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16� Water Main and 00010-1 December 2023 Water Booster Pumping Station

SECTION 00010

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SPECIFICATIONS

DIVISION 1 � GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Section Title

01330 Submittals 01650 Facility Startup 01770 Substantial Completion, Contract Closeout, and Warranty Performance 01780 Project Record Documents 01782 Operation and Maintenance Data

DIVISION 2 � SITE CONSTRUCTION

Section Title

02200 Earthwork 02260 Excavation Support System 02510 Water Main Pipe and Appurtenances 02512 Thrust Restraints 02513 Disinfection of Water Distribution Systems 02514 Leakage Tests 02700 Hot Mix Asphalt Paving 02921 Seeding

DIVISION 3 � CONCRETE

Section Title

03100 Concrete Formwork 03200 Concrete Reinforcement 03300 Cast-In-Place Concrete 03400 Precast Concrete Structures 03620 Non-shrink Grout

DIVISION 5 � METALS

Section Title

05500 Miscellaneous Metals

DIVISION 9 � FINISHES

Section Title

09900 Painting and Coatings

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DIVISION 11 � EQUIPMENT

Section Title

11197 Horizontal Split-Case Water Booster Pumps

DIVISION 13 � SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

Section Title

13110 Cathodic Protection (Water Mains)

DIVISION 15 � VALVES, FITTINGS AND PIPE ACCESSORIES

Section Title

15120 Specialty Valves, Fittings and Miscellaneous Pipe Accessories

DIVISION 16 � ELECTRICAL

Section Title

16000 Electrical General Provisions 16030 Electrical Testing 16110 Raceways, Fittings, and Supports 16120 600 Volt Wire and Cable 16140 Wiring Devices 16175 Miscellaneous Electrical Devices 16231 Packaged Engine Generators 16415 Transfer Switches 16441 Low Voltage Surge Protective Devices 16450 Grounding Systems 16470 Lighting and Power Distribution Panelboards 16500 Lighting Fixtures 16720 Fire Alarm and Detection Systems (Non-Code Requirement)

DIVISION 17 � INSTRUMENTATION

Section Title

17000 General Requirements for Process Instrumentation and Control Systems 17030 Testing 17211 Process Taps and Primary Elements 17212 Process Transmitters 17216 Process Switches

APPENDIX

Geotechnical Engineering Report Utility Locate Field Reports

END OF SECTION

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SECTION 01330

SUBMITTALS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS

A. This Section specifies the general methods and requirements of submissions applicable to Shop Drawings, Product Data, Samples, Mock Ups, Construction Photographs, and Submittal Schedules. Detailed submittal requirements are specified in the technical sections.

B. All submittals shall be clearly identified by reference to Section Number, Paragraph, Drawing Number or Detail as applicable. Submittals shall be clear and legible and of sufficient size for presentation of data.

C. The purpose of this section is to identify requirements related to submittals for this project in addition to those specified in Section 01110 General Conditions. The requirements of this section govern in the event of any discrepancies between this section and Section 01110.

1.02 CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS SCHEDULE

A. Contractor shall submit to Owner for review a schedule of the proposed construction operations.

B. At least monthly the schedule shall be revised and resubmitted as necessary to reflect changes in the progress of the Work.

C. Owner may require Contractor, at Contractor's expense, to add to its plant, equipment, or construction forces, as well as increase the working hours, if operations fall behind schedule at any time during the construction period.

D. If the initial progress schedule or any subsequent revision is not acceptable to Owner, the schedule shall be revised and resubmitted as many times as necessary until the schedule is acceptable.

1.03 SHOP DRAWING SUBMITTAL SCHEDULE

A. Contractor shall submit to Engineer a schedule of submittals for the Shop Drawings and Engineering Data that are required by the specifications in accordance with the schedule submitted under Paragraph 1.02 A of this Section.

1.04 PROGRESS REPORTS

A. A progress report shall be submitted to Owner each month with the application for partial payment. If the Work falls behind schedule, Contractor shall submit additional progress reports at such intervals as Owner may request.

B. Each progress report shall include sufficient narrative to describe current and anticipated delaying factors, their effect on the progress schedule, and proposed corrective

16� Water Main and 01330-2 December 2023 actions.Any Work reported complete, but which is not readily apparent to Owner, must be substantiated with satisfactory evidence.

C. Each progress report shall also include three copies of the accepted graphic schedule updated to indicate actual progress.

1.05 SCHEDULE OF VALUES

A. Schedule of Values shall be submitted to Owner within 20 days of the Notice to Proceed.

B. The Schedule of Values shall be broken down by reference to the applicable Specification Sections.

D. In addition to the dollar amount for each item, the Schedule of Values shall include the physical quantities of the Work required for each item. Quantities listed shall be in units of number, size, length, area, volume or weight which are customarily used and can be readily verified.

E. Equipment items requiring appreciable amounts of installation effort shall be broken down into delivery and installation costs if needed. Process systems made up of several items of equipment shall be subdivided into their component parts.

F. The cost of preparing a Schedule of Values to conform to requirements for apportioning construction costs to facilities and structures shall be included in the Bid and no additional payment will be made therefor.

G. If, in the opinion of the Owner, the cost data does not meet the requirements for a balanced bid breakdown, the Contractor shall present documentation to the Owner substantiating any cost allocation on the cost data.

1.06 SHOP DRAWINGS AND ENGINEERING DATA.

A. General

1. Shop Drawings and engineering data (submittals) covering all equipment and fabricated and building materials which will become a permanent part of the Work under this Contract shall be submitted to Engineer for review. Submittals shall verify compliance with the Contract Documents, and shall include drawings and descriptive information in sufficient detail to show the kind, size, arrangement, and operation of component materials and devices; the external connections, anchorages, and supports required; performance characteristics; and dimensions needed for installation and correlation with other materials and equipment. When an item consists of components from several sources, Contractor shall submit a complete initial submittal including all components.

2. The Contractor may request access to electronic media files of the Contract Drawings to assist submittal preparation. The Contractor shall enter into an agreement with the Owner and Engineer to use these electronic files, and be subject to constraints under the agreement. The Contractor will be required to sign the Engineers disclaimer if electronic files are requested.

3. Where required, Shop Drawings shall be sealed by a professional engineer registered in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

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4. All submittals, regardless of origin, shall be stamped with the approval of Contractor and identified with the name and number of this Contract, Contractor's name, and references to applicable specification paragraphs and Contract Drawings. Each submittal shall indicate the intended use of the item in the Work. When catalog pages are submitted, applicable items shall be clearly identified and inapplicable data crossed out. The current revision, issue number, and date shall be indicated on all drawings and other descriptive data.

5. Contractor shall be solely responsible for the completeness of each submission.

Contractor's stamp of approval is a representation to Owner and Engineer that Contractor accepts sole responsibility for determining and verifying all quantities, dimensions, field construction criteria, materials, catalog numbers, and similar data, and that Contractor has reviewed and coordinated each submittal with the requirements of the Work and the Contract Documents.

6. All deviations from the Contract Documents shall be identified as deviations on each submittal and shall be tabulated in Contractor's letter of transmittal. Such submittals shall, as pertinent to the deviation, indicate essential details of all changes proposed by Contractor (including modifications to other facilities that may be a result of the deviation) and all required piping and wiring diagrams.

7. Eight copies of each shop drawing and necessary data shall be submitted to Engineer and two copies submitted to the Owner. Engineer will return two marked copies (or one marked reproducible copy) to Contractor. When requested by the Engineer, the Contractor shall submit 3 additional copies of an approved submittal with all markups and comments incorporated as a record set submittal. Additional review time for a record set submittal shall be for the Owner (unless it is rejected as non-compliance.)

8. Facsimile (fax) copies will not be acceptable. Engineer will not accept submittals from anyone but Contractor. Submittals shall be consecutively numbered in direct sequence of submittal and without division by subcontracts or trades.

9. Electronic Submittals: The Contractor may request approval to transmit submittals electronically in PDF or other acceptable formats. If electronic submittal is approved by the Engineer or Owner, it must contain all information required of hard copy submittals. Reviews will be completed and returned electronically to the Contractor.

Once the submittal has been approved by the Engineer and returned electronically to the Contractor, the Contractor shall submit three (3) hard copies to the Owner for their records with all mark-ups and comments incorporated. Resubmission of submittals transmitted electronically shall conform to the requirements of paragraph 1.06.E of this Section.

10. Electronic Correspondence: The Contractor may submit electronic pdf format copies of project correspondence via email, followed up with the original copy via US Mail or hand delivery.

11. Submittals shall contain:

a. The date of submission and the dates of any previous submissions.

b. The Project title and number.

c. Contractor identification.

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d. The names of:

1) Contractor

2) Supplier

3) Manufacturer

e. Identification of the product, with the section number, page and paragraph(s).

f. Field dimensions, clearly identified as such.

g. Relation to adjacent or critical features of the work or materials.

h. Applicable standards, such as ASTM or Federal Standards numbers.

i. Identification of deviations from Contract Documents.

j. Identification of revisions on resubmittals.

k. A blank space suitably sized for Contractor and Engineer stamps.

l. Where calculations are required to be submitted by the Contractor, the calculations shall have been checked by a qualified individual other than the preparer. The submitted calculations shall clearly show the names of the preparer and of the checker.

B. Engineer's Review of Submittals.

1. Engineer's review of submittals will cover only general conformity to the Drawings and Specifications, external connections, and dimensions which affect the layout.

Engineer's review does not indicate a thorough review of all dimensions, quantities, and details of the material, equipment, device, or item shown. Engineer's review shall not relieve Contractor of Contractor's sole responsibility for errors, omissions, or deviations in the drawings and data, nor of Contractor's sole responsibility for compliance with the Contract Documents.

2. In general, Engineer�s submittal review period will not exceed 28 consecutive calendar days in length and shall commence on the first calendar day immediately following the date of arrival of the submittal or resubmittal in Engineer�s office.

Submittals requiring complex review and coordination may involve additional review time. The time required to mail the submittal or resubmittal back to Contractor shall not be considered a part of the submittal review period.

3. If the shop drawings, data or samples as submitted describe variations and show a departure from the Contract requirements which Engineer finds to be in the interest of the Owner and to be so minor as not to involve a change in Contract Price or Contract Time, the Engineer may return the reviewed drawings without noting an exception.

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4. Submittals will be returned to the Contractor under one of the following codes.

Code 1 "APPROVED" is assigned when there are no notations or comments on the submittal. When returned under this code the Contractor may release the equipment and/or material for manufacture.

Code 2 "APPROVED AS NOTED". This code is assigned when a confirmation of the notations and comments IS NOT required by the Contractor. The Contractor may release the equipment or material for manufacture;

however, all notations and comments must be incorporated into the final product.

Code 3 "APPROVED AS NOTED/CONFIRM". This combination of codes is assigned when a confirmation of the notations and comments IS required by the Contractor. The Contractor may, at his own risk, release the equipment or material for manufacture; however, all notations and comments must be incorporated into the final product. This confirmation shall specifically address each omission and nonconforming item that was noted. Confirmation is to be received by the Engineer within 15 calendar days of the date of the Engineer's transmittal requiring the confirmation.

Code 4 "APPROVED AS NOTED/RESUBMIT". This combination of codes is assigned when notations and comments are extensive enough to require a resubmittal of the entire package. This resubmittal is to address all comments, omissions and non-conforming items that were noted.

Resubmittal is to be received by the Engineer within 15 calendar days of the date of the Engineer's transmittal requiring the resubmittal.

Code 5 "NOT APPROVED" is assigned when the submittal does not meet the intent of the Contract Documents. The Contractor must resubmit the entire package revised to bring the submittal into conformance. It may be necessary to resubmit using a different manufacturer/vendor to meet the Contract Documents.

Code 6 "COMMENTS ATTACHED" is assigned where there are comments attached to the returned submittal which provide additional data to aid the Contractor.

Code 7 �RECEIPT ACKNOWLEDGED� is assigned to acknowledge receipt of submittal that is not subject to the Engineer�s review and approval and is being filed for information purposes only.

Codes 1 through 5 designate the status of the reviewed submittal with Code 6 showing there has been an attachment of additional data.

5. Resubmittals will be handled in the same manner as first submittals. On resubmittals the Contractor shall identify all revisions made to the submittals, either in writing on the letter of transmittal or on the shop drawings by use of revision triangles or other similar methods. The resubmittal shall clearly respond to each comment made by the Engineer on the previous submission. Additionally, the Contractor shall direct specific attention to any revisions made other than the corrections requested by the Engineer on previous submissions.

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6. Partial submittals may not be reviewed. The Engineer will be the only judge as to the completeness of a submittal. Submittals not complete will be returned to the Contractor and will be considered "Not Approved" until resubmitted. The Engineer may at his option provide a list or mark the submittal directing the Contractor to the areas that are incomplete.

7. Repetitive Review

a. Shop drawings and other submittals will be reviewed no more than twice at the Owner's expense (excluding one record set review cycle). All subsequent reviews will be performed at times convenient to the Engineer and at the Contractor's expense, based on the Engineer's then prevailing rates. The Contractor shall reimburse the Owner for all such fees invoiced to the Owner by the Engineer. Submittals are required until approved.

b. Any need for more than one resubmission, or any other delay in obtaining Engineer's review of submittals, will not entitle Contractor to extension of the Contract Time.

8. If the Contractor considers any correction indicated on the shop drawings to constitute a change to the Contract Documents, the Contractor shall give written notice thereof to the Engineer at least 20 working days prior to release for manufacture.

9. When the shop drawings have been completed to the satisfaction of the Engineer, the Contractor shall carry out the construction in accordance therewith and shall make no further changes therein except upon written instructions from the Engineer.

10. When the drawings and data are returned marked "NOT APPROVED", the corrections shall be made as noted thereon and as instructed by Engineer and six corrected copies (or one corrected reproducible copy) resubmitted. Facsimile (fax) copies will not be acceptable.

11. When the drawings and data are returned marked "APPROVED AS NOTED", "APPROVED", or "RECORD COPY", no additional copies need be furnished unless requested by Engineer at time of review.

C. Contractor's Responsibilities

1. Review shop drawings, product data and samples, including those by subcontractors, prior to submission to determine and verify the following:

a. Field measurements

b. Field construction criteria

c. Catalog numbers and similar data

d. Conformance with related Sections

2. Each shop drawing, sample and product data submitted by the Contractor shall have affixed to it the following Certification Statement including the Contractor's Company name and signed by the Contractor: "Certification Statement: by this submittal, I hereby represent that I have determined and verified all field measurements, field

16� Water Main and 01330-7 December 2023 construction criteria, materials, dimensions, catalog numbers and similar data and I have checked and coordinated each item with other applicable approved shop drawings and all Contract requirements." Shop drawings and product data sheets 11 in x 17 in and smaller shall be bound together in an orderly fashion and bear the above Certification Statement on the cover sheet. The cover sheet shall fully describe the packaged data and include a listing of all items within the package.

Submittals shall be delivered to the Engineer�s site field office.

3. The Contractor shall utilize a 10 character submittal identification numbering system in the following manner:

a. The first character shall be a D, S, or M, which represents Shop/Working Drawing and other Product Data (D), Sample (S), or Operating/ Maintenance Manual (M).

b. The next five digits shall be the applicable Section Number.

c. The next three digits shall be the numbers 001 to 999 to sequentially number each initial separate item or drawing submitted under each specific Section Number.

d. The last character shall be a letter, A to Z, indicating the submission, or resubmission of the same Drawing, i.e., "A=1st submission, B=2nd submission, C=3d submission, etc. A typical submittal number would be as follows:

D 03300 008 B D = Shop Drawing 03300 = Section for Concrete 008 = The eighth initial submittal under this section B = The second submission (first resubmission) of that particular shop drawing

4. Notify the Engineer in writing, at the time of submittal, of any deviations in the submittals from the requirements of the Contract Documents.

5. The review and approval of shop drawings, samples or product data by the Engineer shall not relieve the Contractor from the responsibility for the fulfillment of the terms of the Contract. All risks of error and omission are assumed by the Contractor and the Engineer will have no responsibility therefor.

6. No portion of the work requiring a shop drawing, sample, or product data shall be started nor shall any materials be fabricated or installed prior to the approval or qualified approval of such item. Fabrication performed, materials purchased or on site construction accomplished which does not conform to approved shop drawings and data shall be at the Contractor's risk. The Owner will not be liable for any expense or delay due to corrections or remedies required to accomplish conformity.

7. Project work, materials, fabrication, and installation shall conform with approved shop drawings, applicable samples, and product data.

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D. Special Inspections

1. The Contractor shall submit three additional sets of drawings and data for the following items as applicable to satisfy the submission and approval requirements of Owner and any other regulatory authority requiring approval:

a. Structural steel

b. Cast in place concrete

c. Precast concrete

d. Masonry

e. Soils and foundations

f. Earth retention systems

g. Electrical systems

E. Resubmittal of Drawings and Data

1. Contractor shall accept full responsibility for the completeness of each resubmittal.

Contractor shall verify that all corrected data and additional information previously requested by Engineer are provided on the resubmittal.

2. When corrected copies are resubmitted, Contractor shall in writing direct specific attention to all revisions and shall list separately any revisions made other than those called for by Engineer on previous submissions.

3. Requirements specified for initial submittals shall also apply to resubmittals.

Resubmittals shall bear the number of the first submittal followed by a letter (A, B, etc.) to indicate the sequence of the resubmittal.

4. If more than one resubmission is required because of failure of Contractor to provide all previously requested corrected data or additional information, Contractor shall reimburse Owner for the charges of Engineer for review of the additional resubmissions. This does not include initial submittal data such as shop tests and field tests which are submitted after initial submittal.

5. Resubmittals shall be made within 30 days of the date of the letter returning the material to be modified or corrected, unless within 14 days Contractor submits an acceptable request for an extension of the stipulated time period, listing the reasons the resubmittal cannot be completed within that time.

6. Any need for more than one resubmission, or any other delay in obtaining Engineer's review of submittals, will not entitle Contractor to extension of the Contract Times unless delay of the Work is directly caused by a change in the Work authorized by a Change Order or by failure of Engineer to review any submittal within the submittal review period specified herein and to return the submittal to Contractor.

F. Color Selection

1. Any color selections made by the Owner appear in their respective sections. If color selections have not been specified, Contractor shall submit color choices for Owner selection.

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1.08 ELECTRICAL AND CONTROL WIRING IDENTIFICATION

A. Contractor shall verify approved submittals, provided with unique wiring identification, match actual installation of product or equipment. Contractor has provide single-line diagrams for all components, including panel layout for each panel In the event that installation does not match wiring identification on submittal, a resubmittal and approval process shall be required at no expense to the Owner.

1.09 SOURCE (ORIGINAL) ELECTRONIC FORMAT

A. Shop Drawings and Submittals for equipment, components, and products containing documentation generated or modified specifically for this project shall be provided in their source (original) electronic format (ex. AutoCAD R2018 or lower version).

1.10 PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER (P.E.) CERTIFICATION FORM

A. If specifically required in other related Sections, submit a P.E. Certification for each item required, in the form attached to this Section, completely filled in and stamped.

PART 2 PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 EXECUTION (Not Used)

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P.E. CERTIFICATION FORM

The undersigned hereby certifies that he/she is a professional engineer registered in the Commonwealth of Virginia and that he/she has been employed by

_______________________________________________________________________to design (Name of Contractor)

(Insert P.E. Responsibilities) in accordance with Section ____________________________________________________for the Petersburg 16� Water Main and Water Booster Pumping Station Project.

The undersigned further certifies that he/she has performed the design of the __________________

___________________________________________________, that said design is in conformance with all applicable local, state and federal codes, rules, and regulations, and that his/her signature and P.O.

stamp have been affixed to all calculations and drawings used in, and resulting from, the design.

The undersigned hereby agrees to make all original design drawings and calculations available to the

(Insert Name of Owner) or Owner�s representative within seven days following written request therefore by the Owner.

P.E. Name Contractor�s Name

P.E. Registration Number

Signature Signature

Address Title

Address

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SECTION 01650

FACILITIES STARTUP

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED WORK

A. Contract Specification Sections:

1. Section 01300 � Submittals

2. Section 01770 � Contract Closeout Documentation

1.2 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes the requirements, responsibilities, and sequence to start-up and check-out the completed facilities and systems at each valve vault.

B. The Facilities Startup is the responsibility of the Contractor who is solely responsible for its means, methods, techniques, and procedures. Coordinate with Owner/Engineer, equipment manufacturers/suppliers, and others as necessary.

C. Except as specifically noted in individual technical Sections, this Section governs the requirements for facilities and system startup.

D. Exceptions in an individual technical Section modify only the individual Article and topic;

other topics and Articles in this Section remain in force unless specifically deleted by the technical Section.

E. Each facility will be started up and placed into service in accordance with specified requirements and/or Owner/Engineer direction.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Approve: To accept and to certify.

B. Component: An individual item, piece of equipment, self-contained package system, or equipment group as specified in a single Section. May include manufacturer provided controls and instrumentation.

C. Facilities Startup Plan: A single and complete plan incorporating requirements of this

Section for each pump station.

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D. Subsystem: A series of components, and associated passive components of the Work, that can be tested together as a group to assure specified performance. May include manufacturer provided controls and instrumentation.

E. System: A series of subsystems, and associated passive components of the Work, that can be tested together as a group to assure specified performance. May include manufacturer provided controls and instrumentation.

F. Validate: To support, substantiate, and authenticate specified operation on a sound or authoritative basis.

1.4 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

A. Design Requirements:

1. Design and provide temporary connections and utilities to meet specified design requirements of components, subsystems, and systems to which they are connected.

2. Include required restraints.

3. Do not place structural loads on permanent facility elements beyond their design load capacity.

4. Provide dielectric unions on temporary connections wherever dissimilar metals connect.

5. Provide safety valves and similar safety devices on temporary connections wherever they would be required if connections were permanent.

6. Identify subsystems and systems according to the process requirements wherever practical.

B. Specific Performance Requirements: Specific performance requirements for components, subsystems, and systems shall be as specified in individual Sections.

C. Specific Manufacturers Requirements: Specific requirements from component, subsystems, or systems manufacturers, shall be as specified in the individual Sections.

D. Coordinate the startup plan with the overall construction sequence and any other Contract and/or Owner requirements.

1.5 SUBMITTALS

A. Provide submittals according to Section 01300.

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B. Facilities Startup Plan:

1. Provide a Facility Startup Plan addressing all aspects of this Section for each valve vault.

2. Obtain acceptance for the plan not less than thirty (30) calendar days prior to beginning startup activities at each valve vault.

3. The Facilities Startup Plan is the responsibility of the Contractor who is solely responsible for its means, methods, techniques, sequences, coordination, completeness, accuracy, and validity.

4. Individual sections of the Startup Plan may be submitted to the Owner/Engineer for review, with Owner/Engineer prior approval. Individual sections must be incorporated into the final accepted Startup Plan.

5. Rejection of the Startup Plan, in whole or part, by Owner/Engineer is not a cause for a claim of delay or additional cost.

6. Identify each person or organization that will have a functional part in the startup, and identify their duties and responsibilities.

7. Coordinate facilities start-up plan with equipment suppliers.

C. Temporary connections:

1. Provide complete information on proposed temporary connections in the form of shop drawings and complete written descriptions.

D. Validation procedures: Provide a complete written description of each test, simulation, and startup, including:

1. Schedule.

2. Listing of components included.

3. Listing of individuals or organizations involved, and assigned responsibilities.

4. Test equipment required, accuracy, and calibration information.

5. Detailed listing of procedures necessary to demonstrate compliance with performance requirements specified in this Section and the technical Sections.

E. Validation reports: Provide certified validation reports indicating compliance with the requirements of this Section and the technical Sections for Engineer certification.

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1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Qualifications:

1. Provide complete foremen's qualifications for Owner/Engineer approval, indicating at least 3 years of experience managing the startup of a similar project (scope and size), or another acceptable combination of relevant training and experience.

2. Owner reserves the right to reject foremen who, in their sole opinion, are not qualified.

B. Pre-Startup Conference:

1. Arrange for a pre-startup conference scheduled not less than thirty (30) calendar days prior to Facility Startup.

2. The purpose of the conference is to discuss project specific details prior to the actual

Facility Startup.

3. Conference to be attended by Owner, Engineer, Contractor, Contractor's startup and installation foremen, and other major equipment manufacturers as deemed necessary by Owner.

4. Prepare an agenda for approval prior to conference, to include as a minimum:

a. Startup and demonstration schedule.

b. Facilities examination.

c. Problem resolution.

d. Coordination with existing facilities and processes.

e. Anticipated assistance required from the Owner personnel.

C. Reliability Demonstration Test Meeting:

1. Arrange for meeting no less than fourteen (14) calendar days prior to reliability demonstration of equipment.

2. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss equipment-specific details prior to equipment demonstration.

3. Meeting to be attended by Owner, Engineer, Contractor, Contractor�s startup and installation foremen, and other major equipment manufacturers as deemed necessary by Owner.

4. Prepare an agenda for approval prior to conference, to include as a minimum:

a. Problem resolution.

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b. Coordination with existing facilities and processes.

c. Anticipated coordination with the Owner�s personnel.

1.7 CONTRACTOR�S READINESS:

A. The Engineer will be available for a reasonable, but limited, duration of time at no cost to the Contractor for the following:

1. Inspect and re-inspect Work.

2. Validate Work.

3. Oversee, evaluate, and complete the Reliability Demonstration Test.

4. Perform emissions testing.

5. Other Work described in this and other Sections.

B. If this time is inadequate, as a result of the Contractor not being ready, the Owner will back charge the Contractor for the additional time and material required by the Engineer.

C. The determination of Contractor�s readiness shall be made by the Owner/Engineer.

1.8 SEQUENCING AND SCHEDULING

A. Facilities Startup Schedule:

1. Provide a complete startup schedule that is part of the overall project construction schedule. Include all startup phases accordingly.

2. After acceptance, submit Facilities Startup Schedule updates whenever schedule is modified.

3. Include submittal, and approval of submittals required for components.

4. Address each component, subsystem, and system individually.

5. Keep Engineer and Owner up to date if schedule changes.

B. Re-inspections, re-validations, and re-demonstrations of any portion of the Work, shall not be the basis of Contractor�s claim for delay.

C. The Engineer reserves the right to make reasonable adjustments to the schedule to accommodate personnel availability and distribution system operations. These adjustments shall not be the basis of Contractor�s claim of delay.

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D. The Contractor�s schedule shall accurately identify the starting date for the various startup activities. The Contractor shall be responsible for expenses incurred by the Engineer and

Owner resulting from invalid schedules.

E. In general, the overall startup sequence for each Phase of the Work shall be as follows:

1. Complete administrative requirements required by other Sections.

2. Complete Pre-Operational Component Inspections.

3. Complete Component Validations.

4. Complete Subsystem Validations

5. Complete System Validation.

6. Complete Reliability Demonstration Testing.

1.9 MAINTENANCE

A. Contractor is responsible for all required equipment and systems maintenance until

Substantial or Incremental Substantial Completion has been obtained.

B. Maintenance is to consist of the Manufacturers requirements.

C. Provide records of maintenance performed.

D. Provide a summary identifying lubrication requirement for equipment.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 PROTECTION

A. Provide materials required for the protection of equipment and facilities during validation, testing, and start-up.

2.2 CHEMICALS AND OPERATING FLUIDS

A. Provide chemicals and operating fluids required for validation and Reliability

Demonstration Testing. These are in addition to chemicals and fluids required to be provided to Owner separately under the Specifications.

B. Provide all required maintenance and replacement parts required during the validation and

Reliability Demonstration Testing and prior to Incremental or Substantial Completion (as applicable).

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 PREPARATION

A. Protection: Install the required materials for protection of equipment and facilities during validation, testing, and start-up.

B. Temporary connections:

1. Install temporary connections as indicated on approved submittals.

2. Test temporary connections by the same method that would be required if connections were permanent.

C. Provide at least a 10-working day notice to the Engineer and Owner prior to beginning any of the examinations, inspections, or validations described below.

3.2 EXAMINATION

A. Prior to validating components, subsystems, or systems, verify that:

1. Startup submittals have been accepted.

2. Manufacturers' have certified component installations wherever required.

3. Coordination with manufacturers' representatives so required field services are completed.

4. Auxiliary systems are in proper operation.

5. No safety defects remain unresolved.

6. Sources are identified for required solids and liquids.

7. Provisions have been made for disposal of solids and liquids generated.

8. Equipment is lubricated and serviced, and is ready for continuous operation.

9. Equipment is operational.

3.3 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Validation test equipment:

1. Calibrate test equipment used to validate compliance immediately prior to testing.

2. Check calibration of testing equipment immediately after validation tests.

3. Revalidation, including the requirements of this Section, is required whenever test equipment is out of calibration at the completion of the validation testing.

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4. All calibration efforts are to be documented, certified, and submitted to the

Owner/Engineer for project records.

3.4 GENERAL TESTING REQUIREMENTS

A. Perform inspections, demonstrations, and validations.

B. Conduct component, subsystem, and system validation tests dry or by using non-process, clean fluids prior to using process fluids.

C. Repeat system validation tests using process fluids prior to reliability demonstration testing.

D. Effluent or product produced from testing not meeting specified quality are the property of

Contractor, who is responsible for legal disposal of such materials, including all costs and liabilities associated with such materials.

3.5 PRE-OPERATIONAL COMPONENT INSPECTIONS

A. Purpose: The inspection shall identify electrical, mechanical, structural or control system related deficiencies that must be corrected prior to component operation.

B. Participate in an inspection with the Owner and Engineer of each component prior to component operation.

C. Schedule the inspection prior to or with the manufacturer�s inspection (for certificate) if one is required.

D. Correct deficiencies identified by the Owner, Engineer, or equipment manufacturer prior to operating the component for validation.

E. A re-inspection shall confirm that the items have been corrected.

F. Repeat inspection when modifications are made to Work after successful inspections are complete.

3.6 COMPONENT VALIDATION

A. Purpose: To verify that the component and all related accessories, signals, and controls operate as required prior to testing this and other components in the subsystem validation.

B. Validate all related components and their operation prior to Subsystem Validation.

C. The components shall be operated to minimize impact to distribution system operation.

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D. The various communication networks shall be considered components and shall be subject to similar inspections. This inspection shall verify proper communication between the various control system components.

E. Correct deficiencies identified by the Owner, Engineer, or equipment manufacturer prior to beginning subsystem validation.

F. A revalidation shall confirm that the items have been corrected.

G. Component validation shall include:

1. Normal start-up and shutdown procedures.

2. Out-of-parameter correction.

3. Complete operation of all component related controls, safeties, and protection devices.

4. Operation free excessive vibration or other unusual operation.

5. Satisfying specific performance or testing requirements that may be specified for individual components.

H. Repeat all verifications when modifications are made to Work after successful verifications are complete.

3.7 SUBSYSTEM VALIDATION

A. Purpose:

1. To verify proper calibration and operation of subsystem related (non-component specific) equipment and instruments.

B. Validate all related subsystems and their operation prior to system validation.

C. Validate the subsystems dry or by using non-process clean fluids, where applicable.

D. Contractor�s Responsibilities:

1. Demonstrate the proper calibration and operation of all subsystem related instruments, controls, and safety devices.

2. Provide support from all required vendors.

3. Correct deficiencies identified by the Owner, Engineer, or equipment manufacturer prior to beginning System Validation.

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E. Engineer�s Responsibilities:

1. Make final determination that Contractor is ready for Owner/Engineer to be onsite for Subsystem Validation.

F. Repeat all verifications when modifications are made to Work after successful verifications are complete.

3.8 SYSTEM VALIDATION

A. Purpose:

1. To verify proper calibration and operation of system related equipment and instruments.

B. Validate the system prior to Reliability Demonstration Testing.

C. Contractor�s Responsibilities:

1. Demonstrate the proper calibration and operation of all system related instruments, controls, and safety devices.

2. Coordinate with and assist Engineer as required.

3. Correct deficiencies identified by the Owner, Engineer, or equipment manufacturer prior to validation using process fluids and prior to beginning reliability demonstration testing.

D. Engineer�s Responsibilities:

1. Make final determination that Contractor is ready for Owner/Engineer to be onsite.

E. Repeat all verifications when modifications are made to Work after successful verifications are complete.

3.9 RELIABILITY DEMONSTRATION TESTING

A. Purpose: To demonstrate prior to Incremental or Substantial Completion that the systems and all related equipment, accessories, signals, and controls operate reliably and as close to the specified requirement as possible.

B. Validate all necessary systems prior to any Reliability Demonstration Testing. Complete a successful reliability demonstration test on a complete system prior to overall Substantial

Completion. If phasing and associated Incremental Substantial Completions are implemented, each phase of construction shall require its own tests.

C. Reliability Demonstration Testing shall be performed using potable water for three (3) consecutive days.

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D. Maintain operational logs and all alarm printouts throughout the reliability demonstration period and make them available to the Owner and Engineer (if applicable).

E. The Reliability Demonstration Test may be monitored by the Engineer, Owner, or both.

F. No changes or modifications shall be made to the equipment or instrument settings, or other system adjustments during the reliability demonstration without written permission of the Engineer or Owner.

G. The Reliability Demonstration Test shall be interrupted and the test restarted should a failure occur. The test restart point shall be decided by the Owner/Engineer and may be up to the original time period. A test failure is defined as any one of the following:

1. System operation outside of specified operating boundary conditions for a time duration to be determined by the Engineer or Owner.

2. A failure of a component or device that requires other than a normal maintenance effort to correct. Normal maintenance is defined as the level of support normally available from the Owner�s maintenance staff.

3. Repeated failure of the same component or device, regardless of severity.

4. A failure requiring off-site parts or support to repair.

5. A failure of a component or device that cannot be repaired within 8-hours. Repair times, for repairs requiring less than 8-hours, shall be added onto the end of the test duration.

H. Document actions taken and procedures developed that are not covered in the operations manuals, and provide as an appendix to the operating manuals.

I. Repeat Reliability Demonstration Testing as required by Engineer when modifications are made to Work after successful demonstration testing is complete.

J. Prior to Final Completion at each valve vault, operate and maintain each system or subsystem for not less than three (3) days continuously, based on 7 day/week, 24 hour/day operation, and at specified capacity to demonstrate that the system performs as specified.

The system may include components furnished by the Owner (if applicable) as well as components furnished by the Contractor.

3.10 ADJUSTING AND CLEANING (AS APPLICABLE)

A. Adjusting and cleaning shall be performed at the end of any phase and/or prior to Final

Completion at each pump station, valve vault, and pressure transducer manhole.

B. After successful completion of the reliability demonstration period:

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1. Replace lubrication fluids

2. Perform other replacement and adjustment requirements as applicable.

3. Lubricate and service dynamic equipment in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

4. Clean facility surfaces to a "like-new" condition.

5. Clean equipment inside and out to a "like-new" condition. Dynamic equipment in the process stream does not require the interior to be cleaned.

6. Perform other cleaning, adjusting, and consumable item replacements specified in the technical Sections.

3.11 O&M MANUALS AND TRAINING

A. Prior to Substantial Completion, and using approved O&M Manuals, provide one day of training for the PRV vaults.

B. During the startup period, provide one day of training time with manufacturer�s representatives on operations and maintenance of the pumping station.

C. Training time is in addition to facilities startup time.

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SECTION 01770

SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION, CONTRACT CLOSEOUT, AND WARRANTY PERFORMANCE

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 SECTION INCLUDES

A. This section includes the procedures to be followed when closing out the contract.

B. The purpose of this section is to identify requirements related to submittals for this project in addition to those specified in Section 01110 General Conditions. The requirements of this section govern in the event of any discrepancies between this section and Section 01110.

1.02 FINAL FIELD TESTS

A. Requirements: Upon completion of the Work and prior to final payment, the Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, and instruments and shall make field tests of equipment as specified to prove compliance with the Contract Documents. If the field tests disclose that any equipment furnished by the Contractor under this Contract does not comply with the requirements of the

Contract Documents, the Contractor shall make all changes, adjustments, and replacements required, and repeat the field tests until compliance with those requirements is demonstrated.

1.03 SUBMITTALS

A. Manufacturer's Certificates: Manufacturer's certificates confirming that materials and equipment have been properly installed and are ready to be placed in service shall be submitted by the

Contractor prior to Substantial Completion.

B. Operation and Maintenance Data: All operation and maintenance manuals and data required for proper operation and maintenance of equipment and all required training of Owner personnel shall be completed prior to Substantial Completion.

C. Project Record Documents: Project record documents required by the individual specification

Sections shall be submitted within 14 days of the date of the Notice of Completion for Substantial

Completion.

E. Paragraphs A, B, and C preceding are considered requirements for Substantial Completion.

1.04 Substantial Completion

A. Notification: When the Contractor considers the Work ready for Substantial Completion, the

Contractor shall so notify the Engineer and Owner in writing.

B. Inspection: After the Contractor's notification, the Owner, Contractor, and Engineer shall make an inspection of the Work to determine the status of completion. If the Engineer does not consider the Work complete for Substantial Completion, the Engineer shall notify the Contractor in writing giving reasons therefor. If the Engineer considers the Work complete for Substantial Completion, he shall prepare and deliver to the Owner and Contractor a Notice of Completion for Substantial

Completion fixing the date of Substantial Completion, and stating the responsibilities between the

Owner and Contractor for operation, heating, utilities, and maintenance. The Notice shall include a list of items to be completed or corrected before final acceptance.

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1.05 RELEASING COMPLETED WORK FOR USE

A. Unless otherwise specified, it is the intent of these Specifications that all newly constructed Work be placed in use, when inspected and accepted and found to be ready to be placed in service for its intended use. The Contractor shall arrange his operations to permit access to all such parts of the Work by the Owner and other contractors for the Owner.

B. Taking over of parts of the Work for operation before completion of the entire Contract shall not relieve the Contractor of any responsibility for proper integrated operations of all parts of the Work, nor shall it act to relieve him of any responsibilities under the Contract except as follows:

1. When parts of the Work are accepted by the Owner or Engineer in advance of the date of

Substantial Completion for the entire Project and such Work is taken over for use by the

Owner, the starting date for the warranty period shall be the date for that portion of the Work accepted for Substantial Completion by the Owner.

2. The Engineer will issue certificates describing the Work which is taken over for use by the

Owner and the Contractor shall furnish all maintenance and warranty information of manufacturers or suppliers that is applicable to the Work being taken over for use.

1.06 FINAL CLEANING

A. Removal of Contractor's Materials: At the conclusion of the Work, all erection plant, tools, temporary structures and materials belonging to the Contractor shall be promptly taken away and he shall remove and promptly dispose of all water, dirt, rubbish or any other foreign substances.

B. Cleaning Materials and Equipment: The Contractor shall thoroughly clean all materials installed by him and existing structures, materials or equipment soiled by the contractor during construction and shall deliver over such materials and equipment undamaged in a bright, clean and polished condition.

1.07 FINAL INSPECTION

A. When the Work has…