3-Part III - Revised 9.5.25.pdf

PART III - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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01010 Mobilization and Closeout 1 – 4

01001 Summary of Project 1 - 2

01040 Dust Control 1

01060 Submittals 1 – 5

01090 Color Audio-Video Electrography 1 – 3

01650 Delivery, Storage and Handling 1 – 2

04010 General Requirements for Electrical Equipment 1 – 2

04011 Electrical Subpanel 1 - 3

04020 Wire 1 – 2

04030 Conduit 1 – 2

04040 Boxes 1

04050 Grounding and Bonding 1

04060 Miscellaneous Electrical Work 1 - 2

04070 Supporting Devices 1

15700 Ductless Mini-Split Mechanical HVAC System 1 - 4

15705 Plumbing for HVAC Units 1 - 3

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SECTION 01001

SUMMARY OF PROJECT

1. GENERAL

THIS SECTION INCLUDES:

A. Work covered by Contract Documents

B. Project Contracts.

C. Contractor Use of Site and Premises.

D. Work Sequence.

A. WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

The Work comprises installation of a new HVAC system in the existing building as well as electrical upgrades throughout the building. Twelve individual wall units are to be installed into all major rooms with their own wireless controlled thermostats. The existing heat system is to be left in place to allow for back-up or supplemental heating, as needed. Three main outdoor condenser inverters, one for each floor, will be located along the exterior of the facility and all required piping and electrical connections will travel underground, through the foundation wall, and into the basement where it will be dispersed throughout the building. All necessary infrastructure will travel from floor to floor via locations near the current radiator pipes. All power, condensation, return, and supply lines will be concealed along the ceiling, as needed, by crown molding. Where crown molding is required, it will be placed around the entire perimeter of the room involved. Boxed out corners will be used to allow necessary components to run down the walls. Nothing additional is to be installed onto the exterior of the building. Additionally, miscellaneous electrical work and upgrades are to be completed throughout the building and are outlined in technical specification (Part III) section 04060 of these Contract

Documents. The Work is to be completed in two contracts, Mechanical Construction and

Electrical Construction, as is outlined on the Bid Form. If more than one contractor is selected, they are responsible for coordination with one another for successful completion of the project. Contractor(s) are responsible for coordination with the Engineer, SEDA-

COG and The Gatehouse in order to complete the work and to obtain all required permits from the Township Third Party Agency. Work is to be completed in accordance with all manufacturers’ recommendations and these Contract Documents.

B. PROJECTCONTRACTS

1. Work shall be completed under two separate Contracts, Mechanical and

Electrical. If more than one contractor is selected, they are responsible for coordination with one another for successful completion of the project.

2. Work of this Contract is included in these Contract Documents.

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C. CONTRACTOR USE OF SITE AND PREMISES

A. The Contractor has overall Site responsibility.

B. Confine construction equipment, construction operations, and the storage of materials and equipment to within the permanent property of the Owner.

C. Schedule and limit use of the Site to allow Owner to continue to maintain the existing building and facilities in operation.

D. Restrict storage of materials and equipment and location of storage trailers, sheds or field offices to areas designated by Owner. If additional storage area is required, obtain and pay for such offsite storage.

E. Maintain access at all times to the property and municipal structures. Do not block access of Owner by vehicle parking or storage of materials and equipment. If additional area for vehicle parking is required, obtain and make Agreement(s) for offsite parking.

D. WORK SEQUENCE

A. Sequence of Work must be submitted to, and approved by, the Engineer before the

Work is started.

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SECTION 01010

MOBILIZATION AND CLOSE-OUT

This Work shall consist of assembling all materials, workmen, storage yards and any other materials or facilities as required under this Contract or in reference to any Local, State or Federal regulations pertaining to this Project.

This item shall include the cost of required Insurance, Payment and Performance Bonds, Warranty

Bonds and/or any related initial and final expenses associated with this Project.

This item includes the cost of PA One Call compliance, Temporary Facilities and Controls, necessary Contractors Licenses and Municipal, State and Federal Permits, any Third-Party Agency

Inspection Fees, Traffic Plan for pedestrians (submitted and approved prior to construction), Audio/Video Record, Schedules, Cleaning and Final Restoration, Project Sign, Record Drawings, Dust Control, CPM Schedule, Cash Flow Projection Schedule, Plan of Operation and all other incidental items necessary to fully complete the Project, as would be normally expected for a

Project of this nature in the location of Work, not covered by unit or lump sum price.

2. MATERIALS

A. Materials under this part of this Specification are limited to those required for

Mobilization for each Contractor but not intended for incorporation in the completed Contracts.

3. EXECUTION

A. All equipment required to diligently start the respective Contractors construction

Work shall be on the site in satisfactory operating condition. The physical construction facilities, personnel and equipment shall be set up and operating at the required efficiency to diligently pursue the Work. No mobilization / demobilization costs will be paid to relocate material or equipment.

4. CLEANING-UP

A. In addition to the requirements of the General Conditions and to the requirements for special cleaning in the various other sections of the Specifications, the

Contractor, except as noted, shall perform final cleaning as follows:

1. Dust, and if necessary wash, structures.

B. Final cleaning shall be performed after the Work is completed and immediately before turning the Work over to the Owner.

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MOBILIZATION AND CLOSE OUT

C. Cleaning materials shall be free from harmful abrasive and shall be acceptable to the Manufacturers of the materials on which they are used.

D. Each Contractor shall remove all his field offices, storage facilities and any other materials or items that were used by him during construction and not incorporated into the Project. Leave these temporary service areas in a clean condition and repair or replace any damaged areas ready to be turned over to the Owner.

5. FINAL RESTORATION

A. In addition to the requirements specified in the various Sections of these

Specifications each Contractor shall make final restoration of all areas disturbed by his temporary construction facilities such as, but not limited to, office and storage trailers.

B. In general, the Contractor shall repair all walks, roadways and any other areas damaged during construction, inside or outside the construction limits, to the satisfaction of the Engineer.

6. RECORD DRAWINGS

A. Contractor shall prepare one set of white prints for the purpose of recording as-built conditions. The as-built record drawings shall be furnished, reviewed and approved prior to the release of the final payment.

B. These prints shall be marked "Record Drawings" and maintained at the Project Site.

Each Contractor shall record on the prints all deviations from the Contract

Drawings, at the time that such deviations are made.

1. All changes made in construction of the Project, as well as a complete record of the exact manner in which Work is installed, shall be recorded on the prints. Dimensions shall be included where necessary to accurately locate items which shall be concealed in the finished Work and which may later be necessary to locate for service.

2. Record plans shall show all vertical and horizontal location of all under-ground facilities. Drawings shall indicate a profile showing the depths where rock was encountered and all other changes made to the Contract

Drawings. The Resident Project Representative shall provide the

Contractor with a sample Record Drawing at the time of construction.

C. A complete file of accepted field sketches, diagrams, and other changes as may become necessary during the progress of the Work shall also be maintained and attached to the set of marked-up prints.

D. For each progress payment submission, the respective Contractor shall provide evidence to the satisfaction of the Engineer that all changes to date have been incorporated into the Contractor's “Record Drawings."

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E. At completion of the Work, the respective Contractor shall provide, for the information of the Engineer, each sheet of marked prints and all accepted field sketches and diagrams.

F. When this data has been checked and returned by the Engineer, the respective

Contractor shall record all field changes and conditions on the "Record Drawings."

Each sheet of these "Record Drawings" shall be signed by an officer of the company certifying that each sheet reflects the as-built conditions.

G. Before Final Application for Payment is processed, deliver "Record Drawings" in a clean and neat condition to the Engineer.

7. MAINTENANCE AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

A. Prior to Final Application for Payment is processed, each Contractor or

Subcontractor shall provide final (up-dated) maintenance information for all material and equipment provided under the Contract. These instructions shall set forth all of the information necessary for the Owner to perform such maintenance and servicing as would ordinarily be done by the Owner.

B. Information shall be given in simple, non-technical language with sufficient diagrams and explanation to be readily understandable by the average layman.

Possible hazards shall be particularly pointed out with instructions cautioning against mistakes that might result in damage to materials or facility or in danger to personnel.

C. This information shall be assembled and bound in a hard cover brochure(s) or book(s). Brochure shall contain:

1. Maintenance instructions.

2. Manufacturer's literature marked to key with item numbers or code on Contract

Drawings, giving Manufacturer's material or equipment designation and list for replacement parts.

3. Name, address, and telephone number of installing Contractor or

Subcontractor.

D. Submit manuals and operating instructions for all materials and facilities to the

Engineer in triplicate.

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8. INITIAL PAYMENT

A. Fifty percent (50%) of the price bid for Mobilization and Close-Out shall be payable to the respective Contractor whenever five percent (5%) of the Work of the Contract is completed. For the purposes of this item five percent (5%) of the Work shall be considered completed when the total of payments earned, exclusive of the amount bid for this item, as shown on the monthly certificates of the approximate quantities of Work done, prepared in conformance with the General Conditions shall exceed five percent (5%) of the total price bid for this Contract.

9. FINAL PAYMENT

A. The final fifty percent (50%) of the price Bid for Mobilization and Close-Out shall be payable to the respective Contractor when the following Work has been performed:

1. Completed all of the Work.

2. Clean-up and all final restoration of all disturbed areas related to the Contract.

3. Delivered all required documents enumerated in the Specifications including,

a. Required warranties and guarantees

b. Special bonds

c. Certificates from Manufacturers and Suppliers

d. Certificates from regulatory agencies and/or authorities, final certificate of occupancy

e. Record Drawings

f. Maintenance and equipment instructions

4. Delivered, properly executed, the following:

a. Contractor's Affidavit

b. Statement of Surety Company (with Power of Attorney and

Statement of Surety's Financial Conditions)

c. Two Year Maintenance Bond (s) (with Power of Attorney and

Statement of Surety's Financial Conditions)

d. Contractor's Release

10. INSPECTOR'S FIELD OFFICE AND INSPECTION FACILITIES

A. No inspector's field office shall be required for this Project.

B. The Work shall, at all times, be made available for inspection by the Engineer, Resident Project Representative, Owner and all agencies having jurisdiction over the Work.

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SECTION 01040

DUST CONTROL

Maintain Dust Control necessary for the duration of the Project. Submit methods of Dust Control and plan of operation at the preconstruction conference for review and approval by the Engineer.

Methods of Dust Control shall include vacuum and taped sealed areas. No oil is allowed for dust control nor is broom sweeping allowed.

Do not start Work until the Dust Control Plan, Schedule and operation methods have been reviewed and accepted.

Adequate vacuum and isolation of areas with tarps and taping shall be used during all dust generation operations to prevent airborne dust.

The Engineer shall have the authority to order Dust Control Work to be completed by others if the

Contractor fails to correct inadequate Dust Control within 24 hours of notice and deductions from the Contractors payment shall be made to pay for dust control.

All Dust Control expense shall be included in the Mobilization/Demobilization lump sum bid price shown on the Bid Form, complete in place in accordance with the Contract Documents and good construction practice, including all materials, operation, workmanship and appurtenances for a complete job and shall NOT be paid separately under this Contract.

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SECTION 01060

SUBMITTALS

The Contractor shall be responsible for preparing a CPM Schedule, Cash Flow Projection

Schedule, Plan of Operation and other submittals outlined in the Contract Documents for the entire

Project and shall include all Subcontract Schedules for the Work.

The Contractor shall process the Shop Drawings required by his Contract to the Engineer and he shall be responsible for their timely submission in accordance with the Shop Drawing Schedule which is included in the overall progress or Work Schedule as described in item 3 of this Section.

Any proposed deviations/substitutions from that specified shall be clearly noted on the cover letter transmitting the Shop Drawing. Failure to note deviations/substitutions shall be cause for rejection of equipment, materials, etc., after installation.

All submissions shall be marked with the Specification section containing the item submitted for review.

Revised Shop Drawings submitted for review shall be marked "Resubmission".

"Or Equal" items for all equipment and materials shall be considered for approval.

2. SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

All submittals shall be delivered to the Engineer for approval within 10 days of Notice to Proceed.

The Engineer shall screen the submittals to insure they have been properly certified and identified by the Contractor. If they are submitted properly, the items shall be processed for review, acceptance and/or resubmission.

The processed submittals shall be returned to the Contractor within 20 days of receipt by the

Engineer.

3. SCHEDULE

The Contractor shall prepare a CPM Schedule for the entire Project, showing the order in which the Contractor proposes to carry on his Work and salient features, including submission of Shop

Drawings and samples and procurement of materials, to meet date of completion.

Each activity in the progress or Work Schedule shall be identified and a time for the performance of such activity indicated. Each activity shall be preceded by all Work that must be accomplished prior to that activity. All abbreviation, codes and/or symbols used shall be described in the

Schedule.

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4. SUBMISSION

Submit four (4) copies of the CPM Schedule to the Engineer for review within fifteen (15) days after award of Contract. Weather related days shall be included in the CPM Schedule. Update and resubmit CPM Schedule monthly thereafter until completion of the Work. Updated CPM

Schedule shall have completed activities removed or indicated as such. Whenever modifications are made to the Contract which add or delete activities and/or revise time of completion, CPM

Schedule shall be revised and resubmitted to the Engineer within ten (10) days after such modification is authorized.

In the event that the Work is behind the CPM Schedule, the CPM Schedule shall be revised, through the use of overtime Work or by other means, to insure that the Work is completed within the Contract time. Under these circumstances, overtime Work shall be performed at no additional cost to the Owner.

5. SHOP DRAWINGS AND MANUALS

Shop Drawings are defined as drawings, diagrams, illustrations, Schedules, performance chart, brochures and other data prepared by the Contractor which illustrate how specific portions of the

Work shall be fabricated and/or installed.

Shop Drawings are not part of the Contract Documents, but are a supplementary means of communications to assist in the understanding of what the Contractor proposes to provide and to establish that whatever he intends to install either does or does not conform to the drawing and

Specifications.

In the instance of a request for a substituted item, the Contractor shall verify that it shall fit into the space allocated to the originally required item giving due regard to all other trade requirements.

Where modifications to the Contract Documents are proposed, the Contractor must clearly indicate such deviation in writing in his transmittal letter. If the modification and/or substitutions are agreed to by the Engineer, the Contract Documents shall be appropriately modified. However, when additional Work is required, the Contractor is advised that he must pay the Engineer for redesign to accommodate that revised substitution as well as pay other Contractor’s for extra Work required by them for the change. No increase in the Owner's construction cost shall be allowed.

6. CATALOG SHEETS

For standard manufactured items considered by the Engineer as not requiring special Shop

Drawings, the Contractor shall submit six (6) copies of Manufacturer's catalog sheets showing illustrated cuts of the items to be furnished, all details, sizes, dimensions, performance characteristics capacities, control diagrams and all other pertinent information.

The Engineer shall retain four (4) copies and return two (2) copies to the Contractor submitting the catalog sheets.

7. SHOP DRAWINGS

The Contractor shall submit for review two (2) white prints of shop and working drawings of materials fabricated and/or supplied especially for his Contract, and of equipment and materials for which such drawings are specifically requested.

Prior to submitting drawings to the Engineer, the Contractor shall check thoroughly all such drawing to satisfy himself that the subject matter conforms to the plans and Specifications in all respects. Drawings which are correct shall be marked with the date, checker's name and certification of the Contractor's approval, and then shall be submitted to the Resident Project

Representative. Any Shop Drawings submitted without the respective Contractor's certification shall be returned without review.

When so specified or if considered by the Engineer to be acceptable, Manufacturer's

Specifications, catalog data, descriptive matter, illustrations, etc., may be submitted for review in place of shop and working drawings. In such case the requirements shall be specified for shop and working drawings, insofar as applicable.

The Contractor shall be responsible for the prompt submission of all shop and working drawings in accordance with the Shop Drawing Schedule so that there shall be no delay to the Work due to the absence of such drawings.

No material shall be purchased or fabricated especially for this Contract until the required shop and working drawings have been submitted and reviewed as conforming to the Contract requirements.

All materials and Work involved in the construction shall then be as represented by said drawings.

The Engineer's review of shop and working drawings shall follow a general check made to ascertain conformance with the design concept and functional result of the Project and compliance with the information given in the Contract Documents. The Contractor is responsible for details and accuracy, for conforming and correlating all quantities and dimensions at the job site; for information that pertains solely to the fabrication processes or to techniques of construction; and for coordination of the Work of all trades.

No Work shall be started or materials and equipment ordered until submittals are approved.

All required shop drawings, details, layout drawings, etc., shall be submitted to the Engineer in two copies for approval sufficiently in advance or requirements to afford ample time for checking, including time for correcting, resubmitting, and re-checking, if necessary. The

Contractor may proceed, only at his own risk, with manufacture or installation of any equipment or work covered by said shop drawings, etc. until they are approved and no claim, by the Contractor, for extension of the contract time will be granted by reason of his failure in this respect.

Any drawings submitted without the Contractor’s stamp of approval will not be considered and will be returned to him for proper resubmission. If any drawings show variations from the requirements of the Contract because of standard shop practice or other reason, the

Contractor shall make specific mention of such variation in his letter of transmittal in order that, if acceptable, suitable action may be taken for proper adjustment of contract price and/or time otherwise the Contractor will not be relieved of the responsibility for executing the work in accordance with the Contract even though the drawings have been approved.

If a shop drawing is in accord with the contract or involves only a minor adjustment in the interest of the Owner not involving a change in contract price or time, the Engineer may approve the drawing. The approval shall be general, shall not relieve the Contractor, from his responsibility for adherence to the contract or for any error in the drawing and shall contain in substance the following:

“The modification shown on the attached drawing is approved in the interest of the Owner to effect an improvement for the Project and is ordered with the understanding that is does not involve any change in the Contract Price or time; that it is subject generally to all

Contract stipulation and covenants; and that it is without prejudice surety bond or bonds.”

8. MANUALS

The Contractor shall be responsible for initially submitting to the Engineer two (2) copies of all requested maintenance manuals with the Shop Drawing submittals.

Six (6) complete sets of instructions, technical bulletins and other printed matter shall be furnished and delivered to the Engineer prior to installation of equipment.

9. FIELD DISTRIBUTION

The Contractor shall be responsible for the required number of processed drawings or catalog cuts for field distribution to all necessary Contractors.

The Contractor shall have the overall responsibility for coordinating the necessary information to properly coordinate the Work.

10. SUBMISSION OF SAMPLES

Unless otherwise specified, the Contractor shall provide samples in duplicate and identify each sample by an appropriate tag or label listing the name of the Project, the Owner, the Engineer and the Contractor and/or Subcontractor as well as the exact identification of the sample. Tag or label shall be large enough to provide a blank space for review stamps.

Samples of items submitted for destructive tests or for use in testing mixtures with other materials shall not be returned. Review of these items shall be given by letter.

When reviewed, one sample of each item, not submitted for destruction, shall be returned to the respective Contractor and shall be kept and maintained in good condition in the submitting

Contractor's office at the Project site for later use in comparison with material actually delivered for the Work. When samples of large fabricated items or of costly items are required, reviewed samples may be installed in the Work if the exact location of such samples is recorded on the

Engineer's Record Drawings.

11. CERTIFICATIONS AND TESTS

Two (2) copies of certifications and reports of tests when required under the various sections of the Specifications shall be submitted to the Engineer.

12. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

Shop Drawings, submittals, samples, certifications and tests, CPM Schedule, Cash Flow Projection

Schedule and Plan of Operation and all other items outlined in these Contract Documents not specifically identified by lump sum price shall be included in the Mobilization/Demobilization lump sum bid price shown on the Bid Form, complete in place, in accordance with the Contract

Documents and good construction practice, including all materials, operation, workmanship and appurtenances for a complete job and shall NOT be paid separately under this Contract.

SECTION 01090

COLOR AUDIO-VIDEO ELECTROGRAPHY

A. Scope:

1. Description of Work

Provide all labor, materials and equipment to furnish color audio-video electrography and still pictures for the entire Project prior to the start of any construction Work.

Provide the Owner with two (2) copies of acceptable audio-video tapes of the entire area of proposed work.

Work shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following:

a. At no time shall the Contractor be allowed to use any electrical circuits within a building structure in order to protect the electrical circuits from overloading.

b. All videotaping shall be done during regular business hours, unless otherwise specified by the Engineer.

c. The Contractor must enter and leave the Owner’s property in a professional and orderly workmanship-like manner.

2. Field Checks

The Contractor and the Engineer shall review the days taping and, if tapes are judged unsatisfactory, the subject Project area shall be re-taped.

3. Qualifications

a. Owner's Requirements:

The Owner may make such investigation as deemed necessary to determine the ability of the Contractor to perform the Work, and the Contractor shall furnish to the Owner all such information and data for this purpose as the

Owner may request, or modify such justification as submitted by the

Contractor of his ability to perform this Work as specified.

The Contractor shall notify the Engineer seven (7) calendar days prior to beginning of taping.

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4. Submittals

The Contractor shall submit to the Engineer, prior to starting Work at his own expense, a sample 3/4 inch color video tape meeting the exact contract requirements. Videos may be taken with cell phones and E-mailed to the

Engineer or put on a thumb drive and delivered to the Engineer.

2. PRODUCTS

A. Equipment:

All equipment, accessories and materials to perform this service shall be furnished by the Contractor.

At the bottom of the video, periodic transparent alpha numeric information shall appear. This information shall consist of the name of the Project, name of the area covered, direction of travel, viewing side, etc.

B. Digital:

To preclude the possibility of tampering or editing in any manner, all video recordings must, by electronic means, display continuously and simultaneously generated transparent digital information to include the date and time of recording as well as the corresponding Engineering stationing numbers. The date information shall contain the month, day, and year, i.e., 06/15/2019, and shall be placed directly below the time information. The time information shall consist of hours, minutes and seconds separated by colons, i.e., 10:35:10. This transparent information shall appear on the extreme lower left-hand third of the screen.

3. REQUIREMENTS

A. Multi-Camera Requirements:

The audio-video tape shall consist of one (1) video and two (2) audio tracks, all of which must be recorded simultaneously. All tracks shall consist of original live recordings and thus shall not be copies of other audio or video recordings. Audio track 1 shall contain the narrative commentary of the electrographer recorded simultaneously with his fixed elevation video record of the zone of influence of construction. Audio track 2 shall contain the narrative commentary and evaluations of the ground level remote technician whose function shall be to provide a complete circumspection of any features not adequately visible to the electrographer and to describe in detail the extent of any unusual features encountered.

In order to maintain viewer orientation, transition from fixed camera overview to remote camera picture shall be by means of an electronic dissolve.

B. Lighting Requirements:

The color audio-video tape recording of surface features of the Project area located within the area of coverage of construction specified by the Engineer shall have the following minimum lighting:

1. In order to produce the proper detail and perspective, a minimum of 25,000 watts or 3400 Kelvin temperature lighting shall be required to fill the shadow area caused by all objects.

AREA TYPICALLY CHARACTERIZED BY AVE RATE MAX

High Density Entire project area 30 ft/min.

The Owner shall have the authority to designate what areas may be omitted or added for audio-video coverage.

The color audio-video tape recording of exterior and interior surfaces of the existing building and structures in the area of the Project as requested by the Engineer shall have the following tape coverage:

A. Taped coverage shall include all surface features located within the area of coverage of construction supported by appropriate audio description. Audio description shall be made simultaneously with video coverage. Building exterior and interior coverage shall also include, but not be limited to, all masonry features of the building such as walls, foundations or chimneys.

B. An electronic insert showing the exterior view of the Project being recorded shall be displayed in the upper right-hand corner of the television picture. This view shall be no larger than 20% of the picture area and must begin showing the address before the 360 degree pan. The electrographer shall pan and zoom in and out as to control sufficiently the clarity of objects being viewed and shall not exceed a rate of more than 2 inches per second on telephoto zoom.

C. All videotaping shall be done during regular business hours unless otherwise specified by the Owner.

4. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

Color Audio-Video Electrography shall be included in the Mobilization/Demobilization lump sum bid price on the Bid Form, complete in place, in accordance with the Contract Documents and good construction practices for a complete job, including all materials, operation, workmanship and appurtenances for a complete job and shall NOT be paid separately under this Contract.

SECTION 01650

DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

A. Summary

1. Protect products scheduled for use in the Work by means including, but not necessarily limited to, those described in this Section.

2. Related Work:

a. Documents affecting Work of this Section include, but are not necessarily limited to, General Conditions, Supplementary

Conditions, and sections in these Specifications.

b. Additional procedures also may be prescribed in other sections of these Specifications.

2. QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Include within the Contractor’s quality assurance program such procedures as are required to assure full protection of Work and materials.

3. MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDATIONS

A. Except as otherwise approved by the Engineer, determine and comply with the

Manufacturers recommendations on product handling, storage, and protection.

4. PACKAGING

A. Deliver products to the job Site in their Manufacturer’s original container, with labels intact and legible.

1. Maintain packaged materials with seals unbroken and labels intact until time of use.

2. Promptly remove damaged material and unsuitable items from the job Site, and promptly replace with material meeting the specified requirements, at no additional cost to the Owner.

B. The Engineer may reject as non-complying such material and products that do not bear identification satisfactory to the Engineer as to Manufacturer, grade, quality, and other pertinent information.

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5. PROTECTION

A. Protect finished surfaces from damage.

B. Maintain finished surfaces clean, unmarred, and suitably protected until accepted by the Owner.

6. REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENTS

A. In event of damage, promptly make replacements and repairs to the approval of the

Engineer at no additional cost to the Owner.

B. Additional time required to secure replacements and to make repairs shall not be considered by the Engineer to justify an extension in the Contract Time for completion.

7. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

This item shall be included in the Mobilization/Demobilization lump sum bid price shown on the Bid Form, complete in place, in accordance with the Contract Documents and good construction practice, including all materials, operation, workmanship and all appurtenances for a complete job and shall NOT be paid separately under this Contract.

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SECTION 04010

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

Contractor shall furnish and install all wiring and equipment per the manufacturer’s installation recommendations as specified in these Contract Documents. All materials, equipment and labor required to furnish, install, test, startup and provide operating instructions for the equipment and materials specified in this section and required for a complete working installation shall be provided.

Equipment supplied by other Manufacturers approved as an "equal" may be utilized.

1.1 Quality Assurance

Use adequate numbers of skilled workmen who are thoroughly trained and experienced in the necessary crafts and who are completely familiar with the specified requirements and the methods needed for proper performance of the Work.

1.2 Comply with all 2017 NEC, 2018 IEBC, 2018 UCC and 2018 IBC requirements and these Contract Documents.

1.3 Submittals

A. Comply with pertinent provisions of Section 01060.

B. Product Data: Submit the following Shop Drawings:

1. Electrical schematics and layout drawings. Electrical drawings shall be JIC standard and shall show all connections required to internal/external equipment, plumbing and electrical service on sub panel. A bill of material and a detailed description of operation shall also be provided.

2. Manufacturer's recommended installation procedures which, following review by Engineer, shall become the basis for inspecting and accepting or rejecting actual installation procedures used on the Work.

1.4 Delivery, Storage and Handling

Deliver, store, protect and handle products to Site as recommended by Manufacturer. Maintain packaged materials clean, dry and protected against dampness, freezing and foreign matter.

Properly ventilate equipment wrapped for shipping to eliminate condensation.

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1.5 Operation and Maintenance Data

Comply with Manufacturer's requirements.

1.6 Spare Parts

Comply with individual subsections of Section 04010.

Equipment and materials shall comply with all sections of these Specifications.

Equipment and materials shall be new.

Verify that all existing wiring is suitable for continued use. Visually inspect all wiring for physical damage and proper connection. Verify continuity of each circuit conductor. In the event of discrepancy, immediately notify Engineer. Do not proceed with installation in areas of discrepancy until all such discrepancies have been fully resolved.

3.1 Scope of Work

A. Provide new rigid conduit to the proposed installation from the service panel/subpanel and to all mini-splits and inverters or as otherwise directed by the

Engineer.

3.2 Certification

Provide electrical inspection certification from a Mahoning Township Third-Party agency.

3.3 Cleaning

All equipment shall be left in a clean, grease-free condition.

3.4 Panel Box

The electrician is to inspect the existing panel box and verify which breakers are in use and to disconnect breakers not being used prior to adding the new breakers i.e. update the panel box.

There are many breakers which are not being used or previous re-wiring eliminated circuits and breakers were never disconnected and removed. Label all new and remaining breakers.

Payment for this item shall be included in each item of Work required, as shown on the Bid

Form, complete in place, in accordance with the Contract Documents and good construction practice, including all materials, operation, workmanship and appurtenances for a complete job and shall NOT be paid separately under this Contract.

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SECTION 04011

ELECTRICAL SUBPANEL

1.1 Section includes

A. Installation of electrical subpanel(s), 100amp service, as required, to service the new HVAC units. Subpanels are to be manufactured by Siemens, or approved equal, and supplied with Square D breakers per HVAC manufacturer requirements with a minimum for 12 circuits with 20amp breakers.

1.2 Related Work

A. Section 04070- Supporting Devices.

B. Section 04010 - General Requirements for Electrical Equipment

1.3 References

A. NEC – 2017

B. NECA (National Electrical Contractors Association) ~Standard of Installation.

C. NEMA AS 1 - Molded Case Circuit Breakers.

D. NEMA ICS 2 - Industrial Control Devices, Controllers, and Assemblies.

E. NEMA PB 1 - Panelboards.

F. NEMA PB 1.1 - Instructions for Safe Installation, Operation and Maintenance of

Panelboards Rated 600 Volts or Less.

1.4 Submittals

A. Submit under provisions of Section 01060.

B. Shop Drawings: Indicate outline and support point dimensions, voltage, main bus ampacity, integrated short circuit ampere rating, circuit breaker and fusible switch arrangement and sizes.

C. Manufacturer’s Installation Instructions: Indicate application conditions and limitations of use stipulated by Product testing agency. Include instructions for storage, handling, protection, examination, preparation, installation, and starting of Product.

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1.5 Project Record Documents

A. Submit under provisions of Section 01650.

B. Record actual locations of Products; indicate actual circuit arrangement.

1.6 Operation and Maintenance Data

A. Submit under provisions of Section 01650.

B. Maintenance Data: Include spare parts data listing; source and current prices of replacement parts and supplies; and recommended maintenance procedures and intervals.

1.7 Quality Assurance

A. Perform Work in accordance with NECA Standard of Installation.

1.8 Qualifications

A. Manufacturer: Company specializing in manufacturing the Products specified in this section with minimum 5 years documented experience.

1.9 Regulatory Requirements

A. Conform to requirements of NFPA 70.

B. Furnish products listed and classified by UL as suitable for purpose specified and indicated.

1.10 Field Measurements

A. Verify that field measurements are as instructed by manufacturer.

1.11 Maintenance Materials

A. Provide maintenance materials under provisions of Section 01650.

B. Provide two of each subpanel key(s).

2.01 Manufacturers

A. Square ‘D’.

B. Westinghouse.

C. General Electric.

3.01 Installation

A. Install subpanels in accordance with NEMA PA 1.1.

B. Install subpanel(s) plumb. Install recessed subpanels flush with wall finishes.

Provided supports in accordance with Section 04070.

C. Provide filler plates for unused spaces in subpanel(s).

D. Provide typed circuit directory for each subpanel(s). Revise directory to reflect circuiting changes required to balance phase loads.

E. Provide engraved plastic nameplates with panel information.

3.02 Field Quality Control

A. Field testing will be performed under provisions of Section 01650.

B. Measure steady state load currents at each subpanel feeder; rearrange circuits in the subpanel to balance the phase loads to within 20 percent of each other. Maintain proper phasing for multi-wire branch circuits.

C. Visual and Mechanical Inspection: Inspect for physical damage, proper Alignment, anchorage, and grounding. Check proper installation and tightness of connections for circuit breakers, fusible switches, and fuses.

Payment for this item of electrical work shall be included in each item of Work required, as shown on the Bid Form, complete in place, in accordance with the Contract Documents and good construction practice, including all materials, operation, workmanship and appurtenances for a complete job and shall NOT be paid separately under this Contract.

SECTION 04020

WIRE

This section includes wire, wiring connectors and connections. All wiring shall conform to requirements of ANSI/NFPA 70 and NEC 2017. Furnish products listed and classified by

Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. as suitable for purposes specified and shown. Contractor shall verify all field measurements. Conductor sizes are based on copper. Aluminum conductor shall not be permitted. Route wire and cable as required meeting Project conditions. Where wire and cable routing is not shown, and destination only is indicated, determine exact routing and lengths required.

A. Building wire and cable shall be single conductor insulated wire. Conductor shall be copper. Insulation shall have a voltage rating of 600 volts. Insulation shall conform to ANSI/NFPA 70, Type THW, THHN, THWN and XHHW.

B. Wiring Connectors:

Split bolt connectors shall be manufactured by Thomas & Betts, Penn Union, Burndy or an approved equal.

C. Solderless pressure connectors shall be manufactured by Anderson, Thomas &

Betts, Burndy or an approved equal.

D. Spring Wire connectors shall be manufactured by Ideal, Three M or an approved equal.

A. Install products in accordance with Manufacturer's instructions.

B. Use stranded conductors for all circuits.

C. Use conductor not smaller than 12 AWG for power circuits.

D. Pull all conductors into raceway at the same time.

E. Use suitable wire pulling lubricant for building wire 4 AWG and larger.

F. Protect exposed cable from damage.

G. Neatly train and lace wiring inside boxes, equipment and panel boards.

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H. Clean conductor surfaces before installing lugs and connectors.

I. Make splices, taps and terminations to carry full capacity of conductors with no perceptible temperature rise.

J. Use split bolt connectors for copper conductor splices and taps, 6 AWG and larger.

Tape uninsulated conductors and connector with electric tape to 150 percent of insulation rating of conductor.

K. All wiring to be placed in conduit.

L. All wiring run outside of walls must be installed in Schedule 80 PVC electrical conduit with connections specifically manufactured for the conduit application.

4. QUALITY CONTROL

Upon completion of Work, Contractor shall inspect wire for physical damage and proper connection. Measure tightness of bolted connections and compare tongue measurements with

Manufacturer's recommended values. Verify continuity of each circuit conductor.

5. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

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SECTION 04030

CONDUIT

This section includes PVC electrical conduit, fitting and conduit bodies. All conduit shall conform to requirements of ANSI/NFPA 70 and NEC 2017. Furnish products listed and classified by

Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., as suitable for purpose specified and shown. Protect conduit from corrosion and entrance of debris by storing above grade. Provide appropriate covering. Verify routing and termination locations of conduit prior to rough-in.

Minimum size of conduit shall be 3/4 inch unless otherwise specified.

Acceptable Manufacturer's include Allied, Triangle, Wheatland or approved equal. Rigid steel conduit shall conform to ANSI C80.1. Fittings and conduit bodies shall conform to ANSI/NEMA

FB 1 and NEC 2017; material shall match conduit.

A. Install conduit in accordance with NECA and NEC 2017 "Standard of Installation".

B. Install conduit in accordance with Manufacturer's instructions.

C. Arrange supports to prevent misalignment during wiring installation.

D. Support conduit using coated steel or malleable iron straps, lay-in adjustable hangers, clevis hangers and split hangers.

E. Do not support conduit with wire or perforated pipe straps. Remove wire used for temporary supports.

F. Arrange conduit to maintain headroom and present neat appearance.

G. Cut conduit square using saw or pipecutter; de-burr cut ends.

H. Bring conduit to shoulder of fittings; fasten securely.

I. Use conduit hubs or sealing locknuts to fasten conduit to sheet metal boxes in damp and wet locations and to cast boxes.

J. Install no more than equivalent of three 90-degree bends between boxes. Use conduit bodies to make sharp changes in direction.

K. Avoid moisture traps, provide junction box with drain fitting at low points in conduit systems.

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L. Use suitable caps to protect installed conduit against entrance of moisture.

M. Ground and bond conduit under provisions of Section 04050.

Payment for this item shall be included in each item of Work required, as shown on the Bid Form, complete in place, in accordance with the Contract Documents and good construction practice, including all materials, operation, workmanship and appurtenances for a complete job and shall

NOT be paid separately under this Contract.

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SECTION 04040

BOXES

This section includes pull and junction boxes. All products must conform to requirements of

ANSI/NFPA 70 and NEC 2017. Furnish products listed and classified by Underwriters

Laboratories, Inc., as suitable for purpose specified and shown. Contractor shall verify all field measurements and locations of boxes prior to rough-in.

All pull and junction boxes shall be square PVC 1 gang junction boxes, PVC electrical application.

Provide gasketed cover by box Manufacturer. Provide threaded hubs. All boxes shall be furnished with ground flange, neoprene gasket and stainless-steel cover screws.

A. Install electrical boxes as required for splices, taps, wire pulling, equipment connections and compliance with regulatory requirements.

B. Install electrical boxes to maintain headroom and to present neat mechanical appearance.

C. Support boxes independently of conduit.

D. Use waterproof pull and junction boxes, PVC electrical application, in exterior locations exposed to the weather and wet locations. Coordinate mounting height locations of boxes for adjacent units.

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BOXES

SECTION 04050

GROUNDING AND BONDING

This section includes equipment grounding conductors and bonding. All products shall conform to requirements of ANSI/NFPA 70 and NEC 2017. Furnish products listed and classified by

Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., as suitable for purpose specified and shown.

A. Mechanical connectors shall be high conductivity cast copper as manufactured by

OZ, Thomas & Betts, Burndy, or an approved equal.

B. Wire shall be solid copper. All grounding wire shall be No. 8 AWG standard copper wire. Grounding electrode conductor shall be sized to meet NFPA 70 requirements and NEC 2017.

2. EXECUTION

A. Installation:

1. Install products in accordance with Manufacturer's instructions.

2. Provide bonding to meet regulatory requirements.

3. Equipment grounding conductor: Provide separate, insulated conductor within each feeder and branch circuit raceway. Terminate each end on suitable lug, bus or bushing.

4. Grounding shall be continuous throughout all items of Work and shall be attached to two new copper grounding rods.

3. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

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GROUNDING AND BONDING

SECTION 04060

MISCELLANEOUS ELECTRICAL WORK

This section includes all additional miscellaneous electrical work to be completed at The

Gatehouse including all fixtures, bulbs, electrical hookup, wiring as needed to service panel, removal of existing fixtures, as needed, workmanship and all appurtenances for a complete job, as follows:

1. New updated outdoor lighting at all existing locations that will operate from dusk to dawn with LED - Install new exterior LED light fixtures and bulbs in same locations with same number of lenses at all existing fixture locations, weatherproof, knuckle mount, color/finish to be selected by the Owner). Selectable wattage and CCT – 100W MH equivalent up to 7800 lumens – 40W/50W/60W – 3000K/4000L/5000K, Onforu LED lights, or approved equal.

2. Update all interior light switches (automatic on-off and toggle button on-off) – Replace all existing light and fan switches in the building interior to TOPGREENER in wall PIR motion sensor, occupancy sensor switches, on-off override, white color, new white cover plates, or approved equal.

3. Install GE Refresh HD-100W EQA19 LED light bulbs in all interior lights with sockets and install 2’x4’ drop-in Metalux CGFP LED panel at all locations with 2’x4’ grid panels, or approved equal. Install new fixture lens covers on all socket type fixtures where missing, or approved equal.

4. Install three (3) new Eaton 14AMP 125V duplex outlets in each room on all three (3) floors including gang box, duplex outlet, cover, Romex12-2 with ground, wiring to service panels with surface mounted cable concealer tracks, D-line micro plus cable covers between gang boxes and through wall location to service panel, new service panel on subpanel breakers, 20AMP, as needed for all connections, or approved equal.

5. Install two (2) additional Metalux CGFP LED panels in office, install second

TOPGREENER in wall PIR motion sensor, occupancy sensor, white switch, duplex gang box, duplex white cover, connect to LED panels and service panel with 12-2 with ground and new service panel on subpanel breakers, 20AMP, as needed for all connections, or approved equal.

6. Install new Better Homes and Gardens 5 blade combination fan/light at all existing combination fan/light at locations with 52” bronze transitional ceiling fan with three LED bulbs and light covers, connect to existing wiring, as needed, or approved equal.

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7. Electrical hook-ups to support two (2) sets of stackable washer and dryer units. Connection into the new subpanel(s). To supply power to two (2) sets of stackable washer/dryer units

– Install two (2) Leviton 30AMP 125/250 V black outlets with gang box, connect with 10/3 with…