees to be met.

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B. To require Seller to furnish all materials and equipment and perform all work and services described in the contract documents, unless otherwise specifically indicated.

C. To require Seller to provide complete and operable equipment in spite of omission of specific reference to any minor component part.

D. To require Seller to provide new materials and equipment.

1.4 INTERPRETATION OF SPECIFICATIONS

A. Report any errors or omissions in specifications to the Engineer as soon as detected. The Engineer will answer questions and interpret intended meaning of specification. His interpretation shall be accepted as final.

1.5 METHOD OF BIDDING

A. Equivalent products:

1. Whenever specifications or plans call for item of material or equipment by manufacturer's name and type, "or equal", it is intended that products of equal quality and performance by other manufacturers may be substituted, subject to the approval of the Engineer.

2. Furnish drawings or other data as required to indicate all modifications resulting from use of such substitute items. Furnish general arrangement drawings, full descriptive data, and other information required to demonstrate to Engineer that material or equipment proposed is, in fact, equal to that specified. Burden of proof of equality shall in all cases remain with Seller. Final approval of the substitution shall be made by the Engineer.

3. Abide by Engineer's decisions when proposed substitutions of material or equipment are deemed to be unacceptable.

4. Owner may consider such factors as over-all project arrangement, over-all project cost, and similar factors in determining acceptability of proposed substitutions.

5. Approval of substitutions shall not relieve Seller of responsibility for providing workmanship, material, and equipment equal to that specified.

B. Form of bid price submittal:

1. Unit price for all items to be furnished and delivered under this contract.

2. Bid price shall cover complete work described in specifications, including costs incidental thereto, unless specifically indicated otherwise.

3. List separately the price of services of Service Technician, as defined in the Summary of Proposal.

1.6 DATA TO ACCOMPANY BIDS

A. A complete Equipment Contract and Summary of Proposal, as bound in the front of this specification, shall be properly completed and submitted to the Engineer, along with all other material listed below. All items submitted shall be sent to the Engineer no later than the time and date specified.

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1. Any exceptions taken by the Seller to the Specifications, Equipment Contract and/or Summary of Proposal at time of bid shall be clearly and simply stated or summarized, formatted, in a specially prepared letter of transmittal attached to and made a part of the Summary of Proposal.

Note: Manufacturer's "standard conditions of sale" catalog pages are not acceptable for purposes of stating exceptions to the specifications.

2. Seller shall complete one copy of the "Summary of Proposal" for each alternative bid or proposal submitted. Additional copies may be prepared by photocopying the blank "Summary of Proposal" pages. Seller shall clearly identify each summary by alternate number.

B. Seller's proposal shall also contain, as a minimum, one copy of each of the following:

1. Manufacturer's specifications, guarantees, and descriptive data on equipment proposed.

2. Itemized list of special tools and spare parts which Seller proposes to furnish.

3. Outline drawings showing general arrangement, approximate dimensions, space requirements and clearance, and approximate weights of proposed equipment.

4. Standard and specified accessories and instruments to be furnished separately shall be listed in detail. List shall clearly define those items to be shipped separately. It is understood that all items not so listed shall be shipped, mounted and connected. Use Summary of Proposal for listing.

5. Complete copy of the warranty the Seller will offer.

1.7 EQUIPMENT GUARANTEE

A. Without limiting any other provision of this specification regarding guarantees, guarantee the equipment as follows:

1. Seller shall guarantee to the Owner that the complete equipment, together with all parts included in the original purchase, is free of defect in workmanship and materials and is capable of continuous and satisfactory performance when operated in accordance with the instructions provided by the Seller at the specified rating and capacity.

2. Guarantee shall extend for a minimum of one year from the date of commercial operation. It shall cover all defects and malfunctions of the equipment and accessories. Guarantee shall cover all out-in freight by common carrier in full and the costs of removal from the site and reinstallation after repair. Seller shall not be liable for special, indirect or consequential damages, nor costs of moving structures or associated equipment.

1.8 DELIVERY AND SHIPMENT

A. Bid shall include delivery F.O.B. jobsite, freight prepaid, with final destination delivery date as specified by the Seller in the Summary of Proposal. Equipment shall not be shipped via rail for any portion of the delivery trip.

B. Project Location: Las Vegas, NV (36.308883°,-114.989844°)

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C. The Seller shall notify the Engineer when equipment is ready for shipment. We require a minimum of seven (7) working days advance notice of delivery in order to arrange for offloading the delivery truck. Such notice shall include projected routing and estimated time in shipment. Seller shall not release Equipment for shipment until release is authorized by the Engineer.

1. All equipment in this contract with a common delivery destination shall be made in a common shipment. The Seller shall be responsible for all incidental costs incurred by the Owner due to separate shipments of such equipment.

2. Immediately after shipment, Seller shall notify the Owner and Engineer of transportation carrier and all transfers and references to permit follow-up on status of shipment and delivery.

3. The Seller shall investigate all limitations in regard to shipping the equipment F.O.B. destination, including seasonal or weather-related load restrictions. Equipment shall be shipped as completely assembled as transportation limits allow.

At the time of the request for release of units against this quote, project names will be provided to the Seller for proper jobsite identification.

Shipping papers and crates shall bear the follow job reference clearly displayed:

Southern Nevada Water Authority Apex Substation Control Building

4. Equipment damaged in shipment will be refused on delivery and it will be the Seller’s responsibility to arrange for prompt repair or replacement to the standards of new equipment. The Seller will not be relieved of the responsibility of delivering undamaged equipment even if the damage is internal or otherwise goes undetected and the nature of the damage remains unknown until the equipment is energized and tested.

D. Delivery shall not be made prior to earliest acceptable delivery specified in the Summary of Proposal. Should delivery be made prior to earliest acceptable delivery date, the Owner reserves the right to withhold initial payment without any additional cost until 30 days after the earliest acceptable delivery date. In addition, the supplier shall be responsible for all incidental costs incurred by the Owner due to early delivery.

E. The Owner agrees to indemnify the Seller for circumstances resulting in late delivery of the control building where such circumstances are beyond the control of the Seller. Circumstances beyond the control of the Seller are defined as: acts of God, acts of government, transportation to final destination, failure of equipment under test, material shortages due to failure of others to make delivery within the time required, and any other circumstances reasonably beyond the control of the Seller.

F. Upon any actual or projected departure from the manufacturing schedule which, in the opinion of the Seller, may result in a delay of shipment, the Seller shall immediately notify the Engineer of the following:

1. Explanation of the delay or potential delay.

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2. Means by which the delay could be minimized.

3. Projected new shipment date.

4. Additional details as requested by the Engineer.

G. Should the Seller fail to make a reasonable effort to meet the guaranteed delivery date where this failure is evidenced by failure to inform the Engineer of changes in the manufacturing schedule, failure to allow sufficient time for delivery of materials and equipment necessary for manufacturing, or lack of cooperation in effective measures by which delays could be minimized, the Owner may charge the Seller an amount not in excess of $200.00 per day for each day that the factory shipping date falls beyond the guaranteed delivery date in the Seller’s proposal.

H. The Engineer reserves the right to inspect the progress of work at the Seller's facilities at any time subsequent to notice of such intent.

I. The Seller shall notify the Owner and Engineer a minimum of seven (7) working days in advance of delivery to arrange for off-loading. If advance notice is not provided, the Seller shall be responsible for off-loading without additional expense to the Owner.

The Seller shall investigate all limitations in regard to shipping the equipment F.O.B. destination. Control building shall be shipped as completely assembled as transportation limits allow.

J. Manufacturer will provide all temporary bracing, lifting points, and weatherproofing to deliver buildings to jobsite in ‘factory new’ condition and ready to be lifted and installed on foundation.

1.9 DRAWINGS AND INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL

A. Approval Drawing Submittal

B. One (1) electronic copy of each of the following drawings shall be submitted no later than four (4) weeks from notice to proceed for receipt of order.

1. Complete fabrication and assembly drawings.

2. Manufacturer’s specifications for equipment and material.

3. Complete nameplate data for each item.

4. Complete wiring, schematic and connection diagrams for all equipment, controls and alarms.

C. Drawing Approval

The Engineer will return to the Manufacturer, within two weeks of receipt, one set of drawings marked “Approved,” “Approved as Revised,” or “Resubmit.” In the last case, all revisions will be clearly shown on the returned set, which shall be considered as an approved set. Design revisions, in accordance with corrections shown thereon, may be considered as ready for fabrication. Corrections or revisions shown on drawing labeled “Resubmit” set shall be made, and a revised set furnished to the Engineer for his approval. Drawings shall be returned two (2) weeks after notice of requiring re-submittal.

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The Manufacturer agrees that submittals and shop drawings processed by the Engineer are not change orders; that the purpose of submittals and shop drawings by the Manufacturer is to demonstrate to the Engineer that the Manufacturer understands the design concept, that he demonstrates his understanding by indicating which equipment and material he intends to furnish and install, and by detailing the fabrication and installation methods he intends to use. The Manufacturer alone accepts all responsibility for assuring that all materials furnished under these specifications meet in full all requirements of the contract documents. The Engineer's review is for general conformance with the design concept and contract documents. Markings or comments shall not be construed as relieving the Manufacturer from compliance with the project plans and specifications or departures there from. The Manufacturer remains responsible for details and accuracy, for confirming and correlating all quantities and dimensions, and for selecting fabrication processes and techniques of assembly.

D. Final Drawing Submittal:

1. One (1) copy of each of the following items:

a. Instruction books - including drawings.

b. Test reports.

2. Submit one (1) each of the above two items shall be provided with the shipment. Submit one (1) electronic copy to Engineer for distribution.

Engineer’s address is given in Section 1-1, C.

E. Instruction Manuals, Test Reports, and Parts Lists

1. Seller shall furnish complete instruction manuals covering installation, operation, and maintenance for all equipment. Manuals, bound in vinyl and properly labeled to indicate the facility covered, shall include:

a. All shop drawings listed in 1-9, A.

b. Specific equipment instruction books.

c. Renewal parts lists for all replaceable parts and assemblies.

2. Submit one (1) copy with control building delivery.

F. Shop Drawing and Instructional Material Transmittal Form

1. Seller may use his own form of transmittal letter for distribution of shop drawings, clearly marked "For Approval" or "Certified" as applicable.

a. Submit one (1) copy of transmittal form with each set of drawings or instructional materials.

b. All correspondence, drawings and materials shall be identified with the following information:

1) Southern Nevada Water Authority

2) Manufacturer's shop order number.

G. Seller's Responsibility

1. Check shop drawings prior to submittal for errors, correctness of details and conformance with the specifications.

2. Notify Engineer of any inconsistencies or questions regarding approval revisions or comments shown on the drawings.

3. Review of shop drawings by Engineer does not relieve the Seller of responsibility for errors, correctness of details, or conformance with the specifications.

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4. Fabrication and shipment of materials or equipment prior to Owner's release of drawings, data, and information mentioned hereinbefore, shall be at Seller's risk.

1.10 CODES AND STANDARDS

A. Standards: The following standards and criteria (of most recent issue) shall be used where applicable in the structural design of the building covered by this specification:

1. "Recommended Design Practices Manual"

- Metal Building Manufacturer's Association (MBMA)

2. "Steel Construction Manual" - American Institute of Steel Construction

(AISC)

3. "Cold Formed Steel Design Manual"

- American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI)

4. "Aluminum Construction Manual"

- The Aluminum Association

5. “Code for Welding in Building Construction"

- American Welding Society

B. The following criteria shall also be applicable in other phases of design:

1. Building Code having jurisdiction over the area in which the site is located.

2. Structural Steel Painting Council – Standards: Federal, Military and

Commercial Standards, ASTM Standards

3. Ratings by: Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc., Factory Mutual Engineering

Association

C. Perform work in accordance with best present-day installation and manufacturing practices.

D. Unless specifically noted to contrary, conform with and test in accordance with applicable sections of latest revisions of following codes and standards:

1. American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

2. National Electrical Manufacturer's Association (NEMA).

E. In case of conflicts between referenced codes and standards, the Code or standard establishing more stringent requirements shall be followed.

1.11 SHOP TESTS

A. Perform standard tests on control building in accordance with manufacturer’s standard practices.

B. Provide engineer with one (1) certified copy of all test data in electronic form.

1.12 INSTALLATION

A. The building structure shall be completely factory-assembled with no field assembly required, except for attachment of manufacturer-supplied items shipped loose for transportation purposes. Any field assembly required shall be

13 34 23.23 - 8 Control Building fully described by the manufacturer at the time of the bid. If field assembly of the building structure, accessories, insulation and the interior finish is necessary, it shall be performed by one of the following:

1. Building manufacturer's crews.

2. Dealers or erectors authorized by the manufacturer as trained and qualified to erect that manufacturer's product. In this case, the manufacturer shall inspect the work and certify its correctness.

B. Manufacturer and Contractor shall coordinate all construction efforts with the Owner and Engineer to assure the orderly completion of work.

C. The building shall be installed plumb, level, and square in accordance with Metal Building Systems Manual (MBMA) Common Industry Practices.

D. The building shall be anchored to the foundation as per the Manufacturers construction documents.

E. Install gutters, downspouts, flashings, and trim in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, using proper sheet metal installation procedures.

1.13 FIELD TESTS

A. Owner will conduct tests and inspection as he deems necessary to determine that equipment functions properly after installation. Any special test equipment will be furnished by others.

B. If equipment fails to function properly because of defects, Seller will make necessary corrections and, upon completion thereof, demonstrate to Owner that these defects have been corrected.

1.14 DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT

A. Should equipment fail to conform to specifications or to operate satisfactorily, Owner will have right to operate equipment until defects are corrected and guarantees met.

B. Owner will have right to operate rejected equipment until it is replaced without cost for depreciation, use, or wear.

C. Equipment may be removed from operation for examination, adjustment, alteration, or change, only at time approved by the Owner.

1.15 BID EVALUATION

A. In estimating the lowest cost to the Owner as one of the factors in deciding the award of the contract, the Owner will consider, in addition to the prices quoted in the Summary of Proposal, the following:

1. Any exceptions taken and noted in the Summary of Proposal.

2. Proposed delivery.

3. Proposed warranty.

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B. Until final award of the contract is made, the Owner reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids, waive any informalities or accept any bid or bids which in the opinion of the Engineer will serve the best interest of the Owner. The Owner also reserves the right to accept or reject any or all alternates in the same manner.

1.16 FINAL ACCEPTANCE AND PAYMENT

A. Final payment will be made thirty (30) days after receipt of all equipment, drawings, instruction books and test reports as required by these specifications and in accordance with the contract.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 CONTROL BUILDING SCOPE

A. Furnish and deliver a complete steel control building as specified herein. The pre-engineered, pre-assembled metal building shall be of self-framing, or straight column and beam, steel construction. Roof system shall be devoid of any valleys and interior shall be free of supports.

B. Interior furnishings supported by metal floor such as relay panels, station battery rack and batteries to be furnished by others and installed at the jobsite.

2.2 DESIGN CRITERIA

A. Dimensions

Exterior 14’-0” Wide x 38’-0” Long

Interior 13’-0” Wide x 37’-0” Long (min.)

Interior Ceiling Height

10’-0” min. from floor

B. Loading and Seismic

Roof Load 30 psf

Wall Load 90 mph, plus wall-mounted equipment

Firewall Rating Not required, non-combustible construction

Auxiliary Loads See Section 2-3

Estimate Internal Heat Gain 6,000 BTU/hr (max.)

Estimate Internal Heat Gain NVE Room

1,000 BTU/hr (max.)

Insulation Values (min.) R38 roof, R19 walls

Design loadings shall be 30 psf roof live load, 90 mph (3 sec) wind load. Loading design shall be in accordance with MBMA practices. Refer to Control Building Elevation(s) for size and description of auxiliary loads, if any.

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The building shall be Seismic Design Category D0.

Fire rating of building structure is not required however building shall be of constructed of non-combustible materials.

C. Roof

1. Slope shall be not less than 2:12 nor more than 4:12.

2. Roof panels shall be a minimum of 26 gauge with galvanized coating conforming to G90 (1¼ oz.) standards. Exterior surface shall have factory applied baked-on or laminated color finish.

3. Roof panels shall be of "standing-seam interlocking" design. The standing seams shall have a factory-applied, non-hardening sealant, and the seam shall be continuously locked or crimped together by mechanical means during erection. Roof panels with lap-type seams shall not be considered acceptable.

D. Exterior Wall Panels

1. Shall be a minimum 26 gauge with galvanized coating conforming to G90

(1¼ oz.) standards. Exterior surface shall have factory applied baked-on or laminated color finish.

2. The wall panel shall be fastened to its supports with zinc-coated screws or bolts located on the side of the panel, concealed in the joint, or by other means so as to eliminate exposed primary fasteners. Exposed (non-loadbearing) stainless steel or aluminum screws, bolts and/or rivets shall be acceptable for securing trim, fascias, gutters and miscellaneous flashings to either the wall or roof panels.

3. Wall panels shall be pre-cut for proper building eave height, no splices shall be permitted. Top, bottom and intermediate panel closures, flashings, fascias, gutters and trim shall be caulked with non-hardening sealant to achieve weather-tightness and to prevent entrance of insects.

Sealant shall be the building manufacturer's standard, compatible with the material furnished as wall panels.

E. Interior Wall Panels

1. Building shall be designed with interior liner panels which completely enclose all frame and primary support structures to produce a continuous inner wall surface.

2. Interior liner panels shall be a minimum of 26 gauge galvanized steel, with factory applied painted finish. Wall panels shall be vertically applied, pre-cut for proper building height. Liner panel shall be of interlocking or similar type design, such that the only exposed fasteners are at base, top and accessory trim. Such exposed fasteners shall be pre-painted with same color finish as liner panel.

3. Surface of interior panels shall be smooth or have a fine embossed texture. Sculptured panels or panels with moderate projections or depressions shall not be acceptable.

4. Wall and ceiling structural support system shall be designed to provide load carrying capability for anticipated equipment loads. All interior panels shall be capable of supporting a 200 lb attached point load.

F. Interior Partitions

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1. Interior partitions shall be metal liner panel steel frame construction.

Metal liner panels shall meet requirements for "Interior Wall Panels", specified above.

2. Maximum stud spacing shall be 16 inches on center. Walls shall be attached to the concrete foundation with fasteners as specified by the manufacturer. All such fasteners shall be furnished by the building manufacturer.

3. Partitions shall be full height. Top of interior partitions shall be securely anchored to building structural members as approved by the Engineer.

Such bracing shall not be visible below the finished ceiling.

G. Ceiling

1. Ceiling liner panels shall be a minimum of 26 gauge galvanized steel with factory applied painted finish. Ceiling panel shall be of interlocking or similar type design, such that the only exposed fasteners are at the corners and trim. Such fasteners shall be pre-painted with same color finish as liner panels. Surface of ceiling panel shall be smooth or have a fine embossed texture. Sculptured panels or panels with moderate projections or depression shall not be acceptable. Ceiling installation height shall be a minimum of 10 feet above finished floor.

H. Building Insulation

1. All insulating materials shall be non-combustible rigid material, fiberglass batts/blankets or spray applied foam of the type and insulating quality listed below.

2. Suitable means of preventing moisture entry into the building shall be provided. Where used, rigid insulation shall be integral with steel liner panels. Fiberglass batts/blankets shall be faced with a flexible vapor barrier.

3. Fiberglass batts used for roof insulation shall be supported with wire mesh; insulation shall not be compressed between the roof panels and purlins. Insulation shall not be laid on top of ceiling panels.

4. Spray-on urethane insulation shall be given an overall fire-retardant coating, National Cellulose "Ure-K", or equal.

5. All composite insulation/vapor barrier/fire retardant materials shall carry an Underwriters' Laboratories (U.L. Label) fire hazard rating indicating a flame spread of 25 or less.

6. Minimum Insulation rating shall be R38 for the roof and R19 for the exterior walls.

I. Pedestrian Doors

1. The standard of quality for swing doors and frames shall be that established by the Steel Door Institute and that set forth as a minimum by the U. S. Department of Commerce Standard PS 4-66.

2. Exterior flush steel doors shall be 36 inches wide x 84 inches high (Main Entrance) and 48 inches wide x 96 inches high (Service Entrance), x 1 3/4 inches thick, insulated and weather-stripped. For buildings with only one entrance, the larger (Service Entrance) door size will be used.

Exterior doors shall be equipped with a heavy duty commercial-grade hydraulic closer, panic exit mechanism on the interior, magnetic door contact alarm, and lockable lever-type entrance handle on the exterior.

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Additionally, the doors shall be equipped with a non-operating pull handle on the interior to aid in manual door control. All exterior door locks shall be keyed the same, such that one key will open or lock both doors. Each door lock shall be provided with (2) keys.

3. Interior flush steel doors shall be 36 inches wide x 84 inches high x 1¾ inches thick, uninsulated, with non-locking lever-type handle. Doors for battery rooms (when battery room required) shall be equipped with panic exit mechanism, and a louver at least 20” x 20” in the lower half of the door.

4. Refer to control building drawings for door swing details.

J. Color Coatings

1. Exterior color shall meet the following performance standards after continuous exposure in normal atmospheric conditions for time periods as stated:

a. Panels shall show no evidence of blistering, peeling or chipping for a period of 10 years.

b. Panels shall not show surface chalking in excess of the No. 8 rating D659-44 per ASTM for a period of 5 years.

c. Panels shall, after cleaning, not show color change in excess of seven (7) units per ASTM-D-2244-64T for a period of 10 years.

d. Final finish color shall be:

Exterior Panels Determined Upon Bid Award

Exterior Trim Determined Upon Bid Award

Interior Panels Regal White

Roof Panels Determined Upon Bid Award

Gutters Determined Upon Bid Award

Downspouts Determined Upon Bid Award

Doors Determined Upon Bid Award

K. Gutters and Downspouts

1. Manufacturer shall furnish rain guttering and downspouts as shown on the drawings. These items may be shipped loose if necessary for transportation clearance.

2. Gutter and downspouts shall be continuous type, 22 gauge galvanized steel with a baked enamel coating.

3. Gutter shall be 5 inch and attached to fascia with hanger brackets or sleeve nails intended for that purpose. Downspouts shall be 3” x 5 “ and be attached to exterior walls with strap type hanger brackets. Gutter and downspout hanger spacing shall be a maximum of 4 feet. All attachment hardware and other accessories required for a complete installation shall be furnished and have a finish matching the gutter and downspout finish.

All joints and ends shall be water-tight upon completion of installation.

L. Grounding Provisions

1. Control building shall have a minimum of two 1/4 " copper ground pads located at opposite corners of the building. The copper ground pads shall provide for attachment of a 2-hole NEMA standard ground connector.

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2. A 4/0 AWG 19 strand bare copper perimeter ground loop (or equivalent copper bus bar) shall be installed on the interior walls near the ceiling.

The interior perimeter ground loop shall be attached to exterior ground pads. These pads will be used for connection to the substation ground grid.

3. Manufacturer shall properly ground all equipment within the enclosure per the NEC. All grounding conductors within the control building shall be connected to the perimeter ground loop. This includes, but is not limited to, cable tray, wireway, equipment, etc. Manufacturer shall ensure that proper continuity is maintained between all internal and external metal finish panels.

M. Building Floor

1. Floor color shall be ANSI #61 Gray.

2. Minimum floor load shall be 250 psf.

3. Insulated Structural Steel Floor System

a. Floor system shall have a hot-rolled welded, steel framework, with interior hot-rolled steel channels, i-beams, or tube supports to meet required loads, with a maximum deflection of L/240, and cold formed joists sized and spaced to meet design loads. Steel floor shall be a welded 1/4” steel plate top surface with a painted, slip-resistant finish. Bottom of floor shall have a rodent and moisture barrier of recessed 26-gauge sheet galvanized steel. Floor system shall be designed to be anchored and supported by concrete piers or concrete slab. Foundations will be designed by Others with base loads, reactions, and other pertinent criteria furnished by building manufacturer.

b. Floor insulation system to be comprised of fiberglass batt or blown cellulose insulation between joists, and rigid polystyrene insulation between joists and bottom galvanized steel rodent barrier.

Insulation system shall provide R-30 minimum insulation value.

c. Floor framework and floor deck plates shall be fully cleaned, primed and paint with a self-priming, VOC compliant (EPA method 24), catalyzed coating system designed to provide an durable finish, suitable for heavy industrial environments with high corrosion protection and resistance to fading. Paint system shall have a minimum dry film thickness of 5-7 mils per coat and non-slip texture added to the paint. Battery room floor paint and 36” up the battery room walls shall also be acid resistant.

d. Heavy duty steel lift plates shall be furnished and installed as needed for lifting the building. Lift plates shall be removable.

e. Ground lugs shall be welded or bolted to the frame where indicated on the drawings.

2.3 ACCESSORIES

A. Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)

1. Control building shall be equipped with three (3) readily available wall mounted commercial grade air conditioners with integral electric heat (Bard, Marvair or equal). All electrical connections shall meet NEC standards. The power supply will be 120/240 VAC, single-phase.

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2. The HVAC unit shall be sized by the building manufacturer to maintain a minimum interior temperature of 65 degrees F, and a maximum interior temperature of 80 degrees F, based on the ambient site conditions and expected internal heat gains. The capacity of HVAC units required shall be determined by the building manufacturer.

3. Filters and Controls: Unit(s) to have supply and return grilles, and a replaceable pleated high efficiency filter on the return side. The HVAC unit(s) will be controlled by a separate wall-mounted automatic change-over thermostat or a lead-lag controller if two units are used.

4. Back up wall mount baseboard heaters will be provided per drawings.

B. Chases

1. As required per Manufacturer design.

C. Cable Riser and Entrance

1. Manufacturer shall furnish a full height cable riser system, cable entry, and cable sealing system on the building as shown on the Specification Drawings. Cable riser system shall consist of the following components:

a. Cable Riser Ladder: A 24” wide cable riser ladder on the exterior of the wall, with complete mounting provisions, from a point 12” above the level of the interior floor to the cable wall penetration.

Riser shall be Cooper B-Line, Series 25, aluminum, with 6” rung spacing and 5” side rails, or approved equivalent. The riser shall be supported on 1¾” universal strut fastened to the building wall framing as required.

b. Cable Riser Enclosure: The cable riser shall be enclosed by a weather tight enclosure completely enclosing the cable riser ladder and cable penetration. An adjustable sliding sleeve shall be provided at the base of the enclosure to give 6” adjustment up or down from the level of the interior floor to provide a weather tight seal to the Owner’s cable trench system.

c. Cable Sealing System: A Roxtec cable sealing system (no substitution allowed) shall be provided in the wall penetration as required to completely seal the cable entrance against weather, rodents and insects. The building manufacturer shall size cable entrance opening to suit the Roxtec sealing system frame. The width of the cable sealing system shall nominally equal the width of the cable riser ladder so that cables can be spread across the entire face of the ladder without bunching together at the seal.

Sealing modules, wedge clamps, and accessories shall be furnished as noted on the Specification Drawings to fully populate and seal the entire cable opening area. Future expansion shall be considered in the layout of the cable sealing system. Engineer will review the module selection and frame design during the approval drawing process.

D. Safety Equipment

1. Fire Extinguisher: Two Potter-Roemer, or approval equal, twenty pound dry chemical fire extinguisher. The extinguisher shall carry a U.L. rating of 20A-120BC. Extinguisher shall be fully charged, complete with surface mounting bracket.

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2. Eyewash Kit: One emergency eyewash kit to be mounted near the station battery as indicated on drawings. Honeywell #320004620000 or equal.

3. Exits Lights: Provide LED style exit lights as shown on control building drawings (see ref. dwg. E15). Exit lights shall be 120 VAC with power pack, Lithonia LES-1-R, or equal.

4. Smoke Detector: Provide smoke detectors as shown on control building drawings (see ref. dwg. E15). Smoke detectors shall be 120 VAC, photoelectric type with a normally open relay contact for remote alarming, Gentex #9123F or equal.

2.4 AC/DC DISTRIBUTION EQUIPMENT

A. Panelboards – General: All panelboards and components shall be dead-front type, conforming to the following standards:

1. NEMA AB1 "Molded Case Circuit Breakers"

2. NEMA PB1 "Panelboards"

3. UL No. 67 "Standards for Panelboards"

4. UL No. 50 "Standards for Cabinets and Boxes"

5. Federal Specifications WP-115a "Power Distribution Panels"

6. Federal Specifications WC-3756 "Molded Case Circuit Breakers"

7. National Electric Code:

a. Panelboards shall have hinged door, lock and catch. Fronts shall be painted and have a lifting rest. Enclosure shall be general purpose, U.L. standard gauge, galvanized or painted. All painted surfaces shall be ANSI-61 grey over a rust-inhibiting coating. A nameplate listing panel type and ratings, circuit directory card with holder placed inside the door and branch device labels shall be provided. Panels shall bear marking of approved UL listing.

Panelboards shall be furnished with engraved nameplate (black with white letters) fastened to front of cover. Lettering shall be ¼” high.

b. Main bus bars shall be solid copper, 100% neutral. Where "SPACE" is indicated on panelboard drawings provide a blank breaker slot, bussing, device mounting hardware, and steel or plastic knockouts in dead front. Where "feed through" or "double" lugs are indicated, lugs shall be sized to allow feeders with amperage equal to incoming feeders.

c. Circuit breakers shall conform to UL 489 and be rated for 75°C conductors. Provide a common trip linkage on multiple pole breakers. Duplex or tandem breakers will not be accepted.

d. Verify space available around panels to meet code required working clearances. All panels shall be located in dedicated spaces shown on control building drawings; coordinate construction so piping, ducts, etc. are routed around dedicated spaces above and in front of panels per code clearances.

B. AC Distribution Panelboard

1. Provide Siemens Type P1 or approved equivalent. All circuit breakers shall be thermal-magnetic.

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Quantity Two (2)

Voltage 120/240 Volts

Bus Rating 225 A

Connection 1 Phase/3 Wire

Interrupting Capacity 10,000 AIC

Enclosure NEMA 1

Mounting Surface

Main Breaker 2P, 100 A

Branch Circuits 42

C. Automatic Transfer Switch

1. Transfer switch shall receive a complete operational test and checkout at the factory. This test shall include testing and setting of all control relays and auxiliary devices. Transfer switch shall also receive a dielectric test in accordance with NEMA standards.

2. Switch contacts shall be of a mechanically held design. Protective cover(s) shall be provided for moving contact parts and arc chutes.

Transfer switch shall be manually operable with both sources with power disconnected.

Quantity One (1)

Enclosure NEMA 1

Voltage 120/240 Volts

Phase 1-Phase/3-Wire

Type 2-Way

Continuous Current 200 A

Current Withstand Rating:

(Sources are Fully Protected)

10,000 Amperes RMS Sym.

Usual Service Conditions None

Type Delay Transition

Neutral Solid

Phase Poles 2

D. Battery Charger/Eliminator

1. Provide Hindle Power or approved equivalent.

Input Voltage Single-phase, 240 VAC

Output Voltage 125 VDC

Output Amperage 16 ADC

Filtering Battery Eliminator

Mounting Surface

Options Wall mount

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E. DC Battery Disconnect Switch

1. Provide Siemens VBII or approved equivalent. Disconnect switch will be used to parallel Owner’s portable battery when servicing station battery.

Type Siemens, HF224

Voltage 240 VAC/ 250 VDC

Rating 200 A

Action DPST

Connection 2 Pole

Lugs Four (4) 1/0 AWG

Enclosure NEMA I

Interrupting Capacity 10,000 AIC

Fuse Size 150 A

Fuse Qty. 4 (includes 2 spare)

Fuse Type Cartridge, Class H

Disconnect Type Fusible

Mounting Surface

F. DC Panelboard

1. Provide Siemens Type P2 or approved equivalent. All circuit breakers shall be thermal-magnetic.

Voltage 125 VDC

Bus Rating 225 A

Connection (2) Main Buses

Interrupting Capacity 10,000 AIC

Enclosure NEMA 1

Mounting Surface

Main Breaker 2P, 100 A

Branch Circuits 54

Voltage 125 VDC

Bus Rating 225 A

Connection (2) Main Buses

Interrupting Capacity 10,000 AIC

Enclosure NEMA 1

Mounting Surface

Main Breaker 2P, 100 A

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Branch Circuits 30

G. Battery Room/Area Ventilation Control

1. Provide Hoffman or approved equal. See drawings for quantity.

Catalog Number A16N16ALP w/ A16N16MP

Enclosure NEMA 1

Mounting Surface

Hydrogen Detector SBS H2 w/ Remote Display

HOA Switch Allen Bradley 800T-J17B W/ Legend Plate 800T- X511

Undervoltage Relay Allen Bradley 700-HA32A1 W/ Base 700-HN125

Time Delay Relay Allen Bradley 700-HRV52TA17 W/ Base 700-

HN126

2. The ventilation control circuit shall operate under the following conditions:

a. If hydrogen levels inside the battery room/area meet or exceed

2%, the circuit shall activate the exhaust fan to flush out air inside the battery room/area.

H. Installation

1. Building manufacturer shall make a complete installation as shown in

Specification Drawings. This installation shall include wire terminations to all panelboards per drawings.

2. Installation shall be in accordance with provisions of the National Electrical Code (NEC). Minimum bending radii shall not be less than that permitted by IPCEA.

3. Conductor splices shall be minimized. Splicing of conductors larger than #10 AWG shall not be permitted. Splicing shall be allowed only in accessible locations, such as junction boxes. Splices shall not be made in panelboards, disconnect switches, or transfer switches. Splices shall be made with twist-on or crimp type wire connectors.

2.5 CONDUIT, RACEWAY & WIRING DEVICES

A. Provide all items as described below for the control building only. This section does not include conduit and wiring devices to be embedded in the building’s concrete foundation.

1. Materials

a. Include all conduit, wireway, trough, junction boxes, miscellaneous wiring devices, and hardware to make a complete installation of all control building electrical fixtures and power equipment shown on the Specification Drawings. (see ref. dwg. E16)

2. Conduit

a. Thin wall (E.M.T.), unless otherwise noted, complete with all devices and hardware.

3. Lay-In Wireway

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a. NEMA Type 1, U.L. listed, minimum 16 gauge steel, with hinged cover and ANCI 61 grey finish. Wireway shall be complete with all tees, elbows, fittings, connectors and hardware. Provide Hoffman or equal.

4. Cable Tray

a. Provide cable tray as shown on the Specification Drawings, complete with all ladders, dropouts, connectors and, mounting hardware. Aluminum cable tray shall be provided with a natural finish.

Style Ladder, 9" Rung Spacing

Material Heavy-Duty Aluminum, 6063-T6 or 6061-T6

Depth 4“ NEMA VE 1

Width, Length See Drawings

Manufacturer/Type B-Line Series 25, or equal

5. Pull Boxes & Junction Boxes

a. NEMA Type 1, galvanized steel or grey finish, of types and sizes as required by the Specification Drawings.

6. Installation

a. Each wiring device shall be installed to provide adequate support for the device itself, as well as for fixtures and hardware attached thereto. Care shall be taken that wire and cable is protected from physical damage to insulation. Any sharp edges or other potential hazards shall be corrected prior to the installation of wire and cable.

b. Fixtures shall be attached to interior walls by use of flush mounted metal boxes. Conduit runs shall be routed inside walls or over ceiling panels.

c. Should the building's design preclude routing of conduit as described above, conduit boxes and runs may be attached to the interior wall surface with conduit straps spaced at a maximum of four feet.

d. Arrange conduit to run perpendicular and on right angles to building structural members. Vertical raceways shall be plumb.

e. See Specification Drawings for arrangement of control building equipment and fixtures.

2.6 LIGHTING, SWITCHES & RECEPTACLES

A. Provide all items for control building 120/240 Volt lighting control, and utilization required for a complete installation per Construction Drawings. Include all wire and cable, electrical fixtures, connectors and accessories required to make a complete building electrical installation.

1. Lighting Fixtures

a. Shall be U.L. listed. All fixtures shall be LED heavy-duty commercial or industrial type. All fixtures shall be wraparound type with acrylic or borosilicate glass lens. Provide fixtures as shown in Specification Drawings.

2. Wire & Cable

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a. Shall be copper, 600 Volt insulation, UL labeled, #12 AWG minimum. All conductors shall be type THWN/THHN; XHHW conductors may be provided at Manufacturer's option.

Conductors #8 and larger shall be stranded. Conductors #10 & #12 shall be solid. Insulation colors shall be Phase Leg X-Black, Phase Leg Y-Red, Neutral-White, and Ground-Green.

Manufacturer shall provide each as required.

3. Light Switches & Receptacles

a. Shall be white color, hospital grade, and with nylon faces. Provide stainless steel face plates for flush installation; provide stainless steel device covers on typical steel boxes for surface installation.

Rigidly fasten boxes and devices. Orient switches with handle operating vertically, up position being "ON". Orient outlets vertically with ground pin up, or, when construction requires horizontal mounting, with ground pin to the left.

2.7 MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT BY OTHERS

A. Land, Grading, and Site Preparation

B. Concrete Foundation

C. Battery Rack and Batteries

D. Workbench, Stools, Storage Cabinet, and other Furnishings

E. Communication Equipment

2.8 REFERENCE DRAWINGS

A. Control Building – Floor Plan E12

B. Control Building – Elevations E13 & E14

C. Control Building – Electrical Plan E15

D. Control Building – Cable Tray Plan E16

E. Control Building – Material List E17

F. Connection Diagram – AC Distribution E18

G. Connection Diagram – DC Distribution E19

H. Connection Diagram – Alarm Cabinet & Yard Light Control E20

I. Connection Diagram – Ventilation Control E74

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APPENDIX

SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL

(Requires Completion by Bidder) *Denotes guaranteed value

A. Price and Delivery

1. Total price to furnish and deliver F.O.B. to jobsites one (1) control building and accessories as described in Part 2 of these specifications. $

2. Can Seller meet the specified delivery date based upon award of contract within ten (10) working days after bid opening? *

(yes/no)

3. If not, Seller shall enter the earliest guaranteed delivery date of equipment to its final destination. *

(mm/dd/yy) B. Drawings

Will Seller meet delivery dates as listed below for drawings based upon award of contract within ten (10) working days after bid opening?

1. Drawings for Review (8 weeks ARO) *

2. Final Drawings at time of shipment? *

3. If Seller cannot meet the required drawing delivery dates, show the delivery dates below which can be met:

a. Approval drawings *

b. Final drawings *

D. Data

1. Manufacturer:

2. Location of factory:

3. Seller Company:

Address:

By:

Title:

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Date:

Comments or Exceptions, if any:

NOTE:

Combining shipments to reduce freight costs may be requested by Seller at time of shipment.

Seller to provide quantities that must be shipped to obtain reduced freight costs. Delay of deliveries is not acceptable in order to combine shipments.

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