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CITY OF AUSTIN

AUSTIN WATER UTILITY

PROJECT MANUAL

Austin Water Utility Submersible Lift Station Specifications

VOLUME 2 of 3

GREGG MANOR LIFT STATION & OFFSITE WWFM

C.I.P. PROJECT NUMBER: 3353.146

SOLICITATION NUMBER: IFB 6100 CLMC1155

CITY OF AUSTIN

Austin Water Utility 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Dr.

Austin, Texas 78752

PREPARED BY:

QUIDDITY ENGINEERING, LLC

FIRM REGISTRATION NUMBER: F-23290

LAND SURVEYORS REGISTRATION NUMBER: 10046100

912 S. CAPITAL OF TEXAS HIGHWAY, SUITE 300

AUSTIN, TEXAS 78741

3353.146

6100 CLMC1

July 2026

July 2026

INTERIM REV

NOT INTENDED FOR CONST

BIDDING OR PERMIT PUR

P.E. SERIAL NO.:

DATE:

ENGINEER:

JULY 2026

41075

C.J. TROUTT, P.E.

VIEW

TRUCTION,

RPOSES.03-07-20228/10/20239/25/202310/03/202310/09/202312/10/202507/28/26

7/28/20267/29/26

Bidding Requirements, Contract Forms and Conditions of the Contract Table of Contents

Rev. 02/27/2026 Table of Contents Page 1 of 2

City Standard Technical Specifications

Series 200

02500 06/19/2025 ACCESS ROAD

02800 06/19/2025 SITE REQUIREMENTS

02805 06/19/2025 CHAIN LINK SECURITY FENCE

Series 1000

10435 06/19/2025 LIFT STATION SIGN

10522 06/19/2025 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

Series 1100

11305 06/19/2025 SUBMERSIBLE NON-CLOG SEWAGE PUMPS

11309 06/19/2025 WET WELL AERATION ODOR CONTROL SYSTEM

Series 1300

13035 06/19/2025 LIFT STATION VALVE VAULT

13040 06/19/2025 LIFT STATION FLOW METER VAULTS

13120 06/19/2025 ELECTRICAL CONTROL ENCLOSURE

13310 06/19/2025 TRANSIT TIME FLOW METER

13319 06/19/2025 POLYMER CONCRETE WET WELL

Series 1500

15065 06/19/2025 SUBMERSIBLE PIPING

15202 06/19/2025 JIB CRANE AND ELECTRICAL HOIST

15501 06/19/2025 SUBMERSIBLE WASTEWATER VALVES

Series 1600

16010 08/22/2016 ELECTRICAL GENERAL PROVISIONS

16011 09/30/2015 IDENTIFICATIONS

16012 08/22/2016 POWER SYSTEMS STUDY AND ARC FLASH

16020 09/30/2015 UTILITIES

16120 08/22/2016 480 V MOTOR CONTROL CENTER

16130 09/30/2015 BOXES AND CABINETS

16140 09/30/2015 WIRING DEVICES

16150 09/01/2016 RACEWAYS, FITTINGS AND SUPPORTS

16191 10/24/2016 MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT

16200 09/30/2015 WIRES CONDUCTOR CABLES – 600V AND BELOW

16205 09/30/2015 WIRE AND CABLE TAGGING

16210 08/22/2016 EMERGENCY GENERATOR

Document Number

Revision Date

Document Name

VOLUME 2

02/27/2026 Table of Contents

Bidding Requirements, Contract Forms and Conditions of the Contract Table of Contents

Rev. 02/27/2026 Table of Contents Page 2 of 2

16263 09/16/2024 120 VAC UNINTERRUPTABLE POWER SUPPLY

16400 08/22/2016 SURGE PROTECTION DEVICES

16440 08/22/2016 DISCONNECT SWITCHES AND ENCLOSED CIRCUIT BREAKERS

16460 08/22/2016 DRY TYPE TRANSFORMERS – 600 VOLTS AND BELOW

16500 08/22/2016 PANELBOARDS

16520 02/02/2012 SITE LIGHTING

16524 08/22/2016 480 V AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH

16550 08/22/2016 GROUNDING

16710 02/28/2015 PLC BASED REMOTE TELEMETRY UNIT, RTU

16720 03/31/2015 ANNUNCIATOR

16920 11/08/2017 BUBBLER SYSTEM

16941 08/22/2016 SUBMERSIBLE LEVEL TRANSDUCER

16942 08/22/2016 DIGITAL INDICATOR CONTROLLER

16943 08/22/2016 TEMPERATURE TRANSMITTER (RTD)

16950 04/28/2018 CALIBRATION AND TESTING

Special Specifications

SS 15551 07/17/2025 FIBERGLASS SLIDING GATES

SS 17330 06/19/2025 SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS

ACCESS ROAD

SECTION 02500

Ver. March 2023 02500 Gregg Manor Lift Station & Offsite WWFM Page 1 of 4 Rev. 06/19/25 By Quiddity Engineering

PART I – GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY

A. The work performed under this Section shall include: providing all labor, materials, equipment and related items necessary to furnish and construct an all weather lift station access road. All work shall conform to the City of Austin Standard Specifications.

1.02 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

A. City Standard Technical Specifications for road design and construction.

B. Subsurface Investigation.

C. Site requirements of Specification 02800.

D. Design drawings shall be part of the lift station plan submittal.

PART II – PRODUCTS

2.01 ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS

2.02 MATERIALS/CONSTRUCTION

A. Ribbon Curbing

1. A one-foot-wide flat ribbon curbing with two rows of number four rebar is required in construction on asphalt roads only. Cement is to be domestic portland cement with regular aggregate mixed to form concrete at 3000 psi at twenty-eight days.

C. Asphalt

1. Hot mix asphaltic pavement, a minimum of (1 1/2) inches thick may be used in areas that are not prone to erosion.

D. Concrete

1. Concrete pavement with # 5 steel rebar reinforcement is to be used in high erosion areas or where other design conditions warrant.

E. Exposed Aggregate

1. Exposed aggregate concrete pavement with # 5 steel rebar reinforcement may be used as an option for aesthetic appearance.

F. Concrete Pavers

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1. In environmentally sensitive areas “open type” concrete pavers that allow grass to grow through may be installed as an option for aesthetic appearance.

2. The pavers must be rated for HS-20 vehicular traffic.

3. Installation

a. Remove soil 5” to 15” in depth depending upon area. Unstable or unconsolidated subgrade material must be excavated per design.

b. Compact subsoil and subsurface areas. Spread clean sand, leveling course to depth of 1”-2” and screed level and set paver.

c. Allow soil mix to settle to ½” below paver surface and seed or plug selected turf grasses per design.

G. Base material and subgrade preparation shall meet or exceed the requirements of the City of Austin Standard Specifications for road construction.

H. Two (2) six (6) foot long City of Austin Standard concrete tire stops shall be installed at the end of the access road six (6) feet in front of the electrical control building, and fixed in place.

2.03 FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS

A. The access road shall be a minimum of twelve (12) feet wide with one foot wide flat, ribbon curbing.

B. The road shall not exceed a maximum slope of 12 percent. Refer to Specification 02800.

C. Access roads must have a paved turn-around area. Refer to standard lift station site layout plan.

D. The road shall be constructed of either asphalt, concrete, exposed aggregate concrete, or concrete pavers on suitable road base as design conditions warrant.

E. The access roadway shall be designed to accommodate a service tractor-trailer up to 64 feet in length unless written documentation from the City’s contractor service hauler indicates that a shorter design vehicle will be used for accessing the proposed site.

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PART III – EXECUTION

3.08 TESTING AND INSPECTION

A. Testing

1. All materials used in the construction of an access road shall meet or exceed the testing requirements of the City of Austin Standard Specifications.

2. During construction, the Contractor will meet with the City of Austin inspector and inspect the project during key construction phases. Any deficiencies identified must be corrected before construction may proceed.

B. Inspection

1. Upon completion of the project, the Contractor will meet with the City of

Austin Project Manager and inspect the project. Any deficiencies identified must be corrected prior to final acceptance of the project by the City of Austin Water Utility.

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SIDED PRINTING.

SITE REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 02800

Ver. March 2023 02800 Gregg Manor Lift Station & Offsite WWFM

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This section specifies the general methods and requirements applicable to the development of a lift station site.

A. Austin Water Utility Lift Station Specifications

B. City of Austin Standard Specifications

C. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Regulations

1.03 REFERENCES (NOT USED)

1.04 DEFINITIONS (NOT USED)

1.05 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

A. Site Selection

1. In the selection of a site for a lift station, consideration shall be given to minimizing noise, odor, and other nuisance potential. The lift station site shall be located at least 100 feet from any building. A buffer zone is required between the lift station and its surrounding environment and shall contain natural vegetation and any other acceptable method to enable the lift station to blend into the surrounding environment.

2. The station site shall not be subject to flooding. Entrance hatches and all vents shall be at least one foot above the 100-year flood level. The

Electrical enclosure/building shall be at least two feet above the 100-year flood level.

3. The lift station site shall be well-drained away from any surrounding structures and shall be easily accessible from a street or highway to satisfy TCEQ 217.

B. Security Fence

1. The lift station site shall be enclosed by a security fence. All slabs, equipment and utilities shall be located within the fenced area no less than five (5) feet from the fence.

C. Access Road

1. The station shall have an all-weather access road with turn-around area.

Refer to Specification 02500 Access Road.

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D. Easements

1. A separate recorded water and wastewater lift station easement is required. The easement shall cover the entire site and include a three (3) foot wide boundary outside and around the security fence. This easement must be secured and recorded prior to final acceptance of the lift station.

2. A separate recorded water and wastewater utility and access road easement is required. This easement shall be a minimum of 25 feet in width. The easement shall be shown on construction plans.

3. Easements shall be marked with iron pins.

E. Emergency Generator

1. An emergency generator for providing backup electrical power shall be required. The emergency generator shall be sized to run all equipment simultaneously, including all pumps, blowers, odor control, HVAC, instrumentation, lighting, and receptacles. Refer to Specification 16210

Emergency Generator.

F. Potable Water

1. All lift station sites must be provided with potable water service. A water service extension may be required if water utility lines are not near the site. The necessity for a water service extension will be determined on a case by case basis.

2. The service line must be sized to provide adequate water flow and pressure for wash-down purposes and irrigation of landscaping.

3. A reduced pressure zone backflow preventer (RPZ) is required at the point of connection to the water utility main. The required unit shall be a

Watts Reduced Pressure Zone Backflow Prevention System #009 with freeze proof cover. Provide backflow preventer report prepared by a certified tester indicating the device is installed correctly and operating properly.

4. A potable water yard hydrant with a hose connection vacuum breaker to prevent backflow shall be installed inside the lift station yard in a convenient location near the wet well. The yard hydrant shall be a

Freezeless Iowa Yard Hydrant Model Y34 or approved equal. The bury depth shall be a minimum of 2 feet. The hose connection vacuum breaker shall be constructed of brass with hose threaded connectors.

5. A minimum of a 5/8 inch water meter is required. All fees and associated installation costs shall be the responsibility of contractor or developer.

6. All exposed above ground water piping shall be freeze protected.

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G. Lift Station Yard

1. All disturbed site areas not receiving impervious cover shall be revegetated. Restoration shall include a soil bed at least 4 inches thick revegetated with a native seed mix in accordance with City of Austin

Standard Specification No. 6096 (Native Seeding and Planting for

Restoration). The Contractor shall stockpile native soil at the beginning of construction for use in the revegetation efforts. In the event the volume of native soils available is not sufficient to provide a 4” thick soil bed, the contractor shall supplement the native soils with a similar imported material. The native soil and the imported material shall be blended prior to placement.

H. Landscaping

1. If required by the City of Austin, landscaping shall be required. The site shall be landscaped following xeriscape principles of minimal watering requirements and low maintenance. The landscaping plan shall be designed to provide a visual 5-ft buffer/barrier between the site facilities and the property boundaries and shall be compatible with the expected surrounding neighborhood. Grass areas shall be established with buffalo grass (or similar short native grass). If necessary, irrigation systems shall be installed with programmable controllers to provide only sufficient water to sustain vegetation through their initial planting period and during prolonged periods of no rainfall.

I. Pump Around Manhole

1. A polymer concrete manhole, meeting city standard specifications shall be constructed within the lift station yard on the gravity inflow line. The manhole shall be located in an accessible area to provide a suction point for pump around operation.

1.06 SUBMITTALS (NOT USED)

1.07 QUALITY ASSURANCE (NOT USED)

1.08 DELIVERY STORAGE AND HANDLING (NOT USED)

1.09 PRODUCT/SITE CONDITIONS (NOT USED)

1.10 WARRANTY (NOT USED)

1.11 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS (NOT USED)

1.12 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT (NOT USED)

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PART II – PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART III – EXECUTION (NOT USED)

END OF SECTION

CHAIN LINK SECURITY FENCE

SECTION 02805

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PART I - GENERAL

This item shall consist of furnishing and installing of a chain link security fence complete in place. The fence shall be constructed of 6-feet high chain link fabric with 3 strands of barb wire hung on a single outrigger for a total height of 7 feet.

1.02 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

A. All fencing materials shall be provided by a manufacturer who is fully experienced, reputable, and qualified in the manufacture of the materials to be furnished.

B. The security fencing and gates shall be installed by a contractor or subcontractor regularly engaged and fully experienced, reputable, and qualified in the installation of such fencing systems. The security fencing and gates shall be installed in accordance with the best practices and methods and shall comply with these specifications as applicable.

1.03 REFERENCES (NOT USED)

1.04 DEFINITIONS (NOT USED)

1.05 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

A. The following specifications of the issues listed below, but referred thereafter by basic designation only, form a part of this specification.

1.06 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit to the Owner/Engineer for approval, complete submittals in accordance with Section 01300 Submittals, including detailed product information and data covering all materials and accessories used. Submittal information shall be provided for all items listed in section 2.1 Fence Materials of this specification. No materials or accessories shall be delivered to, accepted at, or stored upon the construction site before complete submittals for those materials or accessories are approved.

1.07 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. The installation of any approved substitution is the Contractor's responsibility.

Any changes required for the installation of any approved substitution must be made to the satisfaction of the City of Austin Water Utility representative and without additional cost to the owner.

1.08 DELIVERY STORAGE AND HANDLING (NOT USED)

1.09 PRODUCT/SITE CONDITIONS (NOT USED)

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1.10 WARRANTY

A. The Contractor shall guarantee the fence against faulty or inadequate design, improper assembly or erection, and defective workmanship, materials, or other failures. The Contractor shall also furnish a written warranty agreeing to furnish and install, at his own expense, any part of the fence proving to be defective within 12-months from the date of final acceptance by the City of Austin.

2.01 ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS (NOT USED)

All materials provided for this work shall be new and unused. If materials are temporarily stored on site, fence fabric and posts shall be neatly stacked off the ground in a secured area. All other parts and barbed wire shall be neatly stored in a secured storage building, protected from theft, vandalism, and the weather.

A. Galvanizing

1. All surfaces of all component parts of the fence shall be hot-dip galvanized. A minimum 2.0 ounces of zinc coating per square foot of surface shall be applied unless otherwise specified. Fencing, including all posts, top rails, fabric, barbed wire and extension arms, gates, and all hardware and accessories shall be zinc coated after fabrication, using ASTM standards.

2. The uniformity of the zinc coating shall be determined by visual inspection.

Excessive roughness, blisters, salammoniac spots, bruises, and flaking, if present to any considerable extent, shall provide a basis for rejection.

B. W&M 9 gauge wire woven into 2-inch mesh with a diamond count of 20 and ½.

The fabric’s top and bottom selvages shall be twisted and barbed. The fabric shall be manufactured in accordance with ASTM 392. Class 2 requirements and hot-dip galvanized after weaving. The wire in the fabric shall withstand a breaking strength test of 1290LbF per ASTM A370 standards (after galvanizing).

C. Terminal Posts

1. Terminal posts (corner posts, end posts, pull posts) shall be Type 1, nominal

2.875-inch schedule 40 steel pipe conforming to ASTM A120, minimum weight 5.79 pounds per linear foot.

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D. Line Posts

Line posts shall be Type 1, nominal 2.375-inch schedule 40 steel conforming to ASTM A120, minimum weight 3.65 pounds per linear foot.

E. Gate Posts

1. Gateposts shall be steel pipe conforming to ASTM A120 per the following sizes:

Gate Length Pipe Size Min. Weight O.D. Per Ft.

Up to 10’ 4 inches 9.11 pounds Over 10’ to 16’ 6-5/8 inches 18.97 pounds

F. Top Rail

1. Top rails shall be Type 1, nominal 1.66 inch O.D. Steel pipe conforming to

ASTM A120, minimum weight 2.27 pounds per linear foot. Top rails may be provided in random lengths averaging 20 feet.

G. Rail Couplings

1. Sleeve type couplings shall be provided to join lengths of top rail to make rigid connections. Couplings shall be a minimum 7 inches long.

H. Bracing

1. Brace members shall be of the same material as the top rail. Tension rods shall be 3/8-inch minimum diameter and shall be tightened with a turnbuckle.

I. Extension Arms (Post Tops)

1. Extension arms/post tops shall be one-piece, malleable iron, 45 degree, single outrigger-type capable of supporting three strands of barbed wire on each arm. Each arm shall extend to a point approximately 12 inches our (away) from the plane of the fence fabric. The extension arms shall be designed to prevent entry of water or moisture into tubular posts. A hole shall be provided for acceptance of the top rail on line posts and for secure termination of the top rail at all terminal posts. Extension arms shall be capable of supporting a 250-pound load at the end of the extension arm without deflection or deformation.

J. Stretcher bars and Attachment Clips

1. Stretcher bars shall 3/16 X ¾ inch steel bars cut 6 feet long. Attachment clips shall be minimum 11 gauge pressed steel bands. Bolts for securing attachment clips shall be 5/16 inch minimum diameter carriage bolts with lock washer and nuts.

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K. Fabric Ties

1. Fabric ties shall be minimum 6 gauge wire ties.

L. Tension Wire

1. Tension wire shall be 7 gauge, galvanized coil spring wire. “Hog Rings” for attaching the fabric to the tension wire shall be galvanized or stainless steel.

M. Barbed Wire

1. Barbed wire shall be ASTM A121, No 12-1/2 W&M gauge with 4-point barbs of 14-gauge wire at 5-inch maximum spacing. Barbed wire shall be galvanized to Class III requirements (0.80 ounces minimum of zinc coating per square foot of wire surface).

N. Gate Frames

1. Gate frames shall be welded, watertight, rigid frames of 1-7/8 inch O.D. steel

Pipe conforming to ASTM A 120, minimum weight 2.72 pounds per linear foot or 2 inch square tubing of equal weight. Frames shall have adequate internal bracing and 3/8 inch minimum diameter tension rods (with turnbuckles) to prevent sagging.

O. Hardware

1. Provide suitable brackets for attaching top rails and bracing at terminal, end, gate, and pull posts. Provide suitable catch block keepers to hold gates in the open position. Provide suitable yokes and slide bars to secure (in the ground) and padlock double swing gates at the center point. Provide suitable mechanism for each single swing gate to permit padlocking.

P. Grounding Rods, Wire, & Fittings

1. Grounding rods shall be copperclad steel rods; 5/8-inch minimum diameter by

8 feet long, with machined drive points and chamfered drive ends. Grounding wire shall be #6 AWG solid copper conductor. Cadweld devices and copper grounding lugs shall be provided for attachment of the grounding conductor to fence posts.

Q. Concrete

1. Concrete for post footings, mowing strip, catch blocks, anchors, and other such items related to the fence construction shall be COA Class A (3000 psi) concrete. Maximum size of aggregate shall be 3/5 inches. Hand mixing of concrete will be permitted on batches under ½ cubic yard. All batches exceeding this volume shall be machine mixed.

R. Steel Reinforcing Bars

1. Steel reinforcing bars for the concrete mowing strip shall be 3/8-inch minimum diameter, grade 70 deformed bars.

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S. Concrete Expansion Joints

1. Expansion joint material shall be 3/5 X 2-inch redwood or asphaltic strips.

The following describes the functional requirements that are expected to be met during installation.

A. Erection of Posts

1. Lay out and accurately align the position of the fence posts such that the posts will be located in the center of the concrete mowing strip and the outside edge of the mowing strip will be accurately positioned three (3) feet inside and along the property line or easement boundary. Terminal posts shall be placed 8-10 feet from each terminal post and two pull posts shall be place 8-10 feet apart at 100ft. intervals.

2. Along straight fence lines (for additional bracing). Line posts shall be spaced no further apart than ten feet (10’- 0”).

3. The fence and mowing strip shall generally follow the contour of the ground, with the bottom of the fabric installed no more than 2 inches above the top of the mowing strip. Irregularities in the ground surface may be graded smooth to facilitate installation of the fence and mowing strip.

4. The excavation for postholes shall be 12 inches in diameter (4 inch gate posts), 4 feet deep (for 4-inch gate posts), and accurately centered along the true line of the fence. Posts shall be set to proper elevation along the line of the fence and in the center of the excavation for concrete base. The posts shall be braced in a plumb and true position until the concrete has been placed and allowed to harden.

B. Mowing Strip

1. The concrete mowing strip shall be 18 inches wide and 6 inches thick.

2. Two (minimum) reinforcing bars (#3 minimum size) shall be placed continuously along the length of the mowing strip and supported at two-foot intervals with suitable chairs or fired-clay supports to maintain the bars’ position during concrete placement. Ends of bars shall be lapped two feet and securely tied with annealed wire. The center bar shall be place approximately one inch inside the line posts. The other two bars placed 1-1/2 inches from the outer edge of the mowing strip. The three bars shall be held in place by short lengths of #3 reinforcing bars at 3-foot intervals, tied with annealed wire.

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3. An expansion joint shall be placed perpendicular across the width of the mowing strip at one side of each line post. The concrete shall be place continuously between expansion joints. A screed shall be prepared and used which forms the concrete with the center raised ¾ inches above the outer edges. After screeding, the concrete shall be troweled smooth with a steel trowel and both outer edges shall be tooled with a rounded edge.

Fence Grounding

1. Each individual section of fence shall have at least one (1) ground, with additional grounds (for the same fence section) spaced no further than 500 feet apart. Additionally, the fence shall be grounded wherever a power line passes overhead.

2. Each ground shall consist of a copperclad-grounding rod driven or drilled vertically into the ground, inside the fence and mowing strip, until the top of the rod is approximately 6 inches below the surface of the ground. A #6 AWG solid copper conductor shall be attached with a copper-grounding lug so as to effectively connect the fence post with the grounding rod. Resistance to the ground, measured from the fence post to the grounding rod, shall not exceed 25 Ohms.

C. Erection of Top Rail, Bracing, and Tension Wire

1. The top rail may be installed after the concrete around the posts has cured for at least 72 hours. Top rails shall be passed through the base of each line post’s barbed wire extension arm and fastened securely to each terminal or gatepost. The top Rail shall fit tightly between the terminal or gateposts, and the rail’s sleeve couplings shall provide a rigid connection between rail sections to form a continuous run.

2. Brace members shall be installed at all terminal posts, gate posts, and intermediate pull posts. Brace members shall be installed level at approximately 3 feet 6 inches above the bottom of the fence fabric. Brace members shall fit tightly between the two posts and shall be fastened securely to each post. Tension rods shall be securely attached to the terminal or gate post, near the ground, and to the pull post near the brace member.

The tension rods shall be tightened by means of a turnbuckle until the rod is taut.

D. Erection of Fabric

1. Tension wire shall be stretched taut between terminal/gate posts approximately 1-1/2 inches above the concrete mowing strip and attached securely to each line/pull post with fabric ties.

2. Stretcher bars shall be attached to the fabric by inserting them through the mesh openings. Stretcher bars shall be attached to terminal/gate posts by attachment clips spaced at 14-inch intervals. One stretcher bar shall be provided for each gatepost and two for each terminal post.

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3. Fabric shall be installed with the equipment and tools in accordance with the methods recommended by the manufacturer. Sufficient stress shall be applied to the fabric to take up all the slack and present a smooth uniform surface along the line of the fence. Distortion of the fabric by over-stretching shall be avoided. Fabric shall be secured with fabric ties to the top rail every 18 inches and to the line and pull posts every 14 inches. Fabric shall be secured with “hot rings” to the tension wire every 12 inches. After attachment, adequately stretched fabric cannot be pulled more than 2 inches from the plane of the fence.

E. Erection Barbed Wire

1. Barbed wire shall be pulled taut between the terminal/gate posts and secured with attachment clips. The barbed wire shall be adequately fastened to the extension arms such that it cannot be removed.

F. Fabrication/Erection of Gates

1. Gate frames shall be 6 feet high, with a single vertical frame member at each end extending to 7 feet to support three strands of barbed wire, pulled taut.

Gates shall be hinged to swing 180 degrees from closed to open. Gates shall be hung so as to swing freely, and not drag or bind. The hinges shall be set so as not to twist or turn under the action of the gate.

2. Catch block keepers shall be set in concrete to hold the gates in the open position. The lock mechanisms shall be of substantial construction and shall be accessible from both sides of the gate. The gates shall be complete with frames, latches, and stops keepers, hinges, fabric, braces, and three strands of barbed wire. Gates shall have intermediate members and diagonal truss rods as required for rigid construction and shall be free from sag or twist.

3. Hinges shall be heavy pattern with large bearing surfaces and shall not twist or turn under the action of the gate. Latches for double swing gates shall be the plunger bar type, full gate height, and arranged to fully engage the gate stop. Stops shall consist of a roadway plate with anchor set in concrete and arranged to engage the plunger. Keepers shall consist of mechanical devices for securing and supporting the free end of the gates when in the fully open position. Latch for gates shall be U-shaped with 90-degrees swing to secure to the gatepost. Latches shall be arranged for padlocking with the padlock accessible from both sides of the gate. Gates shall be installed so that they cannot be removed without disassembly of the hardware. Hardware attachment bolts shall be peened to make removal difficult.

2.04 TOOLS, SPARE PARTS, AND ACCESSORIES (NOT USED)

PART III - EXECUTION

3.01 GENERAL

A. Rules and Regulations

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1. All work and materials shall be in full accordance with the latest rules and regulations of the City of Austin.

B. Existing Conditions

1. The Contractor shall acquaint himself with all site conditions prior to beginning any work. The Contractor is responsible for determining the presence of any buried utilities in addition to the ones shown on the drawings.

Should any utilities or other work not shown on the plans be found during excavations, the Contractor shall notify the City of Austin Facility Engineering staff as to the required course of action. The Contractor shall take necessary precautions to protect the site conditions. Should damage be incurred, the contractor shall repair the damage to its original condition at his own expense.

C. Final Acceptance

1. Upon final acceptance, the Owner will assume responsibility for maintenance of the work. Final acceptance does not relieve the Contractor of the warranty obligations.

3.02 PREPARATION

A. The Contractor shall make a thorough examination of the site to familiarize himself with the nature and extent of the work to be encountered. The Contractor shall field verify all measurements. No extra compensation will be allowed for any work made necessary by unusual conditions or obstacles encountered during the progress of the work which are readily apparent upon visiting the site. The Contractor shall be responsible for procuring all available plans and information concerning underground utilities which might be encountered. Damage to these facilities due to the Contractor’s negligence shall be repaired by qualified workmen at the Contractor’s expense.

3.03 ERECTION, INSTALLATION, AND APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS (NOT USED)

3.04 REPAIR/RESTORATION

A. The Contractor shall restore all excavated surfaces, and any utilities or structures damaged as a result of the excavation, to their original conditions. The Contractor shall thoroughly excavate and clean the inside of the inserts embedded for the fence posts, removing all dirt, trash, excess concrete, and any other material which might prevent secure bonding of the non-shrink grout to the walls of the inserts.

3.05 FACTORY AND FIELD QUALITY CONTROL (NOT USED)

3.06 ADJUSTING (NOT USED)

3.07 CLEANING

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A. The Contractor shall remove all excavated material and trash from the site after each working day. Any trash or material left on site at the end of each day, or at the end of the project, will be disposed of by City of Austin Personnel at the Contractor’s expense.

3.08 TESTING AND INSPECTION

A. All identified deficiencies shall be corrected by the Contractor prior to the acceptance of the project by the City of Austin.

3.09 STORAGE, HANDLING AND PROTECTION (NOT USED)

3.10 SCHEDULES (NOT USED)

3.11 TRAINING (NOT USED)

3.12 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

Security Fence will be paid for under the SS LS-1 bid.

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LIFT STATION SIGN

SECTION 10435

COA, FE, AW – 9/2/2016 10435 Rev. 2/2/17

PART 1: GENERAL

1.1 Scope of Work

This section consists of the furnishing and installation of one emergency sign at the lift station.

1.2 Related Specifications

Not applicable.

1.4 Acceptable Manufacturers

Not applicable.

1.5 Submittals

Contractor shall submit a shop drawing of the sign and cut-sheets for the proposed method of fastening.

1.6 Warranty

Contractor shall guarantee that the sign be free from defects in design, workmanship, and materials for one year following the acceptance of the lift station.

PART 2: PRODUCT

2.1 General

Sign shall be posted in a visible location at the lift station and display the City of Austin Seal, lift station address, lift station number, and city emergency phone number.

2.2 Construction

A. Materials

Sign shall be 24 inches wide by 36 inches high, constructed of 1/8-inch thick aluminum. The sign shall be painted with reflective white paint. The top of the sign shall have a 4-inch City of Austin Seal. Beneath the seal, the sign information shall be lettered with minimum 1-inch lettering. The sign shall be fastened to the fence where directed by owner using a minimum of four stainless steel fasteners.

B. Sign Information:

(City of Austin Seal)

AUSTIN WATER

LIFT STATION # (Number)

(Lift Station Address)

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY, CALL

512-972-1000

Note: Lift station number shall be supplied by the City of Austin.

PART 3: EXECUTION

3.1 Field Installation

Sign shall be installed with fasteners that cannot be easily removed.

3.2 Storage and Handling

Sign shall be stored in a manner that prevents damage.

PART 4: MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

No separate measurement or payment for work performed under this Section. Include the cost of same in the CONTRACT price bid for the project of which this is a component part.

Sign Example Note: Use Austin Water and not Austin Water Utility

FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

SECTION 10522

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Fire extinguishers shall be provided as shown on plans and as required by local codes.

1.02 RELATED REQUIREMENTS (NOT USED)

1.03 REFERENCES

OSHA 1910.57

NFPA 10

NFPS 820

1.05 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION (NOT USED)

1.06 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit data sheets on number and type of extinguishers to be used.

2.01 ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS (NOT USED)

2.02 MATERIALS/CONSTRUCTION (NOT USED)

A. Extinguisher shall be a minimum of five (5) pounds.

B. Extinguisher shall be capable of being used in type A, B, and C fires

C. Extinguisher shall have a visible gauge showing unit is charged and ready for use.

2.04 TOOLS, SPARE PARTS, AND ACCESSORIES (NOT USED)

FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

SECTION 10522

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3.01 GENERAL (NOT USED)

3.02 PREPARATION (NOT USED)

3.03 ERECTION, INSTALLATION, AND APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

A. The extinguishers shall be mounted, located, and identified so they are readily accessible without subjecting personnel to possible injury.

B. One fire extinguisher shall be installed at the generator set and one in the electrical enclosure/building.

3.04 REPAIR/RESTORATION (NOT USED)

3.05 FACTORY AND FIELD QUALITY CONTROL (NOT USED)

3.07 CLEANING (NOT USED)

3.08 TESTING AND INSPECTION (NOT USED)

3.11 TRAINING (NOT USED)

3.12 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. No separate measurement or payment for work performed under this Section.

Include the cost of same in the CONTRACT price bid for the project of which this is a component part.

SUBMERSIBLE NON-CLOG SEWAGE PUMPS

SECTION 11305

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A. Furnish and install submersible, non-clog raw sewage pump(s) as specified herein and as shown on plans.

A. 16910 Control Panel for Submersible Lift Stations

1.03 REFERENCES

A. TCEQ 30TAC Chapter 317

1. All pump/ motor assemblies shall be designed, constructed, and tested according to the latest applicable sections of AFBMA, AISI, ANSI, ASTM, Hydraulic Institute, IEEE, NEC, NEMA MG-1, NFPA, and UL standards.

Requirements listed in the drawings and specifications are considered additional to the standard requirements listed above.

A. Submittals

The Contractor is to submit the following information for approval by the Engineer and Owner prior to start of fabrication of the pumping units.

1. Pumps

a. Name of pumping unit Manufacturer.

b. Pump model number.

c. Rotating speed.

d. Proposed impeller size.

e. Maximum impeller size to fit proposed pump case.

f. Minimum impeller size to fit proposed pump case.

g. Performance curves for like unit showing total dynamic head, capacity, and horsepower from shutoff to beyond the minimum operating head at operating speed.

h. List of materials used in the construction of the pumps. Designate materials using ASTM Standards.

i. Type of wear rings and materials for impeller and case wear rings.

j. Type of pump bearings (radial and axial).

k. Type of mechanical seal and materials of construction.

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l. Outline drawing of pumps showing exterior dimensions of pump.

m. Net weight of pump.

n. Net weight of base plate.

2. Motor

a. Motor manufacturer's name.

b. Type of motor and/or motor enclosure type.

c. Insulation class and type.

d. Temperature rise over 40oC ambient.

e. Service factor.

f. Frame size.

g. Rated horsepower.

h. Full load speed, rpm.

i. Operating voltage, volts at 60 Hz.

j. Locked rotor current, amps and/or letter code.

k. Full load current, amps.

l. Starting inrush magnetizing current, % of full load, amps.

m. Complete outline drawing showing overall dimensions, location of terminal boxes, mounting provisions, and lifting provisions.

n. Sectional drawing of motor showing all components and a list of materials for each component per ANSI, ASTM, NEMA.

1) Frame/ enclosure

2) Stator.

3) Rotor/ shaft.

4) Bearings.

5) Paint or coatings.

o. Net motor weight.

p. Motor shaft diameter at all points.

s. Motor stator winding resistance, ohms.

1.07 Quality Assurance

A. Furnish the services of the Manufacturer's technical representative to check installation, assist Contractor in field testing, start-up testing, making adjustments, and instructing operators and contractor in maintenance and operation procedures.

B. Motor Compatibility

1. The manufacturer shall ensure that the motor included with the drive is compatible with driven equipment and complies with these specifications.

C. Efficiency and Cost Effectiveness

1. The most efficient and cost effective premium efficiency motor shall be selected for continuous duty operation in wastewater lift stations.

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A. The minimum pump efficiency at design pumping rate shall be as follows:

Min Eff. @ Min. Eff.@ Min. Eff. @

GPM <50' TDH 50' to <100' TDH >100' TDH

<100 40% 30% 20%

100-500 60% 40% 30%

500-1000 65% 65% 60%

1000-5000 65% 65% 65%

>5000 70% 75% 75%

Should pump manufacturers not be able to meet or exceed the above table for a specific pumping condition, a submittal with complete verification data will be required prior to acceptance of a lesser efficient pumping unit.

1.10 Warranty

For new lift stations, warranty shall begin upon FINAL acceptance of the station. For existing stations, warranty shall begin following successful completion of the field testing and acceptance of the pump/motor assemblies.

A. The pumping unit Manufacturer shall warrant the entire pump unit against faulty or inadequate design, improper assembly and erection, defective workmanship and materials, and leakage, breakage, or other failure.

B. The Manufacturer shall furnish a written warranty agreeing to furnish and install

FOB Austin, Texas at his own expense, any part of the pumping unit proving defective within twelve (12) months of the acceptance of the unit.

C. The Manufacturer shall also provide a full parts and labor warranty for the motor, its components, and its accessories for one year, and an extended pro-rated 5 year warranty.

1.11 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS

A. The contractor shall submit the following information for approval by the Engineer and Owner prior to equipment start-up.

1. Assembly, installation, alignment, adjustment, and checking instructions.

2. Lubrication and maintenance instructions.

3. Guide to "trouble shooting".

4. Parts list and predicted life for parts subject to wear. Parts list should also list part numbers.

5. Recommended spare parts list.

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6. Certified dimensional drawings.

7. Sectional Drawings showing arrangement of internal components.

8. Certified performance curves showing total dynamic head, capacity, and horsepower from shutoff to beyond the minimum operating head at operating speed.

9. All information supplied in the submittals.

B. Certified Report

1. Furnish 3 copies of a report prepared by the Manufacturer's technical representative certifying satisfactory installation, operation, and in-service placement of units.

2.01 ACCEPTABLE MANURACTURERS

A. KSB

A. Pump

1. Volute

a. The pump volute, motor, and seal housing shall be high quality gray cast iron, ASTM A-48, minimum of Class 30. Outside of the volute shall be coated to prevent corrosion

2. Shaft

a. The pump shaft shall be constructed of solid stainless steel.

3. Bearings

a. The solid pump and motor shaft shall be rigid and kept in correct alignment by bearings. The pump shaft shall rotate on two bearings.

The upper bearing shall be a single deep grove ball bearing. The lower bearing shall be a two row angular contact bearing to compensate for axial thrust and radial forces. Bearings shall be anti-friction having a minimum B10 bearing life of 150,000 hours and designed to withstand all stresses to ensure a long service life. Bearing houses are to be designed so that water cannot enter housing. Bearings shall be permanently lubricated.

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4. Impeller

a. Pump impellers shall be enclosed non-clogging type constructed of a minimum ASTM A48 Class 30 cast iron minimum or of bronze. The impeller may be factory trimmed to meet specific performance conditions. Impellers shall be hydraulically balanced at the factory.

Wear or field trimming shall not deter the factory balance. The impeller shall be keyed, not screwed or pinned to the shaft and shall be readily removable without the use of a special tool. The impeller shall be locked against rotation in any direction by a stainless steel or bronze impeller nut. The impeller shall be statically and dynamically balanced for smooth performance. Where conditions allow, the impeller shall be an open-type self cleaning impeller complemented by a relief groove in the volute allowing a self cleaning flow path through the pump.

5. Wear Rings

a. When required, the pump impeller and the adjacent casing surface shall be fitted with replaceable non-corrosive metal wear rings installed to prevent rotation.

6. Mechanical Seals

a. The pump shall be protected from leakage at the point that the shaft passes through the pump casing by mechanical seals. Mechanical seals must meet the following requirements:

1) The seal shall be a double mechanical seal in a cast iron seal housing constructed in two sections with a registered fit.

2) The housing shall be recessed into the pump back head.

3) The seal shall be constructed of tungsten carbide.

4) The upper and lower seal assemblies shall operate in a lubricant reservoir that lubricates the lapped seal faces at a constant rate.

5) Each seal interface shall be held in place by its own spring system.

7. External Hardware

a. All external wetted hardware shall be 316 stainless steel.

8. O-Rings

a. All O-rings shall be made of Buna N Rubber or approved equal.

B. Motor

This specification details the materials and construction for a submersible pump and motor assembly.

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1. Construction

a. The motors shall be constructed as an integral part of submersible pump/ motor assemblies. Each motor shall be electrically and mechanically suited for the pump to which it shall be applied. The motor shall be compatible with the pump to which it shall be applied, and the motor shall operate efficiently, without overheating or abnormal vibration. The motor shall be designed to provide a 20 year life. Motor shall be capable of continuous operation without relying on external fluid contact for cooling. The motor chamber shall be fitted with moisture/leak detector for signaling chamber’s breach for water.

2. Motor Rating

a. Motor shall be Underwriters Laboratories (UL) or Factory Mutual (FM) approved as explosion proof. Rated voltage shall be per contract drawings.

Motor shall be rated with a Class B temperature rise. The motor shall comply with NEMA Standard MG-1 and associated ASA and IEEE Standards unless specifically amended hereafter. Motor shall be inverter duty rated.

3. Motor Housing

a. Motor shall be constructed of a minimum ASTM Type A-48 Class 30 Cast

Iron. The housing shall be coated for corrosion resistance.

4. Rotor and Stator

a. Stator windings shall be copper. Rotor may be machined, rigid, one-piece aluminum or steel core with a machined or pressure cast or brazed solid end copper or aluminum ring connection. Rotor shall be a dynamically balanced single unit. Rotor shall be removable without disassembling stator. Rotor shall be solidly attached or keyed to the motor shaft.

5. Shaft

a. The motor shaft shall be constructed of solid stainless steel.

6. Bearings

a. See Pump section, above.

7. Insulation

a. Motors shall be UL listed for Class H insulation operating temperature. The temperature rise criteria of 115C over 40C ambient shall be determined by resistance method or RTD's. Method of testing shall be listed in the motor submittal.

8. Motor Power/ Control Wiring and Cable

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a. Motor power lead wires shall be permanently and thermally connected to the stator for structural strength.

b. Motor lead wires shall be connected to the power cable in a watertight chamber and appropriate watertight seal cable entrance. Pump motor power cable shall be oil and watertight, rated for continuous submerged service. Cable conductors shall be copper, sized and rated per N.E.C. Cable shall be sized using 125 % of motor nameplate.

c. Motor control conductors for thermal and moisture leak sensory shall be rated for continuous submerged service and shall be run in a separate jacketed cable and conduit from the power cable.

d. Power cable shall include a dedicated ground conductor. All conductors shall be permanently identified at both ends.

e. Power/control cable shall be of sufficient length as designated with pump order to allow required power and control termination.

9. Motor Starting

a. Motors sized 75 hp and above shall be reduced voltage auto transformer type sized for starting on the 65 % tap and accelerating to full speed from the reduced voltage start without overheating or otherwise causing damage to the motor windings or bearings.

10. Motor Over-temperature and Moisture Protection

a. Motor shall have a stator winding over-temperature (OT) sensory or switch device to detect high temperature and provide shutdown protection. The

OT device shall be rated and set to actuate providing protection and reaching the limits of the Class H insulation. OT sensory shall actuate in the vicinity of 25-30°C before the limits of Class H insulation rating and reset dead band of about 15-20°C. The pump/motor manufacturer shall furnish applicable OT sensory components and a complete schematic and wiring diagram.

b. Motor shall have a moisture leak detector sensory device in the seal chamber or motor housing to detect the collection/leakage of water into the motor housing and actuate designated switch contact signals.

Pump/motor manufacturer shall furnish applicable moisture sensory components and a complete schematic and wiring diagram.

C. Nameplate

1. Pump and Motor

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The pump motor assembly shall have a stainless steel nameplate attached to its frame with stainless steel fasteners. The nameplate shall meet the requirements of NEMA MG-1. The following information shall be displayed on the nameplate:

a. Pump manufacturer's name.

b. Pump model number.

c. Pump serial number.

d. Rated capacity in gallons per minute.

e. Rated total dynamic head in feet.

f. Pump speed.

g. Pump bearing information.

h. Motor frame description.

i. Motor horsepower.

j. Service factor.

k. Motor speed.

l. Motor voltage, phases, and frequency.

m. Motor wiring diagram.

n. Motor amperage at full and no load.

A. Operation

1. Pumps

a. Pumps shall be non-clog submersible pumps capable of passing a 3-inch solid.

2. Motor

a. The manufacturer shall coordinate pump operation so that all physical and operational characteristics of the motor are compatible with the requirements of the pump.

b. The motor shall operate efficiently, without overloading, overheating, or abnormal vibration, throughout the entire range of speed and load for the specified impeller.

c. There shall be no point on the pump curves at which the motor name plate rating is overloaded, even momentarily.

d. Motor shall be capable of bi-directional rotation by changing the electrical phase connections of the motor power lead wires.

e. The motor shall be capable of up to 15 evenly spaced starts per hour.

f. The motor shall be able to operate dry without damage while pumping under load.

B. Controls

1. See 16910 Control Panels for Submersible Lift Stations.

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C. Performance

1. Each pump supplied shall be tested for performance prior to shipment. Testing shall be in accordance with Hydraulic Institute and NEMA MG-1 Standards.

2. The pump shall operate at a minimum of 25% below its critical shaft speed.

3. Pump's capacity shall be given in gallons per minute and feet of water.

4. The lift station's firm capacity and the number of pumps operating to achieve that capacity shall also be provided.

5. Operating and design requirements shall be listed in the Supplemental Data

Sheet provided in Section 4 of this document.

6. The motor shall have normal starting torque and low starting current per specified motor design per NEMA MG-1.

7. All motors, regardless of size, shall have a minimum 1.15 service factor for continuous duty.

2.04 TOOLS, SPARE PARTS, AND ACCESSORIES

A. Required Spare Parts and Accessories

1. Spare gaskets or O-rings.

2. Spare thermal overload.

3. Spare moisture sensor.

4. Motor over-current protection system.

5. Spare pump/motor assembly.

6. Manufacturer recommended spares.

7. Tools (exclusive to…