26_05_02_-_Basic_Electrical_Materials_and_Methods_Amend_0004_0004.pdf

Folsom Warehouse – Bridge Crane Replacement Amendment No. 0004 American River Division Solicitation No. 140R2026R0017 Folsom Unit - Central Valley Project, California Specifications No. 20-C0942

Basic Electrical Materials and Methods

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SECTION 26 05 02

BASIC ELECTRICAL MATERIALS AND METHODS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Cost:

1. Include the cost of basic electrical materials and methods in prices offered in the

Price Schedule for applicable items of work.

a. Includes but not limited to the following:

1) Furnishing, handling, and storing spare parts for electrical equipment.

2) Furnishing special tools and appliances for maintenance and adjustment of equipment

3) Making electrical connections.

1.02 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

1. ASME BPVC-IX 2019 Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section IX –

Welding and Brazing Qualifications

B. ASTM International (ASTM)

1. ASTM A 123/A 123M-2020 Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized) Coatings on Iron and

Steel Products

2. ASTM A 153/A 153M-2015 Zinc Coatings (Hot-Dip) on Iron and Steel

Hardware

C. International Electrical Testing Association, Inc. (NETA)

1. NETA ATS-2021 Acceptance Testing Specifications for Electrical

Power Equipment and Systems

D. International Organization for Standardization (ISO)

1. ISO 9001 – 2015 Quality Management Systems - Requirements

E. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

1. IEEE C2-2023 National Electrical Safety Code (NESC)

F. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

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1. NFPA 70-2023 National Electrical Code (NEC)

1.03 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 - Submittals and Section 01 33 26 – Electrical Drawings and Data.

B. RSN 26 05 02-1, Equipment Layout Plan and Coordination Approval Drawings:

1. Provide dimensioned drawing showing actual equipment being supplied. Show equipment sizes, location centerline dimensions, equipment maintenance clearance required, and bus supports in accordance with the following Sections:

a. 25 00 01 – Automation Control Systems

b. 26 24 42 – Distribution Panelboards

c. 41 22 15 – Bridge Crane Electrical Components

d. Deleted

C. RSN 26 05 02-2, Resumes:

1. Technical installation supervisor’s or CO’s resume.

2. Registered Engineer’s resume.

3. Electrician’s resume.

1.04 QUALIFICATIONS

A. Welder Qualifications: In accordance with ASME BPVC-IX.

B. Field testing personnel: As specified in NETA ATS, Section 3, except may be accredited by other than NETA.

1.05 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

A. Contractor is responsible for providing a complete integral system and proper coordination between equipment manufacturers to ensure equipment is properly designed for connection to each other.

1.06 QUALITY

A. Certifications:

1. Equipment manufacturing facilities to be ISO-9001 certified.

B. Qualifications and Responsibilities:

1. Field testing organization and personnel: As specified in NETA ATS, Section 3, except may be accredited by other than NETA.

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a. Technically qualified to supervise installation and testing work, with experience of similar work, and meets Government approval.

b. Responsible for installation and testing/commissioning of each new crane electrical system, interface circuits and its corresponding distribution circuits.

c. May have multiple responsibilities at work site.

d. Present or represented at work site for all shifts during entire removal, installation and testing period.

e. Report immediately, in writing to Government, work not in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendation or other conditions which may result in an unsatisfactory job.

f. Maintain daily log of accomplished work.

2. Welder Qualifications: in accordance with ASME BPVC-IX.

1.07 SITE CONDITIONS

A. These facilities are over 50 years old and as such the drawings, especially layout drawings, included in these specifications, shall be field verified by the contractor.

1.08 MAINTENANCE

A. Provide special tools and accessories required for installation or normal operation and maintenance of equipment and installations. Studs, bolts, and nuts other than United States Standard provided anywhere in the equipment or installation will be considered as requiring special tools.

B. Deliver special tools and spare parts for equipment to Folsom Dam, Central California Area Office. Provide shipments with item list(s).

C. Special tools and spare parts must be onsite prior to commissioning of newly installed equipment.

1.09 EXTRA MATERIALS

A. Provide to Government special tools and equipment necessary to properly install, adjust, test, and check operation of electrical equipment.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

A. Conform to NFPA 70 and IEEE C2.

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B. Galvanize mounting brackets, bolts, nuts, and washers for major items of electrical equipment such as crane electrical components, transformers, circuit breakers, instrument transformers, instrumentation cable and conductors, control cable, power cable, cable trays, disconnecting switches, resistors, capacitors, in accordance with ASTM A 123 and A 153.

C. Provide galvanized steel or non-corrosive metal for mounting bolts, nuts, and washers for minor items of electrical equipment and lighter weight items. Do not use cadmium-plated mounting hardware.

D. Change designs as required where Contractor-furnished electrical equipment and materials differ in size, type, ratings, or other physical properties from designs in these specifications. COR will approve changes at Contractor’s expense, unless Contractor can demonstrate that changes are necessary regardless of manufacturer.

E. Contractor shall provide all testing equipment for testing/commissioning each new crane electrical system which includes calibrating and programming corresponding meters and relays.

F. Provide anchors and mounting hardware for busway, conduit, and other major equipment.

G. Provide pad-lockable circuit breakers, disconnect switches, and energy isolating devices.

2.02 SOURCE QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Government reserves the right to inspect equipment, hardware and components at supplier’s manufacturing plant during fabrication and testing. Final acceptance will not be made until the complete electrical system has been installed and is operational.

B. Notify COR in writing prior to beginning the Factory Checkout Test:

1. United States: At least 45 days prior to testing.

2. International: At least 60 days prior to testing.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 INSTALLATION

A. Do not install electrical equipment until approval drawings and data for associated equipment have been approved by the Government.

B. Electrical Installations, Assembly Operations, and Adjustments: Comply with NFPA 70 and IEEE C2.

C. Make electrical installations complete and ready for service.

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D. Install electrical equipment in accordance with directions furnished by manufacturer’s instruction books and manufacturer’s expert engineer.

E. Assemble, checkout, adjust, and prepare following equipment for service under direction of manufacturer’s expert engineer.

F. Coordinate with manufacturer for obtaining services of manufacturer’s expert engineer for Contractor-furnished equipment. Provide CO 30 days advance notice of date when manufacturer’s expert engineer will be needed on site, during testing/commissioning of each crane.

G. Calibrate and program each crane electrical system and their corresponding devices.

H. Tighten nuts used in electrical equipment assembly with torque wrenches to torque values recommended by equipment manufacturers.

I. Drill holes in bolted steel structures and provide fastenings required for mounting or installing electrical equipment and materials.

J. Installation of electrical equipment includes:

1. Leveling and grouting channel bases.

2. Drilling holes, furnishing hardware, and assembling components to each other.

3. Furnishing materials for and making all connections correctly in accordance with final wiring diagrams.

4. Tagging wires and cables at each end.

5. Correcting any errors made by the Contractor in the installation at no expense to the Government.

K. Grout electrical equipment installed on concrete foundations to fill voids. Use adjusting nuts to bear weight of electrical equipment.

3.02 REPAIR

A. Repair damaged painted surfaces of equipment to match original finish.

B. Correct by repair or replacement, at the Contractor’s expense, damage to or failure of any part of the items of material and equipment which in the opinion of the COR was caused by faulty installation, faulty mechanical assembly, or mishandling.

3.03 FINAL AND AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

A. Final and As-built Drawings Government Format: refer to Section 01 78 30 – Project Record Documents.

1. Marked prints of specification drawings indicating “Final As-Built” changes made to electrical conduit during construction.

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3.04 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Coordinate with manufacturers and sub-contractors for obtaining services of an installation supervisor as well as expert engineers for Contractor-furnished equipment.

Follow instruction of the installation supervisor.

B. Assemble, checkout, adjust and prepare new equipment for service under direction of the Contractor’s or manufacturer’s installation supervisor.

3.05 FIELD QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Coordinate with manufacturers and sub-contractors for obtaining services of an installation supervisor as well as expert engineers for Contractor-furnished equipment.

Follow instructions of installation supervisor.

B. Field test, (static & functional), installed equipment to ensure proper operation as well as sequencing of control and protection system.

C. The Government will inspect major electrical equipment and complete electrical system during construction. Acceptance of equipment will be made after equipment is operational.

END OF SECTION