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These Performance Specifications detail the technical requirements for the Orovada Wildland Fire Complex project located in the Winnemucca District of Nevada, dated 03/14/2025. The document covers multiple technical sections including HVAC, electrical systems, equipment, and access control, with specific focus on the Fire Station Building and Crew Quarters Building.

Key technical specifications include requirements for split heat pump systems with electric auxiliary heat, ductless mini-split air conditioning, electrical service with 208/120 volt three-phase power, lighting systems, fire detection and alarm systems, and kitchen/bathroom equipment. The specifications mandate compliance with numerous codes and standards, such as the 2021 International Mechanical Code, NFPA standards, and ASHRAE guidelines. The design emphasizes energy efficiency, seismic safety, and future site expansion, with provisions for potential additional buildings and electrical connections. Detailed requirements are provided for electrical distribution, lighting, access control systems, appliances, and environmental controls, with a strong focus on functionality, safety, and adaptability for a wildland fire complex environment.

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PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS

Orovada Wildland Fire Complex

03/14/2025

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Winnemucca District Nevada

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section C30 - Submittals

Section D30 – HVAC

Section D50 – Electrical

Section E10 – Equipment

Access Control Detail

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SECTION C30

SUBMITTALS PRIOR/DURING CONSTRUCTION

PART 1 GENERAL

1 .1 Submittals

A. This is a reference list for submittals during design and prior to/during construction. Submittals require approval from BLM

1 .2 Construction Submittal Types

Action Submittals: Written, graphic information, and physical samples that require Government’s responsive action.

• Product Data: Collect information into a single submittal for each element of construction and type of product or equipment.

• Shop Drawings: Prepare project-specific information, drawn accurately to scale.

Do not base Shop Drawings on reproductions of the Contract Documents or standard printed data.

• Samples: Submit Samples for review of kind, color, pattern, and texture for a check of these characteristics with other elements and for a comparison of these characteristics between submittal and actual component as delivered and installed.

• Construction Materials: The Contractor is encouraged to submit for approval products made out of recycled or environmentally responsible material. Every effort will be made by the BLM to approve these materials.

Informational Submittals: Written information that does not require Government’s responsive action. Submittals may be rejected for not complying with requirements.

• General: Prepare and submit Informational Submittals required by individual Specification Sections.

• Informational submittals include but are not limited to Coordination

Drawings, Certificates, Test reports, Manufacturer’s instructions, Division 01 Management Plans, etc.

Contractor’s Review

Review each submittal and check for coordination with other Work of the Contract and for compliance with the Contract Documents. Note corrections and field dimensions.

General Submittal Procedures

Prepare and submit submittals shown.

The Government reserves the right to require submittals in addition to those called for in

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1 .3 SUBMITTALS DURING DESIGN

. This is covered in the design section of the document

A. Samples shall be submitted during preparation of the specifications and final product should be listed in the specification.

0. Pre-Engineered Metal Building and/or Factory Built building construction documents

1. Trusses

2. Submittal for asphalt, sidewalk, and concrete pavement sections. Concrete Jointing and Reinforcing Patterns

3. Concrete mix

4. Vehicular Access Gates

5. Trash Enclosure wall block

6. Landscaping Plan

7. Card Reader rough-ins and appropriate passageways for future PACS.

8. Security Fence and Secure top solution

9. Lighted Flagpole

10. Pullboxes and handholes

11. Site lighting fixtures

12. Bike rack

13. Knox Box or approved equal

14. Backflow preventor (Coordinate with OGID and State of Nevada)

15. Water Meters

16. Plumbing fixtures, including fitting and trim packages associated with each plumbing fixture.

17. Pipe and fittings

18. Manhole

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19. Fire alarm system

20. Pressure reducing valves (if used)

21. Wall hydrants

22. Domestic water heaters

23. Hot water tank

24. Fire Protection Equipment

25. Electrical Control Panels

26. Flooring

27. HVAC: See HVAC Performance Specifications

28. Flooring

29.

30. Flooring

B. Manufacturer’s Catalog Data:

1. Signage: Show fabrication and installation details for signs.

a. Show sign mounting heights, locations of supplementary supports to be provided by others, and accessories.

b. Provide message list, typestyles, graphic elements and layout for each sign.

C. Manufacturer’s Catalog Data:

1. Pipe and pipe fittings for water, sewer, storm drainage.

2. Valves and valve boxes.

1 .4 TEST REPORTS:

1. Soil compaction results, tests for foundations, concrete driving surfaces, and utility trenches.

2. Metal Systems: Welding Qualifications: Qualify field-welding procedures and personnel according to AWS D1.1/D1.1M, "Structural Welding Code - Steel."

a. Structural Steel Framing

1. Informational Submittals

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a. Qualification Data: For manufacturer/professional engineer.

2. Shop Drawings: Show fabrication of structural-steel components

a. Identify demand-critical welds.

b. Identify members not to be shop primed.

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SECTION D30

HVAC

PART 1 GENERAL

1 .1 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

. This system consists of all equipment, distribution systems, controls, energy supply systems, and specialties required for the heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) system.

1 .2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Determination of HVAC system requirements shall be the responsibility of the Design Build Contractor (DBC).

B. The HVAC systems for all structures included in this contract shall be designed to conform to the codes, standards, and guidelines listed below:

1. 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC).

2. 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC).

3. ASHRAE 90.1-2019 “Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings”.

4. 2020 Guiding Principles for Sustainable Federal Buildings.

5. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 90A-21, “Standard for the Installation of Air- Conditioning and Ventilating Systems.”

6. NFPA 90B-21, “Standard for the Installation of Warm Air Heating and Air-Conditioning Systems.”

7. American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) 15-19, “Safety Standard for Refrigeration Systems.”

8. ASHRAE 62.1-19, “Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality.”

9. 2005 Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association (SMACNA), “HVAC Duct Construction Standards, Third Edition.”

10. NFPA 1500-21, “Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety, Health, and Wellness Program”.

C. Design Requirements:

1. Thermal Design Criteria: Thermal design conditions for heating and cooling engineering calculations are provided in each building’s scope of work.

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2. Provide seismic restraints and bracing for all HVAC equipment and piping in accordance with 2019 ASHRAE Applications Handbook, Chapter 56, “Seismic and Wind Restraint Design”.

3. Provide vibration and acoustic isolation for all vibrating or rotating equipment in accordance with 2019 ASHRAE Applications Handbook, Chapter 49, “Noise and Vibration Control”.

4. Transfer air grilles and transfer ducts shall be provided as necessary to balance airflows into and out of each conditioned and ventilated space.

1 .3 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

A. HVAC Systems Configuration:

1. Heating and Cooling: HVAC units shall be located such that they can be easily accessed for air filter changes and any other required service. The Communications Room shall be cooled with a thermostatically controlled ventilation fan and a dedicated ductless mini-split air conditioning system, separate from the main HVAC system.

2. Zoning: At a minimum, separate temperature control zones shall be provided for the following areas in the Crew Quarters Building

a. Each Bedroom

b. Kitchen/Dining Living Room

The Entry Vestibules shall be heated with electric heaters.

3. Ventilation:

a. Office Ventilation System:

b. Storage Bays Exhaust System: BLM intends to operate fire engines in the warehouse and believes a CO/NOx system is required. The DBC shall check code and coordinate if the system is required. If so, the specification below shall apply:

1) The Storage Bays shall also be exhausted with an exhaust fan controlled by CO and NOx detectors. The exhaust fan shall be ducted to the building exterior and shall operate when CO and NOx setpoints are exceeded; the exhaust fan shall also have the capability of being controlled manually with a twist timer. Provide a louvered makeup air opening with motorized damper to the building exterior that opens any time the exhaust fan is energized; the exhaust fan inlet shall be high and the makeup air opening shall be low, with each located on opposite sides of the Storage Bays to effectively sweep the space. The exhaust fan shall be sized at 0.75 CFM per square foot of the floor area.

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c. Storage Bays Destratification System: High volume, low speed (HVLS) ceiling fans shall be provided to circulate air in the engine bays. Controls shall be hard wired and wall mounted near personnel doors.

d. Dryer Exhaust: Dryer vents ducted to the building exterior shall be provided for clothes dryers.

e. Protection of Air Intakes and HVAC Controls: Security of Ventilation Equipment and Controls – When designing the buildings, engineers should ensure ISC criteria for the overall design of the HVAC system are met. This includes ensuring any air intakes are protected from tampering by working toward placing them on the roof or out of human reach, providing an emergency shutdown feature in the HVAC system to allow for immediate shutoff of the system to avoid further contamination, and ensuring the buildings HVAC controls are in an area of limited access, such as a dedicated building systems room. For additional details on air intake protection requirements, see Standards 16 and 18 of UFC 4-010-01 found at www.wbdg.org.

4. Outdoor Units and Condensing Units: Outdoor units and mini-split condensing units shall be located on support stands anchored to concrete pads outdoors. If refrigerant piping is necessary, the units should be located to minimize the length of runs. Alternately, the condensing units may be placed on the flat roof section of the building so long as secured access points are designed and provided for roof access. Use of a ladder may qualify as roof access for the crew quarters building. Provide adequate clearance around outdoor units and condensing units for service and air flow in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions. In areas where snow can slide off the roof and damage the outdoor units and condensing units, either locate the outdoor units and condensing units further away from the building wall or furnish snow stops on the roof where the outdoor units and condensing units are positioned.

a. BLM preference is to keep as many systems off of the roof as possible

B. Air Distribution Systems:

1. Provide all dampers required to properly balance the air distribution systems.

2. Insulate all supply air ductwork and outside air ductwork. If an ERV is selected: Insulate all exhaust air ductwork leaving the ERV; if a tempering coil is not used in the ERV, insulate all fresh air ductwork leaving the ERV. Duct liner shall only be installed immediately downstream of supply air fans or in return air plenums for sound attenuation.

3. Seal all duct seams and joints in accordance with SMACNA Seal Class C requirements.

1 .4 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION

A. Specifications, design calculations and drawings shall be submitted during the design process as specified below and as specified in the Design Build Project Scope Paragraph “DB Design Development and Construction Documents”. Compliance with the various codes and design criteria will be determined by a review of the design calculations, specifications, design drawings, construction submittals submitted during construction, and by field inspection. Compliance review is to verify that the DBC is providing systems, products, and/or materials that will satisfy

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the stated criteria. This review shall not relieve the DBC from responsibility for any errors or omissions nor from responsibility for complying with the requirements of this contract.

1 .5 SUBMITTALS DURING DESIGN

A. HVAC Drawings and Specifications: All HVAC drawings shall be coordinated with architectural drawings so that scale, dimensions, orientation, grid lines, etc. are in agreement.

1. DB Design Development Document Review completed to the level specified in the Design Build Project Scope Paragraph 4 “Design Process”.

a. Drawings: HVAC plans showing locations of all major equipment.

b. Space Airflow Diagram: Showing how air pressure in each space relates to adjacent spaces and showing resulting airflow paths.

c. Specifications: Outline specifications.

2. 100% Construction Document Review completed to the level specified in Design Build Project Scope Paragraph 4 “Design Process”.

a. Drawings:

1) Plans: HVAC plans with ductwork arrangements, piping arrangements, and notation shown.

2) Enlarged Plans: Enlarged scale HVAC plans for mechanical rooms and other areas where all the necessary plan information cannot be conveyed at a smaller drawing scale.

3) Space Airflow Diagram: Updated with the design airflow values calculated for the worst-case scenario and updated HVAC equipment selections with revised outdoor air or exhaust values.

4) Details: Provide HVAC details and sections, including details of piping connections to HVAC equipment.

5) Schedules: Provide HVAC equipment schedules, cross-referenced to the floor plans.

b. Specifications: Construction specifications shall be minimally 50% complete.

3. 100% Complete DB Construction Document Review completed to the level specified in Design Build Project Scope Paragraph 5 “Design Process”.

a. All plans, sections, details, schedules, and specifications shall be complete. All HVAC elements shall be coordinated with all other disciplines. Cross-references between sheets shall be complete and accurate. All specifications shall be complete and shall address all HVAC work included in the drawings.

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B. Design Analysis/Calculations:

1. Submit design analysis/calculations for HVAC systems . The analysis and design of all HVAC systems shall be performed in accordance with the design criteria applicable to the project. The calculations shall be clear and concise. All assumptions and references to codes, standards, criteria, drawings, and computer outputs shall be noted. At a minimum, heating and cooling loads, outside air quantities, exhaust air quantities, HVAC equipment sizing, and ASHRAE 15 calculations shall be submitted to the Government for review and approval.

1 .6 SUBMITTALS DURING CONSTRUCTION

A. Submit the following for review and approval in accordance with the Design Build Project Scope Paragraph “Submittals During Construction”.

B. Manufacturer’s Catalog Data:

1. HVAC system equipment

2. Ductless mini-split air conditioning equipment

3. Electric heaters

4. Energy recovery ventilator (plus LEV kit if DOAS is required)

5. Exhaust fans

6. Air inlets and outlets

7. HVLS destratification fans

8. Outdoor rated overhead fans

9. Controls

C. Test Reports:

1. Certified TAB report

2. Certified commissioning report

D. Operation and Maintenance Data:

1. HVAC system equipment

2. Ductless mini-split air conditioning equipment

3. Electric heaters

4. Energy recovery ventilator (plus LEV kit if DOAS is required)

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5. Exhaust fans

6. HVLS destratification fans

7. HVLS Outdoor/Wet-rated Overhead Fan

8. Controls

PART 2 SYSTEM COMPONENTS

2 .1 D3020 – HEAT GENERATION SYSTEMS

A. Split heat pump system with electric auxiliary heat.

B. Electric Heaters: Fan-forced, wall mount electric heaters with integral thermostats.

2 .2 D3030 – COOLING GENERATION SYSTEMS

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B. Split heat pump system with electric auxiliary heat.

1. General: Systems shall consist of heat pump outdoor units with indoor units, all controlled with an integrated direct digital control (DDC) system. Each indoor unit shall be capable of operating in heating or cooling mode. Each system shall be capable of changing mode (cooling to heating, heating to cooling) with no interruption to system operation. Each indoor unit shall be controlled by a wall-mounted wired remote thermostat controller and shall be capable of changing mode automatically. Indoor units shall be furnished with condensate lift pumps as necessary.

2. Quality Assurance: The installing Contractor for the HVAC systems shall be factory trained, shall be regularly engaged in the design and installation of HVAC systems, shall have had successful installation experience on projects with HVAC systems work similar to that required for this project, and shall employ personnel experienced and skilled in installing, troubleshooting, and commissioning HVAC systems. The installing Contractor shall be certified by the HVAC manufacturer to install HVAC systems and shall provide proof of certification through the HVAC system manufacturer’s HVAC Service & Installation training program. The manufacturer’s representative performing controls and system startup shall provide proof of certification through the HVAC system manufacturer’s Controls Applications training program.

3. Air Filters: Wall-mounted cassette and ceiling cassette indoor units shall be provided with washable air filters. Ducted fan-coil indoor units and third-party air handlers shall be provided with filter boxes and disposable MERV 8 air filters. All air filters shall be easily accessible to simplify future maintenance. Provide one spare set of air filters for all indoor units and air handlers.

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4. Condensate Drain Piping: Schedule 40 PVC with solvent-weld socket fittings.

Condensate drain piping shall be piped to the nearest floor drain or to the mop sink in the Janitor Closet.

5. Condensate Drain Piping Insulation: Provide elastomeric pipe insulation on all condensate drain piping. Provide continuous vapor barrier and rigid insulation inserts at all pipe clamps and pipe hangers.

C. Ductless Mini-Split Air Conditioning System:

1. General: High-efficiency, variable speed, ductless split-system air conditioner, capable of operating down to -20°F outdoor air temperature (low ambient kit), with R-410a refrigerant, air-cooled high-efficiency inverter-driven outdoor unit, wall-mounted cassette indoor unit, washable air filter, and wall-mounted wired remote thermostat controller.

Furnish with spare air filter and condensate lift pump (if required).

2. Refrigerant Lineset: ASTM B88-20, pre-insulated refrigerant lineset, with soft-temper copper ACR tubing. Lineset length shall be as necessary to extend from the refrigerant ports on outdoor unit to the refrigerant connections on the indoor unit. Refrigerant piping insulation exposed outside the building shall be covered with aluminum jacketing with preformed aluminum elbows.

3. Condensate Drain Piping: Schedule 40 PVC with solvent-weld socket fittings.

Condensate drain piping shall be piped to the mop sink in the Janitor Closet. Provide condensate neutralizer in line with all drain piping.

4. Condensate Drain Piping Insulation: Provide elastomeric pipe insulation on all condensate drain piping. Provide continuous vapor barrier and rigid insulation inserts at all pipe clamps and pipe hangers.

2 .3 D3040 – DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS

A. Air Distribution Systems:

1. Air-to-Air Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV): If used ERV shall consist of a fixed-plate crossflow enthalpy core heat exchanger with no moving parts, insulated galvanized steel cabinet with airtight sealed access doors, MERV 13 filter assemblies, motorized low-leakage isolation dampers for both intake and exhaust air, blower assemblies for both supply air and exhaust air with ECM motors, direct driven forward-curved blowers, and electrical control box.

If the system design requires providing tempered fresh air at a neutral temperature (using a dedicated outside air system or DOAS), a third-party ERV shall be provided with a DX heat pump tempering coil and a VRF linear expansion valve (LEV) kit. The LEV kit shall consist of an electronic expansion valve and LEV control box suitable for direct connection to the HVAC system control communication network. The LEV control box shall be provided with thermistors for DOAS discharge air temperature control and shall be capable of providing fan ON/OFF control and isolation damper OPEN/CLOSE control.

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2. Inline Exhaust Fans: Exhaust fans shall have ECM motor, direct-drive backward-inclined fan wheel, integral motor disconnect switch, galvanized steel casing with integral duct collars, and access panels on two sides. Provide motorized backdraft damper on fan outlet for the Vehicle Bay exhaust system exhaust fan.

3. Transfer Fans: Through-the-wall transfer fans, with direct-drive propeller fan and wall grilles on both sides. Transfer fans shall be thermostatically controlled with wall thermostats.

4. HVLS Fans: 8-foot diameter high volume, low speed (HVLS) ceiling fans, with direct drive variable speed ECM motors. HVLS fans shall be controlled manually with variable speed reversible fan controllers.

5. HVLS Outdoor/Wet-rated Overhead Fan: Provide outdoor/wet-rated, 60” diameter HVLS overhead fan mounted under the canopy at the Outdoor Canopy Recreation area.

6. Dryer Vents: Rigid metal duct with preformed metal elbows. Dryer exhaust shall terminate with wall caps with built-in backdraft dampers.

7. Wall Caps: Wall caps for ERV outside air intake and exhaust air discharge shall be provided with bird screens and no backdraft dampers.

8. Ductwork: Lock-forming quality, galvanized steel sheetmetal ducts, with G90 hot-dip galvanized coating. Round ductwork shall be spiral-wound lock-seam type.

9. Duct Insulation: Fiberglass duct wrap with fiber-scrim-kraft (FSK) jacket.

10. Volume Dampers: Single blade or opposed blade type, with locking position indicating quadrant lever.

11. Air Inlets and Outlets:

a. General: Registers, grilles, and diffusers shall be factory fabricated of steel and shall be factory coated with white baked acrylic finish.

b. Louvers: Fixed drainable blade type, with formed galvanized steel 45 degree blades galvanized steel box frame, and perimeter flange. Provide louvers with bird screens in removable frames, and zinc chromate primer finish suitable for field painting to match building color.

2 .4 D3050 – CONTROLS

A. Power Meters: Advanced power meters with split-core current transformers and voltage taps, suitable for the electrical characteristics of the building power service. The meters shall measure true (RMS) power, instantaneous demand (kW) and consumption (kWh). Provide one power meter to measure the building energy consumption and a second power meter to measure renewable power energy generation (if renewable energy is included in the project).

B. Carbon Dioxide Sensors: Provide carbon dioxide sensors as required. The carbon dioxide sensors shall be connected to the building management system for remote monitoring and alarm.

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C. HVAC Control Sequences of Operation:

1. Fire Mode: Disable all air moving equipment in the buildings whenever the building fire alarm systems are activated. Return air moving equipment back to normal operation after the fire alarm situation is resolved.

2. Occupied-Unoccupied Modes:

a. Unoccupied Bypass Mode:

1) Indoor Units: Repeated operation of the ‘MODE’ button to select ‘SETBACK’ on any of the indoor unit (fan coil) room temperature controllers will allow the room temperature in that zone to be adjusted up or down temporarily during unoccupied periods. The temporary room temperature setting shall be maintained until the start of the next unoccupied period.

3. Storage Bays Negative Pressurization System: BLM intends to operate wildland fire engineers in the engine bays and believes a CO/NOx system is required. The DBC shall check code and coordinate if the system is required. If so, the specification below shall apply:

a. Storage Bay Negative Pressurization System: The exhaust fan for the Vehicle Bay negative pressurization system shall operate continuously.

4. Storage Bays Exhaust System: BLM intends to operate wildland fire engineers in the engine bays and believes a CO/NOx system is required. The DBC shall check code and coordinate if the system is required. If so, the specification below shall apply:

a. Storage Bay Exhaust System: The Vehicle Bay exhaust system shall be automatically controlled by CO/NOx levels in the Vehicle Bays or may be started with a manual start switch (twist timer) independent of the CO/NOx controller operation. If CO/NOx levels rise above high level setpoints, an alarm horn shall sound. The system components shall operate as follows:

1) Above CO/NOx Setpoints: The exhaust fan motorized discharge damper shall open, the makeup air opening motorized damper shall open, and the exhaust fan shall be energized.

2) Below CO/NOx Setpoints: The exhaust fan shall be de-energized, the exhaust fan motorized discharge damper shall close, and the makeup air opening motorized damper shall close.

5. Storage Bay Destratification System: HVLS fans shall be controlled manually with variable speed reversible fan controllers located in the Storage Bays. Controls to be hardwired between fan and control point.

2 .5 D3060 – TESTING AND BALANCING

A. Agency Qualifications: The DBC shall obtain the services of a qualified testing, adjusting, and balancing (TAB) organization to test, adjust, and balance the HVAC systems. The TAB

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organization shall be independent of the HVAC system installers or equipment suppliers for this project.

B. Balancing: Upon completion of the installation of the HVAC systems and after startup testing, test and adjust the supply air, return air, ventilation air, and exhaust air systems to provide the air flowrates as designed for this project. Correct any HVAC system performance deficiencies disclosed by the startup testing before balancing the HVAC systems.

2 .6 D3070 – COMMISSIONING

A. Agency Qualifications: The DBC shall obtain the services of a qualified commissioning authority (CxA) to commission the HVAC systems and controls. The CxA organization shall be independent of the HVAC system installers or equipment suppliers for this project.

B. Commissioning: Upon completion of the installation of the HVAC systems and after TAB, commission the HVAC systems and controls for this project. Correct any HVAC system performance deficiencies and controls issues disclosed by the commissioning.

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ELECTRICAL

PART 1 GENERAL

1 .1 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

A. This system consists of electrical power distribution, lighting, lighting control, lightning protection, fire detection and alarm, security, electrical vehicle charging, and telecommunication.

1 .2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Determination of electrical system requirements shall be the responsibility of the Design Build Contractor (DBC). All payments to utility for installation of service shall be paid by the DBC to the utility.

B. The electrical systems for all structures included in this contract shall be designed to conform to the codes and standards listed below:

1. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70-17, “National Electrical Code” 2023 Edition.

2. NFPA 72-16, “National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code” 2022 Edition.

3. NFPA 780-17, “Standard for the Installation of Lightning Protection Systems” 2023 Edition.

4. National Electrical Contractors (NECA) National Electrical Installation Standards (NEIS), as applicable.

C. All electrical materials and equipment shall be UL listed.

D. Design Requirements:

1. Electrical system voltage drop shall not exceed 4 percent.

2. Phases shall be balanced with respect to load.

1 .3 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

A. Enclosures shall meet NEMA Type 1 requirements in dry locations and NEMA Type 3R requirements in wet locations.

B. All wiring shall be run concealed in all finished spaces. Exterior services and branch wiring shall be installed underground unless otherwise approved by BLM.

C. A megger test shall be performed to determine ground resistance. Ground resistance shall be 25 ohms or less under dry soil conditions.

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D. All conductors shall be copper with THWN insulation in wet locations and THHN for non-wet locations. Aluminum or copper clad conductors will not be acceptable.

E. The DBC shall determine the maximum short circuit interrupting rating and withstand ratings of all electrical equipment, including, but not limited to, panelboards and other protective devices provided under this contract. Panelboards, overcurrent protection devices, and other electrical distribution system equipment shall be capable of withstanding and interrupting the maximum available short circuit current (SCC).

F. Feeder and branch circuit conductors shall be No. 12 AWG minimum.

G. Maximum number of 20A duplex receptacles per 20A, 120V circuit shall be eight.

H. Receptacles on opposite sides of common walls shall be offset a minimum of 12 inches on center.

I. All receptacles shall be specification grade UL 498.

J. All Ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) receptacles shall comply with UL 943

K. GFI receptacles installed outside shall be weather-resistant (type WR).

L. All receptacles installed within rooms with a faucet, dedicated to water coolers, water fountains, or NEC defined wet locations shall be ground-fault circuit interrupting (GFCI).

1 .4 COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION

A. Specifications, design calculations and drawings shall be submitted during the design process as specified below and as specified in the Design Build Project Scope Paragraph “DB Design Development and Construction Documents”. Compliance with the various codes and design criteria will be determined by a review of the design calculations, specifications, design drawings, construction submittals submitted during construction, and by field inspection. Compliance review is to verify that the DBC is providing systems, products, and/or materials that will satisfy the stated criteria. This review shall not relieve the DBC from responsibility for any errors or omissions nor from responsibility for complying with the requirements of this contract.

1 .5 SUBMITTALS DURING DESIGN

A. Electrical Drawings and Specifications: All electrical drawings shall be coordinated with architectural drawings so that scale, dimensions, orientation, grid lines, etc. are in agreement.

1. DB Design Development Document Review completed to the level specified in the Design Build Project Scope Paragraph “DB Design Development and Construction Documents”.

a. Drawings: Electrical plans showing locations of all major equipment, fixtures, and devices.

b. Specifications: Outline specifications.

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2. 100% Draft DB Construction Document Review completed to the level specified in Design Build Project Scope Paragraph “DB Design Development and Construction Documents”.

a. Drawings:

1) Plans: Power, lighting, lightning protection, fire detection and alarm, security, and telecommunications system plans, with circuiting arrangements and notation shown.

2) Enlarged Plans: Enlarged scale electrical plans for mechanical rooms, electrical rooms, and other areas where all of the necessary plan information cannot be conveyed at a smaller drawing scale.

3) Details: Provide electrical details and sections, including a one-line diagram of the electrical power system.

4) Schedules: Provide electrical equipment schedule, lighting schedule, and panel schedule(s), cross-referenced to the floor plans.

b. Specifications: Construction specifications shall be minimally 50% complete.

3. 100% Complete DB Construction Document Review completed to the level specified in Design Build Project Scope Paragraph “DB Design Development and Construction Documents”.

a. All plans, sections, details, schedules, and specifications shall be complete. All electrical elements shall be coordinated with all other disciplines. Cross-references between sheets shall be complete and accurate. All specifications shall be complete and shall address all electrical work included in the drawings.

1 .6 SUBMITTALS DURING CONSTRUCTION

A. Submit the following for review and approval in accordance with the Design Build Project Scope Paragraph “Submittals During Construction”.

B. Manufacturer’s Catalog Data:

1. Wire and cable.

2. Wiring devices.

3. Outlet and junction boxes.

4. Conduit and raceway.

5. Panelboards.

6. Lighting fixtures.

7. Fire alarm system.

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8. Transient voltage surge suppressor.

9. Lightning protection system.

C. Test Reports:

1. Ground resistance test.

D. Operation and Maintenance Data:

1. Fire alarm system.

1.7 Installer Qualifications:

A. The contractor should have a minimum of three (3) years’ experience and provide a BICSI Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) responsible for the installation. Contractor must provide Government with the RCDD’s name, address, and BICSI registration number.

PART 2 SYSTEM COMPONENTS

2 .1 D5010 - ELECTRICAL SERVICE AND DISTRIBUTION

A. General:

1. Site Distribution Center - Minimum Electrical service for the Distribution Center shall be 208/120 volt three-phase if available, with the panelboard located in a central location on the project site. Locate the Distribution center in such a location as to allow for future site expansion and build-out. Furnish disconnect switches and individual meter for the electrical service to each building as well as for future buildings as noted below.

a. Fire Station Building – Part of initial build-out

b. Crew Quarters Building – Part of initial build-out

c. Fire Station temp admin center – Part of initial build-out

d. Future Admin Building – Part of future build-out

e. Future Second Crew Quarters – Part of future build-out

f. Future Unknown Building – Part of future build-out

g. Four multi-pole 40 amp connections Part of future build-out

B. Conduit: If above ground is approved by the government: RGS for service masts only, between meter socket and main disconnecting switch, and between main disconnecting switch and panelboard. Provide grounding bushings where conduit terminates at concentric knockouts.

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C. Wiring: Copper wire, with THHN/THWN insulation.

D. Disconnect Switches: Sized appropriately for the connected load, NEMA 3R disconnect switch.

E. Grounding: Copper-clad steel ground rod, with minimum diameter of 3/4 inch and minimum length of 10 feet. Additional ground rods shall be installed as necessary to minimize ground resistance. Grounding conductor shall extend and connect to point of entrance of metallic water service, building steel and include a ground ring to protect sensitive electronic equipment. Provide a ground bus in communications room and in operations room that shall be bonded to the main grounding bus.

F. Surge Suppression: Metal oxide varistor (MOV) transient voltage surge suppressor (TVSS), connected to the panelboard phase buses via a circuit breaker.

2 .2 D5020 - LIGHTING AND BRANCH WIRING

A. Natural Lighting is preferred when available. Design Build Team is to explore possibility of natural lighting whenever possible. Exterior fixtures shall be International Dark Sky Association approved.

B. Wiring: MC cable with copper conductors where not exposed or visible. All wiring shall be in conduit (flexible metal lighting whips <6’ length are acceptable where concealed).

C. Outlet and Junction Boxes: Provide galvanized sheet metal boxes for each outlet, switch, receptacle, or combination, and for each junction point. Outlets shall be located at same density as data outlets or every 12’, whichever is more stringent. Provide receptacles 60” above the floor for wall mounted monitors in the multipurpose room. Blocking shall also be provided in the wall for the monitor mounting device.

D. Light Switches: UL 20, specification grade snap switches, quiet type. All meeting rooms, restrooms, private offices shall be equipped with manual on vacancy sensors (& adjustable time delay off after up to 5 minutes of inactivity detected).

E. Switch Plates and Receptacle Wall Plates:

1. All receptacle and switch wall plates shall be labeled with panel name and branch circuit number.

2. Indoors: Nylon, with color to match switches and receptacles.

3. Outdoors: Weatherproof, cast metal.

F. Disconnect Switches: Furnish disconnect switches for domestic water heater, furnaces, and air conditioning condensing units and all mechanical equipment within Air Center.

G. Receptacles: UL 498, specification grade receptacles. Ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) receptacles shall comply with UL 943. Receptacles shall be provided as required by NEC and specifically as follows: Locate an outlet next to every data port and in other areas space outlets per code. Provide outlets every 12’ of wall space in storage bays. Provide exterior outlets near exterior doors and HVAC equipment.

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H. Switch Plates and Receptacle Wall Plates:

1. Indoors: Nylon, with color to match switches and receptacles.

2. Outdoors: Weatherproof, cast metal.

2 .3 D5030 - FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM

A. General: Microprocessor-based, addressable, and programmable fire detection and alarm system.

System shall monitor all initiating circuits and supervisory circuits including those for fire sprinkler flow switch and valve tamper switches. Option: System shall be capable of transmitting system status to a central station via telephone service or internet fiber. Monitoring service will be the responsibility of the Government.

B. Fire Alarm Control Panel: Modular type installed in steel cabinet with hinged doors and cylinder lock. Battery backup, alarm silence.

C. Fire Detection Devices:

1. General: Each fire detection device shall have a unique address. Activation of any manual station, smoke detector, or fire sprinkler system flow switch shall cause building alarm notification devices to activate and shall initiate the fire alarm remote reporting system.

Activation of the fire sprinkler valve tamper switches shall initiate a dedicated supervisory alarm (trouble alarm).

2. Smoke Detectors: Photoelectric type smoke detectors.

3. Pull Stations: Manual pull stations.

4. Fire Sprinkler Flow Switch: Section D40.

5. Fire Sprinkler Valve Tamper Switches: Section D40.

D. Fire Alarm Notification Devices: Fire alarm notification devices shall be both audible and visible (horn/strobe).

E. Remote Annunciator Panel: Remote annunciator panel fire alarm zone description shall correspond to the fire alarm control panel zone descriptions. Annunciator panel shall be capable of alarm silence and reset functions by operation of a keyed switch; the annunciator panel keys shall match the fire alarm panel cabinet keys. The remote annunciator panel shall be located at the Air Center building main entrance.

2 .4 D5050 – LIGHTNING PROTECTION

A. Fire Station Building General: Provide a UL Master Label lightning protection system complying with NFPA 780, consisting of roof mounted air terminals, down conductors, ground rods, inspection sleeves, and accessories as required for a complete system.

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SECTION E10

EQUIPMENT

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Related requirements

1. Division D30 HVAC

1.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Manufacturer Qualifications: Maintains a service center capable of providing training, parts, and emergency maintenance repairs within a reasonable distance (300 miles preferred, 450 miles if necessary) from the project site.

1.3 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For each type of product.

1. Include installation details, material descriptions, dimensions of individual components, and finishes for each appliance.

2. Include rated capacities, operating characteristics, electrical characteristics, and furnished accessories.

1.4 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Product certificates.

B. Sample warranties.

1.5 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

A. Operation and maintenance data.

1.6 WARRANTY

A. Special Warranties: Manufacturer agrees to repair or replace residential appliances or components that fail in materials or workmanship within specified warranty period.

1. Warranty Period: Two years from date of Substantial Completion.

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Electrical Appliances: Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70, by a qualified testing agency, and marked for intended location and application.

2.2 GENERAL

A. The equipment listed below is to be part of the contract

B. All kitchen appliances shall be stainless-steel finish and residential grade.

2.3 RANGE/STOVE:

A. Two 30-inch-wide electric ABA compliant ranges, each with four burners and paired with over-the-range 1000w minimum microwaves that have hoods venting to the exterior.

2.4 REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER

A. Provide Space/Power and three 36” or wider refrigerators. Refrigerators must have an ice maker.

B. Provide waterline to refrigerator for ice maker operation.

2.5 DISHWASHER

A. Two undercounter type dishwashers in crew quarters.

2.6 GARBAGE DISPOSAL

A. One for each kitchen sink installed in the Crew Quarters. 3/4 HP, 120V, single phase

2.7 TELEVISION

A. Power and data to be provided at all locations the BLM selects to have a television as shown on crew quarters drawing.

2.8 BATHROOM AND SHOWER ACCESSORIES:

A. Toilet paper holder; two role side by side per toilet.

B. Motion Activated Paper towel dispenser (Georgia Pacific EnMotion, Two roll, wall recessed, Stainless Steel or approved equal).

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C. 3’-0” x 2’-0” mirror meeting accessibility standards; one per lavatory.

D. Soap dispensers; one per lavatory, touchless (Georgia Pacific, enMotion, Stainless Steel or approved equal)

E. Hand Sanitizer Dispenser; one per lavatory, touchless

F. Toilet seat cover dispenser, one per toilet.

G. Folding phenolic dressing area seat 1 ea.

H. Grab bars per ADA/ABA; one set per accessible toilet and shower

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSPECTION

A. Examine substrates to which construction attaches or abuts, with Installer present, for compliance with requirements for installation tolerances and other conditions affecting performance of construction of the work of this section.

B. Report conditions contrary to contract requirements that would prevent a proper installation. Do not proceed with the installation until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

C. Failure to call attention to defects or imperfections will be construed as acceptance and approval of substrate conditions. Installation indicates acceptance of substrates at the time of installation and installer accepts full responsibility for completed work.

3.2 INSTALLATION

A. Coordinate mechanical, plumbing, and electrical requirement with rough-in of services to ensure proper service and connections.

B. Coordinate work to assure proper recess sizes, rough-in locations and backing.

C. Install equipment in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.

D. Built-in Equipment: Securely anchor units to supporting cabinets or countertops with concealed fasteners. Verify that clearances are adequate for proper functioning and that rough openings are completely concealed.

E. Freestanding Equipment: Place units in final locations after finishes have been completed in each area. Verify that clearances are adequate to properly operate equipment.

F. Range Anti-Tip Device: Install at each range according to manufacturer's written instructions.

G. Dryers shall be vented to the exterior of the building as specified in Section D30.

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3.3 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Perform the following tests and inspections:

1. Perform visual, mechanical, and electrical inspection and testing for each appliance according to manufacturers' written recommendations. Certify compliance with each manufacturer's appliance-performance parameters.

2. Leak Test: After installation, test for leaks. Repair leaks and retest until no leaks exist.

3. Operational Test: After installation, start units to confirm proper operation.

4. Test and adjust controls and safeties. Replace damaged and malfunctioning controls and components.

B. An appliance will be considered defective if it does not pass tests and inspections.

C. Prepare test and inspection reports.

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