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Attachment A

Lusk Town Substation Flood Repair

– Specifications 04/26/16

DE-SOL-0009802

LUSK TOWN SUBSTATION FLOOD

REPAIR

Spec. No. 861

SECTION C

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS

WYOMING

SECTION C

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS

LUSK TOWN SUBSTATION FLOOD REPAIR

DIVISION 1 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A. CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

B. DESCRIPTION OF WORK

C. DESCRIPTION OF BIDDING SCHEDULE ITEM

1. Bidding Schedule item “Mobilization and preparatory work”

2. Bidding Schedule item “Building foundation system”

3. Bidding Schedule item “Service building”

D. COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK

1. Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of the Work

2. Submittal Approval Time

3. Commencement of Control Work

4. Outage Restrictions

5. Construction Schedule Restrictions

6. Maximum Available Fault Current

E. CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

1. Submittal Time

2. Format and Detail

F. MATERIAL

1. Points-of-Delivery

2. Protection of Material

G. RIGHTS-OF-WAY

1. General

H. GEOLOGIC INVESTIGATIONS

I. ELECTRIC POWER FOR CONSTRUCTION PURPOSES

J. WATER FOR CONSTRUCTION PURPOSES

K. EXPLOSIVES AND BLASTING

L. SUBMITTALS

1. General

2. Submittal Response

3. Physical Sample Submittals

4. Project Protocol

5. Approval Time

6. Submittal Table

DIVISION 2 – SITEWORK

A. DESCRIPTION OF BIDDING SCHEDULE ITEMS

1. Bidding Schedule item “Demolition”

2. Bidding Schedule item “Site development”

3. Bidding Schedule item “Oil containment system”

4. Bidding Schedule does not contain separate items

DIVISION 9 – SUBSTATION

A. GENERAL

B. DESCRIPTION OF BID ITEMS

1. The Bidding Schedule item “Grounding system”

2. The Bidding Schedule item “Electrical conduit system”

3. The Bidding Schedule item “Insulated conductors and cables”

4. The Bidding Schedule items “Furnishing 5/c No. 10 AWG control cable” and

“Furnishing 12/c No. 10 AWG control cable”

5. The Bidding Schedule items “Installing 5/c No. 10 AWG control cable” and

“Installing 12/c No. 10 AWG control cable”

6. The Bidding Schedule item “Vertical switchboard sections (Government-furnished)”

7. The Bidding Schedule item “DC distribution panelboard”

DIVISION 13 – ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY PROTECTION

A. DESCRIPTION OF BID ITEMS

1. Environmental Quality Protection

B. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

DIVISION 1 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A. CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS:

Construct and complete Lusk Town Substation – Flood Repair in accordance with the Construction Contract (Standard Form 1442); the Contract Clauses; Western’s Construction Standards, including Standard 1 – General Requirements (September 2013), Standard 2 – Sitework (September 2013), Standard 3 – Concrete (September 2013), Standard 4 – Substation Metalwork and Transmission Line Lattice Structures (September 2013), Standard 9 – Substation – Electrical (September 2013), Standard 13 – Environmental Quality Protection (September 2015), Standard 15 – Drawings (September 2013); Standard Drawings; and these Project Specifications and Drawings.

If a conflict occurs between the Project Specifications and the Construction Standards, the Project Specifications shall govern. The Project Specifications and the Drawings are used to take exceptions or provide additions to the Construction Standards. Some paragraphs in the Construction Standards will not apply to this job.

Western’s Construction Standards, Standard Drawings, and Electrical Equipment Standards are available at https://www.wapa.gov/DoingBusiness/SellingToWestern/Pages/what-western-buys.aspx.

Western Project Specifications and Construction Standards are explained in Standard 1 – General Requirements, Section 1.1.1, “Standards and Project Specifications”.

B. DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

The principal components of work include design and construction of a service building anchored to a building foundation system (see explanations below and on drawings); concrete entry pad; buried power and control cable (in conduit) running into a concrete pull box and up into the building via an enclosed cable ladder system; an oil containment system; removal of abandoned foundations; removal and replacement of surfacing material to include expanded site; removal, repair, and installation of new fencing and gate; repair and installation of new ground conductor and grounding of steel structures and electrical equipment; and removal of existing building which is not in service.

Paragraphs “Description of Bidding Schedule Items” in Divisions – 1, 2, 9, and 13 describe the work to be performed.

The work is located near Lusk, Wyoming, as shown on Drawing LU 0015.

C. DESCRIPTION OF BIDDING SCHEDULE ITEM:

1. Bidding Schedule item “Mobilization and preparatory work” includes the following:

a. Performing mobilization and preparatory work in accordance with Section H of the contract clauses.

b. Prepare and submit a Construction Schedule and furnish a Safety and Health Program.

c. Prepare and submit a breakdown of contract prices.

2. Bidding Schedule item “Building foundation system” includes providing the following:

a. Service building positively anchored to the Building foundation system; anchorage is a requirement, and shall be interior to the building.

b. Reinforced structural concrete in accordance with Standard 3 – Concrete and Drawing LU 3200 – General Structural Notes regarding technical requirements for concrete.

c. The building foundation system shall include one (1) of the following two options to complete the foundation as described below. Structural performance requirements are described on Drawing LU 3200 – General Structural Notes. The Contractor shall provide the applicable foundation system option based upon the type of construction of the service building, and shall meet all of the requirements and criteria described in these Project Specifications and Drawings. The following two (2) options for the building foundation system are shown on the Drawings:

(1) Building Foundation System Option 1: Reinforced concrete slab-on-grade, integral reinforced concrete grade beams around the perimeter and one along mid span, and 6-inch compacted gravel fill beneath the slab and between the grade beams. This foundation system shall be used for anchorage of site-built or modular service buildings of any material described on the Drawings or allowed by the International Building Code. Refer to plan and section A-A on Drawing LU 3201.

(2) Building Foundation System Option 2: Not used in this application.

The Contractor shall select Building Foundation System Option 1 or 2, as appropriate for the service building construction type and include selection with the “Service Building Shop Drawings” submittal. Western will finalize the foundation system design upon receipt of service building shop drawings including final building reactions; foundation construction shall not proceed until the foundation has been finalized.

d. Cast-in-place concrete cable entry box with aluminum cover plates as shown on drawings.

e. Earthwork, formwork, reinforcement, material used in concrete, anchor bolts, curing, finishing, joints, and other related work and material needed to complete the concrete construction.

Measurement and payment for “Building foundation system” shall be on a lump sum basis.

3. Bidding Schedule item “Service building” includes providing a complete building, including a control room, separate battery room, mechanical and electrical systems, overhead cable tray, grounding and finishes as described on the 3000 and 4000 series drawings. The building may be manufactured off-site (modular) or built onsite. It is to be installed on one (1) of the Building Foundation Systems previously described. Structural performance requirements and construction material specifications are described on Drawing LU 3200 – General Structural Notes. The service building may be constructed of any combination of materials as described on the Drawings or as permitted by the International Building Code.

a. Contractor shall provide a complete modular building constructed with steel or wood framing in conjunction with any of the materials described on the Drawings and placed on Building Foundation System Option 1.

Regardless of building type provided, design and construction shall be in accordance with these Project Specifications, Drawings and the latest edition of the International Building Code.

Measurement and payment for “Service building” shall be on a lump sum basis.

D. COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK:

1. COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF THE WORK: See FAR 52.211-10 in Section F of the solicitation/contract.

2. SUBMITTAL APPROVAL TIME: Except as otherwise provided for specific submittals, Western will require 14-calendar days for review of drawings or data submitted for approval.

3. COMMENCEMENT OF CONTROL WORK: Do not perform any control board wiring until receipt of Government-furnished wiring diagrams. Control board wiring and schematic diagrams will be furnished no sooner than 2-weeks after switchboard delivery. Include these restrictions in the Construction Program.

4. OUTAGE RESTRICTIONS:

a. Background: Western’s Lusk Substation is the only source of power to the Town of Lusk.

To support construction, Western will provide a temporary mobile substation to provide continued service to the Town of Lusk when a substation outage is required. If the mobile substation service stops functioning, power must be immediately transferred back to the substation.

b. Restrictions: In addition to the restrictions listed in Construction Standard 1 – General

Requirements, the following outage restrictions shall apply:

(1) The Contractor shall coordinate all temporary outages with the Town of Lusk and Western. Begin outage coordination as soon as practicable.

(2) The Contractor shall be limited to one (1) period not exceed four (4) consecutive weeks duration while power is routed through mobile substation (MOBS1) unless otherwise approved by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). Multiple outages to re-route power to the mobile substation are not authorized.

(3) The Contractor outage requests shall be made in writing at least 50-calendar days prior to the anticipated work.

(4) Outages are prohibited the following dates:

(a) November 21, 2016 through November 28, 2016.

(b) December 21, 2016 through January 2, 2017.

(c) May 13, 2017 through May 28, 2017

5. CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE RESTRICTIONS: The following Construction Schedule restrictions shall apply:

a. Work shall be restricted to a maximum of 60-hours per work week, unless otherwise approved by the COR.

6. MAXIMUM AVAILABLE FAULT CURRENT: When protective ground leads are required, the protective ground leads shall be sized as defined below and shall meet the requirements of Standard 1 – General Requirements, Section 1.4 “Safety and Health” and the following:

a. The maximum available fault current in the 69-kV area is 1,730 amps and the X/R ratio is 4.9. The maximum available fault current in the 4.16-kV area is 6,535 amps and the X/R ratio is 10.3.

b. A minimum of one (1) 1/0 grounds shall be used per phase.

c. Protective Ground Leads: Each protective ground lead shall have a permanent identification tag with unique identification number, certified wire size, and test date. Each protective ground lead shall be tested complete with connectors, in accordance with ASTM F 2249. Protective ground leads shall be retested and recertified annually. A protective ground lead without an identification tag to relate it to the annual certification of that protective ground lead shall not be used. No protective ground lead shall be longer than 36-feet, unless approved by COR. Test results shall be submitted to the COR for approval prior to use of the grounds. When using the DC test method, the Contractor shall submit testing information in the format shown below in the Personal Protective Grounds Test

Report. When using the AC test method, the Contractor shall submit testing information in accordance with the test set manufacturer’s recommendations.

CABLE

ID

CABLE

SIZE

CABLE

CONDITION

CABLE

LENGTH

ASTM

RESISTANCE

(MΩ)

MEASURED

RESISTANCE

(MΩ)

PASS/FAIL

FT IN

Tester’s Signature

Test Temperature ______

Test Date ___________________

E. CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE:

1. SUBMITTAL TIME: Prepare and Submit a Construction Schedule to the Contracting Officer (CO) within 14-calendar days after date of Notice to Proceed.

2. FORMAT AND DETAIL: Dates for each item of Government-furnished material shall be provided. Do not program dates earlier than the estimated delivery dates shown in the “Material” paragraph.

F. MATERIAL: Furnish all material for completing the work, except material furnished by Western as listed below:

ITEM

ESTIMATED

WEIGHT

(LBS)

ESTIMATED

DELIVERY

DATE

ESTIMATED

COST

1. Vertical Switchboard (one (1) each) 700 ea NST 11-1-2016

NLT 11-25-2016 $40,000

NST – No sooner than.

NLT – No later than.

1. POINTS-OF-DELIVERY: Material furnished by Western will be delivered to Lusk Substation.

The Contractor is responsible for unloading of Western-furnished material. The Contractor shall inspect the equipment and report any damages to the COR.

2. PROTECTION OF MATERIAL: Provide suitable indoor or warehouse storage for Item 1.

Provide weatherproof and climate controlled environment, secure indoor or warehouse storage for Item 1 in the event they arrive prior to service building completion. Approximately 25-square-feet of indoor storage will be required.

G. RIGHTS-OF-WAY:

1. GENERAL: Orient construction methods and equipment to utilize Government-furnished rights-of-way, or obtain additional temporary access without additional cost to Western. Any additional temporary access acquired by the Contractor shall have prior COR approval, since several areas of the transmission line have travel restricted areas. During the contract period, Western reserves the right to use Contractor-obtained access.

H. GEOLOGIC INVESTIGATIONS:

Geologic information has not been obtained for this project, and none is known to exist. The Contractor shall determine the nature of the material to be excavated, the difficulties of making and maintaining required excavations, and doing other work affected by geology and ground water elevations at the worksite.

Western has had two test holes and associated Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments (ESA) investigation done, the location of these two test holes is shown on Drawing LU_2007. The Contractor is advised diesel-range organics were found at a level above the allowable site-specific concentration, according to the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (WDEQ). According to the Phase II ESA, this material located in the southern most test location below a depth of 5 feet. Arsenic was detected above the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regional Screening Levels in the two test holes. Because arsenic is naturally occurring in soil throughout Wyoming, WDEQ has indicated that the statewide average background concentration of 12 mg/kg is a starting point to gauge anthropogenic versus natural concentrations. None of the arsenic concentrations in the test holes exceeded this average background concentration. It is not anticipated that any of the contaminated materials discovered during the Phase II ESA will be located within the excavation for the foundation or other onsite excavation locations. However, the contractor should be prepared for such an event if it occurs and respond to such an event in accordance with OSHA regulations and Division 13 of these specifications.

I. ELECTRIC POWER FOR CONSTRUCTION PURPOSES:

Power for construction purposes may be available via the Town of Lusk’s 200 amp disconnect. The Contractor is responsible for replacing disconnect breakers if required. Coordinate the use of the disconnect for construction power supply with the COR and the Town of Lusk. If available power is not sufficient for the Contractor’s purposes, the Contractor shall make arrangements and provide all electric power for construction purposes at the Contractor’s expense.

Provide necessary transmission lines, distribution circuits, transformers, and other electrical equipment for distributing the power to the places of use. At contract completion, remove temporary electrical equipment and distribution lines.

Until permanent power is available, provide temporary power to the service building to serve all building loads including HVAC, lighting, and station battery system. Provide temporary heating prior to beginning finish work, sufficient to keep the interior of the building at a minimum of 70 degrees Fahrenheit for 24-hours a day, until permanent heating is available.

J. WATER FOR CONSTRUCTION PURPOSES:

Furnish water for construction purposes. Make arrangements for obtaining the water, and provide for conveying the water to the points of use.

K. EXPLOSIVES AND BLASTING:

Explosives shall not be used.

L. SUBMITTALS:

1. GENERAL: The Contractor shall furnish submittals via email as specified in the Construction Standards and this project Specifications. Submittals via email shall be in standard PDF or Electronic CAD”*.dwg” (AutoCAD 2013) formats. All submittals shall include the Western Contract number (DE-WA000XXXX), Western project title, and Bidding Schedule Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) and applicable division number. Multiple CLIN’s on a single submittal are not permitted. A cover transmittal letter in Microsoft Work or PDF format shall be included with each email submittal. All project correspondence and submittals shall be delivered to: RMR- J5600-CS@wapa.gov.

2. SUBMITTAL RESPONSE: Western will return all submittals electronically with an "Approved" or

“Not Approved" status with comments as appropriate to the email address where the submittal originated.

3. PHYSICAL SAMPLE SUBMITTALS: When physical specimens are required to be submitted for approval, (i.e. brick samples, roofing material samples, carpeting, etc.) the Contractor shall deliver such specimens to:

Western Area Power Administration ATTN: Steve Hogg 12155 W. Alameda Parkway Lakewood, CO 80228-2802

4. PROJECT PROTOCOL: Electronic Correspondence:

5. APPROVAL TIME: Approval time for submittals shall be in accordance with the “Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work” paragraph.

6. SUBMITTAL TABLE: Provide required submittal items in accordance with Western Construction

Standards. In addition to submittals required by the Construction Standards, provide the following submittal items as described on the Drawings to Western for review:

Submittal Item Location in Standards

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Construction Program 1.1.4.1. x

Survey 1.1.5.2.(1) x Breakdown of Contract Prices 1.1.6.1. x

Safety and Health Program 1.4.1.5. x

Protective Ground Lead Test Results & Certification

1.4.14.3. x

Erosion Control Plan x

SPECS DIVISION 1

Building Foundation System On Drawings x

Contractor shall state which foundation sections and details apply based upon type of building construction.

Service building shop drawings, calculations, & proposed anchorage details, including reactions

On Drawings x x x x

STANDARD 2

Oil Spill Containment System Drawings 2007, 2008 x x x x x x x x

Earth Material Testing Laboratory 2.1.1.2.(1) & 2.7.1.2.(1) x x

Earth Material Compaction Test Reports

2.1.1.2.(2)& 2.7.1. x x x

Gravel Surfacing Material Gradation 2.1.1.4 x x x x

Gravel Surfacing Density & Compaction Test Results

2.1.1.4 x x x x

Herbicide Applicator's References 2.1.1.5.(1) & 2.11.3.2. x x

Herbicide Applicator's Certification/License 2.1.1.5.(2) x x

Herbicide Application Plan 2.1.1.5.(3) x x

Herbicide Application Final Report 2.1.1.5.(4) x x

Earth Backfill Material 2.3.1.3. & 2.8.1.2.(1) x x x x

STANDARD 3

Concrete Testing Laboratory 3.1.1.2.(1) & 3.1.1.3. x x

Submittal Item Location in Standards

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Concrete Mix Design 3.1.1.2.(2) & 3.1.1.5. x x x Fly Ash For Concrete 3.1.1.2.(5) & 3.1.1.4. x x x Admixtures and Curing Compound 3.1.1.2.(6) & 3.1.1.4. x x

Batch Certificates 3.1.1.2.(7) x Test Reports 3.1.1.2.(8) x x x x Nonshrink Grout 3.1.1.2.(10) x x x

STANDARD 4

Weld Procedures (if not standard AWS procedure)

4.1.1.5.(1) & 4.1.7.4. x x x

STANDARD 9

Contractor On-site Test Personnel 9.1.2.2.(2) x x

Electrical Test Reports & Documents

9.1.2.2.(3) x x x x

Continuity & Megohmmeter Testing Personnel

9.1.2.2.(7) x x

Infrared Inspection Tape 9.1.2.2.(15) x x x

Insulated Conductor Data Table 9-1 & 9.1.3.7. x x x

Revised Wiring Diagrams Table 9-1 & 9.1.3.9. x x

Contractor's As-Built Equipment Drawings Table 9-1 & 9.1.3.10.(1) x

As-built Western Drawings Table 9-1 & 9.1.3.10.(2) x

Test Reports For Ground Tests 9.2.1.3. x x

SERVICE BUILDING

Concrete Sealer and Hardener Drawing 3002 x x x

Slotted Channel Framing Drawing 3002 x x

Fire-Retardant Treate d Plywood Drawing 3002 x x

FRP Panel Drawing 3002 x x Blanket Insulation Drawing 3002 x x Air Barrier Drawing 3002 Roofing Underlayment Drawing 3002 x x

Asphalt Shingles Drawing 3002 x x x Metal Roof Panels Drawing 3002 x x x x Metal Wall Panels Drawing 3002 x x x

Submittal Item Location in Standards

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Fiber Cement Siding Drawing 3002 x x x Elastomeric Membrane Roofing Drawing 3002 x x x

Firestop Drawing 3002 x x Joint Sealants Drawing 3002 x x Metal Doors & Frames Drawing 3002 x x x x

Door Hardware Drawing 3002 x x x x Gypsum Board Drawing 3002 x x x Resilient Flooring Drawing 3002 x x x x Painting Drawing 3002 x x x Cable Tray, Accessories Drawing 3002 x x

Air Conditioning Units Drawings 3301, 3302 x x x x x x x x x Control Damper w/ Actuator Drawing 3301 x x x x x x x x x

Return and Supply Grilles Drawings 3301, 3302 x x x x x x x

Exhaust Fan Drawing 3302 x x x x x x x x Conductors & Cables x x Entry Alarm Switches Drawing 3405 x x Lighting Control Drawing 3405 x x Panelboard DHA & Circuit Breakers Drawing 3403 x x

Receptacles Drawing 3405 x x Light type A Drawing 3405 x x Light type E3 Drawing 3405 x x Light types S1, S2 Drawing 3405 x x Panelboard BHA & Circuit Breakers Drawing 6010 x x

STANDARD 13

Recycled Materials Quantity Report 13.1.1. & 13.6. x

Spill Prevention Notification & Cleanup Plan

13.1.5. & 13.10.2. x

Asbestos Licenses 13.1.10. & 13.14. x x Asbestos Certificates 13.1.10. & 13.14.3 x x Water Pollution Permits 13.1.12. & 13.16. x x

STANDARD 15

As-Built Drawings 15.2.6. x

DIVISION 2 – SITEWORK

A. DESCRIPTION OF BIDDING SCHEDULE ITEMS:

1. Bidding Schedule item “Demolition” includes the following:

a. Removing existing service building that is not in service. Hazardous materials may be encountered (asbestos tiles and mold); refer to Division 13 for technical requirements.

b. Completely removing concrete foundations designated on Existing Installation Drawings

LU 2005.

c. Removing the chain link fence and gate, including foundations, as shown on Existing Installation Drawing LU 2005. It is a standard 7-foot-high chain link fence with a guard of three strands of barbed wire. The fence posts are set in concrete foundations.

The Contractor shall insure the site is secure at all times and shall submit a security plan showing how the fencing demolition and installation is to be coordinated to meet this requirement.

d. Removing 6-inches of existing surfacing materials as shown on Drawings LU 2005 and

LU 2007. Removal includes areas within existing property line, along south side of property up to existing Town of Lusk brick building, and to the west of existing property into expanded site as shown on Drawing LU 2007.

e. Removing debris along both sides of fencing that is to remain in place along east side of property; along the north side where fence is to be replaced, along south side of property up to existing Town of Lusk brick building, and to the west of existing property into expanded site as shown on Drawing LU 2007.

f. Removing conduit associated with the control and power cables that are listed below in items g and h.

g. Removing control cables listed below. All cables listed below enter the old control building and are disconnected at both ends.

(1) 1CHA1R-154, 12/c-10.

(2) 2CHA1R-154, 12/c-10.

(3) 1CHA1R-KX1A, 12/c-10.

(4) 1KX1A-CHA2, 5/c-10.

(5) 2KX1A-CHA2, 5c/10.

(6) 3KX1A-CHA2, 5/c-10.

(7) 4KX1A-CHA2, 5/c-10.

(8) 5KX1A-CHA2, 5/c-10.

(9) 2KX1A-CHA1, 4PR-FIBER.

(10) 4CHA2-KX1A, 9/c-22 (Serial).

(11) 1CHA2-KX1A, 12/c-10.

(12) 3CHA2-KX1A, 5/c-10.

(13) 1EV3A-CHA2, 5/c-10.

(14) 2EV3A-CHA2, 5/c-10.

(15) 3EV3A-CHA2, 12/c-10.

h. Removing power cables listed below. These power cables are in service. Removal must be coordinated with Western maintenance personnel.

(1) 6DHA1-154, 3/c-8 (Power)

(2) 3DHA1-KX1A, 3-1/c-8 (Power)

i. Removing five (5) luminaires, wiring, and conduits mounted to existing equipment structures as shown below:

2. Bidding Schedule item “Site development” includes the following:

a. Installing 6-inches of new gravel surfacing within existing property line areas, along south side of property up to existing Town of Lusk brick building, and to the west of existing property into expanded site as shown on Drawing LU 2007; area to receive new surfacing excludes oil containment system. New surfacing areas, including grade requirements, are shown on drawings. Providing a soil-applied herbicide where gravel surfacing is placed.

b. Removing an existing fence post along the east side of the property line, and installing a new hot-dipped galvanized steel fence post of square cross section (square dimension to match diameter of existing post material), approximately 10-feet in height, for support of a new light fixture; new post foundation is required. Re-attach all fencing materials to the new post in accordance with Standard Drawing 31 2000. Approximate location for this post is shown on drawing LU 1500.

c. Installing standard chain link fence with gates and guard of three (3) strands of barbed wire as shown on Drawings 31 2000, 31 2001, and 31 2038. Fence shall be erected as shown on Drawing LU 2007. Electrical ground connections shall be included in the work for installing the grounding system for the electrical equipment.

d. Replacing the existing chain link fabric and barbed wire in the fence and gate along north side. The posts are solid and can be reused. Repair and or replacement shall be of quality consistent with Standard Drawings 31 2000, 31 2001, and 31 2038.

3. Bidding Schedule item “Oil containment system” includes providing materials, earthwork, and installation of an oil containment system as shown on Drawings LU 2007 and LU 2008, installed in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. Provide submittal documents showing conformance with drawings and specifications.

a. Provide 12-inch vertical perforated CMP as shown on Drawing LU 2007 and LU 2008.

b. Materials:

(1) Polyvinyl Liner: Provide 40-ounce polyvinyl liner equivalent to CIAgent Solutions, 11760 Commonwealth Dr. Louisville, Kentucky. (866) 242-4368, www.ciagent.com.

(2) Hydrocarbon Filtration Barrier: Equivalent to CIAgent Solutions at the above information. Area of hydrocarbon filtration barrier required shall be per the manufacturer’s recommendations.

(3) Fasteners: Hilti or Ramset expansion anchors with washers.

(4) Gravel and Fill: Pea gravel under the liner and rock fill in the area surrounding the containment system shall be per the manufacturer’s recommendations.

c. Bid item includes earthwork, excavation and compaction required for installation of the oil detention basin.

d. Installation Contractor: The polyvinyl liner installation contractor shall be a manufacturer approved installer. Installation shall be in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

e. Surface Preparation: Prior to installation, surfaces shall be level and free of all projections liable to damage the liner including sticks, roots, and other sharp objects.

f. Repair or Patching of Polyvinyl Liner: Where liner is installed around conduit, foundations, etc., fasten, repair, patch, or seal in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. Fasten liner to concrete foundations as shown on Drawing LU 2008.

g. Oil containment design shall be submitted for approval.

4. Bidding Schedule does not contain separate items for the following. Include these items in applicable Bidding Schedule items.

a. Excavations for foundations, structures, and conduit.

b. Placing and compacting earth material and backfill.

c. Disposing of excavated material. Material from excavations not suitable or required for earthwork shall be removed from the substation. The Contractor shall make arrangements required for disposal of waste material in an approved landfill.

d. Expansion anchors and adhesive anchors.

DIVISION 9 – SUBSTATION

A. GENERAL: Electrical equipment and material shall be as specified in Western’s “WAPA ES” Standard

Equipment Specifications, as shown on project drawings, and in accordance with NEMA, ANSI, IEEE, ICEA, ASTM, NEC, NESC, UL, and Federal specifications and standards as applicable. Applicable requirements shall be met under the following service conditions:

Ambient Temperatures:

Maximum ........................................................................................... +40°C Minimum ............................................................................................. -40°C

Elevation:

Above Mean Sea Level .............................................................. 5,013-Feet

B. DESCRIPTION OF BID ITEMS:

1. The Bidding Schedule item “Grounding system” includes providing equipment, material, and services required to repair and complete the grounding system as shown on the Drawings. All new ground cable risers shall be 7 conductor No. 5 copper-clad steel cable. Splices, crosses, tees, and other fittings used on the grounding system may be compression type (DMC Power swage system or equal). Informational drawings and data are not required for this item.

2. The Bidding Schedule item “Electrical conduit system” includes providing equipment, material, and services required to complete the conduit system as shown on the Drawings. All 90 degree bends shall be rigid metal. A detectable warning tape shall be installed directly above each conduit run and located 12-inches below finished grade. All conduits shall have sealing compound installed at both ends. Informational drawings and data are not required for this item.

3. The Bidding Schedule item “Insulated conductors and cables” includes providing all insulated conductors and cables except 5/c No. 10 AWG and 12/c No.10 AWG control cable, which are covered under separate Bidding Schedule items. Informational drawings and data are not required for this item.

4. The Bidding Schedule items “Furnishing 5/c No. 10 AWG control cable” and “Furnishing

12/c No. 10 AWG control cable” include furnishing 5/c No. 10 and 12/c No. 10 AWG control cable, respectively, according to LU T600.

5. The Bidding Schedule items “Installing 5/c No. 10 AWG control cable” and “Installing 12/c

No. 10 AWG control cable” include installing 5/c No. 10 and 12/c No. 10 AWG control cable, respectively, according to Drawing LU T600. The Contractor shall install cables in the conduits and overhead cable tray between the outdoor equipment and the switchboard CHA1, according to Drawing LU T600. All control cables shall be labeled according to Drawing LU T600. The Contractor shall provide sufficient cable at outdoor equipment to reach the farthest terminal point in control cabinets and terminal boxes. The Contractor shall provide sufficient cable in the service building to reach the farthest terminal point in the switchboard CHA1. Construction Contractor shall terminate control cable in the switchboard CHA1. Western will terminate control cable at the outdoor equipment.

6. The Bidding Schedule item “Vertical switchboard sections (Government-furnished)” includes furnishing material not furnished by Western and installing the Government-furnished vertical switchboard CHA1 in the location shown on Drawing LU 4001.

7. The Bidding Schedule item “DC distribution panelboard” includes providing the DC distribution panelboard system as shown on LU 6010. The DC distribution panelboard is designated BHA. The distribution panelboard shall be in accordance with WAPA ES 2.4 Equipment Standard.

DIVISION 13 – ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY PROTECTION

A. DESCRIPTION OF BID ITEMS:

1. “Environmental Quality Protection” includes providing the following:

a. Required Submittals, Reports, and Plans (See Section 13.1 of Standard).

b. Contractor Furnished Data (See Section 13.2 of Standard).

c. Environmental Requirements (See Section 13.3 of Standard).

d. Landscape preservation (See Section 13.4 of Standard).

e. Noxious Weed Control (See Section 13.6 of Standard).

f. Recycled Material Quantities (See Section 13.7 of Standard).

(1) Proceeds from Recycling: All recycling proceeds from the project shall be paid to the Western Area Power Administration in check form from the recycler prior to final submittal of the final invoice.

g. Use of Products Containing Recovered Materials (See Section 13.8 of Standard).

h. Disposal of Waste Material (See Section 13.9 of Standard).

i. Contractor’s Liability for Regulated Material Incidents (See Section 13.10 of Standard).

j. Pollutant Spill Prevention, Notification, and Cleanup (See Section 13.11 of Standard).

k. Pesticides (See Section 13.12 of Standard).

l. Prevention of Air Pollution (See Section 13.14 of Standard).

m. Handling and Management of Asbestos Containing Material (See Section 13.15 of Standard).

n. Materials with Lead-based Paint (See Section 13.16 of Standard).

o. Prevention of Water Pollution (See Section 13.17 of Standard).

p. Conservation of Natural Resources (See Section 13.20 of Standard).

B. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

The existing damaged control building as shown on Drawing LU 2005 is expected to be contaminated with mold and asbestos containing material. The Contractor shall test the existing damaged control building to be removed for mold and asbestos containing material and mitigate in accordance with local, stated, and federal regulations as required. Include all costs associated with testing and mitigation with the lump sum bid schedule item “Environmental Quality Protection”. Any possible contaminated waste material, as identified in the Phase I and II ESAs, discovered during excavation the Contractor should coordinate with Western’s on site personnel and segregate the material for proper characterization prior to disposal. The Contractor will be responsible for the characterization and disposal of contaminated soil and waste material.

Message from the Administrator

At Western, we show our commitment to safety every day through the actions we take, the training we offer and the work conditions we provide. We expect the same commitment to safety from each of our contractors who provide products or services to Western. In performing work for Western, all contractors must make the right decisions to ensure that the work environment is as safe as possible.

Our safety program is based on four points:

Safety procedures or common sense must be applied by each

Federal and contract employee. Safety should not be set aside to meet a project schedule or for personal convenience.

Employees and contractors must believe that they have the right and the responsibility to identify and take action to reduce, if not eliminate, hazardous work environments and hazardous work practices.

Managers and supervisors must lead by example and execute their responsibility to ensure each job is accomplished in a safe and healthy way.

Safety is a personal responsibility. Each individual makes the decision on what action to take to accomplish a task.

By integrating these principles into every task we take, together we can ensure Western is a safe place to work.

Mark A. Gabriel Administrator

B. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: