Addendum One.pdf

COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY

DEPARTMENT FOR FACILITIES AND SUPPORT SERVICES

DIVISION OF ENGINEERING AND CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

INVITATION TO BID NO: RFB-45-25

FOR: Water Tower Rehabilitation

Kentucky State Penitentiary Department of Corrections Eddyville, Kentucky

DATE: August 22, 2024

ADDENDUM NO. One (1)

BIDDER SHALL CONFORM TO THE FOLLOWING CHANGES AS SAME SHALL BECOME BINDING

UPON THE CONTRACT TO BE ISSUED IN RESPONSE TO THIS INVITATION TO BID.

Item 1: Refer to addendum to be distributed by Lynn Imaging for all additions, deletions, and/or changes to specifications and/or drawings.

END OF ADDENDUM

Invitation to Bid No. RFB-45-25 For: Water Tower Rehabilitation

Kentucky State Penitentiary Department of Corrections Eddyville, Kentucky

Susan Ward, Statewide Procurement Analyst II Division of Engineering and Contract Administration

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ADDENDUM NO. 1

Kentucky State Penitentiary

Water Tower Rehabilitation

GRW Project No. 5106

August 21, 2024

PLAN HOLDER QUESTIONS

Question #1: Who will the inspector be?

Response: Mid-South Tank Consultants

Question #2: The specs call for Class III lead containment. Should Class IV containment be used?

Response: Class III containment will remain in the specs.

Question #3: Will a bid bond be required? If yes, how much?

Response: Yes, all bids shall be accompanied by a bid guarantee in the form of a bid bond or certified check of not less than 5% of the lump sum base bid price. See

Advertisement For Bids, Paragraph 8 “Bonding”.

Question #4: What is the tank address?

Response: 266 Water St

Eddyville, KY

Question #5: What is the style of the tank?

Response: Elevated Legged Tank

Question #6: What are the start/completion dates?

Response: Start date will be as soon as possible after award of the contract, presumably early to mid-September. Substantial completion shall be 120 days from the date of the executed construction contract, presumably early to late December to early

January. If project cannot be completed before weather prevents painting, project will be completed in the early spring.

Question #7: Is this a prevailing wage job?

Response: No, it is not.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION/ CLARIFICATIONS

Due to the additional site work needed for the project, the contract time to substantial completion will be extended by 30 calendar days, changing the completion from 90 calendar days to 120 calendar days

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SPECIFICATIONS

Section 1000 – Special Conditions

Under Section 4 – Times of Completion, change the time allowed for substantial completion from 90 calendar days to 120 calendar days.

Section 1000 – Special Conditions was duplicated in the Specifications book. The duplicate section can be removed in its entirety.

Section 33121 – Valves

In Section 2.2 – Check Valves, Paragraphs A and B, remove highlights from text.

DRAWINGS

N/A

GRW Engineers, Inc.

Name

Project Manager

Attachments:

Section 1000 – Special Conditions

Section 33121 – Valves

Plan Holders List

Kentucky State Penitentiary Water Tower Rehabilitation

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Contents

Article Title

‘1 Special Conditions Supplement

‘2 The Project

‘3 Project Contacts

‘4 Times for Completion

‘5 Liquidated Damages

‘6 Temporary Facilities and Controls

‘7 Special Inspections and Testing

‘8 Allowances

‘9 Unit Prices

‘10 Schedule of Additive Alternates

‘11 Additional Project Completion or Close-out Requirements

‘12 Special Project Site Security or Access Required

‘13 Special Delegated Design Requirements

‘14 Other Special Conditions of Contract

Articles

‘1 Special Conditions:

These Special Conditions are a provided as a supplement to the General Conditions in the Specifications.

Special Conditions will also supersede General Conditions where changes are necessary to coordinate with specific project requirements.

‘2 The Project:

These specifications and drawings accompanying them describe the work to be performed and materials to be furnished for the:

DOC – Kentucky State Penitentiary – Water Tank Rehabilitation Account Number 527 CAL 6VR 3900

Project Description:

The Kentucky State Penitentiary 300,000 Gallon Elevated Water Storage Tank Repaint shall be blast cleaned in accordance with SSPC SP 10 on the tank interior and exterior. The existing coating does contain lead. An SSPC Guide 6 Class 3 full containment system shall be used. Various repairs shall be made to the tank, then repainted per the required scope of work as specified.

Due to the safety & security requirements of the site, additional site work including security fencing, sidewalks, and relocation of utility poles as well as installation of temporary ground storage and emergency pumps are also required.

‘3 Project Contacts:

(Refer to Drawings for Company Addresses / Phone Numbers)

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In the roles defined by the General Conditions as “Architect” and as used throughout the Contract Documents as the Architect of the work being constructed,, the following firm and its sub-consultants are working under separate contract with the Owner to provide the services under this role:

Architect: Company Name: _N/A_________________________________ Principal-In-Charge: _N/A__________________________________ Project Manager: _N/A______________________________

Engineer/s: Company Name: _GRW Engineers Inc.____________________ Principal-In-Charge: _Michael Jacobs, P.E. _____________________ Project Manager: _Frank England, P.E. _____________________

Engineer/s: Company Name: ___N/A_______________________________ Principal-In-Charge: ___N/A________________________________ Project Manager: ___N/A______________________________

In the roles defined by the General Conditions as “Owner” and as used throughout the Contract Documents as the Owner of the work being constructed, is the Commonwealth of Kentucky, acting through the Finance and Administration Cabinet, Department for Facilities Management and Support Services, Division of Engineering and Contract Administration. The Owner is solely represented by the following:

Owner: Finance and Administration Cabinet Facilities and Support Services Division of Engineering and Contract Administration Project Manager: ___Greg Schenk_________________________ Associate Director: ___N/A ________________________ Executive Director: ___ Scott Baker_____________________

In the role defined by General Conditions, “Agency or Using Agency”, is a state government entity which utilizes the work being constructed. This agency is a client of the Owner and advises the Owner on matters related to the project. This Using Agency does not possess the legal authority of Owner:

Using Agency:

Project Manager: __Jeremy Belt______________ Director: __Alan Watt ___

In the roles defined by the General Conditions as “Commissioning Authority” and as used throughout the Contract Documents as the Commissioning Agent of the work being constructed,, the following firm is working under separate contract with the Owner to provide the services under this role:

Commissioning Authority: Company Name: _ N/A_________________________________ Principal-In-Charge: _ N/A _________________________________ Project Manager: _ N/A ________________________________

In the roles defined by the General Conditions as “Special Inspector” and as used throughout the Contract Documents as the firm performing Special Inspections as required by the Kentucky Building Code for the work being constructed, the following firm is working under separate contract with the Owner to provide the services under this role:

Special Inspector: Company Name: __ N/A ________________________________

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Principal-In-Charge: __ N/A ________________________________ Project Manager: __ N/A ______________________________

‘4 Times of Completion:

Subject to the conditions of Article ’16 – “Delays and Extension of Time” of the General Conditions, the work to be performed under this Contract shall be completed as follows:

Substantial Completion ___120_____Calendar Days from date of Executed Contract for Construction.

Article ’19.2 of the General Conditions set forth specific requirements of the Commonwealth of Kentucky that are necessary to be fulfilled by the Contractor in order to be determined to have accomplished Substantial Completion by this date. Refer to Article ’11 of these Special Conditions for additional requirements of this specific project required to accomplish Substantial Completion. Note that an extra 30 days has been added to the expected construction Substantial Completion date for material procurement and delivery due to current market delays.

Final Completion ___30______ Calendar Days beyond Substantial Completion. Article ’19.3 of the General Conditions set forth specific requirements of the Commonwealth of Kentucky that are necessary to be fulfilled by the Contractor in order to be determined to have accomplished Final Completion by this date. Refer to Article ’11 of these Special Conditions for additional requirements of this specific project required to accomplish Final Completion.

As indicated in Article ‘4 of the General Conditions, “Construction Schedule”, the following limitations of work times are set forth herein that are to be accounted for by the Contractor in scheduling and sequencing of the work:

Work Restrictions and “Black-Out” Dates: Work will be restricted at the site during all State and Federal holidays. The Contractor may request a list prior to bidding. Additional Black-Out dates are shown below:

1. N/A

Project Phasing (Separate start and completion dates): The Contractor shall be responsible for all planning, coordination and execution of the work. The sequence of work shall provide assurances that reliable collections system operation will be maintained, and such sequences shall be approved by the Owner and the Engineer. No cost or schedule adjustments shall be given for changes to the construction sequence not approved by the

Owner and Engineer.

All shop drawings shall be submitted within 15 days of the Contract Award. The Contractor shall have ALL materials on hand before proceeding with construction.

The Contractor’s proposed construction sequence schedule must allow the Owner to maintain full operation of their existing collection system during the construction period of the proposed gravity sewer. The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions to minimize, if not totally eliminate, the disruption in collection system operations. When a disruption in the operations is required, the Contractor shall coordinate in advance (5 days minimum) the interruption with the Owner and the Engineer. The interruptions shall be held to a minimum by wise and prudent coordination of the Contractor’s work efforts.

The contractor shall be responsible for all damages brought about by the disruption of the operation if such disruptions are a direct cause of Contractor negligence and/or a failure of the Contractor to coordinate his work effort to minimize and/or eliminate disruptions in service.

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Limitations on daily work times: Standard work hours shall extend from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM unless requested and approved by the Warden. Contractors are encouraged to coordinate preferred working hours with the Warden.

Work being Performed by the Owner or by Others: Owner to provide a temporary guard shack to be set up by contractor.

Products ordered by the Owner in Advance/ Anticipated Delivery Dates: None, the Owner will NOT be providing any materials for this project.

Construction Contract Time required for Commissioning: N/A

Construction Contract Time required for Testing and Balancing: N/A

Delays Due to Adverse Weather Conditions:

Refer to General Conditions 16.1.2 “Delays and Extension of Time”. If the contractor requests an extension of time due to non-average rain or temperatures for a particular month, the following chart shall be used as the basis for the request. The weather data below is from information obtained from the NOAA and can be seen at www.ncdc.noaa.gov.

Precipitation Normal

Precipitation Average # of Days < 0.10”

Temperature Normal (Deg F)

Temperature Average # of Days 32 Deg F or Below

January 3.2 6 32.9 7 February 3.2 6 36.9 4 March 4.07 8 45.5 1 April 3.60 7 55.3 0 May 5.26 9 64.2 0 June 4.44 7 72.7 0 July 4.65 8 76.2 0 August 3.25 6 75.3 0 September 2.91 5 68.1 0 October 3.13 5 57.0 0 November 3.53 7 46.3 0 December 3.93 7 36.0 5

‘5 Liquidated Damages / Damages from Untimely Performance:

In accordance with Article ’19.5 of the General Conditions, the Contractor shall pay the Owner the following identified amount for each and every calendar day of unexcused delay in achieving Substantial Completion and Final Completion beyond the date set for below for each:

Substantial Completion Liquidated Damages are $_750_/calendar day for each day beyond the established Date of Substantial Completion until the Actual Date of Substantial Completion is achieved.

(See Article ’19.2 of the General Conditions and Article ’11 of these Special Conditions for requirements for Substantial Completion).

Final Completion Liquidated Damages are $__450_/calendar day for each day beyond the established Date of Final Completion until the Actual Date of Final Completion is achieved. (See Article ’19.3 of the General Conditions and Article ’11 of these Special Conditions for requirements for Final Completion).

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‘6 Contractor Provided Temporary Facilities and Controls:

Construction Office/Trailer: A construction trailer is not required.

Staging / Parking: Space for material and equipment storage is provided within the yard to the southwest of the tank. All storage in the yard shall be with in the security fence. Additional material and equipment storage as well as parking is available outside the wall in the parking lot east of the prison off of KY- 730.

Temporary Fencing and Signage: The Contractor shall install chain link fence with razor wire around the entire work area and temporary guard towers. Two layers of security fence shall separate inmates from guard towers. See site plan.

Portable Toilet Facilities: Portable toilet facilities are required.

Utilities: Contractor to set up new temporary utilities, as needed, or coordinate with owner for hook-up of existing where applicable.

Water: If the Contractor has a need for water, the Contactor can use Owner provided water if available.

Electric: If the Contractor has a need for electrical, the Contactor can use Owner provided electrical if available.

Gas: N/A

‘7 Special Inspections and Testing:

Article ’12 of the General Conditions and the technical specifications of the Contract Documents define and establish the requirements and provisions for Inspection of the Work, Special Inspections performed by others working under separate contract with the Owner, and testing to be provided by the Contractor.

Structural Special Inspections and Testing: N/A

Site Special Inspections and Testing: N/A

Contractor Provided Testing: All other testing required by the Contract Documents are Contractor Provided Testing.

‘8 Allowances included in the Contract Amount:

The Contractor is required by Article ’30 of the General Conditions to include in the Contract Amount the following Allowances: N/A

Allowances shall include all necessary materials, costs of delivery, installation labor, tools and equipment necessary to provide the item or services indicated in the Allowance. When the item of work or service is completed, the Contact Amount is modified by Change Order to reconcile the Allowance with the actual cost of the item or service provided. The contractor’s overhead, profit, insurance and bonds, and administrative costs are included in the prescribed markup permitted by Article ’14 of the General Conditions “Changes in the Work” and are not to be included in the Allowance.

‘9 Unit Prices established by the Form of Proposal:

The Contractor is required at time of submitting a bid proposal for this work to provide a Lump Sum cost.

After the Contract is awarded, the Contractor will submit a Schedule of Values to establish Unit Prices that

SPECIAL CONDITIONS - 10000 Page 6 of 8 will be used to pay for those specific work items or services by an established unit of measure and the stated price per unit.

‘10 Schedule of Additive Alternates:

The Bid Form of Proposal includes Additive Alternates that, if accepted by the Owner during review of bids, become a part of the Contract Amount. Additive Alternates are listed in the order which they will be considered and may be accepted by the Owner to be included in the base Contract of the Work. The following is the sequential listing and description of Additive Alternates: N/A

Additive Alternates include all necessary materials, costs of delivery, installation labor, tools and equipment, contractor’s overhead, profit, insurance and bonding, and administrative costs. All work necessary to provide the work described in the Additive Alternate is to be included.

‘11 Additional Project Completion or Project Close-Out Required:

Article ’19.2 of the General Conditions “Substantial Completion” defines the specific MANDATORY requirements to be accomplished or provided to achieve Substantial Completion of the Project. In addition to those requirements, the following requirements are also MANDATORY requirements to be accomplished or provided to achieve Substantial Completion of this Project: N/A

Article ’19.3 of the General Conditions “Final Completion” defines the specific MANDATORY requirements to be accomplished or provided to achieve Final Completion of the Project. In addition to those requirements, the following requirements are also MANDATORY requirements to be accomplished or provided to achieve Final Completion of this Project: N/A

‘12 Special Project Site Security or Access Requirements:

CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT BRANCH

KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

RULES FOR CONTRACTORS

Contractors, Contractors employees and Subcontractors doing work in the Kentucky Correctional Facilities, shall comply with the following rules. Rules and regulations are not limited to those listed below, and those pertaining to individual institutions may supersede these rules.

1. All workers entering the institution MUST have a background check run and MUST be approved for entry by the Warden or Designee.

2. All workers must complete PREA training on site before they will be allowed to work. (usually takes

30 minutes)

3. The Contractor is solely responsible for on-site safety. All workers must conform to all OSHA requirements at all time. If site personnel become aware of any noncompliance by the Contractor, which poses a serious or imminent danger to the health or safety to any personnel, they shall notify the Contractor orally, and direct immediate initiation of corrective action. After receiving the Notice, the Contractor shall immediately take corrective action. If the Contractor fails or refuses to promptly take corrective action, the site personnel may issue an order stopping all or part of the work until satisfactory corrective action has been taken. The Contractor shall not be entitled to an equitable

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4. Construction vehicles shall be removed from the area inside the security fence as soon as they can be unloaded. For workers driving trucks, ensure that any tools, chemicals or glass are removed from the back of the truck and placed in the cab or other secure area prior to leaving the truck. This requirement applies anywhere on the prison property and at any time the truck is unattended.

5. Workers shall secure cell phones in your vehicle. No cell phones are allowed on the yard area with exception of the Job Superintendent; the Warden or Designee MUST approve these in advance.

6. Illegal Drugs and Alcohol are prohibited ANYWHERE on grounds, not even in locked vehicle.

7. Tobacco products are not allowed in any of the facilities. The Institution may allow tobacco locked in vehicles (coordinate with the Institution prior to entering), but use of any tobacco products is prohibited on the grounds of the Institution.

8. 8. If workers take prescription medication, only bring what is required for the day, in its original container. The Warden or Designee MUST approve any medications taken inside the Institution in advance.

9. Firearms or other weapons, including ammunition, are prohibited ANYWHERE on grounds, including in locked vehicles.

10. If illegal substances or firearms are found in a vehicle of anyone working on a construction project, the State Police will be contacted.

11. No glass of ANY kind (I.E., glass or ceramic cups) allowed on the yard area.

12. Personal cameras, radios, audio recorders, pagers or any other electronic devices are not permitted on the yard area. The Warden or Designee MUST approve any exceptions made for job-related necessity in advance.

13. Personal correspondences, bills and the like are NOT permitted outside workers’ locked vehicle (for their safety).

14. Contact with offenders should always be avoided, except when working in conjunction with maintenance staff and inmates.

15. An inventory shall be made of all tools taken on site by the Contractor prior to entry. Tools shall be inspected by the Institution’s security and compared with the inventory upon both entrance and exit from the secure area.

16. The Warden or Designee reserves the right to change or apply ANY rule they see fit to ensure the security of the Institution.

SCHEDULE OF WORK

A. Contractor shall submit a proposed schedule of work for the project, to be discussed with and approved by the Using agency.

B. Maximum work hours shall extend from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM unless requested and approved by the Warden.

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‘13 Special Delegated Design Requirements:

There is no Special Delegated Design allowed for in this project.

‘14 Other Special Conditions of Contract:

N/A

END OF SPECIAL CONDITIONS

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SECTION 331216 - VALVES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE OF WORK

A. Provide all labor, materials, equipment and services required to furnish and install all valves shown on the Drawings and/or specified herein.

1.2 RELATED WORK SPECIFIED ELSEWHERE

A. Drawings and General Provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary

Conditions and Division 01 Specification sections, apply to work of this Section.

B. Piping is specified in Division 33 Specification sections.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Descriptive literature, catalog cuts, and dimensional prints clearly indicating all dimensions and materials of construction, shall be submitted on all items specified herein to the Engineer for review before ordering. Comply with provisions of Section 013323.

B. At the time of submission, the Contractor shall, in writing, call Engineer's attention to any deviations that the submittals may have from the requirements of the Engineer's Contract

Drawings and Specifications.

C. In accordance with the requirements of the General and Special Conditions and this Section, the following table includes, but is not limited to, the items required to be submitted:

Item Description S h o p

D ra w in g s

P ro d u ct D a ta

S ch ed u le s

In st a ll a ti o n

D ta

P rt s

L is ts

W ir in g

D ia g ra m

S m p le s

O

M M a n u a l

C er ti fi ca te s

W a rr a n ty

R ep o rt

O th er

Valves X X X

Valve Boxes X

Tapping Sleeve, Valve X X X X

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 GATE VALVES

A. Gate valves shall conform with AWWA C-509 or AWWA C-515 standard, and shall be of the resilient seat type, iron body, fully bronze mounted, non-rising stem and have a design working pressure of 250 psi. All assembly bolts shall be stainless steel. Valves shall be of standard manufacturer and of the highest quality both as to materials and workmanship.

B. All gate valves shall be furnished with mechanical joint connections, unless otherwise shown on the Drawings or specified hereinafter.

C. An epoxy coating conforming to AWWA C-550 shall be applied to the interior and exterior ferrous surfaces of the valve except for finished or seating surfaces.

D. All gate valves shall have the name or monogram of the manufacturer, the year the valve casting was made, the size of the valve, and the working water pressure cast on the body of the valve.

E. Gate valves 12” and smaller shall be installed in a vertical position. Gate valves greater than

12”shall have the bonnet mounted in the horizontal position and have a bevel gear actuator.

Gate valves shall be provided with a 2-inch square operating nut and shall be opened by turning to the left (counter-clockwise). All valve operating nuts shall be set within a cast iron valve box.

There shall be a maximum 48" depth of valve operating nut. Contractor must use extension stems, if necessary, to raise operator nut within 48" of final grade.

2.2 CHECK VALVES

A. The valve is a counterweighted, rubber seated check valve with attached cushion chamber whose function is to permit flow in only one direction, close tightly when its discharge side pressure exceeds its inlet pressure, and to close without a slam or bang.

B. The swing check valve shall be constructed with heavy cast iron or cast steel body with a bronze or stainless steel seat ring, a non-corrosive shaft for attachment of weight and lever, and complete non-corrosive shockless chamber.

C. It shall absolutely prevent the return of water, oil or gas back through the valve when the inlet pressure decreases below the delivery pressure. The valve must be tight seating, and must be shockless in operation. The seat ring must be renewable.

D. The cushion chamber shall be attached to the side of the valve body externally and so constructed with a piston operating in a chamber that will effectively permit the valve to be operated without any hammering action. The shock absorption shall be by air, and the cushion chamber shall be so arranged that the closing speed will be adjustable to meet the service requirements.

E. The valve disc shall be of cast iron or cast steel and shall be suspended from a non-corrosive shaft which will pass through a stuffing box and be connected to the cushion chamber on the

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outside of the valve.

F. All material and workmanship shall be first class throughout and the purchaser reserves the right to inspect this valve before shipment.

G. The valves will be Golden-Anderson Industries, Inc. Fig. No. 250-D, 125# or equal.

2.3 VALVE BOXES - BURIED VALVES (EXCEPT AIR RELEASE AND SEWAGE

COMBINATION VALVES)

A. Valve boxes shall be of 5-1/4 inch standard cast iron, two-piece, screw type valve box with drop cover marked "WATER", "SEWER", "DRAIN", as applicable. Valve boxes for gate valves larger than 8 inches shall be three-piece. Valve boxes shall be accurately centered over valve operating nut, and backfill thoroughly tamped about them. Valve boxes shall not rest on the valves but shall be supported on crushed stone fill. They shall be set vertically and properly cut and/or adjusted so that the tops of boxes will be at grade in any paving, walk or road surface, and in grass plots, fields, woods or other open terrain. Valve boxes and covers shall be as manufactured by Tyler Corporation, Opelika Foundry, Bingham & Taylor, or equal.

B. Wherever valve boxes fall outside of the pavement, the top of the box shall be set in a cast-in-place concrete slab 18” x 18” x 4” thick with the top of the slab and box flush with the top of the ground. This provision shall apply to all new and all existing valve boxes which fall within the limits of the contract, unless otherwise stated on the plans or ordered by the Engineer.

2.4 TAPPING SLEEVES AND VALVES

A. DI tapping sleeves for use in connections to existing water lines, where indicated on the drawings or as directed by the Engineer, shall be constructed of ductile iron conforming to the requirements of ASTM A-536, and have the body of the tapping sleeve seal around the carrier pipe by use of mechanical joints on each end. Tapping outlet connections shall be flanged with drillings in accordance with ANSI class 125#/150#. Tapping sleeves shall be suitable for working pressures of 250 psi and shall be Mueller No. H-615, American Valve and Hydrant

No. 2800-C, or approved equal.

B. SST tapping sleeves for use in connections to existing water lines, where indicated on the drawings or as directed by the Engineer, shall have the body and neck constructed of ASTM A-

240 type 304 stainless steel and shall be compressed to the carrier pipe by use of heavy gauge triangular sidebars running the length of the body. Bolts, nuts and washers shall be constructed of type 304 stainless steel. The gasket between the tapping sleeve and carrier pipe shall be constructed of Buna N rubber and be NSF 61 approved. The gasket shall have a grid pattern to help secure it in place and have seal around the full circumference of the pipe. Tapping outlet connections shall be constructed of ductile iron conforming to ASTM A-536 and have either a mechanical joint connection conforming to AWWA C-111, or a flanged connection with drillings in accordance with ANSI class 125#/150#. Tapping Sleeves shall be suitable for the following working pressures: 4”-12” 250 psi, 14”-24” 200 psi and shall be Mueller No. H-304, Romac Industries SST III, or approved equal.

C. Tapping valves shall meet the requirements of paragraph 2.01 herein before and shall be coordinated to connect to the tapping sleeve with either a flanged end or a mechanical joint end.

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D. All existing water mains to be tapped under this contract shall be exposed in order to verify line sizes prior to ordering tapping sleeves and valves.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. All valves shall be installed in accordance with details on the Contract Drawings and with the manufacturer's recommendations.

B. All valves shall be anchored in accordance with the details on the Contract Drawings.

END OF SECTION 331216