ESBD_413258_1745422680253_Attachment A - Project Construction Documents - Project Manual.pdf

Project Manual for

ELECTRICAL FEEDER 01W

TO

SOUTH CENTRAL PLANT

LAMAR PROJECT NO. 1660-21

DIVISION 26

Owner: Lamar University

MEP Engineer: Dabhi Engineering Assoc. Inc.

19310 KESSINGTON LN

HOUSTON, TX 77094

281-492-6885

DATE: FEBRUARY 21, 2025

02/21/2025

ELECTRICAL FEEDER 01W TO SOUTH CENTRAL PLANT February 21, 2025

Lamar University, Beaumont, TX 77705

Construction Documents issued for Construction

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SPECIFICATIONS

DIVISION 26

SECTION NO. TITLE NO. OF PAGES

26 05 00 General Conditions for Electrical Systems

26 05 19 Insulated conductors

26 05 29 Metal framing

26 05 33.13 Electrical Raceways

26 05 33.16 Outlet, Junction, and Pull boxes

26 27 16 Control Cabinet & Gutter

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SECTION 26 05 00 - GENERAL CONDITIONS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 GENERAL

A. General conditions, special conditions, supplements or addenda thereto, information to bidders, and other pertinent documents issued by Engineer and

Lamar University (owner) are a part of these specifications and accompanying

Electrical and Structural drawings. The above is included herewith, and shall be examined by all bidders. Failure to comply shall NOT relieve Contractor of responsibility or be used as basis for additional compensation due to omission of requirements of bid documents.

1.2 SCOPE

A. Scope of work under the Electrical and Structural sections of specifications shall include complete systems as shown in drawings and as specified herein.

Contractors shall provide supervision, labor, materials, equipment, machinery, installation equipment, safety equipment, and other items necessary to complete

Electrical and Structural systems. Items of equipment may be specified in singular; however, contractors shall provide number of items of equipment as indicated on drawings, and as required for complete systems. Work shall include all attendant accessories, etc. necessary to deliver complete and satisfactory operating electrical systems acceptable to the Engineer and LU.

B. These specifications define the scope of work of the Electrical systems for the guidance to the Prime Contractor. It shall be prime contractor’s responsibility to provide all equipment and services of Electrical systems when specified in bid documents at no additional cost. If the scope of work for subcontractors is not clearly defined, it is prime contractor’s responsibility to obtain clarifications during the bidding phase of the project. The prime contractor shall coordinate and be responsible for the work of all subcontractors on the project, to furnish the

Owner a complete project.

C. If additional details or special conditions are required, it is the responsibility of

Contractor to furnish the same, as well as provide material and equipment usually furnished with such systems or required to complete installation, whether or not specified in bid documents.

D. Indication on the drawings or mention in the Construction bid documents of articles, materials, tests, operations or methods require that the Contractor or his/her Subcontractors shall provide each item indicated or mentioned of the

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quality or subject to the qualifications noted; perform according to conditions stated for each operation, and provide, therefore, all necessary labor, equipment, services and designate the quality and type of materials or equipment to be furnished.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. "As Directed": Wherever phrase "as directed" is used, it means "as directed by

Engineer or his authorized representative.

B. "Bidder": The bidder shall mean the same as "Contractor" for these specification.

C. "G.C.": Wherever word "General Contractor" or "G.C." is used, it means the prime contractor for the project. Any special feature or knowledge should be co-ordinated with him/her.

D. "Contractor": Wherever word "Contractor" is used, it means respective

Mechanical and electrical system contractor.

E. "Not in Contract": Items indicated on Drawings as "NIC" or noted "Not in

Contract", are shown for convenience only and are not a part of the contractor's work unless specifically indicated.

F. "Owner": The term "Owner" herein refers to the individual or organization entering into a written contract for construction of the project and execution of the work defined by the plans and specifications.

G. "Provide": Wherever the word "provide" is used, it means "furnish, install, test, calibrate, complete and place in normal working conditions.

H. "Subcontractor": See "Contractor".

I. “Prime Contractor”: See “General Contractor”

J. “LU”: Lamar University.

1.4 CONTRACTORS QUALIFICATIONS

A. The Contractor and his/her Subcontractors shall be experienced and qualified

Contractors, in the field of mechanical and electrical systems.

B. The owner specifically reserves the right to reject any Contractor who has previously failed to perform properly, or complete in a reasonable time, a contract of similar nature, or who has not paid his/her bills, or otherwise disregarded

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his/her obligations to other subcontractors, materials supplier, and/or employees.

C. The Contractors shall have had for a minimum of 5 consecutive years just prior to bid date, the following:

1. A minimum of 5 years of experience in their fields and shall present a list of minimum 5 similar projects completed by their company.

2. A permanent place of business.

3. Adequate personnel and equipment to do the work properly and expeditiously.

4. A suitable financial status to meet the obligations incident to the work.

5. Competent technical experience in mechanical and electrical systems installations and service.

6. The owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to accept any bid considered advantageous. The owner also reserves the right to waive any or all bid formalities.

D. Master Electrician: The contractor shall have on his/her staff a “Master

Electrician” licensed by the City in which the work is to be performed. For unincorporated areas or cities without licensing requirements the “Master

Electrician” license must be from a city within Jefferson County. The contractor must be able to furnish acceptable evidence of having contracted for and installed not less than five (5) electrical systems of comparable size and type to this one, that have served their owners satisfactorily for not less than three (3) years. The foreman for this work shall have had experience in installing not less than three

(3) such systems and shall be approved by Lamar University (LU) before work is begun. The “Master Electrician” shall be responsible for the methods, quality, and safety of the work. A Journeyman or Master Electrician, licensed as described above shall be present at all times when work of this bid document is being performed.

1.5 SITE VISIT AND FAMILIARIZATION

A. The contractor shall be familiar with the plans and specifications and shall have examined the premises/site, existing buildings, existing utility lines in the South

Central plant and in the existing underground utility tunnels. He/she shall also visit the existing medium voltage (MV) Cardinal sub-station and associated MV switchgear. He/she shall also understands the conditions under which he/she is obligated to work and complete this project in given time period.

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B. He/she shall also understand and obtain required information on the existing site plan, landscaped and sidewalk areas, etc. as required for saw cutting, excavating, repairs, etc. of the existing concrete tunnel roof as required for installation of new access manhole.

1.6 GUARANTEE / WARRANTY

A. Guarantee: The Contractor shall guarantee work as installed by him/her for a period of one (1) year after substantial completion date unless specified otherwise.

Said guarantee to require the Contractor to furnish all necessary materials and labor to replace any defective materials or workmanship without cost to the owner. The date of substantial completion shall be made a matter of written record by the Architect. When the manufacturer offers an extended warranty for an item and/or system, this warranty shall be transferred to or written in the name of the owner.

1.7 WORKMANSHIP

A. All work shall be executed by none but skilled mechanics, and be first class and complete in both effectiveness and appearance whether finally concealed or exposed.

B. Work shall conform to all requirements, rules, regulations and ordinances of State of Texas, County, and other authorities having jurisdiction, and with the latest standards promulgated pursuant to the Federal Occupational, Safety and Health

Act of 1970 or the latest, whether shown on drawings or not and shall be completed to the entire satisfaction of the Engineer and LU. In cases where alterations to and/or deviations from specifications and accompanying drawings are required by said authority, the Contractor shall report the same to the

Engineer, and secure approval in writing before work is started. In cases where requirements of specifications and accompanying drawings are in excess of Code and other similar requirements, the specifications and drawings shall govern.

C. The work shall comply with the latest adopted standards of the authority having jurisdictions, the National Board of Fire Underwriters, the latest edition of;

National Electrical Code, ANSI, National Fire Protection Association, standards.

1.8 DISCREPANCIES

A. Clarification shall be obtained from the Engineer before submitting a proposal for the work under Electrical Divisions as to discrepancies or omissions from the

Contract documents, or questions as to the intent thereof.

B. Consideration will not be granted for misunderstanding of the amount of work to be performed. Tender of a proposal conveys full agreement of the items and

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conditions specified, shown, scheduled or required by the nature of the project.

C. In case of a conflict or conflicts among bid documents the clarifications shall be obtained from the engineer during the bidding phase of the project. If the clarifications can not be obtained in time, the better quality, larger in size, and/or greater quantity of the items or equipment, which cost more, shall be included in the bid. Figures given on Drawings govern scale measurements, and large scale details govern small scale drawings.

1.9 DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS

A. The drawings are schematic in nature and indicate approximate locations of existing and new electrical feeders, pull boxes, tap boxes, switchgears, etc. except where specific locations are noted and dimensioned on the documents. These items are shown approximately to scale and attempt to show how new items should be installed on the site, in tunnels, and in the applicable buildings. Locate all items by on-the-job measurements in conformance with Contract Documents.

B. Should drawings disagree in themselves or with specifications, better quality or greater quantity of work or materials shall be estimated upon, unless otherwise ordered by Engineer in writing. Figures given on drawings govern small scale drawings.

C. Titles to Divisions, Sections and Sub-Sections in these specification are introduced merely for convenience and shall not be taken as a correct, complete segregation of the several units of materials and labor. No responsibility, either direct or implied, is assumed by the Engineer for omissions or duplications by the

Contractor or his/her sub-contractor due to real alleged error in arrangement of matters in the specifications and or in bid drawings.

1.10 PREFERENCE IN AUTHORITY OF DOCUMENTS

A. In case the Specifications should not fully agree with drawings the clarifications shall be obtain from the Engineer. The clarifications shall be obtained during the bidding phase of the project. If the clarifications can not be obtained in time

(from Engineer and or LU), the better quality and or greater quantity of the items or equipment, which cost more, shall be included in the bid. Figures given on

Drawings govern scale measurements, and large scale details govern small scale drawings.

B. Where figures are lacking, scale measurements may be followed, but in all cases, the measurements are to be checked from the work in place. Should any variations be found, such must be referred to the Engineer for instructions.

Details or notes shown on the Drawings are typical for all similar conditions throughout the project.

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1.11 LAYING OUT WORK, MEASUREMENTS, LEVELS AND SURVEYS

A. The General Contractor shall establish and maintain all lines and levels and shall be responsible for the accuracy thereof.

B Contractor shall base measurements, both horizontal and vertical, from established bench marks. Work shall agree with these established lines and levels. Verify measurements at site and check corrections of the same as related to work, prior to fabrication of shop made items or ordering of factory-made items.

C. Before ordering any materials, or doing any work contractor shall verify all measurements on the site, inside underground tunnel and at the building and shall be responsible for the correctness of the same. No extra charge or compensation will be allowed on account of differences between actual dimensions and the measurements indicated on the Drawings. Any difference that may be found shall be submitted to the Engineer for consideration before proceeding with the work.

D. Should Contractor discover a discrepancy between actual measurements and those indicated, which prevents following good practice or intent of drawings and specifications, he/she shall notify Engineer and shall not proceed with work until he/she has received instructions from the Engineer.

1.12 PERMITS, LICENSES, FEES, CODES & REFERENCES

A. Permits & Fees: Contractor shall give notices, obtain permits, licenses and pay fees, government sales taxes, and other costs. He/she shall file necessary plans, prepare documents and obtain necessary approvals of governmental departments having jurisdiction; obtain required certificates of inspection for his/her work, and deliver the same to Engineer before request for acceptance and final payment.

B. Codes: All work shall be executed in accordance with the local, national and state codes, ordinances and regulations governing the particular class of work involved.

Should these specifications and the accompanying drawings conflict with code or ordinance requirements, the contractor shall follow code or ordinance requirements only if such codes require a higher class of work than is outlined herein. On completion of the new electrical feeders, all feeders shall be tested as per requirements of bid documents and testing shall be witnessed by LU’s project inspector.

C. Contractor shall include, without extra cost, any labor, materials, services, apparatus, or drawings, in order to comply with all applicable codes, laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations for fabrication and installation of specified electrical feeders, pull boxes, man holes, etc as specified.

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D. Materials furnished and work installed shall comply with National Fire Code of the NFPA and with requirements of governmental departments having jurisdiction.

E. Materials and equipment for electrical work shall bear approval label, and shall be listed by Underwriter's Laboratories.

F. References: In addition to state and local ordinances, following industry standards apply, where applicable, except where requirements of specification are more stringent, than following standards:

AIEE- American Institute of Electrical Engineers

ASA- American Standard Association

ASTM-American Society of Testing Materials

Applicable standards of ANSI

NEC-National Electrical Code

NEMA -National Electrical Manufacturer's # Association

NFPA-National Fire Protection Association

UL-Underwriter's Laboratories

Where these standards have conflicting requirements, the more stringent requirement shall apply.

1.13 SUBSTITUTIONS OF ALTERNATE MANUFACTURERS’ PRODUCTS

A. Intent of these specifications is to establish quality standards of material and equipment installed.

B. Substitutions: All materials, conduits, conductors, pull boxes, man holes, etc shall be new, unless specified otherwise, and of the quality indicated in the bid documents. Where manufacturer's names are mentioned in the body of the specifications, the products so mentioned have proved to be satisfactory under similar conditions of service and are acceptable provided they fully comply with all requirements of bid documents.

C It is not the Engineer's intention to discriminate against any manufacturer or product, and any manufacturer desiring to submit his/her product for approval as an equal to that specified may do so by delivering a sample, or in the case of large equipment, a sample specification to the Engineer's office at least fifteen (15) days prior to the bid opening, preferably sooner.

D. Naming of a manufacturer, brand or model number as a part of all of the description of manufactured items shall be deemed to include any description or specifications of such item in that manufacturer's catalogs, advertisements or

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other representations. Should there be contradictions or variations in the manufacturer's literature currently available, the better quality or greater quantity of material or workmanship described shall be furnished under this contract.

E. Where two or more units of same type or class or equipment are required, provide units of a single manufacturer. Manufacturers' names and or materials specified under electrical Divisions are used to establish the minimum standard of design, performance, quality and serviceability.

F. The Engineer will examine the data and samples so submitted and a written response will be issued. Only those products mentioned by name may be furnished in this project.

G. An acceptance or rejection of a proposed substitution is subject to Engineer’s approval. If Engineer so requests, contractor shall submit samples of specified and substitute items for evaluation at no extra cost. After evaluation of the samples contractors shall pick them up from engineer’s office at no cost.

H. Where deviations require a different quantity and arrangement of conduit and wiring from that specified or indicated on drawings, contractor shall provide such electrical conduits and wiring at no additional cost.

1.14 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

A. All materials and equipment shall be new, of first class quality, and shall be furnished, delivered, erected, connected, and finished in every detail, and shall be selected and arranged to fit properly into spaces assigned.

B. Materials: Building materials, contractor's equipment, etc., may be stored on the premises but the placing of the same shall be within the construction fence. When any room in the building is used as a shop, store room, etc., the one making use of such room will be held responsible for any repairs, patching, or cleaning arising from such use. Each subcontractor shall protect and be responsible for any damage to his/her work or material from the date of the agreement until the final payment is made, and will make good without cost to the Owner, any damage or loss that may occur during this period. The Contractor will handle all materials as directed so that it may be inspected by the Engineer's and or Owner’s representative. All materials affected by the weather shall be covered and protected to keep them free from damage while they are being transported to the site as well as when they are stored on the site.

C. During the execution of the work, open ends of all conduits and all openings in pull boxes shall be temporarily closed before leaving the work at anytime as to prevent the entrance of all foreign matter.

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D. All conduits, pull boxes, conductors, conductor termination equipment, etc. shall be protected.

E. Each Contractor in performing his or her work shall take particular care not to damage the existing building, sidewalks, and tunnel walls, floors, and roofs. In addition, each Contractor shall protect any materials on the job site, whether a part of his/her contract or the property of another Contractor or the Owner.

F. Each Contractor shall be responsible for any damage done to the Owner's property or any adjacent property caused by activity in connection with his/her portion of the work and shall repair or replace to owner’s satisfaction at no cost.

G. All electrical conduits, conductors, pull boxes, existing tap boxes, switchgears, etc. shall be protected during the execution of the work.

H. Contractor shall not deliver, or receive, materials at the job-site until ready for installation, or unless suitable protected space shall have been provided to prevent weather, or other damage.

1.15 GENERAL AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS

A. The electrical and any combination of other required contractors assume responsibility by submitting a bid after having carefully examined the plans and specifications relating to the work of the other Contractors. These plans shall be examined to the extent that each Contractor under his/her isolated section of the work shall be familiar in detail with the exact scope of the work of the other

Contractors. Each contractor's bid shall be all inclusive and shall encompass the necessary details and interconnection work to carefully coordinate the work of the particular Contractor involved with the work of each other Contractor.

B. Each Contractor shall keep a competent superintendent or a foreman on the job at all times, and shall be fully responsible for the conduct and supervision of all work performed under his/her contract.

C. A periodic observation of the work by the Engineer, commonly referred to as supervision, is only for the express purpose of verifying compliance with the contract documents. Such site visits by the Engineer shall not be construed as construction supervision and does not allow contractor to deviate from requirements of bid documents.

D. Each Contractor shall be solely responsible for providing a safe place for the performance of the work by his/her personnel and for taking safety precautions and/or providing safety appliances for his/her employees and for his/her

Subcontractors.

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E. Read and comply with all General and Special conditions of these specifications, information to Bidders, Proposal Forms, addendums, and all other pertinent documents issued by the Engineer and owner.

F. Provide minor details necessary for proper installations of new feeders, pull boxes, and man holes as if herein specified or shown.

G. The completion of this project and the acceptance by the Owner within the time limits stipulated is an absolute necessity. Therefore, the Contractor shall carefully determine that all work, including delivery of materials and equipment to the job site, will permit compliance with the contractual deadline of completion.

1.16 SHOP DRAWINGS AND PRODUCT DATA

A. Prior to purchase of pull boxes, manhole, conduits, conductors, etc. or commencement of installation of any conduit, pull box, etc. the contractor shall submit shop drawings and obtained accepted copies of the submittals.

B. The Contractor shall be responsible for and bear any expense of alterations at the site resulting from the substitution of equipment to that specified in the Contract

Documents.

C. Within a number of working days allowed in the General Conditions of the contract, Contractor shall submit copies of shop drawings and published engineering data. The copies shall be assembled in individual sets with the item being submitted indicated by the item number shown on drawings and/or specifications. Included shall be drawings and descriptive literature providing required dimensional, ratings and operational data on items tabulated below and all corrections in submission and resubmit if requested.

D. Obtain, check certify and submit complete shop drawings and brochures from

Contractors, Manufacturers, Suppliers, Vendors, etc., for all materials and equipment specified herein.

E. Prior to submitting to the Engineer, all shop drawings shall be checked by contractors for full compliance of bid documents. They shall be properly sealed, signed, and dated by contractors before submitted to Engineer.

F. If samples of materials are requested by Engineer, prior to checking of the submittal, contractor shall provide them to Engineer for his/her review. After the review the sample of materials shall be picked up by the contractor.

G. Shop drawings shall be submitted for the following items:

Conduits/Raceways

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Junction boxes

Pull boxes

Man Hole

Medium Voltage (MV) conductors with splicing devices and/or Stress cones/termination kits

Unistrut racks

H. Any one group of similar equipment as described in the listings above shall be the product of one manufacturer.

J. Accepting of the shop drawings (submittals) does not release the Contractor from fully complying with the requirements of bid documents and providing complete, satisfactorily operating new electrical feeders. Materials and equipment shall be approved for final acceptance when construction is completed and all new feeders should have been tested and placed in normal working conditions.

1.17 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

A. The Contractor shall maintain a record set of as-built prints at the project site which is dedicated to marking in "red" any variation in the work as compared to the general design drawings. This record set is to be carefully maintained and kept neat and clean and used for no other purpose.

B. At the end of construction phase, each contractor shall present to the Owner a clean set of red-marked as-built drawings reflecting any/all changes made in course of construction. In addition, the contractor shall also have these red-marked as-built drawings scanned into .pdf files and shall provide Owner with electronic copies (on CD or flash drive) of .pdf files of as-built red marked drawings. All costs associated to produce electronic .pdf files shall be borne by the contractor. These as-built will be a part of Owner required close-out documents.

1.18 EXCAVATION AND BACK FILLING

A. Cut/excavate hole/trench required for the installation of in-ground manhole as specified on structural drawings.

B. Excavate hole true to line and grade and to proper depth. Exercise care not to excavate below required depth and damage tunnel top/roof. Provide all shoring and bracing necessary to retain hole walls and protect workmen from any injury at no extra cost. Should soft or filled areas be encountered, install creosoted or penta-treated 2" x 4" stakes, driven to sufficient depth to provide firm support, and lay 2" x 6" treated wood sleepers.

C. After satisfactory completion of manhole (as per structural drawings) and

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inspection by Engineer and Owner, backfill with clean native soil using mechanical electric plate compactor. Back fill in 6" layers, moistening and thoroughly compacting each layer up to the grade level.

D. Make full and complete repair of all walks, side walks, etc., which have been cut or damaged with materials of like nature.

E. Assume full responsibility for safety of employees, materials, and equipment in or near trenches or other excavations.

1.19 IDENTIFICATION OF EQUIPMENT & FEEDERS

A. Provide equipment nameplates on all electrical items including pull boxes and feeder conduits. Nameplates shall include:

1. For pullboxes/splice boxes: ID number of feeders passing through; Also label as either “pullbox” or “splice box” depending on whether it is being used as a pullbox or splice box.

2. Feeder identification number (i.e. “4160V - 01W”) for each feeder conduit. Install at:

-Entry/exit at each piece of electrical equipment/switchgear/panelboard

-Entry/exit to each pullbox/splice box

-Entry/exit to tunnel into central plant

-Every 100’ and/or at conspicuous locations

B. For pullboxes: the nameplates shall be attached to each pull box and shall be installed in conspicuous places with self-tapping stainless steel screws or contact adhesive where screws cannot be used.

C. For feeder conduits: the labels shall be attached to each conduit using water resistant labels specifically made for attachment to conduits. Properly prepare/clean conduit before attaching label. Labels shall be yellow background with black lettering. 3” letter height.

1.20 OWNER'S MANUAL, SERVICE TOOLS

A. Prepare, in bound form and identified with lettering imprinted on the face of binder, Owner's Manual which shall consist of the following:

1. Complete description of each item of equipment and apparatus furnished and installed under electrical division

2. Fully detailed, applicable parts lists, including all numbered parts, of each item of equipment and apparatus furnished and installed under electrical

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division.

3. Typewritten record of all tests made of materials and equipment under electrical division. Such records shall state the dates the tests were conducted, names of person(s) making and witnessing the tests, and citing an unusual condition relevant to the tests.

B. Owner's Manual shall be approved for content and format prior to final preparation. Submit (3) copies of Owner's Manual.

C. All tests shall have been made and approved and Owner's Manuals shall be complete, approved, and delivered to the Owner's authorized representative prior to requesting acceptance of the installation.

D. Provide and deliver to the owner any special tools required for maintenance of equipment and apparatus installed under electrical Division.

1.21 FINAL REVIEW

A. Upon completion of the work, there shall be a final review of the entire installation.

B. The existing MV switchgears, in North Central Plant, with new MV feeders shall be operating properly.

C. Certificates and Documents required herein shall be in order and presented at least two weeks prior to the review.

D. After the review, any changes or corrections noted as necessary for the work to comply with these specifications and the drawings shall be accomplished without delay in order to secure final acceptance of the work.

E. The date for the final review shall be sufficiently in advance of the Contract completion date to permit the execution, before the expiration of the contract, of any adjustments and/or alterations which the final acceptance tests indicate as necessary for the proper functioning of the existing switchgears with new feeders.

Any such modification shall be completed within the number of days allotted for completion of the contract. Retests shall be conducted as directed and shall be of such time duration as necessary to assure proper functioning of adjusted and altered items. Retests shall not relieve the Contractor of completion date responsibility.

F. A qualified person must be present at this final inspection when new feeders are placed in service.

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G. Upon completion of work, and at time designated by the Engineer provide services of competent representative of the electrical contractor for a period of at least 4 hours to instruct owner's representative about installation of new feeders and termination of feeders at exiting MV switchgears.

END OF SECTION

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SECTION 26 05 19 - INSULATED CONDUCTORS

A. Scope: This section specifies the furnishing and installation of insulated conductors.

1.2 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. AEIC No. 6 - Specifications for Ethylene-Propylene-Rubber- Insulated Power

Cables 5,000 to 35,000 Volts.

B. ANSI/IEEE 386 - Separable Insulated Connectors for Power Distribution Systems above 600 Volts.

C. ANSI/UL 83 - Thermoplastic-Insulated Wires and Cables for THHN-THWN.

D. UL-1063, and UL-758 – Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), heat and moisture resistant, flame retardant compound.

D. ANSI/UL 1072 - Medium-Voltage Power Cables.

E. IEEE No. 48 - Standard Test Procedures and Requirements for High-Voltage

Alternating-Current Cable Terminations.

F. ICEA S-61-402 (NEMA WC 5) - Thermoplastic-Insulated Wire and Cable for the

Transmission and Distribution of Electrical Energy.

G. ICEA S-68-516 (NEMA WC 8) - Ethylene-Propylene-Rubber- Insulated Wire and Cable for the Transmission and Distribution of Electrical Energy.

H. UL -1063 for Stranded conductors.

I. ASTM – B3, B8, and B787 (for solid and stranded copper conductors)

J. FEDERAL SPECIFICATION-J-C-30B and A-A-5954A.

K. NEMA WC70/ICEA, S-95-658.

1.3 APPLICABLE PROVISIONS

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A. Refer to Section 2300 00-26 05 00 - General Conditions for Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing systems.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Provide product data on the following:

1. 600 Volt conductor, splicing, and terminating materials.

2. 15 kV conductors, separable connectors, and termination materials.

1.5 ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS

A. The following wire or cable manufacturers are acceptable as long as all requirements of the specifications are met.

1. Okonite Company

2. Southwire

3. Encore Wire Corporation

4. General Cable Company

1.6 QUALIFICATIONS

A. Manufacturers: Company specializing in manufacturing products specified in this section with minimum three years documented experience.

1.7 FIELD SAMPLES

A. Submit one 18 inch length of each wire and cable assembly used

B. Select each length to include complete set of manufacturer markings.

C. Attach tag indicating cable size and application information

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 WIRE MARKING

A. Wire marking shall be in accordance with NEC Article 310-120 and shall be printed on the wire insulation at 2-foot intervals.

B. The printing method used shall be permanent and the color shall sharply contrast with the jacket color.

2.2 15000 VOLT INSULATED CONDUCTORS

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A. Size as shown

B. Single Conductor Construction.

1. Single uncoated annealed copper conductor with Class B stranding.

2. Extruded semi-conducting thermosetting conductor screen firmly bonded to the overlaying insulation.

3. Ethylene-Propylene-Rubber (EPR) insulation 215 mils thick.

4. Extruded semi-conducting thermosetting insulation screen.

5. Copper shielding tape 5 mils thick, helically applied with a minimum 25 percent overlap.

6. Polyvinyl chloride jacket 80 mils thick.

7. The conductor screen, insulation and insulation screen shall be applied in triple tandem extrusion and simultaneously vulcanized.

8. The conductor shall have 133 percent insulation level. The conductor shall be suitable for use at conductor temperature not exceeding 105 degree C in wet and dry locations, when installed in accordance with the latest requirements of NEC. The conductor shall be suitable for installations in electrical circuits not exceeding 15,000 volts phase-phase, at conductor temperatures not exceeding 105 degree C for normal, 130 degree C for emergency overload, and 250 degree C for short circuit conditions. The conductor shall be suitable for installations in conduits, cable trays, ducts, aerial and direct burial applications.

9. Ampacity: The ampacity rating for cables shall be as per requirements of the latest NEC.

C. High Voltage Factory Test

1. Corona level test with a maximum partial discharge of 5 picocoulombs.

2. AC test: 33 kv for 5 minutes.

3. DC test: 80 kv for 15 minutes.

4. Insulation resistance test: IR constant to be 50,000 mega-ohms per 1000 feet minimum.

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5. Use test procedures given in ICEA S-68-516 and AEIC No. 6.

6. Certified test reports with test data and corona level plots are to be submitted for review prior to shipment.

D. Type: Single conductor MV-105.

E. Listing: UL 1072.

F. Acceptable Manufacturers. Southwire, Okonite, Encore.

2.3 MEDIUM VOLTAGE SPLICES AND TERMINATIONS

A. Medium Voltage Splices:

Use Elastimold deadbreak elbows as specified below for 15 kV, modular splicing system suitable for use on 15 kV cables with 133 percent insulation level. Utilize in pullboxes/splice boxes to connect new conductors to existing feeder wires and also to connect/splice 2 sections of new conductors to each other in spliceboxes as specified:

1. (N) deadbreak elbow connectors shall be 15 kV, 600 A with required elbow and/or L-kits (including stress relievers and/or cable adapters) to connect (N) 15 kV specified conductors to other elbow connectors as specified. Each (N) plug-in elbow shall be Elastimold model-K656LR -

SG3 series with cable adaptor and a shield adaptor. Furnish and install required quantity of connector plugs and required hardware between deadbreak elbows. Where required or specified, provide insulating plugs model: K650BIP. Verify exact models # & check compatibility before ordering.

B. Medium Voltage Terminations:

1. In live front switch gear (i.e. SWG-1) and/or as specified in other locations on drawings, use 3M QT-III 7600 series skirted outdoor rated, Class 1, 15 kV, cold-shrink rubber termination kits compatible with specified tape shielded 15kV conductors. Use of 7600 series indoor (non-skirted tubular)/weather protected termination kit shall be allowed only for terminations inside conditioned spaces. Refer drawings.

C. Compatibility: Splicing and terminating materials shall be compatible with the cable supplied. Submit proof of the acceptability by the cable manufacturer of any splicing or terminating materials.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Verify that conditions are correct for wire and cable installation.

B. Mechanical work which would likely damage wire and cable should be completed prior to installation of wire and cable.

3.2 PREPARATION

A. Complete the cable raceway systems and underground duct banks before installing cables.

B. Verify sizing of raceways and pull boxes to ensure proper accommodation for the cables.

C. Check the length of the cable raceway system against the length of cable on the selected reel.

D. Clean conduits of foreign matter before cables are pulled.

3.3 INSTALLATION

A. Installation:

1. Protection: Unless otherwise indicated, mechanically protect conductors for systems by installing in raceways. Do not install the conductors until raceway system is complete and properly cleaned. Pull cables into conduits using adequate lubrication to reduce friction. Lubricants must not be harmful to the conductor insulation. Do not bend any conductor either permanently or temporarily during installation to radii less than four times the outer diameter of 600 volt insulated conductors, nor less than twelve times the outer diameter of the completed 5 kv or 15 kv cable. Do not exceed manufacturer's recommended values for maximum pulling tension. When requested by Engineer, provide suitable method of measuring pulling tension during installation. Install type AC cable as per requirements of latest NEC Article 320.

2. Install conductors in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and

NEC Chapter 3 - Wiring Methods and Materials. Do not exceed maximum wire tension, maximum insulation pressure and minimum bending radius.

3. Splices and terminations of branch circuit wiring: Use solder less

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connector for NO.8 wire and smaller, such as Buchanan B caps (wire nuts). Splice larger wires with compression sleeves or bronze split-bolt connectors. Tape shall be vinyl plastic, equal to Scotch #33. Use ring-tongue type terminations on all control wiring. Make splices in accessible junction boxes. Use wire nuts with insulated caps for lighting wiring splices. Splice control circuit with insulated crimp connectors.

4. Appearance: Neatly and securely bundle all conductors in an enclosure using nylon straps with a locking hub or head on one end and a taper on the other. All circuits shall be identified by wire markers in all electrical equipment such as panel board gutters, pull boxes, control panels, switchboards, switchgears, safety switches, motor control centers, etc;

markers shall be pre-marked, self- adhesive wrap around cloth type similar to E-2 Code, Brady "Perma" Code or approved equal.

5. All new feeder conductors shall be run their entire length in a continuous fashion without joints or splices unless specified otherwise. Medium voltage (MV) feeder wires shall be connected in pull boxes at locations specified using the specified separable connectors. Splice low voltage feeder wires, where specified, in splice boxes using copper compression sleeve connectors and 3M fire retardant and electric proofing tape model-

77. Also install 3M cold shrink termination kit over each compression connector. Entire splicing installation shall be as per manufacturer’s instructions. Splicing using mechanical lugs and or split-bolt connectors are not allowed.

3.4 INSULATED CONDUCTORS

A. No wiring shall be electrically loaded beyond the permitted ampacity allowed by the latest edition of NEC. A maximum voltage drop to the farthest point on the circuit shall not exceed 3 % after applying appropriate de-rating factor.

B. Color Code: Use factory-colored insulated conductors for No. 10 and smaller conductors and color code larger insulated conductors with an approved field-applied tape. Use different colors for control wiring. Follow the color scheme below or as required by local Codes.

Line 120/240 277/480 120/208

A or L1 Black Brown Black

B or L2 Red Orange Red

C or L3 Orange Yellow Blue

Neutral White Gray White

Ground Green Green Green

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C. Color coding of the medium voltage (5000-15000 volt) conductors shall be as per requirements of NEC and other applicable codes.

3.5 INSTALLATIONS OF SPECIFIED 15 KV CONDUCTORS

A. All conductors to be installed in conduits, pull boxes, electrical equipment enclosures, etc and assigned to serve 4160 volt (5 kv) electrical equipment shall be 15 KV conductors as specified herein above.

3.6 15 KV INSULATED CONDUCTORS

A. Bonding: At each splice and termination, bond tape shield to grounding conductor.

B. Cable Splice: Provide cable splicing system as specifically indicated. Have splices installed by an experienced cable splicer in strict accordance with the splicing system manufacturer's instructions and cable manufacturer's recommendations. Submit cable splicer's qualifications for Owner's approval.

C. Terminations: Provide terminations as specifically indicated. Have terminations installed by an experienced cable terminator in strict accordance with the termination manufacturer's instructions and the cable manufacturer's approval.

D. Fireproofing: Fire proof each individual high voltage insulated conductor for entire length exposed in each manhole or pull box. Use Scotch 77 tape with

Scotch 69 glass cloth overlay wrapped in the opposite direction. Provide a minimum 25 percent overlap of each tape layer.

E. Installation: Wrap cables horizontally around pull boxes (in manholes where applicable) full parameter a minimum of one time before existing. Provide hot dipped galvanized steel cable racks with fiberglass saddles for cable support in manholes. All cables (conductors) shall be properly supported on the racks using plastic cable ties to secure cables and splices to racks.

F. Identification: Identify each circuit in manholes and pull boxes with a laminated plastic tag securely fastened to the conductors with stainless steel wire.

3.7 FIELD TESTING OF CONDUCTORS

A. In general, test all feeder and branch circuit wiring (cables) system to test insulation integrity of the wiring system before terminating. Testing shall be as per UL Standard 1072 and NEMA WC8-1976. Make sure to disconnect sensitive electronic equipment before testing insulation. Insulation resistance of all conductors shall be tested. Each conductor shall have its insulation resistance tested after the installation is completed and all splices, taps and connections are

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made except connection to or into its source and point (or points) or termination.

B. The contractor shall furnish all recently calibrated Biddle Megger testing instruments. The testing instruments shall carry a calibration label indicating that it has been properly calibrated within the last (12) twelve months of the actual testing of the cables for this project. All alternating current (AC), D.C power, associated wiring, cables, and devices required for the testing shall be provided by the contractor. The contractor shall also provide all qualified technician and personnel to perform testing. Technicians performing such tests must have experience in performing similar test on a minimum of 5 similar projects in last

(5) five years.

C. Testing of all cables shall be field coordinated with general contractor a minimum of one week in advance. The general contractor and owner’s representative shall be informed one week in advance to witness the testing. Any cable tested without approval of the owner’s representative shall be considered as a non-tested cable(s).

D. Test results (readings) for each cable shall be recorded in legible tabulated format and copies shall be forwarded to the owner and engineer for his/her review.

These reports shall identify each conductor tested, name of the technician conducted the test, date and time of test, and weather conditions at time of testing.

Each test result shall be signed by the party making the test and witnessing the test. All cost associated with the testing, recording, etc; of all 600 volt and medium voltage cables and conductors shall be included in contractor’s bid.

3.8 TESTING OF MEDIUM VOLTAGE (5 AND 15 KV) CONDUCTORS

A. Testing of these conductors shall fully comply with requirements specified herein above sub-sections. Field test 5 KV shielded cable at 25 KV D.C and 15 kv shielded cables at 65 kv D.C for 15 minutes in the presence of the Owner's representative. Testing shall be as per requirements of UL Standard 1072 and

NEMA WC8-1976 and in accordance with ICEA standards. Conduct tests after conductors have been installed and all connections, splices, and terminations have been completed, except connection to switchgear SWG-1 or other terminal equipment and before energizing with system voltage. Any conductor, splice, separable connector, and/or termination device found to be defective shall be removed and replaced with brand new same type and size conductor, splice, separable connector, and termination device at contractor’s cost. Each conductor shall be tested and re-tested until proven to be free of shorts and ground at contractor’s cost.

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SECTION 26 05 29 - METAL FRAMING

A. Scope: This section specifies the furnishing and installation of metal framing, including channels, angles, fittings, clamps, washers, all required hardware, electrical accessories, and brackets.

A. NEMA ML 1 - Metal framing.

1.3 APPLICABLE PROVISIONS

A. Refer to Section 23 00 00-26 05 00 General conditions for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.

2.1 MATERIALS

A. Make channels, fittings, clamps, electrical accessories and brackets of sheet stainless steel (304 or 316).

B. All associated hardware (screws, nuts, anchor bolts, etc.) shall be of 304 or 316 stainless steel.

2.2 SIZES

A. Provide channels fabricated from not less than 12 gauge sheet steel, 1-5/8 inches wide and not less than 1-5/8 inches deep unless specified otherwise. Furnish and install more than (1) 2-7/16” deep unistrut channels where required to fabricate mounting frames for support of larger pull boxes and or other floor mounted free standing equipment.

B. Accessories: All required accessories such as post bases, wing shape fittings, angle fittings, flat plate fittings, etc shall be furnished and installed. The post base fittings shall be anchored to floor slabs, concrete pads, or tunnel concrete walls as applicable using the specified anchors.

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2.3 ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS

A. B-Line Systems, Inc., Elcen Metal Products Company, Electrical Products

Division, Midland-Ross Corporation, Power Strut, Unistrut, Kendorf.

3.1 EXECUTION

A. Application: Use 304 or 316 stainless steel components in all areas.

3.2 SUPPORTS

A. Provide metal framing as required to support large and or heavy wall-mounted equipment, such as wall mounted distribution and panel boards, variable frequency drives, wire ways, safety switches, control cabinets, fire alarm terminal cabinets, etc. and wall and in ceiling space hung raceways and pull boxes.

3.3 ANCHOR BOLTS

A. Use 1/2 inch diameter by 3 inches long expansion bolts to attach framing to concrete. Space bolts a maximum of 24 inches on center, with not less than two bolts per piece of framing, unless otherwise shown on drawings, verify bolt design capacity for intended use with manufacturer, before installation.

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SECTION 26 05 33.13 - ELECTRICAL RACEWAYS

A. All wiring shall be in conduits and concealed wherever possible. All conduits of a given type shall be the product of one manufacturer.

1.2 REFERENCES

A. American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

1. ANSI C80.1: Electrical Rigid Steel Conduit (ERSC)- Zinc Coated.

2. ANSI C80.4: Fittings for Rigid Metal Conduit.

3. ANSI C80.3: Standards for steel Electric Metallic Tubing

(EMT conduits).

4. ANSI/UL-1 Standards for Flexible Conduits.

5. RN2-1987 Master Bundles conform to NEMA Standard.

B. Federal Specifications.

1. W-C-58C: Conduit Outlet Boxes, Bodies Aluminum and Malleable Iron.

2. W-C-1094: Conduit and Conduit Fittings Plastic, Rigid.

3. WW-C-566C: Flexible Metal Conduit.

4. WW-C-581D: Coatings on Steel Conduit.

5. WW-C-563: For EMT conduits.

C. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA).

1. NEMA TC3: PVC Fittings for Use with Rigid PVC Conduit and Tubing.

D. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), ANSI/NFPA 70-All applicable articles of National Electrical Code (NEC).

NEC Article 348 for Flexible Metal conduits

NEC Article 358 for EMT conduits.

NEC Article 344 for rigid galvanized steel conduits.

E. Underwriters' Laboratories (UL).

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