Statement_of_Work_Revised_0001.pdf

SUMMARY OR WORK

National Minerals Testing Lab Electrical

SECTION 01010

SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1: GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Description of Work:

a. Furnishing labor, equipment, supplies, and materials, except for specified Government-furnished property, to install 3 government furnished panels, and run circuits to the panels. Also, disconnect and move transformer to make room for the new panels.

b. Add receptacles on the south wall (marked) of the north bay. 2- 220 outlets, 2- quad receptacle 110 outlet. Contractor shall be responsible for all wires and accessories from the panel to the receptacles. All wires shall be contained in conduit to the receptacles.

i. Specifications for the 220V receptacle for XRD shall be 3Ø, 200 VAC 50/60 Hz 30 A

ii. Specifications for the 220V receptacle for Heat Exchanger:

1. Electrical: 208-230V-1Ø-60Hz -5%+10%

2. Min. Circuit Ampacity: 12.1 A

3. Max. Overcurrent Protection: 15 A

4. Power Cord: 10 ft included, Contractor shall install plug

iii. Both XRD and Heat Exchanger shall have disconnects.

B. Location: Work under this Contract is in Worland, Wyoming. The work site is at the National Mineral’s Lab, 101 Rodeo Drive, Worland Wyoming.

1.2 REFERENCES

A. Referenced Specifications and Standards with Abbreviations and Acronyms:

Wherever the following acronyms are used in these specifications or on the drawings, they are to be construed the same as the respective expressions represented. Copies of the referenced specifications and standards referred to may be procured by the Contractor from the following:

NECA National Electrical Contractors Association 3 Bethesda Metro Ctr., Suite 1100 Bethesda, MD 20814

NECA Standard of Installation

NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers Association 2101 L Street, N.W., Suite 300

Washington, DC 20037

UL Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc.

333 Pfingston Road Northbrook, IL 60062

B. Referenced Codes with Abbreviations and Acronyms: Wherever the following acronyms are used in these specifications or on the drawings, they are to be construed the same as the respective expressions represented. Copies of the referenced codes referred to may be procured by the Contractor from the following:

NEC National Electrical Code National Fire Protection Association

1 Batterymarch Park Quincy, MA 02269

NESC National Electrical Safety Code (ANSI) American National Standards Institute 1430 Broadway New York, NY 10018

UBC Uniform Building Code

International Conference of Building Officials 5360 South Workman Mill Road Whittier, CA 90601

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Codes and Standards: The work shall comply with codes and standards applicable to each type of work and as listed in the individual sections of these specifications. This Contract incorporates materials, applications, and tests by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text.

B. Conflict: Where a conflict occurs between reference documents and project specifications, the project specifications shall govern.

C. Measurements: Where approved manufacturer's diagrams and shop drawings give specific measurements or rough-in dimensions for equipment, these dimensions shall take precedence over dimensions indicated on the drawings.

D. Equipment: Prior to ordering equipment, verify dimensions and functions of equipment proposed for use including the electrical service requirements. Be certain the equipment is compatible with the structural and architectural features of the work, avoids conflicts with equipment of other crafts, and that it will fit in the space provided.

1.4 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Delivery: Protect products incorporated into the work from damage while in transit to the site. Products must be delivered in original, unopened containers with manufacturer's name, brand designation, and contents legibly indicated.

B. Storage: Provide temporary storage facilities for products. Storage shall comply with the manufacturer's instructions. The storage area shall permit access for inspection and handling.

C. Handling: Load and unload products in such a manner that protects them from damage.

1.5 PROJECT AND SITE CONDITIONS

A. Access to the Work: Operations shall be scheduled so that work is done during regular office hours which are 8:00 am – 3:30 pm

B. Occupancy: Government personnel will be continuously occupying areas of the building immediately adjacent to the work area. Conduct work in a manner that will minimize needs for disruption of the Government's normal operations. Provide a minimum of 72 hours advance notice to the Contracting Officer of activities which will impact the Government's normal operations.

Secure the Contracting Officer's written approval of activities which will impact the Government's normal operations to avoid delays in overall construction and permit proper installation or work.

PART 2: PRODUCTS

There are no applicable requirements.

PART 3: EXECUTION

3.1 PROJECT MEETINGS

A. Pre-Work Conference: Will be held prior to the start of the work. The Contractor will be notified in advance of the meeting time, date, and place.

The purpose will be to review required work, project drawings, specifications, construction schedules, payroll, and payments, and administrative provisions of the Contract.

1. Be prepared to summarize and explain procedures planned for the project and present the submittals requested in the specifications.

B. Progress Meetings: May be requested by either the Contracting Officer or the Contractor. The request shall state who should attend and include an agenda.

C. Final Inspection: Notify the Contracting Officer in writing at least five working days before the completion date, so the Government can schedule final inspection.

3.2 PROTECTION

A. Damage: Repair of damage to new or existing construction and equipment resulting from construction procedures, shall not be initiated prior to notification of the Contracting Officer.

B. Repairs: Repair damages to new or existing active utility above or below ground, whether indicated on the drawings or not, and immediately report such damage to the Contracting Officer. Costs of repair for damages due to the Contractor's negligence shall be paid by the Contractor.

3.3 DISPOSAL OF DEBRIS

A. Requirements: Items or debris that is not designated as salvage by the Government, shall become the property of the Contractor. The disposal of materials off the site in a legal manner and for payment of any fees required is the responsibility of the Contractor. Sale of material onsite is not allowed, unless authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer. Burning of removed materials is not permitted on the work site.

PART 4: MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

4.1 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT

A. Units: There will be no separate measurement for individual items of work done under this Contract.

4.2 BASIS OF PAYMENT

A. Payment: Payment will be made at the Contract price, as indicated in the Bid Schedule, and will include full compensation for the work described in the Contract. The contract will be paid as a lump sum contract.

END OF SECTION

BASIC ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

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SECTION 16010

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes: Overall requirements for electrical work. The electrical work shall be complete in every detail, unless specified otherwise, and shall include miscellaneous items of material and the labor necessary to complete the work described.

1.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Manufacturer Qualifications: A company regularly engaged in the manufacture of equipment of the type, size, and ratings required, and who issues a complete catalog of data on such products.

B. Contractor Qualifications: A specialist with successful installation experience on projects with similar electrical installation requirements.

C. Installer Qualifications: A journeyman electrician, apprentice, or helper as appropriate to the complexity of the work involved. Work accomplished by an apprentice or helper shall be done under the supervision of a journeyman.

D. Labeling Requirements: Each major component of equipment shall have a label or nameplate attached indicating the manufacturer, model or catalog number, and UL electrical rating.

1.4 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Damage: Material whose factory finish has been damaged shall be refinished to match original factory finish or replaced as necessary.

PART 2: PRODUCTS

(There are no applicable requirements.)

PART 3: EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. Governing Standards: Do electrical work according to either the National

Electrical Code (NFPA 70), National Electrical Safety Code (ANSI C2), and the NECA Standard of Installation or local standards, whichever is more stringent.

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C. Manufacturer's Instructions: Material and equipment shall be installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. When the manufacturer's instructions are in conflict with these specifications, furnish a copy of the manufacturer's instructions to the Contracting Officer prior to installation and defer installation until the Contracting Officer issues written instructions on which method shall be followed.

D. Removing Existing Wiring: Unless otherwise indicated, remove all devices and conductors back to nearest outlet box, device or panelboard which is indicated to remain in use. In exposed work, remove conduits, boxes and supporting material. In concealed work, leave conduits and boxes in place.

Install blank covers on empty boxes left in place.

3.2 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Testing: The Contractor shall furnish necessary equipment, labor, and materials to conduct the testing. Testing shall be conducted in the presence of the Contracting Officer who shall be given 48 hours notice before any testing is to be made.

B. Operational Test: When electrical and mechanical installations are complete, the Contractor shall energize electrically connected equipment and demonstrate that the electrical systems function according to design.

Prior to performing this test, the Contractor shall verify that mechanical and electrical systems are in condition to be energized without damage to the building and equipment, or injury to personnel. The Contractor shall perform this test prior to final inspection and during final inspection.

Malfunctioning units shall be corrected and retested by the Contractor to demonstrate compliance with the specification.

CIRCUIT BREAKERS

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SECTION 16411

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes: Furnishing and installing circuit breakers in panelboards.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

A. Manufacturer's Literature: Submit 3 copies of the manufacturer's technical data for the circuit breakers to be used on this project.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Labeling Requirements: Circuit breakers shall be Underwriters

Laboratories, Inc. (UL) listed and labeled. UL listing and labeling will not be required if it can be shown that circuit breakers meet the requirements of another nationally recognized testing laboratory (NRTL).

2.1 MATERIALS

A. General: Circuit breakers shall be constructed of the manufacturer's standard materials, as listed in published product information; types and sizes shall be as indicated or as required for the installation.

B. Operating Mechanisms: Unless otherwise indicated, circuit breakers shall be molded case. Circuit breakers shall have a toggle handle operated, quick-make, quick-break switching mechanism which shall be automatically tripped by thermally operated timed release mechanism on overload, and by magnetically operated instantaneous release mechanism on short circuit conditions. The toggle handle operating mechanism shall be trip free and the trip mechanism shall have inverse time/current characteristics.

Automatic tripping shall be indicated by a handle position between the "On" and "Off" positions.

C. Multi-Pole Breakers: Shall have a common internal trip mechanism with a single operating handle except that breakers rated 50 amperes or less may consist of single-pole breakers factory assembled into a permanent multi-pole unit with a non-removable bracket to connect the single-pole handles firmly together.

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D. Single-Pole Breakers for Panelboard Installation: Shall be full module size (generally approximately one inch thick).

G. Breaker-To-Bus Connections in Panelboards: Shall be of the bolt-on type.

Plug-in breakers may only be used in loadcenters.

H. Separately Enclosed Breakers: Unless otherwise indicated or required by the NEC, enclosures shall be NEMA Type 1 as described in NEMA 250. In space where conduits are concealed, enclosure shall be recessed. Enclosure shall be equipped with a groundable neutral terminal insulated from the enclosure. Enclosure shall be equipped with a ground terminal with metal-to-metal contact to the enclosure.

PART 3: EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. General: Install circuit breakers as indicated, complying with the manufacturer’s written instructions, applicable requirements of codes and standards, and according to recognized industry practices.

B. Terminal Connections: Torque circuit breaker-to-conductor connections according to standard industry practice.

C. Breaker-to-Bus Connection in Panelboards: Screw down to factory specified torque.

D. Conductors Per Pole: Do not connect more than one conductor per pole on branch circuit breakers.

E. Separately Enclosed Circuit Breakers: Unless otherwise indicated, install separately enclosed circuit breakers so that the top of the enclosure is 72 inches above the floor.

F. Nameplate: Install a nameplate on each separately enclosed circuit breaker.

DISCONNECT SWITCHES

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SECTION 16441

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes: Furnishing and installing safety switches for shut off of the XRD and shut off for the Heat Exchanger receptacles.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

A. General: Submittals shall be according to Section 01010 – Summary of Work.

B. Manufacturer's Literature: Submit 3 copies of the manufacturer's technical data for the disconnect switches to be used on this project.

C. Shop Drawings: Submit 3 copies of shop drawings for the disconnect switches to be used on this project. The shop drawings shall indicate dimensions and weight loadings for disconnect switch installations. Show layout, wall brackets, mountings, and supports where applicable.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Labeling Requirements: Safety disconnect switches shall be Underwriters

Laboratories, Inc. (UL) listed and labeled. UL listing and labeling will not be required if it can be shown that safety disconnect switches meet the requirements of another nationally recognized testing laboratory (NRTL)

2.1 MATERIALS

A. General: Disconnect switches shall be constructed of the manufacturer's standard materials, as listed in published product information; types and sizes shall be as required for the installation.

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B. Operating Mechanisms: Unless otherwise indicated, switch mechanism shall be nonteasible, quick-make, quick-break. Current carrying parts shall be copper and capable of carrying rated current with minimal heating.

C. Ratings: Unless otherwise indicated, switches shall be horsepower rated, type HD

(heavy duty) as defined in NEMA KS 1 with current and voltage ratings that correspond to the requirements for the new receptacles.

D. Enclosure: Unless otherwise indicated or required by the NEC, enclosures shall be

NEMA Type 1, as described in NEMA 250.

E. Neutral and Grounding Terminals: Enclosure shall be equipped with a neutral terminal insulated from the enclosure and a grounding terminal with metal-to-metal contact with the enclosure.

F. Operating Handle: Enclosure shall be permanently marked so that the handle position indicates whether the switch mechanism is "On" or "Off" and the handle shall be padlockable in the "Off" position.

G. Enclosure Door: Shall be equipped with hinges and spring latch. Door shall be interlocked with switch mechanism to prevent casual opening when the switch is "On".

Interlock shall include a concealed defeat mechanism.

H. Fuseholders: Unless otherwise indicated, fuseholders shall be reinforced, positive pressure type, designed to reject fuses which are not according to Section 16412 - Fuses.

I. Double Throw Switches Rated Over 200 Amps: Shall have quick break operating mechanism but may have a slow-make mechanism.

PART 3: EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. General: Install disconnect switches as indicated, complying with the manufacturer’s written instructions, applicable requirements of codes and standards, and according to recognized industry practices.

B. Mounting Height: Unless otherwise indicated, install switches so that the top of the enclosure is 60 inches above the floor.

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C. Terminal Connections: Torque conductor terminal connections according to standard industry practice.

D. Fuses: In fuseholders, install fuses of the type required in Section 16412 - Fuses and with current rating indicated on the drawings. When current ratings are not indicated, select fuses with current ratings according to the NEC.

E. Nameplates: Install a nameplate on each safety switch whose load is not readily traceable to the switch. On double throw switches install nameplates identifying power sources and loads.

PART 4: MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

4.1 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT

A. Units: The work described in this section will not be measured for payment.

4.2 BASIS OF PAYMENT

A. Payment: No direct payment for the work described under this section will be made.

Consideration for this item shall be included in the bid price for other items of the Contract.

PANELBOARDS

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SECTION 16442

PANELBOARDS

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes: Installing Government Furnished panelboards.

PART 2: PRODUCTS

2.1 Government furnished panelboards.

PART 3: EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. General: Install panelboards as indicated, complying with the manufacturer's written instructions, applicable requirements of codes and standards, and according to recognized industry practices.

B. Panelboard Mounting: Shall be surface mounted.

C. Breaker and Circuit Numbering: Install circuit breakers in the exact arrangement shown on the panelboard configurations. Number circuit breakers and connect home run circuit conductors to circuit breakers according to numbering shown on the drawings.

D. Connections: Prior to final inspection, the Contractor shall check the breaker-to-bus and breaker-to-conductor connections to ensure that all are tight.

E. Directory: The Contractor shall fill out the panelboard directory with typewritten information that states precisely which outlets or equipment are supplied by each circuit breaker.

F. Preparation for Final Inspection: The Contractor shall vacuum clean inside of panelboard enclosures. Leave panelboard fronts off of panelboard prior to final inspection. Install fronts after the final inspection has been completed.