Specifications_-_Cloth_Insulated_Wiring_Replacement.pdf

SPECIFICATIONS

CLOTH INSULATED WIRING

REPLACEMENT

USDA, ARS, NATIONAL SEDIMENTATION LAB

OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI

Prepared For:

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Agricultural Research Service

Prepared By:

THE JOHNSON-McADAMS FIRM, P.A.

Greenwood, Mississippi

March 31, 2016

TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1

USDA-ARS

TITLE: CLOTH INSULATED WIRING REPLACEMENT

OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section Number Paragraph Title

DIVISION 01 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 01 Warranty of Construction 01 00 11 General Paragraphs 01 00 21 Contractor Quality Control 01 33 00 Submittal Procedures 01 50 00 Project Closeout 01 57 50 Temporary Environmental Controls 01 78 23 Operation and Maintenance Data

DIVISION 26 ELECTRICAL

26 05 00 Electrical General 26 05 01 Work in Existing Facilities 26 05 19 Conductors 26 05 26 Grounding 26 05 33.01 Raceways 26 05 33.02 Outlet Boxes and Junction Boxes 26 24 16 Panelboards 26 27 26 Switches and Receptacles

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CLOTH INSULATED WIRING REPLACEMENT, OXFORD, MS 1504-E

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SECTION 01 00 01

WARRANTY OF CONSTRUCTION

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 WARRANTY OF CONSTRUCTION

1.1.1 General

In addition to any other warranties set out elsewhere in this contract, the Contractor warrants that work performed under this contract conforms to the contract requirements and is free of any defect of equipment, material or design furnished, or workmanship performed by the Contractor or any of his subcontractors or suppliers at any tier. Such warranty shall continue for a period of one year from the date of final acceptance of the project. Under this warranty, the Contractor shall remedy at his own expense any such failure to conform or any such defect. In addition, the Contractor shall remedy at his own expense any damage to Government owned or controlled real or personal property, when that damage is the result of the Contractor's failure to conform to contract requirements or any such defect of equipment, material, workmanship, or design. The Contractor shall also restore any work damaged in fulfilling the terms of this clause. The Contractor's warranty with respect to work repaired or replaced hereunder will run for one year from the date of such repair or replacement.

1.1.2 Notification and Compliance

The Government shall notify the Contractor in writing within a reasonable time after the discovery of any failure, defect, or damage. Should the Contractor fail to remedy any failure, defect, or damage described in paragraph 1.1.1 above within a reasonable time after receipt of notice thereof, the Government shall have the right to replace or repair and have the cost billed to the Contractor.

1.2 EXPRESSED WARRANTY

In addition to the other rights and remedies provided by this clause, all subcontractors', manufacturers', and suppliers' warranties expressed or implied, respecting any work and materials shall, at the direction of the Government, be enforced by the Contractor for the benefit of the Government. In such case, if the Contractor's warranty under paragraph 1.1.1 above has expired, any suit directed by the Government to enforce a subcontractor's, manufacturer's, or supplier's warranty shall be at the expense of the Government. The Contractor shall obtain any warranties which the subcontractors, manufacturers, or suppliers would give in normal commercial practice. If so directed by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall require any such warranties to be executed in writing to the Government.

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1.3 LATENT DEFECTS

The Warranty specified herein shall not limit the Government's rights with respect to latent defects, gross mistake, or fraud.

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GENERAL PARAGRAPHS

1.1 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

1.1.1 Work To Be Done

The work to be done consists of furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment and performing all work in strict accordance with these specifications for Cloth Insulated Wiring Replacement, USDA, ARS, Oxford, Mississippi.

1.1.2 Location

The site of work contemplated by this specification is at National Sedimentation Laboratory located at the USDA, ARS in Oxford, Mississippi.

1.1.3 Principal Features of Work:

A. Replace panel boards, conductors and wiring devices for the 1957 wing.

Demolish existing conductors, reuse existing conduit where feasible.

Phase and coordinate outages with onsite personnel.

B. Phasing:

a. Phase I – See Sheet E0.2

b. Phase II - See Sheet E0.2

Note: The above general outline of principal features of the work does not in any way limit the responsibility of the Contractor to perform all work and furnish all labor and materials required by the plans and specifications. The term "provide" as used in the specifications and on the plans means to furnish and install the work indicated.

1.2 SITE VISIT

A site visit and inspection tour will be held at National Sedimentation Laboratory, USDA, ARS at Oxford, Mississippi. All potential bidders will be notified of the exact time and date and are strongly urged to attend the site visit. Inspection may only be made at this time, unless prior written approval is obtained to inspect at another date and time. Contact:

U.S. Department of Agriculture, ARS, WBSC

Attn: Ms. Cindy Cose 1001 Hollemann Drive East College Station, 77840 Tel. No.: (979) 260-9447 Email: cindy.cose@ars.usda.gov

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1.3 COORDINATION OF WORK

1.3.1 Work space and space available for storing materials shall be subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer. Do not store materials and equipment in other than assigned areas.

1.3.2 Execute work so as to interfere as little as possible with normal functioning of the facility, including operations of utility services and any existing equipment, and with work being done by others.

1.3.3 Minimize interference of construction activities with the flow of traffic by keeping roads, walks and entrances to grounds, to parking areas and to occupied areas of buildings clear of construction materials, debris, construction equipment and vehicles except where noted on plans or in specifications. Provide unobstructed access to areas required to remain in operation.

1.3.4 The Contractor shall complete all work within 180 consecutive calendar days after Notice to Proceed. Within 14 calendar days after Contract Award, the Contractor shall provide the Government with a detailed schedule of dates on which the Contractor plans to accomplish the work. In addition, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer 20 days in advance of starting work. A planned work schedule shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer for approval. The schedule shall include a detailed description of the methods and equipment to be used for each operation and the sequence of operations. This schedule shall be updated monthly and submitted to the Contracting Officer for approval.

1.3.5 The Contractor shall take all measures and provide all material necessary for protecting existing equipment, property, and ongoing operations in affected areas of construction against dust, noise and debris.

1.3.6 Power sources for the Contractor's operations will be available and supplied by the Government to the Contractor as long as its use does not interfere with the operations of the Government's facilities. Water sources will be available and supplied by the Government to the Contractor as long as its use does not interfere with the operations of any building. The Contractor is responsible for extending utility sources to his work locations. Such extensions shall be removed after work is completed, to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer.

1.3.7 All references in the specifications to the Contracting Officer and

Contracting Officer's Representative shall constitute referrals initially to the Contracting Officer's Representative.

1.3.8 Contractor shall provide sanitary facilities for use by his employees and the employees of his subcontractors working on job site.

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1.4 DRAWINGS

1.4.1 All dimensions shown of existing work and all dimensions required for work that is to be connected with existing work shall be verified by the Contractor by actual field measurements. Any work at variance with that specified or shown on the drawings, shall not be performed by the Contractor until the Contractor has received approval in writing from the Contracting Officer.

1.5 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS (MSDS)

Material Safety Data Sheets must be submitted to the Contracting Officer prior to the commencement of any work with any substance that may be considered hazardous.

1.6 UTILITIES OR STRUCTURAL ITEMS CONFLICTING WITH PROPOSED

CONSTRUCTION

In the event the Contractor finds an area where existing utilities or structural items conflict with proposed construction, the Contracting Officer shall be notified immediately. The Contractor shall then propose a method of solving the problem.

Work shall not resume in the problem area until the Contractor has received written approval from the Contracting Officer. There shall be no additional cost to the Government.

1.7 ACCEPTANCE OF WORK

1.7.1 Final inspection will not be made until the contract work is completed. The Contractor shall notify in writing the Contracting Officer fifteen working days prior to the date on which the work will be ready for final inspection.

1.7.2 Final inspection and acceptance of the work shown by the drawings and specifications forming a part of this contract shall not be binding or conclusive on the Government if it shall be shown that (1) the Contractor has willfully or through collusion with persons or firms engaged in the performance of the contract supplied inferior materials, equipment, or workmanship, or (2) the Contractor has otherwise departed from the terms of the contract.

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CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL

1.1 GENERAL

This section covers the quality control inspection, sampling, and testing of all materials, services, and workmanship required to be performed by the contract drawings, specifications, and other contract requirements. The Contractor shall perform all quality control inspection, sampling, and testing required by this contract and shall review and certify that each submittal is correct and in strict conformance with the contract drawings and specifications for all shop drawings and lists of materials, fixtures, and equipment. All work performed under this contract shall be in strict accordance procedures and requirements detailed on the plans and specifications.

1.1.1 Certificate of Compliance

Upon completion of the contract work and prior to final acceptance, the Contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer a certificate of compliance which states that all materials, equipment, design, and workmanship incorporated in the work are in strict compliance with contract drawings and specifications except for approved deviations.

The certificates of compliance shall be signed and dated by both the manufacturer’s representative and the Contractor. Based upon this certificate of compliance and other contract requirements, the Contractor shall be responsible for correcting at his expense any defects, omissions, and deviations (other than those previously approved) which are detected during the contract period or during the one year warranty period as defined in SECTION 01 00 01, WARRANTY OF

CONSTRUCTION.

1.2 INSPECTION

The Contractor shall inspect all materials, services, and workmanship to assure conformance with contract requirements.

1.3 REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF SHOP DRAWINGS, SUBMITTALS,

MATERIALS, FIXTURES, AND EQUIPMENT

1.3.1 Prior to submission to the Government for approval, the Contractor shall review and certify that all shop drawings, submittals, lists of materials, fixtures, and equipment as called for under the various headings of these specifications are correct and in strict compliance with the contract drawings and specifications. These drawings, submittals and lists shall be accurate, complete, and adequately detailed.

The top copy of data comprising each item listed on the transmittal form shall be identified as having received the quality control inspector's approval by being so

SECTION 01 00 21 Page 2 stamped, signed and dated. Approval of shop drawings, submittals, materials, fixtures, and equipment by the Contracting Officer will not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility for any errors which may exist and the Contractor shall be responsible for the satisfactory construction of all work. All samples of materials submitted as required by these specifications shall be properly identified and labeled for ready identification, and upon being approved, stored at the site of the work for jobsite use until all work has been accepted by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall provide four (4) sets of all shop drawings.

1.3.2 All proposed deviations required by the Contractor shall be noted in the "Remarks" column of the Form. The Contractor shall set forth in writing the reason for any deviations and annotate such deviations on the shop drawing. The Government reserves the right to rescind inadvertent approval of shop drawings containing unnoted deviations.

1.4 DAILY RECORDS

The Contractor shall maintain a daily record of quality control measures performed for each shift of Contractor or Subcontractor operations on an appropriate format.

These records shall provide factual evidence that continuous quality control inspections have been performed, including but not limited to the following: job progress, problems encountered; problems resolved; type and number of inspections; results of inspections or tests including all computations; nature of defects; causes for rejection; safety violations; proposed remedial action; and corrective action taken. These records shall cover both conforming and defective items and shall include a statement that all supplies and materials incorporated in the work are in full compliance with the terms of the contract. The Contractor shall maintain a current record of all inspections and shall furnish to the Contracting Officer on a daily basis, legible copies of all inspection records for his permanent retention.

The daily records of inspections shall cover all work placement subsequent to the previous report, and shall be verified by the Contractor's designated representative.

1.5 RECURRING DEFICIENCIES

If recurring deficiencies in an item or items being inspected by the Contractor indicate that the inspection system is not providing adequate quality control, the Contractor shall take such corrective measures as deemed necessary by the Contracting Officer.

1.6 CONFLICTS

In the event of a difference of opinion between the Contractor and the Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer shall govern.

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SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

1. SHOP DRAWINGS

The Contractor shall furnish the Contracting Officer six copies with such promptness as to cause no delay in this work or the work of any other contractors, one sepia copy of the shop drawings as required for the various subheadings for the Contracting Officer's approval. Shop drawings of any other subcontractor should be reviewed and approved by each subcontractor where their contract work comes in contact with or interferes with that of another subcontractor.

1.1 The Contracting Officer's approval, however, shall not relieve the

Contractor from responsibility for errors in shop drawings. Shop drawings are the instruments of the Contractor, not the Contracting Officer; the Drawings and Specifications shall always be final.

2. SAMPLES

Within and not later than thirty (30) days from the date of the General Contract, the General Contractor shall have secured and submitted to the Contracting Officer for his consideration, two samples of each kind and grade of materials and finish as noted under the various headings of the specifications. These samples shall be finished completely and shall accurately represent the work as it is proposed to be installed. The Contracting Officer will give immediate consideration to such samples and shall notify the General Contractor within ten (10) days after receipt of either approval or rejection. If such samples are rejected, the General Contractor shall, without delay, submit corrected samples for approval, and shall continue to do so until such approval is given the Contracting Officer. All approvals will be given by the Contracting Officer to the General Contractor in writing.

2.1 It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to obtain materials at such time as to cause no delay to the project. No allowance for additional time nor substitution of approved materials will be allowed for Contractor's negligence in late ordering of materials.

3. PRODUCT DATA

Submit six copies of preprinted material such as illustrations, standard schedules, performance charts, instructions, brochures, diagrams, manufacturer=s descriptive literature, catalog data, and other data to illustrate portion of work.

4. O & M MANUALS

O & M Manuals shall be submitted in accordance with Section 01 78 23 OPERATION

AND MAINTENANCE DATA.

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5. GOVERNMENT ACTIONS POSSIBLE

Submittals will be returned to the Contractor with one of the following notations:

a. Submittals marked “approved” or “approved as submitted” authorize

Contractor to proceed with work covered.

b. Submittals marked “approved as noted” or “approval except as noted;

resubmission not required” authorize Contractor to proceed with work as noted provided the Contractor takes no exception to the notations.

c. Submittals marked “revise and resubmit” or “disapproved” indicate submittal is incomplete or does not comply with design concept or requirements of the contract documents and shall be resubmitted with appropriate changes. No work shall proceed for this item until resubmittal is approved.

6. SUBMITTAL REGISTER

Contractor shall submit items as indicated in each specification section.

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SECTION 01 50 00

PROJECT CLOSEOUT

1.1 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

At the completion of the project, the Contracting Officer will furnish the Contractor, free of charge, one set of drawings on which the Contractor will indicate all variations in locations, construction, equipment, etc. from that shown on the original Drawings.

They shall also indicate the exact location, size, etc. of the following:

a. Service conductors, panels and transformers.

1.2 SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION AND COMPLETION OF PUNCH LIST

CORRECTIONS

Set date and notify Contracting Officer as to time construction will be ready for preliminary punch list and, upon completion of that list, set time and date for inspection of punch list corrections. The failure to include any items on such list does not alter the responsibility of the Contractor to complete all Work in accordance with the Contract Documents. When the Contracting Officer on the basis of an inspection, determines that the Work or designated portion thereof is sufficiently complete, in accordance with the Contract Documents, so that the Owner or separate contractors can occupy or utilize the Work or designated portion thereof for the use for which it is intended, he will prepare a Certificate of Substantial Completion which shall establish the Date of Substantial Completion, shall state the responsibilities of the Owner and the Contractor for security, maintenance, heat, utilities, damage to the Work, and insurance, and shall fix the time within which the Contractor shall complete the items listed therein or attached thereto. Warranties required by the Contract Documents shall commence on the Date of Substantial Completion of the Work or designated portion thereof unless otherwise provided in the Certificate of Substantial Completion.

The Certificate of Substantial Completion shall be submitted to the Owner and the Contractor for their written acceptance of the responsibilities assigned to them in such Certificate.

1.3 FINAL INSPECTION

The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer and Owner in writing 10 days prior to the date that the project will be ready for final inspection. An inspection of the project will be made by the Contracting Officer and Contractor at a mutually agreed upon time. If the project is complete, in the opinion of the Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer shall issue a certificate as set forth hereinafter. Minor unfinished items of work may be excluded from the certificate. The Contracting Officer and Contractor shall mutually agree on a date for the completion of these items of work.

Should the Contractor fail to complete the work within the agreed time, the Owner

SECTION 01 50 00 Page 2 shall have the option of having the unfinished work completed.

1.4 RELEASE OF LIENS AND CERTIFICATION ALL BILLS ARE PAID

The Contractor, before final acceptance is given by the Contracting Officer, shall furnish for himself and all sub-contractors, in triplicate, duly certified by a notary, a full release of liens, damages, and a guarantee that all materials and labor are paid in accordance with the Contractual Documents.

1.5 GUARANTEE

The Contractor, before final acceptance by the Contracting Officer, shall furnish the

Owner, in triplicate, a written notarized guarantee. All Contractors shall guarantee their work for a period of one year from the date of Substantial Completion as stated by the Contracting Officer. Neither the final Certificate for Payment, nor any provision in the Contract Documents shall relieve the contractors of their responsibility for negligence or defective materials or workmanship within the extent and period covered by law; and upon written notice he shall remedy any defects due thereto, and pay all expenses for any damages to other work resulting therefrom. Emergency defective workmanship and defective materials within the year's guarantee shall be corrected within a few days after receipt of a written order from the Contracting Officer. Any items that are not considered of an emergency nature by the Contracting Officer may be corrected prior to the expiration of the Guarantee period.

1.5.1 The wording for the Guarantee shall be as follows:

"We hereby guarantee all work performed by us on the above captioned project to be free from defective materials and workmanship for a period of one year, or for such longer period of time as may be called for in the Contractual Documents for such portions of the work."

1.6 OTHER FINAL DOCUMENTS

Deliver to the Owner, through the Contracting Officer, all required bonds, warranties, individual guarantees, etc. that are required by the various following sections of these specifications.

1.7 ACCEPTANCE

Upon satisfactory submittal of the above documents the Contracting Officer shall issue to the Owner a certificate recommending final acceptance of the project. Minor unfinished items of work may be listed on the certificate and excepted from final acceptance. A sum sufficient to cover the cost of completing these unfinished items of work will be withheld by the Owner from the final payment. All other funds including retainage shall be due and payable upon receipt by the Owner of the Contracting Officer's certificate. Upon certification by the Contracting Officer that the

SECTION 01 50 00 Page 3 items of work have been completed, all monies withheld by the Owner shall be due the Contractor.

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TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS

1.1 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

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.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)

40 CFR 112 Regulations on Oil Pollution Prevention

40 CFR 261 Regulations Identifying Hazardous Waste

40 CFR 262 Regulations for Hazardous Waste Generators

40 CFR 263 Regulations for Hazardous Waste Transporters

40 CFR 264 Regulations for Owners and Operators of Permitted

Hazardous Waste Facilities

40 CFR 403 General Pretreatment Standards

PL 96 510 Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act of 1980

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

49 CFR 171 Standards for Transportation of Hazardous Materials

49 CFR 172 Hazardous Materials Tables and Regulations

49 CFR 178 Regulations for Shipping Container Specifications

1.2 DEFINITIONS

1.2.1 Sediment

Soil and other debris that have eroded and have been transported by runoff water or wind.

1.2.2 Solid Waste

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Rubbish, debris, garbage, and other discarded solid materials, except hazardous waste as defined in paragraph entitled, "Hazardous Waste," resulting from industrial, commercial, and agricultural operations and from community activities.

1.2.3 Rubbish

Combustible and noncombustible wastes such as paper, boxes, glass, crockery, metal, lumber, cans, and bones.

1.2.4 Debris

Combustible and noncombustible wastes such as ashes and waste materials resulting from construction or maintenance and repair work, leaves, and tree trimmings.

1.2.5 Chemical Waste

This includes salts, acids, alkalies, herbicides, pesticides, and organic chemicals.

1.2.6 Sanitary Wastes

1.2.6.1 Sewage

Waste characterized as domestic sanitary sewage.

1.2.6.2 Garbage

Refuse and scraps resulting from preparation, cooking, dispensing, and consumption of food.

1.2.7 Hazardous Waste

Hazardous substances as defined in 40 CFR 261 or as defined by applicable state and local regulations.

1.2.8 Oily Waste

Petroleum products and bituminous materials.

1.2.9 Landscape Features

Trees, plants, shrubs and ground covers.

1.2.10 Hazardous Substances

As defined in EPA PL 96-510.

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1.2.11 Hazardous Materials

As defined in DOT Regulation 49 CFR 171 and listed in 49 CFR 172.

1.3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS

Provide and maintain, during the life of the contract, environmental protection as defined. Plan for and provide environmental protective measures to control pollution that develops during normal construction practice. Plan for and provide environmental protective measures required to correct conditions that develop during the construction of permanent or temporary environmental features associated with the project. Comply with Federal, state, and local regulations pertaining to the environment, including water, air, solid waste, hazardous waste and substances, oily substances and noise pollution.

PART 2 EXECUTION

2.1 NATURAL RESOURCES

Preserve the natural resources within the project boundaries and outside the limits of permanent work. Restore to an equivalent or improved condition upon completion of work. Confine construction activities to within the limits of the work indicated or specified.

2.1.1 Landscape Features

Do not remove, cut, deface, injure, or destroy existing landscape features without the Contracting Officer's permission. Do not fasten or attach ropes, cables, or guys to existing nearby trees for anchorages, unless authorized by the Contracting Officer.

Where such use of attach ropes, cables, or guys is authorized, the Contractor shall be responsible for any resultant damage.

2.1.1.1 Protection

Protect existing landscape features which are to remain and which may be injured, bruised, defaced, or otherwise damaged by construction operations. By approved excavation, remove trees with 30 percent or more of their root systems destroyed.

2.1.1.2 Replacement

Remove existing landscape features scarred or damaged by equipment operations, and replace with equivalent, undamaged features. Obtain the Contracting Officer's approval before replacement.

2.1.2 Water Resources

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2.1.2.1 Oily and Hazardous Substances

Prevent oily or other hazardous substances from entering the ground, drainage areas, or local bodies of water. Take precautions to ensure that no oil or other hazardous material is released to the water, land, sanitary sewer system, or storm sewer system. Environmental requirements for the prevention of oil spills are contained in 40 CFR 112. For oil and hazardous substance spills which may be large enough to violate Federal, State or Local Regulations, the Contracting Officer shall be verbally notified immediately. Clean up any spills of oil or hazardous substances which result from the Contractor's operations. If the Contractor can not clean up any spill in a timely manner, the Government will perform the cleanup at the Contractor's expense.

2.1.3 Fish and Wildlife Resources

Do not disturb fish and wildlife. Do not alter water flows or otherwise disturb the native habitat adjacent to the project and critical to the survival of fish and wildlife, except as indicated or specified.

2.2 HISTORICAL AND ARCHEOLOGICAL RESOURCES

Carefully preserve and report immediately to the Contracting Officer items having possible historical or archeological interest which are discovered in the course of work. Protect monuments, markers, and works of art.

2.3 EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL

2.3.1 Burnoff

Burnoff of the ground cover is prohibited.

2.3.2 Protection of Erodible Soils

Immediately finish the earthwork brought to a final grade, as indicated or specified.

Immediately protect the side slopes and back slopes upon completion of rough grading. Plan and conduct earthwork to minimize the duration of exposure of unprotected soils.

2.3.3 Temporary Protection of Erodible Soils

Provide the following methods to prevent erosion and control sedimentation.

2.3.3.1 Mechanical Retardation and Control of Runoff

Mechanically retard and control the rate of runoff from the construction site. Provide

SECTION 01 57 50 Page 5 diversion ditches, benches, and berms to retard and divert runoff to protected drainage courses.

2.3.3.2 Seeding

Provide seeding where ground is disturbed. Include topsoil or nutriment during the seeding operation necessary to establish or re-establish a suitable stand of grass.

2.4 SOLID AND SANITARY WASTES

Pick up solid wastes, and place in containers which are regularly emptied. Prevent contamination of the site and other areas when handling and disposing wastes. On completion, leave the areas clean. Control and dispose of wastes.

2.4.1 Disposal of Solid Wastes

Dispose of solid wastes in accordance with the requirements specified.

2.4.1.1 Removal From Government Property

Remove solid wastes from Government property.

2.4.2 Garbage Disposal

Place garbage in approved containers, and move to a pickup point or disposal area, where directed.

2.4.3 Sewage, Odor, and Pest Control

Dispose of sewage through connection to a municipal or district sanitary sewage system, where such a system is not available, use chemical toilets. Empty wastes into a municipal, district, or station sanitary sewage system. Provide pest control and elimination of odors. No substances shall be disposed of which will interfere with treatment plant operations in accordance with 40 CFR 403.

2.5 HAZARDOUS WASTES

2.5.1 General

Handle generated hazardous wastes in accordance with 40 CFR 262. Store hazardous waste in approved containers in accordance with 49 CFR 178. Label to identify the type of waste and the date the container was filled. Remove the containers from the project site, and store and dispose of hazardous waste in accordance with 40 CFR 263 and 264. For hazardous wastes spills, verbally notify the Contracting Officer immediately.

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2.5.2 Petroleum Products

Conduct the fueling and lubricating of equipment and motor vehicles to protect against spills and evaporation. Dispose of lubricants and excess oils.

2.6 DUST

Keep dust down at all times, including during nonworking periods. Sprinkle or treat, with dust suppressants, the soil at the site, haul roads, and other areas disturbed by operations. Dry power brooming will not be permitted. Instead, use vacuuming, wet mopping, wet sweeping, or wet power brooming. Air blowing will be permitted only for cleaning nonparticulate debris such as steel reinforcing bars.

2.7 ABRASIVE BLASTING

Provide tarpaulin drop cloths and windscreens to enclose abrasive blasting operations to confine and collect dust, abrasive agent, paint chips, and other debris.

Dispose of abrasive blasting debris.

2.8 NOISE

Make the maximum use of low-noise emission products, as certified by the EPA.

Blasting or use of explosives will not be permitted without written permission from the Contracting Officer, and then only during the designated times.

2.9 FOOD

Preparation, cooking and dispensing of food products will not be permitted.

2.10 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION

Remove temporary construction facilities including haul roads, work areas, structures, foundations of temporary structures, and stockpiles of excess or waste materials.

Grade temporary roads, parking areas, and temporarily used areas to conform with surrounding contours.

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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

1.1 REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced.

The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.

ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)

ASTM E 1971 (2005) Stewardship for the Cleaning of Commercial and Institutional Buildings

1.2 SUBMISSION OF OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

Submit Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Data/Manuals which are specifically applicable to this contract and a complete and concise depiction of the provided equipment or product. Organize and present information in sufficient detail to clearly explain O&M requirements at the system, equipment, component, and subassembly level. Include an index preceding each submittal. Submit in accordance with this section and Section 01 33 00, "SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES."

1.2.1 Quantity

Submit three sets of the supplier/manufacturers' O&M information specified herein for the components, assemblies, subassemblies, attachments, and accessories. The items for which O&M Data/Manuals are required are listed in the technical sections which specifies those particular items.

1.2.2 Package Quality

Documents must be fully legible. Poor quality copies and material with hole punches obliterating the text or drawings will not be accepted.

1.2.3 Package Content

Data package content shall be as shown in the paragraph titled "Schedule of Operation and Maintenance Data Packages." For each product, system, or component piece of equipment requiring submission of O&M Data, submit the Data Package specified in the individual technical section.

1.2.4 Delivery

Submit O&M Data Manuals to the Contracting Officer for review and acceptance;

SECTION 01 78 23 Page 2 submit data specified for a given item within 30 calendar days after the item is delivered to the contract site.

a. In the event the Contractor fails to deliver O&M Data/Manuals within the time limits set forth above, the Contracting Officer may withhold from progress payments 50 percent of the price of the item with which such O&M Data/Manuals are associated.

1.2.5 Changes to Submittals

Manufacturer-originated changes or revisions to submitted data shall be furnished by the Contractor if a component of an item is so affected subsequent to acceptance of the O&M Data. Changes, additions, or revisions required by the Contracting Officer for final acceptance of submitted data, shall be submitted by the Contractor within 30 calendar days of the notification of this change requirement.

1.3 TYPES OF INFORMATION REQUIRED IN O&M DATA PACKAGES

1.3.1 Operating Instructions

Include specific instructions, procedures, and illustrations for the following phases of operation:

1.3.1.1 Safety Precautions

List personnel hazards and equipment or product safety precautions for all operating conditions.

1.3.1.2 Operator Prestart

Include procedures required to set up and prepare each system for use.

1.3.1.3 Startup, Shutdown, and Post shutdown Procedures

Provide narrative description for each operating procedure including control sequence for each.

1.3.1.4 Normal Operations

Provide narrative description of normal operating procedures. Include control diagrams with data to explain operation and control of systems and specific equipment.

1.3.1.5 Emergency Operations

Include Emergency Procedures for equipment malfunctions to permit a short period

SECTION 01 78 23 Page 3 of continued operation or to shut down the equipment to prevent further damage to systems and equipment. Include Emergency Shutdown Instructions for fire, explosion, spills, or other foreseeable contingencies. Provide guidance and procedures for emergency operation of all utility systems including required valve positions, valve locations and zones or portions of systems controlled.

1.3.1.6 Environmental Conditions

Include a list of environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, and other relevant data) which are best suited for each product or piece of equipment and describe conditions under which equipment should not be allowed to run.

1.3.2 Preventive Maintenance

Include the following information for preventive and scheduled maintenance to minimize corrective maintenance and repair.

1.3.2.1 Lubrication Data

Include preventative maintenance lubrication data, in addition to instructions for lubrication provided under paragraph titled "Operator Service Requirements":

a. A table showing recommended lubricants for specific temperature ranges and applications.

b. Charts with a schematic diagram of the equipment showing lubrication points, recommended types and grades of lubricants, and capacities.

c. A Lubrication Schedule showing service interval frequency.

1.3.2.2 Preventive Maintenance Plan and Schedule

Include manufacturer's schedule for routine preventive maintenance, inspections, tests and adjustments required to ensure proper and economical operation and to minimize corrective maintenance and repair. Provide manufacturer's projection of preventive maintenance work-hours on a daily, weekly, monthly, and annual basis including craft requirements by type of craft. For periodic calibrations, provide manufacturer's specified frequency and procedures for each separate operation.

1.3.2.3 Cleaning Recommendations

Provide environmentally preferable cleaning recommendation in accordance with

ASTM E 1971.

1.3.3 Corrective Maintenance (Repair)

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Include manufacturer's recommendations on procedures and instructions for correcting problems and making repairs.

1.3.3.1 Troubleshooting Guides and Diagnostic Techniques

Include step-by-step procedures to promptly isolate the cause of typical malfunctions.

Describe clearly why the checkout is performed and what conditions are to be sought. Identify tests or inspections and test equipment required to determine whether parts and equipment may be reused or require replacement.

1.3.3.2 Wiring Diagrams and Control Diagrams

Wiring diagrams and control diagrams shall be point-to-point drawings of wiring and control circuits including factory-field interfaces. Provide a complete and accurate depiction of the actual job specific wiring and control work. On diagrams, number electrical and electronic wiring and pneumatic control tubing and the terminals for each type, identically to actual installation numbering.

1.3.3.3 Maintenance and Repair Procedures

Include instructions and list tools required to restore product or equipment to proper condition or operating standards.

1.3.3.4 Removal and Replacement Instructions

Include step-by-step procedures and list required tools and supplies for removal, replacement, disassembly, and assembly of components, assemblies, subassemblies, accessories, and attachments. Provide tolerances, dimensions, settings and adjustments required. Instructions shall include a combination of text and illustrations.

1.3.3.5 Spare Parts and Supply Lists

Include lists of spare parts and supplies required for maintenance and repair to ensure continued service or operation without unreasonable delays. Special consideration is required for facilities at remote locations. List spare parts and supplies that have a long lead time to obtain.

1.3.4 Appendices

Provide information required below and information not specified in the preceding paragraphs but pertinent to the maintenance or operation of the product or equipment. Include the following:

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1.3.4.1 Product Submittal Data

Provide a copy of all Product Data submittals required in the applicable technical sections.

1.3.4.2 O&M Submittal Data

Provide a copy of all Operation and Maintenance Data submittals required in the applicable technical sections.

1.3.4.3 Parts Identification

Provide identification and coverage for all parts of each component, assembly, subassembly, and accessory of the end items subject to replacement. Include special hardware requirements, such as requirement to use high-strength bolts and nuts. Identify parts by make, model, serial number, and source of supply to allow reordering without further identification. Provide clear and legible illustrations, drawings, and exploded views to enable easy identification of the items. When illustrations omit the part numbers and description, both the illustrations and separate listing shall show the index, reference, or key number which will cross-reference the illustrated part to the listed part. Parts shown in the listings shall be grouped by components, assemblies, and subassemblies. Parts data may cover more than one model or series of equipment. components, assemblies, subassemblies, attachments, or accessories, such as a master parts catalog, in accordance with the manufacturer's standard commercial practice.

1.3.4.4 Warranty Information

List and explain the various warranties and include the servicing and technical precautions prescribed by the manufacturers or contract documents to keep warranties in force. Include warranty information for primary components such as the compressor of air conditioning system.

1.3.4.5 Personnel Training Requirements

Provide information available from the manufacturers to use in training designated personnel to operate and maintain the equipment and systems properly.

1.3.4.6 Testing Equipment and Special Tool Information

Include information on test equipment required to perform specified tests and on special tools needed for the operation, maintenance, and repair of components.

1.3.4.7 Contractor Information

Provide a list that includes the name, address, and telephone number of the General

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Contractor and each subcontractor installing the product or equipment. Include local representatives and service organizations most convenient to the project site.

Provide the name, address, and telephone number of the product or equipment manufacturers.

1.3 SCHEDULE OF OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA PACKAGES

Furnish the O&M Data Packages specified in individual technical sections. The required information for each O&M Data Package is as follows:

1.3.1 Data Package 1

Not used.

1.3.2 Data Package 2

a. Safety precautions

b. Normal operations

c. Environmental conditions

d. Lubrication data

e. Preventive maintenance plan and schedule

f. Cleaning recommendations

g. Maintenance and repair procedures

h. Removal and replacement instructions

i. Spare parts and supply list

j. Parts identification

k. Warranty information

l. Contractor information

1.3.3 Data Package 3

a. Safety precautions

b. Operator prestart

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c. Start-up, shutdown, and post shutdown procedures

d. Normal operations

e. Emergency operations

f. Environmental conditions

g. Lubrication data

h. Preventive maintenance plan and schedule

i. Cleaning recommendations

j. Troubleshooting guides and diagnostic techniques

k. Wiring diagrams and control diagrams

l. Maintenance and repair procedures

m. Removal and replacement instructions

n. Spare parts and supply list

o. Product submittal data

p. O&M submittal data

q. Parts identification

r. Testing equipment and special tool information

s. Warranty information

t. Testing and performance data

u. Contractor information

PART 2 PRODUCTS

PART 3 EXECUTION

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ELECTRICAL GENERAL

PART 1 – GENERAL

A. All work shall conform to the latest editions of the National Electrical Code (NEC) [National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70], the Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace (NFPA 70E), the Life-Safety Code (NFPA 101), the International Building Code, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and all other applicable federal, state, and local codes and regulations.

B. All work shall be performed in strict compliance with NFPA 70E. Submission of bid shall stand as an agreement by the Contractor to indemnify and hold harmless the Engineer and Owner from all liability related to damage and/or injury to personnel and equipment during the installation of the project.

C. The contract documents are schematic in nature and are intended to convey the intent of the electrical work to be performed on this project. Provide all material, labor, equipment, etc., necessary to provide complete and operable electrical systems.

D. The General Conditions, Supplementary Conditions, General Requirements, Information to Bidders, and all other parts of this set of Contract Documents are hereby adopted and are applicable to the Electrical Contractor.

1.2 SCOPE OF WORK

A. Visit site prior to bid. Devise a plan for installation of complete and operable electrical systems meeting the requirements and intent of the Contract Documents. Submission of Bid stands as evidence that the Contractor accepts the Contract Documents as sufficient and complete for the work to be performed. Notify the engineer at least two weeks prior to bid of any discrepancies between the Contract Documents and actual field conditions. No change orders will be granted due to existing conditions that could have been observed during a site visit.

B. Coordinate length of outages with onsite personnel.

C. Electrical gear is shown in its approximate location. Layout equipment to avoid physical conflicts on the project site. Gain approval of the Contracting Officer for the layout prior to the beginning of installation.

D. Locate junction boxes, pull boxes, disconnects, and other equipment requiring access in such a manner that they are accessible at the end of construction. Notify the Contracting Officer where it is impossible to plan conduit routing or equipment placement in such a manner, and provide the necessary access panels in the ceiling or wall as required. The access panel type and style shall be subject to the Contracting Officer’s approval. Employ a painter to provide the appropriate coatings as directed by the Contracting Officer.

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E. Relocate, or recircuit, all electrical equipment, conduit, and circuitry conflicting with or obstructing work on this project. Where the electrical systems are owned by other entities, pay them to relocate, or recircuit, their facilities.

F. Arrange for connection of service to all electrical systems by the appropriate utility company. Coordinate completely with all utility company requirements even if they are different than the contract documents. If utility company requirements are different from the contract documents, notify the engineer at least ten days prior to bid. Pay all utility company charges necessary for installation and connection of service. If the cost of the service is unavailable at the time of bid, submit a letter to the General Contractor, signed by the appropriate utility company official, stating that the cost has not been determined. The General Contractor shall submit this letter with his bid. The cost will then become the Owner’s responsibility.

G. Provide all necessary equipment, raceway, circuitry, fittings, lugs, terminations, labor, etc. and connect to all equipment and appliances requiring electrical connections furnished herein.

1.3 SUBMITTALS AND SHOP DRAWINGS

A. Within 30 days after award of Contract and prior to beginning work, provide six bound copies of manufacturers’ cut sheets containing information concerning each article of electrical equipment to be furnished on this project. These cut sheets shall contain sufficient information to prove compliance with the contract documents. Information addressing the requirements of the contract documents shall be highlighted. Each bound set shall bear the stamp of the Electrical Contractor as well as the General Contractor.

B. Within 30 days after award of Contract and prior to beginning work, provide six sets of full size shop drawings showing exact equipment locations with all equipment drawn to scale. Show all raceways with their junction boxes and pull boxes. Show all connection types, locations, and heights to equipment. Provide mounting and support details for all raceways and equipment. Coordinate with all other trades to ensure that there are no conflicts between systems. Each set of shop drawings shall bear the stamp of the Electrical Contractor, the General Contractor, and all Project Sub- Contractors. Failure to submit these Shop Drawings will render the Electrical Contractor responsible for resolving all conflicts between trades at his own expense.

C. Submittals and Shop Drawings are reviewed to determine quality of materials.

Approval of submittals and shop drawings does not relieve the Contractor of meeting the requirements and intent of the Contract Documents.

D. Outlet, light fixture, and device locations are shown in their approximate locations on the drawings. Coordinate with Architectural drawings to get final locations. Mount all electrical outlets shown at counters such that the bottom of the box is two inches above the backsplash or six inches above a counter with no backsplash. The Owner reserves the right to relocate outlets, light fixtures, and devices a distance not to exceed twenty feet prior to the installation of outlet boxes.

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 All electrical equipment and materials shall be new. All equipment and materials shall be stored on the job site in weatherproof enclosures. Electronic equipment shall be stored in facilities where the temperature and humidity are controlled. In addition, comply completely with all manufacturers’ requirements for storage and handling.

2.2 All equipment shall be UL listed for the application in which it is used and shall be labeled as evidence of its UL listing.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.1 WORKMANSHIP

All work shall…