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FermiForward
Fermilab Utilities Infrastructure Project:
Kautz Road Substation ISD Project Number: 3-5-207A
Control Building Specification Reference: Task Order 5 CD-3B Package
Issue 1 | June 26, 2025
Job number 288168-06
Arup US, Inc.
35 East Wacker Drive, Suite 1800 Chicago, IL 60601
USA
arup.com
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Contents
1 General 1
1.1 Definitions 1
1.2 Scope 1
1.3 Overview 1
1.4 Standards 2
1.5 Work Not Included 2
1.6 Submittals 3
2 Technical Requirements – Prefabricated Building 5
2.1 Major Equipment and Materials 5
2.2 Equipment 6
2.3 Design Criteria 7
2.4 Building Base 7
2.5 Building Floor 7
2.6 Building Framing 8
2.7 Building Walls 8
2.8 Building Roof and Ceiling 8
2.9 Building Doors 9
2.10 Interior Stairs and Floor Hatch 9
2.11 Weatherproofing 10
2.12 Insulation 11
2.13 Paint 11
2.14 HVAC 11
2.15 Lighting and Receptacles 13
2.16 Wiring, Raceways & Cable Trays 14
2.17 Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) 15
2.18 AC & DC Panelboards, and Battery Chargers 16
2.19 Grounding 18
2.20 Fire Alarm 18
2.21 Security System 19
2.22 Communications 19
2.23 Portable Eye Wash Station 19
2.24 Testing and Checkout 19
3 Technical Requirements – Relay Control Panels 21
3.1 Scope 21
3.2 Work Not Included 22
3.3 Technical Requirements 22
4 Technical Requirements – 125VDC Battery Systems 27
4.1 Scope 27
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4.2 Work Not Included 27
4.3 Technical Requirements 27
4.4 Battery Technical Description 29
4.5 Battery Storage Rack Technical Description 29
4.6 Electrolyte Spill Containment System 29
4.7 Battery Accessories 30
4.8 Battery Ventilation 30
4.9 Proposal Data 31
5 Format of Drawings and Submittals 31
5.1 General 31
5.2 Submittal Review Procedure 31
5.3 Drawing Standards 32
5.4 Parts Lists and Manuals 32
5.5 Certification 32
5.6 Drawing and Data Delivery 33
6 Attachments 34
6.1 Attachment 1 – Drawing List 34
6.2 Attachment 2 – Design Data for Kautz Road Substation 36
6.3 Attachment 3 – FIRUS Points List 37
FermiForward Fermilab Utilities Infrastructure Project: Kautz Road Substation
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1 General
1.1 Definitions
1.1.1 Fermi Forward Discovery Group, LLC (FermiForward): Purchaser and end user of the equipment detailed in this specification.
1.1.2 Bidder/Vendor: Designer, supplier, and installer of the prefabricated control building and equipment detailed in this specification.
1.2 Scope
1.2.1 This specification has been developed to define the Scope of Work for detailed design, procurement, fabrication, shipment, offloading/placement and assembly of one (1) Substation switchgear & control building. This specification is for a Prefabricated Metal building. Selection of building to be procured will be determined by FermiForward. The building will be installed at the location of the existing substation:
Kautz Road Substation (Existing) Located at:
Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory
Batavia, IL 60510
And shall be designed for the environmental conditions and imposed loads described in Attachment
2.
1.2.2 The Vendor’s proposal shall include a bid option for storage and protection (i.e. using means and methods that will prevent damage, deterioration, and loss, including theft and vandalism) of the prefabricated building until FermiForward’s need by date. A monthly fee, up to 12 months, shall be provided by the Vendor for this bid option.
1.3 Overview
This Specification defines the requirements for:
1.3.1 Nominal Size: 40’0”W x 125’0”L x 14’H with inside height from top of floor to ceiling a minimum of 12’-0” clear.
1.3.2 Design and fabrication of materials and equipment.
1.3.3 Standard Shop Testing.
1.3.4 Documentation and Instruction Manuals.
1.3.5 Offloading, placement, and anchorage of control building on foundation.
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1.4 Standards
1.4.1 The materials and equipment supplied shall be manufactured and tested in accordance with and shall meet the requirements of the following applicable current standards:
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF STEEL CONSTRUCTION (AISC)
AMERICAN IRON AND STEEL INSTITUTE (AISI)
AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE (ANSI)
INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERS (IEEE)
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL SAFETY CODE(R) (IEEE C2)
STANDARDS FOR CONTROL SWITCHBOARDS (IEEE C37.21)
RELAY AND CONTROL CABINETS (IUSA TM 2.71.25)
NATIONAL ELECTRIC SAFETY CODE (NESC)
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (NEMA)
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS (ASME)
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS (ASCE)
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS (ASTM)
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEATING, REFRIGERATION, AND AIR-
CONDITIONING ENGINEERS
(ASHRAE)
AMERICAN WELDING SOCIETY (AWS)
AMERICAN CONCRETE INSTITUTE (ACI)
BUILDING OFFICIALS & CODE ADMINISTRATORS (BOCA)
METAL BUILDING MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (MBMA)
NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE (NEC)
INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, 2009 EDITION (IBC)
LOCAL AND STATE CODES
1.4.2 The design and manufacturing of the control building shall adhere to the latest revisions of all
Fermilab design guides and standards including but not limited those listed below. Any discrepancies between the specifications / drawings and the design guides and standards shall be brought to the attention of FermiForward.
1.4.2.1 A/E Consultant Handbook
1.4.2.2 ISD Standards
1.4.2.3 ISD Design Guides
1.5 Work Not Included
1.5.1 The following items are not included as part of this specification:
1.5.1.1 Foundations.
1.5.1.2 Connection to substation ground grid.
1.5.1.3 Connection to substation raceway systems.
1.5.1.4 Installation of cables to field devices.
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1.5.1.5 Auxiliary transformer for prefabricated building.
1.5.1.6 Backup diesel generator for prefabricated building.
1.6 Submittals
The following documentation (approval and certified for construction) shall be provided in accordance with
Section 4.9.1:
1.6.1 Equipment Information
1.6.1.1 Scaled and dimensioned drawings of the equipment installation showing equipment layout plan, front and rear elevation, conduit and/or cable entry locations, sections, weights, internal device/bus locations, a device summary and nameplate schedule.
1.6.1.2 Control Building Single line and 3 phase elementary, schematic and wiring diagrams.
1.6.1.3 Installation drawing showing outline dimensions and complete load data including dead and live loads.
1.6.1.4 Complete Bill of Material.
1.6.1.5 Power requirements for all accessories.
1.6.1.6 Fuse and protective device characteristics.
1.6.1.7 Nameplate drawings.
1.6.1.8 Operations and Maintenance Manuals.
1.6.1.9 Equipment Outline.
1.6.1.10 Installation, Start-up, and Test Instructions.
1.6.1.11 Operating Instructions.
1.6.1.12 Maintenance Procedures.
1.6.1.13 Wiring diagrams for all electrical equipment.
1.6.1.14 Safety Precautions.
1.6.1.15 Warning Labels.
1.6.2 Design Calculations
The following calculations shall be submitted for approval and shall be reviewed and stamped by a
Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Illinois:
1.6.2.1 HVAC Sizing
1.6.2.2 Interior Lighting
1.6.2.3 DC Battery & Charger Sizing
1.6.2.4 AC Auxiliary Power Loading
1.6.2.5 Building Dead & Equipment and Environmental Loads
1.6.2.6 Building Component Members
1.6.2.7 Foundation Design Loads
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1.6.2.8 Emergency Lighting Plans
1.6.3 Crane Rigging Plans
1.6.4 Document Quantity & Schedule
All required documentation shall be submitted as indicated below. Drawings and information shall be provided electronically in AutoCAD® format.
1.6.4.1 Approval Drawings
Two (2) paper copy sets & electronic AutoCAD and PDF files, 6-weeks ARO (after receipt of order).
1.6.4.2 Certified Drawings
Three (3) complete paper copy sets of operating & maintenance manuals and drawings, shipped with equipment; one complete set of electronic PDF files for operating & maintenance manuals & one complete set of electronic AutoCAD® files for all drawings.
All drawings and documents shall include the following address:
Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory
ISD Engineering
P.O. Box 500 MS 214 Batavia, IL 60510
1.6.5 As-Built Drawings
All drawings shall be “as-built” to show any changes at the time of factory check out or in the field to reflect final installation configuration. All changes at the factory must be “as-built” and issued within two (2) weeks of factory check out.
1.6.6 Submittal Address
All Drawing and Document Submittals unless noted shall be addressed & shipped as follows:
Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory
ISD Engineering P.O. Box 500 MS 214
Batavia, IL 60510
Attn: Randal J. Wielgos
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2 Technical Requirements – Prefabricated Building
2.1 Major Equipment and Materials
2.1.1 The Vendor shall design, furnish, assemble in factory, test, dissemble, deliver, reassemble on site, set in place and secure, test, the substation control building with the following equipment and material, complete with all auxiliaries.
2.1.1.1 Eight (8) 345kV Relay & Metering Control Panels, including SCADA and communications
2.1.1.2 Four (4) Mimic Panels
2.1.1.3 Forty-Eight (48) 15kV Switchgear Units with C.B’s & Relays (to be supplied under a separate specification)
2.1.1.4 Two (2) switchgear sections for ring bus transitions
2.1.1.5 Four (4) Marshalling Cabinets (all field control wiring to be terminated at marshalling cabinets by others)
2.1.1.6 Two (2) 75 kVA 480 V to 208/120 V Auxiliary Transformers
2.1.1.7 One (1) 400A, 3 phase, 4 wire, 4 pole Automatic Transfer Switch
2.1.1.8 One (1) Fiber Optic Interface Cabinet
2.1.1.9 Two (2) Battery Racks with spill protection
2.1.1.10 Four (4) Battery chargers
2.1.1.11 Two (2) Battery Disconnect Switches and one (1) DC Bus Tie Disconnect Switch
2.1.1.12 Three (3) AC panelboards with power monitoring for 480 V
2.1.1.13 Two (2) AC panelboards with power monitoring for 208 V
2.1.1.14 Two (2) DC Circuit Breaker Panel Boards
2.1.1.15 One (1) Cable Tray System
2.1.1.16 Ten (10) wall-mounted HVAC Units
2.1.1.17 One (1) set of LED lighting Fixtures, receptacles and switches, exit signs and emergency lighting
2.1.1.18 One (1) set of outdoor wall pack Lighting Units
2.1.1.19 Two (2) Battery Exhaust Fan with controls and hydrogen detectors
2.1.1.20 Two (2) Eye wash stations
2.1.1.21 One (1) Fire Detection Panel
2.1.1.22 Two (2) Air Aspiration Smoke Detection Panels
2.1.1.23 Four (4) Fire Extinguishers
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2.1.1.24 Six (6) Building Grounding Pads located at building corners (4) and the middle (2). If building is shipped in sections grounding pads shall be provided to connect grounds between building sections.
2.1.1.25 Two (2) exterior double-doors with removable transom all with interior panic bars and door closers. Doors shall be lockable and six (6) keys shall be supplied. Keys shall be interchangeable between door locks. Locks shall be equipped with cores for
FermiForward core replacement.
2.1.1.26 Two (2) Key Boxes and One (1) Lock Box
2.1.1.27 Three (3) Drip Shields over exterior doorways
2.1.1.28 Two (2) interior, open stairs providing access to the lower level of the control building
2.1.1.29 All conduits, tray, wiring and grounding required to interconnect all furnished devices in the control building
2.1.1.30 Switchgear arc flash plenums. Quantity and location to be determined by the design of switchgear to be installed in the building. Ducting shall penetrate the building wall in locations approved by FermiForward.
2.1.1.31 Cable bus shall be routed from the 345kV to 13.8kV transformers in the switchyard to the 15kV switchgear in the control building. The Vendor shall coordinate with the cable bus manufacturer on one of the following options:
- Cable bus terminated at the inside of the external wall of the control building, and then the Vendor shall provide bus duct from this termination to the 15kV switchgear.
- Cable bus terminated directly into the 15kV switchgear, provided the control building height is not increased.
2.1.1.32 Factory testing and site testing and commissioning of building systems including systems including ventilation, fire alarm, AC/DC Service and battery systems
2.2 Equipment
2.2.1 The substation equipment supplied as part of this specification shall be as detailed on the equipment data sheets.
2.2.2 All equipment shall be new.
2.2.3 Warranty and ownership shall be transferred to FermiForward.
2.2.4 Warranty shall be for a minimum period of one year from in service date.
2.2.5 The manufacturer shall furnish schematic and wiring diagrams for all applicable equipment in the control building.
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2.2.6 Shipping splits are anticipated. All necessary hardware and wiring shall be supplied for assembly of equipment.
2.3 Design Criteria
2.3.1 The building shall be designed for environmental load as specified in Section 6.2, Attachment 2, or the International Building Code, whichever is more stringent.
2.3.2 The structure of the Control building shall be designed and constructed to criteria in Section 6.2, Attachment 2, and in accordance with the IBC 2021. A structural analysis report prepared and sealed by a Licensed Structural Engineer (S.E.) in the State of Illinois shall be submitted.
2.3.3 Unless otherwise specified, the control building shall be suitable for site conditions described in
Section 6.2, Attachment 2.
2.3.4 All materials and products incorporated into the Control building shall have low pollutant emissions; including composite wood products, adhesives, sealants, interior paints and finishes, carpets, and furnishings.
2.3.5 The Vendor is required to meet all Illinois state requirements for the construction, inspection, certification and approval of the control building.
2.3.6 The building shall be designed for Occupancy Risk Category II per IBC 2021 Table 1604.5 for general criteria.
2.4 Building Base
2.4.1 The new building shall be designed to be installed over the basement of the existing Kautz Road
Substation and new footings to the south. The Control building installed tolerance shall be +/- 1/16” vertically and +/- ¼" laterally of the plan design position at any point at floor level.
2.4.2 The Control building base shall be all welded construction of ASTM A-36 or higher grade structural steel members, sized and arranged for proper strength and durability, and shall be able to withstand the stress and loads that will result when lifting the completed factory fabricated Control building. The base structural members shall not interfere with or obstruct the areas designated for routing of power cables or control wiring.
2.4.3 Base deflection during lifting shall not exceed 0.34 inches per 10 feet. Base shall be designed for mounting on concrete basement walls with bearing plates or anchor bolts provided and installed by the FermiForward contractor.
2.4.4 The base shall have removable lifting/jacking devices to facilitate handling and installation and leveling to the specified installation level tolerance. The normal lifting for transportation and installation shall be by means of a crane making a single point lift using suitable rigging.
2.5 Building Floor
2.5.1 The footprint of the new building shall be larger than the basement walls with the new footprint extending approximately 4 feet to the west and 29 feet to south of the existing basement. The new
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2.5.2 The Control building floor shall be a minimum of 3/16-inch thick steel plate welded to the perimeter members and to the cross members of the base. The design floor loading shall be rated not less than that described in Section 6.2, Attachment 2 located anywhere in the Control building.
The installed operating weight and planned location of specified equipment shall be included in the floor beam design. Equipment supports shall include lateral design seismic and transportation forces.
2.5.3 Provisions shall be provided to allow the relay control panels to be secured to the floor and ceiling at locations defined by the equipment vendor. The proposal should include a description of the relay control panel mounting method for approval by the FermiForward Engineer.
2.5.4 The floor surface and coating shall be non-skid, durable and resistant to wear and corrosion from water, salt, rock, dirt and other applicable environmental conditions.
2.6 Building Framing
2.6.1 The entire Control building shall be framed with 3-inch square ASTM A500 structural grade steel tubing to provide moment-resisting welded connections at base to walls, side walls to end walls, and walls to roof, so as to minimize overall deflection, twisting, and elastic instability during lifting and transporting.
2.6.2 All wall openings, such as doors, louvers, etc., shall be similarly framed with ASTM A500 3-inch square steel tubing. All frame connections shall be welded full-strength connections.
2.7 Building Walls
2.7.1 The height from floor to ceiling shall be 12’-0” (144 inches), minimum. The exterior and interior walls shall be 16-gauge painted galvanized steel, and shall consist of formed vertical panels. The minimum nominal thickness of the wall, including the required frame structure shall be 3 inches.
2.7.2 The walls shall be designed to withstand wind loading given in Section 6.3, Attachment 2.
2.7.3 Interior walls, supporting panels, and structural components, shall be designed so that vertical interior loads of 400 pounds per linear foot given in Section 6.3, Attachment 2 without compromising the capacity to resist the simultaneous application of design wind loads.
2.7.4 Should damaged exterior wall panels need to be replaced, the tubular frame design shall facilitate replacement without disrupting the integrity of the roof and adjoining wall panels or adjacent walls.
2.7.5 All enclosure materials shall be Class A- 25/450 Flame Spread/Smoke Development rating.
2.8 Building Roof and Ceiling
2.8.1 The roof shall be a 16-gauge painted galvanized steel panel. The roof design load shall be as described in Section 6.2, Attachment 2. The roof shall be gable end with a slope of 1/2” per foot from longitudinal centerline and shall be designed to support interior or exterior loads of 100
T05 | CD-3B Package | June 26, 2025 | Arup US, Inc. Control Building Specification Page 9 pounds per linear foot of beam length without compromising the roof design load. In addition, the roof shall support nominated crane beams to the working load limit as described in the drawings and general notes.
2.8.2 Roof purlins shall consist of formed 12-gauge (up to 12 ft. Wide) or 10-gauge steel “C” or “Z” sections. Steel roof beams shall be sloped to provide a ½" inch per foot pitch and have minimum 3” wide upper and lower horizontal flanges. Equipment suspended from roof purlins shall be supported from the roof purlin webs, unless specifically designed by the licensed Professional Engineer
2.8.3 The ceiling shall consist of formed 16-gauge painted galvanized steel panels attached to the roof purlins. The ceiling assembly shall be designed to retain the insulation and to provide a smooth ceiling surface.
2.8.4 Two (2) screened, louvered ventilation openings shall be provided, one at each end of the Control building roof structure, to prevent condensation in the attic space.
2.8.5 Roof drainage shall be accomplished by sloping the metal roof to aluminum gutters and downspout systems along each longitudinal side of the Control building. The gutters shall empty out to 16 (8 each side east and west) 4” x 4” aluminum down spouts. The gutter and downspouts shall match the color as the Control building exterior siding panels.
2.8.6 All roof materials shall be Class A- 25/450 Flame Spread/Smoke Development rating.
2.9 Building Doors
2.9.1 The Control building shall have three (3) entry/exits. Two being double- door configurations and one single door. The double doors shall consist of two hinged 3’-6” sections with full astragal support. The double doors are to be approximately 7’-0” wide x 7’-6” high with 7’-0” wide x 1’-6” high removable transom, The width and height of the double doors should be coordinated with switchgear installation. Single door to be 3’-0” wide by 7’0” high.
2.9.2 All doors shall open outward and have a minimum swing of 105 degrees.
2.9.3 Doors shall be 18-gauge, double wall steel construction with R-15 thermal insulation, reinforced for closure and trim with exit type panic hardware and hinge preps for three 4 ½” x 4 ½” ball bearing hinges per door leaf. Doors shall be complete with weather stripping.
2.9.4 Exterior doors shall be equipped inside with a panic bar and outside trimmed with a cylinder lock.
The lock cylinder shall be a Best type 82T7KS62 tubular deadbolt. The exterior doors shall be equipped with a heavy-duty reversible door closer with hold-open feature similar to Yale # 154/AL or approved equal.
2.9.5 A drip shield shall be provided above all exterior doors.
2.9.6 Contractor shall coordinate with FermiForward Security vendor for requirements associated with building security and door hardware.
2.10 Interior Stairs and Floor Hatch
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2.10.1 The contractor shall provide stairs with steel-grating treads with steel railings and guards attached to metal stairs.
2.10.2 Delegated Design: Engage a qualified professional engineer, as defined in Section 014000 "Quality
Requirements," to design stairs, railings, and guards, including attachment to building construction.
2.10.3 Structural Performance of Stairs: Metal stairs withstand the effects of gravity loads and the following loads and stresses within limits and under conditions indicated:
1. Uniform Load: 100 lbf/sq. ft. (4.79 kN/sq. m).
2. Concentrated Load: 300 lbf (1.33 kN) applied on an area of 4 sq. in. (2580 sq. mm).
3. Uniform and concentrated loads need not be assumed to act concurrently.
4. Stair Framing: Capable of withstanding stresses resulting from railing and guard loads in addition to loads specified above.
5. Limit deflection of treads, platforms, and framing members to L/360.
2.10.4 Structural Performance of Railings and Guards: Railings and guards, including attachment to building construction, withstand the effects of gravity loads and the following loads and stresses within limits and under conditions indicated:
1. Handrails and Top Rails of Guards:
a. Uniform load of 50 lbf/ft. (0.73 kN/m) applied in any direction.
b. Concentrated load of 200 lbf (0.89 kN) applied in any direction.
c. Uniform and concentrated loads need not be assumed to act concurrently.
2. Infill of Guards:
a. Concentrated load of 50 lbf (0.22 kN) applied horizontally on an area of 1 sq. ft. (0.093 sq.
m).
b. Infill load and other loads need not be assumed to act concurrently.
3. Thermal Movements: Allow for thermal movements from ambient and surface temperature changes.
2.10.5 Floor Hatch to be 48” x 48” size. Hatch frames shall be 1/4” extruded aluminum with built-in neoprene cushion and with strap anchors bolted to exterior. Door leaf shall be 1/4” aluminum diamond plate reinforced with aluminum stiffeners as required. Cast aluminum hinges shall be bolted to underside and pivot on torsion bars that counterbalance the door for easy operation. The door shall open to 90° and lock automatically in that position. A vinyl grip handle shall be provided to release the cover for closing. Doors shall be built to withstand a live load of 150 pounds per square foot and equipped with a snap lock and removable handle. Mill finish, with bituminous coating to be applied to exterior of frame by manufacturer. Hardware shall be stainless steel.
Installation shall be in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. The hatches shall be by
Bilco Company, Types “PCM” and “PDCM”, or equal.
2.11 Weatherproofing
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2.11.1 All Control building joints shall be designed to minimize the loss of conditioned or pressurized air and to prevent entry of rain, sleet, snow and moisture.
2.11.2 All wall seams and areas where metal-to-metal contact is made shall be liberally caulked with butyl rubber caulking. All roof seams shall be sealed with ethylene propylene copolymer tape to insure water resistance.
2.12 Insulation
2.12.1 Minimum R-value 30 of fiberglass insulation shall be provided in the roof and R-value 19 of fiberglass insulation shall be provided in the walls. Sagging of wall insulation shall be prevented with a minimum of two metal retainers fastened near the top.
2.12.2 The new expansion of Control building floor shall be insulated under floor structure with rigid insulation R-value 30.
2.12.3 Provide R-19 sprayed-on foam insulation at rim joist.
2.13 Paint
2.13.1 Colors will be selected by FermiForward from the Fermilab list of custom colors, no exceptions.
2.13.2 Steel Structures Paint Council standards shall be followed in all preparation and application of coatings. The interior wall and ceiling panels shall be thoroughly cleaned, prepped, and finished with 3 mils of heavy-duty epoxy coating.
2.13.3 The exterior wall and roof panels shall be thoroughly cleaned, and coated with 1 mil of wash primer and finished with a minimum of 3 mils of high-build aliphatic polyurethane. Color of exterior walls and roof to be twilight blue.
2.13.4 The base exterior shall be sandblasted smooth, free from scale and rust, and coated with 2 mils of heavy duty epoxy and finished with a high-build aliphatic polyurethane coating to match the control building exterior. The bottom of the base shall be coated with corrosion resistant black mastic, SSPC paint 12, compounded for 15 mil dry film thickness per coat for protection against the environment.
2.13.5 The floor shall be thoroughly cleaned, epoxy primed, and coated with a gray non-skid, scuff resistant urethane coating. Floor to receive finish to be non-conductive and chemical resistant.
2.13.6 All structural connections to supporting structure shall have paint coating reinstated after building installation to comply with the coating specified above.
2.14 HVAC
2.14.1 Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) equipment shall be sized and provided as part of the Building Design. HVAC equipment size shall be based on maintaining an interior temperature range of 70 – 80 Degrees and 20-60% relative humidity (final conditions to be confirmed by FermiForward) taking into consideration the heat load of present and future equipment and the site conditions. Wall mounted Air Conditioners (Basis of Design: Marvair MAA2060AD)
T05 | CD-3B Package | June 26, 2025 | Arup US, Inc. Control Building Specification Page 12 shall be provided: 10 units total, equally spaced on each long exterior wall to allow for proper coverage across the building. Units shall have 460V/3Ph electrical power connection. Unit placement shall be coordinated with wall mounted equipment and openings. Each HVAC equipment shall consist of a single self-contained packaged unit system composed of the following:
high-efficiency fan blower assembly and compressor and condensing and evaporator coils. In addition, each unit shall be provided with 6kW electric resistance heater to provide heating to the building. The following components shall be provided: high-efficiency 2-stage compressor, dry-bulb air economizer, low-ambient kit, 2” MERV-8 filter, and rugged construction for outdoor condition. The system shall be complete with supply and return grilles, lockable circuit breaker or disconnect switch, applicable sealant and weatherproofing to building exterior and factory provided thermostat and controls. Units shall be grouped into 2 HVAC zones (incorporating 5 units on each zone) and controlled via a single thermostat per zone. Final sensor location will be coordinated with FNAL and installed to avoid direct contact with heat emitting equipment. HVAC equipment shall be configured for 460V/3Ph electrical power connection. The units will be included in emergency generator power circuits and remain operational during emergency power outage and providing cooling to the building. Approximate locations of units indicated on E-500 and E-502.
2.14.2 The following controls shall be supplied: high-pressure controls, low-pressure control, low ambient control, compressor anti-cycle relay, and alarm relay. The HVAC units shall be equipped with alarm contacts to monitor High and Low building temperature. The alarm set points shall be adjustable. Units shall operate in unison based on space temperature setpoint.
2.14.3 The system shall not be provided with full N+1 redundancy in the case of equipment failure, however, an inherit level of redundancy shall be provided to mitigate failure of a single unit. In lieu of full redundancy, 1 out of the 10 units shall be redundant and operate in lead/lag configuration with remaining units. This will allow for redundancy in the instance of a single unit failure within the building.
2.14.4 Submit HVAC sizing calculation, including basis of electrical equipment heat load, envelope losses, and internal lighting and equipment heat load.
2.14.5 Battery systems shall be provided with dedicated exhaust fans and make-up and exhaust air louvers with motorized dampers and bird screen protection. Submit sizing for HVAC ventilation equipment, including basis of sizing/ requirement.
2.14.6 HVAC unit and system shall comply with ASHRAE 90.1-2022 minimum efficiency and applicable mandatory provision of ASHRAE 90.1.
2.14.7 Provide TAB (testing, adjusting and balancing) and functional testing (commissioning) of the system.
2.14.8 Submit TAB and Commissioning (functional testing) plan.
2.14.9 HVAC controls shall be provided by the HVAC manufacturer internal controls system. Final requirements for integration to BAS system shall be approved by FermiForward. If required, supporting controllers, conduit, wiring and associated accessories shall be provided. Submit points that will be available to the BAS.
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2.14.10 All necessary alarms, trends, and graphics shall be configured and integrated into the BAS system.
2.15 Lighting and Receptacles
2.15.1 Design, furnish and install all lighting, lighting panels, duplex receptacles, conduit, and wiring, so as to result in a complete installation.
2.15.2 Interior lighting shall consist of open type, 4 ft. industrial grade linear strip fixtures with 4ft LED lamps (Basis of Design: Lithonia catalog #CSS L48 ALO3 MVOLT 40K 80 CRI). Wire guards shall be provided for protection of the fixtures mounted at low elevations. Fixtures designated as emergency fixtures shall be provided with integral battery backup capable of 90 minutes of operation following power failure.
2.15.3 Interior lighting shall be installed at approximate locations shown on the LIGHTING PLAN drawing E-506. Locations can vary slightly for manufacturer’s construction convenience and necessity due to building obstructions.
2.15.4 Manufacturer is responsible for verifying lighting photometric calculations and complying with all lighting codes and regulations, including those required for emergency egress illumination. Any issues should be referred to FermiForward or their designated consulting engineer.
2.15.5 Interior lighting in basement shall have 3-way switching, and be controlled by switches located near top of each staircase.
2.15.6 Exit signs shall be LED type, with aluminum housing and green lettering (Basis of Design: Cooper
Sure-Lite Catalog #CX-7-1/2-G). Fixtures shall be circuit unswitched and mounted above all egress doorways as indicated in plans. Fixtures shall be provided with integral battery backup capable of
90 minutes of operation following power failure.
2.15.7 Exterior doors shall have 3-way / 4-way switching, so that the lights in the building can be turned
ON or OFF from a switch located adjacent to each door.
2.15.8 Exterior lighting shall be provided above the door. Exterior light fixtures shall be wall mounted, LED type (Basis of Design: Cooper Catalog # BAA-XTOR6B-Y-MS/DIM-L20"), suitable for use in exterior and wet locations and shall be photocell controlled, with motion sensor for dimming to
50% power after 15 minutes of inactivity. All exterior lighting fixtures shall be DarkSky compliant.
A manual photocell bypass switch shall be provided (Basis of Design: Crouse-Hinds ).
2.15.9 Interior, specification grade duplex receptacles rated 120VAC, 20A, and twist-lock 208VAC, 20A, 4P, 5W (Basis of Design: Hubbel HBL3520) shall be provided at 18” above floor level. The duplex receptacle outlets with GFCI should be provided at a separation distance not exceeding 20ft along the inside perimeter of the building walls. A receptacle outlet strip should be provided at the bottom of the control panels section.
2.15.10 Exterior (weather-proof, GFCI) duplex receptacles rated 120VAC, 20A, and specification grade shall be provided, one duplex receptacle adjacent to each exterior door. Additional exterior
(weather-proof, GFCI) duplex receptacles rated 120V, 20A, shall be provided as required such that a service receptacle is provided within 25ft of all HVAC equipment.
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2.15.11 Two (2) welding outlets, rated at 480VAC, 60A, and specification grade shall be provided at either end of the building interior. Mounting locations shall be coordinated with final locations of equipment along the perimeter wall of the building.
2.16 Wiring, Raceways & Cable Trays
2.16.1 A metal wireway, with hinged cover shall be provided around the control building perimeter at the junction of the walls and ceiling. This wireway shall contain all control building facilities wiring.
2.16.2 All wiring shall be installed in the perimeter wireway, IMC conduit (3/4” min., EMT conduit is unacceptable), or other FermiForward approved raceway in accordance with the National Electric
Code.
2.16.3 All wiring devices, including those inside panels or cabinets, shall be of touch safe design (i.e., all parts shall be suitably guarded, isolated or insulated so that there are no exposed live parts).
2.16.4 Provide the cable tray system as shown on CABLE TRAY LAYOUT drawing E-256. The cable tray system shall be complete, including accessories & fittings required to ensure a quality design and installation.
2.16.5 Cable tray and fittings shall be fabricated of aluminum throughout and shall be furnished complete with required splice plates, cadmium-plated bolts and nuts. All bolted connections shall be complete with lock washers. Construction shall conform to the latest edition of NEMA Standards. Cable trays shall be standard design and nominal 12 and 18 inch width X 4 inch depth (or as noted on the drawings), ladder type with nine inch rung spacing. Open conduits used as cable tray are not acceptable.
2.16.6 Power cables shall be routed in separate cable trays from control, communication, and fiber optic cables.
2.16.7 Single Conductor Cables:
2.16.7.1 All control building lighting and power wiring shall be single conductor, stranded copper, with THHN/THWN 600V insulation with a minimum size of No. 12 AWG.
Control, instrumentation, and alarm wiring shall be no smaller than No. 24 AWG.
The continuous conductor temperature rating shall be 90 degrees C (dry) and 75 degrees (wet), be U.L. listed. The conductor shall be marked conforming to N.E.C.
Article 310-11.
2.16.8 Multi-Conductor Cables:
2.16.8.1 The multi-conductor cables shall be flame retardant, oil resistant, water resistant, insulated and certified for continuous operation at 90 degrees C in wet or dry locations.
2.16.8.2 Cables shall be Type TC, rated 600 volts and suitable for indoor or outdoor installation in cable trays, conduits, raceways, ducts, troughs, direct burial in the earth, or supported by messenger wire.
2.16.8.3 Cables shall be in accordance with the latest editions of ICEA Publication No. S-68-516 and N.E.C. Articles 318 and 340. The flame retardant capability of the cables are to be substantiated in accordance with Section 2.5 of IEEE Standard 383, latest revision.
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2.16.8.4 Conductor identification of multi-conductor cables shall be in accordance with Method
1, Table K-1, of ICEA Publication No. S-68-516, latest edition. Conductors shall be Class B concentric stranded copper and shall be marked conforming to N.E.C.
Article 310-311.
2.17 Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS)
2.17.1 Furnish and install automatic transfer switches with number of poles, amperage, and voltage ratings as shown on the plans. Each automatic transfer shall consist of an inherently double throw power transfer switch mechanism and a microprocessor controller to provide automatic operation. All transfer switches and controllers shall be the products of the same manufacturer.
2.17.2 ATS shall be Russelectric, with external manual operator, or approved equal. Any alternate shall be submitted for approval to the consulting engineer, listing any deviations from this specification.
2.17.3 ATS shall be electrically operated and mechanically held. Electrical operator shall be a momentarily energized, single-solenoid-pole, open transition mechanism. Main operators which include overcurrent disconnect devices, linear motors or gears shall not be acceptable. The transfer switch shall be mechanically interlocked to ensure only two possible positions, normal or emergency.
2.17.4 All transfer switch sizes shall use only one type of main operator for ease of maintenance and commonality of parts.
2.17.5 ATS shall be positively locked and unaffected by momentary outages, so that contact pressure is maintained at a constant value and contact temperature rise is minimized for maximum reliability and operating life.
2.17.6 Inspection of all contacts shall be possible from the front of the switch without disassembly of operating linkages and without disconnection of power conductors. All stationary and moveable contacts shall be replaceable without removing power conductors and/or bus bars.
2.17.7 Designs utilizing components of molded-case circuit breakers, contactors, or parts thereof, which are not intended for continuous duty, repetitive switching or transfer between two active power sources are not acceptable.
2.17.8 Where neutral conductors are to be solidly connected as shown on the plans, a neutral conductor plate with fully rated AL-CU pressure connectors shall be provided.
2.17.9 ATS Microprocessor Controller
2.17.9.1 Controller's sensing ATS shall be equipped with a microprocessor controller, controller's sensing and logic shall be provided by a single built-in microprocessor for maximum reliability, minimum maintenance, and the ability to communicate serially through an optional serial communication module or over Ethernet via Modbus TCP.
2.17.9.2 Controller shall provide twelve selectable nominal voltages for maximum application flexibility and minimal spare part requirements. Voltage sensing shall be true RMS type and shall be accurate to ± 1% of nominal voltage. Frequency sensing shall be accurate to ± 0.2%. The panel shall be capable of operating over a temperature range of
-20 to +60 ⁰C and storage from -55 to +85⁰C.
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2.17.9.3 Controller shall be connected to the transfer switch by an interconnecting wiring harness. The harness shall include a keyed disconnect plug to enable the controller to be disconnected from the transfer switch for routine maintenance. Sensing and control logic shall be provided on multi-layer printed circuit boards. Interfacing relays shall be industrial grade plug-in type with dust covers. The panel shall be enclosed with a protective cover and be mounted separately from the transfer switch unit for safety and ease of maintenance. The protective cover shall include a built-in pocket for storage of the operator’s manuals.
2.17.9.4 A four line, 20 character LCD display and keypad shall be an integral part of the controller for viewing all available data and setting desired operational parameters.
Operational parameters shall also be available for viewing and limited control through the serial communications input port.
2.17.9.5 All instructions and controller settings shall be easily accessible, readable and accomplished without the use of codes, calculations, or instruction manuals.
2.17.9.6 All customer connections shall be wired to a common terminal block to simplify field-wiring connections.
2.17.9.7 Controller shall meet or exceed most recent requirements for Electromagnetic
Compatibility (EMC).
2.17.10 Enclosure
2.17.10.1 The ATS shall be furnished in a Type 1 enclosure.
2.17.10.2 All standard and optional door-mounted switches and pilot lights shall be 16-mm industrial grade type or equivalent for easy viewing & replacement. Door controls shall be provided on a separate removable plate, which can be supplied loose for open type units.
2.18 AC & DC Panelboards, and Battery Chargers
2.18.1 AC Panels
2.18.1.1 Panelboard PHP-KRS-1 will be the main auxiliary AC distribution panel for the control building and yard. The panelboard shall be a 400A, 3Ø, solid neutral and ground, 480/277V, 65kA AIC, surface mount power panel in a Type 1 enclosure
(Square D I-Line or equal). AC panel shall include a 400A main breaker and branch circuit breakers installed per the panelboard schedule provided. The panel board shall also have a secondary surge arrestor, 0-520 Volt AC (rms) rating, and two poles for indoor knock out hold mounting, model #GE9L15ECB001 or equivalent. The panelboard shall have power monitoring relay.
2.18.1.2 Panelboard PHP-KRS-1-1 will be a supplementary AC distribution panel for the control building and yard. The panelboard shall be a 225A, 3Ø, solid neutral and ground, 480/277V, surface mount power panel in a Type 1 enclosure (Square D I-Line or equal). AC panel shall be main lug only with branch circuit breakers installed per the panelboard schedule provided.
2.18.1.3 Panelboard LP-KRS-1 will be the main lighting AC distribution panel for the control building and yard. The panelboard shall be a 100A, 3Ø, solid neutral and ground, 480/277V, surface mount power panel in a Type 1 enclosure (Square D I-Line or equal). AC panel shall include a 100A main breaker and branch circuit breakers installed per the panelboard schedule provided.
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2.18.1.4 Panelboard PP-KRS-1-A1 and PP-KRS-1-B1 panelboards shall be a 225A, 3Ø, solid neutral and ground, 208/120V, surface mount power panel in a Type 1 enclosure (NQOD or equal). AC panelboards shall include a 225A main breaker and branch circuit breakers installed per the panelboard schedule provided.
2.18.1.5 All breakers shall be bolt-on bus with a minimum 22,000 A interrupting rating. The ground bar shall accommodate one station ground 4/0 copper conductor.
2.18.1.6 Station service meter, Square D PM820RD, shall be provided in a separate enclosure with test switches and connected to Ethernet.
2.18.1.7 See attached drawing list for AC PANELBOARD SCHEDULES. 20% spare of each pole type shall be provided.
2.18.1.8 Permanently mounted LOTO hasp devices shall be provided on all circuit breakers
(Square D Q01PAF for 208/120V breakers).
2.18.1.9 Hinged covers shall be provided.
2.18.1.10 Live line indicating devices (GRACE R-3MT-VI-KIT) shall be provided.
2.18.2 DC Panel
2.18.2.1 Two (2) 125 VDC power panels shall be provided and installed in the control building with the following specifications:
1. Manufacturer: Square D I-Line or equivalent
2. Number of circuits: 60
3. Bus Rating & Type: 250A copper bus
4. Service Voltage: Fully rated, 125VDC 2W ungrounded
5. S.C Rating: 10kAIC
6. NEMA Rating: Type 1
7. Main Breaker: 200A [Top Cable Entry]
8. Branch Devices: 2 pole
2.18.2.2 See attached drawing list for DC PANELBOARD SCHEDULES. 20% spare breakers shall be provided.
2.18.2.3 Permanently mounted LOTO hasp devices shall be provided on all circuit breakers.
2.18.2.4 Hinged covers shall be provided.
2.18.2.5 Live line indicating devices (GRACE R-3MT-VI-KIT) shall be provided.
2.18.3 Battery Chargers
2.18.3.1 The battery charger items listed in this section are general requirements. See ComEd specifications listed in attached drawing list for designing and sizing battery chargers.
In case of a conflict between these general requirements and ComEd specifications, the
ComEd specifications should be followed.
2.18.3.2 The battery charger is to be microprocessor controlled, constant voltage, current limiting design, using solid state SCR technology for output control. Microprocessor
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2.18.3.3 Four (4) 240 VAC, 125 VDC, 150 A rated battery chargers with AC input breaker, DC output breaker, rated for 60 cell, 125 VDC battery bank, shall be provided and installed in the control building (battery and battery charger sizing to be confirmed by Vendor based on final procured equipment). Two (2) equally rated battery chargers shall be provided per battery bank with load sharing circuitry for parallel operation per ComEd Battery Chargers specification (EM12925 sec.-5.3). Lamarche battery charger
Cat.#A12B-25-130V-ABD1 with stand Cat.#P3-8A-LO4A or approved equal shall be provided for this installation. Type of charger with model number proposed for this installation shall be submitted with the RFP.
2.18.3.4 Charger shall include individual alarm relays for remote indication with front panel alarm indicating lights and one set of isolated, dry form “C” contacts wired to the
Axion SCADA input module. The following alarms are required:
1. AC power failure alarm – Device 27AC
2. High-Low DC voltage alarms – Device 27/59DC
3. Charger failure alarm – Device 74CF
4. Common (summary alarm) – Device 74S
2.18.3.5 Original charger manual shall be supplied.
2.19 Grounding
2.19.1 Provide all grounding as required for control building equipment and auxiliaries furnished.
2.19.2 NEMA 2-Hole pads shall be provided at each corner of the building for attaching the building structure to the substation ground grid system. Attachments shall be provided near each building corner.
2.19.3 Install a #2/0 ground wire along the entire length of the building cable tray system. Secure the ground wire to the tray every 4 feet.
2.20 Fire Alarm
2.20.1 The fire alarm system shall be a conventional Siemens Cerberus system, or approved equal.
2.20.2 The building shall be provided with air sampling, Xtralis, VESDA, or approved equal. A test connection with cap and test hole shall be located in an accessible area, approximately 6-feet above finished floor.
2.20.3 The make, model number and a spec sheet or catalog clip of the smoke detector shall be submitted for approval before purchase.
2.20.4 All fire alarm wiring shall be in “RED” IMC conduit, minimum size ¾”. Fire Alarm wire and size shall comply with NFPA 72, 2013 Edition.
2.20.5 All junction boxes with blank covers must be identified as “FIRE ALARM”, “FA”, or painted red.
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2.20.6 All sources of AC power greater than 24 volts supplying power to the FACP or other fire alarm control units shall be provided with a barrier to protect personnel from an electrical shock hazard.
The cabinet housing the power supply shall be labeled with the identification of the power distribution panel and circuit breaker.
2.20.7 The fire alarm control panel and supplemental power panels, including those for air sampling detection, shall be provided with a designated 120V circuit with local disconnect switch and handle guard. Switch shall be provided with 4x4 electrical box, cover plate, and Square D handle guard PN
2510FL1, or approved equal capable of accepting padlock.
2.20.8 Fire Alarm system shall include manual pull stations and a combination of horn and strobes throughout the building. Provisions shall be included with the Fire Alarm Control Panel for future addition of initiation and notification devices to the fire alarm system. All pull stations should be dual action type and able to be reset with a T-45 key or an allen wrench.
2.20.9 All fire alarm devices, including notification devices and some detection devices, shall be installed in correct orientation dictated by manufacturer. Devices shall be installed in accessible locations without obstruction to periodic testing.
2.20.10 Fire alarm, supervisory, trouble and air sampling trouble alarms shall signal via Fermilab site-wide monitoring system, FIRUS, via Axion SCADA input module.
2.21 Security System
2.21.1 FermiForward security vendor shall provide security features after the control house is delivered.
2.22 Communications
2.22.1 The building shall be provided with Wi-Fi and cellular boosters.
2.23 Portable Eye Wash Station
2.23.1 The Vendor shall provide and install a portable emergency eye wash station (total of 2) in an accessible location near the station battery equipment.
2.23.2 Each station shall be portable self-contained pressurized, 15gal. capacity, stainless steel tank, twin chrome-plated brass soft flow eyewash heads (flow rate 0.4gpm @ 30psi) with 8’ drench hose
(flow rate 3.0gpm @ 30psi) and shall include inspection tag and instructions. Similar to Bradley
Corp. or approved equal.
2.24 Testing and Checkout
2.24.1 The Vendor shall perform a wet spray test, an…
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