2012ReserveEngineBayElectricalRFQ.doc

CONSTRUCTION

SOL. NO.: AG-8399-S-12-0024

UNIT: Gila N.F.

PROJ. NAME: 2012 Reserve Engine Bay Electrical

CONSTRUCTION

SOL. NO.: AG-8399-S-12-0024

UNIT: Gila N.F.

PROJ. NAME: 2012 Reserve Engine Bay Electrical

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PART I—THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B--SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

Furnish all necessary equipment, supplies, labor, supervision, and incidentals needed to complete the project according to all terms, conditions and specifications.

Prices shall include all applicable taxes, including Federal and New Mexico Gross Receipts Tax

See Section M for evaluation criteria. Offeror’s must submit Standard Form 1442 along with Experience Questionnaire in response to Section M.

Submit your offers to the physical address on Page 1, block 7 of Standard Form 1442.

Taxpayers Identification No.: ____________________________________

DUNS No.: ____________________________________________________

NOTE: FACSIMILE OR EMAIL OFFERS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD.

SECTION C--DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

SECTION 01010

SUMMARY OF WORK AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS

PART 1

GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY

A. Description of Work: Furnish all materials, labor, equipment and tools, and perform operations necessary to install, connect, and test a complete electrical system in the engine bay located at the Reserve Forest Administrative Site. The installation shall meet the requirements of the latest National Electric Code. Connection of the service lines shall need to be coordinated with the US Forest Service. Work shall include installation of meter base at building and all equipment and wiring as shown on the drawings and as described in these specifications in order to have a complete electrical system for the Reserve Engine Bay. All conduit shall be a minimum of ¾”. 220V conduit will be 1-1/4”.

B. Location: Work under this contract is located in Reserve, Catron County, New Mexico.

1.02 REFERENCES

A. Referenced Specifications/Standards with Abbreviations and/or Acronyms: Wherever the following acronyms are used in these specifications or on the drawings, they are to be construed the same as the respective expressions represented. Copies of the referenced specifications/standards referred to herein may be procured by the Contractor from the following:

B. Construction which is not governed by a local building code or the Contract Specifications will be governed by the more stringent provisions of the latest published edition, or Statute adopted edition, of the following applicable codes:

ANSI

American National Standards Institute

1430 Broadway

New York, NY 10018

ASHC

American Society of Hardware Consultants

7711 Old Springhouse Rd.

McLean, VA 22102-3474

ASTM

American Society of Testing and Materials

1916 Race Street

Philadelphia, PA 19103

CPSC

Consumer Products Safety Commission

Superintendent of Documents

Owner Printing Office

Washington, DC 20402

FM

Factory Mutual System

Factory Mutual Engineering and Research Corporation

P. O. Box 888

Norwood, MA 02062

01010-01

FS

Federal Specifications/Standards

NBS

National Bureau of Standards

Gaithersburg, MD 20899

NECA

National Electrical Contractors’ Association

7315 Wisconsin Ave.

Bethesda, MD 20814

NEMA

National Electrical Manufacturers’ Association

2101 L Street, N.W.

Washington, DC 20037

NFPA

National Fire Protection Association

Batterymarch Park

Quincy, MA 02269

OSHA

Occupational Safety and Health Administrations’ Standards

U. S. Department of Labor

Denver Area Office

333 West Colfax Ave.

Denver, CO 80204

PS

Product Standard (U.S. Department of Commerce)

1. NOTE: Federal specifications and catalogues may be obtained at Business Service Centers of Regional Offices of the General Services Administration, Washington, DC; Boston, MA; New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA; Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL: Kansas City, MO; Ft. Worth, TX; Denver, CO; San Francisco, CA; and Auburn, WA.

C. Referenced Codes with Abbreviations and/or Acronyms: Wherever the following acronyms are used in these specifications or on the drawings, they are to be construed the same as the respective expressions represented. Copies of the referenced codes referred to herein may be procured by the Contractor from the following:

NEC

National Electric Code

1 Batterymarch Park

P. O. Box 9101

NESC

National Electrical Safety Code (ANSI)

American National Standards Institute

1430 Broadway

New York, NY 10018

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NFPA

Life Safety Code

Batterymarch Park

UBC

Uniform Building Code

International Conference of Building Officials

5360 S. Workman Mill Rd.

Whittier, CA 90601

UL

Underwriters’ Laboratories, Inc.

333 Pfingston Rd.

Northbrook, IL 60062

1.03 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Code and Standards: The work shall comply with codes and standards applicable to each type of work and as listed in the individual sections of these specifications. This Contract incorporates materials, applications, and tests by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text.

B. Conflict: Where a conflict occurs between reference documents and project specifications, the project specifications shall govern.

C. Measurements: Where approved manufacturers’ diagrams and shop drawings give specific measurements or rough-in dimensions for equipment, these dimensions shall take precedence over dimensions indicated on the drawings.

1.04 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Delivery: The Contractor shall protect products, incorporated into the work, from damage while in transit to the site. Products must be delivered in original unopened containers with manufacturers’ name and brand designation and contents legibly indicated. The containers shall bear the referenced specification number, type and class as applicable.

B. Storage: The Contractor shall provide temporary storage facilities for products complying with manufacturers’ recommendations that will protect them from damage until installation of the project and final acceptance. The storage area shall permit access for inspection and handling.

C. Handling: The Contractor shall load and unload products in such manner that protects them from damage until installation on the project.

1.05 PROJECT/SITE CONDITIONS

A. Access to the Work: Contractor shall coordinate with the District for all access to the site.

1.06 SEQUENCING AND SCHEDULING

A. Requirements: The Contractor shall be responsible for operations necessary to complete the work, including coordination with other crafts relative to the contractor’s requirements. Work shall be scheduled in such a manner as to avoid delays in overall construction and permit proper installation of work.

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1.07 MISCELLANEOUS REQUIREMENTS

A. The organization of these specifications into Divisions, Sections and Articles, and the arrangement of the drawings, shall not control the Contractor in dividing the work among subcontractors or in establishing the extent of work to be performed by any trade.

B. Do not scale any drawings. Rely on printed dimensions.

C. Field verification of scale dimensions is required since actual locations, distances, and levels will be governed by actual field conditions.

D. Renovations of the interior of the building will be ongoing during the performance of this project. All equipment shall be located so as to avoid interfering with other installations and other trades.

1.08 UTILITY CONNECTIONS

A. Electrical Service: No existing electrical service to the building. Contractor shall be responsible for all necessary connections.

B. Water Service: Contractor shall be responsible for extending existing supply to all necessary points of use.

1.09 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE AND PROGRESS CHARTS:

A. Within 10 days after receipt of Notice to Proceed, the Contractor shall prepare and submit to the Contracting Officer’s Representative for approval a practicable progress schedule. The schedule shall show the order in which the Contractor proposes to carry on the work, the date of which he will start the several major activities (including procurement of materials, plants, and equipment), and the contemplated dates for completing same. The schedule shall be in the form of a progress chart of suitable scale to indicate graphically the percentages of work scheduled for completion at any time. As the Work progresses, the Contractor shall enter on the chart the actual progress at the end of each partial payment period or at such intervals as directed by the Contracting Officer’s Representative. The Contractor shall also revise the schedule to reflect any adjustments in contract time approved by the Contracting Officer’s Representative. Three copies of the updated schedule shall be delivered at such intervals as directed by the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

B. If, in the opinion of the Contracting Officer’s Representative, the work accomplished falls behind that schedule, the Contractor shall take such action as necessary to improve his progress. In addition, the Contracting Officer’s Representative may require the Contractor to submit a revised schedule demonstrating his program and proposed plan to make up lag in scheduled progress and to insure completion of work within the contract time. If the Contracting Officer’s Representative finds the proposed plan not acceptable, he may require the Contractor to submit a new plan. If a satisfactory plan is not agree upon, the Contracting Officer’s Representative may require the Contractor to increase the work force, the construction plan and equipment, or the number of work shifts, without additional cost to the Owner.

C. Failure of the Contractor to comply with these requirements shall be considered grounds for determination by the Contracting Officer’s Representative that the Contractor is failing to prosecute the work with such diligence as will insure its completion within the time specified.

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1.010 CUTTING AND PATCHING: In addition to the requirements of the General Conditions, Contractor shall perform all cutting and patching required to remove and replace work not conforming to the requirements of the Contract Documents, to uncover ill-timed work for inspection, to replace defective work, to make parts fit properly, etc., and shall:

A. Perform all cutting and patching in strict accordance with pertinent requirements of these Specifications and, in the event no such requirements are determined, in conformance with the Contracting Officer’s Representative’s written direction.

B. Prior to cutting which affects structural safety, submit written request to the Contracting Officer’s Representative for permission to proceed with cutting.

C. Prior to cutting and patching performed pursuant to the Contracting Officer’s Representative’s instructions, submit cost estimate to the Contracting Officer’s Representative. Secure the Contracting Officer’s Representative’s approval of cost estimates and type of cost reimbursement before proceeding with cutting and patching.

D. Submit written notice to the Contracting Officer’s Representative designating time the work will be uncovered, to provide for the Contracting Officer’s Representative’s observation.

E. Perform all other cutting and patching needed to comply with the Contract Documents at no additional cost to the Forest. (The Forest will reimburse the contractor for cutting and patching performed pursuant to the Contracting Officer’s Representative’s written request after claim for such reimbursement is submitted by the Contractor.)

1.011 RECORD DRAWINGS: In accordance with the requirements of the General Conditions, the Contracting Officer’s Representative will provide the contractor with a set of reproducible drawings to the original bidding documents, as required and at contractor’s expense, as follows:

A. If the Contractor elects to vary from the Contract Documents, and secures prior approval of the Contracting Officer’s Representative, for any phase of the work other than those listed below, he shall record in a neat readable manner all such variances on the reproducible drawings furnished.

B. The following requirements apply to all Record Drawings.

1. They shall be maintained at the Contractor’s expense.

2. All such drawings shall be done carefully and neatly by a competent draftsman and inform approved by the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

3. Additional drawings shall be provided as necessary for clarification.

4. They shall be kept up-to-date during the entire course of the work and shall be available on request for examination by the Contracting Officer’s Representative and, when necessary, to establish clearances for other parts of the work.

5. The Record Drawings shall be returned to the Contracting Officer’s Representative on completion of the work and are subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

1.013 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION AND SERVICES: The Contractor shall provide the following specific items of temporary construction and services:

A. Temporary Water:

1. Water required in the performance of the Contract shall be available at the site and paid for by the Forest. Contractor shall practice prudent use of water.

01010-04

2. Contractor shall furnish and install all mains, laterals, branch lines and service pipings and fittings to supply temporary water in sufficient quantity as required to locations of the building and shall bear costs of making the service connections at approved locations. Temporary connections and piping shall be removed and all openings closed at the end of the work.

B. Temporary Electric Service:

1. Electricity required in the performance of the Contract shall be available at the site and paid for by the Forest. Contractor shall practice prudent use of electricity.

C. Contractor may use existing toilet facilities. Contractor shall maintain facilities in a clean and neat condition.

D. Temporary Closures: Contractor shall erect temporary closures over openings when weather conditions render such action necessary for proper installation of any portion of the work. The Contractor shall also install temporary partitions as shown or required to separate work under construction from areas occupied by the Owner.

E. Protection of Work in Place: Work in place that is subject to injury because of operations carried on adjacent thereto shall be covered, boarded up or substantially enclosed with adequate protection. Permanent openings used as thoroughfares for the introduction of work and materials to the structure shall have heads, jambs and sills well blocked and boarded. All forms of protection shall be constructed in such manner that on completion the entire work will be delivered to Owner in unblemished condition.

F. Temporary Fire Protection: Contractor shall provide and maintain fire extinguishers, fire hoses and other equipment necessary for fire protection during construction. Such equipment shall be used for fire protection only.

G. Signs: No signs will be permitted on the Project except the project sign, identifying captions over offices, certain directional and warning signs required for safety and protection. Contractor shall take all necessary steps to prevent installation of any unauthorized signs, and, should any appear, cause them to be removed immediately, and repair and repaint any damage caused thereby without additional cost to the Owner.

H. Scaffolds and Runways: Contractor shall furnish, erect and maintain for duration of the Work as required, all scaffolds, runways, guard rails, platforms and similar temporary construction as may be necessary for performance of the Contract. Such facilities shall be of type and arrangement as required for their specific use; shall be substantially constructed throughout, strongly supported, well secured, and shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations of applicable State and local codes.

I. Temporary Buildings: All temporary buildings shall be maintained in a neat orderly appearance for the duration of the Work.

J. Removal of Temporary Construction: Temporary office facilities, toilets, storage sheds, and other construction of a temporary nature shall be removed from the site as soon as the progress of the Work will permit; and the portions of the site occupied by the same shall be properly restored.

1.014 CLEANING UP: In addition to other provisions of the Specifications, the following shall be required:

01010-05 A. Besides the “removal of waste materials,” the following special cleaning shall be required just prior to acceptance.

1. Remove stains, wash and polish glass inside and outside. This work shall be done by persons skilled and equipped for such work.

2. Remove foreign matter, marks, stains, foreign paint, fingerprints, soil and dirt from (and have in a polished condition where applicable) the following:

a. Painted, decorated and stained Work.

b. All hardware, fixtures and incorporated equipment.

c. All finished surfaces and metal surfaces, whether interior or exterior.

d. All doors and windows.

B. Use only the cleaning materials and equipment, which are compatible with the surface being cleaned, as recommended by the manufacturer of the material or as approved by the Contracting Officer’s Representative.In addition to the clean-up provisions of the Specifications, the Contractor shall take appropriate steps to prevent airborne dust due to the Work of the Contract. Water shall be applied wherever practical to settle and hold dust to a minimum, particularly during excavation and moving of materials.

1.015 EXAMINATION OF SITE

A. Bidders are requested to visit the site, compare the drawings and specifications with any work in place, and inform themselves of all conditions, including other work, if any, being performed. Failure to visit sites will in no way relieve the successful bidder from necessity of furnishing any materials or performing any work that may be required to complete work in accordance with drawings and specifications, without additional cost to the Forest.

B. Information respecting the site of the work given in drawings or specification is believed to be reasonably correct, but the Forest does not warrant either the completeness of accuracy of such information, and it is the responsibility of the contractor to verify all such information independently and to make such other examination of the conditions to be encountered during construction.

C. The Contractor acknowledges that he has investigated and satisfied himself as to the conditions affecting the work, including, but not restricted to, those bearing upon transportation, disposal, handling and storage of materials, availability of labor, water, electric power, roads and uncertainties and conditions of the ground, the character of equipment and facilities needed preliminary to and during prosecution of the work. The Contractor further acknowledges that he has satisfied himself to the character, quality, and quantity of surface and subsurface materials or obstacles to be encountered insofar as this information is reasonably ascertainable from an inspection of the sites. Any failure by the Contractor to acquaint himself with the available information will not relieve him from responsibility for estimating properly the difficulty or cost of successfully performing the work. The Owner assumes no responsibility for any conclusions or interpretations made by the Contractor on the basis of the information made available by the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

PART 2

PRODUCTS

2.01 GENERAL

A. (See specific section for applicable requirements).

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PART 3

EXECUTION

3.01 PREPARATION

A. Any monuments or benchmarks disturbed or removed during construction shall be reset by the Contractor at the Contractor’s expense.

3.02 PROTECTION

A. Damage: Repair of damage to new construction and equipment or existing utilities resulting from construction procedures, shall not be initiated prior to notification of the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

B. Right-of-Way: Existing utility lines shall have the right-of-way over all other lines, and all lines encountered by the Contractor shall be carefully maintained in proper alignment. Should the Contractor find that the grades of new utility lines intersect existing utility lines, he shall stop the laying of the new lines until new grades are established.

C. Repairs: The Contractor shall repair damages to any new or existing active utility above or below ground, whether indicated on the drawings or not and immediately report such damage to the Contracting Officer’s Representative. All costs of repair for damages due to the Contractor’s negligence will be paid by the Contractor.

END OF SECTION

01010-07

SECTION 16000

ELECTRICAL

PART 1

GENERAL

1.01

WORK INCLUDED

A.

Furnish all materials, labor, equipment and tools, and perform operations necessary to install, connect, and test a complete electrical system in the engine bay located at the Reserve Forest Administrative Site. The installation shall meet the requirements of the latest National Electric Code. Connection of the service lines shall need to be coordinated with the US Forest Service. Work shall include installation of meter base at building and all equipment and wiring as shown on the drawings and as described in these specifications in order to have a complete electrical system for the Reserve Engine Bay. All conduit shall be a minimum of ¾”. 220V conduit will be 1-1/4”.

B.

The Location of the Reserve Forest Administrative Site is approximately 6 miles east of State Highway 180 on State Highway 12.

1.02

QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Use only thoroughly trained and experienced personnel who are completely familiar with the requirements of this type of work.

1.03

PRODUCT DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A.

Storage

1. Materials

a. Store and handle in such a manner to prevent damage to materials, buildings and occupant’s property.

PART 2

PRODUCTS

0.01

METAL CONDUIT

A.

Rigid Steel Conduit: ANSI C80.1.

B.

Intermediate Metal Conduit (IMC): Rigid steel ANSI C80.6.

C.

Fittings and Conduit Bodies: ANSI/NEMA FB 1; material to match conduit. Fittings shall be liquid-tight, threaded with insulated throat and plastic bushing.

0.02

PVC COATED METAL CONDUIT

A.

Description:

NEMA RN 1: Rigid steel conduit with external PVC coating, 40-mil thick.

B.

Fittings and Conduit Bodies: ANSI/NEMA FB 1; steel fittings with external PVC coating to match conduit. Fittings shall be the same as metal conduit. PVC gasketing for mating surfaces.

0.03

FLEXIBLE METAL CONDUIT

A.

Description: Interlocked steel construction.

16000-01 B.

Fittings: ANSI/NEMA FB 1. Fittings shall be malleable steel construction, grounding type, two-screw clamp type with locknuts and plastic bushing.

0.04

LIQUIDTIGHT FLEXIBLE METAL CONDUIT

A.

Description:

Interlocked steel construction with PVC jacket.

B.

Fittings: ANSI/NEMA FB 1. Fittings shall be malleable steel construction with non-metallic covering, tapered threaded hub, grounding type, liquid tight with plastic bushing.

0.05

ELECTRICAL METALLIC TUBING (EMT)

A.

Description: ANSI C80.3; galvanized tubing."Edit as required on job". Select one paragraph B and edit.

B.

Fittings and Conduit Bodies: ANSI/NEMA FB 1. Glandular compression type fittings shall be steel, rain and concrete tight with insulated throat and plastic bushing.

C.

Fittings and Conduit Bodies: ANSI/NEMA FBI. Set screw type fittings shall be steel (indentor type are not acceptable) concrete tight with insulated throat and plastic bushing.

0.06

NONMETALLIC CONDUIT

A.

Description: NEMA TC 2; Schedule 40 PVC.

B.

Fittings and Conduit Bodies: NEMA TC 3, material to match conduit.

0.07

SPECIALTY FITTINGS

A.

Expansion fittings shall be equivalent to Crouse-Hinds type XJ with copper bonding jumper.

B.

Expansion/deflection fittings shall be equivalent to Crouse-Hinds type XD with copper bonding jumper.

C.

Plastic Bushings shall be equivalent to Thomas & Betts 200 Series.

D.

Bonding and Grounding Bushings shall be equivalent to Thomas & Betts, 3000 Series.Edit as needed on project.

E.

Riser Fittings: Vertical cable supports shall be equivalent to O.Z. Gedney Type R and/or DR. and shall be located accessible and removable in junction boxes.

F.

Wall entrance seals shall be equivalent to Appleton FSK or FSC.

0.08

BUILDING WIRE AND CABLE

F.

Description: Single conductor insulated wire.

G.

Conductor: Copper. The use of Aluminum conductors is prohibited.

16000-02 H.

Insulation Voltage Rating: 600 volts.

I.

Insulation: ANSI/NFPA 70; Type THHN/THWN insulation for feeders and branch circuits.

E.

Insulation: ANSI/NFPA 70; XLP Type XHHW insulation for branch circuits served from isolated power systems. Insulation thickness shall not be less than 1/32" for #10 and #12 AWG and 5/64" for #8 AWG or larger. The dielectric constant of the conductor shall be 3.5 or less.

0.09

WIRING CONNECTORS

A.

Conductors #10 AWG and smaller: 3M Scotch-Lok compression type soft throat solderless connectors with plastic cover.

B.

Splices and taps in conductors #8 AWG and larger: Solderless compression type connectors, tool and die applied, of a type that will not loosen under vibration or normal strains. Burndy "Hy-Dent" type or equivalent.

0.10

OUTLET BOXES

A.

Sheet Metal Outlet Boxes: ANSI/NEMA OS 1, galvanized steel.

1.

Luminaire Boxes: 4-inch octagon box set flush with finished surface, complete with 3/8 inch fixture stud.

2.

Concrete Ceiling Boxes: Concrete type, 4-inch octagon box with minimum 3-inch depth, complete with 3/8-inch fixture stud.

3.

Device Boxes: 4-inch square with raised cover having square corners and internally mounted ears, 1-1/2 inch deep minimum or square corner, galvanized masonry type with internally mounted ears, 2 ½-inch deep minimum.

B.

Cast Boxes: NEMA FB 1, Type FD, aluminum or cast feralloy. Provide gasketed cover by box manufacturer. Provide threaded hubs.

2.11

PULL AND JUNCTION BOXES

A.

General Purpose Junction and Pull Boxes:

3.

NEMA OS 1, fabricate from code gauge galvanized steel, with covers held in place by corrosion resistant machine screws.

4.

Size as required by code for number of conduits and conductors entering and leaving box.

5.

Provide with welded seams, where applicable, and equip with corrosion‑resistant nuts, bolts, screws, and washers.

B.

Weatherproof Junction and Pull Boxes:

1.

Stainless steel or cadmium plated malleable iron cast type with threaded hubs, cast cover, and neoprene gasket.

2.12

WIRING DEVICES

A.

Use of a manufacturer's name and model or catalog number is for the purpose of establishing the standard of quality and general configuration desired only.

16000-03

B.

Acceptable Manufacturers:

1.

Arrow-Hart, Inc.

2.

Hubbell Wiring Device Div.

3.

Pass and Seymour, Inc.

4.

Provide wiring devices of one manufacturer.

C.

Switches:

1.

General Use Toggle Switches (20 amp type):

a.

Single Pole - Hubbell #1221.

b.

Double Pole - Hubbell #1222.

c.

Three Way - Hubbell #1223.

d.

Four Way - Hubbell #1224.

e.

Switches controlling normal source circuits shall be "ivory" in color.

2.

Momentary Contact Switches:

a.

15 amp type - Hubbell #1556.

b.

20 amp type - Hubbell #1557.

c.

Switches controlling normal source circuits shall be "ivory" in color.

D.

Receptacles:

1.

Specification grade receptacles shall be as follows:

a.

15 amp, 120V, NEMA 5-15R, duplex - Hubbell #5262.

b.

20 amp, 120V, NEMA 5-20R, single - Hubbell #5361.

c.

20 amp, 120V, NEMA 5-20R, duplex - Hubbell #5362.

d.

15 amp, 120V, NEMA 5-15R, duplex, ground fault interrupter - Hubbell #GF5262.

e.

20 amp, 120V, NEMA 5-20R, duplex, ground fault interrupter - Hubbell #GF5362.

f.

15 amp, 120V, NEMA 5-15R, duplex, isolated ground - Hubbell #IG5262.

g.

20 amp, 120V, NEMA 5-20R, duplex, isolated ground - Hubbell #IG5362.

2.

All receptacles shall be grounding type.

3.

All exterior receptacles shall be GFCI type.

4.

Special purpose receptacles shall be either specification grade and shall have the characteristics as shown on the drawings.

5.

120 volt, 15-amp, duplex receptacles may only be utilized on 20-amp circuits where 3 or more receptacles are being served by one 20 amp circuit.

2.13

WALL PLATES

A.

Flush Mounted Device Cover Plates: Stainless steel, type 302 except in the following areas:

1.

B.

Surface Mounted Device Cover Plates: 1/2 inch raised galvanized steel covers with a minimum of two screws mounting the wiring device to the coverplate.

C.

Weatherproof Cover Plate: Gasketed cast metal with hinged gasketed device cover, Hubbell #CWP8H.

D.

All wall plates covering receptacle circuits shall have the plate marked, in a neat, concise manner, with the panel and circuit number. Utilize a permanent marking system. Handwritten identification will not be accepted.

16000-04

2.14

POKE‑THROUGH FITTINGS

A.

Manufacturers:

1.

Raceway Components.

2.

Walker-Parkersburg.

B.

Description: Assembly comprising service fitting, poke‑through component, fire stops and smoke barriers, and junction box for conduit termination.

C.

Fire Rating: 3 hours.

D.

Service Fitting:

1.

Type: Flush.

2.

Housing: Satin aluminum.

3.

Device Plate: Stainless steel.

4.

Configuration:

a.

One duplex receptacle and one communications outlet, Raceway Components #FI-200-21-RT.

b.

Two duplex receptacles and one communications outlet, Raceway Components #FI-200-21-RTR.

2.15

ROD ELECTRODE

A.

Material: Copper-clad steel.

B.

Diameter: 5/8-inch.

C.

Length: 8-feet.

2.16

MECHANICAL CONNECTORS

A.

Ground clamp fittings shall be interlocking clamp type fabricated from high strength corrosion-resistant metal with high strength silicon bronze U-bolt, nuts, and lock washers.

2.17

EXOTHERMIC CONNECTIONS

A.

Exothermic connections shall be Cadweld.

2.18

WIRE

A.

Material: Stranded copper.

B.

Size as shown on the drawings, or as required by code.

C.

Minimum size shall be #6 AWG.

2.19

ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS

A.

Kindorf, Midland‑Ross Corp.

B.

Elgen Co.

C.

Steel City, Midland‑Ross Corp.

16000-05

D.

Unistrut E.

B‑Line

2.20

GENERAL

A.

Metal supporting devices shall be zinc galvanized or cadmium plated steel or malleable iron.

2.21

LIGHTING FIXTURE SUPPORT

A.

Items such as stems, hickeys, bar hangers, and clips required to securely attach fixtures to ceilings or walls.

B.

Studs and unistrut support for fixture outlet and ceiling support.

C.

Fixture grid hangers for mounting surface fluorescent units to exposed grid ceiling.

D.

Drilled expansion insert type anchors suitable for load and application requirements such as sleeve anchors, lag shields, and plastic anchors.

E.

Provide auxiliary supports so that fixtures can be drawn up tightly, cannot be tilted or rotated, and will not be affected by vibrations.

2.22

SUPPORT STRUCTURES

A.

Rack supports of galvanized steel channel sections with adequate feet to allow secure mounting.

B.

Weld sections, do not use bolts.

2.23

MOUNTING PANELS

A.

Size mounting panels to mount necessary equipment, of 3/4 inch exterior grade plywood as specified on drawings.

B.

Provide uniform mounting panels as far as practical. Preferred sizes being 12-in. X 18-in., 18-in. X 24-in., 18-in. X 30-in., and 24-in. X 30-in.

2.24

CONDUIT SUPPORTS

A.

Two-hole galvanized steel straps.

B.

Continuous slot or T‑slot galvanized steel concrete insert channel.

16000-06

2.25

TRANSFORMER MOUNTING BRACKETS

A.

Provide mounting brackets fabricated of welded galvanized steel channel section.

B.

Design bracket to support the size transformer as indicated on drawings.

2.26

2.27

POWER PANELBOARDS

A.

Acceptable Manufacturers

1.

Square D.

2.

General Electric.

3.

ITE.

B.

Circuit Breaker Panelboards: NEMA PB 1, 22,000 RMS symmetrical amperes minimum at 250 volts AC or 18,000 RMS symmetrical amperes at 480 volts AC or as specified on the drawings. Equivalent to Square D I-Line.

C.

Fusible Panelboards: NEMA PB 1, 200,000 RMS symmetrical amperes at 600 volts AC minimum. Voltages as noted on the drawings. Equivalent to Square D QMB.

D.

Service Conditions:

1.

Temperature: 104 degrees F, 40 degrees C.

2.

Altitude: 1000 feet.

E.

Panelboard Bus: Copper, ratings as indicated. Provide copper ground bus in each panelboard. Provide isolated ground bus as indicated on the drawings. Provide neutral bus where required by the utilization voltage. The neutral bus shall be rated at (100) (200) % of the phase bus amps.

F.

Fusible Switch Assemblies: NEMA KS 1, quick‑make, quick‑break, load interrupter enclosed knife switch with externally operable handle. Provide interlock to prevent opening front cover with switch in ON position. Handle lockable in OFF position. Fuse clips: Designed to accommodate Class [R] [J] fuses.

G.

Indoor Enclosure: NEMA PB 1, Type 1. Minimum cabinet box dimensions: 6 inches deep; 20 inches wide.

H.

Cabinet Front: Surface type, fastened with concealed trim clamps. Provide concealed hinged door with flush lock. Finish in manufacturer's standard gray enamel.

2.28

BRANCH CIRCUIT PANELBOARDS

A.

Lighting and Appliance Branch Circuit Panelboards: NEMA PB1, circuit breaker type.

B.

Panelboard Bus: Copper, ratings as indicated. Provide copper ground bus in each panelboard; provide isolated ground bus as indicated on the drawings. Provide neutral bus where required by the utilization voltage. The neutral bus shall be rated at (100) (200) % of the phase bus amps.

16000-07

C.

Minimum integrated short circuit rating for 240-volt panelboards: 10,000 amperes rms symmetrical at 240-volt. Equivalent to Square D NQOD.

D.

Minimum integrated short circuit rating for 480-volt panelboards: 14,000 amperes rms symmetrical at 480-volt. Equivalent to Square D NEHB.

E.

Indoor Enclosure: NEMA PB 1, Type 1.

F.

Cabinet box: 5 ¾-inches deep; 20 inches wide for 240 volt and less panelboards, 20-inches wide for 480-volt panelboards.

G.

Cabinet Front: Flush or surface cabinet front with concealed trim clamps, concealed hinge, and flush lock all keyed alike as indicated on the drawings. Finish in manufacturer's standard gray enamel.

2.29

LOAD CENTERS

A.

Load centers: NEMA PB1, circuit breaker type.

B.

Panelboard Bus: Copper, ratings as indicated. Provide neutral bus where required by the utilization voltage. The neutral bus shall be rated at 100% of the phase bus amps.

C.

Minimum integrated short circuit rating for 240-volt panelboards: 10,000 amperes rms symmetrical at 240-volt. Equivalent to Square D QO.

D.

Indoor Enclosure: NEMA PB 1, Type 1.

E.

Enclosure: NEMA PB1, [Type 1] [Type 3R] as shown on the drawings. Enclosure shall be fabricated of cold rolled steel.

F.

Cabinet Front: Flush or surface cabinet front, as indicated on the drawings, with flush cylinder tumble-type lock all keyed alike. Finish in manufacturer's standard gray enamel.Edit as needed on project.

PART 3

EXECUTION

3.01

INSTALLATION

A.

Install Products in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and in a manner that is esthetically pleasing.

B.

Install electrical equipment according to industry standards.

C.

Minimize boring, and cutting of structural members so that structural integrity is maintained .

D.

Minimize inconveniences to the occupants on the households that will be caused by construction.

E.

Use flat‑head screws, clips, and straps to fasten raceway channel to surfaces. Mount plumb and level.

F.

Use suitable insulating bushings and inserts at connections to outlets and corner fittings.

G.

Close ends of wireway and unused conduit openings.

H.

Ground and bond raceway.

16000-08

I.

Branch wiring feeding wiring devices mounted in surface raceways shall be provided with a separate green equipment-grounding conductor.

J.

Notify the COR not less than 2 days in advance prior to the disconnection of electrical service and reconnection.

Part 4 - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

4.01

MEASUREMENT

Measurement will be lump sum for the completion of the electrical system completed in dwelling.

4.02

BASIS OF PAYMENT

Payment will be at the Contract unit price for each pay unit.

Payment will be made under:

PAY ITEM

DESCRIPTION

PAY UNIT

16000-1

Reserve Engine Bay Electrical

Lump Sum

END OF SECTION

16000-09

PRICE RANGE

Contract magnitude is:

Between $25,000 and $100,000.

AGAR 452.211-72 Statement of Work/Specifications (FEB 1988)

The Contractor shall furnish the necessary personnel, material, equipment, services and facilities (except as otherwise specified), to perform the Statement of Work/Specifications referenced in Section J.

AGAR 452.211-73 Attachments to Statement of Work/Specifications (FEB 1988)

The attachments to the Statement of Work/Specifications listed in Section J are hereby made part of this solicitation and any resultant contract.

SECTION D--PACKAGING AND MARKING

{For this Solicitation, there are NO clauses in this Section}

SECTION E--INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): www.arnet.gov/far/

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

52.246-1 Contractor Inspection Requirements (APR 1984)

52.246-12 Inspection of Construction (AUG 1996)

SECTION F--DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): www.arnet.gov/far/

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

52.242-14 Suspension of Work (APR 1984)

FAR 52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work (APR 1984)

The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within _10_ calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than __30 days__ . The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

AGAR 452.236-75 Maximum Workweek – Construction Schedule (NOV 1996)

Within _ 10__ calendar days after receipt of a written request from the Contracting Officer, the Contractor must submit the following information in writing for approval:

(a) A schedule as required by FAR clause 52.236-15, Schedules for Construction Contracts, and

(b) The hours (including the daily starting and stopping times) and days of the week the Contractor proposed to carry out the work.

The maximum workweek that will be approved is _40 Hours__.

SECTION G--CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

AGAR 452.215-73 Post Award Conference (NOV 1996)

A post award conference with the successful offeror is required. It will be scheduled and held within __10_ days after the date of contract award. The conference will be held at the Gila National Forest Supervisor’s Office, in Silver City, New Mexico.

GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

The Government will provide the following item(s) of Government property to the Contractor for use in the performance of this contract. This property shall be used and maintained by the Contractor in accordance with the provisions of the "Government Property" FAR clause contained elsewhere in the contract.

None

SECTION H--SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

Non Discrimination The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD). To file a complaint of discrimination, write to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, DC 20250-9410, or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

FAR 52.236-4 Physical Data (APR 1984)

Data and information furnished or referred to below is for the Contractor's information. The Government shall not be responsible for any interpretation of or conclusion drawn from the data or information by the Contractor. (a) The indications of physical conditions on the drawings and in the specifications are the result of site investigations by _____N/A_____

(b) Weather conditions ___N/A_______

(c) Transportation facilities ___N/A______

(d) ___N/A______

Utility Services

{For this Solicitation, there are NO clauses in this Section}

PART II--CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I--CONTRACT CLAUSES

FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

www.arnet.gov/far/ www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (SEP 2007)

52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest when Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (MAY 2008) (Applicable if contract exceeds $30,000)

52.211-18 Variation in Estimated Quantity (APR 1984)

52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (JUN 2003)

52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003) 52.222-6 Davis-Bacon Act (JUL 2005) 52.222-7 Withholding of Funds (FEB 1988)

52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records (FEB 1988)

52.222-9 Apprentices and Trainees (JUL 2005)

52.222-10 Compliance with Copeland Act Requirements (FEB 1988)

52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards) (JUL 2005) 52.222-12 Contract Termination - Debarment (FEB 1988)

52.222-13 Compliance with Davis-Bacon and Related Act Regulations (FEB 1988)

52.222-14 Disputes Concerning Labor Standards (FEB 1988)

52.222-15 Certification of Eligibility (FEB 1988)

52.222-20 Walsh-Healy Public Contracts Act (DEC 1996) (Applicable if contract exceeds $10,000) 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999) (Applicable if contract exceeds $10,000) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007) (Applicable if contract exceeds $10,000) 52.222-27 Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction (FEB 1999) (Applicable if contract exceeds $10,000) 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 1998) (Applicable if contract exceeds $10,000)

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (SEP 2007) 52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts (DEC 2007)

52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information (AUG 2003)

52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace (MAY 2001) (Applicable if contract is awarded to an individual) 52.223-15 Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (DEC 2007)

52.224-1 Privacy Act Notification (APR 1984)

52.224-2 Privacy Act (APR 1984)

52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUN 2008)

52.227-4 Patent Indemnity -- Construction Contracts (DEC 2007)

52.228-2 Additional Bond Security (OCT 1997) (Applicable if contract exceeds $30,000)

52.228-11 Pledges of Assets (FEB 1992) (Applicable if contract exceeds $30,000) 52.228-12 Prospective Subcontractor Requests for Bonds (OCT 1995) (Applicable if contract exceeds $30,000)

52.228-14 Irrevocable Letter of Credit (DEC 1999) (Applicable if contract exceeds $30,000) 52.232-5 Payments Under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts (SEP 2002) 52.232-18 Availability of Funds (APR 1984)

52.232-23 Assignment of Claims (JAN 1986)

52.232-27 Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts (OCT 2008)

52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer – Central Contractor Registration (OCT 2003)

52.233-1 Disputes (JUL 2002)

52.233-3 Protest After Award (AUG 1996) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004)

52.236-2 Differing Site Conditions (APR 1984)

52.236-3 Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work (APR 1984)

52.236-5 Material and Workmanship (APR 1984)

52.236-6 Superintendence by the Contractor (APR 1984)

52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities (NOV 1991)

52.236-8 Other Contracts (APR 1984)

52.236-9 Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements (APR 1984)

52.236-10 Operations and Storage Areas (APR 1984)

52.236-11 Use and Possession Prior to Completion (APR 1984)

52.236-12 Cleaning Up (APR 1984)

52.236-13 Accident Prevention (NOV 1991)

Alternate I (NOV 1991) 52.236-14 Availability and Use of Utility Services (APR 1984)

52.236-15 Schedules for Construction Contracts (APR 1984)

52.236-16 Quantity Surveys (APR 1984)

Alternate I (APR 1984)

52.236-17 Layout of Work (APR 1984)

52.236-21 Specifications and Drawings for Construction (FEB 1997)

Alternate I (APR 1984)

Alternate II (APR 1984) 52.236-26 Preconstruction Conference (FEB 1995)

52.243-5 Changes and Changed Conditions (APR 1984)

52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items (MAR 2009)

52.245-1 Property Records (JUN 2007)

52.245-2 Government Property (Fixed-Price Contracts) (JUN 2007)

52.246-21 Warranty of Construction (MAR 1994)

Alternate I (APR 1984)

52.249-1 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (Short From) (APR 1984)

52.249-10 Default (Fixed-Price Construction) (APR 1984) 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (JAN 1991)

AGRICULTURE ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 4) CLAUSES

452.232-70 Reimbursement for Bond Premiums – Fixed-Price Construction Contracts (NOV 1996) (Applicable if contract is over $30,000) 452.236-71 Prohibition Against the Use of Lead-Paint (NOV 1996)

452.236-72 Use of Premises (NOV 1996)

452.236-73 Archeological or Historic Sites (FEB 1988)

452.236-74 Control of Erosion, Sedimentation and Pollution (NOV 1996)

452.236-76 Samples and Certificates (FEB 1988)

452.236-77 Emergency Response (NOV 1996)

452.204-71

PERSONAL IDENTITY VERICATION OF CONTRACTOR

EMPLOYEES (OCT 2007

(a) The contractor shall comply with the personal identity verification (PIV) policies and procedures established by the Department of Agriculture (USDA) Directives 4620-002 series.

(b) Should the results of the PIV process require the exclusion of a contractor’s employee, the contracting officer will notify the contractor in writing.

(c) The contractor must appoint a representative to manage compliance with the PIV policies established by the USDA Directives 4620-002 series and to maintain a list of employees eligible for a USDA LincPass required for performance of the work.

(d) The responsibility of maintaining a sufficient workforce remains with the contractor.

Employees may be barred by the Government from performance of work should they be found ineligible or to have lost eligibility for a USDA LincPass. Failure to maintain a sufficient workforce of employees eligible for a USDA LincPass may be grounds for termination of the contract.

(e) The contractor shall insert this clause in all subcontracts when the subcontractor is required to have routine physical access to a Federally-controlled facility and/or routine access to a Federally-controlled information system.

(f) The PIV Sponsor for this contract is a designated program point of contact, which in most cases is the Contracting Officer Representative (COR), unless otherwise specified in this contract. The PIV Sponsor will be available to receive contractor identity information from * (hours and days) to * (hours and days) at * (office address for registration).

The

Government will notify the contractor if there is a change in the PIV Sponsor, the office address, or the office hours for registration; however, it is the contractor’s responsibility to meet all aspects of paragraphs (c), (d), and (e).

52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration (APR 2008)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

“Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database” means the primary Government repository for Contractor information required for the conduct of business with the Government.

“Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number” means the 9-digit number assigned by Dun and Bradstreet, Inc. (D&B) to identify unique business entities.

“Data Universal Numbering System+4 (DUNS+4) number” means the DUNS number means the number assigned by D&B plus a 4-character suffix that may be assigned by a business concern. (D&B has no affiliation with this 4-character suffix.) This 4-character suffix may be assigned at the discretion of the business concern to establish additional CCR records for identifying alternative Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) accounts (see the FAR at Subpart 32.11) for the same concern.

“Registered in the CCR database” means that—

(1) The Contractor has entered all mandatory information, including the DUNS number or the DUNS+4 number, into the CCR database; and

(2) The Government has validated all mandatory data fields, to include validation of the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and has marked the record “Active”. The Contractor will be required to provide consent for TIN validation to the Government as a part of the CCR registration process.

(b)

(1) By submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered in the CCR database prior to award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchasing agreement resulting from this solicitation.

(2) The offeror shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its offer, the annotation “DUNS” or “DUNS+4” followed by the DUNS or DUNS+4 number that identifies the offeror’s name and address exactly as stated in the offer. The DUNS number will be used by the Contracting Officer to verify that the offeror is registered in the CCR database.

(c) If the offeror does not have a DUNS number, it should contact Dun and Bradstreet directly to obtain one.

(1) An offeror may obtain a DUNS number—

(i) Via the internet at http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform or if the offeror does not have internet access, it may call Dun and Bradstreet at 1-866-705-5711 if located within the United States; or

(ii) If located outside the United States, by contacting the local Dun and Bradstreet office.