1445_Ded_Circuits_PBARC_FINAL_SPECS_20150311_rev1.pdf

FINAL TURNOVER SPECIFICATIONS

DEDICATED CIRCUITS TO ADD PBARC FACILITIES & EQUIPMENT

TO 600KW GENERATOR

Daniel K. Inouye U.S. Pacific Basin Agricultural Research Center, Hilo, HI for

USDA Agricultural Research Service

Western Business Service Center

800 Buchanan Street, Albany, CA

WBRC Project No. HPRL20/14

Contract No. AG-32SD-C-13-0003

TECTONICS Project No. 1445

11 March 2015

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Dedicated Circuits to Add PBARC Facilities & Equipment to 600KW Generator, PBARC, USDA Hilo, HI

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 0 – BID DOCUMENTS

DIVISION 1 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01016 Safety During Construction 01105 Special Conditions 01730 Operation and Maintenance Data 01740 Warranties and Bonds 01781 Project Record Documents

DIVISION 2-25 – NOT USED

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 20 00 Interior Distribution System

SECTION 01016 Page 1

SECTION 01016

SAFETY DURING CONSTRUCTION

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section provides specific additional information to augment the general requirements of the Contract regarding safety during construction and start-up of the Work under this Contract defined by the General and Supplementary Conditions.

B. Refer to Section 01105, Special Conditions, for information relating to this Section.

1.2 RESPONSIBILITY FOR SAFETY

A. The Contractor shall implement all safety measures necessary to comply with all applicable safety requirements for the duration of the Contract and is solely responsible for conditions at the job site, including safety of all persons and property during the Contract period. This requirement shall apply continuously and not be limited to normal working hours.

1.3 FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

A. Safety provisions shall conform to the Federal and State Departments of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), and all other applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, codes, the requirements of this section, and any regulations that may be specified elsewhere in these Contract Documents. Where any of these are in conflict, the more stringent requirement shall be followed. The Contractor's failure to be thoroughly familiarized with the specified safety provisions shall not relieve the Contractor from compliance with the obligations described in these documents nor relieve the Contractor of resulting penalties.

B. It is recognized that OSHA Standard (29 CFR) 1910:1200, "Hazard Communication Standard" does apply to the construction industry and adherence to this standard is required on this job site.

1.4 CONSTRUCTION SAFETY PROGRAM

A. The Contractor shall appoint, for the duration of this Contract, a qualified supervisory employee to develop and/or supervise a Contractor's job safety program that shall effectively implement the required safety provisions. The Contractor shall submit to the Government, within 10 working days after the start of the Contract and prior to the start of construction, an electronic copy of the job safety program adopted and to be enforced by the Contractor

SECTION 01016 Page 2 during the performance of the Work. The Government is not responsible for safety enforcement, precautions and programs in connection with the construction work.

B. The Contractor shall only be authorized to mobilize a project trailer until a job safety program has been approved by the Contracting Officer.

1.5 ACCIDENT REPORTS

A. If death or serious injuries or serious damages are caused, the accident shall be reported immediately by telephone, email or messenger to the Contracting Officer. In addition, the Contractor shall promptly report in writing to the Contracting Officer all accidents in connection with the work, giving full details, names, and statements of witnesses. This reporting requirement is in addition to all normally required reports by federal, state and local agencies and organizations.

B. If a claim is made by anyone against the Contractor or any subcontractor on account of any accident, the Contractor shall promptly report the facts in writing to the Contracting Officer, giving full details of the claim.

1.6 FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION

A. Contractor shall execute all work in a fire-safe manner. Provide and maintain on the site adequate fire-fighting equipment capable of extinguishing incipient fires. Contractor shall comply with applicable federal, state and local fire-prevention regulations.

Where these regulations do not apply, applicable parts of the National Fire Prevention Standard for Safeguarding Building Construction Operations (NFPA No. 241) shall be followed.

B. For hot work operations, the Contractor shall obtain a burn permit from the Location representative. All hot work operations shall be under the supervision of a competent person, who will be identified as the Fire Prevention Program Manager. Permits shall be available for inspection by the Government. Fire watchers shall be assigned no other duties. A permit shall not be issued until:

1. It has been determined that hot work can be safely conducted at the desired location.

2. Combustibles have been moved away or covered by an approved tarpaulin.

3. The atmosphere is not flammable.

4. A fire watch (with dedicated extinguisher) is posted for the duration of the work and for 30 minutes thereafter.

C. All gas-cutting and welding equipment and operations shall be in accordance with the applicable sections of NFPA 51, "Standard for the Design and Installation of Oxygen-Fuel Gas Systems for

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Welding, Cutting and Allied Processes," and NFPA 51B, "Standard for Fire Prevention in Use of Cutting and Welding Processes."

D. Smoking inside buildings (including utility mezzanine) is strictly prohibited. Smoking is permitted outdoors, except where specifically prohibited, or within 25 feet of a doorway, operable window, vent, or outside air intake. Contractor shall designate outdoor smoking areas for use by project personnel, and provide safe receptacles for disposal of smoking materials at those locations. The Contractor is advised that combustible, volatile substances are stored and utilized at the project site, and the presence of such substances may not be readily apparent to Contractor personnel.

E. Contractor shall remove accumulations of combustible waste material, dust, and debris from the structure and its immediate vicinity at the end of each work shift or more frequently as necessary for safe operations. Rubbish shall not be burned.

Materials susceptible to spontaneous ignition, such as oily rags, shall be appropriately stored.

F. Temporary lights shall be equipped with guards to prevent accidental contact with the bulb. Temporary lighting fixtures that operate at temperatures capable of igniting ordinary combustibles shall be fastened securely so they will not come in contact with combustible materials. Temporary lights shall be equipped with heavy-duty electrical cords with connections and insulation maintained in safe condition and shall not be suspended by their electrical cords. Splices shall have insulation equivalent to that of the cable. Temporary wiring shall be removed immediately upon the completion of the construction or purpose for which the wiring was installed.

G. There shall be a readily available means to notify the local Fire Department of a fire or injury. Generally, this can include telephones near the facility with clearly visible fire department telephone number(s) posted. The Contractor shall immediately notify the fire department in case of fire.

H. At least one stairway in usable condition shall be provided at all times.

I. Contractor will provide and maintain first aid equipment at all times.

J. Standpipes shall be maintained in conformity with the progress of construction in such a manner that they are always ready for use.

K. The Contractor shall develop a written fire prevention, fire suppression, and emergency evacuation plan. The Contracting Officer will be provided a copy of the plan. The Contractor will ensure that all personnel are trained in emergency and evacuation

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PART 2 PRODUCTS

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PART 3 EXECUTION

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SECTION 01105

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 TECHNICAL REPRESENTATIVE

A. The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) will be a United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, employee or authorized representative, appointed by the Contracting Officer (CO). The duties of the COR will be delineated in a letter prepared by the CO, and a copy will be provided to the Contractor no later than concurrent with issuance of the Notice-to-Proceed.

1.2 CONSTRUCTION AND DRAWINGS SPECIFICATIONS

A. The Construction Drawings and Specifications are the property of the Government and shall not be used for any purpose other than that indicated by the Contract.

1.3 BARRIERS REQUIREMENT

A. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing barriers as required to prevent public entry to construction areas, to allow for Government's use of site and to protect existing facilities and adjacent properties from damage from construction operations and placing all barricades, lighting, and safety devices during construction activities.

B. Provide barriers around structure(s), equipment, trees and plants designated to remain.

C. Protect non-owned vehicular traffic, stored materials, site or structures from chemically injurious materials, and site from puddle or continuous running water.

1.4 SAFETY

A. Arc-flash approach distances and energized electrical work requirements shall comply with NFPA 70E per Specification Section 26 20 00, Paragraphs 2.20 and 3.5. Contractor shall address these requirements in the Safety Plan.

B. The Contractor shall have prior approval from the Contracting

Officer before any exit or exit access is obstructed or closed. The closing or obstructing of exits is discouraged and shall be prevented whenever feasibly possible. No padlock, chain, or other securing device shall be used to prevent escape from the egress side of an exit or exit access while the construction area is occupied. This does not

SECTION 01105 Page 2 preclude securing the area at night as long as it does not affect the exit from non-construction areas.

C. The Contractor shall immediately call 911, the COR, the

Location Facilities Manager and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reportable spill of hazardous substances or materials, and oils or other petroleum pollutants. The Contractor shall then institute appropriate spill control measures/procedures as soon as possible. The Contractor is responsible for all spill mitigation/cleanup expenditures associated with the spill/release.

D. The Contractor shall comply with all confined space entry procedures that are required while performing work in accordance with OSHA & Safety requirements.

E. The Contractor shall comply with all Lockout/Tagout procedures that are required while performing work in accordance with OSHA & Safety requirements.

F. The Contractor shall report to the COR all OSHA reportable injuries and illnesses to Contractor employees within 24 hours of the injury or illness. All lost-time cases shall be reported to the appropriate authorities and the COR within 8 hours. Submit an updated copy of the OSHA Injury and Illness Log monthly. A copy of the Contractor's accident investigation reports shall be forwarded to the COR within 24 hours of the accident time.

1.5 WEEKENDS/AFTER HOURS NOTIFICATION OF EMERGENCIES

A. The Contractor shall supply names and telephone numbers of Contractor personnel that could be contacted in the event of an emergency during non-work hours.

1.6 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

A. All work performed using hazardous materials that off-gas, in occupied buildings, that are or produce toxic/volatile organic compounds shall be accomplished outside normal work hours, unless it is possible to contain the toxic material, or vent the volatile organic compounds to the outside.

1. Volatile: The definition of volatile in the context of hazardous materials is vaporizable; off-gassing.

B. Provide the COR with copies of all Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for all hazardous materials to be used, prior to the start of work.

1.7 CONTROL

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A. Much of the research at this facility is conducted with delicate scientific instruments which are highly susceptible to airborne dust. During construction, dust is inevitable in certain remodeling operations; therefore, the Contractor shall control dust particles by sealing off areas with dust-tight barriers, plastic covers, and dust-free materials, as indicated by the Contract and/or applicable federal, state, and local regulations. If protective barriers are not used in an area utilized by employees, then the dust produced from the operation shall be immediately vacuumed with a HEPA-type vacuum cleaner. Protection of furniture, equipment, and structure by use of clean drop cloths is mandatory. All finish surfaces and equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned to the satisfaction of the Government at the completion of the remodeling operation and returned to its original condition.

1.8 COORDINATION OF WORK OPERATIONS

A. The work to be performed under this Contract is at an active facility. The Contractor shall coordinate work operations at the Project Site such that adjacent occupied work areas are minimally impacted by the work of this Contract.

1.9 MOVING AND PROTECTION OF PROPERTY

A. Any and all damage to Government property, resulting directly or indirectly by the Contractor's operations, shall be repaired or replaced by the Contractor at no additional cost to the Government and to the satisfaction of the Government.

1.10 JOBSITE PROCEDURES, RESTRICTIONS, AND SECURITY

A. All personnel under the Contractor's auspices shall log in/out on a Log-in/-Out Form, as found at the end of this Section. This form shall be attached to the Contractor Daily Report, for each work shift. The Contractor's project superintendent shall be responsible for implementing and maintaining this procedure.

B. The Contractor's project superintendent shall submit to COR a completed ARS Form 230 (as well as all subsequent revisions) for each non-U.S. citizen who performs work at the jobsite under the Contractor's auspices. A completed ARS Form 230 must be submitted prior to that non-U.S. citizen commencing work onsite. A copy of ARS Form 230 is included at the end of this Section.

1.11 STAGING AREA

A. The general staging areas shall be defined by the COR or Location representative at the start of the Contract. Upon completion of all work outlined in the Contract Documents, SECTION 01105 Page 4 the Contractor shall remove all materials and equipment from the confines of the Project Site. Restore the staging areas to their previous condition.

1.12 IDENTIFICATION OF UNDERGROUND UTILITIES

A. It is the Contractor's responsibility to have all underground utilities marked before any excavation begins. Contact the local utility locating service to locate the telephone and gas lines. If the Contractor fails to have these services performed, it will be the Contractor's responsibility to make temporary repairs immediately, and permanent repair within 24 hours, at no expense to the Government. Any repairs made to the underground utilities by the Contractor shall be inspected by the Government before any backfilling.

B. If necessary, engage an underground utility surveyor registered in the State of Hawaii to perform required surveying services.

1.13 INTERRUPTION OF UTILITIES/FACILITIES

A. Do not interrupt existing utilities/facilities without first obtaining prior written permission from the Contracting Officer. A written request for a desired minor outage shall state the reason, date, and duration of the proposed outage, and be submitted a minimum of 10 days prior to the proposed outage. All utility/facility interruptions that are expected to exceed one hour, and which will adversely affect Government-occupied spaces and/or Location operations, shall be performed outside of normal work hours. All work to be performed outside of normal work hours is subject to Contracting Officer approval and availability of Government staff. Major outages that require more than normal preparation will be scheduled by the Contracting Officer, and may require up to four weeks prior written notification.

B. Make all temporary and final connections to existing utility services, furnish all material, perform all excavation, backfilling, mechanical tamping, and all other labor incidental to making the connections.

1.14 PERSONNEL BEHAVIOR

A. The project site is a scientific community, which conducts close and exacting agricultural research. Ongoing research in areas where construction work is in progress cannot be interrupted. Contractor personnel shall conduct themselves in a professional manner, with a minimum of noise and confusion.

Boisterous or discriminatory conduct and profane language on the job site is strictly prohibited. Cooperation with building occupants shall be deemed essential to assure the

SECTION 01105 Page 5 progress of the Government's work. Contractors shall wear proper attire at all times.

1.15 WORK OUTSIDE REGULAR HOURS

A. If the Contractor desires to conduct work outside normal duty hours or on Saturday, Sunday, or federal legal holidays, a written request must be submitted at least 5 working days in advance to the Contracting Officer. This shall allow ample time for satisfactory arrangements to be made for inspecting the work progress. Costs incurred by the Contractor for overtime and Government inspection requested for his own convenience shall be borne by the Contractor. It is the purpose of this section to prevent excessive overtime and to completely prohibit overtime work which is not supervised and/or inspected by the Government's authorized personnel.

1.16 SEVERE WEATHER WARNING REQUIREMENTS

A. When a severe weather warning has been issued for the area in which construction is being performed, the Contractor shall take immediate action to secure structures, materials, and equipment on the job site. This action will ensure protection from damage as a result of strong surface winds, thunderstorms, or other weather-related conditions. These requirements are applicable 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

1.17 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

A. Provide and maintain environmental protection during the life of the Contract as defined herein. Environmental protection shall be provided to correct conditions that might endanger the environment during construction operations.

B. Noise: The maximum use of "low-noise emission products," as certified by the Environmental Protection Agency, shall be required when available. Blasting or the use of explosives will not be permitted.

C. Clean Air/Clean Water

1. Do not use equipment that has emissions which exceed limitations under the Clean Air Act and the facility's Title 5 Permit. Steps shall be taken to prevent the discharge of pollutants into or on any land or water.

2. Burn-Off: Burn-off of ground cover will not be permitted.

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D. Erosion and Sediment Control Measures: Sediment control shall conform to State of Hawaii sediment control rules and regulations.

E. Storm water Pollution Prevention: Take all steps necessary to prevent pollutants from coming in contact with storm water discharge. The most significant high risk areas for storm water contamination will be identified by the USDA and the Contractor prior to commencing work. Preventive measures and best management practices (BMPs) shall be developed and implemented in potential risk areas.

1.18 CONTROL AND DISPOSAL OF SOLID, CHEMICAL, AND SANITARY WASTES

A. Rubbish, Debris and Garbage Waste shall be placed in Contractor-furnished, closed metal containers which are emptied on a regular schedule. Handling and disposal shall be conducted in a manner to prevent contamination of the site and other areas.

B. Chemical toilets shall be utilized in accordance with federal, state and local regulations.

1.19 CUTTING, WELDING, BRAZING, AND HOT WORK OPERATIONS

A. When cutting, welding, soldering, or brazing operations are performed, the Contractor shall obtain a burn permit from the Location representative. The burn permit shall be furnished to the Contracting Officer and posted at the job site.

Cutting and welding equipment used shall be in satisfactory operating condition and in good repair. Fully charged and operable fire extinguishers, appropriate for the type of possible fire, shall be available at the work area. Fire watchers shall be familiar with the facilities and procedures for sounding an alarm in the event of a fire. All work shall be carried out in conformance with Section 51B, National Fire Protection Association. Failure to comply with the standard, or the practice of unsafe work procedures, will be cause for a temporary delay of work by the Contracting Officer.

1.20 TRUCK HAULING

A. The Contractor shall be responsible for covering open-bodied vehicles that are transporting sand, gravel, fill materials, dirt, construction debris and any other material which may become airborne and/or possibly create air pollution while on the Project Site.

1.21 PRELIMINARY AND FINAL INSPECTIONS

A. The Contractor shall coordinate with the Contracting Officer at least 7 calendar days in advance of project completion to

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PART 3 EXECUTION

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SECTION 01730

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for operation and maintenance manuals, including the following:

1. Preparing and submitting operation and maintenance manuals for building operating systems and equipment.

2. Instruction of the Government's operating personnel in the operation and maintenance of building systems and equipment.

1.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Maintenance Manual Preparation: In preparation of maintenance manuals, use personnel thoroughly trained and experienced in the operation and maintenance of equipment or system involved.

1. Where maintenance manuals require written instructions, use personnel skilled in technical writing where necessary for communication of essential data.

2. Where maintenance manuals require drawings or diagrams, use drafters capable of preparing drawings clearly in an understandable format.

B. Instructions for the Government's Personnel: Use factory-trained instructors who are certified and experienced in the operation and maintenance of equipment or system involved to instruct the Government's operation and maintenance personnel.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Submittal Schedule: Comply with the following schedule for submitting operation and maintenance manuals:

1. Before substantial completion, when each installation that requires operation and maintenance manuals is nominally complete, submit 2 draft copies of each manual to the Government for review. Include a complete index or table of contents of each manual.

a. The Government will return one copy of the draft with comments within 10 calendar days of receipt.

1 Submit one copy of data in final form at least 10 calendar days before Substantial completion. The Government will return this copy within 7 calendar days after Substantial Completion, with comments.

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2 After final inspection, make corrections or modifications to comply with the Government's comments. Submit the specified number of copies of each approved manual to the Government within 7 calendar days of receipt of the Government's comments.

B. Form of Submittal: Prepare operation and maintenance manuals in the form of an instructional manual for use by the Government's operating personnel. Organize into suitable sets of manageable size. Where possible, assemble instructions for similar equipment into a single binder.

1. Binders: For each manual, provide heavy-duty, commercial-quality, 3-ring, vinyl-covered, loose-leaf binders, in thickness necessary to accommodate contents, sized to receive 8-1/2 x 11 inch paper. Provide a clear plastic sleeve on the spine to hold labels describing contents. Provide pockets in the covers to receive folded sheets.

a. Where two or more binders are necessary to accommodate data, correlate data in each binder into related groupings according to the Project Manual table of contents. Cross-reference other binders where necessary to provide essential information for proper operation or maintenance of the piece of equipment or system.

b. Identify each binder on front and spine, with the printed title "Operation and Maintenance Manual, Dedicated Circuits to Add PBARC Facilities and Equipment to 600KW Generator, Hilo, HI” and subject matter covered. Indicate volume number for multiple volume sets of manuals.

2. Dividers: Provide heavy paper dividers with celluloid-covered tabs for each separate Section. Mark each tab to indicate contents. Provide a typed description of the product and major parts of equipment included in the Section on each divider.

3. Protective Plastic Jackets: Provide protective, transparent, plastic jackets designed to enclose diagnostic software for computerized electronic equipment.

4. Text Material: Where maintenance manuals require written material, use the manufacturer's standard printed material. If manufacturer's standard printed material is not available, provide specially prepared data, neatly typewritten, on 8-1/2 x 11 inch p white bond paper.

5. Drawings: Where maintenance manuals require drawings or diagrams, provide reinforced, punched binder tabs on drawings and bind in with text.

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6. Where oversize drawings are necessary, fold drawings to the same size as text pages and use as a foldout.

7. If drawings are too large to be used practically as a foldout, place the drawing, neatly folded, in front or rear pocket of binder. Insert a typewritten page indicating drawing title, description of contents, and drawing location at the appropriate location in the manual.

1.4 MANUAL CONTENT

A. In each manual include information specified in the individual Specification Section and the following information for each major component of building equipment and its controls:

1. General system or equipment description.

2. Design factors and assumptions.

3. Copies of applicable Shop Drawings and Product Data.

4. System or equipment identification, including:

a. Name of manufacturer.

b. Model number.

c. Serial number of each component.

d. Name, address and phone number of local manufacturer's representative or supplier.

5. Operating instructions.

6. Emergency instructions.

7. Wiring diagrams.

8. Inspection and test procedures.

9. Maintenance procedures and schedules.

10. Precautions against improper use and maintenance.

11. Copies of warranties.

12. Repair instructions including spare parts listing.

13. Sources of required maintenance materials and related services.

14. Manual index.

B. Organize each manual into separate Sections for each piece of related equipment. As a minimum, each manual shall contain a title page; a table of contents; copies of Product Data, supplemented by Drawings and written text; and copies of each warranty, bond, and service contract issued.

1. Title Page: Provide a title page in a transparent, plastic envelope as the first sheet of each manual.

Provide the following information:

a. Subject matter covered by the manual.

b. Name and address of the Project.

c. Date of submittal.

d. Name, address, and telephone number of the

Contractor.

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e. Name and address of the Architect/Engineer.

f. Cross-reference to related systems in other operation and maintenance manuals.

2. Table of Contents: After title page, include a table of contents for each volume, arranged systematically according to the Project Manual format. Include a list of each product included, identified by product name or other appropriate identifying symbol and indexed to the content of the volume. Where a system requires more than one volume to accommodate data, provide a comprehensive table of contents for all volumes in each volume of the set.

3. General Information: Provide a general information section immediately following table of contents, listing each product included in the manual, identified by product name. Under each product, list the name, address, and telephone number of the subcontractor or Installer and the maintenance contractor. Clearly identify the extent of responsibility of each of these entities. Include a local source for parts and equipment.

4. Product Data: Where the manuals include manufacturer's standard printed data, include only sheets that are pertinent to the part or product installed. Mark each sheet to identify each part or product included in the installation. Where the Project includes more than one item in a tabular format, identify each item, using appropriate references from the Contract Documents.

Identify data that is applicable to the installation, and delete references to information that is not applicable.

5. Written Text: Prepare written text to provide necessary information where manufacturer's standard printed data is not available, and the information is necessary for proper operation and maintenance of equipment or systems. Prepare written text where it is necessary to provide additional information or to supplement data included in the manual. Organize text in a consistent format under separate headings for different procedures. Where necessary, provide a logical sequence of instruction for each operation or maintenance procedure.

6. Drawings: Provide specially prepared drawings where necessary to supplement manufacturer's printed data to illustrate the relationship of component parts of equipment or systems or to provide control or flow diagrams. Coordinate these drawings with information contained in project record drawings to ensure correct illustration of the completed installation.

7. Warranties, Bonds, and Service Contracts: Provide a copy of each warranty, bond, or service contract in the appropriate manual for the information of the

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Government's operating personnel. Provide written data outlining procedures to follow in the event of product failure. List circumstances and conditions that would affect validity of warranty or bond. Refer to Section 01740, Warranties and Bonds, for definitions and requirements.

Do not use original project record documents as part of

Operation and Maintenance manuals.

1.5 EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS MAINTENANCE MANUAL

A. Distribution: Submit three copies of each manual, in final form, on equipment and systems to the Government for distribution. Provide separate manuals for each unit of equipment, each operating system, and each electric and electronic system.

Refer to individual Specification sections for additional requirements on operation and maintenance of the various pieces of equipment and operating systems.

B. Equipment and Systems: Provide the following information for each piece of equipment, each building operating system, and each electric or electronic system.

1. Description: Provide a complete description of each unit and related component parts, including the following:

a. Equipment or system function.

b. Operating characteristics.

c. Limiting conditions.

d. Performance curves.

e. Engineering data and tests.

f. Complete nomenclature and number of replacement parts.

2. Manufacturer's Information: For each manufacturer of a component part or piece of equipment, provide the following:

a. Printed operation and maintenance instructions.

b. Assembly drawings and diagrams required for maintenance.

c. List of items recommended to be stocked as spare parts.

3. Maintenance Procedures: Provide information detailing essential maintenance procedures, including the following:

a. Routine operations.

b. Troubleshooting guide.

c. Disassembly, repair, and reassembly.

d. Alignment, adjusting, and checking.

4. Operating Procedures: Provide information on equipment

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a. Startup procedures.

b. Equipment or system break-in.

c. Routine and normal operating instructions.

d. Regulation and control procedures.

e. Instructions on stopping.

f. Shutdown and emergency instructions.

g. Summer and winter operating instructions.

h. Required sequences for electric or electronic systems.

i. Special operating instructions.

5. Servicing Schedule: Provide a schedule of routine servicing and lubrication requirements, including a list of required lubricants for equipment with moving parts.

6. Controls: Provide a description of the sequence of operation and as-installed control diagrams by the control manufacturer for systems requiring controls.

7. Coordination Drawings: Provide each Contractor's Coordination Drawings. Provide as-installed, color-coded, piping diagrams, where required for identification.

8. Valve Tags: Provide charts of valve-tag numbers, with the location and function of each valve.

9. Circuit Directories: For electric and electronic systems, provide complete circuit directories of panelboards, including the following:

a. Electric service.

b. Controls.

c. Communication.

C. Equipment and Systems Manual: Provide complete information in the equipment and systems manual on products specified in Divisions 15 and 16.

1.6 INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE GOVERNMENT'S PERSONNEL

A. Prior to Substantial Completion, instruct the Government's personnel in operation, adjustment, and maintenance of products, equipment, and systems. Provide instruction at mutually agreed upon times.

1. For equipment that requires seasonal operation, provide similar instruction during other seasons.

2. Use operation and maintenance manuals for each piece of equipment or system as the basis of instruction. Review contents in detail to explain all aspects of operation and maintenance.

3. Length of training time determined based upon specific equipment manufacturers' recommendations and as coordinated with Government's personnel.

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SECTION 01740

WARRANTIES AND BONDS

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section specifies general administrative and procedural requirements for warranties and bonds required by the Contract Documents, including manufacturer’s standard warranties on products and special warranties.

1. Section 01730, Operation and Maintenance Data, specifies requirements for O&M Manuals.

2. Project Record Document requirements are included in Section 01781, Project Record Documents.

3. Specific requirements for warranties for the Work and products and installations that are specified to be warranted are included in individual specification sections.

4. Certifications and other commitments and agreements for continuing services to Government are specified elsewhere in the Contract Documents.

B. Disclaimers and Limitations: Manufacturer's disclaimers and limitations on product warranties do not relieve the Contractor of the warranty on the Work that incorporates the products, nor does it relieve suppliers, manufacturers and subcontractors required to countersign special warranties with the Contractor.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Standard Product Warranties are preprinted written warranties published by individual manufacturers for particular products and are specifically endorsed by the manufacturer to the Government.

B. Special Warranties are written warranties required by or incorporated in the Contract Documents, either to extend time limits provided by standard warranties or to provide greater rights for the Government.

1.3 WARRANTY REQUIREMENTS

A. Related Damages and Losses: When correcting warranted Work that has failed, remove and replace other Work that has been damaged as a result of such failure or that must be removed and replaced to provide access for correction of warranted Work.

B. Reinstatement of Warranty: When Work covered by a warranty

SECTION 01740 Page 2 has failed and been corrected by replacement or rebuilding, reinstate the warranty by written endorsement. The reinstated warranty shall be equal to the original warranty with an equitable adjustment for depreciation.

C. Replacement Cost: Upon determination that Work covered by a warranty has failed, replace or rebuild the Work to an acceptable condition complying with requirements of Contract Documents. The Contractor is responsible for the cost of replacing or rebuilding defective Work regardless of whether the Government has benefited from use of the Work through a portion of its anticipated useful service life.

D. Government's Recourse: Written warranties made to the

Government are in addition to implied warranties, and shall not limit the duties, obligations, rights and remedies otherwise available under the law, nor shall warranty periods be interpreted as limitations on time in which the Government can enforce such other duties, obligations, rights, or remedies. Rejection of Warranties: The Government reserves the right to reject warranties and to limit selections to products with warranties not in conflict with requirements of the Contract Documents.

E. The Government reserves the right to refuse to accept Work for the Project where a special warranty, certification, or similar commitment is required on such Work or part of the Work, until evidence is presented that entities required to countersign such commitments shall do so.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit written warranties to the Contracting Officer prior to the date certified for Substantial Completion. If the Contractor's Certificate of Substantial Completion designates a commencement date for warranties other than the date of Substantial Completion for the Work, or a designated portion of the Work, submit written warranties upon request of the Contracting Officer.

B. When a designated portion of the Work is completed and occupied or used by the Government, by separate agreement with the Contractor during the construction period, submit properly executed warranties to the Contracting Officer within 15 calendar days of completion of that designated portion of the Work.

C. When a special warranty is required to be executed by the

Contractor, or the Contractor and a subcontractor, supplier or manufacturer, prepare a written document that contains appropriate terms and identification, ready for execution by the required parties. Submit a draft to the Contracting

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Officer for approval prior to final execution.

D. Prepare a written document utilizing the appropriate form, ready for execution by the Contractor, or the Contractor and subcontractor, supplier or manufacturer. Submit a draft to the Contracting Officer for approval prior to final execution.

1. Refer to individual Specification sections for specific content requirements, and particular requirements for submittal of special warranties.

E. Form of Submittal: At Final Completion, compile four copies of each required warranty and bond properly executed by the Contractor, or by the Contractor, subcontractor, supplier, or manufacturer. Organize the warranty documents into an orderly sequence based on the table of contents of the Project Manual, and submit to the Contracting Officer at the end of each phase of the Work.

F. Bind warranties and bonds in heavy-duty, commercial quality, durable 3-ring vinyl-covered loose-leaf binders, thickness as necessary to accommodate contents, and sized to receive 8-1/2 inch by 11-inch paper.

1. Provide heavy paper dividers with celluloid-covered tabs for each separate warranty. Mark the tab to identify the product or installation. Provide a typed description of the product or installation, including the name of the product, and the name, address and telephone number of the installer.

2. Identify each binder on the front and the spine with the typed or printed title "Warranties and Bonds," the Project title or name, and the name of the Contractor.

3. When operating and maintenance manuals are required for warranted construction, provide additional copies of each required warranty, as necessary, for inclusion in each required manual.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

PART 3 - EXECUTION

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SECTION 01781

PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for Project Record Documents, including the following:

1. As-built drawings.

2. As-built specifications.

3. Record product data.

4. Addenda.

5. Shop drawings.

6. Miscellaneous requested submittal data.

7. Change orders.

8. Other modifications to the Contract.

9. Photographs.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

A. As-Built Drawings: Comply with the following:

Number of Copies: Submit one full-size set of red-lined, marked-up as-built drawing prints.

B. As-Built Specifications: Submit one copy of red-lined, marked-up Project Specifications, including addenda and contract modifications.

C. Record Product Data: Submit one copy of each Product Data submittal.

Where Record Product Data is required as part of operation and maintenance manuals, submit marked-up Product Data as an insert in the manual instead of submittal as Record Product Data.

1.3 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

A. As-Built Drawings: Maintain one set of blue- or black-line white prints of the Contract Drawings and shop drawings.

1. Preparation: Mark As-Built Prints to show the actual installation where installation varies from that shown originally. Require individual or entity that obtained record data, whether individual or entity is Installer, subcontractor, or similar entity, to prepare the marked-up As-Built Prints.

a. Give particular attention to information on concealed elements that would be difficult to identify or measure and record later.

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b. Accurately record information in an understandable drawing technique.

c. Record data as soon as possible after obtaining it.

Record and check the markup before enclosing concealed installations.

2. Content: Types of items requiring marking include, but are not limited to, the following:

a. Dimensional changes to Drawings.

b. Revisions to details shown on Drawings.

c. Locations and depths of underground utilities.

d. Revisions to routing of piping and conduits.

e. Revisions to electrical circuitry.

f. Actual equipment locations.

g. Duct size and routing.

h. Locations of concealed internal utilities.

i. Changes made by Change Order or Construction Change

Directive.

j. Changes made following Government's written orders.

k. Details not on the original Contract Drawings.

l. Field records for variable and concealed conditions.

m. Record information on the Work that is shown only schematically.

1 Mark the Contract Drawings or Shop Drawings, whichever is most capable of showing actual physical conditions, completely and accurately. If Shop Drawings are marked, show cross-reference on the Contract Drawings.

2 Mark record sets with erasable, red-colored pencil.

Use other colors to distinguish between changes for different categories of the Work at the same location.

3 Mark important additional information that was either shown schematically or omitted from original Drawings.

4 Note Construction Change Directive numbers, alternate numbers, Change Order numbers, and similar identification, where applicable.

B. Record Drawings: Record Drawings are to be prepared by the AE upon receipt of the Contractor’s red-lined As-Built Drawings.

1.4 RECORD SPECIFICATIONS

A. Preparation: Mark Specifications to indicate the actual product installation where installation varies from that indicated in Specifications, addenda, and contract modifications.

1. Give particular attention to information on concealed products and installations that cannot be readily identified and recorded later.

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2. Mark copy with the proprietary name and model number of products, materials, and equipment furnished, including substitutions and product options selected.

3. Record the name of the manufacturer, supplier, Installer, and other information necessary to provide a record of selections made.

4. For each principal product, indicate whether Record Product Data has been submitted in operation and maintenance manuals instead of submitted as Record Product Data.

5. Note related Change Orders, As-Built Drawings, and Product Data where applicable.

B. Record Specifications: Record Specifications are to be prepared by the AE upon receipt of the Contractor’s red-lined As-Built Specifications.

1.5 RECORD PRODUCT DATA

A. Preparation: Mark Product Data to indicate the actual product installation where installation varies substantially from that indicated in Product Data submittal.

1. Give particular attention to information on concealed products and installations that cannot be readily identified and recorded later.

2. Include significant changes in the product delivered to Project site and changes in manufacturer's written instructions for installation.

3. Note related Change Orders, As-Built Drawings, and As-Built Specifications where applicable.

1.6 MISCELLANEOUS RECORD SUBMITTALS

A. Assemble miscellaneous records required by other Specification sections for miscellaneous record-keeping and submittal in connection with actual performance of the Work. Bind or file miscellaneous records and identify each, ready for continued use and reference.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

Not used.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 RECORDING AND MAINTENANCE

A. Recording: Maintain one copy of each submittal during the construction period for Project Record Document purposes. Post changes and modifications to Project Record Documents as they

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B. Maintenance of Record Documents: Store Record Documents in the field apart from the Contract Documents used for construction.

Do not use Project Record Documents for construction purposes.

Maintain Record Documents in good order and in a clean, dry, legible condition, protected from deterioration and loss. Provide access to Project Record Documents for Government’s reference during normal working hours.

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SECTION 26 20 00

INTERIOR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

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PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to in the text by the basic designation only.

ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)

ASTM B1 (2013) Standard Specification for Hard-Drawn

Copper Wire

ASTM B8 (2011) Standard Specification for Concentric-

Lay-Stranded Copper Conductors, Hard, Medium- Hard, or Soft

ASTM D709 (2013) Laminated Thermosetting Materials

INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS (IEEE)

IEEE 100 (2000; Archived) The Authoritative Dictionary of IEEE Standards Terms

IEEE 81 (2012) Guide for Measuring Earth Resistivity, Ground Impedance, and Earth Surface Potentials of a Ground System

IEEE C2 (2012; Errata 2012; INT 1-4 2012; INT 5-7

2013) National Electrical Safety Code

INTERNATIONAL ELECTRICAL TESTING ASSOCIATION (NETA)

NETA ATS (2013) Standard for Acceptance Testing

Specifications for Electrical Power Equipment and Systems

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (NEMA)

ANSI C80.1 (2005) American National Standard for

Electrical Rigid Steel Conduit (ERSC)

ANSI C80.3 (2005) American National Standard for

Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT)

NEMA 250 (2008) Enclosures for Electrical Equipment

(1000 Volts Maximum)

NEMA ICS 1 (2000; R 2008; E 2010) Standard for

Industrial Control and Systems: General Requirements

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NEMA ICS 2 (2000; R 2005; Errata 2008) Standard for

Controllers, Contactors, and Overload Relays Rated 600 V

NEMA ICS 6 (1993; R 2011) Enclosures

NEMA KS 1 (2013) Enclosed and Miscellaneous

Distribution Equipment Switches (600 V Maximum)

NEMA RN 1 (2005; R 2013) Polyvinyl-Chloride (PVC)

Externally Coated Galvanized Rigid Steel Conduit and Intermediate Metal Conduit

NEMA ST 20 (1992; R 1997) Standard for Dry-Type

Transformers for General Applications

NEMA TP 1 (2002) Guide for Determining Energy

Efficiency for Distribution Transformers

NEMA WD 1 (1999; R 2005; R 2010) Standard for General

Color Requirements for Wiring Devices

NEMA WD 6 (2012) Wiring Devices Dimensions

Specifications

NEMA Z535.4 (2011) American National Standard for Product

Safety Signs and Labels

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)

NFPA 70 (2014; AMD 1 2013; Errata 1 2013; AMD 2 2013;

Errata 2 2013; AMD 3 2014; Errata 3 2014) National Electrical Code

NFPA 70E (2012; Errata 2012) Standard for Electrical

Safety in the Workplace

U.S. NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION (NARA)

29 CFR 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lock Out/Tag

Out)

UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES (UL)

UL 1 (2005; Reprint Jul 2012) Standard for

Flexible Metal Conduit

UL 1242 (2006; Reprint Mar 2014) Standard for

Electrical Intermediate Metal Conduit -- Steel

UL 1283 (2005; Reprint Feb 2013) Electromagnetic

Interference Filters

UL 1449 (2014) Surge Protective Devices

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UL 1561 (2011; Reprint Sep 2012) Dry-Type General

Purpose and Power Transformers

UL 360 (2013; Reprint Aug 2014) Liquid-Tight

Flexible Steel Conduit

UL 44 (2014; Reprint Jun 2014) Thermoset-Insulated

Wires and Cables

UL 467 (2007) Grounding and Bonding Equipment

UL 486A-486B (2013; Reprint Feb 2014) Wire Connectors

UL 486C (2013; Reprint Feb 2014) Splicing Wire

Connectors

UL 489 (2013; Reprint Mar 2014) Molded-Case Circuit

Breakers, Molded-Case Switches, and Circuit- Breaker Enclosures

UL 498 (2012; Reprint Feb 2014) Attachment Plugs and

Receptacles

UL 5 (2011) Surface Metal Raceways and Fittings

UL 50 (2007; Reprint Apr 2012) Enclosures for

Electrical Equipment, Non-environmental Considerations

UL 510 (2005; Reprint Jul 2013) Polyvinyl Chloride, Polyethylene and Rubber Insulating Tape

UL 514A (2013) Metallic Outlet Boxes

UL 514B (2012; Reprint Jun 2014) Conduit, Tubing and

Cable Fittings

UL 6 (2007; reprint Nov 2010) Electrical Rigid

Metal Conduit-Steel

UL 67 (2009; Reprint Jan 2013) Standard for

Panelboards

UL 797 (2007; Reprint Dec 2012) Electrical Metallic

Tubing -- Steel

UL 83 (2014) Thermoplastic-Insulated Wires and

Cables

UL 869A (2006) Reference Standard for Service

Equipment

UL 870 (2008; Reprint Feb 2013) Standard for

Wireways, Auxiliary Gutters, and Associated Fittings

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