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Fabricate and Refurbish Water and Wastewater Control Panels
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Broward County, Florida

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This is a Specifications and Requirements document for an open-end contract with Broward County Water and Wastewater Services (BCWWS) for the fabrication, refurbishing, removal, and installation of water and wastewater control panels. The contract encompasses multiple service categories including furnishing complete custom-built control panels for pump stations (duplex, triplex, fourplex, and hexaplex configurations), refurbishing existing panels, removing and replacing panels, and installing automatic transfer switch (ATS) panels and remote telemetry unit (RTU) panels for billing meter sites. Control panels must be constructed to BCWWS Minimum Design and Construction Standards and comply with the latest electrical codes including the National Electric Code (NEC), Florida Building Code (FBC), NEMA standards, and UL specifications. The specification requires that all removed control panels be returned to the BCWWS Warehouse at 2555 West Copans Road, Pompano Beach, Florida between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Work must commence within three calendar days of receiving a purchase order, with completion timelines to be mutually agreed upon between the contractor and Project Coordinator. Standard work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., unless otherwise authorized in writing by the Project Coordinator.

The contract includes multiple payment line items with unit pricing for fabricating control panels (per each), ATS panels (per each), RTU panels (per each), removal and installation services (per each), sunshields (per each), connection/isolation panels (per each), antenna masts (per each), electrical wire (per linear foot), electrical conduit (per linear foot), concrete slabs (per square yard), sod (per square foot), and hourly labor rates for specialty labor, standard field labor, non-standard/emergency hours, and shop repair work. The specification establishes three pass-through cost allowances estimated at $20,000 annually for parts and materials, $3,000 for non-Broward County agency permit fees, and $5,000 for specialty subcontractor services, all to be reimbursed at cost with no markup. Contractor personnel must pass criminal background investigations at the contractor's cost, and the contractor must maintain detailed Daily Service Reports signed by both vendor and County representatives. The contractor is responsible for all damages to public or private property, must provide a Quality Assurance checklist upon panel delivery, and must warrant all panels for a minimum of three years from receipt. Response to emergency calls must occur within two hours at the County's discretion, and the contractor is required to obtain all necessary permits, provide traffic control plans approved by Broward County Traffic Engineering Division, and coordinate work with the County's Data Flow Systems (DFS) for SCADA system integration and programming.

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SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

SCOPE:

The WORK to be performed under this Contract shall consist of furnishing all tools, equipment, materials, supplies, and manufactured articles, furnishing all labor, transportation, and services, including fuel, power, water, and essential communications, and performing all work, or other operations required to furnish, refurbish, remove and install control panels, in accordance with requirements of the Contract documents and drawings, including the requirements of Broward County Water and Wastewater Services (WWS) "Minimum Design and Construction Standards".

This includes all appurtenances thereto, costs of permits and cost of compliance with the regulations of public agencies having jurisdiction, including Safety and Health Requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA).

The control panels must meet all the latest electrical specifications, codes and all standard electrical manufacturing compliances.

All removed control panels by the Contractor shall be returned to Broward County Water and Wastewater Services Warehouse at 2555 West Copans Road, Pompano Beach, FL 33069, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:

AIC: Amperes Interruption Current AMP: Ampere- the basic unit of electric current adopted under the electrical code ATS: Automatic Transfer Switch AWG: American Wire Gauge BCWWS: Broward County Water and Wastewater Services DFS: Data Flow Systems DC Direct Current ECB: Emergency Circuit Breaker FPL: Florida Power & Light GR: Generator Receptacle HMI: Human Machine Interface HP: Horsepower

Hz: A unit of measurement for pitch that describes the number of cycles per second in sound vibration

I&C: Instrumentation and Control I/O: Input and Output KCM: Kilo Circular Mils

KVA: Kilovolt Ampere rating that is a measurement of the output of a transformer without exceeding a certain temperature

MCB: Main Circuit Breaker MLS: Master Lift Station

NEC: National Electric Code

NEMA: National Electrical Manufacturers Association

NPT: National Pipe Thread P&ID: Process and Instrumentation Diagram PLC: Program Logic Controller PM: Power Monitor / Phase Monitor PSI: Pounds per Square Inch

P.V. : Potential Voltage

RMS: Root Means Square RTU: Remote Telemetry Unit

SCADA: Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition SCCR: Short Circuit Current Rating FBC: Florida Building Code TCU: Telemetry Control Unit THWN: Thermoplastic Heat and Water-resistant Nylon coated UL Listed: Underwriter's Laboratories

VAC: V = volts A = alternating C = current

MEASURE OF PERFORMANCE

Contractor's performance will be evaluated based on factors that include, but are not limited to:

A. Adhering to the work order issued by the Project Coordinator or designee.

B. Accurately recording and reporting the work performed in clear English.

C. Accurately reporting all problems discovered in the course of performing the particular work.

D. Maintaining strict control of the work procedure and maintaining a level of professionalism.

E. Maintaining a clean and tidy appearance.

F. Being courteous and respectful to all.

G. Contractor's vehicle must be clearly marked with the Company's Name on the outside of both doors.

The COUNTY reserves the right to scrutinize, and reject as unsuitable, any employee of Contractor for just cause.

CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Contractor shall not start work on any project until specifically authorized by the Project Coordinator or written designee.

B. Contractor must follow the Broward County Water and Wastewater Services Minimum Design and Construction Standards at:

http://www.broward.org/WaterServices/Engineering/Pages/MinimumDesignandConstruct ionStandards.aspx

C. Contractor shall keep the Project Coordinator informed at all time periods of work on a project ordered under these items.

D. Contractor shall resolve any complaint as a resulting from their work within two calendar days after request.

E. Broward County reserves the right to direct the removal of an employee for misconduct, security reasons, or any overt evidence of non-performance. All contractor personnel having access to Broward County Water and Wastewater Services facilities are subject to a criminal background investigation (state of domicile) at Contractor’s cost, if County deems necessary. Criminal background investigation must be performed upon demand by County, and results provided to the County within five days after request.

F. The Daily Service Report (Attachment A-3) must be signed by the vendor and Broward

County representative, and submitted to Project Coordinator via email when work is completed. Failure to have the report signed may result in Contractor not being paid for the service hourly items.

http://www.broward.org/WaterServices/Engineering/Pages/MinimumDesignandConstructionStandards.aspx http://www.broward.org/WaterServices/Engineering/Pages/MinimumDesignandConstructionStandards.aspx

TRAFFIC CONTROL

A Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) Plan approved by Broward County Traffic Engineering Division (BCTED) shall be required when work is being performed within Broward County right of way, regardless of whether a permit is or is not required. The approved MOT Plan shall be on site prior to and during the entire operation.

Ensure a Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Certified Worksite Traffic Supervisor is present to direct the initial setup of the traffic control plan, is available on a 24-hour basis, participates in all changes to traffic control and reviews the project on a daily basis. Unless otherwise noted in the Broward County Minimum Design and Construction Standards, the MOT plan shall conform to the latest editions of the FDOT Design Standards 600 Series and the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). An approved MOT plan and a copy of the permit, if issued, must be on site at all times. The MOT is valid for the duration of the permit or completion of the project, whichever comes first. Once the MOT is approved by the BCTED, the permitee shall be solely responsible for the installation and maintenance of the approved work zone traffic control devices throughout the length of the project.

MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC AND PROTECTION OF WORK SITE

A. Contractor shall furnish and install all items necessary to re-direct, protect, warn and/or maintain existing vehicular and/or pedestrian traffic during the course of construction, including, as necessary, flag person and off-duty Police Officers/Sheriff’s Deputies. Items to be provided shall include, but not be limited to, barricades, signs, arrow boards, warning/flashing lights, pavement markings and traffic signal modifications.

Prior to beginning work, Contractor shall prepare a "Maintenance of Traffic Plan" drawn to a suitable scale. This plan shall be submitted to the Broward County's Traffic Engineering Division (BCTED) for review and shall be amended as requested by the Division. No work shall begin until such time that the "Maintenance of Traffic Plan" has been approved in writing by the BCTED.

B. The “Maintenance of Traffic plan", provided by Contractor, SHALL include provisions for pedestrian and/or school student traffic as well as vehicular traffic. The following are minimum requirements:

• A safe walk route for all school students within the vicinity of the construction zone SHALL be maintained during the times students are arriving at or leaving school.

If the current walking surface cannot be maintained, then a temporary road-rock 4-foot width walkway SHALL be created. The safe walk route SHALL be separated from the construction activity by a 4-feet high orange construction fence for the entire length of the project or the length of the walk route, whichever is less.

• All construction equipment around any designated crosswalk SHALL cease to operate during the times students are arriving at or leaving school. All construction equipment adjacent to a designated walk route SHALL cease operation during these times unless satisfactorily barricaded from the walk route.

• In the case that a designated crossing or any portion of the designated walk route cannot be maintained, then Contractor SHALL notify the "School Safety Coordinator" at Broward County Traffic Engineering Division, 954-847-2671, a minimum of 10 business days prior to closing that route in order that an alternate crossing/route can be established.

• Contractor SHALL install any necessary pavement, road rock, pavement marking and signage and/or any pedestrian signalization and/or signal modification to accommodate an existing or alternate walk route.

• Contractor's SHALL provide State certified School Crossing Guards or off duty Police Officers to cross students at any locations other than those previously designated. Contractor may use flag person, ONLY if they are State Certified as a School Crossing Guard.

• Ten days prior to the beginning of construction, Contractor SHALL notify the "School Safety Coordinator" at BCTED, 954-847-2671, to arrange a "pre-construction safety" meeting.

• Contractor SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE for providing a safe and adequate walking surface for all school children/pedestrians. This safe walk route SHALL be part of the "Maintenance of Traffic Plan".

C. Contractor, at all times, shall conduct the work in such a manner as to ensure the least obstruction to traffic as is practical: Convenience of the general public and of the residents adjacent to the work shall be provided for in a safe and satisfactory manner.

D. Sidewalks, gutters, drains, fire hydrants and private drives shall, insofar as practical, be kept in condition for their intended uses. Fire hydrants on or adjacent to the work shall be kept accessible to fire apparatus at all times, and no material or obstruction shall be placed within 10 feet of any such hydrant.

E. Construction materials stored upon the public street shall be placed in a manner to cause as little obstruction to the general public as is reasonably possible.

F. Streets shall not be closed, except when and where allowed by the BCTED and, whenever the street is not closed, the work must be conducted with the provision for a safe passageway for vehicular and pedestrian traffic at all times. Contractor shall make all necessary arrangements with the BCTED concerning maintenance of traffic and selection of detours required.

G. All existing traffic control devices shall be maintained by Contractor for the duration of the project. If any signs or signals are damaged or lost during the construction period, such signs and signals shall be repaired or replaced by Contractor at Contractor's expense.

H. When traffic is diverted, temporary pavement markings may be required. Existing pavement markings that conflict with the new work zone traffic pattern must be obliterated by sandblasting and/or water jet. Painting over existing markings (black out) is not permitted.

I. Contractor may be required to reposition existing traffic heads in order to maintain traffic flows at diverted intersections. Should this be necessary, Contractor must submit a plan for approval showing the course of work and the planned repositioning. No separate payment for repositioning the existing traffic signal heads will be made.

COMPLETION TIME

The work to be performed under this contract shall commence within three calendar days after receipt of Purchase Order. Completion time should be mutually agreed upon between Contractor and Project Coordinator.

Contractor will be held responsible for restoration for any damaged property caused by Contractor during this contract. Landscaping restoration must be completed within one business day of completing the job.

HOURS OF WORK

Unless otherwise authorized by the Project Coordinator in writing, work will only be done Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., local time. If Contractor plans to do any work on weekends and/or holidays, the Project Coordinator must be notified 24 hours in advance of the work start and no work may start without the Project Coordinator’s approval.

DAMAGE TO PUBLIC OR PRIVATE PROPERTY

Extreme care shall be taken to safeguard all existing facilities, site amenities and vehicles on or around the job sites. Damage to public and/or private property shall be the responsibility of Contractor and shall be repaired and/or replaced immediately at no additional cost to the County.

SPECIFICATIONS

This specification outlines the conditions and design requirements for furnishing, manufacturing, labor, equipment, transportation, appliances and material in providing and delivering custom-built control panels for duplex/triplex/fourplex/hexaplex pump control; for the refurbishing of existing control panels; and for the removal of existing control panels and replacement as necessary.

The panels fabricated and delivered by the vendor will be completely wired and contain all equipment necessary for proper local operation of the station and the ability to interface with the County Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system.

A. Control panels will be constructed and equipped in accordance with Broward County Water and Wastewater Services (BCWWS) Minimum Design and Construction Standards. For further information or clarification, refer to:

http://www.broward.org/WaterServices/Engineering/Pages/MinimumDesignandConstructionSta ndards.aspx

B. Contractor shall supply control panels consisting of multiple separate enclosures with associated equipment. The enclosures are described below:

1) Control Circuit Panel Enclosure is comprised of two sections as shown on the drawings.

The Control Panel Enclosure contains a 120 VAC Bubbler Control Circuit that will alternate the Two (Duplex) or the Three (Triplex) pumps based on a Four Point Control with Emergency Backup Float Switches and interlace with a SCADA system for remote automatic operation as shown on the Electrical Schematics. The Panel shall have provisions for interfacing with a Remote Telemetry Unit (RTU) as shown on the Layout Drawings.

2) Service Entrance Enclosure will contain the panel Main Circuit Breaker (MCB), Emergency Circuit Breaker (ECB) and the 3 Phase Emergency Generator receptacle as shown on layout drawings. The Pumping Station control panel will be either 240V, 3 Phase or 480V, 3 Phase service.

3) 120V AC Control Power Transformer Enclosure is required for all Pumping Station Control

Panels having 480V AC Power.

4) Connection Panel Enclosure is required for all Pumping Station as per Typical Standard Lift Station details.

5) Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) Panel Enclosure: This enclosure is only required for the Master Pump Stations with the Generators. For lift station without in-situ generators, contractor is responsible to provide emergency (manual) connection/transfer switch.

C. The Short Circuit Current Rating (SCCR) of all Control Panels provided under this contract shall be in accordance with Article 409 of the latest National Electric Code (NEC).

1. CONTRACTOR SUBMITTALS

A. Contractor will be required to submit the following documents on each job:

1) Drawings

The Contractor shall submit to the County within five (5) days of receipt of purchase order, a set of standard drawings for the panels. The submittal shall consist of two (2) hard-copies and one (1) electronic (CAD). The drawings shall be 11x17 inches and in a format that can be reproduced.

2) Manufacturer's Literature For each part listed in the Bill of Materials the Contractor will supply upon delivery, a product information sheet minimally listing the following information:

a. Manufacturer.

b. Model number.

B. When a Control Panel is delivered to the County, the Contractor shall submit under separate cover the following data or documents within five (5) calendar days.

1) Drawings The title blocks shall indicate the Broward County Lift Station Number, Panel Serial Number and Project Number.

a. Pump Control schematics.

b. Panel Connection diagrams.

c. Equipment layout diagram for all enclosures supplied for the Lift Station.

2) Warranty Information

The Panel shall be warranted by the Contractor for a minimum of three (3) years from date of receipt of the panel. The Contractor shall supply a letter indicating that all equipment supplied is warranted by the Contractor. The letter must contain instruction on how and where to return equipment for replacement by the Contractor.

3) Contractor shall supply a copy of the Quality Assurance check list upon delivery, that was used during final testing to indicate that the panel was manufactured to the specifications and was tested for proper operation prior to shipping.

2. QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Service Conditions

1) The equipment shall be designed to operate at: Ambient temperature (104° maximum, 20° minimum).

2) Relative humidity - 100%

3) Air quality - salt and dust laden

B. Standards and Codes

1) All electrical devices furnished as part of the control panel shall be listed by and bear the label of Underwriters' Laboratories, Incorporated (UL). In addition, the enclosures shall be UL listed for the purpose intended and bear the UL Label.

2) The SCCR Rating of all Control Panels provided under this contract shall be in accordance with Article 409 of the NEC.

3) All equipment, enclosures and accessories shall comply, as a minimum, to the latest revision of the codes and standards listed below and any other standards, insofar as they are applicable.

a. NFPA 70 NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE (NEC)

b. NEMA Publication 250

c. UL Standards 50, 508 and 508a

d. FBC (Florida Building Code)

3. ENCLOSURES

A. All enclosures to be fabricated per the available drawings.

1) Enclosure: NEMA 3R 14 gauge 316 Stainless Steel

2) Construction: Formed and welded

3) Finish: No. 2B Brushed

4) Hinge: Continuous Stainless Steel

5) Gasket: Rubber edge type oil resistant

6) Hasp and staple for padlocking

7) All live electrical terminal points on devices are to be protected in a manner preventing personnel from coming in contact with them.

8) Doors: Right side opening with cam lock fasteners

9) Panels must have rain shield.

10) Locking arm to be provided on both outside door and dead front to hold it in an open position.

B. The Control and Electrical system and all Enclosures shall be completely and effectively grounded as required by NEC and the latest Florida Building Code.

4. CONSTRUCTION

A. The Control Circuit Panel Enclosure

From the rear side of the dead front hinged panel all wires shall be neatly laced together into a harness and terminated into a terminal strip.

1) All devices are to be mounted on the sub-panel or dead front door as shown on the drawings. No concealed wiring shall be permitted behind the sub-panels.

2) Provide all terminal blocks shown on the drawings. A minimum of 20 spare terminal points will be required for future use.

3) All devices shall be identified with the proper control circuit abbreviation as shown in the table and in the schematics.

B. Station Service Entrance Enclosure

1) Enclosure to be suitable for use as service entrance and identified as such.

2) MCB and ECB are to be suitable for service disconnect and identified as service equipment.

3) Service disconnects are to be capable of being locked in the open position and operated without exposing operator to contact to live parts.

4) Service disconnects to be mechanically interlocked so that only one breaker can be energized at any time.

5) Lightning arrester leads to be attached to the MCB as per latest NEC\ and NEMA.

C. 120V AC Control Power Transformer Enclosure

1) Required for 480 Volt service.

2) Transformer shall be KVA rated to carry not less than 30 amps, Primary 480VAC and

Secondary 120VAC.

3) Primary and Secondary windings to be fused as required for proper protection.

4) Transformer and fuses to be mounted on sub-panel with all wiring accessible from the front.

5) Enclosure shall have side louvers for ventilation and be suitable for wall mounting.

D. Connection Panel Enclosure

1) Requires terminal block.

2) Nonmetallic cord grips.

3) Split seal-offs and conduit seal.

4) Corrosion proof conduit seals.

5) SS blockhead union compression sitting mounts.

E. ATS Panel Enclosure

1) Refer to section 9 of the specifications.

5. MATERIAL

A. Station Service Circuit Breakers (MCB, ECB)

1) Breakers shall be 400 ampere Frame, 600 V ac, 60 Hz, 3 Pole, Thermal-Magnetic trip circuit breakers. Breakers to have over center, trip-free toggle-type operating mechanism, quick-make quick-break action, positive handle indication and common tripping of all three poles.

2) Breakers for 240V applications shall have a minimum AIC Rating of 65K RMS symmetrical Rating.

3) Breakers 480V applications shall have a minimum AIC Rating of 35KRMS symmetrical Rating.

4) Breakers shall be Square D or approved equal molded case circuit breaker.

B. Motor Circuit Breakers (CB1,CB2)

1) Breakers shall be 250 ampere Frame, 600 VAC, 60 Hz, 3 Pole, Thermal-Magnetic trip circuit breakers. Breakers to have over center, trip-free toggle-type operating mechanism, quick-make quick-break action, positive handle indication and common tripping of all three poles.

2) Breakers for 240V applications shall have a minimum AIC Rating of 65K RMS symmetrical Rating.

3) Breakers for 480V applications shall have a minimum AIC Rating of 35K RMS symmetrical Rating.

4) Breakers shall be Square D or approved equal molded case circuit breaker.

C. Emergency Generator Receptacle (GR)

1) Receptacle for 240 Volt Service regardless of pump HP shall be a Female Reverse 100 Amp. The Receptacles shall be Crouse Hinds 1042-S22 with Russell Stoll #JAAB-10- 30 angle adapter or approved equal.

2) Receptacle for 480 Volt Service regardless of pump HP shall be a Female Reverse 200 Amp. The Receptacle shall be a Crouse Hinds 2042-S22 with Crouse Hinds #AJ-1 angle adapter or approved equal.

D. Power Monitor (PM)

Power monitor must be able to protect against phase loss, under voltage and phase reversal conditions for three phase operation. With normal operating voltages applied in the proper ABC sequence, the internal relay will energize. With incorrect phase sequence, phase loss or the three phase voltages fall below the drop out voltages, the relay will de-energize. The power monitor shall minimally have:

1) LED indication for normal conditions.

2) 230 volt applications operating voltage to be 190 – 270.

3) 460 volt applications operating voltage to be 430 – 480.

4) Voltage adjustable by lock shaft.

Power monitor shall be Diversified Electronics, Inc. SLA -series. 230 von model SLA-230- ALE and 460 volt model SLA-440-ALE or approved equal.

E. Alarm Light (MLS)

Micro strobe light by Tomar Electronics Part No. 495-120 red/pot, ½ foot male N.P.T. mount or approved equal.

F. Indicating Lights (RL1 I RL2.STL1I STL2)

1) Pump Run Light shall be 120v ac LED type with Red Color. Legend block to read

PUMP1, PUMP2.

2) Seal/Thermal Failure Light shall be 120v ac LED Type with Amber Color. Legend block to read PUMP1 SEAL/THERMAL FAILURE, PUMP2 SEAL/THERMAL FAILURE.

3) Lights to Square D Class 9001 Heavy Duty Pilot Lights or approved equal.

G. Lighting Arrestor (LA)

H. Selector Switched (HOA1I HOA2MS1 I ML1.LR1)

I. External Items to be provided with Control Panel

1) Rain gauge - Texas Electronics Inc. Mod. No. TR-5251 rain gauge or approved equal.

2) Pressure transmitters- Gems type 2200BGG100JA3GA, 0-100 psi range, 4-20 ma output, 7-35 VDC, Gems type 2200BGF100E23GA.

3) FPL Meter Can

6. SEQUENCE OF OPERATION AND CONTROL STRATEGY

A. Control Strategy The controller shall automatically detect and use the sensor type which is present and working.

If a failure is detected in one sensor type the Controller will automatically switch to the alternate which is working. The Controller outputs shall be of a type that is designed to control the pumps without the use of interposing relays.

The two pumps shall operate in a lead/lag mode with the turn on and turn off points for each pump individually set able from the front panel. The alternator shall be enabled or disabled from the front panel. Each pump shall have an external disabled input which can be used to remotely turn off the pump. The controller shall contain front panel adjustable high level and low level alarms.

B. Input Requirements

1) High Alarm Float.

2) Lag Pump On Float.

3) Lead Pump On Float.

4) Pumps Off Float.

5) Low Alarm Float.

6) Remote Pump 1 Off.

7) Remote Pump 2 Off.

8) Wet Well level Signal.

C. Output Requirements

1) Wet Well Level Transmitter 0-10 PSI range, 4 - 20 mA only.

2) Wet Well low Level Alarm - Dry Contact Form C relay 10 amps at 125 VAC.

3) Wet Well High Alarm - Dry Contact.

4) Pump 1 run - Relay Contact rating 15 amps at 125 VAC.

5) Pump 2 run - Relay Contact rating 15 amps at 125 VAC.

6) System failure.

7. DATA FLOW SYSTEMS PROGRAM LOGIC CONTROLLER (PLC)

WWS has an existing wireless Data logging System manufactured by Data Flow Systems (DFS) of Melbourne, Florida (321) 259-5009. For compatibility purposes, the Contractor is required to obtain the DFS controller as specified from DFS or the authorized distributor at time of purchase.

The bidder shall furnish all materials, labor, tools, equipment, and appurtenances necessary for the proper completion of the work included in this section.

The specified DFS controller shall be housed in the lift station's motor control panel as identified in the drawings. The DFS controller’s local and automatic lift station control functions shall be utilized to control the pumps. Because lift station controllers are looped on different frequencies depending upon location, all DFS part number will be provided to vendor for all equipment specified in Paragraph 3 following award.

A. The PLC controller shall be installed in the lift station motor control panel and require no climate controls. All data input wires shall be terminated to removable terminals to allow the device to be removed without disturbing the data input wires. Terminal hardware shall be used as an interface between the PLC controller terminals and interconnect wiring. Fuses and voltage reducing resistors shall be used where required by the manufacturer.

B. Data Flow Systems (DFS manufacturer) shall warrant the PLC against all defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year. The PLC shall also carry an additional 2-year return-to-manufacturer warranty and cover damage due to lightning and surge the entire three-year period.

8. CONTROL PANELS FOR LIFT STATIONS WITH STAND-BY GENERATOR

1 - GENERAL

1.01 WORK INCLUDED

A. Furnish all project coordination, labor, material and equipment to furnish, install, adjust, test, document and start-up all process instrumentation and controls as shown on the Drawings and specified herein, complete. This specification section shall only apply to the Master Pump

Station.

B. The process instrumentation and control system specified herein shall be a complete system.

C. Like items of equipment provided hereunder shall be the end products of one manufacturer in order to achieve standardization for appearance, operation and maintenance.

1.02 RELATED WORK SPECIFIED ELSEWHERE

A. Not applied.

1.03 REFERENCE SPECIFICATIONS, CODES AND STANDARDS

A. ISA Standards and Practices for Instrumentation – Current Edition.

B. Control panels shall meet U.L. 508 specification and must be built by a U.L. approved shop.

1.04 DEFINITION

A. The instrumentation and control (I&C) subcontractor shall be a single firm, under the direct contract and direction of the Contractor. The I&C subcontractor shall assume complete responsibility for project coordination, furnishing instruments, technical advice on, certification as to correctness of installation, final connections to, adjusting, documenting, testing and start-up of the process instrumentation and control system shown and described in these Contract Documents. The I&C subcontractor may have the electrical subcontractor make final connections of the I&C system, but the I&C subcontractor shall be fully responsible for these connections.

B. Contractor, as distinct from the I&C subcontractor, shall provide all additional materials and labor necessary to supplement the materials and labor provided by the I&C subcontractor as necessary to satisfy the requirements of this project.

C. System acceptance shall be defined as the point in time when:

1. All submittals and documentation have been submitted, reviewed and accepted.

2. The complete system of instrumentation and controls has successfully completed all testing requirements specified herein.

3. All County’s staff personnel training has been completed.

1.05 SYSTEM INSTALLATION RESPONSIBILITY

A. The Contractor shall be ultimately responsible for the complete and proper installation of the process instrumentation and control system. The Contractor shall either include installation within the scope of the I&C subcontractor’s contract or shall provide for the installation by an experienced I&C installer, acceptable to Broward County Project Coordinator.

B. The Contractor shall include in its bid, the services of Data Flow Systems Inc. (DFS) for all RTU related hardware and software programming and modifications to the County’s existing Central RTU system and SCADA system. The services of DFS personnel shall also include the testing and start-up services. Data Flow Systems, Inc. was standardized by the Board of County Commissioners on March 7, 2024 (Item No. 28).

1.06 SUBMITTALS

A. Catalog information, descriptive literature, wiring diagrams, and shop drawings on all controllers, recorders, indicators, transmitters, primary elements, flow measuring equipment and appurtenances, rotameters, pressure regulating valves, gauges and all other components of the system shall be provided.

B. Individual data (or specification) sheets shall be provided under this section. The purpose of these data sheets is to supplement the generalized catalog information provided by citing all specific features for each specific component (e.g. scale range, materials of construction, special options included, etc.). Each component data sheet shall bear the component name and instrument tag number designation shown on the Drawings and Specifications.

C. Catalog information on all electrical devices furnished under this section.

D. Shop Drawings and catalog material for all control panels and enclosures.

E. Panel elementary diagrams of prewired panels: Diagrams shall be similar to those diagrams shown on the Drawings, but with the addition of all switched analog signals and all auxiliary devices such as relays, alarms, fuses, lights, fans, heaters, etc. Drawings shall include all terminal numbers.

F. Interconnecting wiring diagrams, showing all component and panel terminal board identification numbers and external wire numbers: This diagram shall include all intermediate terminations between field elements and panels (e.g., terminal junction boxes, motor control centers, etc.). This diagram shall be coordinated with the Electrical Subcontractor and shall bear his mark showing that this has been done. Diagrams, device designations, and symbols shall be in accordance with NEMA ICA 1-101.

G. A tabulation of steady state air consumption of each pneumatic instrument (as applicable).

H. Loop diagrams, which shall consist of an individual wiring and/or plumbing diagram for each analog loop showing all terminal numbers, the location of the dc power supply, the location of any booster relays or common dropping resistors, etc. The loop diagrams shall meet the minimum requirements of ISA S5.4 plus the following requirements: each loop diagram shall be divided into three areas for identification of element locations: panel face, back-of-panel, and field, respectively. On each diagram present a tabular summary of: (a) the output capability of the transmitting instruments, (b) the input impedance of each receiving instrument, (c) an estimate of the loop wiring impedance based on the wire sizes and lengths shown, (d) the total loop impedance, and (e) reserve output capacity. Loop diagrams shall be on individual 8-1/2-inch by 11-inch or 11-inch by 17-inch drawings.

I. Systems testing, calibration and adjustment procedures along with the proposed calibration, adjustment and check-out forms for this project.

J. Operation and maintenance (O&M) manual including operating and maintenance information and specifications for all components specified under this Section. Submitted literature shall be of sufficient detail in order to facilitate the operation, removal, installation, adjustment, calibration and maintenance of each component specified in this Section. O&M Manuals shall include internal wiring diagrams for all panels. Wiring diagrams shall show all terminal block number designations and wire numbers.

K. The I&C subcontractor shall submit one set of as-built Drawings of all process and instrumentation diagrams. The P&ID's shall be same format as in Contract Documents.

L. All test results, system calibration and adjustment settings shall be submitted to Project Coordinator for review prior to the introduction of current to the system of individual components.

1.07 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. The Contractor's attention is directed to the fact that the instrumentation and control functions result in an integrated system. Therefore, it is the intention of this specification that all controls and instruments including panel assemblies, telemetry systems, computer hardware and computer software will be provided, furnished, assembled and shipped, along with installation supervision, inspection and start-up by one Instrumentation Subcontractor which has a minimum of five (5) years of experience on installations of similar complexity even though individual control and instrumentation components may be the standard products of separate manufacturing companies.

B. Since many control items and instrumentation devices involve the assembly and interlocking functions of many individual parts, solenoids, pressure switches, timing relays, relays, switches, push buttons, contacts, dials, charts, clocks, pens, etc., the functional system descriptions contained herein are given to allow the Instrumentation Subcontractor to choose the proper components and to assemble them so as to provide a rugged, low maintenance, easy cleaning, reliable mechanism suitable for the temperature, salt spray and humidity conditions of the Southeast Florida coastal area and which will perform the described function(s).

C. All equipment furnished by the Instrumentation Subcontractor shall be the latest and proven design. Specifications and Drawings call attention to certain features, but do not purport to cover all details entering into the design of the instrumentation system. The completed system shall be compatible with the functions required and the equipment furnished by the Contractor.

1.08 SEQUENCING AND SCHEDULING

A. Every effort shall be made to minimize interference with the County's existing plant operation.

Should any shutdown, total or partial, be required, it shall be scheduled and coordinated with the County and approval must be obtained prior to the shutdown.

B. The I&C subcontractor shall obtain from the Contractor the required information on those primary elements, valves, valve actuators and other control equipment or devices that are required to be interfaced with, but are not provided within the context of this section.

C. The I&C subcontractor shall coordinate the work with the Contractor to ensure that all components provided under this section are properly installed; the proper type, size and number of control wires and conduits are provided and installed; the proper type, size and number of pneumatic tubes with their conduits are provided and installed and proper electrical circuits are provided for all components and systems.

1.09 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

A. Proper shipping, storage and handling procedures shall be followed as recommended by the equipment Manufacturer and as specified herein.

B. All parts shall be properly protected so that no damage or deterioration will occur during shipment, normal unloading, storage and installation.

C. All equipment and parts must be properly protected against any damage during a prolonged storage period at the site. Proper job site storage is the responsibility of the Contractor.

D. Factory assembled parts and components shall not be dismantled for shipment unless permission is received in writing from the Project Coordinator. This provision shall not apply if the items are too large to be shipped in a completely assembled condition.

E. Finished iron or steel surfaces not painted shall be properly protected to prevent rust and corrosion.

F. Each box or package shall be properly marked to show its net weight in addition to its contents.

1.10 WARRANTY

A. The Manufacturer and Contractor shall warrant the equipment being supplied to the County against all defects in work and materials for a period of one (1) year. Warranty period shall commence upon work acceptance from the County. Warranties for all equipment installed under this contract shall run concurrently.

B. The Manufacturer's warranty period shall run concurrently with the Contractor's warranty period. No exception to this provision shall be allowed. The Contractor shall be responsible for proper storage of the equipment in order to maintain its "as shipped" condition. If the equipment remains in storage at the job site for longer than six (6) months, before installation, the Contractor shall provide factory service personnel for a complete inspection of the equipment. Any work necessary to restore the equipment to an "as shipped" condition will be the responsibility of the Contractor.

1.11 SPARE PARTS

A. Furnish the manufacturer's recommended spare parts including at least the following:

1. One (1) plug-in relay of each type provided.

2. One (1) time delay relay of each type provided.

3. One (1) carton of indicator lights of each color provided.

4. Five (5) fuses of each type used.

B. All parts shall be furnished in containers which are clearly marked and identified as to the contents.

C. One (1) spare Open Controls Solutions RIO 128 I/O module and 12-volt power supply shall be included with the spare parts.

1.12 TEST PROCEDURE DEVELOPMENT AND DOCUMENTATION

A. I&C subcontractor shall prepare and submit to the Project Coordinator for review, a detailed description of the test procedures proposed to perform and demonstrate conformance of the complete system of instrumentation and controls to this Specification.

B. It is recommended that the I&C subcontractor develop the test procedures in two steps by first submitting general descriptions and outlines of the tests and then, upon receipt of approval, submit the required detailed procedures and forms.

C. Operational Acceptance Tests

1. The I&C subcontractor shall prepare check-off sheet(s) for each loop and an instrument calibration sheet for each active I&C element (except simple hand switches, lights, etc.). These check-off and data sheets shall form the basis for these operational tests and this documentation.

2. Each loop check-off sheet shall cite the following information and shall provide spaces for sign-off on individual items and on the completed loop by the I&C subcontractor:

a. Project name;

b. Loop number;

c. For each element: Tag number, description, manufacturer and model number, installation bulletin, and Specification sheet number;

d. Loop description;

e. Installation check;

f. Termination check;

g. Calibration check;

h. Adjustment check;

i. Space for comments;

j. Space for loop sign-off by I&C subcontractor and date.

3. Each instrument calibration sheet shall provide the following information and a space for sign-off on individual items and on the completed unit by the I&C subcontractor:

a. Project name;

b. Loop number;

c. Tag number;

d. Manufacturer;

e. Model number;

f. Serial number;

g. Calibration range;

h. Calibration data: Input, output, and error at 10 percent, 50 percent and 90 percent of span;

i. Switch setting, contact action, and dead band for discrete elements;

j. Space for comments;

k. Space for sign-off by I&C subcontractor and date.

D. Functional Acceptance Tests

The I&C subcontractor shall prepare two types of test forms as follows:

1. For those functions that can be demonstrated on a loop-by-loop basis, the form shall include:

a. Project name;

b. Loop number;

c. Loop description;

d. Test procedure description;

e. For each component: Tag number, description, manufacturer, and data sheet number;

f. Space for sign-off and date by both I&C subcontractor and Project Coordinator.

2. For those functions that cannot be demonstrated on a loop-by-loop basis, the test form shall be a listing of the specific tests to be conducted. With each test description the following information shall be included:

a. Spec page and paragraph of function demonstrated;

b. Description of function;

c. Space for sign-off and date by both I&C subcontractor and Project

2 - PRODUCTS

2.01 GENERAL

A. The process instrumentation and control system shall provide all the functions as described hereinafter for each loop and as shown by the electrical and P & ID Drawings. Major equipment items are specified for each loop. However, it shall be the responsibility of the I&C subcontractor to provide all items of equipment, whether indicated or not, that are necessary to effect the required loop performance.

B. Display and control loops are shown on the Drawings.

C. Control panel shall be provided with a U.L. label and manufactured by a U.L. 508 panel manufacturer. Panel manufacturer shall submit proof of current enrollment in the U.L.’s custom builder’s program.

D. Process instrumentation and control systems shall be manufactured and provided by

Champion Controls, CC Control Corporation, or an approved equal.

2.02 UNIT PROCESS – WASTEWATER PUMPING

A. Functions:

1. Monitor phase of normal and emergency power supply. When any power leg is out of phase, indicate phase failure and stop pumps.

2. Provide Hand/Off/Auto control for submersible wastewater pumps. Operation is same for each pump. In Hand mode, pump runs. In Off mode, pump will not run.

In Auto mode, pump runs when called by RTU or when called by pressure switches or back up floats and stopped by pressure switches (override operation) or backup float. Adjustments for start and stop levels to be performed in field. Provide time delay relays (TDR), to stagger pump starts in override operation. Under bubbler control lead pump will run first, followed by lag pump. The Controller shall alternate the lead and lag pumps after every call command to start the pumps of the pump station. The third pump is to be used as a backup pump in the triplex lift station.

After a programmable predetermined time (72 hours) the controller shall make available the backup pump and take out one of the two running pumps. The cycle of selecting the backup pump shall repeat after the predetermined time has expired, and a different pump shall be selected as the backup pump.

3. Provide test/normal selector switch for the backup floats.

4. Provide logic in the programming of the DFS system so if the breaker’s auxiliary contact in the MTS switch is closed then the lag pump shall be locked out. This shall occur in the event that the standby generator does not run and the County wishes to use a portable generator by using the built-in generator receptacle and MTS switch.

5. Receive at control panel a discrete signal on high level in wet well and indicate high level visually at control panel. Provide push button reset to silence audible alarm.

6. Provide continuous 4-20 mA DC signal to RTU, corresponding to pump station level based on bubbler line.

7. Provide continuous 4-20 mA DC signal from the pressure transducer reading system pressure.

8. Provide fluorescent courtesy light, convenience outlet, motor starters, all indicated breakers, lightning arrestor and surge capacitor.

9. Refer to the PID drawings and include all elements as required.

2.03 RTU

A. Contractor shall install an RTU system from DFS. Contractor shall coordinate the termination of control panel signals with DFS.

B. RTU system shall include a DFS modular pump control unit with the built-in radio pack or TCU pump controller with an extended I/O module from Open Controls Solutions and related power supply; a power supply module; RTU surge protection; RF pigtail, a battery backup; a complete antenna subsystem which includes the ROHN or approved equal tower assembly with mast and yagi antenna, concrete base; coaxial cables.

C. RTU antenna system shall meet the latest Florida building code wind loading requirements.

Contractor shall submit signed and sealed shop drawings proving that wind loading is met.

D. Contractor shall test new control system with related I/O. Coordinate all testing and startup with Data Flow Systems.

E. All normal pump down control logic shall reside in the RTU. Contractor shall provide lead follow pump down logic with alternation on the off level, including backup pump alternation as described in this specification. Contractor shall include additional requirements as directed by the County and the normal features of the typical pump station.

2.04 LEVEL SWITCH, FLOAT TYPE WITH INTEGRAL SWITCH

A. Direct-acting float type consisting of a non-mercury switch enclosed in a float and connected to a two-conductor, combination support and signal cable. The entire assembly shall form a completely watertight and impact-resistance unit. Floats shall be of chemical-resistant polypropylene material or other corrosion-resistant material. Cable shall be rugged and flexible with heavy neoprene or PVC jacket. The action/de-action differential shall not exceed 1-inch. The switch shall be rated at 5 amps at 120VAC. Units shall be pipe mounted or suspended type as noted and provided with 20 feet of cable unless otherwise noted. Each pipe mounted type shall be provided with a clamp to secure the cable to its support pipe, 2 feet of stainless steel support pipe and stainless steel pipe mounting clamps.

B. Each suspended type shall be provided with necessary brackets and clamps to suspend the unit from the top of a tank or vessel. The suspended type shall include an integral or attached weight assembly for stabilization and positive operation of the unit. All mounting clamps shall be PVC or Neoprene.

C. Units shall be Anchor Scientific, or equal.

2.05 MISCELLANEOUS ELECTRICAL

A. Circuit Breakers

1. Square D or approved equal.

2. Amperage Ratings shall be indicated on drawings.

3. Interrupting ratings shall be indicated on drawings.

4. MCB and ECB shall be furnished with an auxiliary contact.

5. Pump circuit breakers shall be rated for future build out Horse Power pump sizes and have rating plug set for initial Horse Power pump sizes.

B. Buses

1. Bussman 600-volt, dual element type or equal.

C. Control Relays

1. Control relays shall be programmable.

2. Omron or equal.

D. Indicator Lights

1. Square D trans type 6-volt, class 9001, Type K, push to test, or equal.

2. Lens color shall be as noted.

E. Selector Switches

1. Square D, Class 9001, Type K or equal.

2. Operators shall be black knob type or key switch, 3-position or 2-position, as noted.

3. Selector switches shall be spring return where noted.

F. Pushbuttons

1. Square D Class 9001, Type K, push button or equal.

G. Elapsed Time Meter

1. Hour meter, non-reset type, Cramer 635K, or equal.

H. Ground Fault Duplex Receptacle

1. Leviton Duplex receptacle or equal.

2. AC receptacle box shall be Steel City 58351-1/2 or equal.

3. Covers shall be Steel City 58-C-5 or equal.

I. Motor Starter

1. Solid state reduced voltage starters with external shorting contactors sized for future build out pump horse-power size.

2. Square D or equal.

J. Signal Isolation

1. Signal isolator shall be plug-in type.

2. Wilkerson or equal.

K. Phase Monitor

1. Diversified or equal with auto reset.

L. Surge and Lightning Arrestors

1. All control panels shall be provided with surge and lightning arrestors as specified.

2. Power

a. Surge arrestor shall be GE Tranquell, 9L15FCB001 or equal.

3. Lightning Surge Suppressor

a. Advanced Protection Technologies TE5000P or equal.

4. Signal

a. Panel surge arrestors shall be Joslyne, 1800 Series or equal.

b. Field surge arrestors shall be Joslyne, 1660-06 or equal.

M. Generator Receptacle, match County’s standard, base bid on the following:

1. Amperage rating shall be indicated on drawings.

2. Coordinate with County for exact model number.

N. Fluorescent Lamp

1. 8-watt, 120V, 12”, Grainger 2V809, or equal.

2. Bulb, 8w, 12”, miniature, Phillips, or equal.

3. Provide handy box with light switch.

O. High Level Alarm Light

1. Red, 120V, Major, CVP10R, or equal.

2. Alarm light guard, Major, VGD-1, or equal.

P. Flasher

1. 90 FPM, 120V.

2. SSAC, FS127, or equal.

3. Alarm Horn

Q. Surge Capacitor

1. General Electric 9L18BAB301, or equal.

R. Ground Lug

1. #1/0 Wire Ilsco AU-O, or equal.

S. Magnetic Door Switch

1. Simplex, UL listed, magnetic flush or surface mounted contact and magnet.

Contacts shall be hermetically sealed.

2. Edwards, Model No.61 or equal.

T. Time Delay Relays

1. Time delay relays shall be programmable with adjustable ranges, DIP switch settable.

2. Omron or equal

U. Pressure Transducer

1. Pressure transducer shall use 12/40Vdc loop power and has 4-20 mA output with integral analog pressure gauge. See below item for pressure gauge.

1. Ashcroft 45-2279-ssH-04L-XX# or equal.

V. Pressure Gauge

1. Provide an analog pressure gauge.

W. Bubbler System Air Compressor System

1. Provide a 120 V air compressor along with pressure regulator, needle valves, pressure switches and copper tubing and valves as required; provide backup air compressor system, see drawings for details.

X. Power Present Blue Light

1. Provide a 120 V LED light with blue lens.

2. Ledtronics S100-1PB-120A or equal.

Y. Site Light

1. Provide a 120 V, outdoor rated, flood light with 100-watt PAR 38 lamp.

2. RAB lighting HB101VG or equal.

2.06 CONTROL POWER TRANSFORMER

A. Square D, Type KF, Class 9070 or an approved equal. Transformer shall be installed in its own NEMA 3R SS enclosure.

2.07 FIELD PANEL CONSTRUCTION

A. Field panels shall be UL listed, NEMA 3R, Type 316 Stainless Steel enclosure with pad-lockable draw latches or…

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