HF Furnace Statement of Work Final-c.doc

STATEMENT OF WORK

HARSHAW FARM FURNACE

DIVISION 1

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01100

SUMMARY

PART 1

GENERAL

1.1 Contract Description

A.

Work of the project includes installing a high-efficiency direct-vent furnace, LP gas tank, bollards, and all necessary appurtenances to provide a complete and functioning heating system in the office/shop building at the Harshaw Research Farm.

B.

Remove and relocate existing electrical resistance heating as shown on drawing.

C.

Work also includes all necessary and related electrical and mechanical work.

D.

The intent of this project is to have complete and properly functioning system(s) at the completion of the work. The “work” or “project requirements” is generally described but not necessarily limited to work as defined herein. Incidental or miscellaneous work or equipment necessary to produce complete and properly functioning system(s) is included in the scope of work.

E.

As a general rule, match the quality and appearance of existing construction.

1.2 Contractor’s Use of Site and Premises

A.

Conduct work during normal business hours: Monday thru Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM unless otherwise approved by the Owner.

1.3 Owner Occupancy

A.

The Owner will occupy the site during the construction. Schedule work to accommodate Owner occupancy.

PART 2

PRODUCTS

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PART 3

EXECUTION

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SECTION 01300

ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

PART 1

GENERAL

1.1 Preconstruction Meeting

A.

Owner will schedule meeting at project site after Notice of Award.

B.

Attendance Required: Owner, Contractors, and major Subcontractors.

PART 2

PRODUCTS

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PART 3

EXECUTION

3.1 Cutting and Patching

A.

Employ skilled and experienced installer to perform cutting and patching.

SECTION 01330

SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

PART 1

GENERAL

1.1 Submittal Procedures A.

Provide five copies of the required documents; all will be reviewed, signed, and two will be returned, either approved or rejected.

1.2 Progress Schedule

A.

Submit initial schedule within 15 days after date established in Notice to Proceed.

B.

Submit revised Progress Schedule with each Application for Payment.

1.3 Submittal Information A.

Submit to Owner for approval prior to beginning construction: proposed products, configurations, modifications, and manufacturer’s instructions.

PART 2

PRODUCTS

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PART 3

EXECUTION

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SECTION 01400

QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

PART 1

GENERAL

1.1 Quality Assurance

A.

Comply with manufacturer’s installation instructions.

B.

Perform Work by persons qualified to produce required and specified quality.

C.

Submit qualifications of propane storage tank installer for Owner review and approval.

1.2 References A.

Standards include, but are not limited to, applicable standards of the latest edition of the references listed below:

1.

International Building Code

2.

International Mechanical Code

3.

National Electrical Code

4.

International Fuel Gas Code

5.

International Fire Code

6.

NFPA 58

7.

Wisconsin Department of Commerce Chapter Comm 40

PART 2

PRODUCTS

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PART 3

EXECUTION

1.1 Examination A.

Verify existing condition are acceptable for the Work.

SECTION 01500

TEMPORARY FACITLIES AND CONTROLS

PART 1

GENERAL

1.1 Temporary Utilities A.

Owner shall make all reasonably required amounts of utilities available to the Contractor from existing outlets and supplies, as specified in the contract. The Contractor shall carefully conserve any utilities furnished without charge.

B.

Use of Owner telephone is not permitted.

1.2 Construction Facilities

A.

A reasonable project staging area will be provided for this project. The location of the staging area and any stipulations relative to its use will be by mutual agreement between the Contractor and the Owner and will be determined at the preconstruction meeting.

1.3 Parking

A.

Adequate parking is available at or near the site. Coordinate with Owner.

1.4 Progress Cleaning and Waste Removal

A.

The Contractor shall at all times keep the work area, including storage areas, free from accumulations of waste materials.

B.

Before completing the work, the Contractor shall remove any rubbish, tools, scaffolding, equipment, materials, etc., that are not the property of the Owner.

C.

Upon completion of the work the Contractor shall leave the work area in a clean, neat, and orderly condition satisfactory to the Owner.

D.

The Contractor shall provide a dumpster or other closed container for disposal of all miscellaneous waste materials. This container shall be emptied when full or at least once a week and the contents properly disposed of. This container shall be removed from the site at the completion of the job.

1.5 Security

A.

Protect work, existing premises, and Owner’s operations from theft, vandalism, and unauthorized entry.

B.

This is a secure site; coordinate access with the Owner.

PART 2

PRODUCTS

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PART 3

EXECUTION

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SECTION 01600

PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

PART 1

GENERAL

1.1 Product Information A.

Furnish products of qualified manufacturers suitable for intended use. Furnish products of each type by single manufacturer unless specified otherwise.

1.2 Product Delivery Requirements

A.

Transport and handle products in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.

1.3 Product Storage and Handling Requirements

A.

Store and protect products in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.

1.4 Energy Efficiency

A.

Equipment proposed and specified in this contract shall meet Energy-Star label specification where applicable.

PART 2

PRODUCTS

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PART 3

EXECUTION

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SECTION 01700

EXECUTION REQUIREMENTS

PART 1

GENERAL

1.1 Final Cleaning

A.

Execute final cleaning prior to final project assessment.

B.

Remove waste and surplus materials, rubbish, and construction facilities from site.

1.2 Demonstrations and Instructions

A.

Upon project completion, demonstrate operation and maintenance of equipment to Owner’s personnel.

B.

Provide 2 copies of operation and maintenance 1.3 Protecting Installed Construction

A.

Protect installed Work and provide special protection where specified in individual specifications sections.

1.4 Product Warranties and Product Bonds A.

Contractor shall provide one-year parts and labor warranty on the construction.

B.

See other sections for specific equipment warranties.

PART 2

PRODUCTS

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PART 3

EXECUTION

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DIVISION 15

MECHANICAL

SECTION 15485

GAS SYSTEMS

PART 1

GENERAL

1.1 System Description

A.

Buried propane storage tank.

B.

Valves, gauges, regulators, piping, and appurtenances required to connect storage tank to furnace.

C.

Bollards required to protect the storage tank.

D.

Equipment shall be installed in locations as shown on the attached drawing.

1.2 Quality Assurance

A.

Storage tank shall adhere to American Society of Mechanical Engineers rules for construction of propane pressure vessels intended for underground use in the United States.

B.

Delivery, Storage, and Handling

1.

Unit shall be stored and handled according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.

C.

Installation shall be conducted by individual(s) qualified to perform the work.

1.3 Warranty

A.

Equipment shall have a manufacturer’s parts and defects warranty for a period one (1) year from date of installation.

PART 2

PRODUCTS

2.1 Propane Storage Tank A.

250 gallon ASME propane pressure vessel suitable for below ground installation.

B.

All code and manufacturer required appurtenances.

2.2 Manufacturers

A.

Supplied by a manufacturer with over 10 years of continuous experience in the U.S. market.

PART 3

EXECUTION

3.1 Installation A.

Install systems in accordance with applicable codes and manufacturer’s installation instructions.

B.

Test for proper operation in accordance with applicable codes.

C.

Backfill with suitable material and grade to match existing.

SECTION 15610

FURNACES

PART 1

GENERAL

1.1 System Description

A.

High-Efficiency Direct-Vent Furnace

1.2 Quality Assurance

A.

Installation shall conform to the National Fuel Gas Code and manufacturer’s instructions.

1.3 Warranty

A.

Equipment shall have a manufacturer’s parts and defects warranty for a period one (1) year from date of installation.

PART 2

PRODUCTS

2.1 Direct-Vent Furnace

A.

Williams Furnace Company; high-efficiency, direct-vent furnace; Model number 1773511.

B.

Approved equal.

PART 3

EXECUTION

3.1 Installation

A.

Install systems in accordance with applicable codes and manufacturer’s installation instructions.

B.

Test for proper operation.

C.

Instruct Owner’s personnel in operation and maintenance procedures.

DIVISION 16

ELECTRICAL

SECTION 16000

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1

GENERAL

1.1 Electrical and Control Wiring

A.

All power and exposed control wiring shall be in metallic conduit.

B.

Use copper electrical power/feeder conductors only.

C.

All power and control wiring in finished spaces shall be concealed unless directed otherwise; or infeasible and approved by the Owner.

D.

Paint exposed conduit to match existing finished surface.

E.

Run all power and control wiring parallel or at right angles to the building lines. Label all equipment and wiring, as is standard practice for mechanical and electrical commercial/industrial projects, including electrical panel directories.

F.

Verify that the size of feeder/branch circuit conductors, overcurrent, and short circuit protection are in accordance with manufacturers requirements for new equipment being installed. Replace equipment/conductors as necessary to meet manufacturer and/or code requirements; or, where equipment is in poor condition (deteriorated enclosure, worn mechanisms, worn contacts, etc.).

G.

Metallic conduits shall not be utilized as the sole means for providing equipment grounding. A separate equipment grounding conductor shall be provided for each branch or feeder circuit newly installed or modified in the contract.

PART 2

PRODUCTS

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PART 3

EXECUTION

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