Attachment 3 St Stephens Switchgear Specifications.pdf

St Stephen Switchgear Install 23ST01

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CONTRACTOR'S OPERATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This section covers general requirements applicable to specific Contractor's operations or equipment for this contract at the and Powerhouses.

1.2 REFERENCES

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

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

29 CFR 1910.94 Ventilation

29 CFR 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure

29 CFR 1910.1000 Air Contaminants

29 CFR 1926.52 Occupational Noise Exposure

29 CFR 1926.55 Gases, Vapors, Fumes, Dusts, and Mists

29 CFR 1926.57 Ventilation

29 CFR 1926.101 Hearing Protection

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)

EM 385-1-1 (2014) Safety and Health Requirements Manual

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)

NFPA 70 (2014; AMD 1 2013; Errata 1 2013; AMD 2 2013; Errata 2 2013; AMD 3 2014; Errata 3-4 2014; AMD 4-6 2014) National Electrical Code

NFPA 70E (2015) Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace

1.3 SUBMITTALS

Government review and approval is required for submittals listed below for this SECTION and shall be furnished in accordance with SECTIONS 01 33 00.

SD-01 Pre-work Submittals

Schedule for Work; G

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Access Agreements and Work Areas; G

Project Security Procedures; G

Contractor's Work Supervisor(s) Qualifications; G

Gas, Vapor, Fume, Dust and Mist Control Program; G

Disposal Plan; G

Contractor's Planned Equipment Methods; G

Loading plan for cranes and heavy equipment; G

Plant and Equipment List; G

Loading Diagram for Heavy Vehicles; G

Scaffolding; G

Temporary Electrical Service Plan; G

Qualified Crane Operators; G

Qualified Riggers; G

1.4 SCHEDULE FOR WORK

The Contractor shall submit a detailed schedule for accomplishing the work in this contract. The schedule will not be used by the Government to select a Contractor; rather it will be used to insure that the Contractor is capable of accomplishing the necessary work in the allotted time periods.

1.5 COORDINATION MEETINGS

Weekly coordination meetings will be held between the Contractor and the Government. This meeting will be used to discuss the Contractor's proposed schedule, actual progress in the last week and work planned in the upcoming two weeks. The Contractor shall make particular note of any work requiring Project support or potential impacts to Project operations or maintenance.

A meeting time and place shall be mutually agreed upon for the same time each week. The Contractor shall distribute the coordination meeting notes with changes to the Government no later than the close of business the workday following the weekly meeting.

1.6 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES

1.6.1 General

The Contractor shall ensure that all employees are capable of demonstrating adequate knowledge of tools, supplies, equipment and techniques necessary to competently perform the work. The Contractor's Work Supervisor(s) Qualifications, experience, and a verifying contact, name and phone number, shall be submitted for at least two such facilities. The Government may require the Contractor to discontinue using any employee in the performance of the work specified in this contract determined by the Government to be unsatisfactory. Contractor employees will not be permitted to bring

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1.6.2 Background Checks

The Contractor shall complete a background check for all employees performing work at the site, including sub-contractors.

1.6.3 Training

1.6.3.1 General

The Contractor shall ensure that all employees are provided any additional training required to perform their assigned duties as indicated by OSHA and the referenced EM 385-1-1.

1.6.3.2 Arc Flash

The Contractor shall provide all personnel training on Arc Flash Hazards as defined by NFPA 70E as they pertain to the work being performed. At a minimum this training shall include the definition of an arc flash, identification of potential arc flash hazards, methods of mitigation, and selection of appropriate personal protective equipment when mitigation is not possible. The training shall be as specific to the work and environment in which it is being performed as is possible.

1.6.3.3 Crane Operators and Riggers

Crane operators and riggers must meet the minimum training requirements defined in the referenced EM 385-1-1. The Contractor shall provide a list and evidence of completed training in qualified crane operators and qualified riggers for crane operators and riggers respectively, to the COR no less than 30 days prior to mobilization on site if Contractor personnel will be performing crane or rigging operations.

1.7 PROJECT SAFE CLEARANCE PROCEDURE

A safe clearance system is required by South Atlantic Division Regulation SADR PDO-6 "Hazardous Energy Control Program" and used by Project Personnel to insure continuity of service and safety to personnel and equipment. Any work, service or delivery performed which requires taking project operating equipment out of service will be done only after a formal clearance is obtained through the Site Responsible Official.Contractor personnel are required to successfully complete the training and examination required as well as execute all work in conformance with this policy. Safe Clearances shall not be violated by Contractor personnel. Any serious violation of the South Atlantic Division's Safe Clearance Procedure will be grounds for the immediate removal of the offender(s) from the Project.

1.8 ARC FLASH

The Contractor shall comply with all requirements of NFPA 70E pertaining to the performance of work on electrical equipment. The Contractor shall use mitigation (i.e. electrical isolation of the equipment by way of the projects safe clearance procedure) as the primary means of addressing the arc flash hazard. Using PPE within the arc flash boundary of energized equipment shall be permitted only when no other method of performing the work exists. When equipment is encountered which has no labels indicating the Arc Flash Category, available energy, and arc flash protection boundary the Contractor shall consult with the COR and Power Plant Manager to

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1.9 ACCESS AGREEMENTS AND WORK AREAS

1.9.1 Access Agreements

Access Roads to and from the work site shall be submitted after the Contractor, the Contract Officer's Representative and the Project's Representative have coordinated and determined the most advantageous access to, and staging of, the Contractor's assets deployed to the work site. The existing access roadway and any associated access roads on the project, shall not be closed as a result of work or delivery activities associated with this contract unless previously coordinated and approved by the Government. Traffic delays will only be permitted in accordance with the provisions of this section. In accordance with the referenced EM 385-1-1, when necessary for equipment to operate on or to cross access roads, arterial roads or highways, flaggers, signs, lights, and/or other necessary safeguards shall be furnished to safely control and direct the flow of traffic. When necessary to operate on or to cross existing highways or roads, all necessary permits shall be obtained from the appropriate private or public authority. Spillage on the project roads and state or county roads will not be permitted, and the spillage shall be immediately cleaned up at the expense of the Contractor. No cleated or crawler-type equipment shall be operated on paved surfaces. Damage to all roads caused by the Contractor's operations shall be repaired to preexisting conditions at the expense of the Contractor. The right-of-way for the work (or delivery site) and access thereto will be furnished as stated in this paragraph subject to mutual agreement between the Contractor and the Government concerning the specific route the Contractor is to use. Such mutual agreement must be reached prior to initiation, work or delivery.

1.9.2 Work Areas

Drawings showing the layout of the area proposed for use shall be submitted for review and approval. The drawing(s) shall show the location of the principal components: offices, access roads, parking, storage facilities and disposal areas, which the Contractor proposes to construct within the designated limits. Only Contractor and subcontractor parts trailers and lunch trailers may be allowed in the Contractor work areas and these shall be subject to COR approval. All contractor and subcontractor trailers shall be required to be adequately physically anchored to prevent overturning due to high winds. Should additional working space or lands within the Government right-of-way be required for material yards, job offices, or other purposes they can be obtained through agreement with the Government approved in writing. When directed at any time during the progress of the work when space is needed within the right-of-way for other purposes, any part of the grounds that have been in use shall be promptly vacated and cleaned up. However, it is not the intent to require the Contractor's plant or material to be removed from an area while such plant, material, or area is still being actively used. The project staff will brief the Contractor on security procedures. Any such procedures will not be the basis for claims for additional money or time. The project areas off limits to Contractor personnel will also be designated. Salespersons or personnel seeking employment will not be permitted inside the project security fences without prior Government approval.

1.9.3 Employee Access and Parking

Access to the Contractor's work areas will be available during normal

SECTION 01 10 10.00 25 Page 4 project operating hours of 0600 to 1630 Central Time Monday thru Thursday, except for Federal Holidays. The Contractor's employee private vehicle parking areas shall be restricted to the area(s) agreed upon before site operations begin. The Contractor shall keep the parking areas free of litter and debris. An adequate number and size of trash receptacles shall be placed in the parking areas and emptied, as necessary to avoid overflowing. Trash receptacles shall be adequately secured to provide protection from the wind and animals. Access on Saturdays and Federal Holidays or beyond the normal duty hours may be allowed on a case by case basis and shall be coordinated with and approved by the Project Manager and COR at least two weeks prior. Coordinate any changes to the working hours at least two weeks prior to the change.

1.9.4 Public Access

The public shall not have access to the work area.

1.10 SALVAGE

Some items will remain the property of the Government during the contract and after completion. Salvage shall include removal of the material, equipment, etc., from its present location and transporting, bundling, protecting, cleaning, and storing it on-site as directed. Salvage items will be those specified. Adequate property control records shall be maintained for all materials or equipment specified to be salvaged. These records may be in accordance with the Contractor's system of property control. The Contractor shall be responsible for the adequate storage and protection of all salvaged materials and equipment and shall replace all salvage materials and equipment which are stolen, broken, or damaged during the salvage operations as the result of the Contractor's negligence, or while in the Contractor's care.

1.11 1.11 DELIVERY OF MAJOR EQUIPMENT

During times when the Contractor is not on site, the Project will receive equipment and stage it in the Powerhouse. Once the Contractor returns to the site, it shall be the Contractor's responsibility to uncrate the equipment and to dispose of all shipping crates and packing materials.

Government personnel will not be responsible for inspection of equipment at time of delivery and will accept no responsibility for the condition or correctness of the equipment being delivered. Furthermore, Government personnel will not provide additional functions beyond offloading;

signatures of Government employees provided will indicate only that items were received but will not attest to the condition, completeness, or correctness of the delivery. Any deliveries attempted outside of normal business hours will not be permitted and at Contractor expense.

1.12 PROJECT SECURITY

1.12.1 Project Security Procedures

Departure from the powerhouse will be accomplished in a similar manner.

Contractor personnel will not be permitted to arrive or depart from through the gates individually other than in an emergency or when agreed upon with project personnel in advance. Arrangement and scheduling of working hours and crews shall be coordinated with the Project Staff. The Contractor shall submit the intended working hours of his staff on site and identify any employees working for him in any capacity. The security of the Contractor's property and items furnished under this contract, until the

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Government accepts items, are the Contractor's responsibility whether stored inside or outside. All Contractor personnel, subcontractor personnel, suppliers, etc. shall comply with the project security policies. Salespersons or personnel seeking employment will not be permitted inside the Project. Signs may be erected outside the project containing instructions for personnel seeking the Contractor. The content and location of the signs shall be approved by the COR prior to erection.

Posts or other means of support, if required, shall be furnished by the Contractor and removed when the contract is completed. Any open post holes shall be suitably backfilled prior to the end of the shift that posts are removed and any other damage shall be repaired to prework conditions.

1.12.2 Contractor's General Personnel

The Contractor shall prepare, and revise whenever organizational changes occur, a project organizational chart. The Contractor shall maintain a complete organizational chart of all positions that will be working on the project. All personnel employed by the Contractor shall be fully qualified in their respective fields to render the services necessary.

1.12.3 Identification of Employees

Contractor personnel shall be readily identifiable by means of the contractor's logo and the employees name affixed to their hard hat and/or uniform. The Contractor shall submit a complete listing of all personnel and their titles who will be working on the project. This listing shall be revised and resubmitted when personnel changes occur. The Contractor may be issued an access key card at the discretion of the Power Plant Manager to more easily facilitate entrance and exit from the project. This discretion is limited to only one of the Contractor's personnel and must be a manager or foreman assigned for the duration of the contract. Failure to return any access key(s) will result in a $100 charge to the Contractor for each key. These fees will be deducted from the Contractor's payment. The Contractor must furnish a written request for government furnished access cards containing the following minimum information to the COR at least one week in advance of receiving the actual key card:

Name of Contractor Name of Employee

Birth date Recent Identification with Photo Place of Birth Other information as needed based on security level

1.12.4 Foreign Born Employees

The Contractor shall submit scanned images in .pdf or .jpg format of both the Worker's Visa and Green Card or else both the Visa and a U.S. Driver's License to the COR of all Contractor employees who are foreign born and have non-citizen status. These files shall be submitted at least one month in advance of the start of work by the employees. This allows the Corps District Security Office sufficient time to run a security check on these affected personnel. Contractor personnel who fit the above description of non-citizenship shall not be permitted to work at the Project until they pass this security check in addition to the other normal requirements.

1.12.5 Identification of Contractor Vehicles

All Contractor vehicles used for prosecuting the work shall have a

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Contractor sign or other permanent identification and must carry the required insurance. Private vehicles not owned by the Prime Contractor or Subcontractors shall not be used for prosecuting the work.

1.12.6 Use of Private Vehicles

Private vehicles of the Contractor and his employees shall enter and leave the project as directed. Parking shall be restricted to approved areas.

1.13 ANTITERRORISM AND OPERATIONS SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.13.1 General

The security requirements described below apply to all contract personnel (including employees of the prime Contractor (“Contractor”) and all subcontractor employees) supporting the performance requirements of this contract. The Contractor is responsible for compliance with these security requirements. Questions regarding security matters shall be addressed to the designated Government representative (e.g., Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Requiring Activity (RA) representative, or Contracting Officer (if a COR or other RA representative is not appointed)). Contract personnel are critical to the overall security and safety of US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)installations, facilities and activities, and security awareness training contributes to those efforts.

The Department of Defense (DoD) and Army security training requirements specified below, if applicable, are performance requirements; all applicable contract personnel shall complete initial training within 30 days of contract award or the date new contract personnel begin performance on the contract. Within five business days from the completion of training, the Contractor shall provide written documentation (e.g., email or memorandum) to the Government representative. The documentation shall include the names of contract personnel trained and which training they completed; the Contractor shall maintain training records as part of their contract files and be prepared to provide copies of training certificates to the Government representative. Contractor personnel and vehicles are subject to search when entering federal installations. Additionally, all contract personnel shall comply with Force Protection Condition (FPCON) measures, Random Antiterrorism Measures (commonly referred to as “RAMs”), and Health Protection Condition (HPCON) measures. The Contractor is responsible for meeting performance requirements during elevated FPCON and/or HPCON levels in accordance with applicable RA plans and procedures --this includes identifying mission essential and non-mission essential personnel. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the FPCON or HPCON levels at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may implement security changes that affect contract personnel. The Contractor shall ensure all contract personnel are aware of their security responsibilities, including any site-specific requirements identified in local policies or procedures.

1.13.2 Pre-screen Candidates Using E-Verify Program

Contractors shall comply with the requirements set forth in FAR clause 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification and FAR Subpart 22.18 in using the E-Verify Program at (https://www.e-verify.gov/) (website subject to change) to meet the contract employment eligibility requirements.

Contractors are encouraged to cooperate with Federal and State agencies responsible for enforcing labor requirements to include eligibility for employment under United States immigration laws in accordance with FAR 22.102-1(i). An initial list of verified/eligible candidates shall be

SECTION 01 10 10.00 25 Page 7 provided to the COR no later than three business days after the initial contract award. When contracts are with individuals, the individuals will be required to complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, and submit it to the Contracting Officer to become part of the official contract file.

1.14 DECK ACCESS RESTRICTIONS

Operational areas of the deck gantry crane shall not be blocked at any time. With prior coordination and approval, the deck gantry crane may be blocked for a period no longer than 4 hours.

1.15 NOISE CONTROL

1.15.1 General

Noise control and noise levels shall conform to requirements set forth in the appropriate regulations, including EM 385-1-1, Section 05.C, 29 CFR 1910.95, 29 CFR 1926.52 and 29 CFR 1926.101. The most conservative requirement shall govern.

1.15.2 Nighttime Noise Limitations

During work, the noise levels, as measured from the nearest occupied housing unit, shall not exceed 50 decibels during the hours from 2200 hours to 0700 hours.

1.16 UTILITIES

1.16.1 Sanitary Facilities

Use of the project restroom by Contractor personnel will not be permitted.

Sanitary facilities furnished by the Contractor shall be provided in accordance with EM 385-1-1 and shall be located in areas at locations coordinated and approved by the COR. The Contractor shall provide freeze protection as needed to prevent any spillage.

1.16.2 General

The Contractor shall furnish utilities required for the performance of work under this contract, except Government-furnished electrical power, water, and compressed air as described below.

1.16.3 Electrical Power

1.16.3.1 General

The Contractor shall be allowed to use existing 120V and 480V electrical outlets. Contractor shall take special care not to overload receptacle circuits. Contractor shall be responsible for all accessories, such as extension cords, adapters, and raceways for road crossings. Extension cords shall not be allowed to cross crane rails.

1.16.3.2 Temporary Electrical Service

The Contractor shall submit a temporary electrical service plan for temporary electrical wiring. The powerhouse emergency generator may be used to provide temporary electrical service when it is to support essential powerhouse loads for short periods of planned interruption of

SECTION 01 10 10.00 25 Page 8 service. The powerhouse emergency generator shall not be used to provide service in any other circumstance. When modifications of the existing electrical configuration are required to maintain service a detailed plan as well as wiring and connection diagrams shall be provided to the Government for approval. When temporary service is required it shall comply with the EM 385-1-1 and NFPA 70. Particular attention should be paid to Article 590, Temporary Installations. The contractor shall be responsible for providing temporary electrical service for any situation where the existing 120V or 480V electrical outlets cannot be used.

1.16.3.2.1 Generators

When temporary electrical service is to be supplied within the powerhouse for short durations the emergency diesel generator may be used, however only to provide essential plant loads. When a generator is to be used to supply additional non-essential loads or for long durations the powerhouse emergency generator may not be used. In this situation the Contract shall provide a generator sized sufficiently to support all normal plant loads in accordance with NFPA 70. The Contractor shall perform all required temporary installations and wiring in accordance with NFPA 70. Particular attention should be paid to Article 445. A detailed plan as well as wiring and connection diagrams shall be provided to the Government for approval.

1.16.3.2.2 Commercial

When electrical service is only available through commercial electrical service provide by the local electric utility it shall be provided as temporary. The service shall be provided in the name of the Contractor.

Establishment and coordination of this service shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. Location of equipment such as transformers, panels, meters, poles, and cable shall be identified on a drawing and submitted for Government approval. No service shall be ordered by the Contractor unless prior Government approval has been provided. The Contractor shall be responsible for termination of the service, removal of temporary equipment, and restoration of the site to pre-work conditions when it is no longer required. All equipment procured by the Contractor to establish the temporary service shall be transferred to the Government when the service is terminated.

1.16.3.3 Temporary Electrical Wiring

The Contractor shall include all temporary wiring in the temporary electrical service plan. All temporary electrical wiring shall be installed in accordance with the EM 385-1-1 and NFPA 70 and as approved. All temporary electrical wiring shall be removed prior to completion of the contract. The following requirements for temporary electrical wiring supplement that required in the references:

a. Single conductor wires such as Types WP, R, RH, T, and TW shall not be installed unprotected along the ground or walkways or within reach of persons on ground or walkways. These wires shall either be protected by conduit (except Type WP) or be supported by insulators beyond the reach of persons. These wire types are not acceptable for festoon lighting and shall not be used with insulation piercing sockets. For festoon lighting the use of 2 conductor No. 12 neoprene brewery cord is acceptable provided that where the cord is suspended, the use of wedge type strain clamps, such as "Reliable" Type PR is used to take the strain.

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b. Type S, SO, or ST ("Tirex") shall be used where cords are subject to extreme conditions such as rocky ground, vehicle traffic, frequent moves along the ground, and frequent exposure to moisture.

Nonmetallic-sheathed cable and service entrance cable shall not be used as portable cord run along the ground or suspended in the air. When exposed they shall be run against and fastened to continuous protective surfaces.

c. Only nonmetallic supports shall be used for installation of temporary electrical wiring; the use of baling wire and other like materials is prohibited.

d. Type NM (indoor) nonmetallic-sheathed cable shall not be exposed to moisture. For outdoor installation Type NMC or service cable shall be used and boxes used therewith shall be made of insulating material.

Cabinets or cutout boxes installed where exposed to moisture shall either be rain tight or shall be protected from moisture.

e. Boxes and cabinets shall not have wires and cables passing through sharp edged holes. Individual wires shall enter boxes in conduit or through holes bushed with insulation material. Cables shall enter boxes through bushings or box connectors.

f. All metal which encloses live electrical conductors shall be grounded with the exception of isolated fixed boxes in dry locations and so placed that persons cannot touch the box and simultaneously touch or be standing on the ground, concrete or a grounded metal surface. The term "enclosure" includes safety switch and motor started boxes, panel board enclosures, switch and outlet boxes, and the frames of portable power tools. Metal stands for portable floodlights also shall be grounded. Water pipe or existing cable grounds shall be used whenever possible. All "made" grounds such as rods or pipes driven into the ground will provide a maximum ground resistance of 25 ohms or less. Ground wires connections shall utilize clamps or lugs so as to provide a mechanically sound, low resistance connection. Ground wires shall be of the size specified by the National Electric Code (NEC) and shall be run or protected to avoid injury. If subject to flexing or vibration, the ground wire shall be stranded.

g. Grounding of portable electrical equipment including floodlight stands shall be accomplished by means of an extra conductor within the cord and an additional contact on the receptacle plug so arranged that the circuit and ground conductors cannot be interchanged. The neutral conductor shall not be used as the ground conductor. Mechanical protection and stranding of the ground conductor shall be equal to that of the circuit conductors. If a Contractor's portable equipment has plug caps that will not match receptacles equipped with a grounding connection, he shall replace the cord and plug to the proper type and permanently connect ground wire to equipment case.

h. Ground wires in portable cords shall always be identified by a green color and neutral conductors shall be white or gray. Special care shall be exercised in making up portable cords to be sure that the circuit and ground conductors are not interchanged.

i. The frames of all portable engine generator plants shall be grounded. This will usually entail a driven ground adjacent to the machine. The neutral wire of plants having an output voltage of 115/230 volts three wire also shall be grounded. All ungrounded

SECTION 01 10 10.00 25 Page 10 conductors shall be protected by fuses of circuit breakers of no higher ampere ratings than allowed by the NEC.

j. The Contractor shall provide and maintain on the site a suitable ground testing device in use and authorized quality control personnel shall perform tests initially and subsequently whenever temporary wiring is altered to assure the adequacy of "man made grounds."

k. Welding machine leads shall be kept free of bare spots and splices shall be made using standard insulating splicing devices made for the purpose.

l. Every motor shall have a disconnecting means in sight of the controller location or arranged to be locked in the open position.

m. Only qualified journeymen electricians shall perform work on all temporary electrical wiring.

n. All concrete sawing and coring equipment shall be suitably grounded.

o. The Contractor shall use GFCI protected receptacles for providing power for his workers. This requirement shall only be waived where electrical equipment can not be operated with the GFCI receptacle and only after COR authorization. The COR shall provide this authorization for temporary use of non-GFCI receptacles only after he determines that no personnel shall be endangered by this temporary waiver.

1.16.4 Telephone

Telephone will not be available for Contractor use.

1.16.5 Water

All reasonable amounts of water for domestic use (not for concrete curing or work purposes) will be made available from existing outlets and supplies. No charge will be made for the water.

1.17 GAS, VAPOR, FUME, DUST, AND MIST CONTROL IN POWERHOUSE

1.17.1 General

Necessary measures shall be taken to effect maximum control of gases, vapors, fumes, dusts, and mists created by Contractor operations under this contract. To the maximum extent possible, dust and dirt shall be removed by vacuum cleaning, unless otherwise approved. Prior to commencement of such operations, a written plan of the proposed Gas, Vapor, Fume, Dust and Mist Control Program shall be submitted to the COR for approval. The required Control Program shall include the following:

a. Provision of exhaust ducts which shall discharge outside the powerhouse structure where mechanical ventilation is used. Ventilation systems shall comply with requirements of 29 CFR 1910.94 and

29 CFR 1926.57.

b. Controlled operation of power-driven tools.

c. Furnishing and removing of approved dust preventatives in areas which cannot be properly rendered free from excessive dusting by vacuum cleaning or other methods.

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d. Vacuum cleaning (or other acceptable method) of spaces within the powerhouse where dust accumulates.

e. Only air, electrical, propane, or battery-driven equipment may be used inside the powerhouse.

f. The powerhouse is pressurized to prevent dust infiltration from the outside. All doors shall be kept closed when not being used.

g. Methods to prevent exposure of employees to inhalation, ingestion, skin absorption, or contact with any material or substance at concentrations above those specified in 29 CFR 1910.1000 and

29 CFR 1926.55.

1.17.2 Additional Provisions

Ventilation systems shall not interfere with traffic inside or outside the Powerhouse. Depending upon the Contractor's plant and equipment and methods of operation, additional provisions for satisfactory gas, vapor, fumes, dust, and mist control will be required and shall be included in the proposed Gas, Vapor, Fume, Dust, and Mist Control Program. Decisions of the Government as to the adequacy and extent of the Gas, Vapor, Fume, Dust and Mist Control Program and prosecution of the work shall be final. The gas, vapor, fume, dust, and mist control in the powerhouse shall be considered as incidental to the work and no separate payment will be made therefore.

1.18 DUST CONTROL

All necessary measures shall be taken to effect maximum control of all dust and welding fumes created by operations under this contract. To the maximum extent possible, all dust and dirt shall be removed by vacuum cleaning. Gasoline, propane or diesel engine equipment may not be used inside the powerhouse. Air, electrical, or battery driven equipment may be used inside the powerhouse

1.19 PROTECTION OF EXISTING UTILITIES

The existing utilities shall be protected. Any damage to existing utilities caused by the Contractor shall be repaired immediately and at Contractor's expense.

1.20 DISPOSITION OF MATERIALS

1.20.1 General

The location of the Contractor's off site disposal area and a plan for safe disposal of material shall be submitted in the Disposal Plan. All demolished material and miscellaneous materials shall be disposed of in accordance with all local, State, and Federal rules and regulations.

1.20.2 Daily Cleanup and Disposal

Work areas shall be kept reasonably neat on a daily basis. All debris resulting from the work, such as waste metalwork, packing cases, scrap lumber, and other debris shall be collected, removed, and disposed of off-site at least once per week. The Government's trash cans, dump boxes and other containers shall not be used. Liquid waste shall not be disposed of in Project drains. All costs of removing debris shall be incidental to

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1.20.3 Disposal and Salvage of Equipment and Miscellaneous Materials

Title to all materials and equipment to be disposed of, excepting materials salvaged for the Government will be vested in the Contractor when beginning disassembly work or when such materials and equipment are designated as scrap. The Government will not be responsible for the condition, loss or damage to such property after title transfer. The Contractor may retain these items in usable form and take possession of them providing that there is no subsequent cost or inconvenience to the Government. The Government does not guarantee that these items are complete or in working order and the Contractor shall assume responsibility for any damages caused by their use immediately upon taking possession of them.

1.21 LEAD BASED PAINT

Lead paint is suspected to be present on the existing equipment. Any paint removed shall be done with a chemical paint striping compound and contained for proper disposal. The Contractor shall take care to minimize the amount of hazardous waste generated. Only local areas subject to drilling must have the lead based paint removed prior to drilling. Paint strippers shall not be allowed to be used below the water surface or come in contact with water. Rags used to remove paint may be disposed with the project's hazardous waste stream. Generated waste shall be placed into approved DOT drums (1A1/1A2). The Project Environmental Compliance Coordinator shall be notified when drums are full and ready for disposal. The Contractor is responsible for following all OSHA and EM 385-1-1 standards, as well as all State and Local ordinances pertaining to the proper removal, handling, and disposal of hazardous waste. Chemical paint strippers shall contain no methylene chloride. The removal, handling, and disposal of lead based paint in the powerhouse shall be considered as incidental to the work and no separate payment will be made therefore.

1.22 CONTRACTOR'S EQUIPMENT

1.22.1 Contractor's Planned Equipment Methods

The proposed methods of transportation and operation of cranes and other heavy equipment shall be submitted by the Contractor to the Government and approved by the Government before commencement of those operations.

Submittals shall include the type, size, and loadings of equipment, and the proposed transportation routes and work areas to be used on the project.

Operation of heavy equipment adjacent to existing structures shall be avoided when possible. Testing requirements and operation of cranes and other heavy equipment shall be in accordance with EM 385-1-1. All cranes, rigging, lifts, operators, and other necessary means to move equipment or items shall be Contractor-furnished and shall comply with EM 385-1-1.

1.22.2 Plant and Equipment List

A complete list of all plant and equipment, exclusive of shop equipment, to be used on the project shall be submitted within 7 days prior to commencing site operations. An up to date plant and equipment list shall be submitted with the end of the month request for payment, throughout the life of the contract. The lists shall include rented equipment as well as lease purchase or sale leaseback equipment. The initial list and the revised monthly lists shall indicate dates equipment is assigned to or removed from the project, dates deadlined for repairs and returned for use, and adequate identification or description of each item of equipment including

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1.22.3 Loading Diagram for Heavy Vehicles

A loading diagram and deck protection shall be submitted for approval prior to using any cranes and equipment over 35 tons capacity on the intake decks or tailrace decks. Prior coordination with the COR is required for any vehicles in excess of this capacity. Prior Government coordination and approval for such loads shall be obtained before proceeding. A loading diagram may need to be submitted for review and approval showing the wheel loads and wheel spacing.

1.22.4 Movement of Equipment by the Contractor

All cranes, rigging, lifts, operators, and other necessary means to move equipment or items shall be Contractor-furnished as required to pursue and complete the work. Prior Government coordination and approval for such loads shall be obtained before proceeding. A loading diagram may need to be submitted for review and approval showing the wheel loads and wheel spacing.

1.23 CONTRACTOR USE OF POWERHOUSE BRIDGE CRANE

1.23.1 General

The powerhouse bridge crane will be made available, upon request, on an as-needed basis for work under this contract. The Government will provide crane operators, riggers, and rigging, and will operate and maintain the crane. Use of the crane will require 48-hour advance notice to the COR.

The Government will determine the availability and duration of use for the crane.

1.23.2 Use of the Crane

The Contractor shall cooperate with the Government in the use of the crane for scheduled and emergency project maintenance. The Government will have priority use of the crane in emergency conditions, e.g., for a need that could not be foreseen or scheduled. The bridge crane will be made available for the Contractor's use, but must be shared with the Corps project forces and other contractors as directed. Allocation of crane time between the primary Contractor and other contractors will be made by the Government, and the decision will be final in any dispute arising relative thereto. Crane use scheduling shall be discussed at the weekly coordination meeting.

1.24 CRANES AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT

1.24.1 Contractor Crane Safety

Contractor's cranes and equipment furnished for this work shall conform with all applicable OSHA requirements and referenced EM 385-1-1.

Contractor shall submit a lifting diagram addressing such issues as lift, trim, maximum load, maximum wind speed, lifting radius and all other applicable information required by EM 385-1-1 and OSHA. The lifting diagram shall be submitted 30-days prior to site work.

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1.24.2 Contractor Crane Testing

All Contractor cranes shall be tested in accordance with EM 385-1-1 prior to use on the project. Forty-eight hours notice of the test, excluding weekends and federal holidays, shall be given by the Contractor.

1.24.3 Contractor's Cranes and Heavy Equipment

The planned method of transportation and operation of Contractor provided cranes and other heavy equipment to be used in the performance of this contract shall be submitted for government approval and coordinated with the COR. This loading plan for cranes and heavy equipment shall include the type, size, loading, and placement of outriggers of all cranes or heavy equipment and the proposed transportation routes and work areas to be used on the project. Operation of heavy equipment adjacent to existing structures shall be avoided when possible.

1.25 INCLEMENT WEATHER WORK

The Contractor's schedule shall reflect adverse weather days in all weather dependent activities as defined in SECTION 00800, Contract Clause 52.236-4, PHYSICAL DATA. The Contractor will be expected to protect work areas from inclement weather and precipitation so that no delays in the prosecution of critical work items occur. Also, no time extensions will be authorized for materials, work in place, or equipment damaged due to negligence during periods of inclement weather.

1.26 PERMITS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

It will be the responsibility of the Contractor to obtain all permits/licenses required for this project.

1.27 SAFE CLEARANCE PROCEDURE

Safe clearance procedure in EM 385-1-1 as practiced by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District will be Government-furnished to the Contractor. The Project will be responsible for providing instruction and training to personnel that have any involvement with electrical equipment or lines; mechanical equipment; pressure systems; and vessels and lines containing dangerous or hazardous material which can be energized, pressurized, activated, or released remotely or inadvertently. This requirement also applies to any interface of ongoing Project operations.

All work requiring a clearance under EM 385-1-1 shall be coordinated with the Government at least 24 hours in advance. All such work shall be performed under a clearance obtained from the Government. No work shall proceed until the proper clearances have been received for the work.

1.28 NOTIFICATION OF UNIT OUTAGE

When energized equipment is required to be taken out of service the Contractor shall notify the Government 30 days in advance of the work.

This will allow the Government to lock out the unit for Contractor access.

The Government will make every effort to have the equipment available when practical, however there are limitations on when equipment can be taken out of service. Outages shall be coordinated through the COR and shall be shown on the weekly Coordination Schedule (see paragraph 1.5). Activities that meet the criteria for inclusion in the Project Schedule, 01 32 01.00 25, shall be shown after coordinating the time and duration with the COR.

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1.29 Unit Outages & Schedule

Only one unit shall be allowed out of service at any instance. Outages will be in chronological order as determined by the COR. No unit outages will be scheduled or taken from November to May. Station Service bus 1 work to be completed immediately follwing Main Unit 1 work. Station Service bus 2 work to be completed immediately follwing Main Unit 2 work.

1.30 PARTNERING

The Government intends to encourage the foundation of a cohesive partnership with the Contractor and its subcontractors. This partnership will be structured to draw on the strengths of each organization to identify and achieve reciprocal goals. Among the objectives are effective and efficient contract performance and are intended to achieve completion within budget, on schedule, and in accordance with the plans and specifications; and to develop a single cooperative management team focused on the success of the project to mutual benefit of all stakeholders. This partnership will be bilateral in makeup, and participation will be totally voluntary. Any cost associated with effectuating this partnership will be agreed to by both parties, and will be shared equally with no change to the contract price. An integral aspect of partnering is the resolution of disputes in a timely, professional, and non-adversarial manner through the use of issue clarification and problem solving. Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) methodologies will be encouraged in place of the more formal dispute resolution procedures. ADR will assist in promoting and maintaining an amicable working relationship to preserve the partnership.

ADR is a voluntary, non-binding procedure available for use by the parties to this contract to resolve any dispute that may arise during performance.

1.31 DAMAGED EQUIPMENT OR ABNORMAL CONDITIONS

The COR shall be informed immediately upon finding any damaged equipment or other abnormal conditions involving additional work in which the Contractor believes it has no responsibility. The failure or abnormality shall not be disturbed until witnessed by the COR. Prior to proceeding further with work on the unit, the Contractor and the Government shall agree in writing as to the responsibility for the damage or abnormality. Any damage or abnormal conditions not reported as specified above shall also be corrected.

1.32 PROTECTION OF MATERIAL AND WORK

All materials, supplies, tools, equipment and Government property (including all tools, equipment, and special devices supplied by the Contractor and to be turned over to the Government at the end of the Contract) shall at all times be protected and preserved in an approved manner. If material, equipment, supplies, and work performed are not adequately protected, such property may be protected by the Government and the cost thereof will be charged to the Contractor or deducted from any payment due.

1.33 PROTECTION AND RESTORATION OF EXISTING FACILITIES

All existing facilities shall be protected whether or not shown. Upon completion of the work, all the existing facilities, not included as a portion of the work, shall be left in a condition equal to the original condition prior to the contract. Costs for repair and restoration of any facilities shall be considered to be incidental to and included in the contract price.

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1.34 CARE OF DRAINS

Existing powerhouse floor drains including the un-watering drains, transformer cell drains, roadway deck and crane rail drains shall not be used for disposal of any solid material and or any liquids other than clear water. The Contractor shall demonstrate that the pipes and drains are unobstructed when so directed and shall clean and remove materials from drains when obstructed.

1.35 WORK BY THE GOVERNMENT CONCURRENT WITH CONTRACTOR WORK

The Government will limit interference with the Contractor's work to the maximum reasonable extent and the Government and Contractor shall coordinate as necessary.

1.36 SCAFFOLDING

Scaffolding shall comply in every respect with EM 385-1-1. Any scaffolding, ladder, stairway, or other access schemes proposed to be used shall be submitted to include type, layout, connections and product literature. Approved anti-slip surface material shall be installed on scaffolding platforms.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS - NOT USED

PART 3 - EXECUTION - NOT USED

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SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This section covers the technical specifications to perform all work required to install government furnished 13.8kV generator switchgear, 480V station service switchgear and two station service transformers, as well as modification of units 1, 2, and 3 generator non-segregated phase bus, for St Stephen powerhouse. This section is a general summary of the required work and is not all-inclusive. The work described within these specifications shall include, but not necessarily be limited to the following:

a. Remove existing 13.8KV switchgear for unit 1, unit 2, and unit 3.

b. Remove existing 480V station service switchgear.

c. Remove two existing station service transformers.

d. Install three government furnished 13.8KV switchgear lineups for unit 1, unit 2, and unit 3.

e. Install government furnished 480V switchgear.

f. Install two government furnished station service transformers.

g. Reuse or replace the 15kV bus extension and transition sections.

Contractor may optionally use the three government furnished transition sections. Otherwise, modify the existing non-segregated metal enclosed bus and install the new bus extension and transition sections to connect the new 13.8KV switchgear to the existing generator bus.

Furnish all bus connectors and fasteners for units 1, 2, and 3 to make a complete operational system.

h. Perform necessary commissioning and testing.

1.2 CHANGES IN SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS

The Government reserves the right to revise or amend the specifications and/or drawings prior to the date set for opening bids. Copies of such amendments will be furnished to all prospective bidders. If the revisions and amendments require material changes in quantities or prices bid, or both, the date set for bid opening may be extended to enable bidders the opportunity to revise their bids. The amendment will include an announcement of the new date for opening bids.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

a. Wherever in the specifications, or upon the drawings, the words "directed", "required", "ordered", "designated", "prescribed", or words of like import are used, it shall be understood that the "direction", "requirement", "order", "designation", or "prescription" of the Contracting…