Milford Western Hills Electricial Upgrade_Rev_3.pdf

Western Rolling Hills Electrical Upgrade Milford Lake

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SECTION 01 12 00

DESCRIPTION OF WORK AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1. GENERAL:

The work covered in this section is outlined as a summary of work requirements common to all the work and the locations and items of work involved. Specific requirements for materials, processes, performance, quality and installation are provided under the technical sections of these specifications.

1.1 Existing Conditions

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Milford Lake Project, has a need for replacing/upgrading thirty- seven (37) campsites, providing electrical connections and concrete work at a newly place restroom in A-Loop and an existing restroom in B-Loop at the West Rolling Hills Park.

1.2 Description of Work

Work includes the installation of electrical junction boxes, R.V. pedestals, frost free hydrants, wire and conduit. Incidental work includes, but is not limited to trenching, boring and the installation of all incidental materials to complete the work. Work shall also include the connection of a newly placed restroom in A-loop and an existing restroom in B-loop. Both restrooms have an optional requirement of concrete placement. The Contractor shall provide all labor, materials and equipment to complete the project unless otherwise specified.

1.3 Location: Milford Lake

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 5203 North K-57, Junction City, KS 66641

1.4 Points of Contact: Kenneth Wenger

Ken.R.Wenger@usace.army.mil Office: 816-389-3754 Cell: 785-307-0040

1.5 Work Hours

The standard work day is 7:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday thru Friday, excluding Federal holidays. Work hours may be adjusted with approval of Contracting Officer Representative (COR) or Operations Project Manager. Any request for variation from these hours shall be coordinated with the COR at a minimum of 48 hours in advance.

1.6 Plans and Documentation

1.6.1 Contractor Daily Written and Photographic Documentation

Contractor shall submit daily logs of work conducted. Contractor may use own form for documentation.

Photos of all phases of the project are required and shall be submitted to COR in .jpeg formatting upon job completion. Each photo shall have a time date stamp. It is recommended that daily logs are submitted on a daily basis.

1.6.1 Contractor may use own form for documentation.

The following information must be included:

Date Equipment Used Total hours worked that day mailto:Ken.R.Wenger@usace.army.mil

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Contractor Name Size of crew Controversial Matters Weather description Methods Used Miscellaneous Remarks Air temperature Precipitation Work completed that day Size of crew Problems encountered

1.7 Site Visit/Project Photos

Contractors are encouraged to schedule a site visit prior to bidding on this contract. Kenneth Wenger can be contacted to schedule a site visit.

1.8 Occupancy of Premise

Before work is started, it is the contractor’s responsibility to arrange with COR a sequence of procedure, means of access, space for storage of materials and equipment, and use of approaches, corridors and stairways.

1.9 Submittals

The Contractor shall allow fourteen (14) calendar days in the schedule for the Government's review and approval. Pre-Construction, shop drawing, certificates and material submittals must have government approval prior to beginning any physical construction.

1.9.1 Preconstruction Submittals

1.9.1.1 Construction Process Plan

1.9.1.2 Accident Prevention Plan

1.9.1.3 Disposal of Demolition Materials Plan

1.9.1.4 Quality Control Plan

1.9.1.5 Daily Log Format

1.9.1.6 Project Schedule

1.9.1.7 Demolition Plan

1.9.1.8 Material, Delivery, Storage and Placement Plan

1.9.1.9 Activity Hazard Analysis

1.9.2 Shop Drawings

1.9.2.1 Wiring Diagrams

1.9.3 Material Submittals

1.9.3.1 Control System Components

1.9.3.2 Panel Boards

1.9.3.3 Circuit Breakers

1.9.3.4 Enclosed Circuit Breakers

1.9.3.5 Conductors and Conduit

1.9.3.6 Concrete Bedding Gradation

1.9.3.7 Concrete Mix Design

1.9.3.8 Concrete Joint Plan

1.9.3.9 Curing Compound

1.9.3.10 Framing Materials

1.9.4 Certificates

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1.9.4.1 Contractor Qualifications

1.9.4.2 Superintendent’s Qualifications

1.9.5 Test Reports

1.9.5.1 Functional Test Report

1.9.6 Operational and Maintenance Data

1.9.6.1 Electrical Systems

1.9.7 Closeout Submittals

1.9.7.1 Daily Reports

1.9.7.2 Photographic Documentation

1.9.7.3 As-Built Drawings

1.9.8 All submittals (one copy of each) shall be sent electronically or hard copy to the following:

Primary Contact:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Milford Lake Attn: Kenneth Wenger Ken.R.Wenger@usace.army.mil Office: 816-389-3754 Cell: 785-307-0040

1.9.9 Insurance

Prior to each POP and prior to beginning work of this contract, the Contractor shall provide to the

TYPE/DESCRIPTION COVERAGE

Workmen’s Compensation Coverage complying with applicable State statute Employer’s Liability $100,000 (minimum) General Liability/Bodily Injury $500,000 (minimum) per occurrence

Automobile Liability

$200,000 (minimum) per person $500,000 (minimum) per occurrence $ 20,000 (minimum) property per occurrence

1.9.9.1 Coverage amounts listed above are minimums. If higher limits of coverage are required by State statute, the Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining such additional coverage, and the Contractor shall provide to the Government documentation demonstrating compliance with the State statute. Information regarding State requirements may be obtained by contacting the Missouri Insurance Division at 515-281- 5705.

1.9.9.2 The Contractor shall maintain the required insurance coverage throughout the duration of project.

1.9.10 Payment and Invoices:

Shall be submitted upon completion of the work. Each line item on an invoice shall give a description including the Contract Line Item Number (CLIN). Upon receipt, the COR will certify that the requested mailto:Ken.R.Wenger@usace.army.mil

01 12 00 -4 amounts are appropriate before payment will be made. Invoices shall include all necessary information, including any necessary supporting documentation required as part of this Scope of Work. All invoices shall reflect the contract number, (Block 2 of the SF-1442).

1.9.11 Contractor Exposure Hours:

The Contractor shall track the number of man hours to perform the contract requirements. The total number of man hours per day shall be submitted to the Government with the invoice.

1.9.12 Contractor Experience and Qualifications:

A statement of the Contractors experience. The Contractor shall have a minimum of three (3) years of experience in similar projects of this size and scope as contained in this contract.

The lead personnel including the project manager, and the foreman shall each have a minimum of three (3) years of experience with projects of similar size and scope for this contract and must have demonstrated competency and experience to perform the scope of work contained in this contract. The name and experience of each lead individual performing work on this contract shall be submitted with the Contractor Qualifications.

1.10 Construction Process Plan

Construction Plan shall include all the following:

1.10.1 A plan clearly indicating areas of work and description of the work to be completed. Description of work must include processes for all phases of work.

1.10.2 A time line/schedule of the construction from start to completion.

1.10.3 The construction process plan shall be submitted for approval prior to work being started.

1.11 Period of Performance

Work shall be begin immediately upon Notice to Proceed and, weather permitting, shall have a period of performance (POP) of 180 calendar days. Contractor shall coordinate scheduling (minimum of five working days’ notice prior to mobilizing) and the construction sequence with project personnel to minimize interference and allow for planning/coordination by project staff.

1.12 Measurements and Quantities

The Contractor shall verify all measurements at the project site and shall be responsible for all dimensions, fittings, and the proper installation of all materials and equipment specified.

1.13 Permits

The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining any required permits.

1.13.1 Hot Work Permit

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The Contractor shall be liable for any fire loss to Government property attributable to negligence on the part of the Contractor, including failure to comply with fire prevention measures prescribed by terms of this contract.

1.14 Safety Requirements

1.14.1 Protection from Hazards

During progress of work, the Contractor shall protect all personnel, whether Government or civilian, from all safety hazards caused by the construction operations.

1.14.2 Traffic Control

Contractor shall provide all temporary signs and markers as necessary to maintain safety in the worksite.

All signs shall conform to the latest edition of the Manual of Uniform Control Devices (MUTCD).

1.14.3 U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS SAFETY AND HEALTH REQUIREMENTS MANUAL,

EM 385-1-1 (2014)

EM 385-1-1 and its changes are available at http://www.hq.usace.army.mil (at the HQ homepage, select Safety and Occupational Health). Select the appropriate manual. The Contractor shall be responsible for complying with the current edition and all changes posted on the web as of the effective date of this solicitation.

2014 Version:

http://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM_3 85-1-1.pdf

1.14.4 Accident Prevention Plan

Contractor shall prepare a site-specific Accident Prevention Plan (APP). Prepare the APP in accordance with the format and requirements of USACE EM 385-1-1. Cover all paragraph and subparagraph elements in USACE EM 385-1-1, Appendix A, "Minimum Basic Outline for Accident Prevention Plan". The APP shall be job-specific and address any unusual or unique aspects of the project or activity for which it is written.

1.14.5 Activity Hazard Analysis

An Activity Hazard Analysis must be provided prior to breaking ground. The Activity Hazard Analysis must address all foreseeable safety concerns such as electrical safety, safety zone protection, fall protection, fire safety, personal protective equipment, signage/protective fencing and hazardous material handling.

1.14.6 Utilities Clearance

At least 72 hours prior to any excavation Kansas One-Call shall be contacted for utilities clearances.

1.15 Demolition Plan

http://www.hq.usace.army.mil/ http://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM_3

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Prepare a Demolition Plan and submit proposed demolition, and removal procedures for approval before work is started. Include in the plan procedures for careful removal and disposition of materials specified to be salvaged. Take necessary precautions to avoid damage to existing items to remain in place, to be reused, or to remain the property of the Government. Repair or replace damaged items as approved by the COR.

1.16 Special Requirements

1.16.1 The Contractor shall provide a set of drawings for the completed installation of the electrical system.

Final As-Built drawings shall be provided within 30 days after final acceptance of the work included in this solicitation. Electronic copy shall be submitted in AutoCAD format along with two hard copies. The Contractor will locate and mark the underground location of all electrical wire and assist Government Representative with GIS mapping.

1.16.2 Include wiring diagrams and installation details of equipment indicating location, layout and arrangement, control panels, accessories, piping, ductwork, and other items that must be shown to ensure a coordinated installation. Wiring diagrams shall identify circuit terminals and indicate the internal wiring for each item of equipment and the interconnection between each item of equipment.

1.16.3 The Contractor is responsible to coordinate with Kansas One Call and D S & O Electric Cooperative for underground service locations or any coordination with their service.

1.16.4 Qualified electricians shall always be on site during installation of electrical equipment.

1.17 Security:

1.17.1 In unoccupied facilities, the Contractor shall be responsible for the security of the facility; i.e., all exterior doors shall be locked, windows closed and locked, etc.

1.17.2 The Contractor shall not be on site without prior notification to the Corps of Engineers COR or otherwise designated person(s).

1.17.3 Contractor personnel shall have valid civilian ID's and Contractor vehicles shall have a valid registration.

1.17.4 The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government equipment, information and property provided for Contractor use. At the close of each work period, government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured.

1.18 Antiterrorism/Operation Security Requirements

1.18.1 All contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

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1.18.2 All contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees will receive a CORPS Watch information paper (provided by the authorized government representative) and provide a written acknowledgement to the COR, no later than 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract.

1.18.3 The Contractor must pre-screen candidates using the E-verify Program (http://www.dhs.gov/E- Verify) website to meet the established employment eligibility requirements. The vendor must ensure that the candidate has two valid forms of government issued identification to ensure the correct information is entered into the E-verify system. An initial list of verified/eligible candidates must be provided to the COR no later than 3 business days after the initial contract award.

1.18.4 Per the E-Verify Website the following exemptions apply:

Employers whose contracts are exempt from the E-Verify federal contractor rule are not required to enroll in E-Verify. A contract is considered exempt if any one of the following applies: (1) It is for fewer than 120 days. (2) It is valued at less than $150,000, the simplified acquisition threshold (Source:

http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/federal-contractors/exemptions-and-exceptions).

1.18.5 All contract employees, including subcontractor employees who are not in possession of the appropriate security clearance, will be escorted in areas where they may be exposed to classified and/or sensitive materials and/or sensitive or restricted areas.

1.19 Applicable Publications

The publications referenced herein shall be the most recent at the time of solicitation.

1.20 Worksite Housekeeping

1.20.1 The Contractor shall remove all trash and disposal material from the worksite before the end of each day. The Contractor shall take all possible precautions to maintain the work site, at all times, in a condition that will prevent damage or injury to person or property, Government or otherwise. The Contractor shall be responsible for all damages caused by the negligent acts or omissions of his employees, sub-contractors, or agents during Contract performance.

1.20.2. Materials are not to be stockpiled on-site, but shall be coordinated with supplier on an as needed basis for direct placement. However, if any items are allowed to be stockpiled per the Operations Project Manager or COR, such items shall be placed in an orderly manner (i.e. dirt, rock, etc., in piles at a specified location and stackable items such as pipe, brick, lumber, etc., stacked off the ground on pallets in an orderly manner).

1.21 Responsibility for Damage

1.21.1 Damage to Personal Property:

The Contractor shall be solely responsible for all damage to Government and occupant personal property caused by the Contractors' personnel, subcontractors, his agents, or by the performance of his work.

1.21.2 Damage by Negligence

Damage resulting in gas leaks, electrical outages, loss of heat during cold weather, water leaks, unsecured facilities, weather damage, or oil/hazardous waste spills shall be responded to by the Contractor within 2 hours and repaired within one workday. If the Contractor fails to comply with these requirements, the http://www.dhs.gov/E-http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/federal-contractors/exemptions-and-exceptions)

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Government reserves the right to repair the damage and charge the cost to the Contractor. Contractor shall protect all areas through which he will be transporting demolition debris or construction materials. All structures, including roadways, shall be carefully protected from damage by equipment or the impact of stones or blocks. Any damaged turf, sidewalks, roads, vegetation, site amenities, etc., shall be replaced or repaired by the Contractor prior to final Contract closeout at the Contractor’s expense.

1.22 Disposal of Materials

All wastes generated during Contractor operations shall be disposed of by the Contractor at his/her expense.

1.22.1 Solid wastes (excluding clearing debris) shall be placed in containers which are emptied on a regular schedule. Handling, storage, and disposal shall be conducted to prevent contamination.

Segregation measures shall be employed so that no hazardous or toxic waste will become co-mingled with solid waste. The Contractor shall transport solid waste off Government property and dispose of it in compliance with Federal, State, and local requirements for solid waste disposal. A Subtitle D RCRA permitted landfill shall be the minimum acceptable off-site solid waste disposal option. The Contractor shall verify that the selected transporters and disposal facilities have the necessary permits and licenses to operate. The Contractor shall comply with Federal, State, and local laws and regulations pertaining to the use of landfill areas.

1.22.2 Wastes classified as hazardous wastes under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act shall be disposed of, unless otherwise specified in this contract. No hazardous waste shall be disposed of without prior review of the disposal documents, and the approval of the Contracting Officer and the Directorate of Public Works Environmental Coordinator, or his designated representative. The Contractor shall provide an original copy of the disposal document from the approved EPA or State permitted disposal facility for each shipment of hazardous waste generated in this project to the Contracting Officers Representative.

1.22.3 Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS) 01572, “Construction and Demolition Waste Management,” indicates the Government policy is to “use all reasonable means to divert construction and demolition waste from landfills and incinerators and to facilitate their recycling and reuse.” The Contractor shall make all attempts to divert waste material from landfills in coordination of this guidance.

1.22.4 Unused/disconnected existing electrical panels, RV Pedestals, wire, existing Concrete pads around pedestals and all associated discontinued equipment will be removed and the Contractor will divert material in accordance with Federal and State Regulations.

1.23 Utilities

The Contractor is responsible for providing utilities for their employees. This shall include but not limited to electric, water, and restrooms.

1.24 Quality Control

1.24.1 Workmanship shall be of the highest grade in accordance with the best modern practices to conform to the specifications for the work being performed. The Contractor shall be responsible for quality control to ensure all components and workmanship meet requirements of this contract. Representatives of USACE reserves the right to inspect and witness the work, verify quality of workmanship and products used at any time, whether the work is performed in the field or at the Contractor’s shop.

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1.24.2 The Contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality control program to ensure services are performed in accordance with this SOW. Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non- recurrence of defective services. The Contractor’s quality control program is the means by which he assures himself that his work complies with the requirement of the contract. The QCP shall be submitted within 30 days after the contract has been awarded. After acceptance of the quality control plan the Contractor shall receive the contracting officer’s acceptance in writing of any proposed change to his QC system.

1.24.3 Required Contractor Personnel: The Contractor shall provide an on-site Superintendent/ QCM/ SSHO. The SSHO shall meet the minimum requirements as stated in the EM385- 1-1. Duties shall include, but are not limited to, maintaining project status and communication with Government personnel, weekly progress reports including a weekly look ahead report. Coordination with the COR is critical for outages and equipment delivery. All personnel on site are required to have a photo ID on persons. The Government reserves the right to remove or reject personnel who do not meet qualifications or security requirements.

1.24.4 Identification of the designated Quality Control Manager (QCM)/Site Superintendent/Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) who will be onsite during construction operations and who will have the authority to act for the Contractor to include the authority to stop work which is not in compliance with the contract.

1.24.5 Key personnel phone numbers including e-mails and all other staff.

1.24.6 Description of the procedures the Contractor will implement to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective work. Procedures for tracking construction deficiencies from identification through acceptable corrective action shall be identified. Establish verification procedures that identified deficiencies that have been corrected.

1.25 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings

The Contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by USACE in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 42.5. The contracting officer, Contracting Officers Representative (COR), and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the Contractor to review the Contractor's performance. At these meetings the contracting officer will apprise the Contractor of how the government views the Contractor's performance and the Contractor will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the government.

1.26 Warranty

Submit a workmanship and performance warranty directly to the Government for the work performed for a period at least 1 year from the date of Government acceptance of the work. Perform corrective action that becomes necessary because of defective materials and workmanship while system is under warranty within 7 days of notification, unless additional time is approved by the Contracting Officer. Failure to perform repairs within the specified period constitutes grounds for having the corrective action and repairs performed by others and billing the cost to the Contractor. Provide a contractor installation warranty that covers a period of at least 1 year.

1.27 Operation and Maintenance Data

Submit operations and maintenance data directly to the Government for the following items:

1.27.1 As-built drawings following USACE CAD standards

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1.27.2 Safety precautions and hazards

1.27.3 Environmental conditions

1.27.4 Preventive maintenance plan, schedule, and procedures

1.27.5 Troubleshooting guides and diagnostic techniques

1.27.6 Wiring diagrams

1.27.7 Maintenance and repair procedures

1.27.8 Spare parts and supply list

1.27.9 Manufacturer's instructions

1.27.10 Parts identification

1.27.11 Testing equipment and special tool information

1.27.12 Manufacturer Warranty information

1.27.13 Testing and performance data

1.28 Work Schedule

Schedule: Before the start of work, the Contractor shall coordinate for approval a schedule that includes the following as a minimum:

1.28.1 Mobilization

1.28.2 Submission of Preconstruction Submittals (Insurance, AHA, APP, QC Plan)

1.28.3 Submission of any Preconstruction Technical submittals of products furnished by the Contractor.

1.28.4 Schedule with the Cost for each Activity.

1.28.5 Walk through and inspection prior to final acceptance

1.28.6 Electrical testing results provided for each circuit.

1.28.7 Marked up Red-Line Drawings and Final As-Built Drawings reflecting installed conditions for electrical installation.

1.28.8 Final acceptance of work

1.29 Environmental Requirements

1.29.1 The Contractor shall minimize environmental pollution and damage that may occur as the result of construction operations. The environmental resources within the project boundaries and those affected outside the limits of permanent work shall be protected during the entire duration of this contract. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable environmental Federal, State, and local laws and regulations.

The Contractor shall be responsible for any delays resulting from failure to comply with environmental laws and regulations. During construction, the Contractor shall be responsible for identifying, implementing, and submitting for approval any additional requirements for environmental compliance.

1.29.2 If any cultural and/or human remains are inadvertently uncovered during construction, the work is to be halted until appropriate project and district personnel are notified and the remains are evaluated for National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) significance.

1.29.3 No clearing of trees will occur between 1 April and 31 October.

1.29.4 Concrete Rinsate

Concrete trucks may be washed out only in designated areas that have been approved for collecting spent material. Rinsate areas will be designated by COR, if required, following contract award. The designated area must be located to prevent contaminated runoff from discharging from the site.

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1.31 Environmental Protection

Prior to the delivery of any material to the site, and before the start of any onsite construction activities, the Contractor and the Government Representative shall make a joint site survey. This survey will include a review of work constraints and resources specifically identified as environmental features requiring protection along with the condition of trees, shrubs and grassed areas immediately adjacent to the site of work and access route(s), as applicable. The Contractor shall protect those environmental features included in this survey and any indicated on the drawings, regardless of interference which their preservation may cause to the Contractor's work under the contract. The Contractor will review the requirements in this Section and any notes from the joint site survey with each worker prior to them beginning work at the site.

1.32 Environmental Assessment of Scope of Work Deviations

Any deviations, requested by the Contractor, from the drawings, plans and specifications, which may have an environmental impact, will be subject to approval by the COR and may require an extended review, processing, and approval time. The COR reserves the right to disapprove alternate methods, even if they are more cost effective, if the COR determines that the proposed alternate method will have an adverse environmental impact.

1.33 Environmental Permits and Commitments

The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining and complying with all environmental permits and commitments required by Federal, State, Regional, and local environmental laws and regulations.

1.34 Water Resources

The Contractor shall monitor construction activities to prevent pollution of surface and ground waters. Toxic or hazardous chemicals shall not be applied to soil or vegetation unless otherwise indicated. All water areas affected by construction activities shall be monitored by the Contractor. For construction activities immediately adjacent to impaired surface waters, the Contractor shall be capable of quantifying sediment or pollutant loading to that surface water when required by State or Federally issued Clean Water Act permits.

1.35 Sound Intrusions

The Contractor shall keep construction activities under surveillance and control to minimize environment damage by noise. All equipment to have factory installed muffler system and comply with standard equipment decibel ratings.

1.36 Fuel and Lubricants

Storage, fueling and lubrication of equipment and motor vehicles shall be conducted in a manner that affords the maximum protection against spill and evaporation. Fuel, lubricants and oil shall be managed and stored in accordance with all Federal, State, Regional, and local laws and regulations. Used lubricants and used oil to be discarded shall be stored in marked corrosion-resistant containers and recycled or disposed in accordance with 40 CFR 279, State, and local laws and regulations.

1.37 Previously Used Equipment

The Contractor shall clean all previously used construction equipment prior to bringing it onto the project site. The Contractor shall ensure that the equipment is free from soil residuals, egg deposits from plant pests, 01 12 00 -12 noxious weeds, and plant seeds. The Contractor shall consult with the USDA jurisdictional office for additional cleaning requirements.

1.38 Government Furnished Material

The government shall provide thirty seven (37), direct bury RV pedestals for this project. All other materials shall be provided by the contractor.

2. MATERIALS

Provide materials and equipment that are products of manufacturers regularly engaged in the production of such products which are of equal material, design and workmanship and:

a. Have been in satisfactory commercial or industrial use for 2 years prior to bid opening including applications of equipment and materials under similar circumstances and of similar size.

b. Have been on sale on the commercial market through advertisements, manufacturers' catalogs, or brochures during the 2-year period.

c. Where two or more items of the same class of equipment are required, provide products of a single manufacturer; however, the component parts of the item need not be the products of the same manufacturer unless stated in this section.

d. Products manufactured more than 3 years prior to date of delivery to site are not acceptable.

e. All products, as a minimum, meet requirements of UL, where UL standards are established for those items, and requirements of NFPA 70 for all materials, equipment, and device.

2.1 Service Panelboards

2.1.1 Provide panelboards in accordance with NEMA 3R rating, 30” x 24” x 10” metallic, lockable and accommodate a 200 A service. Ensure panelboards for use as service equipment are also in accordance with UL 869A. Ensure panelboards have current rating, number of phases, and number of wires as indicated or specified herein. Ensure panelboards are rated for 240-volt (maximum), single-phase, 60-hertz. Ensure each panelboard, as a complete unit, has a short-circuit current rating equal to or greater than the integrated equipment rating indicated, but in no case less than 10,000 amperes symmetrical.

2.1.2 Ensure panelboards are designed such that individual breakers can be removed without disturbing adjacent units or without loosening or removing supplemental insulation supplied as means of obtaining required clearance. Provide main lugs or main circuit breakers mounted "above" branch breakers with current ratings as indicated. Use of sub-feed breakers is not acceptable unless specifically indicated otherwise. Where "space only" is indicated, make provisions for future installation of breakers.

2.1.3 Provide tinned copper or aluminum buses of the rating indicated, with main lugs or main circuit breaker. Provide all panelboards for use on grounded ac systems with a separate grounding bus in accordance with UL 67 bonded to the panelboard enclosure. Ensure grounding bus is a solid bus bar of rectangular cross section equipped with binding screws for the connection of equipment grounding conductors.

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2.1.4 Provide bus bar connections to the branch circuit breakers that are the "distributed phase" or "phase sequence" type. Ensure single-phase, three-wire panelboard busing is such that when any two adjacent single-pole breakers are connected to opposite phases, two-pole breakers can be installed in any location.

Ensure current-carrying parts of the bus assembly are plated.

2.2 Circuit Breakers

2.2.1 Provide circuit breakers that conform to UL 489 and NEMA AB 3. Provide bolt-on type, molded-case, manually operated, trip-free circuit breakers, with inverse-time thermal-overload protection and instantaneous magnetic short-circuit protection. Completely enclose circuit breakers in a molded case, with a factory-sealed, calibrated sensing element to prevent tampering. Plug-in type, tandem, and half-size circuit breakers are not permitted.

2.2.2 Provide sufficient interrupting capacity of the panel and lighting branch circuit breakers to successfully interrupt the maximum short-circuit current imposed on the circuit at the breaker terminals.

Provide circuit breaker interrupting capacities with a minimum of 10,000 A and that conform to NEMA AB 3. Series rating of circuit breakers or overcurrent protective devices to achieve indicated interrupt rating is not permitted.

2.2.3 Provide the common-trip-type multipole circuit breakers having a single operating handle and a two-position on/off indication. Provide circuit breakers with temperature compensation for operation in an ambient temperature of 104 degrees F. Provide circuit breakers that have root mean square (rms) symmetrical interrupting ratings sufficient to protect the circuit being supplied. Interrupting ratings may have selective-type tripping (time delay, magnetic, thermal, or ground fault).

2.2.4 Provide a phenolic-composition breaker body capable of having such accessories as handle-extension, handle-locking, and padlocking devices attached where required to meet lock-out/tag-out requirements of NFPA 70E.

2.3 Rigid Nonmetallic Conduit

Ensure rigid nonmetallic conduit complies with NEMA TC 2, NEMA TC 3, and UL 651 as applicable with a wall thickness not less than Schedule 40.

2.4 Conductors

2.4.1 Rated Circuit Voltages: All power wire and cable must have minimum rated circuit voltages in accordance with NEMA WC 70, ANSI/NEMA WC 71/ICEA S-96-659, or NEMA WC 74/ICEA S-93- 639 as applicable. Power wire and cable for circuit voltages rated 0-600 volts must be rated not less than 600 volts. Control wire and cable must have minimum rated circuit voltages in accordance with NEMA WC 57 but must be rated 600 volts if routed in raceway with other conductors that are rated 600 volts. Do not use wires and cables manufactured more than 12 months prior to date of delivery to site.

2.4.2 Conductor characteristics: Conductors must conform to all the applicable requirements of NEMA WC 57, NEMA WC 70, ANSI/NEMA WC 71/ICEA S-96-659as applicable. Copper conductors must be annealed copper material and they may be bare, or tin- or lead-alloy- coated, if required by the type of insulation used. Intermixing of copper and aluminum conductors in the same raceway is not permitted.

Conductors #6 AWG and smaller must be copper. Aluminum conductors of equivalent ampacity can be used instead of copper for #4 AWG and larger sizes.

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2.5.3 Wire Size: Minimum wire size must be No. 12 AWG for power and lighting circuits; No. 10 AWG for current transformer secondary circuits; No. 14 AWG for potential transformer, relaying, and control circuits; No. 16 AWG for annunciator circuits; and No. 19 AWG for alarm circuits. Minimum wire sizes for rated circuit voltages of 2,001 volts and above must not be less than those listed for the applicable voltage in ANSI/NEMA WC 71/ICEA S-96-659 or NEMA WC 74/ICEA S-93-639, as applicable.

2.5.4 Insulation and Shielding Wires: in conduit, other than service entrance, must be 600-volt, Type THWN/THHN conforming to UL 83. Insulation for control wire and cable must meet the requirements of NEMA WC 57. Insulation requirements for wire and cable rated less than 2,000 volts must meet the requirements of NEMA WC 70. Power Cables, 2,000 Volts and Below. The insulation thickness for single-conductor and multiple-conductor power cables rated 2,000 volts and below must be as required by NEMA WC 70, as applicable. Thickness of the jackets of the individual conductors of multiple-conductor cables must be as required by NEMA WC 57,NEMA WC 70, ANSI/NEMA WC 71/ICEA S-96-659 as applicable and must be in addition to the conductor insulation thickness required by the applicable respective NEMA publication for the insulation used. Thickness of the outer jackets and associated coverings of the assembled multiple-conductor cables must be as required by NEMA WC 57,NEMA WC 70, ANSI/NEMA WC 71/ICEA S-96-659, or NEMA WC 74/ICEA S-93-639 as applicable.

2.5.6 Color Coding Insulation: Individual conductors of multiple- conductor cables must be color-coded in accordance with ICEA S-58- 679, except that colored braids will not be permitted. Only one color-code method must be used for each cable construction type. Control cable color- coding must be in accordance with ICEA S-58-679, Method 1 as follows: Power cable color- coding must be black for Phase A, red for Phase B, blue for Phase C, white for grounded neutral, and green for an insulated grounding conductor, if included. Other individual conductors must be color-coded, but such color-coding may be accomplished by applying colored plastic tapes or colored sleeves at terminations.

2.5.7 See Appendix B for minimum conductor size for the Branch Service Conductors to be installed; other feature requirements include: cu-stranded, 900 C, Wet location USE-2, red striped and black. The neutral Conductor shall be the same size as load carrying conductor, 900 C, Wet location USE-2, with white strip and ground conductor 4 AWG, C, Wet location USE-2, Green. Also, the Contractor is to supply a lugged connection splice to reduce wire size in junction box- from 250 mcm cu to 2/0 cu.

2.6 Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter Receptacles

Provide UL 943 rated, duplex type for mounting in standard outlet box. Provide device capable of detecting current leak and tripping per requirements of UL 943 for Class A ground-fault circuit interrupter devices. Provide screw-type, side-wired wiring terminals or pre-wired (pigtail).

2.7 Frost Free Hydrant

Hydrant shall be frost proof and have a shut-off valve which operates below the frost line to supply running water, for reliable potable water distribution. The water hydrant can easily be repaired without digging. Yard hydrant shall have a strong 1 in. galvanized steel stand-pipe and a 3/4 in. female NPT brass valve to connect to the water supply pipe. The drain port shall have a 90 degree fitting installed and turned down to prevent material from clogging the port. The hydrant shall also meet the following specifications:

a. Self-draining when handle is in closed position to prevent freezing

b. Heavy duty cast iron head with bucket hook

c. Extra-large cast iron handle for easy operation

d. Brass clevis rod and hose connector

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e. Double o-ring sealing system that provides a positive seal

f. A 1-piece plunger design

g. Plunger with an adjustable square head set screw

h. Bury depth of 12 in., meaning 27 in. will be above ground

2.8 Bedding: KSDOT AB-3 or SB-1 shall be used for leveling.

Concrete Pad: 3/4” inch clean aggregate

KSDOT AB-3

SIEVE PERCENT BY WEIGHT

Retained 1-1/2 inch 0-5 Retained 3/4 - inch 5-30 Retained No. 4 35-60 Retained No. 8 45-70 Retained No. 40 60-84 Retained No. 200 80-92

2.9 Concrete Requirements

2.9.1 All concrete work and materials shall conform to the KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF

TRANSPORTATION (KDOT), STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR STATE ROAD AND

BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION, 2015 edition (including all subsequent supplements and updates).

Link to “KDOT Standard Specifications:”

http://www.ksdot.org/bureaus/burConsMain/specprov/2015specprov.asp

2.9.2 Concrete Mix Requirements: The required strength of normal concrete shall be 4000 psi or 6 bag mix due to its exposure to the freeze thaw cycle. The requirements of concrete shall be:

1. 4000 psi or 6 bag mix, 564 lbs. of cement per cubic yard of concrete

2. Entrained Air 7.0 +/-1.0 percent

3. Slump 4 +/- 1 inches

2.9.3 Concrete Mix: The concrete shall meet Division 400 - CONCRETE and the following specifications:

The COR must approve the commercial grade concrete mixture. Approval of the commercial grade mixture is based on these conditions:

All materials AND the mixture produced are those normally used for the production and sale of concrete in the vicinity of the project. Type I, II, III, IP or I (PM) cement may be used unless otherwise designated. Fly ash or GGBFS may be substituted for the required minimum cement content as specified in subsection

501.3.6. No additives other than air entraining agent will be allowed. In lieu of the above, approved mix designs (including optimized) for all other grades of concrete, Grade 3.0 or above, are allowable for use as commercial grade concrete. No color is to be added to concrete for exterior flatwork (sidewalks & parking area).

2.9.4 Concrete mixer/discharge: Plant batched and transit mixed-batch at a central plant and mix enroute to the project in transit mix trucks in compliance with ASTM C-94. All concrete delivery tickets shall include the plant name, design w/c ratio, batch weights per cubic yard, total batched weight of all materials for quantity delivered, time batched, design slump, water withheld (2 gal/yd. maximum), allowable slump

¾” Aggregate KSDOT SB-1

SIEVE PERCENT BY WEIGHT

Retained 1-1/2 inch

0-10

Retained 3/4" inch

15-40

Retained 3/8 inch 50-75 http://www.ksdot.org/bureaus/burConsMain/specprov/2015specprov.asp

01 12 00 -16 range, moisture correction for aggregates, and dosages of all approved admixtures. The concrete mixer shall be an auger-type continuous mixer used in conjunction with volumetric proportioning. The mixer shall produce concrete, uniform in color and appearance, with homogeneous distribution of the material throughout the mixture. The concrete shall be placed within a period of one hour after the introduction of the mixing water with the dry materials or within a period of 1-11/2 hours after the cement has been placed in contact with the aggregates. Concrete shall be used only if it is within the specified limits for consistency, content, and is not segregated.

2.9.5 Cold Weather Concrete: Unless authorized in writing by the COR, mixing and concreting operations shall be discontinued when the descending air temperature in the shade and away from artificial heat reaches thirty-five (35°) degrees F. Concrete operations may be resumed when the ascending air temperature in the shade and away from artificial heat reaches thirty-five (35°) degrees F. When concrete work is authorized during cold weather, the concrete may be heated in accordance with ACI specifications. The temperature of the concrete shall be not less than sixty (60°) degrees F and not more than eighty (80°) degrees F at the time of placement in the forms.

2.9.6 Frozen subgrade: No concrete shall be placed on frozen subgrade. Sudden cooling of concrete shall not be permitted. Concrete exposed to frost action or freezing weather shall be removed and replaced at the Contractor's expense. A sufficient supply of approved blanketing material shall be provided and placed on all concrete placed between November 1 and April 1 and at other times when the ambient air temperature is expected to drop below forty (40°) degrees F. Blanketing materials shall protect the concrete and maintain a minimum temperature of forty (40°) degrees F in the concrete as measured on the surface. Concrete shall be covered for at least four days.

2.9.7 Hot Weather Concrete: The provisions of this section shall apply to all concrete work, which is done when the air temperature is above eighty (80°) degrees F at the time of placement. The temperature of the concrete, when placed, shall not be high enough to cause excessive loss of slump, flash set or cold joints.

Forms, reinforcing and sub-grade surfaces against which the concrete is to be placed shall be wetted down immediately before placement. In no case shall the temperature of the concrete, when placed, exceed ninety (90°) degrees F.

2.10 Concrete forms: Concrete parking and sidewalk forms shall be metal or wood, straight and free from distortion, and of sufficient strength to resist springing during the process of placing and finishing the concrete. All forms shall be in good condition with not more than one-fourth (1/4”) inch variation in horizontal and vertical alignment for each ten (10’) feet in length. The forms shall be of the full depth of the structure and shall be well built, substantial and unyielding. The forms shall be securely staked, braced and tied to the required line and grade and sufficiently tight to prevent leakage of mortar. The inside surface of the forms shall be oiled with a light, clear paraffin-based form release which will not discolor or otherwise affect the concrete. Forms shall be left in place for a period of not less than 8 hours (weather dependent).

Concrete which is improperly formed, is out of alignment or level or displays surface defects shall be removed and replaced by the contractor at no additional cost to USACE. Make lines, rises, and angles sharp and true. Free exposed surfaces from any visible buckling and or tool marks. Ensure all concrete joints are true, clean, even, smooth, dry, and free of defects and projections

2.11 Reinforcement: Concrete shall be reinforced with #4 bars (ASTM A615; Grade 60) tied 18-24 inches on-center (depending on slab width to provide adequate concrete cover). All reinforcement shall be tied together to form a uniform mat placed at MID-DEPTH and must be supported with CHAIRS. Full lengths of reinforcing steel are to be used when possible.

2.12 Curing Compound: Shall be white pigmented, water-based wax concrete curing compound conforming to ASTM C-309 and AASHTO-M-148. Curing compound shall be applied in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations.

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3. EXECUTION

3.1 Electrical Distribution System B-Loop

3.1.1 The electrical system consists of two (2) electrical panelboard’s Service Panel “B1” 1-17 campsites and Service Panel “B2”18-37 campsites. The Contractor shall supply one (1) electrical panelboard per location as stated above that will be needed to supply service for a total of thirty-seven (37) campsites. The Contractor shall supply and insert the required breakers for each branch circuit.

3.1.2 At all D.S.O provided transformers there is an approximate 10’ stub of conduit for the Contractor to utilize for the installation of wiring.

3.1.3 The Contractor shall remove existing support structures for panelboards and install new support system. Stainless Steel (304) angle- 3x3x1/4 shall be used for the upright post placed to a minimum depth of three feet (3’) and rise to top of panel box (height varies). Post below ground shall be embedded in concrete.

Stainless Steel (304) strut channel shall also be used to securely mount service panel, junction box and conduit. Installation of structure to be level with a neat and professional appearance.

3.1.4 Install five (5) enclosures at B 1-17 and six (6) enclosures at B 18-37 Service Panels, 30” x 24” x 10” metallic, NEMA 3R rating, at each Panelboard and connect with galvanized ridge metal conduit and raintight fittings for conductor installation to breakers. Enclosures will be mounted adjacent to service panel.

Enclosure will be used as junction box to reduce conductor size on the 250 kcmil conductor to 2/0 AWG Copper Stranded conductor in order to accommodate circuit breaker connection.

3.1.5 Contractor to supply and install conduit for branch circuits, see drawings 1 and 2 for minimum size requirements and estimated lengths. Install conduit 24" below grade from Panelboard enclosures to RV Pedestals and above grade at enclosure in rigid metal conduit that matches the underground conduit size with insulated ridged rain tight conduit hubs for all metal conduit to equipment connections. PVC 90 degree sweeps may be used below grade and from 90's install sch. 80 PVC conduits including (1) sch. 80 expansion coupling on all conduits exiting the enclosures and install 90 degree sweeps into and out of bottom of each pedestal. Conduit shall be installed in a manner to allow pedestals to align adjacent to campsite orientation.

3.1.6 The Government will provide a proposed route of conduit installation; however, the Contractor may submit an alternate route that differs from the Government’s route for approval. Intent is to utilize the most efficient route while installing multiple conduits in the same trench where feasible (note: boring method will be allowed). See drawings 1 and 2 for estimated quantities of items needed for installation the Contractor is responsible to supply and verify quantities. Measurements are estimates and the Contractor is responsible to verify measurements and for any overages at no cost to the Government.

3.1.7 Conductors (4 wires) shall be installed in conduit and be of a continuous length.

3.2 Install RV pedestals (bury type)

See drawing 1 and 2 for the number of pedestals per service panel. Pedestals shall be installed to face campsite and located near the existing pedestal and five feet (5’) from edge of…