Bucks Co. Elect. 2012.pdf

Exhibit

“B”

Specifications

Special Provisions

Publication 408 Requirements

Permits

Special Invoice and Billing Instructions

Character of Workers and Equipment

Equipment Inspection

Liquidated Damages

Extent of Work

Locations of Work

Advance Notice of Traffic Restrictions

Standard Roadway Drawings

Utilities

Mobilization

Equipment

Traffic Control Requirements

PennDOT’s Strategic Environmental Management Program (SEMP) Requirements

Contingency Work

Attachment

Confirmation of Service Form OS-501 (1-Sheet)

ITEM 1 – JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN

ITEM 2 – JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN PREMIUM HOURS

ITEM 3 - STOCKPILE CORRECTIVE ACTION REVIEW

ITEM 4 – EMERGENCY MOBILIZATION

Special Provisions

PUBLICATION 408 REQUIREMENTS

Applicable references to the current Publication 408 dated 2011, Change No. 3, also will govern the performance of work under this contract.

Current Publication 408, specifications can be viewed on Penn Dot’s home page

(http://www.dot.pa.us) by selecting publications

Permits

It will be the contractor’s responsibility to acquire building permits for work that requires such permitting. Contractor will comply with all current building codes in accordance Department of

Labor and Industry.

SPECIAL INVOICE AND BILLING INSTRUCTIONS

Upon the completion of service each month the contractor will complete a confirmation of service form (OS-501) and compile a billable summary report containing all the information needed to invoice for the work. The OS-501 and the Billable Summary Report will be mailed to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Engineering District 6-0 at 7000 Geerdes Blvd., King of Prussia, Pa., 19406-1525, Attention: Eric Silfies. He will confirm work performed, materials, hours, mark up, and cost and call the vendor to correct mistakes or confirm that the vendor can invoice the PENNDOT Comptroller Office.

The Contractor shall submit a commercial invoice to the PENNDOT Comptroller Office (The address is on the first page of the Purchase Order), with the date of service, and the work listed by the item numbers, description and the unit prices.

Submit invoices on a monthly basis.

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CHARACTER OF WORKERS AND EQUIPMENT

Employ at all times sufficient labor and equipment for performing the work. Employ only competent and efficient Journeyman Electricians, Electricians or forepersons for every kind of work. Whenever, in the Departments Representative’s opinion, any person is unfit to perform the task, does the work contrary to instructions, or exhibits improper conduct, remove the person from the project immediately and do not employ the person again on the project without written permission of the County Maintenance Manager or his/her designee.

Furnish the type, condition, and quantity of equipment that meets the qualifications necessary for the proper execution of the work within the specified contract time. Maintain the equipment in good condition, subject to acceptance, before and during use in connection with the project.

At the time of the Pre-Construction Meeting, submit the names of the personnel who will be working on this project with their required work experience.

EQUIPMENT INSPECTION

Upon the Notice to Proceed of this contract, assemble the proposed equipment and demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Department Representative that this equipment meets the specification requirements.

LIQUIDATED DAMAGES

Liquidated damages may be assessed in the amount of $250.00 as specified in the IFB Terms and

Conditions in the section titled “Liquidated Damages”. Liquidated damages may be assessed for contractor performance issues.

EXTENT OF WORK

Repair and/or replace any damaged or non-functioning components of the existing lighting and electrical systems at locations as directed by the Department’s representative or his/her designee. During the term of this agreement, replace any of the following items as directed: junction boxes, poles arms, luminaries, ballast, transformers, bases, conduit, cable, photoelectric control devices, magnesium electric boxes, salt brine electric boxes etc.

Ensure that all material and work meet the requirements.

Provide reliable form of communication between department inspection and work crews. Overhead costs including, but not limited to charges incurred due to use of mobile/cell phones or beepers (or any communication device) will be incidental to the contract. When required to work beyond normal working hours, work will be paid in premium hours as outlined in Item labeled Journeyman Electrician Premium

Hours. Unless Contractor is performing nighttime luminary inspections. Nighttime luminary inspections will be charged as outlined in Item labeled Journeyman Electrician.

Ensure that all replacement material and equipment is new and is made by a reputable, recognized electrical manufacturer, and of equal to or better then existing material and equipment.

Ensure that all replacement material and equipment is designed, manufactured, and tested in accordance with the latest standards of the IEEE, ASTM, NEMA, and/or ANSI and bears the label of approval of the

National board of fire underwriters as applicable.

Maintain an inventory of the more commonly needed replacement parts. ie; 250 watt HPS, Ballast and lamp, 400 watt High Pressure Sodium Ballast and lamp, 400 watt Metal Halide Ballast and lamp. #10 and #12 AWG 12/3 SJO cord, Conduit, seal tight, 120 volt 30 amp twist lock plug and receptacle ETC.

In some instances components to be replaced may be obsolete and unavailable. In such cases, submit to the engineer catalog cuts of similar design and quality which will perform the operation satisfactory. Do not order replacement parts of components until written approval from the engineer is received via fax or mail.

Within thirty (30) days after the execution of the agreement, submit a list stating the name and address of the manufacturers and suppliers proposed for use for all replacement materials and equipment. The part will include the material/part or equipment that will be supplied by the vendor.

The Department reserves the right to disallow the use of any particular materials, parts and equipment and to require the contractor to change his source of supply.

The contractor must notify the representative twenty-four hours in advance of the proposed schedule of his personnel for the repair work. No payment will be made to the Contractor for personnel working at

Department property without prior notification to the representative.

LOCATIONS OF WORK

The locations listed below are a partial list of the lighting and electrical systems to be maintained under this agreement. Inspect these locations prior to submitting bid to verify capability of performing any necessary work at these locations. During the term of this contract, perform work at additional locations not listed below as required.

The Department reserves the right to delete, or add locations during the term of this agreement.

The following is a list of all County Maintenance Stockpile locations.

County Box

Stockpile

Name

Address/Location

Bucks 01 Doylestown 229 N Broad St. Doylestown, PA 18901

Bucks 02 Trevose 3601 Neshaminy Blvd., Bensalem, PA 19020 Trevose Road near State Police Bucks 03 Worthington 300 Tyburn Road, Fallsington, PA 19030 TR 13 and Tyburn

Road Interchange Bucks 04 Danboro 4112 Ferry Road, Danboro, PA 18916 SR 1006 at TR 611 Bucks 05 Milford 1500 Rt. 663, Milford PA 18968 TR 663, 2 miles west of Pa

Turnpike Bucks 06 Nockamixon 1935 Mountainview Drive, Quakertown, PA 18951 TR 563, 4 miles west of TR 412 (next to boat ramp) Bucks 07 309 2152 North Bethlehem Pike, Sellersville, PA 18960 SR 4013 at TR 309 Interchange Bucks 08 Newtown 405 Freedom Drive, Newtown PA 18946 TR 413, 1 mile south of TR 332

ADVANCE NOTICE OF TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS

Notify the Department Representative at least two calendar weeks in advance of the start of any operation which will affect the flow of traffic and provide the Engineer with details of the work to be done. After notification, the District Office will advise the public of these traffic restrictions and possible delays.

STANDARD ROADWAY DRAWINGS

Construct in accordance with the details indicated on the Current Standard Drawings. Current standards drawings can be viewed on Penn Dot’s Homepage(http://www.dot.pa.us by selecting Publications)

UTILITIES

In accordance with provisions of Act 287-1974, as amended Act 187-1996, identify and contact all utilities having existing aerial or underground facilities located within the limits of work to arrange for marking of the field locations of these facilities prior to performing any excavation, drilling, and/or driving. Cooperate with affected utilities and/or municipalities in any necessary adjustment or relocation of their facilities.

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MOBILIZATION

Any costs associated with mobilization and other items such as; required licenses, permits, insurance, and communication devices as directed by Department for the duration of this agreement will be considered incidental to the items of work and no additional payment will be made.

Travel time will NOT be paid to or from the jobsites.

EQUIPMENT

Provide a Fifty (50) Foot Bucket Truck and a pole and auger truck to allow the Contractor to make required repairs as directed and required. This equipment is incidental to the project and must be inspected and approved by the Department's representative prior to beginning any work.

TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUIREMENTS

Conduct maintenance and protection of traffic in accordance with Publication 213 dated April

2010 or the most recent edition. Should the length of operations become excessive or if interruptions of traffic become too frequent, cease all operations in the area until necessary remedial action has been taken as directed by the Engineer. For all operations on Interstates and

Expressways, perform no work impacting traffic between the hours of 6 a.m. and 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. If for any reason lanes need to be closed or if there is a major encroachment, the traffic control shall be in accordance with the appropriate Figures from Publication 213 and may require flag a person.

If work is to be done on a freeway or expressway, provide a shadow vehicle with an NCHRP

350 T.M.A (truck mounted attenuator).

If work is done on freeways or expressways, including interstate highways, and other highways with three or more lanes where the legal speed limit is 40 mph or higher, the shadow vehicle must be in accordance with Publication 213.

All maintenance and protection of traffic will be incidental to the cost of the service.

Furnish trained flaggers to control traffic adjacent to and within the work areas. Provide flaggers according to Pub 408, section 901.3(y).

PENNDOT’ S STRATEGIC ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (SEMP)

REQUIREMENTS

Before the start of any work, the contractor must comply with PENNDOT’ S STRATEGIC

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (SEMP) REQUIREMENTS

The requirements of this program can be found on the PENNDOT’s website at www.dot.state.pa.

Go to PENNDOT Organizations/ click on Engineering Districts and County Maintenance

Office/click on “6”/click on Roadwork/ click on Maintenance/ click on SEMP (environmental program) for Contractors.

The contractor is required to submit SEMP Certification and Contractor Roster to the

Department prior to starting work.

CONTINGENCY WORK

GENERAL.

DESCRIPTION – This work is furnishing any lighting or electrical materials required to complete the repair work authorized by the Department’s Representative.

MATERIAL – In accordance with sections 910.2, 920.2, 1101 and 1102. Supply all material UL approved verified through invoices from suppliers and meets all National Electric Code and

Township code requirements, and as follows.

MATERIAL GROUP 1.

250-Watt High Pressure Sodium Luminaire, Wall Mount

250- Watt High Pressure Sodium Luminaire, Overhead Mount, Modified

400- Watt High Pressure Sodium Luminaire, Overhead Mount, Modified

250- Watt Metal Halide Luminaire

400- Watt Metal Halide Luminaire, Pendant Mount

400- Watt Metal Halide Luminaire, Brackett Mount

DESCRIPTION – This is to Furnish, Repair, Replace, and Maintain existing luminaries, complete lighting fixtures consisting of housing, support clamp, reflector, refractor or flat lens, socket, terminal block, Photoelectric Control Device, and all necessary wiring including the power source with connection.

MATERIAL AND CONSTRUCTION – Provide all equipment, tools and service vehicles to repair and/or install the luminaries in its entirety.

Perform all work in accordance with applicable Sections 910, 1101 and 1102 .

For any and all type mercury ballast luminaries, remove the attachment and the reflector and replace with high pressure sodium or metal halide fixture of the same wattage. Replace any component that is found to be defective. Prior approval from the Department must be obtained to replace a starter with one of a different design other than original design.

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In areas where there has been excessive vandalism, reinstall glass enclosures on open type luminaries or install new fixture. Ensure that enclosures are approved by the Department.

Where reflector or globe breakage is experienced on luminaries that were originally designed for and equipped with reflectors or globes, replace glass or acrylic plastic reflectors or globes with glass reflectors or globes of similar design and performance. Do not use polycarbonate reflectors in the “Parkway” type luminaries.

Where polycarbonate plastic reflectors or globes which were installed previously have become discolored and/or brittle, replace them with glass reflectors at locations determined by the representative

Upon notification by the Department, adjust and tighten any luminaire that is not properly aligned or loose on a bracket arm or post-top fitter. Level the luminaire before tightening. If the luminaire cannot be properly adjusted due to mechanical defects, or if the lumnaire required replacement parts that are not within the scope of these specifications, refer the problem to the Department’s representative for repair and replacement.

Report all completed adjustments to the Department’s representative by using the daily and weekly reports.

If a luminaire is removed for servicing, replace it within 24 hours. If the luminaire is obsolete or has deteriorated beyond the point of repair or is unserviceable for any other reason, report the fact by letter to the representative

Photoelectric Control Device furnished and installed in accordance with applicable Sections 910, 1101, 1102 and the following:

· Photo cell of the cadmium-sulphide type with fail-safe in the “On” position.

· Weatherproof pheonolie, cycolac, or acrylic plastic housing, not susceptible to distortion, discoloration, cracking, or crazing.

· Adaptable for pole-top or cross-arm mounting in a plug-in, locking-type receptacle, conforming to

UL Specification 773.

· Rated 1,800 VA.

· Control unit, with a built-in surge protector device for protection from induced high voltage and follow-through currents, and having a turn-off delay to prevent false turn-off, due to lightning, stray lighting, or flashing lights.

· Designed to operate at the required voltage, and to operate satisfactorily at -29 degree C (-20F) ambient temperature, with performance characteristics equal to, or exceeding, EEI and NEMA standards.

· A separate photoelectric cell conforming to the above requirements may be installed as an integral part of each luminaire assembly, as a substitute for the above, when indicated.

· Photoelectric Control Device. Use a plug-in device, for ease of replacement. Install the device with its detector area facing north.

MATERIAL GROUP 2.

150- Watt High Pressure Sodium Ballast And Lamp

250- Watt High Pressure Sodium Ballast And Lamp

400- Watt High Pressure Sodium Ballast And Lamp

250 Watt Metal Halide Ballast And Lamp

400 Watt Metal Halide Ballast And Lamp

DESCRIPTION – This is to furnish and install Ballast and Lamps complete with housing, support clamp, reflector, flat lens, socket, lamp, integral ballast, terminal block, and all necessary wiring including wiring to the power source.

MATERIAL AND CONSTRUCTION – Provide all equipment to include all tools and service vehicles to repair and/or install the ballast and lamps in its entirety.

Perform all work in accordance with Sections 910, 1101, and 1102.

For any and all type mercury ballast luminaries, remove the attachment and the reflector and replace with high pressure sodium or metal halide fixture of the same wattage. Replace any component that is found to be defective. Obtain approval to replace a starter with one of a different design other than the original design.

Report all completed adjustments to the representative by using the daily and weekly reports.

If a Ballast and lamp is removed for servicing, replace it within 24 hours. If the ballast and lamp is obsolete or has deteriorated beyond the point of repair or is unserviceable for any other reason, report the fact by letter to the representative.

MATERIAL GROUP 3.

3/4" Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Conduit

3/4" Electrical Metalic Tubing (EMT) Conduit

1" Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Conduit

1" Electrical Metalic Tubing (EMT) Conduit

2" Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Conduit

DESCRIPTION-This is to furnish and install conduit, conduit fittings pull wire, conduit elbows, and expansion fittings and all necessary hardware for installation.

MATERIAL AND CONSTRUCTION – In accordance with applicable Sections of 1101 and 1104. All material will be UL approved certified through invoices from suppliers and meet all National Electric

Code and Township code requirements.

If trenching is required, it will be paid under “Contingency Work”

MATERIAL GROUP 4.

100Amp Indoor Panel Breaker Box

100Amp Outdoor Panel Breaker Box

DESCRIPTION- This is to furnish the equipment and installation of a service connection and disconnect for main service and the locations listed.

MATERIAL AND CONSTRUCTION- Supply all materials and specialized equipment for the

Journeyman in accordance with all items associated in specifications. Supply all hand tools and equipment required to make repairs.

In accordance with applicable section of 1104, 954.3, 910.3, and 110 and as follows.

Enclosure Installation. Mount enclosures for housing the control equipment. Provide a separate service disconnect ahead of the control cabinet that is labeled “suitable for use as service equipment”. The disconnect can be provided integral to the control cabinet if the cabinet is dead front. Padlock the enclosures. Key as directed. Provide enclosure ID tags as specified for pole ID tags. Provide the power supply number and the system voltage on the tags.

Lightning Arrester. Rated for an operating voltage of 650 V, rms, with a bracket for mounting on the control cabinet backboard.

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT – PDA. A predetermined amount of money (PDA) is indicated in the bidding documents for this item. All material, specialized equipment and subcontractor services not specified in the contract will be paid under this item.

Common hand tools such as hammers, screw drivers, fish tapes, pliers, measuring tapes, power hand saws, or drills, etc., are considered incidental to the contract and are to be supplied by the contractor.

The cost of material used will be reimbursable at the actual cost of material, including applicable tax shown on vendor’s (supplier’s) invoices. To cover all administration, other overhead costs, and the use of small tools and equipment for which no payment is allowed, add 15% to the material cost, 5% to the equipment cost and when applicable add 8% to the subcontractors.

ITEM 1 – JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN

DESCRIPTION - This work is the servicing, maintaining, troubleshooting and/or repairing, all existing electrical systems and equipment as directed for the locations shown in the location summary.

MATERIAL - Supply all hand tools and equipment outlined in section labeled Equipment required to make repairs. Supply all materials and specialized equipment in accordance with the item labeled Contingency Work.

CONSTRUCTION - Supply personnel who are qualified to perform electrical work on

All systems and appurtenances at the locations identified in this contract.

Personnel must have a minimum of three (3) years experience in commercial electrical work and perform all work in accordance with National Electric Code and all Township Codes. Provide a list of company personnel meeting these requirements, to PENNDOT’s Representative prior to starting work.

Perform and direct work needed to maintain all electrical and lighting systems, salt brine systems, heating systems as well as referenced in general notes. Work will be issued through written request from the

Department.

Be prepared to perform work within two (2) hours of notification by the Department’s

Representative

Normal Work Hours worked is an eight (8) hour shift between 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 pm. Monday thru Friday.

Travel time to the job site is considered incidental to the cost of the item and no additional payment will be made.

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT - Hour

ITEM 2 – JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN PREMIUM HOURS

DESCRIPTION - These items are the rates of compensation for Journeyman Electrician to perform work in accordance with this contract for work performed before 6:00 a.m. and after

4:30 pm. Monday thru Friday, Saturday, Sunday or holidays, which are legally observed by the

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or if the contractor has worked more that an eight (8) hour shift between 6:00 a.m. and after 4:30 pm. Monday thru Friday.

For failure to begin work on time the Department will charge liquidated damages as specified in the Special Provisions titled “Liquidated Damages”.

Materials and Hours will be paid under appropriate items of work in these specifications. Hours will only be paid for the actual repair of emergency problem(s). There will be no minimum amount of work guaranteed under this item.

MATERIAL - Supply all hand tools and equipment outlined in section labeled Equipment required to make repairs. Supply all materials and specialized equipment in accordance with the item labeled Contingency Work.

Travel time to the job site is considered incidental to the cost of the item and no additional payment will be made. The hourly charges for this item will start upon arrival of the personnel.

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT – Hourly

ITEM 3 – STOCKPILE CORRECTIVE ACTION REVIEW

DESCRIPTION – This work is for inspecting all stockpile facilities for winter operations.

CONSTRUCTION – Perform inspection of all stockpile facilities beginning September 1 st until

November 30 th . This inspections includes but is not limited to outside lights, crew shed heaters, truck block heaters, domar / huskee fans and lights, and all parts associated with the proper electrical operation of Brine making facilities. Determine which facilities are not functioning properly and record their exact locations. Furnish an inventory of facilities to be repaired to the Department Representative immediately after inspection. The Engineer will authorize in writing any work to be done. Start repair work within 24 hours of written authorization.

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT – Hour – (measured from time of arrival at first job site until departure from last job site during inspection shift). This item will not include emergency mobilization costs or actual repair work costs. A journeyman electrician must conduct this inspection. The Contractor must notify the Department Inspector or Engineer twenty four (24) hours in advance of making this inspection. No payment will be made for this item until the contractor submits a report detailing the results for each stockpile.

ITEM 4 - EMERGENCY MOBILIZATION

DESCRIPTION – This item will be used when the Department requires emergency repair work to any electrical system, component or equipment at each building. Contractor will dispatch qualified electricians within two (2) hours of the notification from the Department of the emergency.

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT – Each (Call)

A call is defined as an oral, written, and faxed, or e-mail authorization given for work by the

Department to the Contractor’s answering service, office or other representative.