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01 00 04-1

SECTION 01 00 04

SCHRIEVER AIR FORCE BASE

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 LOCATION

1.1.1 This section contains requirements applicable to Schriever AFB (SAFB), located in El Paso County, Colorado.

1.2 WORK CLEARANCE REQUEST

1.2.1 The Contractor shall obtain and process an AF Form 103, Base Civil Engineer Work Clearance Request. The AF Form 103 may be obtained from the 50 CES Project Manager, and shall be properly completed, coordinated, and approved. One copy of the approved AF Form 103 shall be provided to the project inspector prior to commencement of any work for the project.

1.2.1.1 In all cases the Contractor shall have contingency plans for continuing work during utility outages caused by the Contractor or outside forces. The plan must also include procedures for promptly repairing utility breaks/interruptions made or caused by the Contractor.

1.2.1.2 Contractor shall be responsible for contacting utility owners to coordinate work, identify, locate, and mark all utility likes in the vicinity of the project work site (commercial and military utility lines). The Contractor will be required to mark the limits of site work/excavation to indicate location, direction, length, and depth of site work/excavation in order to facilitate the utility owner’s field marking of existing utilities.

1.2.1.3 The Contractor shall provide, as attachment to the AF Form 103, drawings showing exact location and description of the work to be accomplished. Should any of the coordination points indicate additional utility lines or structures to those already shown on the drawings, by sketch on the Contractor’s drawing or by field location marking, the Contractor shall be responsible for the protection of each of the indicated items. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to verify the exact location of all indicated utility lines and structures, and for the protection of the same, in the project work area.

Should damage occur to any utility line or structure, the Contractor shall be responsible for the prompt repair of the damage to return the item to its original working condition.

1.3 ELECTRICAL SERVICE AND COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES

1.3.1 The Contractor will not disturb electrical and/or communications facilities and wiring.

Where such facilities require removal for accomplishment of the project work, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer (CO) in writing at least seven calendar days in advance of the requirement, for the accomplishment of such removal work by the Government. The Contractor shall allow the utility owner enough time to remove the

01 00 04-2 systems required. If damaged by Contractor’s construction activities, the Contractor shall restore service within 24 hours with no cost to the Government.

1.4 CONDITIONS OF WORK:

1.4.1 Disruptions

1.4.1.1 The Contractor shall perform his work in a manner which will minimize disruptions to normal SAFB operations.

1.4.2 Area Of Work

1.4.2.1 The Contractor will be allowed a reasonable working area.

1.4.3 Regulations And Policies

1.4.3.1 The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Schriever AFB policies and regulations pertaining to safety, health, security, traffic control, fire prevention, and environmental protection.

1.5 ROUTE

1.5.1 Only that route designated by the CO shall be utilized by the Contractor for access to the work site. The use of an existing elevator shall be arranged prior to use through the CO and subject to his controls. Such use will be of an intermittent and temporary nature.

The Contractor shall provide and maintain suitable and adequate protective covering for the elevator machinery, the hatchway entrance, and the interior of elevator during any period of temporary usage. In no case shall the load exceed the rated capacity of the elevator.

1.6 UTILITY OUTAGES

1.6.1 In addition to the requirements set forth in section 01 00 00, paragraph 8.0, Utility Outages, the following apply:

1.6.1.1 Outage Board Meetings

a. Prior to the requested outage date, the Contractor’s Project Manager/Superintendent shall be required to attend the Schriever AFB Outage Board meeting (meets weekly) to present an brief their outage request and coordinate issues related to the outage board and impact to other affected facilities and utility systems. Outage request shall be requested no later than two weeks prior to the outage date.

1.7 FILL MATERIALS

1.7.1 Excess fill materials, including rock, gravel, broken concrete or asphalt, etc. shall be removed off the base grounds and disposed of in accordance with applicable state and local regulations, or as directed by the CO. Excess fill shall not be disposed of in any 100-year floodplain as regulated by County Land Use Department.

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1.7.1.1 Additional fill material shall be imported and delivered to the site from off the base grounds as a necessary part of eh work. Material composition shall be subject to the requirements of Section 31 23 00, Excavation and Fill, in these specifications.

1.8 CONTRACTOR VEHCILES

1.8.1 The company name shall be prominently displayed on all Contractor vehicles operated on Schriever AFB. The Contractor may obtain temporary vehicle entry passes needed to transport materials and equipment at Building 15, the Pass and ID Facility. The Contractor shall be equipped to present proof of insurance, drivers license, vehicle registration, and other documentation as needed to obtain vehicle pass. Entry to the restricted area of Schriever AFB will require a vehicle pass and additional clearances (i.e.

for personnel) as described in section 01 55 04, Security Requirements for Schriever

AFB.

1.9 CONTRACTOR STORAGE/LAYDOWN YARD

1.9.1 The Contractor may be assigned one of the available spaces/yards in the Contractor Lay down Yard for use during the execution of this contract. The individual yards provide approximately 30’ by 100’ fenced area that can accommodate Contractor provided office/storage trailer(s), and trash dumpster. The Contractor shall comply with all requirements of the tenant agreement or grant. The area provided to the Contractor must be maintained in a clean, neat and serviceable condition at all times to include feed/vegetation free. Security shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

PART 2 PRODUCTS – Not Used

PART 3 EXECUTION – Not Used

END OF SECTION 01 00 04

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SECTION 26 05 19.00 10

LOW VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES

1.1 REFERENCES

1.1.1.1 The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to in the text by the basic designation only. Unless other wise noted, the latest published version and/or revision shall be used.

1.1.1.2 INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS (IEEE)

a. IEEE Std 383 Standard for Qualifying Class 1E Electric Cables and, Field Splices for Nuclear Power Generating Stations 2004

1.1.1.3 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (NEMA)

a. NEMA WC 70 Standard for Non-Shielded Power Cable 2000 V or Less for the Distribution of Electrical Energy

1.2 SUBMITTALS

1.2.1 Government approval may be required on any of the following items. Items requiring submittals will be listed on the Submittal Register. Provide copies of all submittals per the requirements in Section 01 33 00, Submittal Procedures, or as listed on the Submittal Register.

1.2.1.1 SD-03 Product Data

a. Installation Instructions

(1) The Contractor shall submit cable manufacturing data as requested.

1.2.1.2 SD-06 Test Reports

a. Tests, Inspections, and Verifications

(1) Certified copies of test reports shall be submitted by the Contractor.

1.3 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

1.3.1 Furnish cables on reels or coils. Each cable and the outside of each reel or coil, shall be plainly marked or tagged to indicate the cable length, voltage rating, conductor size, and manufacturer's lot number and reel number. Each coil or reel of cable shall contain only one continuous cable without splices. Cables for exclusively dc applications, as specified in paragraph HIGH VOLTAGE TEST SOURCE, shall be identified as such. Reels shall remain the property of the Contractor.

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1.4 TESTS, INSPECTIONS, AND VERIFICATIONS

1.4.1 Cable Data

1.4.1.1 Manufacture of the wire and cable shall not be started until all materials to be used in the fabrication of the finished wire or cable have been approved by the Contracting Officer. Cable data shall be submitted for approval including dimensioned sketches showing cable construction, and sufficient additional data to show that these specifications will be satisfied.

1.4.2 Inspection and Tests

1.4.2.1 Inspection and tests of wire and cable furnished under these specifications shall be made by and at the plant of the manufacturer, and shall be witnessed by the Contracting Officer or his authorized representative, unless waived in writing. The Government may perform further tests before or after installation. Testing in general shall comply with NEMA WC 70. Specific tests required for particular materials, components, and completed cables shall be as specified in the sections of the above standards applicable to those materials, components, and cable types.

Tests shall also be performed in accordance with the additional requirements specified below.

1.4.3 High-Voltage Test Source

1.4.3.1 Where the applicable standards allow a choice, high-voltage tests for cables to be used exclusively on dc circuits shall be made with dc test voltages. Cables to be used exclusively on ac circuits shall be tested with ac test voltages. If both ac and dc will be present, on either the same or separate conductors of the cable, ac test voltages shall be used.

1.4.4 Flame Tests

1.4.4.1 All cable assemblies shall pass IEEE Std. 383 flame tests, paragraph 2.5, using the ribbon gas burner. Single-conductor cables and individual conductors of multiple-conductor cables shall pass the flame test of NEMA WC 70. If such tests, however, have previously been made on identical cables, these tests need not be repeated. Instead, certified reports of the original qualifying tests shall be submitted. In this case the reports furnished under paragraph REPORTS, shall verify that all of each cable's materials, construction, and dimensions are the same as those in the qualifying tests.

1.4.5 Independent Tests

1.4.5.1 The Government may at any time make visual inspections, continuity or resistance checks, insulation resistance readings, power factor tests, or dc high-potential tests at field test values.

A cable's failure to pass these tests and inspections, or failure to produce readings consistent with acceptable values for the application, will be grounds for rejection of the cable.

1.4.6 Reports

1.4.6.1 Results of tests made shall be furnished. No wire or cable shall be shipped until authorized.

Lot number and reel or coil number of wire and cable tested shall be indicated on the test reports.

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PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

2.1.1 General

2.1.1.1 All reference to size in these specifications or on drawings is for copper conductors. Provide electrical wires, cables, and connectors or manufacturer’s standard materials, as indicated by published product information; designed and constructed as recommended by manufacturer, for a complete installation, and for application indicated. Except as otherwise indicated, provide copper conductors with conductivity of not less than 98% at (68°F).

2.1.1.2 Aluminum conductors may not be provided in lieu of copper conductors.

2.1.1.3 Building Wires: Provide factory-fabricated wires of sizes, ampacity ratings, and materials for applications and services indicated. Where not indicated, provide proper wire selection as determined by installer to comply with project’s installations requirements, NEC and NEMA standards.

2.1.1.4 Cables: Provide UL-type factory-fabricated cables of sizes, ampacity ratings, and materials, and materials and jacketing/sheathing as indicated for services indicated. Where not indicated, provide proper selection as determined by Installer to comply with installation requirements, NEC and NEMA standards.

2.1.2 Rated Circuit Voltages

2.1.2.1 All wire and cable shall have minimum rated circuit voltages in accordance with NEMA WC 70.

2.1.3 Conductors

2.1.4 Material for Conductors

2.1.4.1 Conductors shall conform to all the applicable requirements of NEMA WC 70, as applicable, and shall be annealed copper. Copper conductors may be bare, or tin- or lead-alloy-coated, if required by the type of insulation used.

2.1.5 Size

2.1.5.1 Minimum wire size shall be No. 12 AWG for power and lighting circuits; No. 10 AWG for current transformer secondary circuits; No. 14 AWG for potential transformer, relaying, and control circuits; No. 16 AWG for annunciator circuits; and No. 19 AWG for alarm circuits.

2.1.6 Stranding

2.1.6.1 Conductor stranding classes cited herein shall be as defined in NEMA WC 70, as applicable.

Lighting conductors No. 10 AWG and smaller shall be solid or have Class B stranding. Any conductors used between stationary and moving devices, such as hinged doors or panels, shall have Class H or K stranding. All other conductors shall have Class B or C stranding, except that conductors shown on the drawings, or in the schedule, as No. 12 AWG may be 19 strands of No. 25 AWG, and conductors shown as No. 10 AWG may be 19 strands of No. 22 AWG.

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2.1.7 Insulation

2.1.7.1 Insulation Material

a. All service entrance, feeder and branch circuit wiring shall be type THHN/THWN.

2.1.8 Metal-Clad Cable

2.1.8.1 General

a. The metallic covering shall be interlocked steel tape, conforming to the applicable requirements of NEMA WC 70. If the covering is of ferrous metal, it shall be galvanized. Copper grounding conductor(s) conforming to NEMA WC 70 shall be furnished for each multiple-conductor metal-clad cable. Assembly and cabling shall be as specified in paragraph CABLING. The metallic covering shall be applied over an inner jacket or filler tape. The cable shall be assembled so that the metallic covering will be tightly bound over a firm core.

2.1.9 Jackets

2.1.9.1 Metal-clad cables may have a jacket under the armor, and shall have a jacket over the armor.

Jackets shall comply with the requirements of NEMA WC 70. The outer jacket for the metal-clad cable may be of polyvinyl chloride only if specifically approved.

2.2 CABLE IDENTIFICATION

2.2.1 Insulation on conductors shall be permanently marked with wire size, insulation type, voltage range and manufacturer’s name. The insulation on conductors shall be color coded as follows:

a. 120/208 volt circuit: Phase A – Black; Phase B – Red; Phase C – Blue; Neutral – White;

Ground – Green

b. 277/480 volt circuit: Phase A – Brown; Phase B – Orange; Phase C – Yellow; Neutral – White w/stripe (not green); Ground – Green w/stripe.

2.2.1.2 The phase conductors shall be tagged and shall remain the same throughout the circuit.

2.2.1.3 Switch legs shall be color coded to distinguish them from Hot or Phase Conductors.

2.2.1.4 Switch legs occurring in the same box or enclosure shall be color coded separately.

2.2.1.5 Exceptions to the color coding as listed above shall be as follows:

a. Wiring for special systems shall be color coded or labeled as required by the manufacturer.

2.3 CONNECTORS

2.3.1 General: Provide UL-type factory-fabricated, metal connectors of sizes, ampacity ratings, materials, types and classes for applications and for services indicated. Where not indicated, provide proper selection as determined by Installer to comply with project’s installation requirements, NEC and NEMA standards.

2.3.2 Compression type connectors: Compression connections shall be the type requiring hydraulic compression tools operating at a minimum pressure of 7000psi with an output pressure of no less

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PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

3.1.1.1 If required by the CO/COR, the following information shall be provided by the cable manufacturer for each size, conductor quantity, and type of cable furnished:

a. Minimum bending radius, in inches - For multiple-conductor cables, this information shall be provided for both the individual conductors and the multiple-conductor cable.

b. Pulling tension and sidewall pressure limits, in newtons (pounds).

c. Instructions for stripping semi-conducting insulation shields, if furnished, with minimum effort without damaging the insulation.

d. Upon request, compatibility of cable materials and construction with specific materials and hardware manufactured by others shall be stated. Also, if requested, recommendations shall be provided for various cable operations, including installing, splicing, terminating, etc.

3.2 INSTALLATION OF WIRES AND CABLES

3.2.1 General: Install electrical cables, wires and wiring connectors as indicated, in compliance with applicable requirements of NEC, NEMA, UL and NECA’s “Standard of Installation”, and in accordance with recognized industry practices.

3.2.2 Pull conductors simultaneously where more than one is being installed in same raceway.

3.2.3 Use pulling compound or lubricant, where necessary; compound use must not deteriorate conductor or insulation. Use of soap will not be permitted as pulling lubricant.

3.2.4 Use pulling means including, fish tape, cable, rope and basket weave wire/cable grips which will not damage cables or raceways.

3.2.5 Install exposed cable, parallel and perpendicular to surfaces, or exposed structural members, and follow surface contours, where possible. Prior approval is required for all exposed cabling.

3.2.6 Keep conductor splices to minimum.

3.2.7 Install splices and taps which possess equivalent-or-better mechanical strength and insulation ratings than conductors being spliced.

3.2.8 Use splice and tap connectors which are compatible with conductor material.

3.2.9 All splices and taps shall be made in outlet, junction and pull boxes. Splices on circuit wiring shall be of the pigtail type using solderless connectors. Larger sizes of conductors requiring un-insulated connectors of the bolt type shall be taped with pressure sensitive vinyl tape.

3.2.10 For branch circuit wiring, conductor fill per conduit run shall not contain more than 8 current carrying wires. Conduits containing both circuit switch legs and/or traveler wires may contain more than the number stated above, providing the conduit is of adequate size and the wire size is

26 05 19.00 10-6 derated as required by the National Electrical Code. Whenever a 120V, single phase branch circuit is over 70 feet in length, or a 277V, single phase branch circuit is over 150 feet, and the load is in excess of 50 percent of the branch circuit protective device, the conductors shall be increased one size to the first outlet box unless specifically noted otherwise. For special systems, conductor fill of conduit is per manufacturers specifications furnished with each system, noted on the drawings or shall be as required by code.

3.2.11 Tighten electrical connectors and terminals, including screws and bolts, in accordance with manufacturer's published torque tightening values. Where manufacturer's torquing requirements are not indicated, tighten connectors and terminals to comply with tightening torques specified in UL Std. 486A and B.

3.2.12 On occasion, the Contractor must route branch circuits in a non-direct path to the equipment/device to avoid unforeseen obstacles. The Contractor shall evaluate and upgrade these branch circuits (either low voltage or 600v) as needed to minimize voltage drop. The maximum allowable voltage drop for branch circuits is 3% and a total of 5% for both feeders and branch circuits combined.

3.2.13 Multi-wire branch circuits as defined by the National Electrical code (circuits with common neutral) shall not be used. Exception: Where an equipment manufacturer requires a multi-wire branch circuit for only one piece of utilization equipment and where all ungrounded conductors of that circuit are opened simultaneously by the branch circuit over-current device.

3.3 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

3.3.1 Prior to energization of circuitry, check installed wires and cables with megohm meter to determine insulation resistance levels to ensure requirements are fulfilled.

3.3.2 Prior to energization, test wires and cables for electrical continuity and for short-circuits.

3.3.3 Subsequent to wire and cable hook-ups, energize circuitry and demonstrate functioning in accordance with requirements. Where necessary, correct malfunctioning units, and then retest to demonstrate compliance.

3.4 ABANDONED WIRING

3.4.1 All existing wiring and cabling left unused as a result of this project shall be removed and disposed of. In the case of cabling all associated fastening systems such as wire staples, tie-wraps, electrical tape, etc. shall also be removed. All wiring/conductors in unused conveyances shall be removed. The conveyances may or may not require removal. Refer to the drawings and other specification sections for direction regarding unused conveyances.

3.4.2 On rare occasions, where noted specifically on the drawings wiring may be abandoned in place.

However, the wire/cable must be tagged or otherwise identified at all of its termination and junction points as "Abandoned in Place". The individual conductors must be insulated from contact with other conductors and/or electrical equipment/devices.

3.5 MC CABLE

3.5.1 The use of MC Cable shall be allowed only when specifically approved by the CO/COR on a

26 05 19.00 10-7 one-for-one basis.

3.5.2 The use of MC Cable for power and lighting branch circuit distribution, when approved b the CO/COR, shall be permitted to be used throughout the facility in accordance with the NEC. MC Cable shall not be used for home run circuits. MC Cable shall be secured using one or two hole straps at no more than 6’ on center and within 12” of every box. MC Cable shall be installed in a professional manner, parallel and perpendicular to structural members. The guidelines governing the installation of conduit for this project shall also apply to MC Cable.

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SECTION 01 31 01

PROJECT MANAGMENT

1.1 KEY PERSONNEL

1.1.1 Key contractor employees shall, as a minimum, meet the requirements listed below. All key personnel must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

1.1.1.1 Program Manager

a. The Contractor shall provide a Program Manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and alternates who shall act for the Contractor when the primary is absent shall be designated in writing to the Contracting Officer as a part of the management plan (see paragraph 3).

(1) The Program Manager shall have experience in the management of government, commercial, or industrial construction and renovation projects, involving all of the following different disciplines: architectural, civil, mechanical, and electrical.

(2) The Program Manager and designated alternates shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract with no dollar amount restrictions.

(3) The Program Manager shall be available by cellular telephone.

(4) During normal duty hours, the Program Manager or designated alternate shall be available to meet on the installation with government personnel within one hour.

After normal duty hours, the Program Manager shall be available to meet on the installation within two hours from the time of notification for emergency or urgent situations.

1.1.1.2 Installation Construction Manager

a. The Contractor shall provide an Installation Construction Manager that will be knowledgeable on this project. The name of this person and any alternates shall be designated in writing to the Contracting Officer as a part of the management plan (see paragraph 3).

(1) The Installation Construction Manager shall have experience in construction superintendence for similar size/scope projects and be familiar with all aspects of general construction management, practices, methods, and materials.

(2) The Installation Construction Manager and designated alternates shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract that do not have cost impacts.

(3) The Installation Construction Manager shall be available by cellular telephone.

(4) During normal duty hours, the Installation Construction Manager shall be available to meet on the installation with government personnel within thirty (30) minutes.

After duty hours the Installation Construction Manager or equivalent alternate shall be available to meet on the installation within one (1) hour from the time of notification for emergency or urgent situations.

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1.1.1.3 Job Foremen

a. The Contractor shall maintain a Job Foreman on each project site with work being accomplished. This person shall be able to answer all questions pertaining to the work being accomplished. The name of this person shall be designated to the Contracting Officer. If the person changes, the Contracting Officer shall be notified.

(1) The Job Foreman shall possess experience in an appropriate field for the job being supervised.

(2) The Job Foreman shall be available by cellular telephone during normal duty hours.

1.1.1.4 Lead Craftsmen/Tradesmen

a. Lead Craftsmen/Tradesmen in standard trades must be certified or licensed at the journeyman level (or equivalent for non-standard trades).

1.1.1.5 Quality Control Officer

a. The Quality Control Officer shall have experience in the area of construction quality control. The Quality Control Officer shall manage the contractor’s quality control plan.

This person shall have the authority to direct contractor personnel to correct construction deficiencies. The Quality Control Officer shall be clearly designated per installation. The Quality Control Officer shall maintain direct supervision of all construction activities at all times, at each installation.

1.1.1.6 Environmental Officer

a. The Environmental Officer shall have suitable training and experience in environmental management for construction work. The Environmental Officer shall manage all of the environmental concerns for each project. This function may be fulfilled by consulting firm. The Environmental Officer must perform documented site inspections at least weekly. Site inspections must be submitted as part of the Contractor’s daily reports.

1.1.1.7 Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)

a. Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) shall be provided at the work site at all times to perform safety and occupational health management, surveillance, inspections, and safety enforcement for the Contractor. The Contractor Quality Control (QC) person can be the SSHO on this project. The SSHO shall meet the following requirements:

(1) Level 2:

(a) Experience with safety work on similar project.

(b) 30-hour OSHA construction safety class or equivalent within last 3 years.

(c) Competent person training as needed.

1.1.1.8 Draftsmen/CAD Professional:

All personnel developing or modifying drawings must have experience in this type of position.

Draftsmen/CAD professionals will develop, update and ensure compliance of all drawings with drawings standards established in the SABER specification. Personnel must demonstrate proficiency with AutoCAD by becoming, at minimum, an Autodesk Certified Professional.

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1.2 PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION

1.2.1 The Contractor shall ensure that employees have current and valid professional certifications and licenses as stated in the accepted contractor’s management plan (see paragraph 3) before starting work. The Contractor shall ensure that all employees maintain proper certifications and licenses for the length of the contract.

1.3 MANAGEMENT PLAN

1.3.1 The Contractor shall create, maintain, and implement a Management Plan as part of their proposal. This plan shall then be continually maintained throughout the life of the Contract by all successful bidders and resubmitted when requested or whenever changes in key personnel are made. The Management Plan shall include a position description for all personnel, required minimum qualifications, required job experience (with examples) and specifies what positions are being accomplished by subcontractors. A complete organizational chart shall also be submitted and kept current as part of the management plan. This plan shall be submitted electronically in a *.PDF and in a three-ring binder, and shall contain all requirements. The plan shall have a cover sheet that includes the solicitation number, subsequent contract number, Contractor name, address, and business phone number. All listed requirements shall be included. The contents of the binder shall be fully tabulated and a table of contents will be used.

1.3.1.1 The Contractor will provide personnel meeting the minimum requirements and qualifications specified in the position descriptions for Key Personnel in the contractor’s Management Plan.

1.3.1.2 The Contractor shall include a narrative describing their approach for recruiting, training and retaining qualified staffing throughout the contract period; program management policies and procedures to project planning, execution information flow, reporting and Government interface; policies and procedures for selection and management of subcontractors; how subcontractors will be integrated into overall project management; and ability to handle the workload of concurrent projects at several installations.

1.3.1.3 The contractor’s organizational approach shall provide project management, project engineering, CAD support, project design, site superintendence, safe working environments, quality control, environmental management, subcontract purchasing and administration, and general office administration.

1.4 MEETINGS

1.4.1 The Contractor shall ensure key management personnel participate in and provide briefings to the Base Civil Engineer (BCE) as required. The BCE will be represented by the 50 CES project manager, and project inspector. The Contractor’s Program Manager and Installation Construction Manager, as a minimum, will interact, in the form of conferences, meetings, and reviews, on a weekly basis with government personnel at each installation regarding the performance and status of their respective task orders. The CO may decide to reduce the frequency of meetings if needed. The purpose of these meetings is to discuss the status of the project, schedules, projections, problems, corrective actions, recommendations, etc., to help accomplish project and program goals.

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The Contractor shall be required to provide a written listing containing, as a minimum:

project name, project number, completion date, scheduled completion date, project status, and pertinent remarks. The listing shall be prepared by the Contractor in advance of the scheduled weekly meeting and copies of the listing shall be provided to all personnel in attendance. Contracting representatives and other government personnel may also attend these weekly meetings. The Contracting Officer at each site shall determine the most appropriate and mutually convenient date and time for the weekly meetings.

1.5 QUALITY CONTROL PLAN

1.5.1 See Section 01 45 01 Contractor’s Quality Control.

PART 2 PRODUCTS – Not Used

PART 3 EXECUTION – Not Used

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SECTION 26 05 73.00 40

OVERCURRENT PROTECTIVE DEVICES

1.1 REFERENCES

1.1.1 The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to in the text by the basic designation only. Unless other wise noted, the latest published version and/or revision shall be used.

1.1.1.1 AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE (ANSI)

a. ANSI C63.2 Standard for Electromagnetic Noise and Field Strength Instrumentation, 10 KHz to 40 GHz – Specifications

b. ANSI C63.4 Methods of Measurement of Radio - Noise Emissions from Low- Voltage Electrical and Electronic Equipment in the Range of 9 KHz to 40 GHz

1.1.2 ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)

a. ASTM A 167-99 Standard Specification for Stainless and Heat-Resisting Chromium-Nickel Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip

b. ASTM A 48 Standard Specification for Gray Iron Castings

c. ASTM D 3487 Standard Specification for Mineral Insulating Oil Used in Electrical Apparatus

d. ASTM D 877 Standard Test Method for Dielectric Breakdown Voltage of Insulating Liquids Using Disk Electrodes

1.1.3 ELECTRONIC INDUSTRIES ALLIANCE (EIA)

a. EIA 443 Standard for Solid-State Relay Service, EIA/NARM

1.1.4 INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS (IEEE)

a. IEEE C37.09 IEEE Standard Test Procedure for AC High-Voltage Circuit Breakers Rated on a Symmetrical Current Basis

b. IEEE C37.121 American National Standard for Switchgear Unit Substations Requirements

c. IEEE C37.13 Standard for Low-Voltage AC Power Circuit Breakers Used in Enclosures

d. IEEE C37.16 Recommendations for Low-Voltage Power Circuit Breakers and AC Power Circuit Protectors, - Preferred Ratings, Related Requirements, and Application

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e. IEEE C37.17 Standard for Trip Devices for AC and General-Purpose DC Low- Voltage Power Circuit Breakers

f. IEEE C37.90 Standard for Relays and Relay Systems Associated With Electric Power Apparatus

g. IEEE C57.13 Standard Requirements for Instrument Transformers

1.1.5 IPI - ASSOCIATION CONNECTING ELECTRONICS INDUSTRIES (IPC)

a. IPC D330 Switches

1.1.6 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (NEMA)

a. NEMA 107 Methods of Measurement of Radio Influence Voltage (RIV) of High-Voltage Apparatus

b. NEMA 250 Enclosures for Electrical Equipment (1000 Volts Maximum)

c. NEMA AB 1 Molded-Case Circuit Breakers, Molded Case Switches, and Circuit-Breaker Enclosures

d. NEMA AB 3 Molded Case Circuit Breakers and Their Application

e. NEMA C12.1 Electric Meters; Code for Electricity Metering

f. NEMA C78.23 Standard for Incandescent Lamps - Miscellaneous Types

g. NEMA FU 1 Low Voltage Cartridge Fuses

h. NEMA ICS 1 Standard for Industrial Control and Systems General Requirements

i. NEMA ICS 2 Standard for Industrial Control and Systems: Controllers, Contractors, and Overload Relays Rated Not More than 2000 Volts AC or 750 Volts DC: Part 8 - Disconnect Devices for Use in Industrial Control Equipment

j. NEMA ICS 3 Standard for Industrial Control and Systems: Medium Voltage Controllers Rated 2001 to 7200 Volts AC

k. NEMA ICS 6 Standard for Industrial Controls and Systems Enclosures

l. NEMA SG 2 Standard for High-Voltage Fuses

1.1.7 NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)

a. NFPA 70 National Electrical Code

1.1.8 UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES (UL)

a. UL 20 Standard for General-Use Snap Switches

b. UL 489 Standard for Molded-Case Circuit Breakers, Molded-Case Switches and Circuit-Breaker Enclosures

c. UL 50 Standard for Enclosures for Electrical Equipment

d. UL 508 (1999; Rev thru Jul 2005) Standard for Industrial Control Equipment

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1.2.1 Government approval may be required on any of the following items. Items requiring submittals will be listed on the Submittal Register. Provide copies of all submittals per the requirements in Section 01 33 00, Submittal Procedures, or as listed on the Submittal Register.

1.2.1.1 SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

a. No change in continuous-current rating, interrupting rating, and clearing or melting time of fuses shall be made unless written permission has first been secured from the Contracting Officer.

1.2.1.2 SD-02 Shop Drawings

a. Connection Diagrams and Fabrication Drawings shall be submitted for the following items in accordance with paragraph entitled, "General Requirements," of this section.

b. Installation drawings shall also be submitted for the following items in accordance with the paragraph entitled, "Installation," of this section.

(1) Control Devices

(2) Protective Devices

1.2.1.3 SD-03 Product Data

a. Equipment and performance data shall be submitted for the following items including use life, system functional flows, safety features, and mechanical automated details.

b. Manufacturer's catalog data shall also be submitted for the following items:

(1) Motor Control

(2) Instrument Transformers

(3) Enclosures

(4) Circuit Breakers

(5) Fuses

(6) Control Devices

(7) Time Switches

(8) Protective Relays

(9) Indicating Instruments

(10) Indicating Lights

1.2.1.4 SD-06 Test Reports

a. Factory Test Reports shall be submitted for Power, High Voltage, and Oil Circuit Breakers in accordance with IEEE C37.09.

(1) Dielectric Tests

(2) Timing Test

(3) Insulation Power Factor Test

1.2.1.5 SD-07 Certificates

a. Certificates shall be submitted for Circuit Tests on similar motor-control or motor-circuit protector (MCP) units under actual conditions may be submitted in lieu of factory tests on the actual units provided.

1.2.1.6 SD-08 Manufacturer's Instructions

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a. Manufacturer's Instructions shall be submitted for the following items, including special provisions required to install equipment components and system packages. Special notices shall detail, resistance impedances, hazards and safety precautions.

(1) Control Devices

(2) Protective Devices

1.2.1.7 SD-10 Operation and Maintenance Data

a. Operation and Maintenance Manuals shall be submitted for the following equipment:

(1) Manual Motor Controllers

(2) Magnetic Motor Controllers

(3) Combination Motor Controllers

(4) High Voltage Motor Controllers

(5) Circuit Breakers

(6) Time Switches

(7) Protective Relays

(8) Indicating Instruments

1.3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.3.1 Section 26 00 00.00 20 Basic Electrical Materials and Methods applies to work specified in this section.

1.3.2 Connection Diagrams shall be submitted showing the relations and connections of control devices and protective devices by showing the general physical layout of all controls, the interconnection of one system (or portion of system) with another, and internal tubing, wiring, and other devices.

1.3.3 Fabrication Drawings shall be submitted for control devices and protective devices consisting of fabrication and assembly details to be performed in the factory.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MOTOR CONTROL

2.1.1 Motor controllers shall conform to NEMA ICS 1, NEMA ICS 2, and UL 508. Controllers shall have thermal overload protection in each phase.

2.1.2 Manual Motor Controllers

2.1.2.1 Manual motor controllers for the control and protection of single-phase 60-hertz ac small wattage rating (fractional-horsepower) squirrel-cage induction motors shall be full-voltage, manually operated devices.

2.1.2.2 Controllers shall be single-throw, single- or double-pole, three-position devices rated not more than 750 watt rated( 1 horsepower) at 115- and 230-volts single phase. Controller shall include a supporting base or body of electrical insulating material with enclosed switching mechanism, yoke, thermal overload relay, and terminal connectors. Controllers shall clearly indicate operating condition: on, off, or tripped.

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2.1.2.3 Manual motor controllers shall be the toggle- or key-operated type as indicated and shall be arranged so that they may be locked with a padlock in the "OFF" position.

2.1.2.4 Recessed manual motor controllers for single-speed, small wattage rating( fractional-horsepower) squirrel-cage induction motors shall include a single controller and indicating light in a (4-inch) square wall outlet box for flush-wiring devices with matching corrosion-resistant steel flush cover plate. Surface-mounted manual motor controllers for single-speed, small wattage rating (fractional-horsepower) squirrel cage induction motors shall include a single controller and indicating light in a NEMA enclosure suitable for the environment.

2.1.2.5 Recessed and surface-mounted manual motor controllers for two-speed, small wattage rating( fractional-horsepower) squirrel-cage induction motors shall include two controllers, two indicating lights, and a selector switch in a multiple-gang wall outlet box for flush-wiring devices with matching corrosion-resistant steel flush-cover plate. Surface-mounted manual motor controllers for two-speed small wattage rating (fractional-horsepower) squirrel-cage induction motors shall include two controllers, two indicating lights, and a selector switch in a NEMA enclosure suitable for the environment.

2.1.3 Magnetic Motor Controllers

2.1.3.1 Full-Voltage Controllers

a. Magnetic motor controllers for the control and protection of single- and three-phase, 60-hertz, squirrel-cage induction motors shall be full-voltage, full magnetic devices in accordance with NEMA ICS 1, NEMA ICS 2, and UL 508.

b. Operating coil assembly shall operate satisfactorily between 85 and 110 percent of rated coil voltage.

c. Controller shall be provided with two normally open and two normally closed auxiliary contacts rated per NEMA ICS 1 and NEMA ICS 2 in addition to the sealing-in contact for control circuits.

d. Solderless pressure wire terminal connectors shall be provided for line-and load-connections to controllers.

e. Overcurrent protection shall include three manual reset thermal overload devices, one in each pole of the controller. Thermal overload relays shall be bimetallic nonadjustable type with continuous current ratings and service-limit current ratings and shall have a plus or minus 15 percent adjustment to compensate for ambient operating conditions.

f. An externally operable manual-reset button shall be provided to re-establish control power to the holding coil of the electromagnet. After the controller has tripped from overload, resetting the motor-overload device shall not restart the motor.

g. Enclosure shall be in accordance with NEMA suitable for the environment.

2.1.3.2 Reduced-Voltage Starters

a. Reduced-voltage starters shall conform to the requirements for full-voltage controllers, except for voltage, and to the following additional requirements.

b. Overload devices, one in each motor leg, shall fully protect the motor during all phases of motor starting. Starter contacts shall be rated to withstand the switching surges during selector to full voltage. Starter shall contain the necessary sensing and timing devices to monitor motor operation and select the correct time for selector to full voltage.

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c. Resistors and autotransformers used for starting shall be adequately ventilated. Solid-state starters shall be ventilated for starting cycles as well as any follow-on restart-run cycles.

External control circuits or solid-state starters shall operate at 120 volts ac, maximum.

d. For solid-state starters, starting torque shall be adjustable from 0 to 50 percent of applied voltage, minimum. Autotransformer starters shall have a minimum of three taps above 50 percent reduced voltage.

2.1.3.3 Combination Motor Controllers

a. Following requirements are in addition to the requirements specified for magnetic motor controller:

(1) Combination motor controllers for the control and protection of single-and three-phase 60-hertz alternating-current squirrel-cage induction motors with branch-circuit disconnecting and protective devices shall be in accordance with NEMA ICS 1, NEMA ICS 2, and NEMA ICS 6.

(2) Combination motor controllers shall include magnetic motor controllers and molded-case circuit breakers or MCP in metal enclosures in accordance with NEMA 250 or motor-control center draw-out assemblies with control-power transformers, selector switches, pushbuttons, and indicating lights as follows:

(a) Magnetic motor controllers and enclosures shall be full-voltage, full-magnetic devices as specified in this section under paragraph entitled, "Remote-Control Station Enclosures."

(b) Molded-case circuit breakers shall be thermal-magnetic breakers as specified in paragraph entitled, "Manual Motor Controllers." Manufacturer's standard MCP may be used in lieu of molded-case circuit breakers.

(c) Control-power transformers (120-volt ac maximum selector switches), pushbuttons, and pilot lights shall be as required.

(d) Combination motor controllers shall be identified with identification plates affixed to front cover of the controller.

2.1.3.4 Nonreversing Combination Motor Controllers

a. Following requirements are in addition to the requirements for magnetic motor controllers:

b. Nonreversing combination motor controllers for the control and protection of single-speed squirrel-cage induction motors shall include a magnetic controller with molded-case circuit breaker or MCP with selector switch or start/stop pushbutton and indicating light in the cover of the enclosure.

c. Rating of single and three-phase single-speed full-voltage magnetic controllers for non-plugging and non-jogging duty shall be in accordance with NEMA ICS 1 and NEMA ICS 2.

d. Wiring and connections for full-voltage single-speed magnetic controllers shall be in accordance with NEMA ICS 1 and NEMA ICS 2.

2.1.3.5 Reversing Combination Motor Controllers

(1) Reversing combination motor controllers for the control and protection of single-speed squirrel-cage induction motors shall include two interlocked magnetic controllers with

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(2) Rating of single and three-phase single-speed full-voltage magnetic controllers for plug-stop, plug-reverse, or jogging duty shall be in accordance with NEMA ICS 1 and NEMA

ICS 2.

(3) Wiring and connections for full-voltage single-speed magnetic controllers shall be in

2.1.3.6 Two-Speed Combination Motor Controllers

(1) Two-speed combination motor controllers for the control and protection of single- and two-winding, two-speed, three-phase, squirrel-cage induction motors shall include two magnetic controllers with molded-case circuit breaker or MCP, with selector switch or fast/slow/stop pushbutton and two indicating lights in the cover of the enclosure.

Indicating lights shall indicate the high- and low-speed running connection of the motor controller.

(2) Rating of three-phase, two-speed, full-voltage, magnetic controllers for non-plugging and non-jogging duty for constant- and variable-torque motors shall be in accordance with NEMA ICS 1 and NEMA ICS 2.

(3) Rating of three-phase, two-speed, full-voltage, magnetic controllers for non-plugging and nonjogging duty for constant-motors (horsepower) motors shall be in accordance with NEMA ICS 1 and NEMA ICS 2.

(4) Rating of three-phase, two-speed, full-voltage, magnetic controllers for plug-stop, plug-reverse, or jogging duty for constant-torque, variable-torque, and constant wattage (horsepower) motors shall be in accordance with NEMA ICS 1 and NEMA ICS 2.

2.1.4 High-Voltage Motor Controllers

2.1.4.1 High-voltage motor controllers for the control and protection of squirrel-cage induction motors, wound-rotor induction motors, and synchronous machines rated 2.4 through 7.2 kilovolts, three-phase, shall be NEMA ICS 2, Class E2, type as required.

2.1.4.2 Unless enclosed within a switchgear or unit-substation cubicle, high-voltage motor controllers shall be housed in floor-mounted structures of the NEMA type indicated, approximately (90 inches) high, (30 inches) wide, and (30 inches) deep, with suitable draw-out compartments.

Structure shall include provisions for padlocking the doors.

2.1.4.3 Structure shall be subdivided into low-voltage control compartment with separate door, high-voltage control compartment with separate door, ac bus compartment, and cable-entrance compartment.

2.1.4.4 Controller shall be isolated by externally operated draw-out stabs with shutter mechanism.

Isolating device shall also open the secondary of the control-power transformer. Interlocks shall be provided to prevent inadvertent operation of the isolating mechanism under load, opening the medium-voltage compartment door without isolating the starter, and closing the line contactor with door open. An isolating switch assembly shall be included.

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2.1.4.5 For overload protection, ambient-compensated thermal overload relays, hand reset, shall be included in all three phases. Solid-state multifunction overload protection may be utilized when approved.

2.1.4.6 Controllers shall be the fused type employing current-limiting power fuses of the interrupting rating indicated. Single-phase antitrip protection shall be provided. Starters shall employ magnetic air-break line contactors rated not less than 5 kilovolts. Control circuit shall have provisions for external testing of 120-volt control circuit and a minimum of one set of normally open and normally closed auxiliary contacts.

2.2 INSTRUMENT TRANSFORMERS

2.2.1 Instrument transformers shall comply with the interference requirements listed below, measured in accordance with ANSI C63.2, ANSI C63.4, and NEMA 107.

Preferred Radio Influence Basic Nominal Test Voltage Test Voltage Voltage Level, Insulation Insulation System for Potential for Current Microvolts Class, Level, Voltage, Transformers, Transformers, Dry Oil kV kV kV kV kV Type Filled

0.6 10 ........ ............ 0.76 250 250

1.2 30 0.208 0.132 0.76 250 250

0.416 0.264

0.832 0.528

1.04 0.66

2.5 45 2.40 1.52 1.67 250 250

5.0 60 4.16 2.64 3.34 250 250

4.80 3.04

8.7 75 7.20 4.57 5.77 250 250

8.32 5.28

15L or 15H 95-110 12.00 7.62 9.41 1000 250

12.47 7.92

14.40 9.14

25 150 23.00 14.60 15.70 2500 650

34.5 200 34.50 21.90 23.0

46 250 46.00 29.20 29.30

69 350 69.00 43.80 44.00

92 450 92.00 58.40 58.40

115 550 115.00 73.40 73.40

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138 650 138.00 88.00 88.00

2.2.2 Current Transformers

2.2.2.1 Current transformers shall conform to IEEE C57.13 for installation in metal-clad switchgear.

Standard 3-A secondary transformer shall be used.

2.2.2.2 Transformers shall be wound, bushing, bar or window type, as appropriate.

2.2.2.3 Transformers shall have single or double secondary winding as appropriate.

2.2.2.4 Transformers shall be complete with secondary short-circuiting device.

2.2.2.5 Window-type current transformers shall be indoor dry type construction with secondary current…