Notice to Design Professionals.pdf

GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

Engineering and Construction Services

PO Box 1539, 300 Patrol Road, Lies Hall Forsyth, Georgia 31029

Phone 478-992-2926

Brian P. Kemp Tyrone Oliver Governor Commissioner

Georgia Department of Corrections

Notice to Design Professionals

The Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) is soliciting responses from registered engineers / architects interested in providing professional services for the following project:

GDC-24-Johnson-SP-008-DP Boiler Plant, Heat Loop and HVAC Replacement

Johnson SP 290 Donovan Harrison Rd, Wrightsville, GA, 31096

General Project Description: This project includes the design and construction administration of the Boiler Plant, Underground Loop Systems, and Buildings A & B HVAC DX Systems and Controls. The DP will Design/Scope

1. Boiler Plant

a. Design for 180-degree heating water boilers/controls

i. Design for chemical treatment

ii. Design for pad mounted expansion tank and new air separator

iii. Design for emergency pipe connections for rental equipment

b. Design for 140 degrees Domestic hot water heaters/controls

i. DP to determine if water to water heat exchangers can be reused.

ii. Design to replace/add mixing valves for each building.

iii. 140 degrees temperature is at the mixing valves for the buildings.

iv. Design for emergency pipe connections for rental equipment

c. Design for water softener and filtration system for makeup water to boiler plant.

d. Design to remove all existing boilers and heat exchangers and other items associated with old system to include piping, electrical devices, panels, hardware etc.

2. Underground Loop Systems

a. Heating water supply/return

b. Domestic hot water supply/return

c. Domestic cold water

d. Design for heating water shall be continuous from the boiler plant to all designed HVAC equipment. This includes above ceiling work.

i. Tie new loop system into other buildings not receiving new HVAC equipment.

3. Buildings A & B DX HVAC Units

a. HVAC/Control Replacement

b. Design to replace all DX split systems for these buildings.

c. Design to replace all end terminal devices for these buildings (if applicable)

4. Design for project will also include but not limited to:

a. All pumps associated with the project.

b. All ducting/insulation wall to wall in mechanical rooms

c. All piping/insulation wall to wall in mechanical rooms

d. All electrical

e. All other items associated to have a full, complete and operating system.

f. All DX split systems will have air sterilization designed.

g. All controls for will be stand alone, digital, with touch screen to view setpoints, equipment status etc.

5. Rental Units

a. Design must include temporary units.

i. Heating Water Boilers

ii. Hot water heaters

iii. HVAC systems

6. Other DP requirements

a. DP will include a GPR of the impacted project areas for underground work within scope of the contract. DP will also require the contractor to do a GPR of their own.

b. DP will include ACM and Lead testing in scope of contract. If the results are positive the DP will be issued an amendment to add abatement to project.

c. DP will include proper site investigations into the scope of contract before beginning design to verify existing conditions vs. GDC issued drawings.

d. DP will include predesign TAB into the scope of contract for each AHU water and supply air side in mechanical room. Provide data to GDC for further analysis.

e. DP will include commissioning for all equipment into scope of contract.

f. Teams meeting will be conducted w/ GDC after each design phase is completed.

g. Onsite visit at facility will be conducted w/GDC after 95% CD’s are complete-Prior to Bid.

h. DP to make Weekly site visits during construction and complete field observation reports and advise GDC of status.

i. Monthly OAC meetings for the duration of construction

j. DP will itemize all milestones and CA separately on their proposal.

7. Please review the attached GDC Mechanical Projects Design Professional Guide for further items not listed.

All packages should be mailed to the address provided. No “in person” delivered packages will be accepted. You are also required to email a digital copy by the due date to randy.ramsey@gdc.ga.gov . Should either the mailed copy or emailed copy be submitted late the firm will be considered nonresponsive.

To become responsive your firm must be present at the mandatory site visit for Design Professionals on October 4th, 2023 @ 9am. This site visit will occur prior to the date the responses are due. One digital camera, one measuring device, and one flashlight are the only items allowed to enter the facility. Cell phones are not permitted.

The scope of design services shall include preparation of schematic design and design development documents, construction documents, bidding assistance, and construction contract administration.

Qualified firms interested in participating in the selection process are invited to submit a letter of interest and one copy of a statement of their qualifications to:

Randy Ramsey Project Manager

Engineering and Construction Services Georgia Department of Corrections

P.O. Box 1529, 300 Patrol Road Forsyth, Georgia 31029

For additional information concerning the scope of this project please call:

Fred Hastings

Sr. Manager MEP/FA Services Engineering and Construction Services

Georgia Department of Corrections (678)-628-6581

Those firms responding to this invitation will be considered, provided their response includes a letter of interest, a current Architect/Engineer Questionnaire (GSA Standard Form 330), and a notarized, executed Contractor Affidavit under O.C.G.A § 13-10-91(b)(1) (see attached). No mailto:randy.ramsey@gdc.ga.gov further action beyond the submission of the letter of interest, the SF 330, and the notarized, executed Contractor Affidavit is required or desired for consideration.

(Note: This is not a request for proposal or bid)

Respondents should be an established firm, licensed to practice engineering or architecture with a principal office in the State of Georgia. Firms having more than one office are requested to submit only the qualifications of the office that would produce the contract documents. Criteria for selection consideration will be based on such factors as organization, design ability, past performance, ability to meet time requirements, budget limitations, and professional experience.

Following an initial evaluation of qualifications and performance data, three or more firms considered highly qualified by the department to provide the required professional services will be invited for interviews. Your firm’s proposal is due by the end of your scheduled interview time. It must be sealed and mailed to the address listed above. Your firm will become nonresponsive if the proposal is not received on time.

Written/emailed responses will be considered if received by the GDC point of contact Randy Ramsey at the above address not later than 3 PM, EST, October 19th, 2023. Hand delivered packages will not be accepted as noted above. Late packages will be considered non-responsive.

Attempts to contact any department representatives in connection with this invitation (other than those individuals designated above) or failure to provide fully responsive submittal information may lead to disqualification.

GDC reserves the right to reject any or all statements of qualifications, and to waive technicalities and informalities at the discretion of GDC.

GDC Mechanical Projects Design Professional Guide

Contract Requirements (for proposal purposes)

• GPR by DP for any underground work (third party) o This must be incorporated into your proposal for all projects requiring underground work.

• ACM/Lead testing of working areas of project (third party) o Must include dust samples of each mechanical room.

o Should the samples be determined as being hot an amendment will be created for the additive work to include drawings for abatement.

• Upfront TAB of all equipment prior to design, both air and water sides (third party) o Tab of air side for independent cells is only needed when ducting is to be replaced on the full systems. Most projects have replacement of ducting in the mechanical rooms only.

• Architectural subcontractor for design if needed.

• Structural subcontractor for design if needed.

• 35% design review with GDC by Teams o To include 35% probable Cost

• Design Development review with GDC by Teams

• 95% design review with GDC at the facility o To include 95% probable Cost

• 100% design review with GDC by Teams

• Prebid/negotiation assistance:

o Provide cost per visit in case of a rebid scenario. Include 1 Prebid meeting/assistance with negotiations and RFI’s in your proposal.

• Construction Administration:

o Proper OAC Meeting Leadership to include minutes and sign in sheets. Provide one OAC meeting per month per the estimated construction duration by the DP. Provide cost per visit, also an amount of visits in your proposal. During OAC meetings Provide field report that includes pictures and details of the project.

o Report each site visit with a completion percentage (separate document from site visit) o Weekly progress meetings by Teams with the contractor o Added site visits w/field reports that include pictures and details of the project. (TBD by

GDC) May be weekly or combined with OAC for two monthly visits by DP.

• Commissioning of all Equipment (third party) o The commissioning will include the commissioning agent, DP and the controls contractor. DP only if needed.

• Project close out:

o Material Completion site visit(s) -DP to determine number of visits within proposal.

o Final Completion site visit(s)- DP to determine number of visits within proposal.

• Monthly progress payments by the DP will be sent to the PM associated with the project from GDC. The GDC Project Manager is responsible for approving and submitting the invoices for payment processing. The DP must have all invoices submitted by the 15th of each month.

Please use the following as a guide for your design to encompass GDC’s needs. The DP designing the project understands that code will OVERRULE any of the items listed below and the DP will design around any code requirements for the project unless otherwise directed in writing from GDC.

Air Handling Units (AHU) Installation Requirements:

• Concrete Pad Detail included on the Detail Sheet within the Drawings

• All motors will be controlled with VFD’s.

• Stand Alone Controls with BAS Capability and a 7” minimum width Viewing Screen mounted in a

Metal Security Enclosure. (Location to be determined during the Pre-Design Phase of the Project)

• Access Doors with Hinges and Latches

• Double Sided Panels

• Stainless Steel drain pans

• Filter Racks/Tracks must accommodate 2” thick Filter Media

• Copper Drain Lines and Condensate Traps

• Direct Drive Motors (If available)

• Each AHU Installation and Related Accessories must include the following components:

Strainers, Gauges, TAB Ports, Thermometers, Drain Valves and Vent Valves with Caps or Plugs.

• (2) Replacement Sets of Air Filters and Blower Drive Belts (if required) will be provided to the facility for use after Material Completion

• The Mechanical Contractor will be responsible for all Filter Changes as required until the Date of

Material Completion and/or TAB.

Air Cooled Chiller Installation Requirements:

• Concrete Pad Detail included on the Detail Sheet within the Drawings

• Stand Alone Controls with BAS Capability and a 7” minimum width Viewing Screen mounted in a

Metal Security Enclosure. (Location to be determined during the Pre-Design Phase of the Project)

• Disconnects integrated on equipment from factory.

• Micro-channel Condensing Coils

• Upper and Lower Hail Guards

• Isometric Isolators a minimum of 1” high anchored to the concrete equipment pad

• BAS capability required for controls.

• LAC (low ambient controls)

• Expansion Tanks, (Must be pad mounted on the floor)

• Air Separators

• Strainers, Gauges, TAB Ports, Thermometers, Drain Valves and Vent Valves with Caps or Plugs.

Water Cooled Chiller Installation Requirements:

• Concrete Pad Detail included on the Detail Sheet within the Drawings

• Stand Alone Controls with BAS Capability and a 7” minimum width Viewing Screen mounted in a

Metal Security Enclosure. (Location to be determined during the Pre-Design Phase of the Project)

• Disconnects integrated on equipment from factory.

• BAS capability required for controls.

• Discharge Water Valve for head pressure control

• Strainers, Gauges, TAB Ports, Thermometers, Drain Valves and Vent Valves with Caps or Plugs.

• Air separator of appropriate size

Cooling Tower Installation Requirements:

• Concrete Pad Detail included on the Detail Sheet within the Drawings

• Stand Alone Controls with BAS Capability and a 7” minimum width Viewing Screen mounted in a

Metal Security Enclosure. (Location to be determined during the Pre-Design Phase of the Project)

• Cross Flow Tower Design (if available)

• Stainless Steel Basin

• Stainless Steel Framework Construction for Side Splash Fill Material

• Direct Drive Fans with VFD’s (variable frequency drive) technology

• Water Bypass Capability for cold outdoor temperature conditions

• Strainers, Gauges, TAB Ports, Thermometers, Drain Valves and Vent Valves with Caps or Plugs.

Heating Boiler Requirements:

• Concrete Pad Detail included on the Detail Sheet within the Drawings

• Stand Alone Controls with BAS Capability and a 7” minimum width Viewing Screen mounted in a

Metal Security Enclosure. (Location to be determined during the Pre-Design Phase of the Project)

• Disconnects integrated on equipment from factory

• CO Sensors - Each boiler/mechanical room containing one or more boilers from which carbon monoxide can be produced shall be equipped with a carbon monoxide detector with a manual reset.

(1) The carbon monoxide detector shall alarm at 50 ppm and boiler(s) shall be interlocked to disable the burners when the measured level of CO rises above 200 ppm.

(2) The carbon monoxide detector shall disable the burners upon loss of power to the detector.

(3) The carbon monoxide detector shall be calibrated in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations or every eighteen months after installation of the detector. A record of calibration shall be posted at or near the boiler or be readily accessible to an inspector.

• Emergency Stop/Shut Off at Doors

• Isolation Valves provided for all Multi-Boiler Applications

• Strainers provided for all Accessories

• Outdoor Air Temperature Reset

• Where multiple boilers are installed isolation valves will be installed

• Strainers, Gauges, TAB Ports, Thermometers, Drain Valves and Vent Valves with Caps or Plugs.

• New expansion tank(s) at floor level on pad

Domestic Water Heating Requirements:

• Concrete Pad Detail included on the Detail Sheet within the Drawings

• CO Sensors - Each boiler/mechanical room containing one or more Hot Water Heaters from which carbon monoxide can be produced shall be equipped with a carbon monoxide detector with a manual reset.

• The carbon monoxide detector shall alarm at 50 ppm and boiler(s) shall be interlocked to disable the burners when the measured level of CO rises above 200 ppm.

• The carbon monoxide detector shall disable the burners upon loss of power to the detector.

• The carbon monoxide detector shall be calibrated in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations or every eighteen months after installation of the detector. A record of calibration shall be posted at or near the boiler or be readily accessible to an inspector.

• Emergency Stop/Shut Off at Doors (if applicable)

• Mixing Valves installed and/or replaced in all buildings where existing. Min water temp input from water heaters is 140 degrees Fahrenheit.

• All applicable Laundry and Kitchen Equipment must be capable of achieving a minimum water temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit.

• New holding tanks will be mounted at floor level (where applicable) on a concrete pad with appropriate drains/vents.

• New expansion tanks will be mounted at floor level (where applicable) on a concrete pad with appropriate drains/vents.

Pump Installation Requirements:

• End Suction Centrifugal Pumps with suction diffusers and strainers

• All Valves and Accessories will be replaced by the contractor from the highest flange.

• Strainers, Gauges, TAB Ports, Thermometers, Drain Valves and Vent Valves with Caps or Plugs.

• Concrete Pad Detail included on the Detail Sheet within the Drawings

• Variable Frequency Drive for soft start/TAB adjustments

Piping Installation Requirements:

• Completely demo and Complete reinstall of associated piping in each mechanical room.

o Leave no more than 2 ft at wall penetrations for reattachment of new piping. Add flange with valves at these locations.

• Air Valves on the largest diameter piping at the highest elevation from grade.

• Air Separators on all Piping Loops

• Expansion tanks will be pad mounted.

• Include Buffer Tanks if needed.

• All piping that penetrates walls or floors above grade level must be accompanied by fire foam around the penetration.

Insulation

• All chilled water piping will have foam glass insulation installed.

• All hot water piping will have fiberglass insulation installed.

• All Dual temperature loops will have foam glass installed.

• All Domestic water piping will have fiberglass installed.

• All insulation must have proper PVC jacketing/minor painting is allowed but must be preapproved.

Required PVC Jacketing Colors are as follows:

- Chilled Water Supply Dark Green w/proper labels

- Chilled Water Return Light Green w/proper labels

- Condenser Water Supply Dark Green w/proper labels

- Condenser Water Return Light Green w/proper labels

- Heating Water Supply Dark Tan w/proper labels

- Heating Water Return Light Tan w/proper labels

- Domestic Hot Water Supply Dark Gray w/proper labels

- Domestic Hot Water Return Light Gray w/proper labels

- Domestic Cold Water White w/proper labels

- Steam Dark Orange w/proper labels

- Steam return Light Orange w/proper labels

- Gas Yellow Painted w/proper labels

- Curbs or drains (only trip hazards) Yellow Painted

Underground Piping Installation Requirements:

• Trench detail with minimum and maximum width and height (typical)

• Steel box detail for building penetrations minimal 3/8 stainless steel

• Include details about length of trench allowed within facility at a given time on the drawings/specs

• Contractor will provide a secondary GPR scan

• Pre-insulated piping. Example: Thermacor

• Piping will include a leak detection system. DP will dictate the location of the alarm panels on the drawings.

• Discuss design basis of pipe style with GDC project manager

• Pressure tested for leaks prior to re-covering with dirt

• Sand underlayment per manufacturer, re-use removed earth materials for the top coverings.

*Must be machine packed with proper packers

• Anchor blocks must be installed as the new piping is installed. The contractor is not allowed to wait until the entire piping circuit is complete to install. Anchor areas must be boarded prior to concrete placement. The use of earth for the anchor sides prior to pour is not permitted.

Contractor may not leave boards in place after concrete cures. Any wood must be removed.

Fire/Smoke Detection System Installation Requirements:

• Installation/Testing Contractors Report

• Note on drawings to verify any part of system not functioning prior to demolition or begin date of construction

• All new HVAC Equipment will have new duct mounted smoke detectors installed per code. DP to verify make of Fire Alarm Panel and list on drawings. Smoke detectors must be terminated back to the Fire Control Panel to deactivate the HVAC equipment when in alarm. Reuse conduit/wire feeds as necessary for reattaching/programming new smoke detector.

Controls Requirements:

• Stand-alone controls with future BAS connection capability

• Provide for GA DOC MEP Project Mgmt. a four-digit passcode assigned as 4362 to access all newly installed controls-highest level

• Provide for GA DOC Facility a passcode assigned as (facility numerical portion of address) to access all newly installed controls- occupant level with setpoint changes only

• A minimum of 7-inch screen installed:

i. In a metal security enclosure

ii. Mounted to associated wall in mechanical room

iii. Wall location to be determined during design

• Install new wiring to each independent zone sensor

• All devices must be in graphics and (ALL) setpoints must be displayed for changes

• Demo all old controls up to 10 feet in mechanical room, and other facility locations.

• Patch and paint areas after/around control device removal

Security Fencing Installation Requirements:

• The listed items below are required when installing a fence on GDC Property. Georgia Fence Company is familiar with GDC requirements, and the hardware used when installing fencing for a correctional facility.

• Fabric is 144" X 9 GA X 2" MESH X 50'

• Fabric must be installed with a concrete footer underneath it where the concrete overlaps the bottom portion of the fence.

• 3 rails between each post cut to fit. Rail size is 1 5/8" X 21'

• Line post should be no more than 10 feet apart and 3 feet in ground using 12” auger. The standard post size is 3” X 15’

• Corner post should be 4 feet in ground using 12” auger. The standard post size is 4” X 18’

• Razor Wire comes CONCERTINA SUPER MAZE 30"-25"

• Must use 3000 mix concrete to set all posts.

• 144" X 9 GA X 2" MESH X 50'

• 1 5/8" X 21' RAILS

• STD 3” X 15' POST

• STD 4” X 18' POST

• TENSION BAND 4”

• BRACE BAND 4”

• BRACE BAND 3”

• RAILEND P.S. 1 5/8” COMBO

• CARRIAGE BOLT 5/16” X 2 ½”

• CARRIAGE BOLT 3/8” X 3”

• BAR 144" 3/4"

• L.R. CLAMP 3 X 1 5/8

• B/W ARM 3 X 24" 3-WIRE 45 DEGR EACH 001 CORN. B/W ARM 4 X 24" 3-W 45 D EACH 001

• BARBWIRE 12 1/2GA CL III ROLL 001

• HOG RINGS STEEL 9GA 10 LB BAG LB 001 CONCERTINA SUPER MAZE 30"-25" ROLL 001

• BRACE BAND 2

• All gates must be constructed with 9-gauge fabric and assembled with 2-inch diameter pipe. The gate size requirements for a standard ½ - 1 ton pickup truck must be 12 x 12 with a 2 foot header. The header should employ the installation of razor wire. A concrete footer must be installed under the gate. 1ft wide, 6 inches deep.

Chemical Treatment

• Include chemical treatment (top off/verification) for every equipment type referenced above for all water types (exclude domestic water)

• Include chemical feed system as required. If an Auto feed system GDC should dictate its replacement. If manual, include the replacement in the drawings. Pad Mounted.

Test and Balance

• Test and balance procedures will be conducted for each project type. All data for the report will be determined by the DP and a report given to GDC.

• This requirement shall include Air and Water side of equipment, all equipment.

• If the whole system gets replaced then all grilles, zones etc will get a TAB.

• If grilles are to remain, and only ducting in the mechanical rooms is replaced, New TAB manual dampers will need to be installed in the mechanical rooms. Each independent zone verified from the mechanical room. Should problems show downstream this will result in a change order. DP should have a note for the contractor to clean, and remove any debris within the existing grilles prior to tab.

DX Equipment (5) tons and greater Installation Requirements:

• New Equipment Disconnects and Electrical Whips

• New Refrigerant Lines

• Refrigerant lines, (where external, visible, installed vertically or horizontally, or on an exterior wall or similar structural surface or building area) must be enclosed/covered with rust resistant metal in an attractive fashion

• Refrigerant circuit dehydrated with nitrogen and evacuated to a minimum 500-micron vacuum for 30 minutes. Process must be verified by GDC/ECS Project Manager. May be photo verified if mutually agreed upon

• All Refrigerant Line Insulation exposed to sunlight outdoors must be provided with a white colored Ultraviolet Light (sunlight) Protection

• Condensate Drain Lines must meet equipment manufacturer and code requirements. Must be constructed in a fashion to include proper slope and fall, proper hanging and supporting techniques, properly assembled, and have sealed connection points and piping joints. Must be insulated above ceilings and areas where “sweating’ and/or condensation on the outer diameter of the line may occur indoors. No “Running Traps” are permitted. Deep Trap installations only with Clean Out Tee’s or similar construction.

• Auxiliary Drain Pans must be installed under the entirety of the indoor unit, (air handler or furnace and coil), include a condensation detection safety switch, and have drainage capability to an approved drain site

• Condensation Pumps will be employed Only if direct drainage is impractical/unavailable.

• Replacement of the Control Wiring

• Replacement of the Room Temperature Control or Thermostat with a Digital, Non-programmable model suitable to the application if zone or remote sensors are employed.

• Replacement of the Room Temperature Control or Thermostat with a Digital, Non-programmable system specific model (No installer set-up parameters are needed). This type is to be installed if single, centralized temperature sensing is the only requirement.

• Room Temperature Controls or Thermostats should be in a metal, tamper resistant enclosure that provides a method for properly sensing the ambient temperature of the assigned area in which the sensor(s) are located.

• Room Thermostats and/or Sensors are to be installed on and interior wall, unless otherwise requested or approved by the DOC/ECS Project Manager. Typical code requirements for the installation must be adhered to.

• Heat pumps and Condensing units (Outdoor Units) must be factory equipped with High Pressure and Low Pressure Refrigerant Safety’s. If not, they shall be field installed in the unit cabinet with methods and a type equivalent to factory construction.

• Refrigerant Accumulators are preferred in all Outdoor Units if available. It is acknowledged that heat pumps may only be available with refrigerant compensation techniques, and they may be unavailable with refrigerant accumulators.

• Refrigerant Compressors must employ factory or field installed crankcase heaters with electrical circuitry for cold weather temperatures.

• Remote Condensing Units and Heat Pumps installed at ground level must be positioned within security enclosures/fencing. Units located (8) feet or more above ground do not generally demand this requirement. However, you should inquire about this item before complete the design for the equipment.

• Inquire of the DOC/ECS Project Manager pertaining to the foundation type of any outdoor equipment, and the requirements for Equipment Pad type or whether it should be anchored to the pad or foundation. Requirements will vary depending on the facility type.

DX Equipment less than (5) tons Installation Requirements:

• New Equipment Disconnects and Electrical Whips

• New Refrigerant Lines

• Refrigerant lines, (where external, visible, installed vertically or horizontally, or on an exterior wall or similar structural surface or building area) must be enclosed/covered with rust resistant metal in an attractive fashion

• Refrigerant circuit dehydrated with nitrogen and evacuated to a minimum 500-micron vacuum for 30 minutes. Process must be verified by GDC/ECS Project Manager. May be photo verified if mutually agreed upon

• All Refrigerant Line Insulation exposed to sunlight outdoors must be provided with a white colored Ultraviolet Light (sunlight) Protection

• Condensate Drain Lines must meet equipment manufacturer and code requirements. Must be constructed in a fashion to include proper slope and fall, proper hanging and supporting techniques, properly assembled, and have sealed connection points and piping joints. Must be insulated above ceilings and areas where “sweating’ and/or condensation on the outer diameter of the line may occur indoors. No “Running Traps” are permitted. Deep Trap installations only with Clean Out Tee’s or similar construction.

• Auxiliary Drain Pans must be installed under the entirety of the indoor unit, (air handler or furnace and coil), include a condensation detection safety switch, and have drainage capability to an approved drain site.

• Condensation Pumps will be employed Only if direct drainage is impractical/unavailable.

• Replacement of the Control Wiring.

• Replacement of the Room Temperature Control or Thermostat with a Digital, Non-programmable model suitable to the application if zone or remote sensors are employed.

• Replacement of the Room Temperature Control or Thermostat with a Digital, Non-programmable system specific model (No installer set-up parameters are needed). This type is to be installed if single, centralized temperature sensing is the only requirement.

• Room Temperature Controls or Thermostats should be in a metal, tamper resistant enclosure that provides a method for properly sensing the ambient temperature of the assigned area in which the sensor(s) are located.

• Room Thermostats and/or Sensors are to be installed on an interior wall, unless otherwise requested or approved by the DOC/ECS Project Manager. Typical code requirements for the installation must be adhered to.

• Heat pumps and Condensing units (Outdoor Units) must be factory equipped with High Pressure and Low Pressure Refrigerant Safety’s. If not, they shall be field installed in the unit cabinet with methods and a type equivalent to factory construction.

• Refrigerant Accumulators are preferred in all Outdoor Units if available. It is acknowledged that heat pumps may only be available with refrigerant compensation techniques, and they may be unavailable with refrigerant accumulators.

• Refrigerant Compressors must employ factory or field installed crankcase heaters with electrical circuitry for cold weather temperatures.

• Remote Condensing Units and Heat Pumps installed at ground level must be positioned within security enclosures/fencing. Units located (8) feet or more above ground do not generally demand this requirement. However, you should inquire about this item before setting/installing the equipment.

• Inquire of the DOC/ECS Project Manager pertaining to the foundation type of any outdoor equipment, and the requirements for Equipment Pad type or whether it should be anchored to the pad or foundation. Requirements will vary depending on the facility type

Mini-Split Installation Requirements:

• New Refrigerant Lines

• Refrigerant lines, (where external, visible, installed vertically or horizontally, or on an exterior wall or similar structural surface or building area) must be enclosed/covered with rust resistant metal in an attractive fashion

• Refrigerant circuit dehydrated with nitrogen and evacuated to a minimum 500-micron vacuum for 30 minutes. Process must be verified by GDC/ECS Project Manager. May be photo verified if mutually agreed upon

• Condensate Drain Lines must meet equipment manufacturer and code requirements. Must be constructed in a fashion to include proper slope and fall, proper hanging and supporting techniques, properly assembled, and have sealed connection points and piping joints. Must be insulated above ceilings and areas where “sweating’ and/or condensation on the outer diameter of the line may occur indoors.

• Condensation Pumps will be employed Only if direct drainage is impractical/unavailable.

• The Room Thermostat is to be hardwired and installed on an interior wall, unless otherwise requested or approved by the DOC/ECS Project Manager. Typical code requirements for the installation must be adhered to.

• The Room Control or Thermostat should be in a metal, tamper resistant enclosure that provides a method for properly sensing the ambient temperature of the assigned area in which the Control/Thermostat is located.

• In the event the Inverter/Outdoor Unit is installed at ground level it must be positioned within security enclosures/fencing. Units located (8) feet or more above ground do not generally demand this requirement. However, you should inquire about this item before setting/installing the equipment.

• Inquire of the DOC/ECS Project Manager pertaining to the foundation type of any outdoor equipment, and the requirements for Equipment Pad type or whether it should be anchored to the pad or foundation. Requirements will vary depending on the facility type.

• Avoid hanging air handler over electrical/electronic panels and devices.

• Condensers set on rooftops should include a wind guard.

• Condensers set in close proximity to one another should either be set so that no fan is blowing into another unit. Contractor should refer to the manufacturer’s listed clearances or utilize airflow diverters.

• Condensers installed in regions that are susceptible to normal snow fall should be set on a stand above the average snow fall height for the area.

• Heat pump condensers installed in regions with long periods of below freezing temperatures should employ a condenser pan heater to prevent ice from forming in the pan and damaging the coil.

• Mini-split systems should be installed with the manufacturer’s recommended wire size, as it pertains to control voltages. Upsizing wire is not acceptable for mini-split control wire.

Gas Fired Furnace Installation Requirements:

• Condensing Furnace Condensate Drain Lines must meet equipment manufacturer and code requirements. Must be constructed in a fashion to include proper slope and fall, proper hanging and supporting techniques, properly assembled, and have sealed connection points and piping joints

• Auxiliary Drain Pans must be installed under the entirety of the indoor unit, (air handler or furnace and coil), include a condensation detection safety switch, and have drainage capability to an approved drain site

• Condensation Pumps will be employed Only if direct drainage is impractical/unavailable.

• Replacement of the Control Wiring

• Replacement of the Room Temperature Control or Thermostat with a Digital, Non-programmable model suitable to the application if zone or remote sensors are employed.

• Replacement of the Room Temperature Control or Thermostat with a Digital, Non-programmable system specific model (No installer set-up parameters are needed). This type is to be installed if single, centralized temperature sensing is the only requirement.

• Room Temperature Controls or Thermostats should be in a metal, tamper resistant enclosure that provides a method for properly sensing the ambient temperature of the assigned area in which the sensor(s) are located.

• Room Thermostats and/or Sensors are to be installed on an interior wall, unless otherwise requested or approved by the DOC/ECS Project Manager. Typical code requirements for the installation must be adhered to.

• Gas Piping must be sloped toward the source and hard piped to the factory installed gas control

• Gas Piping must include a manual means of shut off or a “gas cock”, union and 3” Minimum length drip leg constructed of piping the same size or greater as that which enters the appliance

• The gas cock must be installed upstream or in a manner which provides fuel shut off and service access to the union, drip leg, and appliance for service and/or removal or replacement

• 80% class appliance installations must include double walled flues and connectors for venting

• Filtration must be external to the appliance and easily accessible, within a properly sealed filter rack/track or tray.

ROOFING PROTECTION:

• The contractor will be responsible for laying 1 inch foam and minimum ¾ inch plyboard on the roof in all work areas. The foam will contact the roof membrane. The plyboard will rest on top of the foam.

Ducting:

• Clean all sound attenuators/traps prior to installing new ducting.

• DP make notes for all existing ducting to be cleaned internally. The cleaning process must not make a mess on desk or floors or inmate areas.

CONDUIT:

This will be the requirement regardless of existing conduit installations and/or conditions.

1. All conduit past the main control must be rigid. This would apply to all inmate housing units, all inmate mass gathering locations inside the fence. Hallways between buildings would also have to meet this requirement.

2. All conduit must be strapped with a double hole strap within 18" of connection to a device and every 2' between the two end connections.

3. No knockout boxes should be used in any area inside the fence of the facility.

4. Proper sized boxes should be used- Junction boxes mounted on top of Junction boxes to create a deeper raceway will not be accepted. Same for oversized boxes. “Overkill” boxes will not be accepted.

5. All straps must be properly sized and securely fastened to the ceiling with stainless steel tamperproof screws.

6. All conduit must be secured to eliminate gaps between the conduit and walls or ceilings.

7. Above 18' can be EMT conduit. Except where there is inmate access. Admin area and outside of the fence.

8. In non-inmate access areas of the Administration Building only conduit above a suspended ceiling can be EMT.

1. EMT requirements only for Fire alarm systems

2. HVAC Controls can be plenum rated cable

9. Conduit running on beams with conduit running down the beam-beam clamps or fasteners should be within 18" of all devices and a maximum of 5' apart if beam clamps or used or a maximum of 2' apart if double straps are used.

10. Conduit running across beam to beam- If beams are 5' or less apart fasten at every other beam. If beams are greater than 5' apart fasten at every beam. Housing Units cannot run across beams, must run with the beams.

11. Flexible conduit- should not be greater than 2’ in length and shall not be used in any inmate’s access area (housing units, kitchens, dining halls, areas of mass gathering such as education, chapels, medical, visitation, barber shops, Counselor offices, security offices.)

12. All wall penetrations must be made into proper junction boxes or LBs, all wall penetrations must be sealed properly. (Fire caulk, caulk, or concrete sealer).

13. HVAC sensors placed in a suspended ceiling must have a plate above panel that runs from beam to beam, or up to hard structure for fastening.

14. GDC requirement 2-hole straps with security/tamper resistant screws.

15. LBs and LB pull boxes should be used to allow for pulling of wires and cable. Y’s will not be used in any GDC security applications (MEP, CCTV, Locking Controls, PDS, Fire Alarm or power for these systems). LB’s must have security/tamper resistant screws.

16. Conduit cannot be installed on roofs without prior approval of project manager. When approved by project manager, all steps must be approved to keep roof warranty in place. For, Security applications (CCTV, Locking Controls, PDS, Fire Alarm or power for these systems), if roof conduit is approved, it will be used only on the most direct route to the outside of the building and placed on support systems. This should only be done if there is not other means of getting to outer sides of building, because all of this must be removed and reinstalled every time the roof is replaced.

Rental Equipment:

• All projects will have equipment rental included for bid purposes by the contractor. Structural analysis by the DP may be needed if the rental units will have to be placed on the roof. All Boilers should have redundant systems specified if the entire boiler plant is specified to be reconditioned. This includes rental equipment for HVAC, Boilers, and domestic water heaters.