COMPLETE_SPECIFICATIONS 8-15-16.doc

Solicitation No. AG-32SD-S-16-0041

Provide and install Equipment for Existing Swine Buildings

Clay Center, NE

BID SCHEDULE

ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION AMOUNT

BASIC BID For furnishing labor, supervision, materials, ITEM #1 tools, equipment, transportation, etc., necessary to install mechanical, electrical, feed systems, farrowing crates and farrowing flooring, in Swine Buildings #83 and #84 all at the UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT

OF AGRICULTURE, Agricultural Research Service, Roman L. Hruska U.S. Meat Animal Research Center, Clay Center, Nebraska, in accordance with the attached specifications and drawings.

ALL FOR THE LUMP SUM OF………………$___________

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 1- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

0101 - SUMMARY OF WORK

0130 - SHOP DRAWINGS

0160 - USE OF GOVERNMENT FACILITIES (UTILITIES, ETC.)

0180 - CLEANUP

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

1115 – SPECIAL EQUIPMENT

1187 - FEED SYSTEMS

DIVISION 15 – MECHANICAL

1505 – PLUMBING

1515 - GAS PIPING

1580 - HEATING, VENTILATING, & COOLING

1590 – CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTATION

DIVISION 16 – ELECTRICAL

1605 – ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

DIVISION 1

SECTION 0101

SUMMARY OF WORK

The work consists of providing labor, material, and equipment to install the following systems and equipment in Buildings #83 and #84 as follows:

1. Installation of ventilation systems which shall include gravity and motorized inlets, poly ductwork, evaporative cooling systems, and controllers.

2. Installation of complete pressure washer systems including a pressure washer, pipe, valves, connectors, etc.

3. Installation of gas pipe, units heaters, and radiant tube heating systems.

4. Installation of grain bins and augers.

5. Installation of flush tanks for manure pits.

6. Installation of swine drinking systems which is to include water pipe, valves, etc.

7. Installation of 246 electrical outlets.

8. Installation of farrowing crates and flooring throughout the buildings.

9. Install electrical equipment to enable a generator to be able to operate the building's electrical outlets, fans, etc.

10. Installation of water meters for each room and for each building.

All work shall be in accordance with these specifications and drawings.

SECTION 0130

SHOP DRAWINGS

1. Submit shop drawings to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for approval prior to installation. Information in the form of drawings., product literature, manufacturer’s specification, equipment lists etc.(schedule), shall be submitted on the following:

0101-1, 0130-1

Specification

Description ```

Drawings Literature Schedule

a. Pressure Washer & Components x

b. Light Fixtures

c. Plumbing Material

d. Flush tanks e.. Grain Bins & Augers

f. Farrowing Crates & Flooring

g. All items under Division 16, Elect.

h. Inlets, evaporative cooling, and other associated equipment x

The Contracting Officer may request submittals in addition to those listed when deemed necessary to adequately describe the work covered in the respective sections.

2. Each submittal shall be complete and in sufficient detail for ready determination of compliance with the contract requirements.

3. Submittals shall be submitted in four (4) copies to the COR using the transmittal form (ENG Form 4025). The form shall be properly completed by filling out all the heading block spaces and identifying each item submitted. Special care should be exercised to insure proper listing of the specification paragraph and/or sheet number of the contract drawings pertinent to the data submitted for each item. A separate transmittal form shall be attached to each copy of the data being submitted.

4. Brand Name: Identification of items in the contract documents is intended to be descriptive, not restrictive, and is to indicate the quality and characteristics of products that will be satisfactory.

SECTION 0160

USE OF GOVERNMENT FACILITIES (UTILITIES, ETC.)

1. Water, Gas, Electricity:

a. As mutually agreed upon between the Contractor and the COR, the Contractor may use nearby utilities required for his performance under this contract.

b. Contractor shall bear the cost of temporary connections (if necessary) and restoration upon conclusion of use.

c. The Government shall bear the cost of reasonable utility consumption. The Government will not pay the cost of utilities if usage is abused.

d. The Contractor shall submit for approval written notification not less than 4 working days in advance of requirement to shut down any utilities or other service to or within existing building or facilities used by others.

2. Telephone: Contractor shall arrange and pay for any telephone service he/she chooses to provide for himself.

3. Toilet: Contractor shall provide his or her own toilet facilities for their personnel with the location as approved by the COR.

4. Access to Buildings: Contractor’s access to buildings shall be limited to those areas where work is being performed. This includes being restricted from the lunch room in Building #1.

5. Material Receiving: Contractor shall be on-site to receive materials. Contractor shall arrange for own storage of materials unless other arrangements have been agreed to by owner.

SECTION 0180

CLEANUP

1. Cleanup:

a. The Contractor shall keep the premises clean during construction and shall remove all rejected material, rubbish, etc., after completion of work and prior to final inspection.

b. Materials removed by the contractor shall become the property of the contractor and shall be removed from the site unless otherwise agreed to by the owner.

c. Government dumpsters shall not be used by the contractor.

SECTION 1115

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT

1. General: This section covers the farrowing crates and flooring in Bldgs. #83-25 and #84-25.

2. Submittals: Literature and drawings shall be provided.

3. Products:

a. Farrowing crates shall be the International Crate as manufactured by Hogslat, or equal. They shall be galvanized and shall include the following:

1. Sampson door assembly

2. Special rump rail

3. Sow feeder

4. Retainer rod

5. Heat lamp arm

6. Waterer assembly which shall include brackets to hold pipe, two nipple waterers with one mounted high and one mounted low.

7. 20 of the crates shall have an adjustment to make the width 23-1/4" to27-1/4"

8. 72" x 108" layout creep area which shall include posts, u-channel spacer, 21" hover u-channel, latch rod, 66-3/8" solid rear gate for 72" space, solid 72" end panel, 106" divider panels, and all other hardware and parts recommended by the manufacturer.

9. Butt bar

10. Sowmax adlib sow feeder breeding assembly shall include the small bowl feeder, hopper, trigger lever, adjustable lever with indicator, sowmax dispenser, doors, adapters, and all other components for a complete assembly.

11. Bow bar

12. Anti-crush bar

b. Flooring for swine shall be a nominal 30" x 108" (no slip) self-supporting N Tri-Dek, Offset TR Brks, with 3-1/2" legs, as manufactured by Hogslat, or equal.

4. Manufacturer:

Crates and flooring shall be as manufactured by Hogslat or equal.

5. Installation: Installation shall be as recommended by the manufacturer.

SECTION 1187

FEED SYSTEMS

1. General:

a. Feed systems shall include all components required for complete feed systems for the bins and the augers from the bins to inside the buildings. Systems shall include all necessary parts, accessories, hangers, supports, motors, drives, augers, sensors, controls, bins and all other components necessary for complete, fully functional, operable systems.

2. Equipment:

a. Grain Bins (Equal to "Prairie Pride", or equal): Bins shall have a 7' diameter bottom, model PL-115 and the bin model shall be a PL-300 having a capacity of 6.04 tons.

b. Choretime (or equal) Feed Systems: This feed system shall consist of augers, flex augers, motors, drives, tube sections, and other components for complete operable systems. Flex auger and tubing shall be model 75 components as manufactured by Choretime, or equal. It shall include all motors, drives, control panels, actuators, etc. as well as the following:

i. 30 degree clear upper transition

ii. Flex auger and tube: Tube shall be in 10' sections, 2.63" ID and 2.95" OD.

Flex auger shall be 1.44" ID and 2.38" OD.

iii. Upper transition shall be clear and shall be 30 degrees.

iv. Lower assembly shall be 30 degree, single boot.

3. Installation: Install all components per manufacturer's instructions and as required for complete ready to use feed systems.

SECTION 1505

PLUMBING

1. Scope: Furnish all plant, labor, equipment, and materials: perform all operations in connection with plumbing for the building complete, in strict accordance with this section of the specifications and the applicable drawings and subject to the terms and conditions of the contract.

2. General: The general arrangement of the plumbing shall be as indicated on the drawings. Detailed drawings of the proposed departures due to actual field conditions or other causes shall be submitted to the COR for approval. The Contractor shall carefully examine the drawings and shall be responsible for the proper fitting of materials and equipment as indicated, without substantial alterations.

a. Backflow Preventer: Backflow preventer shall be installed inside building service entrance. Valve shall be reduced pressure type and shall be approved by local plumbing code. Valve shall be as manufactured by Watts, Series 909 or equal.

b. Cross Connections & Interconnections: No Plumbing fixtures, device or piping shall be installed which will provide a cross connection or interconnection between a distributing supply for drinking or domestic purposes and polluted supply such as a drainage system or a soil or waste pipe so as to make possible the backflow of sewage, polluted water, or waste into the water supply system.

c. Drawings: Because of the small scale of the drawings, it is not possible to indicate all offsets, fittings, and accessories which may be required. The contractor shall carefully investigate the structural and finish conditions affecting all work and shall arrange such accordingly, furnishing such fittings, traps, valves, and accessories as may be required to meet such conditions.

3. Hangers & Supports:

a. Pipe Hangers, Inserts & Supports

1. Horizontal overhead runs of pipe shall be hung with all thread hanger rod, spaced not over 6 feet apart and maximum of 2 feet from elbow at each change in direction. Chain shall not be used to support or hang pipe. Hangers shall be of a design which will permit removal and replacement of band and hanger without removing pipe.

2. Piping mounted on walls shall be hung with a corrosion resistant conduit strap or unistrut located at a maximum of 8 feet apart and on each side of valve or branch connection.

b. Fixture and Equipment Supports & Fastenings: Fixtures and equipment shall be supported and fastened in a satisfactory manner using all thread hanger rod. Chain is not permitted.

4. Pressure Washer System: Pressure washer system shall be installed as shown on drawings and specified herein. System should be a complete operable system including all fittings, adaptors, hangers, etc., even though not shown or specified. The system shall include the following:

a. Pressure Washer: Pressure washer shall be capable of producing 3 gpm at 1500 psi. Heater shall be heated by natural gas. Unit shall be for 208 volt, single phase, 60 cycle.

b. Piping:

i. Piping shall be Sch. 40, black steel pipe, nominal 1-1/4” I.D. and shall be used for all pressure washer piping.

ii. Pressure washer connections shall be every 45' between valves or connections.

iii. Booster Pump: Booster pump shall be 1 hp and as manufactured by Aermotor, or equal.

iv. Ball Valve: Ball valves shall be 3/4", 2000 psi rated.

v. Brass Fitting: Each pressure washer connections shall have a 3/8" brass plug male thread.

vi. Flow Protector for Booster Pump: A flow protector for the booster pump shall be provided to automatically shut off the booster pump upon no flow in the pressure washer system. It shall be for 230 V and as manufactured by Dayton, model #1DGZ8, or equal.

5. Floor Drains: Floor drains (FD-1) shall be one-piece schedule 80 white PVC drain body with strainer and sediment bucket. Unit shall be 4” size and shall have integral trap and 6” overall top size with solvent weld connection.

6. Drinking Water System:

a. Pipe shall be 3/4" pvc, schedule 80.

b. Hose shall be braided pvc tubing, 1/2" ID.

c. Garden hose insert fitting shall be heavy solid brass, 1/2" hose barb.

d. Brass I x M adapter shall have 1/2" mpt x 1/2" hose barb as manufactured by Farmtek, or equal.

e. Full port heavy duty pvc ball valve, 3/4" x 3/4" slip shall be installed at each nipple location.

7. Flush Tanks: Flush tanks shall be as shown on the drawings. Included shall be the pvc discharge pipe and other material as shown. Tanks shall be fabricated from 10 gauge steel and shall be powder coated inside and out after fabrication. Plugs, black pipe, cable, strap, angle, pvc pipe and other material as shown on the drawing shall be provided.

a. Fabrication, General:

1. Form metal fabrications from materials of size, thickness, and shapes indicated. Work to dimensions indicated, using proven details of fabrication and support. Use type of materials indicated or specified for various components of each metal fabrication.

2. Form exposed work true to line with accurate angles and surfaces.

3. Shear and punch metals cleanly and accurately. Remove burrs.

4. Ease exposed edges to a radius of approximately 1/32 inch, unless otherwise indicated. Form bent-metal corners to smallest radius possible without causing separation or otherwise impairing work.

5. Remove sharp or rough areas on exposed surfaces.

6. Weld corners and seams continuously to comply with AWS recommendations and the following:

a. Use materials and methods that minimize distortion and develop strength and corrosion resistance of base metals.

b. Obtain fusion without undercut or overlap.

c. Remove welding flux immediately.

d. Grind sharp edges and projections from welds at exposed connections.

7. Inspection and Test:

Tests for Plumbing Systems: Water piping shall be tested by the Contractor and approved by the Project Inspector before acceptance. Equipment required for test shall be furnished by the Contractor without additional cost to the Government.

a. Water System: Upon completion of the roughing-in and before connecting fixtures, the entire hot and cold water piping system shall be tested at a hydrostatic pressure of no less than 100 pounds per square inch gauge and proved tight at this pressure.

b. Defective Work: If inspection or test shows defect, such defective work or material shall be replaced and inspection and tests repeated. Repairs to piping shall be made with new material. No caulking of screwed joints or holes will be acceptable.

c. Cleaning and Adjusting:

At the completion of the work, all parts of the installation shall be thoroughly cleaned. All pipe, valves, and fittings shall be cleaned of grease, metal cuttings and sludge which may have accumulated by operation of the system for testing. Any stoppage or discoloration or other damage to parts of the building, the finish, or furnishings due to the Contractor’s failure to properly clean the piping system, shall be repaired by the Contractor without cost to the Government.

SECTION 1515

GAS PIPING

1. General: Furnish and install a complete system of gas piping as described herein and as indicated on the drawings.

2. Materials:

a. Gas pipe shall be black steel, schedule 40, seamless pipe. All gas piping above grade shall be run exposed and shall be cleaned and painted yellow.

b. Fittings shall be malleable iron Schedule 40.

c. Hangers and supports shall consist of unistrut and cast or steel saddles installed at a maximum of 10 foot intervals and at each offset change in direction.

d. Gas piping below grade shall be AP15L Grade B Schedule 40 steel pipe, mil coated, and welded joints. Mil coating shall be extruded polyethylene sheath (X-Tru-Coat). Scotch-coated with Raychem or Nitto heat shrunk sleeves with internal mastic. Elbows, valves and bends shall be primed with Protecto-Wrap 1170 primer and double wrapped with 50 mil hot applied coat tar tape. All areas of damaged coating shall be primed and wrapped with hot applied coal tar tape.

e. PRV, gas valves, strainer, pressure gauges shall as intended for gas service. PRV shall have capacity and pressure reduction to operate unit heaters, hot water heater, radiant heating systems.

3. Installation: The gas service system is intended for the distribution of natural has, and the materials, appurtenances, and workmanship used in the system shall be suitable for the accomplishment of the purpose. System shall be in conformance with the requirements of the gas utility company serving the project.

Cathodic protection shall be provided as follow: One 17# magnesium anode shall be installed. Anode to be driven at least one foot from the pipe with the lead brazed to the pipe. Anode to be located in the most moist part of the trench. Damaged wrapping shall be patched.

SECTION 1580

HEATING, VENTILATING, & COOLING

1. General: The contractor shall furnish all labor and material to install the heating, ventilation, and air cooling systems and all components for complete systems as shown on the drawings and as specified herein.

2. Ventilation System: Ventilation system shall include all inlets, actuators, mounting brackets, wire, tension springs, cables, pulley brackets, clamps, hardware, winches, pulley kits, wall inlets for full tunnel vent, fans, motors, and all other components required for complete and operable systems as described and as shown on the drawings.

a. Minimum Vent Inlets (W2) shall be white PVC, 8" x 96", gravity operated, model #C10896, as manufactured by Munters, or equal. All components as listed above and as necessary for complete and operable systems shall be included.

b. Modular Inlet (W1) shall be 12" x 48", with counter weighted baffle, model #M14, as manufactured by Munters, or equal. All components as listed above and as necessary for complete and operable systems shall be included.

c. 24" x 24" poly duct work: This "plenum" shall be as shown on the drawings and shall be used to mount the W2 inlets. It shall be fabricated from 3/8" thick fiberglass. Seams shall be made air tight and finished smooth.

Fabrication, General:

i. Form fabrications from materials of size, thickness, and shapes indicated. Work to dimensions indicated, using proven details of fabrication and support.

ii. Form exposed work true to line with accurate angles and surfaces.

iii. Remove sharp or rough areas on exposed surfaces.

iv. Weld corners and seams continuously.

3. Evaporative Cooling System: Furnish and install Munters, or equal, "Kool-Cell" evaporative cooling system, with 6" deep evaporative cooling cells, 12" wide and 24" tall. Pads shall have cross-fluted construction to ensure turbulent mixing between air and water. Material shall be cellulose paper chemically treated to resist deterioration. Pad material shall prevent algae and minerals from anchoring themselves into the substrate of the pad, so that they fall off when dried. System shall be model

#CEL1545061224M1 with celdek pad 6560/15 with MI-T-EDG, 6X12X24 M1 all as manufactured by Munters, or equal. See plans for total length of system to determine number of pads required. System shall be furnished complete with all associated supports, gutter drains, water distribution header, pads, tanks, pumps, piping necessary for a complete installation as detailed on the drawings.

4. Unit Heater: Unit heater shall be a 250,000 Btuh forced air natural gas heater. Thermostats shall be provided to control heater. All controls, valves, vents, exhausts, natural gas pipe, etc., shall be provided for complete, functioning heaters. Heaters shall be spark ignition style and shall be LB White or equal.

5. Radiant Tube Heat System: The entire radiant heating system components shall be made for use in harsh swine environments. Radiant tube heating systems shall be as manufactured by Space-Ray, model #PCA 125/80-50-L7, or equal.

Equipment:

a. Burners: Burners shall be designed to use natural gas.

b. Burner Tube: Burner tubes shall be 16 gauge, 4" aluminized steel. Burner safety controls shall include a differential pressure switch to monitor combustion air flow.

c. Reflectors: Reflectors shall be polished aluminum. Reflectors shall be rotatable from 0 to 45 degrees. Reflectors shall be such that they allow for expansion.

d. Combustion chambers: Shall be 4 inch O.D. and shall be of material suitable for temperatures to which exposed. Combustion air shall be drawn through a tube from outside the space (outside of building) in which it is located.

e. Ignition system: Hot surfaces shall be silicon carbide and capable of achieving temperatures of 2500 F. Igniter shall be readily accessible and serviceable without the need for tools. Spark in ignition system shall not be allowed.

f. Heater Control System: Control box exterior shall be constructed of a corrosion resistant enameled steel and sealed with a high temperature sealant capable of a temperature of 500 F. The heater's control system shall be capable of shutting off the gas flow to the main burner in the event either a gas supply or power supply interruption occurs. Heaters shall be equipped with a sight glass allowing a visual inspection of igniter and burner operation from the floor. The heater's blower motor shall be thermally protected. The air flow control system shall provide a pre-purge prior to initiating burner operation and a post purge upon completion of the burner operation. Space-Ray's TISS (Tube Integrity Safety Shut-Off System) shall be supplied.

g. Venting: Venting shall be per manufacturers' approval and specifications.

h. Thermostat: Thermostat shall be a 2-stage, digital programmable wall mounted type with 50 to 100 degree operating range. Control transformer shall be integrally mounted. In lieu of thermostat control, unit shall be capable of being controlled by Munters Farm Master Pro Controller.

i. Fan enclosure: Combustion fan shall be totally housed inside burner control box and shall not be exposed.

j. Optional Cold Air Stopper shall also be supplied and installed.

6. Installation:

a. The installation of the ventilation system shall be accomplished by workman skilled in this type of work. The ventilation system shall be in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. All fan openings etc., shall be neatly flashed and caulked for a weather tight seal. All items shall be installed complete to operate as intended and shall be fully functional. All items necessary for this shall be included.

b. The installation of the radiant heating system and the unit heaters shall be as per the manufacturer's recommendations. The support for the radiant and unit heaters shall be by the use of unistrut on the ceiling and all thread from the unistrut to the equipment.

7. Tests: Upon completion of this project, contractor shall test the system to the satisfaction of the owner.

Instructions in Operation: Upon completion of the installation, the contractor shall instruct a representative of the owner in the operation and maintenance of the system. Operating and maintenance manuals shall be in the possession of the owner before instruction shall begin.

SECTION 1590

CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTATION

1. General: The contractor shall install multi stage controllers with temperature and humidity probes to control the ventilation. Included shall be all controllers, sensors, communication cards, relays, sensors, and all other components required for control of fans, unit heaters, radiant heaters, lights, timing of lights, fans, heat lamps, pvc plenum, motorized cable, curtains, and other components as needed for fully functional and complete control systems.

2. Equipment: Environmental Controllers and Meter:

a. FCPC-1: Controller shall control all room systems in bldgs. #83 and #84 including lighting, ventilation, heat lamps, radiant heating, and unit heaters, etc. It shall be the Farm Center Pro, #SR-FCP, 120,240V, as manufactured by Munters, or equal.

b. FMC-1: A secondary controller shall be in each room of each building. It shall be the Farm Master Pro, #SR-FMP2V8R302, as manufactured by Munters, or equal.

c. FMRB-1: A relay for the Farm Master shall be Farm Guard, #SR- FMRB8R302, as manufactured by Munters, or equal.

d. All temperature and humidity sensors shall be included with the quantities supplied as shown on the drawings.

e. Water Meters for each room: A 3/4" water meter shall be supplied for each room, model #SR-MWM-1G, as manufactured by Munters, or equal.

f. Water Meter for each building: A totalizing water meter shall also be supplied for each building, #83 and #84.

DIVISION 16

SECTION 1605

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

1. Scope: The work covered by this section of the specifications consists of furnishing all labor, equipment, supplies, materials and in performing all operations necessary for the new installation of electrical receptacles, a panel board, pumps, disconnects, unit heaters, radiant heating systems, and all other electrical components as required for complete electrical systems and as shown on the drawings.

2. General:

a. Rules: The installation shall be in strict accordance with the requirements of the latest rules of the National Electrical Code and the National Fire Protection Association and as indicated on the drawings.

b. Coordination: The drawings indicate the extent and general location and arrangement of equipment, conduit and wiring. The contractor shall study building plans and details so that the outlets and equipment shall be properly located and readily accessible. Equipment and outlets shall be located to avoid interference with mechanical or structural features.

c. Materials and Schedules: As soon as practical and before starting installation of any material and equipment, the contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for approval, a complete list in triplicate of materials and equipment proposed for installation. This list shall include manufacturer’s names and materials equipment identification such as styles, types, catalog numbers, etc., to permit ready and complete identification. The label or listing of the Underwriters’ Laboratories, Inc. will be acceptable as evidence that the materials or equipment conform to the applicable standards of that Agency.

3. Materials and Equipment:

a. Raceway

1. All wiring exposed within the building shall be installed in pvc (polyvinyl chloride), sch 80 raceways. Raceway shall be installed exposed in general.

2. Raceways exposed to weather, and any other area subject to damage shall be zinc-coated, rigid steel conduit.

3. Rigid steel conduit and steel electrical metallic tubing shall be hot dipped galvanized as manufactured by Allied Tube and Conduit Corporation, or approved equal. IMC conduit shall be as manufactured by Allied Tube and Conduit Corporation, or approved equal.

4. No raceway smaller than 3/4” shall be used unless otherwise noted. Flexible conduit may be used where conditions warrant its use.

5. All conduits shall be securely supported by means of approved conduit hangers. Suspension of conduits by approved wire hangers and clips shall be permitted only for single conduits ¾” and smaller.

6. All conduit shall be run parallel with the lines of the building.

7. Existing conduit may be reused as approved by owner.

b. Boxes:

1. Boxes including switch boxes and covers, and outlet boxes and covers shall be gasketed pvc, as manufactured by Carlon, or equal, and shall be water and dust tight.

2. Conduit fittings shall be as manufactured by Carlon, or equal.

3. Provide minimum NEC required size pull boxes unless larger box is noted.

4. Disconnects: Disconnects shall be heavy duty, non-fusible rated for NEMA 3R, and as shown on the drawings.

5. Electrical Panel (PP-3): Electrical panel shall be 120/208V, 3 Phase, 30 space with main circuit breaker, rated NEMA 1. Panel shall be as manufactured by Square D, Cutler Hammer, or equal. Breakers shall b3 THQB, bolt-on that shall be of same type as electrical panel.

6. Electrical panel shall be put in a Himeline series HL50402 dual door NEMA 1 thru NEMA 13. Contractor shall verify that the box will accommodate panel.

c. Conductors:

1. All conductors shall be copper, except the conductors from the power pole shall be underground aluminum.

2. Conductor insulation shall be of the following type: THHN, unless otherwise noted.

3. No wire shall be smaller than #12 unless otherwise noted, except that wiring for signal and pilot control circuits may be #14.

4. Insulated ground wires shall be run with circuit conductors for all circuits.

5. All conductors shall be color coded in their entirety for wire sizes where color coding is commercially available. Phase wires of different multi-wire circuits in same raceway shall be of different color to provide identification.

6. Conductors in sizes which are not commercially available in color coding shall be taped with corresponding colors at all termination points and in all pullboxes, wireways, gutters, etc. All conductors found not to conform to these requirements will be directed to be removed and replaced as specified at no additional cost for the Owner.

7. Conductors shall be continuous from outlet to outlet and no splices shall be made except within outlet or junction boxes. Junction boxes may be utilized where required. All outlet, junction and pull boxes used with rigid conduit shall be water tight.

8. Splices and taps for smaller than #6 wire shall be made with 3M Ideal, or Buchanan twist-on insulated connectors. Connectors of the porcelain cup type, with or without metal inserts, shall not be used. Splices in wire #6 and larger, shall be made with approved solderless lugs. If any other type of connector is proposed for use in any size conductor, it shall be specifically submitted for approval prior to use.

d. Receptacles shall be duplex, 120Volt, 20 Amp, NEMA 5-20R, GFCI. All receptacles shall be in a pvc "in use" box with gasketed cover as manufactured by Carlon, or equal.

e. All types of light switches shall be 15A, 120-277 Volt, AC quiet switch. All light switches shall be in a pvc box with gasketed cover and external lever controls. Box shall be as manufactured by Carlon, or equal.

f. Heat Lamp Relays shall be rated for 20 amps.

g. Any other electrical devices in addition to the receptacles and switches previously mentioned shall have Carlon, or equal cover plates.

4. Installation and Workmanship:

a. The installation of all electrical work shall be in accordance with the drawings, these specifications, and shall be accomplished by electricians with a minimum of a “journeyman’s” license.

b. Conductors shall be continuous from outlet to outlet and no splices shall be made except within outlet or junction boxes. Conductor identification shall be color coded.

c. All conduit shall be interconnected for continuous electrical connection to ground. All raceways, etc., shall be grounded in accordance with Article 250 of the National Electrical Code. All exposed non-current carrying metallic parts of electrical equipment and raceway systems shall be grounded.

d. All motors and receptacles shall be grounded with a green ground wire extending from the motor or wiring device to the ground lug within the breaker panels.

e. Upon completion of the installation, make tests for operation with and to the satisfaction of the Owner.

f. Motor Wiring: Flexible conduit “runouts” shall be installed in conduit to each motor. Conduit shall be of a liquid tight type.

g. Burial tape shall be used for main conductors from power pole to building.

h. Backfill of electrical conductors: Materials for backfill shall consist of the excavation, or borrow of sand, gravel, or other materials approved by the Project Inspector, and shall be free of trash, lumber, or other debris. Backfill shall be placed in horizontal layers and compacted, not exceeding 9 inches in thickness per layer, and shall be of a density which will prevent excessive settlement or shrinkage. Backfill shall be brought to a suitable elevation above grade to provide for anticipated settlement and shrinkage.