SOW_Electrical_Panel_Upgrade.pdf

Statement of Work

For

Distribution power panel replacements

At the Northeast Fisheries Science Center Narragansett Laboratory

28 Tarzwell Drive Narragansett, RI 02882

July 19, 2017

DESCRIPTION

A. The National Marine Fisheries Service Laboratory is located at 28 Tarzwell Dr.

Narragansett, RI 02882. All inquiries are to the attention of Ron Guilmette, who may be contacted regarding any questions or for a pre-bid job site inspection, 401-782-3291 office phone or E-mail at ron.guilmette@noaa.gov.

B. The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), a part of the National Oceanic and

Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) of the Department of Commerce (DOC), is a governmental agency charged with the mission of stewardship for living marine resources.

C. The NMFS Narragansett laboratory is upgrading electrical power distribution panels throughout their facility. The project requires using commercially available retrofit kits to replace all associated electrical interior assemblies and components within the existing recessed backing boxes (enclosures) with new properly rated components such as bus bars, neutral and grounding bars, circuit breakers to accommodate existing branch circuits, feeders and all necessary hardware including new flush mounted single hinge lockable panel covers.

D. Demolish (1) flush mounted three (3)phase, 125 VAC distribution power panel and raceway switches and install new distribution power panel and appropriate circuit breakers to new location (adjacent wall) extending and re-utilizing existing feeders and branch circuits and to incorporate race way breakers into new panel .

E. The contractor shall be fully knowledgeable of all requirements of the contract documents and shall make themselves aware of all job site conditions that will affect their work. Contractor shall verify all dimensions and equipment, prior to submitting quotation.

F. The contractor shall legally dispose of existing distribution power panel components offsite.

G. The contractor shall be required to relocate, and/or move any obstacle preventing work from meeting all requirements within the contract documents.

H. The contractor shall be fully licensed to perform electrical work in the state of Rhode

Island and have experience with this type of service for at least five years.

mailto:ron.guilmette@noaa.gov

I. Site and Project Location:

Site Location:

Project Location:

PRE-BID SITE VISIT

It is mandatory that a site visit be conducted prior to submitting a quote in order to view site conditions and verify voltages, amperages, circuit breakers, measurements, and equipment.

Contact the COR to schedule a site visit between the hours of 7:30 AM– 4:00 PM, Monday through

Friday. Please plan to coordinate site visits at least two working days in advance of intended site visit.

GENERAL

A. The contractor shall be fully knowledgeable of all requirements of the contract documents and shall make themselves aware of all job site conditions that will affect their work.

B. The contractor shall comply with all applicable codes (NFPA, NEC, IBC, BOCA etc.) and other published instructions for the installation of specified products, and installation requirements per the contract documents.

C. The contractor shall be responsible for tracing, verifying and isolating all utilities before construction begins.

D. The contractor is responsible for his/her own security arrangements including subcontractor’s materials, tools, equipment, and personnel.

E. Work in Progress: The contractor shall be responsible for the protection and safe keeping of all work in progress prior to final acceptance by the Government.

F. All methods, materials and workmanship provided by the contractor under this contract shall, as a minimum, be performed in accordance with professional industry standards and shall comply with applicable codes for construction. Field measurements and quantities are the responsibility of the contractor.

G. See Appendix 1 and 2 for equipment details and Appendix 3 for List of Acronyms.

SPECIFIC TASKS

A. The Contractor shall communicate with the onsite COR to coordinate and schedule de-energizing and re-energizing of power panels as the building will be occupied during construction.

B. The Contractor shall trace, identify and disconnect/disassemble and remove all, electrical connections, components, conduit and mounting hardware as necessary from seven (7) existing (3) phase (4) wire 120/208/ 225 amp Westinghouse type N.OB (sub) distribution power panels and Reutilize existing feeders, branch circuits and replace all associated electrical components within the existing distribution boxes (enclosures) with new properly rated Eaton components such as but not limited to bus bars, neutral and grounding bars and bolt-on type circuit breakers to accommodate exiting branch circuits and all necessary hardware including new single hinged lockable flush mounted panel covers. Internal panel boards (retrofit kits) shall be UL recognized under UL67 and comply with NEC wire bend space requirements for existing boxes. Interior assemblies shall have field adjustable risers for proper fitment and installation within existing recessed boxes and to insure proper fitment of new contractor supplied panel covers.

C. The contractor shall install new circuit breakers in seven (7) Westinghouse single phase

120/208 VAC 18 space distribution panels located in laboratories and offices. Circuit breakers shall be rated for existing wire sizes and amperages.

D. De-energize, disassemble and remove one (1) surface mounted boiler room power panel and all associated raceways, relays, switches, piping, and fittings and relocate/reinstall existing feeders and circuits to a contractor supplied new three (3) phase (4) wire one hundred and twenty five (125) VAC rated distribution power panel and appropriate sized circuit breakers for existing circuits. This distribution power panel is to be located on an adjacent wall approximately 10 feet from original location. This distribution power panel shall be wall surface mounted. All boiler control circuits shall be connected to the new distribution power panel .The Contractor shall provide temporary power for the existing gas fired boilers, walk-in freezer and refrigerated room by utilizing nearby distribution power panel while the existing boiler and refrigeration equipment power panel is de-energized. It is extremely important to keep the walk-in freezer temperatures stable and at their proper set point

(usually -5 degrees).

E. The Contractor shall trace and identify all branch circuits and clearly label each distribution power panel cover accordingly.

F. Check for proper phase rotation for all three (3) phase power equipment.

G. The contractor shall calculate electrical loads and balance as necessary.

H. The contractor shall torque all fasteners to manufactures recommended specifications.

I. Legally dispose of existing distribution power panel components offsite.

J. The contractor shall ensure that all equipment, circuits and related components to this project are operational and functioning properly before project closeout.

K. Contractor shall be required to relocate, and/or move any obstacle preventing work from meeting all requirements within the contract documents.

L. Contractor shall provide all wiring, conduit, connectors, supports and other supplies and equipment not specifically stated to complete the requirements of the contract drawings.

M. See Appendix 1 and 2 for equipment details on existing panels.

PROJECT OVERVIEW AND EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS

The electrical power distribution panels shall be of proper voltage and amperage to support the

Narragansett Main Laboratory building. The existing components have out lived there intended life cycle.

See Appendix 1 and 2 for existing equipment details and new component details.

ACCESS TO WORK SITE

A. All persons employed within the boundaries of the property or restricted-access areas therein, and all persons permitted to enter such property and areas shall comply with the security regulations for the NEFSC Narragansett Laboratory.

B. The Government reserves the right to close down the job site and order contractor personnel off the premises in the event of a national emergency or a shut-down, for as long as security problems persist. The contractor may only return to the site with verbal approval from the

GPC/COR.

C. The Government reserves the right to exclude or remove from the site or building any employee of the contractor or a subcontractor whom the Government deems incompetent, careless, insubordinate or otherwise objectionable, or whose continued employment on the work is deemed by the Government to be contrary to the public interest.

D. Personnel may be subject to inspection of their personal effects when entering and leaving the facility. In addition, unscheduled inspections of personnel may be made when entering or while on site.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Licensed electrician in the state of Rhode Island

Five years (5) experience at an electrical journeymen level or higher.

Five years (5) experience with commercial electrical applications.

FINAL ACCEPTANCE AND INSPECTIONS

A. Inspection of work to be performed by the NEFSC facilities maintenance supervisor

(GPC/COR). Any corrective action required as a result of the inspection will be accomplished prior to final monthly billing.

B. The contractor may be notified of deficiencies in performance in writing by the GPC/COR.

Oral deficiency notifications will be confirmed in writing. Prompt corrective action shall be taken by the contractor upon notice of deficiency.

C. The contractor shall advised that the Government when all work is completed. The

Government will not accept the work until it determines that all work has been satisfactorily completed within the terms of the contract.

EXISTING CONDITIONS

If discrepancies are discovered between the existing conditions and those noted on the

SOW/drawings, immediately notify the GPC/COR. Upon receipt of Bidding Documents verify documents are complete. Notify GPC/COR if documents are incomplete. Immediately notify

GPC/COR upon finding discrepancies or omissions in Bidding Documents.

JOB SITE PROTECTIONS

A. It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to protect the property of others as well as his/her own property, and to repair or replace any property damaged by the contractor in fulfilling this project. The contractor shall keep the area clean and upon completion of the project, the contractor shall clean up the work area and remove all debris from the job site in a timely and legally acceptable manner so as to not detract from the aesthetics or the functions of the building. Government dumpsters will not be available for contractor use.

The contractor shall repair or be responsible for costs to repair all property damaged during the performance of work.

B. The contractor shall provide proper signage and barriers to prevent building occupants from accessing work areas while construction is taking place.

C. The contractor shall take precautions to prevent the spread of dust, moisture and debris. The contractor shall provide labor and materials to construct, maintain and remove necessary temporary enclosures to prevent dust or debris in the construction area(s) from entering the remainder of the building.

D. All work shall comply with applicable Federal, State and Local regulations.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

A. The actual start date shall be coordinated with the GPC/COR.

B. Upon notice to proceed, the contractor shall be required to complete work within 60 calendar days.

SUBMITTALS

The contractor shall submit the following:

Schedule (5 days after NTP)

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) (10 days after NTP)

Safety Plan (5 days after NTP)

Manufactures cut sheets for COR approval.

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

National Marine Fisheries Service

28 Tarzwell Drive

Narragansett, RI 02882

DELIVERY, STORAGE, HANDLING, AND PROTECTION

A. Deliver materials to the job site in the manufacturer’s original, unopened containers or wrappings with the manufacturer’s name, brand name and installation instructions intact and legible. Deliver in sufficient quantity to permit work to continue without interruption.

B. Comply with the manufacturer’s written instructions for proper material storage.

C. Any materials which are found to be damaged shall be removed and replaced at the contractor’s expense.

D. Care shall be exercised to provide protection of surrounding structures, parking lot, and hallways and buildings structure.

GOVERNMENT POINT OF CONTACT

Ron Guilmette GPC/COR (Contracting Officers Representative)

28 Tarzwell Drive

Narragansett, RI 02882

401-782-3291 or fax 401-782-3201

QUALITY CONTROL

A. The contractor shall submit manufacture cut sheets and other specification literature for all materials to be installed.

B. All work described in the Statement of Work shall comply with the manufacturers installation guidelines.

C. The contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, tools, transportation, services and supplies as stated in this requirement.

D. Work is required to be completed in accordance with the construction industry standards and codes.

E. The contractor shall supply the GPC/COR with the onsite supervisor contact information and any other key personnel.

WARRANTY

The contractor shall provide a written warranty for service including labor and materials for a period of one year from the date of startup with no dollar limitation and shall carry a manufacturer’s warranty of 5 years.

USE OF THE PREMISES

Before beginning work, the contractor shall secure approval from the GPC/COR for the following:

A. Contact the COR for parking information and facility access.

B. Access to the site.

C. Areas permitted for storage of materials and debris.

D. Security: Obey the government’s requirements for personnel identification, inspection and other security measures.

E. Use of facility rest rooms is not provided. The contractor shall provide portable rest room.

F. The NEFSC is a smoke free campus. The Contractor and its employees shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations regarding maintenance of a smoke free environment on the job site.

G. Use of Government facilities

1. Water and electricity for construction purposes are available at the work site.

2. Toilet facilities shall be provided by the contractor. Location of temporary facilities shall be coordinated with owner’s representative or the GPC/COR.

3. Contractor shall provide storage for tools and materials. The Government is not responsible for providing storage or security of materials, tools, or equipment.

H. The premises will be occupied during the performance of the work. Contractor to coordinate work with the COR to accommodate the work schedule, continuing access and completion date.

I. Working hours shall be 7:30 AM – 4 PM (M-F). Contractor shall observe all federal holidays. Some off hours scheduling may be necessary to minimize disruption to staff as the building will be occupied during construction.

WORKMANSHIP

All work shall be of highest quality and in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s published specifications and to the building owner’s satisfaction and most recent codes and standards.

Provide all engineering, labor, material, tools, equipment, and supervision necessary to complete the work described or shown in the drawings, specifications, and accordance with the manufacturer’s most current specifications and details to ensure the requirements in the contract documents are met meeting or exceeding the best practices as recommended by Government

Agencies, Professional Associations, Councils, Institutes, Manufacture, Codes and Standards.

These include but are not limited to those referenced in Appendix 3 (List of Acronyms).

QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Unless otherwise noted in the contract documents, contractor shall comply with the manufacturer’s current specifications and details.

B. The contractor shall provide adequate number of experienced workmen regularly engaged in this type of work who are skilled in the application techniques of the materials specified.

C. There shall be a site superintendent on the job site at all times while work is in progress. The site superintendent must be an employee of the general contractor and on the site all times during the course of any ongoing work.

D. There shall be no deviations made from this specification or the approved shop drawings (if any) without the prior written approval of the GCP/COR. Any deviation from the manufacturer’s installation procedures must be supported by a written certification on the manufacturer’s letterhead and presented to the GCP/COR for consideration.

E. All substitution requests for products, equipment, materials and methods described within the contract documents shall be submitted to the GCP/COR. Substitutions request are not permitted prior to the Notice to Proceed. Substitute products will be considered when the request is submitted in writing to the GCP/COR. The GCP/COR will have seven (7) working days to approve/disapprove substitution request. Substitution request shall not result in schedule extensions.

FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

A. The contractor shall remove and dispose of all debris and trash from the job site in a timely and legally acceptable manner so as to not detract from the aesthetics or the functions of the building.

B. Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations concerning environmental pollution prevention control and waste disposal.

C. Contractor shall immediately inform the GPC/COR of any environmentally hazardous situations that may arise as well as contact required regulatory agencies.

D. Perform daily clean-up to collect all wrappings, empty containers, paper, and other debris from the project site. Upon completion, all debris must be disposed of in a legally acceptable manner. The contractor shall ensure that the project area and areas adjacent to the project area are maintained in a clean and safe condition.

SAFETY

A. The contractor shall be responsible for all means and methods as they relate to safety and shall comply with all applicable OSHA, NEC, NFPA, and EPA, local, state and federal requirements. Safety shall be the responsibility of the general contractor. All related personnel shall be instructed daily to be mindful of the full time requirement to maintain a safe environment for the facility’s occupants including staff, visitors, customers and the occurrence of the general public on or near the site.

B. The contractor shall comply with the requirements of 29 CFR, Part 1910: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) General Industry and Health Standards. : Occupational

Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) General Industry and Health Standards and 29

CFR, part 1926 Construction Standards. The contractor shall promptly correct any non-complying work or conditions. Contractor shall be responsible to ensure its work does not affect the safety of the public or employees of the Government. Neither the Government nor its representatives shall bear any responsibility for safety precautions at the project work site.

If, however, in the opinion of the GPC/COR, a life-threatening condition exists, the GPC/COR will orally (to be confirmed in writing) require the contractor to immediately suspend work in the affected area until the condition is corrected. Whenever contractor’s operations may create a hazardous condition, it shall at its sole expense, furnish, install and maintain such guards, fences, barricades, railing, light, signs, or other devices necessary to prevent accident, injury or damage to people or equipment.

C. Five days prior to start of work contractor shall submit a safety plan. To include but not limited, open flames, welding, debris, cleanup, work place safety methods, and emergency procedures. The Safety Plan must be available on site at all times and must be reviewed with all subcontractors working under this contract for the duration of the contract project.

D. It is the contractor’s responsibility to ensure all employees; sub-contractors, venders, and other company representative adhere to all safety rules, regulations, policies and practices.

E. Contractor shall observe lock/out tag/out regulations and as required by OSHA.

F. The contractor shall keep the project site in a neat and orderly condition at all times.

JOB CONDITIONS, CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS

A. Safety Data Sheets (SDS) must be on location at all times during the transportation, storage and application of materials. A separate set shall be given to the GPC/COR five (5) days prior to starting of the work.

B. The contractor shall not cause or permit any hazardous material to be brought upon, kept or used in or about the premises by its agents, employees, or subcontractors without the prior consent of the GPC/COR. Hazardous materials that are necessary to the performance of this contract shall be used, kept and stored in a manner that complies with all laws regulating any such hazardous material brought upon or used or kept at this site. Contractor shall provide Material Safety Data Sheets to the GPC/COR for any hazardous materials used in the performance of this contract.

C. As used herein, the term “Hazardous Material” means any hazardous or toxic substance, material, or waste, including but not limited to, those substances, materials, and wastes listed in the Department of Transportation Hazardous Material Table (49 CFR 172.101) or by the Environmental Protection Agency as hazardous substances (40 CFR Part 68.130) and amendments thereto, petroleum products, or such other substances, material, and wastes that are or become regulated under any applicable local, state, or Federal law.

PERSONNEL

A. The contractor shall provide proof that all on-site employees are US citizens or legal aliens.

B. The contractor shall not employ personnel with felony convictions, or with a record of narcotics use, for work at the Narragansett Laboratory.

C. The contractor is responsible for completing a security investigation on all employees working at the Narragansett Laboratory in connection with this contract.

Appendix 1

Boiler Room Panels (22 Space)-Quantity 2

Hallway Panels (42 Space)-Quantity 3

Hallway Panel (30 Space)-Quantity 1

Laboratory Panels (18 Space) with 70 Amp Main Breaker-Quantity 7 (Replace Breakers Only)

Shop Panel (36 Space)-Quantity 1

Appendix 2

Retrofit Details

Boiler Room Panel

Boiler Room Panel to be demolished and install replacement panel to new location extending and reutilizing existing feeds and branch circuits

De-energize, disassemble and remove (1) surface mounted boiler room power panel/raceway and raceway switches, all piping, raceways and fittings and relocate/reinstall new raceway extending existing feeders and circuits to a contractor supplied new three (3) phase one hundred and twenty five

(125) VAC rated distribution power panel and appropriate sized circuit breakers for existing circuits.

This distribution power panel is to be located on an adjacent wall approximately 10 feet from original location. This distribution power panel shall be wall surface mounted. Boiler controls, relays and all associated components to be relocated adjacent to the contractor installed distribution panel.

Panel board retrofit details (Eaton parts) are for reference use only. The contractor shall verify, and be responsible for, all existing dimensions, part numbers, breaker counts, and amperages.

Catalog No P1RL3C230 Designation Boiler Rm2

Qty List of Materials 1 Retrofit Panel, 225A, Main Lugs Only 5 20A, 1P BAB Branch Breaker 1 Custom Retrofit Trim 1 No enclosure: No Box 1 Existing box 41H x 20.25W x 6D

Designation Boiler Rm3

Qty List of Materials 1 Retrofit Panel, 225A, Main Lugs Only 4 20A, 1P BAB Branch Breaker 1 Custom Retrofit Trim

Catalog No P1RL3C242

Designation Hallway Panel A Maintenance shop

Qty List of Materials

1 Retrofit Panel, 225A, Main Lugs Only 35 20A, 1P BAB Branch Breaker 1 20A, 3P BAB-H Branch Breaker 1 20A, 2P BAB Branch Breaker 1 30A, 2P BAB Branch Breaker 1 Custom Retrofit Trim 1 No enclosure: No Box

1 Existing box 38H x 20.25 x 6D

Designation Hallway Panel B

Qty List of Materials 1 Retrofit Panel, 225A, Main Lugs Only

40 20A, 1P BAB Branch Breaker 1 20A, 2P BAB Branch Breaker 1 Custom Retrofit Trim

1 Existing box is 41H x 20.25W x 6D

Item No. Qty Product Description 1 Panelboards 30 Circuits, 225A, Fully Rated, 208Y/120V 3Ph 4W, Copper Bus, 10k AIC, [Top Fed], Surface Mounted

10k AIC, [Top Fed], Surface Mounted

1 Panelboards 42 Circuits, 225A, Fully Rated, 208Y/120V 3Ph 4W, Copper Bus, 10k AIC, [Top Fed], Flush Mounted

Designation Hallway Panel C

Qty List of Materials 1 Retrofit Panel, 225A, Main Lugs Only

42 20A, 1P BAB Branch Breaker 1 Custom Retrofit Trim

1 Existing box is 41h x 20.25W x 6D

Designation Hallway Panel D

Qty List of Materials 1 Retrofit Panel, 225A, Main Lugs Only

30 20A, 1P BAB Branch Breaker 1 Custom Retrofit Trim

1 Existingbox35Hx20Wx6D

Breaker counts. The contractor shall verify, and be responsible for, all existing dimensions, part numbers, breaker counts, and amperages.

Location Panel Description 20 amp

1ph

20 amp

3ph

20 amp

2-Pole

30 amp

2-Pole

15 amp

1ph

15 1mp

3ph

40 amp

3ph

30 amp

3ph

Hallway Light Panel A 42 space sub panel 35 1 1 1

Hallway power distribution panel 42 space sub panel 40 1 lighting power distribution panel C 30 space sub panel 20 3 2

Emergency Power distribution panel 2 42 space sub panel 42

Boiler room power panel 2 22 space sub panel 5 6 6 1 1

Boiler room power panel 3 22 space sub panel 4 24 5

Shop Power distribution panel 36 space sub panel 20 1 3 1 1

Chem Lab Power distribution panel 18 space w/main 70 AMP 14 1 1

Shark Lab Power distribution panel 18 space w/main 70 AMP 13 1 1

Power distribution panel RM 12 18 space w/main 70 AMP 15 1

Power distribution panel RM 11 18 space w/main 70 AMP 13 1 1

Power distribution panel RM 18 18 space w/main 70 AMP 15 1

Power distribution panel RM 10 18 space w/main 70 AMP 15 1

Power distribution panel RM 9 18 space w/main 70 AMP 15 1

Power distribution panel to be replaced 24 space 14 1 2 1 1

APPENDIX 3

List of Acronyms:

ACRONYMS

Air-Condition and Refrigeration Institute Air Movement and Control Association International, Inc American Bearing Manufactures Association American Concrete Institute

ARI

AMCA

ABMA

ACI

Asbestos Containing Material ACM

American Institute of Steel Construction AISC

American National Standards Institute ANSI

American Plywood Association APA

American Society of Civil Engineers ASCE

Above ground Storage Tank AST

American Society for Testing and Materials ASTM

American Society of Mechanical Engineers ASME

American Welding Society AWS

Best Management Practices BMP

Building Officials and Code Administrators BOCA

Clean Air Act CAA

Chain Link Fence Manufacturing Institute CLFMI

Cubic Feet per Minute CFM

Code of Federal Regulation CFR

Concrete Masonry Unit CMU

Concrete Conc

Contracting Officer CO

Contracting Officers Representative COR

Contracting Officers Technical Representative COR

California Roof Rating Council CRRC

Clean Water Act CWA

Demarcation point DEMARC

Demolition Demo

Drawing Dwg

Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer EDPM

Elevation Elev

Encased Burial EB

Environmental Protection Agency EPA

Feet Ft

Factory Mutual FM

Finish Floor FF

Fire Rated FR

Gauge Ga

General Contractor GC

Gallons per Minute GPM

Gypsum GYP

Gypsum Association GA

International Organization for Standardization ISO

Inch In

Information Technology IT

Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers IEEE

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design LEED

Linear Feet LF

Maximum MAX

Metal Lath/Steel Framing Association ML/SFA

Mean Low Water MLW

Mile Per Hour MPH

Material Safety Data Sheets MSDS

National Electric Code NEC

National Fire Protection Association NFPA

National Institute of Standards and Technology NIST

National Sanitation Foundation NSF

Notice To Proceed NTP

Not To Scale NTS

On Center OC

Ounce OZ

Outside Diameter OD

Occupational Safety and Health Act OSHA

National Electric Manufactures Association NEMA

Not To Scale NTS

Pounds lbs

Parts Per Billion PPB

Parts Per Million PPM

Pounds per Square Inch PSI

Polyvinyl Chloride PVC

Resource Conservation and Recovery Act RCRA

Schedule Sch

Steel Door Institute SDI

Square Feet SF

Statement Of Work SOW

Solar Reflectance Index SRI

Sound Transmission Class STC

Square Sq

Thick Thk

Typical Typ

Uniform Construction Code UCC

Underwriters Laboratories UL

United States Green Building Council USGBC

Underground Storage Tank UST

Volatile Organic Carbon VOC

Welded Wire Fabric WWF

Western Wood Products Association WWPA