A04_SOW.pdf

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service – RCNWR 1 of 5 SOW – Electrical Upgrade and Installation

STATEMENT OF WORK

Electrical Upgrade and Installation

PART 1 - PROJECT OVERVIEW

A. NOTICES

1. Project Information

Project Title: Electrical Upgrade and Installation

Location: U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Rachel Carlson National Wildlife Refuge 429 Post Road Wells, ME 04090

Contracting Officer (CO): TBD

Project Engineer / Contracting Brian Waz, 413-253-8605, brian_waz@fws.gov Officer’s Representative (COR):

FWS Facilities Manager: Spencer Goodrich, 978-518-9739, spencer_goodrich@fws.gov

FWS Fire Program Manager: Christopher McCandless, 207-849-6793, christopher_mccandless@fws.gov

2. Project Overview

This project involves upgrading the site’s electrical infrastructure to meet both current operational demands and future expansion needs. The work includes installing either a new, larger pad mounted transformer or retaining the existing transformer and adding a step-up transformer, depending on what Central Maine Power ultimately approves and requires. The upgraded transformer capacity will support two new separate 200-amp services—one dedicated to the existing Fire Cache Building and one reserved for the future pre-engineered metal building (PEMB) and maintain the existing service to the Manor Building (Refer to App. 1). As part of this improvement, underground conduits will be stubbed out to both the existing Fire Cache Building and the future PEMB, ensuring proper routing for immediate and future electrical connections. Additionally, the project provides a complete 200-amp electrical service and full interior electrical installation for the Fire Cache Building, including lighting, outlets, and power for the propane heating system. An existing utility plan will be provided upon award of this contract. All work shall comply with all federal, state, and local codes and regulations, and with industry standards.

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B. PROJECT DETAILS:

1. Description of Work:

Task 1 — Transformer Upgrade / Step-Up Transformer Addition:

The existing 25 kVA transformer (Refer to App. 3 – Photos) is undersized for future electrical requirements at the site. Work under this task includes:

• Upgrade to a larger pad mounted transformer or add a step-up transformer while keeping the existing transformer in place. The transformer system needs to supply power to the existing Manor building,

• Transformer must be sized to provide two new 200-amp services, and maintain the existing service for the Manor Building (Refer to Appendix 1):

– The existing service for the Manor Building

– One for the existing Fire Cache Building

– One for the future PEMB

• Provide all coordination with Central Maine Power (CMP), including service design confirmation, utility requirements, pad configuration, and energization.

• Install all utility-required equipment and grounding.

Task 2 — Underground Conduit Stub-Out to Future PEMB:

Provide and install underground electrical conduits to support a future 200-amp service to the PEMB.

Work includes:

• Trenching approximately ±220 feet from the existing transformer location to the planned PEMB footprint.

• Installation of appropriately sized conduits for future service conductors.

• Furnish pull strings, mark location, cap and seal conduits for future conductor installation.

• Backfill, compaction, and restoration of disturbed surfaces.

Task 3 — Electrical Service & Interior Electrical Work for Existing Fire Cache Building:

Provide a complete new 200-amp electrical service and interior electrical system for the 40' × 60' Fire Cache Building (15' ceiling height). Work includes:

• 3A — New 200-Amp Service Stub-Out and Feed

– Trenching approximately ±350 feet from the existing transformer location to the existing Fire Cache building.

– Install service conductors, service disconnect, grounding electrode system, and any utility-required equipment.

– Coordinate with Central Maine Power for service activation.

– Provide electrical metering equipment as required by Central Maine Power.

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• 3B — 200-Amp Main Electrical Panel

– Utilize existing new 200-amp main panel with main breaker.

– Provide branch breakers for lighting, receptacles, heating system, and general circuits. Provide 3-20 Amp spare breakers in panel.

– Labeling, grounding, and code-compliant installation.

• 3C — General-Purpose Electrical Outlets

– Install outlets per NEC spacing and building code. No greater than 10’ spacing.

– Provide 1 - 220-volt circuit (Refer to Layout Plan in App. 2).

– All wiring shall be placed in EMT and all exterior outlet boxes and fixtures shall be industrial grade, stainless steel that is weatherproof and gasketed.

– Provide all wiring, boxes, terminations, and testing.

– Provide & install receptacle and switches as necessary to allow for use of Refuge portable generator unit. Receptacle shall work with plug on generator or pin and sleeve type, NEMA 4x, pressure wire terminals compatible for copper conductors, reverse service configuration for generator application, with spring loaded automatic closing receptacle cover, and threaded ring on plug for secure plug/receptacle connection.

– Provide GFI/GFCI on all circuits as required by the NEC.

• 3D — Interior Lighting (40' × 60', 15' Ceiling Height)

– Review App. 2 – Electrical Layout Plan and provide any recommendations to lighting layout for warehouse/storage use.

– Install LED fixtures (e.g., high-bay or equivalent) as per plan.

– Provide outside lighting at 2 man doors, and at 3 garage doors (See App. 3).

– Provide lighting controls and switching per code and layout plan in App. 2.

• 3E — Electrical for Existing Propane Heating System

– Install wiring for blower fans, controls, and thermostats

– Provide all safety and control circuits required by equipment and code.

2. Code Compliance, Permitting, and Safety:

• Obtain and comply with all federal, state, and local permits, codes, and regulations.

• All work must comply with (but not limited too):

• Electrical: comply with NEC (NFPA 70) and power company service requirements;

coordinate new construction process per power company Handbook.

• Maine Fuel Board codes

• Manufacturer’s installation instructions

• Local coastal building codes (if any), including wind and corrosion resistance.

• Work Site Safety. The Contractor shall be solely responsible for ensuring that all their on-site activities and equipment conform fully to all standards of the Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 29 CFR 1926 and 1910.

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Additionally, the contractor shall adhere to all applicable Federal, State, and Industry standards, Federal and State building codes, and nationally recognized safety codes.

The Contractor shall submit an accident report to the Contracting Officer for any accident that involves lost time by the injured employee regardless of whether professional medical treatment was required or not.

• Inadvertent Discovery. In the unlikely event an inadvertent discovery of cultural material is discovered during the project all work in the vicinity will cease and the Refuge Manager will be contacted immediately. Refuge staff will take appropriate action to identify and determine significance of the find before work in the area can continue. Work outside the immediate area can continue as planned. Cultural material includes but not limited to;

glass, ceramic, bone, brick, etc.

3. Project Closeout:

• The contractor shall request a final inspection a minimum of 10 days in advance. Prior to the request for a final inspection, the contractor shall verify in writing that all work is complete and all utilities are functional.

• Before submitting a request for final inspection, verify that all work is complete and functioning as intended. For mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, verify the following:

- All systems are complete.

- All electrical and control systems have been inspected, are complete and operational, and sequences have been checked and are functioning properly.

• Cleaning: Before scheduling the final inspection, remove all tools, equipment, surplus materials, and rubbish. Restore or refinish surfaces that are damaged due to work of this contract to original condition. Remove grease, dirt, stains, foreign materials, and labels from finished surfaces. Thoroughly clean building interiors. Pick up and remove all construction debris from the site. At time of final inspection, project shall be thoroughly clean and ready for use.

4. Project Submittals:

Project submittals should be in MSWord, Adobe, and AutoCAD formats. The following information is required, and all documents required in the above text, but not limited to:

• Manufacturer’s Technical Data and Specifications

• Manufacturer’s Installation Instructions

• Warranty information

• All test and reports

Submittals shall be emailed to the following:

Contracting Officer (CO): TBD

FWS Facilities Manager: Spencer Goodrich, 978-518-9739, spencer_goodrich@fws.gov

FWS Fire Program Manager: Christopher McCandless, 207-849-6793, christopher_mccandless@fws.gov

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Project Engineer / Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): Brian Waz, (413)-253-8605, brian_waz@fws.gov

APPENDIX 1:

Site Plan

APPENDIX 2:

Electrical Layout Plan

APPENDIX 3:

Photographs

Photo #1: View of existing transformer and meter.

Photo #2: Tag on existing transformer.

Photo #3: Different view of the transformer and meter.

Photo #4: View of Fire Cache building.

APPENDIX 3