260501_Electrical_Scope.pdf

BID SET VOLUSIA COUNTY

DECEMBER 5, 2025 BRANCH JAIL

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SECTION 260501 - ELECTRICAL SCOPE

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE:

A. Work Required:

1. Furnishing and installation of electric power systems, and auxiliary systems as shown or herein specified or required for the completion of all work.

2. Furnishing and installation of all electrical items shown on drawings or herein specified, unless shown or specified otherwise.

3. Furnishing and installation of disconnect wiring, switches and motor starters for motors and equipment unless equipment is equipped integral with the equipment or specified under another division.

4. Connection of all equipment requiring electrical connection, mentioned in this division, or shown on drawings, whether furnished by Division 26 or under other divisions, or furnished by Owner. This work will include connecting to interior and exterior devices as required for a complete and functional system.

5. Furnishing and installation of outlet boxes, conduit raceways, terminal boards, terminal cabinets, power, and grounding for a complete Fire Alarm system communications and data wiring distribution system.

6. Furnishing and installation of building grounding systems as required.

7. Receive and install Owner provided equipment and devices.

8. Furnish and install a completely new campus fire alarm system with integration and connection with new and existing building life safety systems and equipment. The work will include the demolition and removal of the existing fire alarm equipment and wiring, electrical devices and associated wiring as required for a complete and new campus fire alarm system and associated HVAC systems. Contractor may re-use the existing fire alarm conduit system including boxes where the new fire alarm devices are required to be replaced in the same physical locations. Contractor is responsible for re-supporting existing conduits and boxes, provide new conduit connectors and couplings as required to execute the fire alarm system replacement. Contractor is to provide new conduit and boxes for all new fire alarm devices and equipment per this project specification. New fire alarm devices account for approximately +/- 68 new fire alarm devices. Contractor is responsible for properly sealing all new or existing conduits that are routed through smoke or fire rated walls and barriers per the UL listing of the wall or ceiling.

9. Furnish new Surge Protection Devices (SPD) protection devices for all Fire Alarm system wiring per specification section 283000.

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10. The Contractor shall obtain and pay for any and all required permits, inspections, certificates of inspections and approval. He shall also pay for all connection charges or "aids to construction" charges assessed by the local utilities. These costs shall all be included in his bid price.

11. The Contractor shall obtain all necessary certificates issued by the authorities having jurisdiction over the work. The inspection certificates shall be received by the Architect/Engineer before work will be approved for final payment.

12. The Contractor shall replace any defective materials, equipment, or workmanship without cost to the Owner within the stipulated guaranteed period.

13. The Contractor is responsible for coordinating and programming the work of all trades and the responsibility of having their crews and materials available at the proper time.

14. The work shall include revisions, modifications, demolition, disposal and rework of the existing facility and electrical and fire alarm systems as required for installation of new work, and for connections between existing work and new work where required. The work shall also include the completion of electrical power and control circuits for devices and equipment that are to remain in service, if the circuits are broken by demolition work, or by the removal or cutting of existing building construction, existing devices, or equipment.

Existing conduit wiring shall be rerouted and reconnected where necessary. The Contractor is responsible for legally disposing of all demolished equipment, supports and associated wiring systems as required by this contract.

15. Each bidder shall inspect the site as required for knowledge of existing conditions prior to bidding and failure to obtain such knowledge shall not relieve the successful bidder of the responsibility to meet existing conditions in performing the work under this contract.

16. Where new work cannot be installed without changes in existing facility or systems or where it is indicated on drawings to rework an existing installation, this contract shall include alterations to existing work as required to install new work. Additions to the contract cost will not be allowed because of this Contractor's failure to inspect existing conditions at the site of the work.

17. Existing conditions indicated on the drawings are taken from the best information available on previous contract drawings and from visual site inspection and are not to be construed as "As-Built" conditions but are to indicate the intent of this work. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to verify all existing conditions at the project site prior to bidding and to perform the work as required to meet the existing conditions and the intent of this work indicated.

18. Existing material and equipment removed from existing construction and not shown or required to be reused shall become the property of the Contractor, unless otherwise noted or indicated and shall be promptly and legally removed from the site.

19. Any existing material or equipment which is left in place and is damaged by performance of work under this contract shall be repaired or shall be replaced with new equipment and material at the expense of the Contractor, to the satisfaction of the Architect/Engineer and/or Owner's authorized representative.

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20. It shall be the responsibility of the Division 26 Contractor to have all systems ready for operation and to have an electrician and or Fire Alarm system technician available for all inspections. The Contractor shall provide personnel to assist in removal of panel fronts, etc.

to permit inspection as required.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 SHOP DRAWINGS:

A. Submit to the Architect/Engineer promptly after award of contract and prior to purchasing, six copies of manufacturer's shop drawings in accordance with DIVISION 1, SECTION 013000 - SUBMITTALS for the following items. All shop drawings of a specific item or system shall be made in one submittal and within ten days after award of contract.

1. Fire Alarm Systems

2. Wiring Devices

3. Disconnect Switches

4. Motor Starters

5. Surge Suppression Devices

6. Building Lightning protection system modifications

B. Provide certification that all other items are as specified.

C. The Architect/Engineer will return the shop drawing submittals with a stamp indicating approval, approved as noted, etc.

D. Provide copies of all approved shop drawings with "As-Built" drawings.

2.2 SUBMITTALS:

A. All materials and equipment shall be submitted by manufacturer, trade name and model number.

The submittal shall include copies of applicable brochure or catalog material for all items. The Contractor shall not assume that applicable catalogs are available in the Architect/Engineer's office.

Maintenance and operating manuals are not suitable submittal material. Each sheet of printed submittal material shall be clearly marked (using arrows, underlining, or circling) to show the particular sizes, types, model numbers, rating, capacities, and options actually being proposed.

Non-applicable material shall be crossed out. All specified features must be specifically noted on the submittal. See DIVISION 1 for requirements concerning shop drawing and brochure submittals.

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PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.1 MOTORS, STARTERS AND CONTROLS:

A. Unless otherwise specified or shown, all motors will be furnished and installed under other divisions of these specifications. All power wiring to motor starters and motors shall be under

DIVISION 26.

B. Unless otherwise specified or shown, all motor starters will be furnished, installed, and wired in conduit under this DIVISION 26 of this specification. All 120-volt power wiring for energy management systems, controls, smoke dampers, and temperature control power source shall be furnished and installed under DIVISION 26 to a point (junction box or control cabinet as indicated) for connection by Control Installer. Verify requirements from Control Installer prior to bidding.

Contractor shall install and connect all Variable Frequency drive equipment for Air Handler HVAC Equipment.

3.2 ADJUSTING, ALIGNING, AND TESTING:

A. All equipment furnished under this division shall be adjusted and tested by the Contractor. Motors and other equipment furnished by others, to which electrical connections are made under this division, shall be checked for short circuits and open circuits before energizing. Motors shall be checked for proper phasing and rotation. The thermal overload protection devices shall be checked in all motor starters, equipment, and all protection device size, motor nameplate full load amperage, and voltage rating for protection of the motor shall be listed (include equipment designation, rating of heater, motor nameplate horsepower, full load amps and voltage) and four copies of list shall be submitted to the Architect/Engineer.

B. Mechanism of all electrical equipment shall be checked, adjusted, and tested for proper operation.

Protective devices and parts shall be checked and tested for specified and required application and adjusted as required. Adjustable parts of all lighting fixtures and electrical equipment shall be checked, tested, and adjusted as required to produce the intended performance.

C. Completed wiring systems shall be free from short circuits and after completion, perform tests for insulation resistance in accordance with the requirements of the National Electrical Code. All wiring systems shall be completely and totally “safed” during construction. Only qualified personnel shall handle electrical systems.

3.3 ELECTRICAL CIRCUITRY FOR EQUIPMENT:

A. The electrical circuits, components, and controls for all equipment are selected and sized, based on the equipment specified. If substitutions and/or equivalent equipment are furnished, it shall be the responsibility of all parties concerned, involved in, and furnishing the substitute and/or equivalent equipment to verify and compare the electrical characteristics and requirements of that furnished to that specified and/or shown. If greater capacity or more materials or labor is required for the rough-in, circuitry or connections than for the item specified and provided for, then it shall be the responsibility of the parties involved in providing the substitute and/or equivalent items of equipment to provide all compensation for additional charges made for the proper rough-in, circuitry and connections for the equipment furnished. No additional charges above the Base Bid shall be allowed for such revisions.

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B. Before rough-in of circuitry or connecting to equipment, furnished under this division, any other division, or by the Owner, the Contractor shall verify and coordinate the final electrical characteristics and requirements of the equipment being furnished and for that specified and shown on the drawings and provide for proper electrical rough-in and connection.

C. It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to verify exact requirements for rough-in and connections of equipment furnished by others prior to installation. Extras will not be allowed for failure to verify rough-in and connection requirements before, after, and during installation.

3.4 EXCAVATION, CUTTING PATCHING:

A. All excavation and trenching shall conform to the requirements of the Florida Trench and Safety

Act.

B. Excavation for Underground Electrical Structures: Conform to elevations and dimensions shown within a tolerance of plus or minus 0.10'; plus, a sufficient distance to permit placing and removal of concrete formwork, installation of services, other construction, and for inspection.

C. Excavate, by hand, areas within drip-line of large trees. Protect the root system from damage and dry-out. Maintain moist conditions for root system and cover exposed roots with burlap. Paint root cuts of 1" in diameter and larger with emulsified asphalt tree paint.

D. Take care not to disturb bottom of excavation. Excavate by hand to final grade just before concrete reinforcement is placed.

E. Trenching: Excavate trenches for electrical installations as follows:

1. Excavate trenches to the uniform width, sufficiently wide to provide ample working room and a minimum of 6" to 9" clearance on both sides of raceways and equipment.

2. Excavate trenches to depth indicated or required.

3. Limit the length of open trench to that in which installations can be made and the trench backfilled within the same day.

4. Where rock is encountered, carry excavation below required elevation and backfill with a layer of crushed stone or gravel prior to installation of raceways and equipment. Provide a minimum of 6" of stone or gravel cushion between rock bearing surface and electrical installations.

5. Cold Weather Protection: Protect excavation bottoms against freezing when atmospheric temperature is less than 35°F.

F. Backfilling and Filling: Place soil materials in layers to required subgrade elevations for each area classification listed below.

1. Under walks and pavements, use a combination of subbase materials and excavated or borrowed materials.

2. Under building slabs, use drainage fill materials.

3. Under piping and equipment, use subbase materials where required over rock bearing surface and for correction of unauthorized excavation.

4. For raceways less than 30" below surface of roadways, provide 4"-thick concrete base slab support. After installation of raceways, provide a 4"-thick concrete encasement (sides and top) prior to backfilling and placement of roadway subbase.

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5. Other areas use excavated or borrowed materials.

G. Backfill excavations as promptly as work permits, but not until completion of the following:

1. Inspection, testing, approval, and locations of underground utilities have been recorded.

2. Removal of concrete formwork.

3. Removal of shoring and bracing and backfilling of voids.

4. Removal of trash and debris.

H. For all such work employ competent workmen, and finish in neat and workmanlike manner, equal in quality and appearance to adjacent work.

3.5 SUPPORTS AND SLEEVES:

A. The Contractor shall provide all pre-layout the location of all penetrations and inserts for the routing and support of DIVISION 26 equipment to be placed in new or existing concrete or through concrete slabs as construction progresses. This shall include penetrations for conduits, and busway. He shall provide all miscellaneous hanging and supporting hardware. All electrical work is to be concealed in or built into general construction shall be placed as construction progresses.

Failure of the Contractor to coordinate work with other trades and the project construction progress shall make him responsible for all cost of cutting and patching, as required to install work. No structural member, masonry construction or finished work shall be cut or altered without prior written approval by the Architect/Engineer. Contractor shall fire rate and protect all vertical and horizontal penetrations through all fire rated slabs, walls or ceilings per the intended UL listed rating of the surface.

B. The Contractor shall supply and set into place all wall sleeves for conduits and ceiling inserts for hangers in areas of new or existing construction as building construction progresses. Install equipment noted to be concealed in walls before walls are constructed in order that walls may be constructed around conduits, enclosures, etc. Contractor shall pre-plan and coordinate and provide all core holes and drilling as required to install all branch and feeder wiring. Coordinate all core drilling with the Structural Engineer prior to drilling any members or floors. Contractor is required to lay out too scale and coordinate all conduit penetrations through all concrete slabs to ensure final structural integrity. Shop drawings for all communications and power conduit vertical and horizontal risers and routes shall be submitted to the structural engineer for approval prior to construction.

3.6 PROTECTION:

A. Metallic materials shall be protected against corrosion. Equipment enclosures shall be given rust-inhibiting treatment and standard finish by manufacturer. Aluminum shall not be used on contact with earth, and, where connected to dissimilar metal, shall be protected by suitable fittings and treatment. All ferrous metals such as anchors, bolts, braces, boxes, bodies, clamps, fittings, guards, nuts, pins, rods, shims, thimbles, washers, and miscellaneous parts, not of stainless steel or nonferrous materials, shall be hot-dipped galvanized.

B. The Contractor shall fully protect all finish parts of the materials and equipment against damage from whatever cause during the progress of the work until final completion. All materials and equipment in storage and during construction shall be covered in such a manner that no finished surfaces will be damaged or marred, and all moving parts shall be kept perfectly clean and dry.

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C. All empty conduits stubbed out for future use shall have a pull wire installed; a plastic cap installed, and conduit shall be identified as to the conduit origin.

D. No underground junction boxes shall be installed for any system type wiring, except for device floor boxes and pullboxes, and secondary power pull boxes.

3.7 CLEARANCES:

A. The Contractor shall install all equipment so that all code-required and manufacturer-recommended servicing clearances are maintained. He shall be responsible for the proper arrangement and installation of all equipment within any designated space.

B. Should the Contractor determine that a departure from the contract drawings is necessary, he shall submit to the Architect/Engineer for approval detailed drawings of his proposed changes with his written reasons for the changes. No changes shall be implemented without the issuance of the required bulletin drawings, clarifications, and/or change orders.

3.8 CUTTING AND PATCHING:

A. The responsibility for any cutting of construction which is required for the installation of DIVISION 26 work, shall be by the Contractor. The Contractor shall obtain coordinate with all other Trades and the Owner before any cutting and obtain approval from the Architect/Engineer prior to any cutting. All patching and finishing shall be done by the Contractor.

B. Cutting shall be done with extreme care and in such a manner that the strength of the structure will not be endangered. Wherever possible, openings in concrete or masonry construction shall be by concrete saw or rotary core drill. Openings in any construction shall be cut the minimum size required for the installation of the work. Adequate protection shall be provided to prevent damage to adjacent areas and to prevent dust from spreading to adjacent areas.

C. Where openings or holes are cut in construction and the cutting breaks electrical circuitry or control circuitry conduit and wiring, then it shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to reroute the circuitry conduit and rewiring and to complete the circuitry as required and as approved by the Architect/Engineer. Temporary completion shall be provided where necessary before the permanent rerouting and completion work is finished.

D. Before any cutting, patching, or finishing work is started, dust and moisture protection shall first be installed as required and as specified in these specifications.

E. Openings cut in floor shall be cut by core drilling where possible. After work is installed through any opening in floor, the opening around the work shall be patched and sealed watertight and epoxy or silicone based, non-cracking elastomeric sealant and fire rated, as required.

F. Operational Elements: Do not cut and patch the following elements and related components in a manner that results in reducing or changing their capacity to perform as intended or that result in increased maintenance or decreased operational life or safety to occupants or operators. List below is an example only. Revise to suit Project's operating systems. With advice of counsel, delete below if Architect's approval is not required. If list is deleted, delete optional text in paragraph above.

Primary operational systems and equipment.

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Air or smoke barriers.

Fire-protection systems.

Control systems.

Communication systems.

Conveying systems.

Electrical wiring systems.

G. Miscellaneous Elements: Do not cut and patch the following elements or related components in a manner that could change their load-carrying capacity that results in reducing their capacity to perform as intended, or that result in increased maintenance or decreased operational life or safety. List below is an example only. Revise to suit Project. With advice of counsel, delete below if Architect's approval is not required.

Water, moisture, or vapor barriers.

Building membranes and flashings.

Exterior curtain-wall construction.

Equipment supports.

Piping, ductwork, vessels, and equipment.

Noise- and vibration-control elements and systems.

H. Visual Requirements: Do not cut and patch construction in a manner that results in visual evidence of cutting and patching. Do not cut and patch construction exposed on the exterior or in occupied spaces in a manner that would, in the OAR opinion, reduce the building's aesthetic qualities. Remove and replace construction that has been cut and patched in a visually unsatisfactory manner as deemed by the OAR. Delete subparagraph below for old buildings where it is unlikely that original Installer is available.

I. Retain original Installer or fabricator to cut and patch exposed work listed below. If it is impossible to engage original Installer or fabricator, engage another recognized, experienced, and specialized firm. List below contains items that might be difficult for anyone but original Installer to cut and patch satisfactorily, or where warranties may be in effect. Edit to suit Project. Consider deleting woodwork and wall covering because they may be difficult for anyone to match.

Flooring covering.

Fire stopping.

Stucco and ornamental plaster.

Wall covering.

Cabinets or covers.

Masonry finishes.

Marble floor and wall coverings.

Drywall and Drywall Finishes

J. General: Employ skilled workers to perform cutting and patching. Proceed with cutting and patching at the earliest feasible time, and complete without delay.

a) Cut existing construction to provide for installation of other components or performance of other construction, and subsequently patch as required to restore surfaces to their original condition.

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K. Cutting: Cut existing construction by sawing, drilling, breaking, chipping, grinding, and similar operations using methods least likely to damage elements retained or adjoining construction.

Provide extreme care in cutting openings for exact size as required. Do not provide excessive openings that require extensive patching due to lack of planning or neglect.

a) In general, use hand or small power tools designed for sawing and grinding, not hammering and chopping. Cut holes and slots as small as possible, neatly to size required, and with minimum disturbance of adjacent surfaces. Temporarily cover openings when not in use.

b) Existing Finished Surfaces: Cut or drill from the exposed or finished side into concealed surfaces.

c) Concrete, Masonry: Cut using a cutting machine, such as an abrasive saw or a diamond-core drill.

d) Mechanical and Electrical Services: Cut off pipe or conduit in walls or partitions to be removed. Cap, valve, or plug and seal remaining portion of pipe or conduit to prevent entrance of moisture or other foreign matter after cutting.

e) Proceed with patching after construction operations requiring cutting are complete.

f) Patching: Patch construction by filling, repairing, refinishing, closing up, and similar operations following performance of other Work. Patch with durable seams that are as invisible as possible. Provide materials and comply with installation requirements specified in other Sections of these Specifications

3.9 RATED ASSEMBLY PENETRATIONS:

A. Any penetrations of fire or smoke rated assemblies made by this Contractor or by any other Contractor in new or existing vertical or horizontal construction walls, floors or ceilings shall be fire rated and sealed and protected by this Contractor in order to maintain the established UL tested and accepted fire rating of the opening with methods as approved by the authority having jurisdiction, UL and per the project specifications. Contractor shall provide the required Fire Alarm and 120v power connections to all new and existing smoke and fire dampers and devices as required for a complete and functional system.

3.10 PAINTING:

A. Finish field painting is included in this division.* (See SECTION, PAINTING.) All factory painted equipment shall be protected during construction.

3.11 IDENTIFICATION:

A. Identification nameplates shall be laminated plastic, secured to equipment with two screws.

B. Each individually mounted circuit breaker, panelboard, disconnect switch, motor starter, relay cabinet, lighting contactor, Fire Alarm Panel, Fire Alarm Junction Box or NAC Power Supply, relay panel, and/or any other control or protective device including equipment disconnect switches shall be equipped with a color- coded permanent plastic nameplate with 1/2" minimum letters.

C. All Panelboards shall have updated typewritten directories to reflect the actual final condition. All circuits to be identified by devices served and room numbers (i.e., lighting Room 216).

Handwritten directories will not be allowed or accepted.

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D. Each junction box, cabinet or wireway larger than 6" x 6" shall be equipped with a permanent color- coded plastic nameplate with 1/2" minimum letters indicating the system enclosed.

E. All Systems junction boxes and conduit shall be color coded inside and outside of the box prior to the installation of conductors per the following:

1. Grounding System: Green

2. Fire Alarm System Red

3. Data/Communications Blue

4. Fire Alarm Systems Red

F. Entire box inside and out, including cover, shall be painted prior to installing conductors.

3.12 STORAGE OF MATERIALS:

A. Store all materials to prevent damage from rust, corrosion, physical injury, etc.

B. Keep site clean of accumulation of cartons, trash, debris, etc.

3.13 "AS-BUILT" DRAWINGS:

A. In accordance with DIVISION 1 and the Conditions of the Contract, the Contractor shall provide and keep up to date a complete record set of construction electronic "As-Builts" Autocad or Revit blueline drawings which shall be corrected daily and shall show every change from the original contract drawings, including addenda and change orders in accordance with General Requirements and Special Conditions. This set of drawings shall be kept on the job site and shall be used only as a record set. This shall not be construed as authorization for the Contractors to make changes in the layout without definite instruction in each case. Contractor shall transfer all “red line” information to the final As-built Autocad or Revit model as part of this work.

3.14 OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTION:

A. At the completion of the job, the Contractor shall turn over to the Architect/Engineer one set of marked "As-Built" drawings, plus three sets of all equipment catalog and maintenance data and three sets of shop drawings on all equipment. See paragraph "SHOP DRAWINGS" in this section.

Contractor shall explain and demonstrate all systems to Owner's Representative.

3.15 ACCESS PANELS:

A. Access panels for DIVISION 26 equipment, devices, junction boxes, etc., shall be provided and installed by this Contractor where building finishes and existing conditions do not allow access.

The access panels shall be specifically designed for use in maximum security type jails and be installed by a qualified representative of the access panel corporation. This Contractor shall furnish and have installed appropriate access panels and, patch and paint all surfaces. This Contractor shall coordinate panel locations with the installing Contractor.

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J. General: Employ skilled workers to perform cutting and patching. Proceed with cutting and patching at the earliest feasible time, and complete without delay.