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Texas Department of Criminal Justice

Michael Unit Replace Generator & Transfer Switch - 7 Bldg.

MWR #03622028

This document is an excerpt from/revision to documents originally signed/sealed on 04/26/2023 for the purpose of refining requirements for TDCJ Requisition number R5232359.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01

01 00 00 Scope of Work v.20221019 01 00 00.10 Project Specific Requirements - Vendor v.20210212 01 00 00.20 Project Specific Requirements - TDCJ Personnel v.20220406 01 10 00 General Requirements v.20241010 01 42 00 References v.20230221

DIVISION 26

26 00 00 Basic Electrical Methods v.20240906 26 05 19 Low Voltage Electrical Conductors and Cables v.20210727 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems v.20210602 26 05 29 Hangers and Supports for Electrical Systems v.20170601 26 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Electrical Systems v.20230207 26 05 53 Identification for Electrical Systems v.20210602 26 08 13 Electrical Acceptance Testing v.20210201 26 25 50 Generator Docking Station v.20241025 26 32 18 Diesel Powered Engine Generator Set with Controller v.20240903 26 36 23 Automatic Transfer Switches v.20170601

EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE

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SECTION 01 00 00 – SCOPE OF WORK v.20221019

[Standard TDCJ Specification]

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 Title of this solicitation cannot be interpreted to accurately represent work required for this solicitation to be provided and/or performed by vendor.

1.2 Work: The term “Work” means the provision of materials, equipment, field services, and/or construction and/or installation required by these documents.

A. The entirety of the “Work” as described by these documents is fundamentally divided into two portions.

1. One, to be provided by the Vendor – the seller or offeror of materials, equipment, and/or provision of field services to fulfill the Vendor’s obligations.

a. The portion of the Work to be provided by the Vendor may be limited to provision of materials, equipment, and/or field services only (Part-1 and Part- 2 of included Specification Specifications).

2. And two, the portion of the Work described as the actual installation and/or construction.

a. The portion of the Work identified as construction and/or installation may or may not be identified to be performed by Vendor. Review Scope of Work to be performed by Vendor and included specification sections carefully.

1) Where Part-3 of included Specification Sections is not included, construction and/or installation is not required to be performed by Vendor. Where Part-3 of included Specification Sections is included, requirements of Part-3 are included in Scope of Work to be performed by Vendor.

1.3 Unless otherwise indicated, the individual functioning as the Project Administrator for this project is the Maintenance Regional Manager, per TDCJ Maintenance Construction policy.

A. The Maintenance Regional Manager may delegate this function at their discretion (See 01 10 00 – General Requirements, 1.2.L).

B. Contact TDCJ Region Maintenance Manager for designation.

PART 2 - SCOPE OF WORK TO BE PERFORMED BY VENDOR

2.1 Requirements of PART-1 of all included Specification Sections are by reference included in the Scope of Work to be performed by Vendor.

2.2 Requirements of PART-2 of all included Specification Sections are by reference included in the Scope of Work to be performed by Vendor.

2.3 Carefully review Sections 2.3 and 2.4 of all included Specification Sections for requirements for Field Services (Inspections, Startup, Training, etc.) and Warranties.

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2.4 Unless otherwise noted, provide all Submittals identified in paragraph 2.5 of all included Specification Sections with Bid. All Submittals for elements to be incorporated into the Work require documentation in compliance with the following:

A. Check for coordination with other requirements.

B. Stamp each submittal with a uniform approval stamp with a statement certifying that submittal has been reviewed, checked and confirmed for compliance with the Solicitation Documents. Mark with Contractor’s approval stamp and provide Contractor’s signature before submission.

C. Where a specification or other technical requirement contained within the portion of this solicitation that is signed and sealed by an Architect/Engineer conflicts with a specification or other technical requirement elsewhere in this solicitation, the requirement contained in the portion signed and sealed by the Architect/Engineer shall prevail.

2.5 Refer to 01 10 00 – General Requirements, Section 2.5 for additional requirements for submittals required to be submitted with Bid.

2.6 Where elements delivered to project site are to be installed by Vendor, Vendor shall be present to accept delivery of these elements. Specifically refer to 01 10 00 – General Requirements: PART-2 Handling – Transit and Delivery article.

2.7 Unless otherwise stated, elements removed and not reinstalled as part of the required Scope of Work for Vendor, removed elements become property of Vendor, shall be removed from project site, and legally disposed.

2.8 See Section 01 00 00.10 – Project Specific Requirements – Vendor.

PART 3 - SCOPE OF WORK TO BE PERFORMED BY TDCJ PERSONNEL

3.1 ATTENTION REQUISITION WRITERS: In our endeavor to assist in the acquisition of required elements that fully meet the intent and function of what has been specified for your project, please contact the TDCJ Project A/E of Record for assistance when writing a requisition for long lead-time items or items that require advance fabrication. Facilities Engineering wishes to contribute in every way possible to ensure your requisition(s) get you what you need.

Regardless of Facilities Engineering’s level of participation in writing the requisition:

A. Where items are shipped to project location but are to be installed by Vendor/Contractor – DO NOT ACCEPT DELIVERY. Specifically refer to 01 10 00 – General Requirements:

PART-2 Handling – Transit and Delivery article.

B. Where items are shipped to project location for installation by TDCJ personnel:

1. Visually inspect elements for external damage that may have occurred during Transit. Where external damage is visible, notify PA and TDCJ Project A/E prior to off-loading delivered elements.

2. Coordinate Field Inspections that may be required in 2.3 of included specifications to be performed by Vendor upon Delivery or otherwise included in Scope of Work to be Performed by Vendor.

3. Make provisions for off-loading delivered elements.

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3.2 Where specifications and/or drawings refer to “Contractor” or “Vendor” for portions of the Work pertinent to the Scope of Work for TDCJ Personnel, “Contractor” or “Vendor” shall be interpreted to intend the TDCJ resource performing the Work and the requirement and/or specification is required to be met as though the TDCJ resource were the Contractor.

3.3 Please advise the TDCJ Project A/E of Record of the identification of the individual functioning as the PA.

3.4 As applicable, ensure the accomplishment of, and compliance with, requirements of Part 3 – Execution of each included Specifications section.

A. There are requirements of Part 3 – Execution of Section 01 10 00 – General Requirements that require submittals to the individual functioning as the Project Administrator for this project.

1. Utilize requirements of 01 10 00 General Requirements – 3.2 (Preparation) and 3.6 (Execution Submittals) to begin dialog with TDCJ Project A/E for planning and coordination of project goals and objectives, i.e. review of Request For Information/ Architect’s Supplemental Instruction/ Engineer’s Supplemental Instruction status;

observances at anticipated intervals or benchmarks; demonstration of Quality Control requirements; and other items that will vary based on size and complexity of subject project.

B. Each Part 3 – Execution of additional included specification sections have requirements for:

1. Installer Qualifications (3.1),

2. Preparation (3.2),

3. Execution Requirements (3.3),

4. Quality Control (3.4),

5. Commissioning (3.5),

6. Execution Submittals (3.6), and/or

7. Close Out (3.7)

C. These requirements include approval submittals that are required to be submitted to the individual functioning as the PA. These requirements also include approval submittals required to be submitted to the PA that are subsequently required to be submitted to the TDCJ Project A/E of Record.

D. Be advised some Execution Submittals may require approval prior to beginning construction.

E. Coordinate access for deliveries and construction activities as required.

F. All work performed shall be in compliance with all federal, state, and local laws, codes, and standards. These include, but are not limited to, the latest adopted versions of:

1. National Electrical Code (NFPA – 70)

2. Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace (NFPA – 70E)

3. Life Safety Code (NFPA – 101)

4. Texas Architectural Barriers Act (TABA)

5. TDCJ Risk Management Lock-Out Tag-Out Policy (RM-48)

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6. TDCJ Job Safety Analysis (RM-11)

7. TDCJ Personal Protective Equipment Policy (RM-42)

8. TDCJ Design Criteria Manual (TDCJ Intranet\Facilities Division\Policies and Procedures\Engineering)

G. See Section 01 00 00.20 – Project Specific Requirements – TDCJ Personnel.

END OF SECTION

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SECTION 01 00 00.10 – PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS – VENDOR v.20210212

1.1 Provide one (1) emergency generator, one (1) automatic transfer switch and one (1) docking station as described in these specifications and Equipment Schedule.

A. Emergency Generator @ Utility Station #3: 150kW, 208/120VAC, 3PH, 60Hz, wye, 4-wire, weatherproof housing.

B. ATS @ Bldg. #7 / Electrical Room C109: 600A, 208/120VAC, 3PH, 4-wire, NEMA 1.

C. Docking Station: 600A, 208/120VAC, NEMA 3R.

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SECTION 01 00 00.20 – PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS – TDCJ PERSONNEL v.20220406

PART 1 - NOT USED

PART 2 - NOT USED

PART 3 - GENERAL

3.1 See Scope of Work – 01 00 00, PART- 3.

3.2 Remove existing Emergency Generator located at Utility Station #3.

3.3 Remove existing Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS-7) located at Bldg. #7 / Electrical Room C109.

3.4 Where applicable, concrete pad shall be extended if needed depending on size of new generator.

3.5 Install new Emergency Generator and Automatic Transfer Switch in accordance with specifications and equipment schedule.

3.6 Install new docking station on Utility Station #3.

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SECTION 01 10 00 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS v.20241010

[Standard TDCJ Specification]

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. See PART-1 of all included specification sections for requirements for all elements to be provided. Requirements include specifications as identified on included equipment schedule(s) and/or project drawings.

B. Bid price shall include all shipping, permits, freight charges, and other charges as may be applicable to complete requirements of solicitation.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Architect/Engineer (A/E) – a person registered as an architect under Chapter 1051 Occupations Code, a landscape architect under Chapter 1052 Occupations Code, an engineer under Chapter 1001 Occupations Code. As applicable by context, A/E shall be interpreted as defined by DP.

B. A/E’s Representative – is defined as A/E’s designated resource for certain approvals (other than approvals of technical requirements identified on documents bearing A/E’s seal and signature). For subject project, the A/E’s Representative is designated as the entity designated as the Project Administrator.

C. A/ESI – Architect’s/Engineer’s Supplemental Instruction.

D. AHJ – Authority Having Jurisdiction.

E. Beneficial Occupancy (BO) – for subject project shall be interpreted to intend the date an identifiable portion of the Work is sufficiently complete. The PA and Contractor may agree for that portion of the Work to be released to TDCJ’s operation and/or control for the use for which it is intended.

F. Certifying Authority - the Design Professional who has, or will, provide professional seal and signature for required plans and/or specifications.

G. Closeout – is defined as final activities as may be identified to demonstrate compliance with Construction Documents requirements and/or to transfer of operation, maintenance, and/or control to TDCJ.

H. Construction Documents – Drawings and/or Specifications.

I. Contractor – ‘Contractor’ and ‘Vendor’ are used interchangeably and are intended to mean the entity awarded the Purchase Order.

J. Design Professional (DP) – a person registered as an architect under Chapter 1051 Occupations Code, a landscape architect under Chapter 1052 Occupations Code, an engineer under Chapter 1001 Occupations Code, or any person licensed or certified as acceptable to applicable Authority Having Jurisdiction such as a Fire Alarm Planning Superintendent, etc.

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K. Exposed – is defined as any area less than 16’ above finished floor (A.F.F.), or grade, or less than 10’ from any platform that can be climbed in areas accessible by offenders as determined by PA.

1. Unless otherwise stated in writing in documents or an RFI is submitted and approved after Notice of Award:

a. Contractor shall interpret areas such as basements, offices, equipment rooms, pipe chases where occupants can traverse while standing as designated as ‘Exposed’.

b. Areas with lay-in type ceilings in these areas shall be interpreted to be ‘Exposed’.

L. Owner’s Representative – see Project Administrator.

M. Project Administrator (PA) – is defined as TDCJ resource assigned project coordination responsibilities for this solicitation.

1. The PA for this solicitation may be an individual employed by TDCJ as a Project Administrator by title or be an individual designated as the PA such as the TDCJ Region Maintenance Manager or the TDCJ Region Maintenance Manager’s Representative. All references to PA shall be interpreted to intend the entity designated.

2. All required project coordination including specifically identified submittals required After Award, submissions identified and/or required during the course of implementation, and obtaining approvals associated with “or A/E approved equal” requirement(s), shall be through the PA.

3. All references of ‘Owner’s Representative’, ‘TDCJ Representative’, ‘Building Manager’, or similar language shall be interpreted to intend the PA.

4. All submittals required After Award shall be to PA regardless of how stated; including submittals to an AHJ.

5. If requirements indicate that an approval, etc. is to be obtained from the PA, Owner’s Representative, etc., it shall be interpreted to mean the PA will obtain subject approval, etc. from the appropriate entity, which may or may not be the PA, and provide to the Contractor.

6. Unless otherwise indicated, provide PA with 72 hours’ notice of all coordination, inspection, testing, outages, etc.

N. Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) – is defined as tasks and/or documents required to demonstrate compliance with specific requirement(s) of the Construction Documents.

O. RFI – Request For Information.

P. RGS – Rigid Galvanized Steel.

Q. TAC – Texas Administrative Code.

R. TCEQ – Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

S. VAC – Volts Alternating Current.

T. Vendor – ‘Vendor’ and ‘Contractor’ are used interchangeably and are intended to mean the entity awarded the Purchase Order.

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PART 2 – PRODUCT, EQUIPMENT, MATERIAL AND/OR FIELD SERVICES

2.1 GENERAL

A. Brand or manufacturer’s references are descriptive only and indicate type and quality to be provided. All references to brand or manufacturer names shall be interpreted to include the language “or A/E approved equal”. Any brand or manufacturer meeting specifications will be considered, irrespective of the language “or A/E approved equal” appearing in conjunction with the brand or manufacturer name.

B. See 2.1 of all included Specification Sections.

C. Handling – Transit and Delivery

1. Perform all coordination with other than TDCJ as may be required by local, state and/or federal AHJs.

2. Transit:

a. Store, transport, and handle all products, material and equipment per manufacturer’s instructions and recommendations and all accepted industry standard practices.

b. Ship provided elements to project site according to manufacturer’s recommendations and instructions and according to applicable trade standards. During shipment, further protect elements from damaging affects including, but not limited to, impact, abrasion, corrosion, chemicals, entrance of debris, and sunlight.

1) Provide and utilize hoists, cranes, slings and/or other equipment designed and constructed for purpose with sufficient load capabilities.

2) Do not subject provided elements to damage as a result of their own weight, movement of their own moving parts, etc.

a) Provide all material and other elements required to provide required protection during transit, storage and other handling.

b) Do not utilize attachments to provided elements for connections to lifting, loading and/or moving equipment unless attachment is intended, designed and rated for such.

3. Delivery:

a. Where elements delivered to project site are to be installed by Vendor, Vendor shall:

1) Be present to accept delivery of these elements. TDCJ personnel shall not accept delivery.

2) Be required to continue requirements under Transit.

3) Make provisions for off-loading elements.

b. Where elements delivered to project site are to be installed by TDCJ, Vendor may be required by included Specification Sections to perform Field Inspections upon Delivery. Review 2.3 of all included Specification Sections carefully.

D. The intent of these specifications is to require all items necessary for the proper installation and operation of specified elements.

E. All provided products shall be free of Lead Based Paint and Asbestos Containing Material.

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F. All products and/or materials provided shall be compatible materials that do not cause deterioration to other products and/or materials due to contact with other products and/or materials or general ambient conditions.

G. Source and/or Manufacturer Qualifications:

1. Provided elements shall be the standard products of a manufacturer regularly engaged in the production of such and is the manufacturer’s current and standard design.

2. Provided elements shall be from a manufacturer legally authorized to sell such in the United States.

3. To the extent possible, package elements shall be from a manufacturer with a service center located within 200 miles of the project site that is capable of providing training, parts, and emergency repairs.

4. To the extent possible, provided elements that interfaces with and/or connects to other provided elements shall be provided from the same manufacturer. (Example:

fitting for PVC conduit shall be provided by same manufacturer as PVC conduit: etc.)

a. Provided elements that interfaces with and/or connects to existing elements

ARE NOT required to be provided from the same manufacturer as existing elements.

b. Provided fittings, mountings, and/or connectors shall be designed, produced, listed and approved for such purpose for application and conditions; and shall be from a manufacturer approved by the producer of the elements to be fitted, mounted, connected, etc.

5. Manufacturers of equipment assemblies, which include components made by others, shall assume complete responsibility for specified performance of final assembled unit and shall be UL listed for intended use as an assembled unit.

2.2 PRODUCT, EQUIPMENT AND/OR MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS

A. See 2.2 of all included specification sections.

B. New products, equipment, and/or material suitable for project conditions, temperature and location, produced, manufactured and distributed for purpose.

C. References to codes and standards are provided as a basis for compliance requirements;

if there is a conflict between specifications and the code or standard, the code prevails.

D. All provided products, material, equipment, shall be in accordance with applicable AHJ, per applicable trade standards, and per manufacturer instructions and/or recommendations and shall be customarily used for intended purpose.

2.3 FIELD SERVICES REQUIREMENTS

A. Field Inspections:

1. See section 2.3 of all included Specification Sections for Field Inspection requirements.

B. Start-Up:

1. See section 2.3 of all included Specification Sections for Start-Up requirements.

C. Training:

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1. See section 2.3 of all included Specification Sections for training requirements.

Where Section 2.3 is identified as “No additional requirements,” no training is required under subject section.

2. Where training is required by Specifications, unless other is stated, provide a minimum of two (2) each, two (2) hour, training sessions for up to eight (8) personnel at project location in a time frame per approved project schedule.

a. Where multiple Specification Sections identify training, the content of training required under each section may be conducted simultaneously upon written approval of the training outline.

2.4 PRODUCT, EQUIPMENT, MATERIAL AND/OR FIELD SERVICES WARRANTY

REQUIREMENTS

A. See Section 2.4 of all included Specification Sections.

B. All warranties, to include extended warranties, shall include all travel, shipping, labor and other expenses related to removal, transport, and reinstallation of warrantied items.

2.5 PRODUCT, EQUIPMENT, MATERIAL AND SERVICES SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Provide product, equipment and/or material delivery schedule with Bid.

B. See 2.5 of all included Specification Sections.

C. At minimum, provide catalog data, cut sheets, etc. with identification of ratings, sizes, and other supporting documentation indicating compliance with specifications for proposed equipment, material, products etc. with Bid.

1. Specifically identify:

a. Number and title of applicable Specification Section.

b. Drawing number and detail references, as applicable.

c. Clear indication of specific part number, etc. where product specification sheets contain multiple part numbers.

d. Applicable available options clearly marked.

e. Complete with respect to quantities, dimensions, specific performance, materials, and similar data.

f. That there are no deviations from specifications.

1) Where there are deviations from specifications, identify such in a section labeled “Deviations” in a cover page for the submittal(s).

Failure to identify deviations will result in required compliance with specifications irrespective of TDCJ’s implied or explicit acceptance of submittal(s).

2. Detailed product submittals for equipment, material, products etc. to be considered as an “Equal” as determined by the A/E, shall be submitted with Bid.

D. Where applicable, provide schedule for field inspections, start-up, and training in terms of number of days from notification.

1. Where training under multiple specification sections is proposed to be conducted simultaneously, submit training outline with Bid.

2. Where services of an Independent Testing Entity are identified to perform services, inspections and/or testing, require Independent Testing Entity and representatives of such to:

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a. Comply with applicable portion(s) of this Section and other applicable portions of the Construction Documents.

b. Cooperate with all personnel engaged and/or tasked with portions of the Work.

c. Perform specified inspections, sampling and testing of materials, methods of construction, equipment, systems, etc. as required by applicable portions of the Construction Documents.

d. Provide prompt notification of observed irregularities, deficiencies and/or non-conformance of products, work and/or work products.

1) Verbal notification immediately upon observation.

2) Written notification as part of a signed Independent Test Report and/or Independent Inspection Report.

e. Not release, revoke, alter or enlarge on requirements of Construction

Documents.

f. Not approve or accept any portion of the Work.

g. Not perform any duties other than required and/or specified inspections, sampling, and/or testing.

h. Submit Independent Test Report of each test and Independent Inspection

Report for each Inspection within three (3) calendar days of completion of test(s) or inspection date.

1) Laboratory Test Reports: Describe variances from specified requirements, and state whether tested product and/or material meets specification requirements.

2) Field Test Reports: Furnish a report stating results for each test and/or for each required area.

3) Reports may be combined on a daily basis, if so desired, provided that location of each test, inspection and applicable identification data are clearly identified.

4) Each Report shall include:

a) Date issued.

b) Project title and number.

c) Testing entity name, address and telephone number.

d) Name and signature of inspector/technician and responsible reviewer.

e) Date and time of sampling, inspection and/or test.

f) Record of temperature, humidity and/or any factor that may impact or influence testing results.

g) Identification of product and Specification Section.

h) Location of sample or test in the Work.

i) Type of inspection or test.

j) Test equipment used and references to calibration records.

k) Results of tests and compliance with Construction

Documents.

l) Interpretation of test results that indicate unsatisfactory conditions.

m) Indication of as-found condition and as-left results.

i. Submit certificates of testing, inspection or approval that are required by laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, orders or approval of public authorities.

E. Acceptance of submittals does not relieve the contractor of responsibility for any deviations from the requirements of the contract.

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F. Where PART 3 – EXECUTION is included in solicitation, include documentation supporting INSTALLER QUALIFICATIONS with bid. Where PART 3 – EXECUTION is not included in solicitation, disregard this requirement.

END OF SECTION 01 10 00

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SECTION 01 42 00 – REFERENCES V.20230221

[Standard TDCJ Specification]

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 STANDARDS

A. Applicability: For Products specified by reference to an association or trade standard, comply with requirements and recommendations stated in that standard, except when requirements are modified by the Construction Documents, or applicable codes establish stricter standards.

B. Publication Dates:

1. Except as otherwise indicated, where compliance with a reference standard is required, comply with standard in effect as of date of issue of Construction Documents, except when a specific date is specified.

2. Copies of Standards: Where copies of standards are needed for proper performance of Work, obtain such copies directly from publication source.

1.2 SCHEDULE OF ABBREVIATIONS

A. Abbreviations and Names: Following is a partial list of Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry standards organizations, codes, publications, practices, procedures, materials, and other accepted practice acronyms. References to these acronyms are listed in applicable specification sections using abbreviations contained below.

AA Aluminum Association AABC Associated Air Balance Council

AAMA American Architectural Manufacturer's Association AASHTO American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials ABMA American Boilers Manufacturer's Association

ACI American Concrete Institute ACIL American Council of Independent Laboratories

ADC Air Diffusion Council AGA American Gas Association

AHRI Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute AIA American Institute of Architects

AISC American Institute of Steel Construction AISI American Iron and Steel Institute ALSC American Lumber Standards Committee AMI Auburn Manufacturing, Inc.

AMCA Air Movement and Control Association ANSI American National Standards Institute APA American Plywood Association ASCE American Society of Civil Engineers

ASHRAE American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers ASJ All Service Jacket ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers ASNT American Society of Nondestructive Testing ASPE American Society of Plumbing Engineers

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ASTM American Society of Testing and Materials ASTM-MT ASTM – Mechanical Tubing ATSI Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions

AWI Architectural Woodwork Institute AWPA American Wood-Preservers' Association AWPB American Wood-Preservers Bureau AWWA American Water Works Association AWS American Welding Society BAC Building Automation Control BACnet BAC network

BHMA Builders' Hardware Manufacturers Association BS British Standard cETL ETL (see below) – certified for use in Canada CAD Computer Aided Design CDA Copper Development Association Inc.

CENELEC European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization CFR Code of Federal Regulations

CISPI Cast Iron Soil Pipe Institute CGA Compressed Gas Association

CPSC Consumer Product Safety Commission CRRC Cool Roof Rating Council CRSI Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute CS Commercial Standard of NBS (U.S. Dept. of Commerce) DSCC Defense Supply Center Columbus ELL-Jacs Trade Mark of a manufactured elbow cover EMC Electromagnetic Capability

EN A product family standard for industrial, scientific, and medical (ISM) equipment and electro-discharge machining (EDM) and arc welding equipment

ENV Electromagnetic Capability Standard developed by CENELEC EMT Electrical Metallic Tubing (conduit) EPA Environmental Protection Agency EPDM Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer

ETL Edison Testing Laboratories - certified for use in the U.S.

FACP Fire Alarm Control Panel FCC Federal Communications Commission

FCI Fluid Controls Institute FGMA Flat Glass Marketing Association FM Factory Mutual (Insurance Company Rating) FMG FM Global (Name of Factory Mutual Insurance Company Global) FS Federal Specification (General Services Admin) FSC Forestry Stewardship Council GANA Glass Association of North America

GSM Global System for Mobile (Communications) HI Hydraulic Institute HMAC Hot Mix Asphaltic Concrete

IAPMO International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials IBC International Building Code (International Code Council) IC Integrated Circuit ICBO International Conference of Building Officials

ICC International Code Council ICC-ES ICC-Evaluation Service ICRI International Concrete Repair Institute IEBC International Existing Building Code

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IEC International Electrotechnical Commission IECC International Energy Conservation Code

IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers Inc IDF Intermediate Distribution Frame(s) IP Internet Protocol IP/GSM Internet Protocol / Global System for Mobile (Communications) ISO International Standardization Organization

IT Information Technology LCD Liquid Crystal Display MDP Main Distribution Panel MBMA Metal Building Manufacturers Association MFMA Maple Flooring Manufacturers Association Inc

MIL Military Standardization Documents (U.S. Dept. of Defense) MPI Master Painter’s Institute MSS Manufacturers Standardization Society MSS-SP MSS-Standard Practice NAAMM National Association of Architectural Metal Manufacturers NACE National Association of Corrosion Engineers NCMA National Concrete Masonry Association

NEC National Electrical Code (by NFPA) NECA National Electrical Contractors Association

NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers Association NETA National Electrical Testing Association

NESC National Electrical Safety Code NER National Evaluation Report

NFPA National Fire Protection Association NFRC National Fenestration Rating Council

NICET National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies NRCA National Roofing Contractors Association NRTL Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory NSF National Sanitation Federation PLC Programmable Logic Controller PCI Pre-stressed Concrete Institute

PDI Plumbing and Drainage Institute PVC Polyvinyl chloride PROM Programmable Read Only Memory QPD Qualified Products Database RFCI Resilient Floor Covering Institute RFCI-WP Resilient Floor Covering Institute Work Practice RGS Rigid Galvanized Steel (conduit) RJ Registered Jacks RMS Root Mean Square RPM RPM International – No definition, that’s the name RSA Remote Serial Annunciator RTU Remote Terminal Unit SAE Society of Automotive Engineers SBDS Schottky barrier diodes SBS Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene SDI Steel Deck Institute (in context) SDI Steel Door Institute (in context) SIGMA Sealed Insulating Glass Manufacturers Association

SMACNA Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol SPRI Single Ply Roofing Industry

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SPRI-ES SPRI-Edge System Test SSPC Steel Structures Painting Council SSPC-PA SSPC – Performance Application SWIFT Smart Wireless Integrated Fire Technology TABB Testing, Adjusting and Balancing Bureau TAC Texas Administrative Code

TCA Tile Council of America TCP Transmission Control Protocol TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol TCEQ Texas Commission on Environmental Quality TMS The Masonry Society TPDES Texas Pollution Discharge Elimination System TXDOT Texas Department of Transportation UDACT Universal Digital Alarm Communicator Transmitter

UL Underwriters Laboratories VAC Volts Alternating Current VAR(S) Volt Ampere(s) Reactive VOC Volatile Organic Compound WCLIB West Coast Lumber Inspection Bureau (Grading Rules) WFACP Wireless Fire Alarm Control Panel WPSTM Waterford Plant Standard Test Method

WWPA Western Wood Products Association (Grading Rules)

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SECTION 26 00 00 - BASIC ELECTRICAL METHODS v.20240906

[Standard TDCJ Specification]

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. General requirements for electrical products, equipment, materials, field services and installations, including electrical connections to equipment specified under other sections.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS, EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS AND/OR REQUIRED FIELD SERVICES

2.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

A. Brand or manufacturer’s references are descriptive only, and indicate type and quality to be provided. All references to brand or manufacturer names shall be interpreted to include the language “or A/E approved equal”. Any brand or manufacturer meeting specifications will be considered, irrespective of the language “or A/E approved equal” appearing in conjunction with the brand or manufacturer name.

B. Equipment, products, material, and/or services provided under Division 26 shall comply with:

1. Terms and conditions of the electrical utility and other authorities having lawful jurisdiction pertaining to the work required.

2. National Electrical Code (NEC).

3. National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) Standards

4. National Electrical Safety Code (NESC).

5. American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

6. American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers

(ASHRAE) – 90.1

7. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

8. National Electrical Installation Standards (NEIS)

9. National Electrical Testing Association (NETA)

10. Conform to applicable codes and regulations regarding toxicity of combustion products of insulating materials.

11. All material shall be listed, inspected, and approved by a nationally accepted testing laboratory such as UL and/or ETL for purpose and conditions. All material shall bear the UL or ETL label where available.

C. The electrical requirements for equipment specified in Division 26 and other Divisions, where applicable, are based on product information for specified elements.

1. Where furnished elements have electrical requirements other than specified, make required changes to wire and conduit size, controls, overcurrent protection, installation accommodations, and perform coordination with other trades as required.

2. Employ an A/E, either directly or by contract, to sign/seal required changes and document on an RFI.

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2.2 PRODUCT, EQUIPMENT AND/OR MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS

A. No splices or taps with crimp or indenter-type connectors.

B. All bolts, nuts, and washers used to connect connections and terminations to bus bars or other termination points shall be zinc-plated, cadmium-plated, or steel.

C. Special Features

1. All electrical equipment provided must be Wi-Fi enabled for start-up, commissioning, and diagnostic troubleshooting.

a. This requirement extends to all miscellaneous devices installed per scope of work.

b. Wi-Fi systems must support remote monitoring and control via a dedicated mobile application or web interface.

1) Where applicable, these elements must be capable of integration/interface with existing building management system(s).

2. Where a laptop is required to perform diagnostics and/or programming, provide laptop with required capabilities and required software.

2.3 GENERAL REQUIRED FIELD SERVICES

A. As identified in project Scope or subsequent Division 26 sections.

2.4 GENERAL WARRANTY REQUIREMENTS (PRODUCT, EQUIPMENT, MATERIAL, AND/OR

FIELD SERVICES)

A. As identified in project Scope or subsequent Division 26 sections.

2.5 GENERAL SUBMITTALS (PRODUCT, EQUIPMENT, MATERIAL, AND/OR FIELD SERVICES)

A. Where required by individual Division 26 section, documentation supporting qualifications of factory or manufacturer’s representative.

B. Manufacturer’s catalog data, cut sheets, testing data, schematic drawings, etc. for elements to be provided under Division 26.

C. Where elements specified under other than Division 26 sections require electrical connection, provide shop drawings, product data, and manufacturer’s instructions for proposed elements demonstrating electrical connection requirements together with product data for proposed wiring device(s) indicating application conditions and limitations of use stipulated by Product testing agency.

D. Where applicable, provide detailed submittals on Wi-Fi capabilities.

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TDCJ Facilities Engineering Low Voltage Electrical Conductors and Cables v.20210727 Michael Unit Section 26 05 19 - Page 1 of 3 Replace Generator & Transfer Switch - 7 Bldg. - Construction MWR #03622028

SECTION 26 05 19 - LOW VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS AND CABLES v.20210727

[Standard TDCJ Specification]

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 GENERAL

A. Requirements for conductors, connectors, and connections for wiring systems rated 600 V and less.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS, EQUIPMENT, MATERIAL AND/OR FIELD SERVICES REQUIREMENTS

2.1 GENERAL

A. Brand or manufacturer’s references are descriptive only, and indicate type and quality to be provided. All references to brand or manufacturer names shall be interpreted to include the language “or A/E approved equal”. Any brand or manufacturer meeting specifications will be considered, irrespective of the language “or A/E approved equal” appearing in conjunction with the brand or manufacturer name.

B. For high temperature applications, use ratings per NEC for ambient conditions.

C. Stranded conductors not terminated at solderless connectors shall be furnished with copper connecting lugs, drilled and reamed the full diameter of the bare conductors.

D. Mains and feeders shall run their entire lengths in continuous sections without joints or splices.

E. For Fire Alarm System applications, Metal Clad Cable shall not be utilized.

2.2 PRODUCT, EQUIPMENT AND/OR MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Conductors and Cables

1. Conductor Material:

a. Copper complying with NEMA WC 70 (No aluminum)

b. No. 10 AWG and smaller: solid copper unless otherwise indicated

c. No. 8 AWG and larger: stranded copper

2. Conductor Insulation Types:

a. Type THHN/THWN complying with NEMA WC 70.

b. THWN-2 or XHHW may be used in high ambient temperature areas.

c. Insulation rating not less than 600 V.

d. Soft-drawn annealed copper.

e. 98% conductivity.

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f. Durably marked on surface every 2’ with type, voltage, AWG size or circular-mil area and Manufacturer’s name.

3. Wire sizes:

a. Lighting or power circuits: not smaller than No. 12.

b. Control circuits: not smaller than No. 14.

1) Sized such that voltage drop under in-rush conditions does not adversely affect operation of controls.

c. Branch circuits for which the distance from the panel to the first outlet is 50’ or greater: not smaller than No. 10 between panel and first outlet.

4. Plenum rated cables:

a. UL listed, complying with the requirements of the NEC exceptions 725-2 (B), 760-4 (D), and 800-3 (D).

b. Insulated with a UL classified fluoropolymer material for applications within plenums unless enclosed in conduit.

c. Cables within plenums, but not enclosed in conduit, shall have insulation that is classified as low smoke producing and very low flame spread and be UL listed for the specific application.

5. Armored cables:

a. NEC Type MC.

b. To be used only for lighting whips greater than 6 feet in length.

c. Factory assembled consisting of one or more insulated conductors and bare ground wire.

d. Filler and a binder applied over the twisted conductors consisting of a compound filled fabric tape, enclosed with a covering of interlocking metal tape, or an impervious close fitting corrugated tube.

6. Acceptable Manufacturers include:

a. American Insulated Wire Corp.; a Leviton Company

b. General Cable Corporation

c. Senator Wire & Cable Company

d. Southwire Company

B. Connectors and Splices

1. Splices and Taps for Smaller than No. 14 AWG Wire: insulated conical spring-type connectors.

2. Splices and Taps for No. 14 AWG Wire and larger: solderless lugs, screw-type connectors and tape; or hydraulic compression sleeve type with heat or cold shrink insulating covers.

3. Manufacturer’s:

a. AFC Cable Systems, Inc.

b. AMP Incorporated/Tyco International

c. Appleton

d. Burndy

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e. Elasitmold

f. H-Crimpit

g. Hubble/Anderson

h. Ideal

i. Killark

j. O-Z/Gedney; EGS Electrical Group LLC.

k. Penn Union

l. Square D Company

m. Scotch

n. Thomas and Betts

o. 3M Company; Electrical Group LLC.

2.3 THRU 2.5

A. No additional requirements.

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SECTION 26 05 26 – GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS v.20210602

[Standard TDCJ Specification]

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Requirements for grounding system(s) and elements, as applicable for subject project.

1. Main Grounding Electrode System (If a Lightening Protection System is required, such requirements are addressed in separate Section)

2. Circuit and System Grounding

3. Enclosure and Equipment Grounding System

4. Isolated Ground System

5. Signal Reference Grid

6. Static Electricity Grounding and Bonding

B. Special grounding requirements described in other Sections are supplemental to requirements specified in this Section.

PART 2 - PRODUCT, EQUIPMENT, MATERIAL AND/OR FIELD SERVICES

2.1 GENERAL

A. Brand or manufacturer’s references are descriptive only and indicate type and quality to be provided. All references to brand or manufacturer names shall be interpreted to include the language “or A/E approved equal”. Any brand or manufacturer meeting specifications will be considered, irrespective of the language “or A/E approved equal” appearing in conjunction with the brand or manufacturer name.

B. Additional Source and/or Manufacturer Qualifications: None.

2.2 PRODUCT, EQUIPMENT AND/OR MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Grounding Electrodes (Rods)

1. Ground rods shall meet, or exceed, the requirements of NEMA standard GR1- 2017 for ground rod electrodes.

2. Rod shall be of such diameter as required for a maximum resistance of 10 ohms with 8 feet in direct contact with earth.

B. Ground Electrode Cable/Conductor

1. Bare stranded, soft temper copper cable that conforms to ASTM B8 Standard Specification for Concentric-Lay Stranded Copper Conductors.

C. Equipment Grounding Conductors

1. THHN/THWN insulated copper wire.

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a. Solid for No.8 AWG and smaller where not subject to vibration or repeated flexing.

b. Stranded for No.6 AWG and larger and

1) Where subject to vibration or repeated flexing,

2) In flexible conduit at motor connections.

D. Bare Copper Conductors: Comply with the following:

1. Solid Conductors: ASTM B 3

2. Assembly of Stranded Conductors: ASTM B 8

3. For use for grounding conductors in direct contact with earth, concrete, masonry, crushed stone, and similar materials.

E. Grounding Conductors: Comply with NFPA 70, Article 250, for types, sizes, and quantities of equipment grounding conductors, unless specific types, larger sizes, or more conductors than required by NFPA 70 are indicated.

1. Comply with Division 26 Sections for Conductors and Cables;

2. For use as applicable by NFPA 70.

3. Color:

a. Equipment Grounding Conductors: Green colored insulation

b. Isolated ground: Green colored insulation with continuous yellow stripe

4. Use only copper for applications in direct contact with earth, concrete, masonry, crushed stone, and similar materials.

5. Underground Grounding Conductors:

a. Bare copper, stranded, unless otherwise indicated.

b. No. 2/0 AWG minimum.

F. Grounding Bus/Bar:

1. Bare, annealed copper bars of rectangular cross section, minimum 12” long, fabricated from ¼ inch thick, 4 inch wide copper stock with 1-3/4” x 2” bolt hole pattern to accept NEMA standard lugs. Mount on 2700 volt standoff insulators.

2. Provide 25 ft 4/0 AWG copper pigtail exothermically welded to the ground bar.

3. Manufacturer: Harger “GBIT”

G. Ground Plates:

1. Listed for application and conditions, tested according to the requirements of IEEE Std. 837 IEEE Standard for Qualifying Permanent Connections Used in Substation Grounding.

2. Copper alloy casting with threaded holes at NEMA spacing and a welding stud or compression connection suitable for copper conductor sized for application.

3. Manufacturer: Burndy “YGF”

H. Copper Bonding jumpers/straps:

1. Copper tape, braided copper conductors, terminated with copper ferrules.

2. For use only in locations accessible for inspection and maintenance except where routed through short lengths of conduit.

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I. Pipe Grounding Connectors

1. Listed copper-alloy for application, conditions, and materials for making cable to pipe connections.

2. Manufacturer: O-Z/Gedney “ABG” or “CG”.

J. Conduit Grounding Bushings

1. Listed for application and conditions, galvanized malleable iron, 150 Deg.C rated insulated throat grounding bushings with lay-in type ground cable lugs.

2. Manufacturer: O-Z/Gedney “BLG”.

K. Exothermic Weld Grounding Connections

1. Exothermic-welding kits of types recommended by kit manufacturer for materials being joined and installation conditions.

a. Underground connections except at Test Wells, unless a disconnect-type connection is required.

b. Connection to structural steel.

c. Low smoke emission type for interior locations and in vaults.

2. Match mold and weld material to material types, shapes and sizes to be joined.

3. Manufacturer: ERICO Cadweld

L. Bolted Grounding Connections: Copper or copper alloy, listed for application and conditions.

1. Underground connections where disconnect-type connection is required: bolts, nuts, flat washers and toothed lock washers.

2. Equipment ground conductor connection to equipment grounding conductor terminals: Bolted pressure clamps.

3. Connection to ground rod at Test Wells: Bolted pressure clamps with at least two bolts.

4. Irreversible bolted connections: tamper-resistant bolts and tamper-resistant nuts along with flat washers, and toothed lock washers.

M. Compression Grounding Connections:

1. Listed for application and conditions, tested according to the requirements of IEEE Std. 837 IEEE Standard for Qualifying Permanent Connections Used in Substation Grounding.

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