Generator Replacement for Technology Services.pdf

Generator Replacement for Technology Services Request for Proposals No. 26-009-075

Georgia Procurement Registry Event No. PE-65615-NONST-2026-000000082

NOTICE TO VENDORS

Brief Description of NEED: Fayette County Public Schools is seeking proposals with firm pricing to replace the generator located at our Technology/VoTech Building.

Service Location(s): Technology/VoTech Building, 205 LaFayette Avenue, Fayetteville, Georgia 30214

Complete solicitation documents may be obtained at www.fcboe.org. FCPS is not responsible for respondents and/or subcontractors not obtaining the information provided through the full set of contract documents.

Responses must be submitted via email, mail/parcel delivery, or hand delivery to the Fayette County Public Schools offices located at Facilities Services and directed to Jamie Marrero, Purchasing Associate. Envelopes should be sealed and marked conspicuously on the front with the solicitation name and number above.

SUBMISSION - BY HAND, MAIL OR COMMON COURIER

Fayette County Public Schools

ATTN: Jamie Marrero, Purchasing Department

Facilities Services

939 Goza Road, Fayetteville, Georgia 30215

SUBMISSION - BY EMAIL to: marrero.jamie@fcboe.org

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Generator Replacement for Technology Services (RFP 26-009-075)

Objective

Fayette County Public Schools (hereinafter FCPS or the District) is soliciting proposals via this Request for Proposals (hereinafter RFP) from interested and qualified respondents to provide and install a new generator, as specified within this solicitation, for Technology Services.

As is more fully explained in this RFP, an award, if made, will be made to the responsible and responsive respondent who provides the best solution to the described need, taking into consideration multiple evaluation factors as determined by the FCPS and defined herein.

It is the respondent’s responsibility to address all elements of this RFP. Any respondent failing to meet the terms and conditions herein may suffer a reduction in their evaluation score up to a complete rejection of their proposal.

Responses Due

Responses to this request for proposals are due no later than the date and time specified in the timeline of events either physically or electronically to the FCPS Purchasing Department located at Facilities Services, 939 Goza Road, Fayetteville, Georgia 30215. Proposals received after the specified date and time will not be considered.

Section A: Instructions to Respondents

1. Designated Representative

1.1. The FCPS Purchasing Department has designated the following staff member as the representative of the Department and District during the solicitation process: Jamie Marrero

2. Communication Restriction

2.1. From the date of issuance of this RFP until an award is made all communications must be through the designated representative listed above.

2.1.1. Failure to comply with this restriction or attempts to communicate with other Fayette County Public Schools staff may result in rejection of your proposal.

3. Respondent Registration

3.1. Respondents are encouraged to register with the designated representative listed above via email after reviewing this solicitation.

3.2. Respondents who register will automatically receive an email update with additional documents such as addenda and be notified of award issuance, even if they choose not to submit a proposal.

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4. Schedule of Events 4.1.

RFP Released Thursday, July 31, 2025

Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting Thursday, August 14, 2025 9:30AM (EST)

Respondent Questions Due Monday, August 18, 2025

Addenda Issued (if applicable) Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Proposals Due Before 10:00AM (EST), Friday, August 29, 2025

5. Georgia Open Records Act Compliance (O.C.G.A. § 50-18-70)

5.1. This solicitation and any resulting responses, evaluations, contracts, agreement, or purchase orders are subject to the Georgia Open Records Act and may be released publicly.

5.2. Pursuant to the act, for any records or documents marked as “confidential” or “trade secrets” the respondent must submit and attach to the records an affidavit affirmatively declaring that specific information in the records constitutes trade secrets according to O.C.G.A. § 10-1-761.

5.2.1. Failure to attach such an affidavit will result in the record being considered public and subject to release under the Georgia Open Records Act.

5.2.2. If FCPS determines that the specifically identified information does not constitute a trade secret, it shall notify the entity submitting the affidavit of its intent to disclose the information within ten days unless prohibited from doing so by an appropriate court order.

5.2.3. In the event the entity wishes to prevent disclosure of the requested records, the entity may file an action in superior court to obtain an order that the requested records are trade secrets exempt from disclosure. The entity filing such action shall serve the requestor with a copy of its court filing.

5.2.4. If the agency determines that the specifically identified information does constitute a trade secret, the agency shall withhold the records, and the requester may file an action in superior court to obtain an order that the requested records are not trade secrets and are subject to disclosure.

6. Solicitation Documents and Forms

6.1. Documents and forms required for submission as part of this RFP can be found on the FCPS Purchasing Department website.

6.2. Failure to include required submissions listed herein may result in a rejection of the proposal.

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6.3. A list of required forms is contained herein and additional submissions may be required per the specifications contained herein.

7. Proposal Delivery

7.1. Proposals should be sent to the FCPS Purchasing Department and must be received before the proposal due date and time specified in the solicitation.

7.2. Proposals may be submitted electronically, by mail, or hand-delivered to Facilities Services, 939 Goza Road, Fayetteville, Georgia 30215, Attention:

Purchasing Department.

7.3. No faxed or telephone proposals will be accepted or considered.

7.4. Proposals may be emailed to the designated representative if meeting the following guidelines:

7.4.1. Emailed proposals must be in a consistent, clear, and readable format and complete. (Adobe PDF format is preferred unless specified otherwise)

7.4.2. All proposal documents should be bound in one document. Multiple separate documents may result in evaluation score reductions.

8. Attachments

8.1. Any specification listed with “Must Include Attachment” should include a document within the proposal conforming to standards set forth.

8.2. All attachments must be clearly marked and labeled using the following format: Attachment #, Solicitation Reference, Respondent Name, Solicitation Title, and Number.

9. Proposal Format Requirements

9.1. The proposal should be typed and legible as well as formatted to comply with accessibility standards (refer to ADA and Section 508 compliance).

9.2. The solicitation document has been carefully organized. All sections, specifications/requirements, and appendices are numbered; therefore proposals should be organized in the same manner referencing the solicitation document when necessary.

9.3. Proposals must be submitted with the following sections clearly identified and delineated:

9.3.1. Letter of Interest

9.3.2. Technical Proposal

9.3.3. Qualifications and Experience

9.3.4. References

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9.3.5. Price/Cost

10. Multiple Proposals from the Same Respondent

10.1. Respondents may submit more than one proposal when offering multiple alternatives.

10.2. Proposals must be separate and each should conform to all terms and conditions within the solicitation.

10.3. Proposals must be labeled separately so as to easily identify different proposals from the same respondent.

Section B: Scope of Work and Specifications

1. Background and Project Overview

1.1. Fayette County Public Schools is seeking firm pricing to supply, deliver, and install a new generator at our Technology Services building. This generator will serve as an upgrade to the existing. All materials, delivery, equipment, and labor must be included in submitted proposal as this project is turn-key.

2. Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting

2.1. Pre-Bid Meeting will take place on Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 9:30AM

(EST). Meeting location will be at Fayette County Public Schools Technology/Votech Building located at, 205 LaFayette Avenue, Fayetteville, Georgia 30214. Contractors will need to meet in front of Building A, no later than the posted time.

3. Design/Technical Requirements and Specifications

3.1. All Technical Requirements and Specifications are attached to this solicitation with engineer drawings. (Please see attachment)

3.1.1. By submission of proposal, respondent verifies that their proposal meets or exceeds all technical requirements and specifications outlined in the attached document.

4. Performance and Service Requirements

4.1. Respondent must have valid certificates/licenses to perform the requested work, as required.

4.2. Respondent will be responsible for obtaining permits for this project.

4.3. Alternative brands can be submitted for consideration but must meet or exceed the technical specifications outlined in this solicitation.

4.4. Respondent maintain the operations of a temporary generator through the duration of this project, temporary generator will be supplied by Fayette County Public Schools Facilities Services.

4.5. Respondent will provide project status on a regular basis and report to David Kiblinger, Maintenance Supervisor.

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Section C: Evaluation of Proposals

1. Evaluation Committee

1.1. All proposals deemed responsive will be evaluated by a review committee composed of project administrators and end-users.

1.2. Criterions based on qualifications and experience, a submitted proposal, and price/cost will be used in the evaluation process.

2. Evaluation Methodology

2.1. The committee will perform a complete evaluation and verification process on a rating system of required proposal components contained herein based on an “Excellent”, “Good”, “Fair”, or “Poor” rating.

2.1.1. Excellent ratings will be issued four (4) points. Excellent ratings are issued when the proposed solution fully complies with the requirements of the specification and can be used as the high mark during the evaluation process.

2.1.2. Good ratings will be issued three (3) points. Good ratings are issued when the proposed solution partially complies with the requirements of the specification but meets the intended goals of the project.

2.1.3. Fair ratings will be issued either two (2) points or one (1) point. Fair ratings are issued when the proposed solution partially complies with the requirements of the specification but requires modification to meet the intended goals of the project.

2.1.4. Poor ratings will be issued zero (0) points. Poor ratings are issued when the proposed solution does not comply with the requirements of the specification or the specification is not addressed at all.

2.2. The committee will be the sole and final determiner of awarded points and whether or not a proposed solution complies with the specifications and intended goals of the project.

3. Interviews and Presentations

3.1. Post-proposal interviews and presentations may be required, in person at the committee’s direction or desire.

3.2. Submission of a proposal does not guarantee an interview or presentation.

3.3. Selection for interviews and presentations is at the sole discretion of the evaluation committee.

4. Contract Award and Negotiations

4.1. The evaluation committee will issue a recommendation to award following the outcome of its evaluation process.

4.2. The committee reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

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4.3. A recommendation to award does not guarantee a contract. Final approval from the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may be required.

4.4. Following a recommendation to award, the Superintendent or their designee may engage in final negotiations with the selected respondent.

Section D: General Terms and Conditions

The FCPS General Terms and Conditions are posted on the Purchasing Department website under the heading of Vendor Terms, Conditions, and Forms and attached to this solicitation.

By submission of a proposal, the respondent acknowledges they have read and understood these General Terms and Conditions as well as any terms and conditions contained herein.

Section E: Special Terms and Conditions

1. Contract Incorporation

1.1. This solicitation will be incorporated into any resulting contract.

1.2. When this solicitation and any resulting contract are in conflict, Fayette County Public Schools will determine the controlling method.

1.3. Only the Superintendent or his direct designee may sign or enter into a contract on behalf of Fayette County Public Schools.

2. Term

2.1. The proposal term will begin from the time of award through June 30, 2026, with no option to renew.

3. Quantities

3.1. Quantities listed within this solicitation are not guaranteed. Purchase orders will be issued for specific projects, as needed, for the term of this solicitation.

The Fayette County School District anticipates that this project will be completed. But, the project approval will be determined by the available budget allotment.

4. Cooperative Purchasing

4.1. This solicitation allows for other Fayette County, Georgia government entities, including local municipalities, to purchase from the awarded contract at the same prices quoted during the effective term pending an agreement between the awarded respondent(s) and the government entity.

5. Substitutions and Alternates

5.1. Products similar to or other than specified may be acceptable if in compliance with all requirements of these specifications and are of the same or better quality.

5.2. The respondent must provide substantiation that proposed substitution or alternate does not violate any other manufacturer's patents, patents allowed, or patents pending and that the alternate proposed meets the same specifications contained herein.

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5.3. The FCPS shall be the sole determiner of specification compliance and alternate acceptability.

5.4. No pre-proposal approval will be given for a proposed alternative.

6. Insurance Requirements

6.1. Respondents are required to submit a current and valid Certificate of

Insurance (COI) per the General Terms and Conditions and any specification contained herein.

6.2. Should the respondent choose to utilize subcontractors for installation or other matters, the respondent must provide a valid COI for the subcontractor per the requirements of the General Terms and Conditions.

Section F: Required Forms and Submissions

1. Required Respondent Submissions

1.1. Product Data: Fayette County School District must receive all product data that pertains to solicitations work scope, this includes but is not limited to;

1.2. Product Data Sheet: Manufacturer Data/Specifications Sheet

1.3. Product Certification: Submit manufacturer’s certification that products and materials comply with the requirements of the specifications.

1.4. Submit manufacturer's catalog cuts, material safety data sheets (MSDS), brochures, specifications;

1.5. Preparation, maintenance, and installation instructions and recommendations;

1.6. Storage, handling requirements, and recommendations.

1.7. Warranties: Submit warranty documents according to specifications (if applicable).

1.7.1. Include any and all manufacturer’s warranties for each item.

2. Cost Proposal

2.1. All respondents must include a separate cost proposal.

2.2. Pricing not entered in the cost proposal form will not be considered.

2.3. If pricing variations exist for different finishes/materials/options the respondent must include an attachment describing variations and associated costs.

2.4. Costs should be in line-item format detailing all costs applicable to the proposed solution and a grand total cost to execute the proposed solution fully.

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3. Letters of Recommendation

3.1. The respondent must include a minimum of three (3) letters of recommendation dated within the previous two (2) calendar years.

3.2. Letters must be from clients/customers who have engaged the respondent in previous services and must include details such as a description/scope of work, timeline and budget parameters, and assessment of the respondent’s ability to complete work/service as specified.

3.3. Each letter must contain contact information including organization/firm, contact name, telephone, and email.

3.4. Letters from organizations and projects similar to the scope and size of Fayette County Public Schools are preferred.

4. Solicitation Response Form

4.1. Respondents must complete a Solicitation Response Form attached hereto and available online at the Purchasing Department website.

4.2. This form must be placed on top, or as the first page of your proposal.

4.3. Failure to attach could result in a reduction in score or a rejection of your proposal.

5. Business Capability Information Questionnaire

5.1. Respondents must complete a Business Capability Form attached hereto and available online at the Purchasing Department website.

5.2. Failure to attach could result in a reduction in score or a rejection of your proposal.

6. Certificate of Insurance

6.1. The respondent must submit a current certificate of insurance detailing coverage limits as defined in this RFP and the FCPS General Terms and Conditions.

6.2. Failure to attach could result in a reduction in score or rejection of your proposal.

6.3. The selected respondent will be required to submit a COI naming Fayette County Public Schools as an additional insured party.

7. W-9 Form

7.1. The respondent must submit a current Internal Revenue Service W-9 Form complete with proper signature.

7.2. Failure to attach could result in a reduction in score or rejection of your proposal.

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8. E-Verify Documentation

8.1. The respondent must submit a completed E-Verify Compliance Form and

Affidavit as attached below.

8.2. Failure to attach could result in a reduction in score or rejection of your proposal.

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Cost Proposal

Proposed Generator Manufacturer: __________________________

Proposed Model: _____________________

Cost of Proposed Generator: $__________________

Warranty for Proposed Generator: (Circle all that apply)

Terms of Warranty: 1 Year 3 Year 5 Year 10 Year Limited Lifetime

Warranty Coverage: Parts Labor Parts & Labor

Warranty Comments: ________________________________________________

Cost of Installation of Proposed Generator: (Must include, but not limited to; labor, equipment, tools, delivery, shipping, and misc materials required to complete project) $________________________

Total Cost of Project: (Including all items above) $_________________________

Company Name Date

Signature Printed Name

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LAFAYETTE EDUCATION CENTER – TECHNOLOGY BUILDING 07/22/25

GENERATOR UPGRADE

FAYETTE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION

COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRICAL 260500 - 1

SECTION 260500 - COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRICAL 1

PART 1 - GENERAL 2

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS 3

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary 4

Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section. 5

1.2 SUMMARY 6

A. Basic electrical requirements, which are specifically applicable to all Division 26 Sections, 7 in addition to the requirements of Division 1 - General Requirements. 8

1.3 SUBMITTALS 9

A. Provide submittals. 10

B. Contractor shall provide a sufficient number of copies of manufacturer's data for review so 11 that the Architect, Engineer and Owner may each retain one copy, plus any additional 12 copies as required for contractor's and contractor's affiliates (subcontractors, suppliers, etc.) 13 usage. 14

C. Submittal data shall be assembled in complete sets and bound. 15

D. All submittal data for a trade shall be submitted at one time except as noted herein. 16

E. Data not submitted shall have a statement explaining why the data was not submitted. 17

F. The submittal shall include an index sheet listing each tab number and contents. 18

G. Submittals not conforming to any of the above requirements shall be rejected. 19

H. The contractor shall go to each specification section to determine all technical 20 information/data required and organize information/data using tabs for major headings as 21 follows: 22

1. Section 260519 - Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 23

a. Building wire and cable (600 volts and less) 24

b. Connectors, splices and terminations (600 volts and less) 25

c. Sleeves 26

2. Section 260533 - Raceways and Boxes for Electrical Systems 27

a. Rigid steel conduit 28

b. IMC 29

c. PVC coated steel conduit 30

d. EMT 31

e. Liquidtight flexible metal conduit 32

f. Non-metal conduit 33

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g. Conduit fittings and bodies 1

3. Section 262416 – Panelboards 2

a. Product data 3

b. Shop drawings 4

4. Section 263213 – Engine Generators 5

a. Rated capacities (data) 6

b. Operating characteristics (data) 7

c. Overall dimensions (shop drawings) 8

d. Weight (shop drawings) 9

e. Required clearances (shop drawings) 10

f. Location of connectors (shop drawings) 11

g. Wiring diagrams (shop drawings) 12

h. Warranty 13

5. Section 263600 – Transfer Switches 14

a. Product data 15

b. Shop drawings 16

I. Manufacturer's data sheets shall be marked to clearly indicate the manufacturer, model 17 number, size, color, accessories, required clearances, field connection details, weight 18 loading, electrical characteristics, capacities, etc. being submitted. Variations from 19 specifications shall be explained. Submittal preparer's name and telephone number shall be 20 listed on the index sheet. 21

J. Only manufacturers listed in specifications or addendums will be considered. 22

1.4 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS 23

A. All work installed under Division 16 shall conform to the current adopted Edition of 24

Building/Electrical Codes and their appropriate amendments: 25

1. NFPA 70 2023 National Electrical Code 26

2. Life Safety Code, NFPA 101 27

3. Requirements of the State of Georgia Fire Marshall's Office. 28

4. GA State Energy Code. 29

5. Standard Building Code 30

6. Standard Mechanical Code (Georgia Edition) 31

7. National Fire Alarm Code NFPA 72 32

8. Standard for Emergency and Standby Power Systems NFPA110 33

9. City of Fayetteville and Fayette County Codes 34

B. Obtain and pay for all permits, and request inspections from all authorities having 35 jurisdiction, in a timely manner. 36

C. Materials and Equipment included in Underwriter's Label Service shall bear that label. 37

Electrical equipment shall be UL approved as installed, and bear the UL label, unless noted 38 otherwise herein. 39

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D. Where requirements of these specifications differ from specified codes and ordinances, 1 conform to the more stringent requirements. 2

1.5 CONTRACTOR GUARANTEE 3

A. All equipment and materials furnished, and all work performed under these specifications, 4 shall be guaranteed to be free of defective materials and workmanship for a period of one 5 year (unless a longer period is specified elsewhere) after Architect's Final Certificate. 6

Upon notice of failure of any part of the guaranteed equipment during the guarantee period, 7 the affected part or parts shall be promptly replaced with new parts by the Contractor at no 8 additional cost to the Owner. All labor required to perform guarantee shall be included as 9 part of the complete guarantee warranty. 10

1.6 OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE (O&M) MANUALS 11

A. Three bound and indexed Operating and Maintenance Manuals shall be prepared by the 12

Contractor and be submitted for approval prior to delivery to operating personnel. Binders 13 shall be 3-ring commercial grade, complete with inside storage pockets, sheet protectors, 14 spine and front cover labels. 15

B. Operating and maintenance manuals shall also comply with Division 1 Section “Operation 16 and Maintenance Data. 17

1.7 PROJECT/SITE CONDITIONS 18

A. Install work in locations shown on Drawings, unless prevented by project conditions. Shift 19 or relocate equipment or systems to avoid conflicts with other trades. Modifications to the 20 work required to accommodate project conditions encountered in the field shall be made at 21 no additional cost to the contract. 22

B. Prepare drawings showing proposed rearrangement of Work to meet Project conditions, 23 including changes to Work specified in other Sections. Obtain permission of 24

Architect/Engineer before proceeding. 25

C. Install items so that there are no obstructions (e.g., pipes, conduits, etc.) blocking service 26 panels of the equipment, or preventing the removal of the equipment. 27

D. Electrical items are shown on drawings in approximate locations unless dimensioned. 28

Install at location required to serve intended purpose. Include installation within ten (10) 29 feet of location shown. 30

1.8 SEQUENCING AND SCHEDULING 31

A. Contractor shall coordinate work so as to avoid conflicts with other work in progress. 32

B. Work shall progress in a manner that will not interfere with other trades. The Division 26 33

Contractor shall have coordination meetings with all other Contractors to ensure that all 34 systems installed in "share areas" (e.g. ceiling plenums, mechanical rooms, etc.) are 35 coordinated and installed to insure proper fit and access. All costs required for the 36 coordination of the work between trades shall be borne solely by the Contractor. 37

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C. Contractor shall provide confirmation letters from the factory (not from the contractor) to 1 the Owner that long lead items have been ordered. Long lead items are defined as items 2 having longer than six-week fabrication schedules. See Section 01100 - Summary for 3 additional requirements. 4

1.9 ACCEPTABLE PRODUCTS 5

A. Where a manufacturer has been listed as being acceptable in the various specification 6 sections hereinafter for a certain product, it shall be understood that the manufacturer has 7 been approved as being capable of producing this product. This does not necessarily 8 constitute approval of his standard product. His product shall still comply with all of the 9 requirements and standards of this specification and not necessarily his standard 10 specification, to the extent that it might require special manufacture to meet the 11 requirement and standards of this specification. 12

B. Prior Approval: Substitutions of specified items and prior approvals of other manufacturers 13 will not be considered. 14

C. Addenda: If the substitution is allowed, such approval will be set forth in an Addendum. 15

D. Costs: All costs incurred by the acceptance of substitutions shall be borne by the 16 contractor. 17

1.10 DRAWINGS 18

A. General: Both the drawings and specifications shall be considered supplemental to one 19 another so that materials and labor required by one but not the other shall be supplied and 20 installed as though specifically called for by both. Where drawings and specification 21 conflict, Contractor shall conform to the more stringent or costly of the two requirements. 22

B. Scaling: The drawings are diagrammatic only and show generally the location of the 23 equipment, ducts and pipes but are not to be scaled. All dimensions shall be verified at the 24 building site. Prefabrication of work from the drawings shall be at the Contractor's risk. 25

C. Existing Conditions: It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to visit the site prior to 26 bidding the project and prior to beginning work to make himself familiar with existing 27 conditions. 28

1.11 PROTECTION OF MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT 29

A. Delivery, Storage and Handling: Deliver products to site in factory-fabricated protective 30 containers, with (where appropriate) factory-installed shipping skids and lifting lugs. Store 31 in clean, dry place and protect from weather and construction traffic. Handle carefully to 32 avoid damage to components, enclosures, and finish. 33

B. Prior to Final Construction Review: All materials and equipment shall be cleaned. 34

Chipped or scraped paint shall be retouched to match. 35

C. Equipment Painting: Equipment which has been damaged beyond the point of retouching 36 or has been retouched not to match the original finish shall be repainted in accordance with 37 the Architectural painting section. 38

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1.12 CLEANING 1

A. The Contractor shall maintain the site reasonably clean and free of excessive debris and 2 leftover materials at all times. All trash and debris shall be hauled from the job site on a 3 daily basis for disposal. Prior to testing and adjusting, equipment shall be clean and free of 4 any construction debris and litter. 5

B. Contractor shall meet all contractual requirements as related to site cleanliness including 6 dust control. 7

END OF SECTION 260500 8

LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES 260519 - 1

SECTION 260519 - LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES 1

PART 1 - GENERAL 2

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS 3

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary 4

Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section. 5

1.2 SUMMARY 6

A. This Section includes the following: 7

1. Building wires and cables rated 600 V and less. 8

2. Connectors, splices, and terminations rated 600 V and less. 9

3. Sleeves and sleeve seals for cables. 10

1.3 DEFINITIONS 11

A. EPDM: Ethylene-propylene-diene terpolymer rubber. 12

B. NBR: Acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber. 13

1.4 SUBMITTALS 14

A. Product Data: For each type of product indicated. 15

B. Qualification Data: For testing agency. 16

C. Field quality-control test reports. 17

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE 18

A. Comply with NFPA 70. 19

1.6 COORDINATION 20

A. Set sleeves in cast-in-place concrete, masonry walls, and other structural components as 21 they are constructed. 22

B. Determine required separation between this and other work. 23

C. Determine routing to avoid interference with other work. 24

PART 2 - PRODUCTS 25

2.1 CONDUCTORS AND CABLES 26

A. Available Manufacturers: Only products of domestic manufacturer will be accepted. 27

B. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the 28 following: 29

LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES 260519 - 2

1. Alcan Products Corporation; Alcan Cable Division. 1

2. American Insulated Wire Corp.; a Leviton Company. 2

3. General Cable Corporation. 3

4. Senator Wire & Cable Company. 4

5. Southwire Company. 5

6. Allied 6

7. Carol. 7

8. Pirelli. 8

9. Rome. 9

10. Triangle. 10

C. Copper Conductors: Comply with NEMA WC 70. 11

D. Conductor Insulation: Comply with NEMA WC 70 for Types THHN-THWN and XHHW. 12

2.2 CONNECTORS AND SPLICES 13

A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the 14 following: 15

1. AFC Cable Systems, Inc. 16

2. Hubbell Power Systems, Inc. 17

3. O-Z/Gedney; EGS Electrical Group LLC. 18

4. 3M; Electrical Products Division. 19

5. Tyco Electronics Corp. 20

6. Burndy Hydent. 21

7. Ilsco. 22

8. Thomas and Betts. 23

9. Ideal. 24

B. Description: Factory-fabricated connectors and splices of size, ampacity rating, material, 25 type, and class for application and service indicated. 26

1. Solderless Pressure Connectors: 3M Skotch-loks, T & B Freespring, or Ideal Wing 27

Nut for 10 AWG and smaller. 28

2. Compression Connectors: Burndy Hydent, Ilsco or Thomas and Betts, Color-Keyed 29 for 8 AWG and larger. 30

3. Terminal Lugs: Thomas and Betts STA-KON for 10 AWG and smaller; Thomas 31 and Betts Color-Keyed for 8 AWG and larger. Equal product as manufactured by 32

Burndy or Ilsco are acceptable. 33

2.3 SLEEVES FOR CABLES 34

A. Steel Pipe Sleeves: ASTM A 53/A 53M, Type E, Grade B, Schedule 40, galvanized steel, 35 plain ends. 36

B. Cast-Iron Pipe Sleeves: Cast or fabricated "wall pipe," equivalent to ductile-iron pressure 37 pipe, with plain ends and integral waterstop, unless otherwise indicated. 38

C. Sleeves for Rectangular Openings: Galvanized sheet steel with minimum 0.052- or 0.138-39 inch thickness as indicated and of length to suit application. 40

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D. Coordinate sleeve selection and application with selection and application of firestopping 1 specified in Division 7 Section "Through-Penetration Firestop Systems." 2

PART 3 - EXECUTION 3

3.1 CONDUCTOR MATERIAL APPLICATIONS 4

A. Feeders: Copper. Solid for No. 10 AWG and smaller; stranded for No. 8 AWG and larger. 5

B. Branch Circuits: Copper. Solid for No. 10 AWG and smaller; stranded for No. 8 AWG 6 and larger. 7

3.2 CONDUCTOR INSULATION APPLICATIONS AND WIRING METHODS 8

A. Service Entrance: Type XHHW, single conductors in raceway and duct bank. 9

B. Exposed Feeders: Type THHN-THWN, single conductors in raceway, 10

C. Feeders Concealed in Ceilings, Walls, Partitions, and Crawlspaces: Type THHN-THWN, 11 single conductors in raceway. 12

D. Feeders Concealed in Concrete, below Slabs-on-Grade, and Underground: Type THHN-13

THWN, single conductors in raceway. 14

E. Branch Circuits Concealed in Concrete, below Slabs-on-Grade, and Underground: 15

Type THHN-THWN, single conductors in raceway. 16

F. Class 1 Control Circuits: Type THHN-THWN, in raceway. 17

G. Class 2 Control Circuits: Type THHN-THWN, in raceway. 18

H. Insulation: ANSI/NFPA 70; Type XHHW insulation for circuits 6AWG and larger; Type 19

THHN/THWN insulation for circuits 8 AWG and smaller. At the contractor’s option, type 20

THHN/THWN insulation may be utilized throughout for all feeders and branch circuits. 21

3.3 INSTALLATION OF CONDUCTORS AND CABLES 22

A. Conceal cables in finished walls, ceilings, and floors, unless otherwise indicated. 23

B. Use manufacturer-approved pulling compound or lubricant where necessary; compound 24 used must not deteriorate conductor or insulation. Do not exceed manufacturer's 25 recommended maximum pulling tensions and sidewall pressure values. 26

C. Use pulling means, including fish tape, cable, rope, and basket-weave wire/cable grips, that 27 will not damage cables or raceway. 28

D. Identify and color-code conductors and cables according to Division 26 Section "Electrical 29

Identification." 30

E. Install products in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions. 31

F. Use conductor not smaller than 12 AWG for power and lighting circuits. 32

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G. Pull all conductors into raceway at same time. 1

H. Use suitable wire pulling lubricant for building wire 4 AWG and larger. 2

I. Neatly train and lace wiring inside boxes, equipment, and panelboards using nylon cable 3 ties by Thomas and Betts, Panduit or Ideal. 4

3.4 CONNECTIONS 5

A. Tighten electrical connectors and terminals according to manufacturer's published torque-6 tightening values. If manufacturer's torque values are not indicated, use those specified in 7

UL 486A and UL 486B. 8

B. Make splices and taps that are compatible with conductor material and that possess 9 equivalent or better mechanical strength and insulation ratings than unspliced conductors. 10

C. Wiring at Outlets: Install conductor at each outlet, with at least 6 inches of slack. 11

D. Clean conductor surfaces before installing lugs and connectors. 12

E. Make splices, taps, and terminations to carry full ampacity of conductors with no 13 perceptible temperature rise. 14

F. Where compression connectors are used for conductor splices and taps; tape uninsulated 15 conductors and connector with electrical tape to 150 percent of insulation rating of 16 conductor. 17

G. Use terminal lugs for connecting all stranded conductors and for all multiple connections to 18 terminals. 19

3.5 SLEEVE INSTALLATION FOR ELECTRICAL PENETRATIONS 20

A. Coordinate sleeve selection and application with selection and application of firestopping 21 specified in Division 7 Section "Through-Penetration Firestop Systems." 22

B. Concrete Slabs and Walls: Install sleeves for penetrations unless core-drilled holes or 23 formed openings are used. Install sleeves during erection of slabs and walls. 24

C. Use pipe sleeves unless penetration arrangement requires rectangular sleeved opening. 25

D. Rectangular Sleeve Minimum Metal Thickness: 26

1. For sleeve rectangle perimeter less than 50 inches and no side greater than 16 inches, 27 thickness shall be 0.052 inch. 28

2. For sleeve rectangle perimeter equal to, or greater than, 50 inches and 1 or more 29 sides equal to, or greater than, 16 inches, thickness shall be 0.138 inch. 30

E. Fire-Rated Assemblies: Install sleeves for penetrations of fire-rated floor and wall 31 assemblies unless openings compatible with firestop system used are fabricated during 32 construction of floor or wall. 33

F. Cut sleeves to length for mounting flush with both wall surfaces. 34

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G. Extend sleeves installed in floors 2 inches above finished floor level. 1

H. Size pipe sleeves to provide 1/4-inch annular clear space between sleeve and cable unless 2 sleeve seal is to be installed. 3

I. Seal space outside of sleeves with grout for penetrations of concrete and masonry and with 4 approved joint compound for gypsum board assemblies. 5

J. Interior Penetrations of Non-Fire-Rated Walls and Floors: Seal annular space between 6 sleeve and cable, using joint sealant appropriate for size, depth, and location of joint 7 according to Division 7 Section "Joint Sealants." 8

K. Fire-Rated-Assembly Penetrations: Maintain indicated fire rating of walls, partitions, 9 ceilings, and floors at cable penetrations. Install sleeves and seal with firestop materials 10 according to Division 7 Section "Through-Penetration Firestop Systems." 11

L. Roof-Penetration Sleeves: Seal penetration of individual cables with flexible boot-type 12 flashing units applied in coordination with roofing work. 13

M. Aboveground Exterior-Wall Penetrations: Seal penetrations using sleeves and mechanical 14 sleeve seals. Size sleeves to allow for 1-inch annular clear space between pipe and sleeve 15 for installing mechanical sleeve seals. 16

N. Underground Exterior-Wall Penetrations: Install cast-iron "wall pipes" for sleeves. Size 17 sleeves to allow for 1-inch annular clear space between cable and sleeve for installing 18 mechanical sleeve seals. 19

3.6 FIRESTOPPING 20

A. Apply firestopping to electrical penetrations of fire-rated floor and wall assemblies to 21 restore original fire-resistance rating of assembly according to Division 7 Section 22

"Through-Penetration Firestop Systems." 23

3.7 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL 24

A. Tests and Inspections: 25

1. After installing conductors and cables and before electrical circuitry has been 26 energized, test for compliance with requirements. 27

a. Verify continuity of each branch circuit. 28

2. Perform each visual and mechanical inspection and electrical test stated in NETA 29

Acceptance Testing Specification. Certify compliance with test parameters. 30

B. Remove and replace malfunctioning units and retest as specified above. 31

END OF SECTION 260519 32

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SECTION 262416 - PANELBOARDS 1

PART 1 - GENERAL 2

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS 3

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary 4

Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section. 5

1.2 SUMMARY 6

A. This Section includes the following: 7

1. Distribution panelboards. 8

2. Lighting and appliance branch-circuit panelboards. 9

1.3 DEFINITIONS 10

A. EMI: Electromagnetic interference. 11

B. GFCI: Ground-fault circuit interrupter. 12

C. RFI: Radio-frequency interference. 13

D. RMS: Root mean square. 14

E. SPDT: Single pole, double throw. 15

1.4 SUBMITTALS 16

A. Product Data: For each type of panelboard, overcurrent protective device, transient voltage 17 suppression device, accessory, and component indicated. Include dimensions and 18 manufacturers' technical data on features, performance, electrical characteristics, ratings, 19 and finishes. 20

B. Shop Drawings: For each panelboard and related equipment. 21

1. Dimensioned plans, elevations, sections, and details. Show tabulations of installed 22 devices, equipment features, and ratings. Include the following: 23

a. Enclosure types and details for types other than NEMA 250, Type 1. 24

b. Bus configuration, current, and voltage ratings. 25

c. Short-circuit current rating of panelboards and overcurrent protective devices. 26

d. Features, characteristics, ratings, and factory settings of individual overcurrent 27 protective devices and auxiliary components. 28

2. Wiring Diagrams: Power, signal, and control wiring. 29

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C. Panelboard Schedules: For installation in panelboards. 1

D. Operation and Maintenance Data: For panelboards and components to include in 2 emergency, operation, and maintenance manuals. In addition to items specified in 3

Division 1 Section " Closeout Procedures and Operation and Maintenance Data," include 4 the following: 5

1. Manufacturer's written instructions for testing and adjusting overcurrent protective 6 devices. 7

2. Time-current curves, including selectable ranges for each type of overcurrent 8 protective device. 9

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE 10

A. Source Limitations: Obtain panelboards, overcurrent protective devices, components, and 11 accessories through one source from a single manufacturer. 12

B. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in 13

NFPA 70, Article 100, by a testing agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, 14 and marked for intended use. 15

C. Comply with NEMA PB 1. 16

D. Comply with NFPA 70. 17

1.6 PROJECT CONDITIONS 18

A. Environmental Limitations: Rate equipment for continuous operation under the following 19 conditions, unless otherwise indicated: 20

1. Ambient Temperature: Not exceeding 104°F. 21

2. Altitude: Not exceeding 6600 feet. 22

B. Service Conditions: NEMA PB 1, usual service conditions, as follows: 23

1. Ambient temperatures within limits specified. 24

2. Altitude not exceeding 6600 feet. 25

1.7 COORDINATION 26

A. Coordinate layout and installation of panelboards and components with other construction 27 that penetrates walls or is supported by them, including electrical and other types of 28 equipment, raceways, piping, and encumbrances to workspace clearance requirements. 29

B. Coordinate size and location of concrete bases. Cast anchor-bolt inserts into bases. 30

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1.8 EXTRA MATERIALS 1

A. Furnish extra materials described below that match products installed and that are 2 packaged with protective covering for storage and identified with labels describing 3 contents. 4

1. Keys: Two spares for each type of panelboard cabinet lock. 5

PART 2 - PRODUCTS 6

2.1 MANUFACTURERS 7

A. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the 8 following: 9

1. Panelboards, Overcurrent Protective Devices, Controllers, Contactors, and 10

Accessories: 11

a. Eaton Corporation; Cutler-Hammer Products. 12

b. General Electric Co.; Electrical Distribution & Protection Div. 13

c. Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc. 14

d. Square D. 15

2. Transient Voltage Suppression Panelboards: 16

a. Liebert Corporation. 17

b. Advance Protection Technologies (APT) 18

c. Emerson 19

2.2 MANUFACTURED UNITS 20

A. Fabricate and test panelboards according to IEEE 344 to withstand seismic forces defined 21 in Division 26 Section "Electrical Supports and Seismic Restraints." 22

B. Enclosures: Flush- and surface-mounted cabinets. NEMA PB 1, Type 1. 23

1. Rated for environmental conditions at installed location. 24

a. Outdoor Locations: NEMA 250, Type 3R. 25

b. Kitchen Areas: NEMA 250, Type 4X, stainless steel. 26

c. Other Wet or Damp Indoor Locations: NEMA 250, Type 4. 27

d. Indoor Locations: NEMA 250, Type 1. 28

2. Front: Secured to box with concealed trim clamps. For surface-mounted fronts, 29 match box dimensions; for flush-mounted fronts, overlap box. Provide with 30 standard flush door and lock, all keyed alike. 31

3. Hinged Front Cover: Entire front trim hinged to box and with standard door within 32 hinged trim cover. 33

4. Skirt for Surface-Mounted Panelboards: Same gage and finish as panelboard front 34 with flanges for attachment to panelboard, wall, and ceiling or floor. 35

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5. Gutter Extension and Barrier: Same gage and finish as panelboard enclosure; 1 integral with enclosure body. Arrange to isolate individual panel sections. 2

6. Finish: Manufacturer's standard grey enamel finish over corrosion-resistant 3 treatment or primer coat. 4

7. Directory Card: With transparent protective cover, mounted in metal frame, inside 5 panelboard door. 6

C. Phase and Ground Buses: 7

1. Material: Tin-plated aluminum. 8

2. Equipment Ground Bus: Adequate for feeder and branch-circuit equipment ground 9 conductors; bonded to box. Provide in all panelboards. 10

3. Extra-Capacity Neutral Bus: Neutral bus rated 200 percent of phase bus and UL 11 listed as suitable for nonlinear loads. Provide where 5-wire configuration is 12 indicated. 13

D. Conductor Connectors: Suitable for use with conductor material. 14

1. Main and Neutral Lugs: Mechanical type. 15

2. Ground Lugs and Bus Configured Terminators: Compression type. 16

3. Feed-Through Lugs: Mechanical type suitable for use with conductor material. 17

Locate at opposite end of bus from incoming lugs or main device. 18

4. Extra-Capacity Neutral Lugs: Rated 200 percent of phase lugs mounted on extra-19 capacity neutral bus. 20

E. Service Equipment Label: UL labeled for use as service equipment for panelboards with 21 main service disconnect switches. 22

F. Future Devices: Mounting brackets, bus connections, and necessary appurtenances 23 required for future installation of devices. 24

2.3 PANELBOARD SHORT-CIRCUIT RATING 25

A. Fully rated to interrupt symmetrical short-circuit current available at terminals. 26

B. Minimum Integrated Short Circuit Rating: 14,000 amperes rms symmetrical for 480 volt 27 panelboards or 10,000 amperes rms symmetrical for 208 volt panelboards; unless noted 28 otherwise on Drawings. 29

2.4 DISTRIBUTION PANELBOARDS 30

A. Doors: Concealed hinges; secured with flush latch with tumbler lock; keyed alike. 31

B. Main Overcurrent Protective Devices: Circuit breaker. 32

C. Branch Overcurrent Protective Devices: 33

1. Molded Case Circuit Breakers: NEMA AB 1; bolt-on type thermal magnetic trip 34 circuit breakers, with common trip handle for all poles. Circuit breakers shall be 35 listed as suitable for use with 75 degrees C conductor. 36

2. Bolt-on circuit breakers, shall be replaceable without disturbing adjacent units. 37

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2.5 TRANSIENT VOLTAGE SUPPRESSION 1

A. Transient control systems: where noted on drawings, provide Emerson Network Power 2

#DMK-C transient control systems Liebert “Hybrid Advantage@ or equal by Transtector. 3

Install adjacent (within 10 feet) to applicable panelboards. Provide conduit and conductors 4 as schedules for interconnection. 5

2.6 OVERCURRENT PROTECTIVE DEVICES 6

A. Molded-Case Circuit Breaker: UL 489, with interrupting capacity to meet available fault 7 currents. 8

1. Thermal-Magnetic Circuit Breakers: Inverse time-current element for low-level 9 overloads, and instantaneous magnetic trip element for short circuits. Adjustable 10 magnetic trip setting for circuit-breaker frame sizes 250 A and larger. 11

B. Molded-Case Circuit-Breaker Features and Accessories: Standard frame sizes, trip ratings, 12 and number of poles. 13

1. Lugs: Mechanical style, suitable for number, size, trip ratings, and conductor 14 materials. 15

2. Application Listing: Appropriate for application; Type SWD for switching 16 fluorescent lighting loads; Type HACR for heating, air-conditioning, and 17 refrigerating equipment. 18

3. Shunt Trip: 120-V trip coil energized from separate circuit, set to trip at 55 percent 19 of rated voltage. 20

4. Multipole units enclosed in a single housing or factory-assembled to operate as a 21 single unit. 22

2.7 CONTROLLERS 23

A. Controller Disconnect Switches: integrally mounted and interlocked with controller. 24

Provide coil clearing contacts. 25

1. Auxiliary Contacts: Integral with disconnect switches to de-energize external 26 control-power source. 27

B. Contactors in Main Bus: NEMA ICS 2, Class A, mechanically held general-purpose 28 controller. 29

1. Control-Power Source: Control-power transformer, with fused primary and 30 secondary terminals, connected to main bus ahead of contactor connection. 31

2. Coil(s) Voltage 120 volts, 60 hertz, from separate source. 32

3. Switched Poles: Three (3). 33

4. Contact Rating: As scheduled on Drawings. 34

5. Contactor shall be furnished where applicable, in factory assembled panelboard 35 enclosures. Provide line-side lugs to receive incoming feeder(s). 36

2.8 ACCESSORY COMPONENTS AND FEATURES 37

A. Furnish accessory set including tools and miscellaneous items required for overcurrent 38 protective device test, inspection, maintenance, and operation. 39

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B. Provide filler plates for unused spaces in panelboards. 1

PART 3 - EXECUTION 2

3.1 INSTALLATION 3

A. Install panelboards and accessories according to NEMA PB 1.1. 4

B. Comply with mounting and anchoring requirements specified in Division 16 Section 5

"Electrical Supports and Seismic Restraints." 6

C. Top of Panel Height: Panelboards with box dimensions of 53 inches or less in height shall 7 be installed with top of panel at 6 ft.-6 in. Panels with box dimensions in excess of 53 8 inches in height shall be installed such that the operating handle of the uppermost device is 9

72 inches above finished floor. 10

D. Mount plumb and rigid without distortion of box. Mount recessed panelboards with fronts 11 uniformly flush with wall finish. 12

E. Install overcurrent protective devices and controllers. 13

1. Set field-adjustable switches and…