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RESDMSTR: REV. 6.3.2021 Appendix 00 21 00.1 Project Number: 000000000010705
REQUEST FOR BIDDING INTERPRETATION (RFBI)
(Email no later than September 17, 2024, 5:00 p.m.)
OS RFBI No.: __ ___________ Requestor RFBI No.: ___________ Request Date:
To: Janelle Goulding, Project Director From (Bidder):
Executive Office of Sustainability Transportation Phone: 916-823-7059 Contact: __________________________
Phone: ___________________________ Fax: _____________________________
Email: janelle.goulding@dgs.ca.gov Email: ___________________________
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Project No.: 000000000010705 Project Name: CHP - Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment - San Diego Area Office Location: San Diego County, California
Drawing Reference: ____________________ Project Manual Reference: ___________________________
Question:
Bidder’s Authorized Signature: ______________________________________________________ [ ] Check here if additional pages attached Page 1 of ____
Kelly Bernd 8585192890
KELLY.BERND@INCHARGEUS.COM
Part 2 - Products, 2.1 EVCS
1. Will the selected bidder also be responsible for the procurement of the EV Charging stations?
2. Is there a list of State Approved equals?
3. How many charging stations are included in this scope of work?
8/15/2024
INCHARGE ENERGY
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1) The selected bidder will not be responsible for procuring the EV charging Stations.
2) There is not a list of state approved equals.
3) The charging stations associated with this project are as follows:
• 8 each Level 2 30A Dual Port Pedestal Charger
• 3 each Level 2 30A Single Port Pedestal Charger
Janelle Goulding 09/13/2024
C-5.10 Note 1 mailto:janelle.goulding@dgs.ca.gov
| DIV 00 |
| 00 00 00T- Cover Page |
| 00 01 01 - Project Title Page |
| 00 01 05 - Certifications Page Rev. 2.3.2014_jw |
| 00 01 10 - Table of Contents Rev. 5.3.2019 SP_5.3.24 |
| 00 01 15 - List of Drawings(1) |
| 00 11 00 - Invitation for Bids Rev. 5.1.24 |
| 00 21 00 - Instructions to Bidders Rev. 5.1.24 |
| INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS |
| Index |
| Article Page |
| DOCUMENT 00 21 00 INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS |
| 1. GENERAL |
| 2. COMPETENCE OF BIDDERS |
| 3. EXAMINATION OF BID DOCUMENTS AND SITE |
| 4. DISCREPANCIES, CONFLICTS, OMISSIONS, OR ERRORS |
| 5. BIDDING DOCUMENTS |
| 6. SUBMISSION OF BID FORMS |
| 7. WITHDRAWAL OF BID FORMS |
| 8. PUBLIC OPENING OF BIDS |
| 9. REJECTION OF IRREGULAR BIDS |
| 10. COMPETITIVE BIDDING |
| 11. AWARD OF CONTRACT |
| 12. SUBSTITUTION OF ALTERNATIVE MATERIALS, ARTICLES, OR EQUIPMENT |
| 13. RETURN OF BIDDER’S SECURITY |
| 14. CONTRACT BONDS |
| 15. INSURANCE |
| 16. EXECUTION OF CONTRACT |
| Failure to execute Contract within 7 days after successful Bidder has received Contract for execution may be cause for forfeiture of Bidder’s security. Failure to provide required bonds and insurance constitutes failure to execute Contract. |
| 18. PARTICIPATION IN DISABLED VETERANS BUSINESS ENTERPRISES (DVBE) PROGRAM |
| 19. CERTIFICATE OF REPORTED COMPLIANCE – FLEET VEHICLES |
| 20. GENERATIVE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (GenAI) DISCLOSURE |
| 00 21 00.1 -Appendix 1_RFBI Rev. 6.3.2021 |
| 00 22 00 - Supp Instr to Bidders Rev. 11.15.2021 |
| 00 22 10 - DVBE Program Requirements 5.18.2022 |
| 00 41 00 - Lump Sum Bid Form Sample Rev. 5.1.2024 |
| BID FORM |
| 00 43 16 - SMB Subcontractor(s) Summary 5.26.2017 Sample |
| 00 45 46 - Std. 204 - Payee Data Record Rev. 7.2021 |
| 00 52 00 - Agreement Sample 3.5.2020 JW |
| 00 61 13 - Performance Bond Form 9.22.2017 SAMPLE |
| PERFORMANCE BOND TO ACCOMPANY |
| CERTIFICATE OF ACKNOWLEDGMENT |
| 00 61 14 - Payment Bond (Std. 807) 7.2021 |
| 00 63 63 - Change Order Sample Rev. 5.3.2017 |
| Distribution of Change Order: |
| 00 72 00 - General Conditions_Oct-2011 |
| 00 73 00 - Supplementary Conditions Rev 6.28.2022 |
| Paragraph 1.1, DEFINITIONS |
| Paragraph 7.2, CONTRACT TIME |
00 91 13 - Addendum Sample Rev. 12.23.2021
| DIV 01 |
| 01 11 00 - Summary rev2 |
| 01 31 00 - Project Management & Coord |
| 01 32 16 - Prog Schedules & Reports-sp |
| 01 32 33 - Construction Photographs-sp 6.7.23 |
| CONSTRUCTION PHOTOGRAPHS |
| 01 33 00 - Submittal Procedures |
| 01 35 16 - Alteration Project Procedures |
| 01 41 00 - Quality Requirements |
| 01 45 29 - Testing Laboratory Services-sp |
| 01 51 00 - Temp Facilities & Controls (long form) |
| 01 57 23 - Temporary Storm Water Pollution Control |
| PART 1 - GENERAL |
| 1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS |
| A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section. |
| 1.2 SUMMARY |
| A. Section Includes: |
| 1. Temporary stormwater pollution controls. |
| 1.3 STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN |
| A. The Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) is part of the Contract Documents and is bound into this Project Manual. |
| 1.4 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS |
| A. Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPP): Within 15 days of date established for commencement of the Work, submit completed SWPPP. |
| B. Inspection reports. |
| PART 2 - PRODUCTS |
| 2.1 TEMPORARY STORMWATER POLLUTION CONTROLS |
| A. Provide temporary stormwater pollution controls as required by the SWPPP. |
| PART 3 - EXECUTION |
| 3.1 INSTALLATION |
| A. Comply with all best management practices, general requirements, performance requirements, reporting requirements, and all other requirements included in the SWPPP. |
| B. Locate stormwater pollution controls in accordance with the SWPPP. |
| C. Conduct construction as required to comply with the SWPPP and that minimize possible contamination or pollution or other undesirable effects. |
| 1. Inspect, repair, and maintain SWPPP controls during construction. |
| a. Inspect all SWPPP controls not less than every seven days, and after each occurrence of a storm event, as outlined in the SWPPP. |
D. Remove SWPPP controls at completion of construction and restore and stabilize areas disturbed during construction.
| 01 60 00 - Product Requirements |
| 01 73 29 - Cutting and Patching |
| 01 74 19 - Construction Waste Management |
| PART 1 – GENERAL |
| 01 74 19.1 Construction Waste Estimate |
| 01 74 19.1 - CONSTRUCTION WASTE |
| 01 74 19.2-Waste Management Report-Pages 1&2 |
| 01575B-1 |
| 01 74 20 - Recycled Content Certification |
| PART 1 – GENERAL |
| 01 74 20.1 - Example Rec Cont Worksheet |
| Recycled-Content Certification Worksheet |
| 01 74 20.1 - Recycled Content Certification Worksheet |
| Recycled-Content Certification Worksheet |
| 01 74 20.2 - Example SABRC Summary 7-3-2019 |
| State Agency Buy Recycled Campaign Procurement Summary |
| 01 74 20.2 - SABRC Procurement Summary 7-3-2019 |
| State Agency Buy Recycled Campaign Procurement Summary |
| 01 74 23 - Cleaning |
| 01 75 00 - Starting and Adjusting-sp 6.7.23 |
| PART 1 - GENERAL |
| 1.01 SECTION INCLUDES |
| 1.02 RELATED SECTIONS |
| 1.03 PROJECT CONDITIONS |
| 1.04 INSPECTION |
| 1.05 PREPARATION |
| 1.06 STARTING SYSTEMS |
| 01 77 00 - Closeout Procedures - SP 6.7.23 |
| 01 77 00- Appendix A-1-ContrCert_SB_20220304 |
| CONTRACTOR'S CERTIFICATION OF SB PARTICIPATION |
| 01 77 00- Appendix A-2-ContrCert_SB_20220304 |
| 01 86 19 - Test, Adjust & Balancing Procedures |
| OS CTU Specifications DIV 3-33 - V5.3.24 |
| 03 30 00 - Cast-In-Place Concrete |
| PART 1 - GENERAL |
| 1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS |
| A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section. |
| 1.2 SUMMARY |
| A. Section Includes: |
| B. Related Requirements: |
| 1.3 DEFINITIONS |
| A. Cementitious Materials: Portland cement alone or in combination with one or more of the following: blended hydraulic cement, fly ash and slag cement; materials subject to compliance with requirements. |
| B. Water/Cement Ratio (w/cm): The ratio by weight of water to cementitious materials. |
| 1.4 ACTION SUBMITTALS |
| A. Product Data: For each of the following. |
| B. Design Mixtures: For each concrete mixture, include the following: |
| C. Concrete Schedule: For each location of each Class of concrete indicated in "Concrete Mixtures" Article, including the following: |
| 1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE |
| A. Ready-Mixed Concrete Manufacturer Qualifications: A firm experienced in manufacturing ready-mixed concrete products and that complies with ASTM C94/C94M requirements for production facilities and equipment. |
| 1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING |
| A. Comply with ASTM C94/C94M and ACI 301. |
| 1.7 FIELD CONDITIONS |
| A. Cold-Weather Placement: Comply with ACI 301 and ACI 306.1 and as follows. |
| B. Hot-Weather Placement: Comply with ACI 301 and ACI 305.1, and as follows: |
| PART 2 - PRODUCTS |
| 2.1 CONCRETE, GENERAL |
| A. ACI Publications: Comply with ACI 301 unless modified by requirements in the Contract Documents. |
| 2.2 CONCRETE MATERIALS |
| A. Source Limitations: |
| B. Cementitious Materials: |
| C. Normal-Weight Aggregates: ASTM C33/C33M, Class 3M coarse aggregate or better, graded. Provide aggregates from a single source. |
| D. Air-Entraining Admixture: ASTM C260/C260M. |
| E. Chemical Admixtures: Certified by manufacturer to be compatible with other admixtures that do not contribute water-soluble chloride ions exceeding those permitted in hardened concrete. Do not use calcium chloride or admixtures containing calcium chloride in steel-reinforced concrete. |
| F. Color Pigment: ASTM C979/C979M, synthetic mineral-oxide pigments, color stable, nonfading, and resistant to lime and other alkalis. |
| G. Water and Water Used to Make Ice: ASTM C94/C94M, potable, clean, containing less than 500ppm of chlorides |
| 2.3 CURING MATERIALS |
| A. Moisture-Retaining Cover: ASTM C171, polyethylene film burlap-polyethylene sheet. |
| B. Liquid Membrane, ASTM C309, Type 1 |
| 2.4 RELATED MATERIALS |
| A. Expansion- and Isolation-Joint-Filler Strips: ASTM D1751, asphalt-saturated cellulosic fiber or ASTM D1752, cork or self-expanding cork. |
| B. Epoxy Bonding Adhesive: ASTM C881, two-component epoxy resin, capable of humid curing and bonding to damp surfaces, of class suitable for application temperature and of grade and class to suit requirements, and as follows: |
| 2.5 CONCRETE MIXTURES, GENERAL |
| A. Prepare design mixtures for each type and strength of concrete, proportioned on the basis of laboratory trial mixture in accordance with ACI 301. |
| B. Cementitious Materials: Limit percentage, by weight, of cementitious materials other than portland cement in concrete as follows: |
| C. Admixtures: Use admixtures in accordance with manufacturer's written instructions. |
| D. Color Pigment: Add color pigment to concrete mixture in accordance with manufacturer's written instructions and to result in hardened concrete color consistent with approved mockup. |
| 2.6 CONCRETE MIXTURES |
| A. Comply with ACI 301. |
| B. Normal-Weight Concrete: |
| C. Structural Lightweight Concrete Mix: ASTM C 330/C 330M, proportioned to produce concrete with a minimum compressive strength of 3000 psi at 28 days and a calculated equilibrium unit weight of 110 lb/cu. ft. plus or minus 3 lb/cu. ft., as determined by ASTM C 567/C 567M. Concrete slump at point of placement shall be the minimum necessary for efficient mixing, placing, and finishing. |
| D. Synthetic Fiber: Uniformly disperse in concrete mix at manufacturer's recommended rate, but not less than a rate of 1.0 lb/cu. yd. |
| 2.7 CONCRETE MIXING |
| A. Ready-Mixed Concrete: Measure, batch, mix, and deliver concrete according to ASTM C 94/C 94M and ASTM C 1116/C 1116, and furnish batch ticket information. |
| B. Project-Site Mixing: Measure, batch, and mix concrete materials and concrete according to ASTM C 94/C 94M. Mix concrete materials in appropriate drum-type batch machine mixer. |
| PART 3 - EXECUTION |
| 3.1 EXAMINATION |
| A. Verification of Conditions: |
| 3.2 FORMWORK INSTALLATION |
| A. Design, construct, erect, brace, and maintain formwork according to ACI 301. |
| 3.3 EMBEDDED ITEM INSTALLATION |
| A. Place and secure anchorage devices and other embedded items required for adjoining work that is attached to or supported by cast-in-place concrete. Use setting drawings, templates, diagrams, instructions, and directions furnished with items to be embedded. |
| 3.4 VAPOR-RETARDER INSTALLATION |
| A. Install, protect, and repair vapor retarders according to ASTM E 1643; place sheets in position with longest dimension parallel with direction of pour. |
| 3.5 JOINTS |
| A. General: Construct joints true to line with faces perpendicular to surface plane of concrete. |
| B. Construction Joints: Install so strength and appearance of concrete are not impaired, at locations indicated or as approved by Engineer. |
| C. Contraction Joints in Slabs-on-Grade: Form weakened-plane contraction joints, sectioning concrete into areas as indicated. Construct contraction joints for a depth equal to at least one-fourth depth of concrete thickness, as follows: |
| D. Isolation Joints in Slabs-on-Grade: After removing formwork, install joint-filler strips at slab junctions with vertical surfaces, such as column pedestals, foundation walls, grade beams, and other locations, as indicated. |
| 3.6 CONCRETE PLACEMENT |
| A. Comply with ACI 301 for placing concrete. |
| B. Before test sampling and placing concrete, water may be added at Project site, subject to limitations of ACI 301. |
| C. Do not add water to concrete during delivery, at Project site, or during placement. |
| D. Consolidate concrete with mechanical vibrating equipment according to ACI 301. |
| E. Equipment Bases and Foundations: |
| 3.7 FINISHING FORMED SURFACES |
| A. Rough-Formed Finish: As-cast concrete texture imparted by form-facing material with tie holes and defects repaired and patched. Remove fins and other projections exceeding 1/2 inch. |
| B. Smooth-Formed Finish: As-cast concrete texture imparted by form-facing material, arranged in an orderly and symmetrical manner with a minimum of seams. Repair and patch tie holes and defective areas. Remove fins and other projections exceeding 1/8 inch. |
| C. Rubbed Finish: Apply the following rubbed finish, defined in ACI 301, to smooth-formed-finished as-cast concrete where indicated: |
| D. Related Unformed Surfaces: At tops of walls, horizontal offsets, and similar unformed surfaces adjacent to formed surfaces, strike off smooth and finish with a texture matching adjacent formed surfaces. Continue final surface treatment of formed surfaces uniformly across adjacent unformed surfaces unless otherwise indicated. |
| 3.8 FINISHING UNFORMED SURFACES |
| A. General: Comply with ACI 302.1R for screeding, restraightening, and finishing operations for concrete surfaces. Do not wet concrete surfaces. |
| B. Screed surfaces with a straightedge and strike off. Begin initial floating using bull floats or darbies to form a uniform and open-textured surface plane before excess moisture or bleedwater appears on surface. |
| C. Scratch Finish: Apply scratch finish to surfaces indicated and surfaces to receive concrete floor topping or mortar setting beds for ceramic or quarry tile, portland cement terrazzo, and other bonded cementitious floor finishes unless otherwise indicated. |
| D. Float Finish: Apply float finish to surfaces indicated, to surfaces to receive trowel finish, and to floor and slab surfaces to be covered with fluid-applied or sheet waterproofing, fluid-applied or direct-to-deck-applied membrane roofing, or sand-bed terrazzo. |
| E. Trowel Finish: Apply a hard trowel finish to surfaces indicated and to floor and slab surfaces exposed to view or to be covered with resilient flooring, carpet, ceramic or quarry tile set over a cleavage membrane, paint, or another thin film-finish coating system. |
| F. Trowel and Fine-Broom Finish: Apply a partial trowel finish, stopping after second troweling, to surfaces indicated and to surfaces where ceramic or quarry tile is to be installed by either thickset or thinset methods. Immediately after second troweling, and when concrete is still plastic, slightly scarify surface with a fine broom. |
| G. Slip-Resistive Broom Finish: Apply a slip-resistive finish to surfaces indicated and to exterior concrete platforms, steps, and ramps. Immediately after float finishing, slightly roughen trafficked surface by brooming with fiber-bristle broom perpendicular to main traffic route. |
| 3.9 INSTALLATION OF MISCELLANEOUS CONCRETE ITEMS |
| A. Filling In: |
| B. Curbs: Provide monolithic finish to interior curbs by stripping forms while concrete is still green and by steel-troweling surfaces to a hard, dense finish with corners, intersections, and terminations slightly rounded. |
| C. Equipment Bases and Foundations: |
| 3.10 CONCRETE PROTECTING AND CURING |
| A. General: Protect freshly placed concrete from premature drying and excessive cold or hot temperatures. Comply with ACI 306.1 for cold-weather protection and with ACI 301 for hot-weather protection during curing. |
| B. Evaporation Retarder: Apply evaporation retarder to concrete surfaces if hot, dry, or windy conditions cause moisture loss approaching 0.2 lb/sq. ft. x h before and during finishing operations. Apply according to manufacturer's written instructions after placing, screeding, and bull floating or darbying concrete, but before float finishing. |
| C. Begin curing after finishing concrete but not before free water has disappeared from concrete surface. |
| D. Curing Methods: Cure formed and unformed concrete for at least seven days by one or a combination of the following methods: |
| 3.11 TOLERANCES |
| A. Conform to ACI 117. |
| 3.12 CONCRETE REPAIRS |
| A. Defective Concrete: |
| B. Patching Mortar: Mix dry-pack patching mortar, consisting of 1 part Portland cement to 2-1/2 parts fine aggregate passing a No. 16 sieve, using only enough water for handling and placing. |
| C. Repairing Formed Surfaces: Surface defects include color and texture irregularities, cracks, spalls, air bubbles, honeycombs, rock pockets, fins and other projections on the surface, and stains and other discolorations that cannot be removed by cleaning. |
| D. Repairing Unformed Surfaces: |
| E. Perform structural repairs of concrete, subject to Engineer's approval, using epoxy adhesive and patching mortar. |
| F. Repair materials and installation not specified above may be used, subject to Engineer's approval. |
| 3.13 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL |
| A. Inspections: State representative or their assignee will provide the required tests and inspections in accordance with the verification and inspection schedules. |
| B. Provide notification to State Representative when concrete testing or inspections are required. |
| C. Do not place concrete until reinforcing and embeds have been inspected and approved by the State Representative. |
| 07 84 13 - Penetration Firestopping |
| PART 1 - GENERAL |
| 1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS |
| A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section. |
| 1.2 SUMMARY |
| A. Section Includes: |
| 1.3 ACTION SUBMITTALS |
| A. Product Data: For each type of product. |
| B. Include detail drawing and applicable U.L. system numbers for firestops to be installed. |
| C. Product Schedule: For each penetration firestopping system. Include location, illustration of firestopping system, and design designation of qualified testing and inspecting agency. |
| 1.4 PROJECT CONDITIONS |
| A. Environmental Limitations: Do not install penetration firestopping system when ambient or substrate temperatures are outside limits permitted by penetration firestopping system manufacturers or when substrates are wet because of rain, frost, condensation, or other causes. |
| B. Install and cure penetration firestopping materials per manufacturer's written instructions using natural means of ventilations or, where this is inadequate, forced-air circulation. |
| 1.5 COORDINATION |
| A. Coordinate construction of openings and penetrating items to ensure that penetration firestopping systems can be installed according to specified firestopping system design. |
| B. Coordinate sizing of openings, core-drilled holes, or cut openings to accommodate penetration firestopping systems. |
| PART 2 - PRODUCTS |
| 2.1 PENETRATION FIRESTOPPING SYSTEMS |
| A. Penetration Firestopping Systems: Systems that resist spread of fire, passage of smoke and other gases, and maintain original fire-resistance rating of construction penetrated. Penetration firestopping systems shall be compatible with one another, with the substrates forming openings, and with penetrating items if any. |
| B. Penetrations in Fire-Resistance-Rated Walls: Penetration firestopping systems with ratings determined per ASTM E814 or UL 1479, based on testing at a positive pressure differential of 0.01-inch wg. |
| C. Penetrations in Horizontal Assemblies: Penetration firestopping systems with ratings determined per ASTM E814 or UL 1479, based on testing at a positive pressure differential of 0.01-inch wg. |
| D. Exposed Penetration Firestopping Systems: Flame-spread and smoke-developed indexes of less than 25 and 450, respectively, per ASTM E84. |
| E. Accessories: Provide components for each penetration firestopping system that are needed to install fill materials and to maintain ratings required. Use only those components specified by penetration firestopping system manufacturer and approved by qualified testing and inspecting agency for conditions indicated. |
| 2.2 FILL MATERIALS |
| A. Cast-in-Place Firestop Devices: Factory-assembled devices for use in cast-in-place concrete floors and consisting of an outer sleeve lined with an intumescent strip, a flange attached to one end of the sleeve for fastening to concrete formwork, and a neoprene gasket. |
| B. Latex Sealants: Single-component latex formulations that do not re-emulsify after cure during exposure to moisture. |
| C. Intumescent Composite Sheets: Rigid panels consisting of aluminum-foil-faced intumescent elastomeric sheet bonded to galvanized-steel sheet. |
| D. Intumescent Putties: Nonhardening, water-resistant, intumescent putties containing no solvents or inorganic fibers. |
| E. Intumescent Wrap Strips: Single-component intumescent elastomeric sheets with aluminum foil on one side. |
| F. Mortars: Prepackaged dry mixes consisting of a blend of inorganic binders, hydraulic cement, fillers and lightweight aggregate formulated for mixing with water at Project site to form a nonshrinking, homogeneous mortar. |
| G. Pillows/Bags: Reusable heat-expanding pillows/bags consisting of glass-fiber cloth cases filled with a combination of mineral-fiber, water-insoluble expansion agents, and fire-retardant additives. Where exposed, cover openings with steel-reinforcing wire mesh to protect pillows/bags from being easily removed. |
| H. Silicone Foams: Multicomponent, silicone-based liquid elastomers that, when mixed, expand and cure in place to produce a flexible, nonshrinking foam. |
| I. Silicone Sealants: Single-component, silicone-based, neutral-curing elastomeric sealants. |
| 2.3 MIXING |
| A. Penetration Firestopping Materials: For those products requiring mixing before application, comply with penetration firestopping system manufacturer's written instructions for accurate proportioning of materials, water (if required), type of mixing equipment, selection of mixer speeds, mixing containers, mixing time, and other items or procedures needed to produce products of uniform quality with optimum performance characteristics for application indicated. |
| PART 3 - EXECUTION |
| 3.1 EXAMINATION |
| A. Examine substrates and conditions, with Installer present, for compliance with requirements for opening configurations, penetrating items, substrates, and other conditions affecting performance of the Work. |
| B. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected. |
| 3.2 PREPARATION |
| A. Surface Cleaning: Before installing penetration firestopping systems, clean out openings immediately to comply with manufacturer's written instructions and with the following requirements: |
| B. Prime substrates where recommended in writing by manufacturer using that manufacturer's recommended products and methods. Confine primers to areas of bond; do not allow spillage and migration onto exposed surfaces. |
| 3.3 INSTALLATION |
| A. General: Install penetration firestopping systems to comply with manufacturer's written installation instructions and published drawings for products and applications. |
| B. Install forming materials and other accessories of types required to support fill materials during their application and in the position needed to produce cross-sectional shapes and depths required to achieve fire ratings. |
| C. Install fill materials by proven techniques to produce the following results: |
| 3.4 IDENTIFICATION |
| A. Penetration Identification: Identify each penetration firestopping system with legible metal or plastic labels. Attach labels permanently to surfaces adjacent to and within 6 inches of penetration firestopping system edge so labels are visible to anyone seeking to remove penetrating items or firestopping systems. Use mechanical fasteners or self-adhering-type labels with adhesives capable of permanently bonding labels to surfaces on which labels are placed. Include the following information on labels: |
| 3.5 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL |
| A. State field Inspector will engage California State Fire Marshal to perform tests and inspections. |
| B. Where deficiencies are found or penetration firestopping system is damaged or removed because of testing, repair or replace penetration firestopping system to comply with requirements. |
| C. Proceed with enclosing penetration firestopping systems with other construction only after inspection reports are issued and installations comply with requirements. |
| 3.6 CLEANING AND PROTECTION |
| A. Clean off excess fill materials adjacent to openings as the Work progresses by methods and with cleaning materials that are approved in writing by penetration firestopping system manufacturers and that do not damage materials in which openings occur. |
| B. Provide final protection and maintain conditions during and after installation that ensure that penetration firestopping systems are without damage or deterioration at time of Substantial Completion. If, despite such protection, damage or deterioration occurs, immediately cut out and remove damaged or deteriorated penetration firestopping material and install new materials to produce systems complying with specified requirements. |
| 26 05 00 - Common Work Results for Electrical |
| 1.1 DESCRIPTION |
| A. Work Included |
| 1. Materials, installation and testing of the electrical system. |
| 1.2 REGULATORY AGENCIES AND STANDARDS |
| A. Regulatory Agencies: Installation, materials, equipment and workmanship shall conform to the latest provisions of the following agencies: |
| 1. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 70 – California Electrical Code (CEC). |
| 2. Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA). |
| 3. Local authorities having lawful jurisdiction pertaining to the work required. |
| B. Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc. (UL): Materials, appliances, equipment and devices shall conform to the applicable UL standards. |
| C. Standards: Where referenced in these specifications or on the drawings, the publications and standards of the following organizations apply: |
| 1. American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM). |
| 2. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA). |
| 3. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). |
| 4. American National Standards Institute (ANSI). |
| 5. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). |
| 6. Insulated Cable Engineers Association (ICEA). |
| 7. Association of Edison Illuminating Companies (AEIC). |
| 8. American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO). |
| 1.3 PERMANENT UTILITY COMPANY REQUIREMENTS AND FEES |
| A. The Engineer of record will make application for electric service. The State’s Project Director will reimburse the Engineer of record for utility company fees, cable charges, and added facilities charges. Payment will be made by the Engineer by issuing a check payable to the serving utility. The State’s Project Director will forward the check to the Engineer and the Engineer is responsible for delivering the check to the utility and make any service and installation agreements that the utility company may require. |
| B. Coordinate and meet with the serving utility representative at the project site within thirty (30) days after award of contract and forty-eight (48) hours before utility construction begins for preconstruction meetings. |
| C. Install electric service entrance equipment in accordance with the serving utility's requirements. |
| D. Contact the state’s project director immediately if any discrepancies occur between the construction drawings and the utility drawings. Coordinate with the serving utility to ensure timely connection by the utility. Obtain utility company approval of service entrance and metering equipment shop drawings prior to starting fabrication. |
| E. Ensure and verify that the electric utility has properly terminated the incoming service conductors for proper phase rotation. |
| 1.4 SUBMITTALS |
| A. Submit shop drawings. All submittals shall be original or first-generation plain bond photocopies. |
| B. The Contractor shall review all submittals and ensure that proposed items comply with the drawings and specifications. Submittals shall be stamped, signed, and dated indicating that the review has been performed. In addition, the Contractor shall review the contract drawings and verify that the proposed items can be installed as designed without any conflicts or problems. Within the submittal, it shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to indicate in writing any variation, discrepancy or installation problems between the shop drawings or manufacturers’ instructions and the Contract documents. |
| C. Submit operation and maintenance manuals. |
| D. Submit shop drawings for all equipment and materials within 30 days after award of contract or Notice to Proceed, whichever occurs first. |
| E. Submit shop drawings by specification section. Where multiple sections are being submitted, separate sections by either tab dividers or separate binders. Provide a separate submittal for each section. Each section submittal shall be complete, with shop drawings provided for all components. Partial shop drawings for specification sections will be rejected. |
| 1. Label the top, right hand corner of each page of catalog cuts with the associated specification section and paragraph number of the product being proposed. Catalog cuts shall be organized and sequenced in the same sequence as the specification paragraph number sequence. |
F. Shop drawings returned to the Contractor with a "Revise as Noted and Resubmit" status shall be resubmitted within seven (7) days.
| 1.5 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS |
| 1. Operating instructions and start-up procedures including receiving and installation requirements. |
| 2. Maintenance instructions listing preventive and corrective maintenance procedures. Corrective maintenance procedures shall identify the most probable failures and the appropriate repairs. Test measurement levels shall be referenced to specific test points on the installed equipment. |
| 3. Spare parts data shall be furnished for each item of material and equipment specified. The data shall include a complete list of parts and supplies, with current unit prices and source of supply. A list and itemized price breakdown of spare parts recommended for stocking shall be furnished. The parts selected shall be those which, in the manufacturer's judgment, will be involved in the majority of maintenance difficulties encountered. |
| 4. Control schematics, ladder diagrams and interconnection drawings. |
| 5. Catalog cuts and technical manuals for all components of the system. Provide original technical manuals as published by the manufacturers. Photocopies will not be acceptable. |
| 6. Copy of all guarantees and warranties issued for the various items of equipment, showing all dates of expiration. |
| 7. Copies of all factory and field test results. |
| 8. Final copies of all shop and submittal drawings, incorporating manufacturing and field changes. Where drawings are larger than 11 by 17 inches, provide the full-size drawings neatly folded and installed in 8.5 by 11-inch top loading clear plastic sheet protectors. In addition, provide copies of these drawings reduced to 11 by 17-inch sheet size. |
| 9. Where AutoCAD electronic files are required per other sections, provide USB Flash Drive with electronic files of all drawings. |
| B. All irrelevant information on equipment and materials which are in the O & M manuals shall be crossed out with a bold black marker. |
| 1.6 ELECTRICAL SERVICE CHANGES |
| A. These specifications and drawings delineate the remodeling of an existing system, and/or the addition to an existing system. While the existing structure is occupied, keep the present services intact until the new construction, facilities or equipment is installed. |
| B. Prior to making revisions to the existing phase service, verify existing sequence of the circuits and make certain that every item is thoroughly prepared. Prior to scheduled outages make certain that every item is thoroughly prepared, that all required materials are on-site 7 days prior to the scheduled outage, that spare materials are available in the event of damage or defects, and that the required personnel are available to complete the work during the scheduled outage. Do the actual work at an off-peak time, or overtime, as arranged with the state’s project director or as hereinafter specified. Once the work is started, vigorously prosecute it to completion to keep downtime to a minimum. Ensure that existing electrical phase sequence (electrical phase rotation) of the system is maintained. Be prepared to temporarily serve the existing service or discontinue the necessary revisions in the event of an emergency or other condition which makes it impossible to finish the scheduled work on time. |
| 2.1 GENERAL |
| A. Similar materials and equipment shall be the product of a single manufacturer. |
| B. Provide and install equipment and materials shown on the drawings and as specified unless noted as "Not in Contract", "Future" or as "Existing to Remain". Any work shown on the plans and not in the specifications, or vice versa, shall be provided and installed as if indicated in both. Provide only products which are new, undamaged and in the original cartons or containers. |
| C. Materials and equipment shall be the standard products of manufacturers regularly engaged in the production of such material and shall be the manufacturer's current design. Items shall essentially duplicate equipment that has been in satisfactory use at least two years prior to bid opening. |
| D. Materials and equipment shall be suitable for storage, installation and operation in an ambient of 0C to 40C up to an elevation of 3,300 feet above sea level, except where more stringent conditions are stated in individual equipment specifications. |
| E. Factory finished electrical equipment, wireways and panels with manufacturer's standard primer and enamel topcoats, unless stated otherwise in the individual equipment specifications. Provide 1 pint of the equipment manufacturer's touch-up paint per 500 square feet of painted surface for repair of damaged enamel topcoats. |
| 2.2 TESTING LABORATORY APPROVALS |
| A. Electrical equipment (overall assemblies), materials and devices shall be listed, certified or found acceptable by an OSHA certified Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory. Results of tests and inspections by the testing laboratory shall be submitted for review and approval to the local authorities having jurisdiction upon request. In testing the equipment, the following shall be considered: |
| 1. Suitability for installation and use in conformity with the provisions of the CEC. |
| 2. Mechanical strength and durability, including, for parts designed to enclose and protect other equipment, the adequacy of the protection thus provided. |
| 3. Wire bending and connection space. |
| 4. Electrical insulation. |
| 5. Heating effects under normal conditions of use and also under abnormal conditions likely to arise in service. |
| 6. Arcing effects. |
| 7. Classification by type, size, voltage, current capacity and specific use. |
| 8. Other factors which contribute to the practical safeguarding of persons using or likely to come in contact with the equipment. |
| B. Recognized testing laboratories are as follows: |
| 1. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL). |
| 2. Electrical Testing Laboratories (ETL). |
| 3. Other testing laboratories certified by OSHA as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). |
C. Provide the testing laboratory label on equipment material and devices.
| 2.3 WARRANTY |
| A. Equipment materials and installation shall be guaranteed for a period of one year after the date of acceptance of the work by the states’ project director. Repair or remove and replace any and all work that is found to be defective in workmanship and/or materials within said one-year periods, without expense whatsoever to the state, ordinary wear and tear and unusual abuse or neglect excepted. |
| 3.1 INSTALLATION |
| A. At equipment, terminate wires and cables at the proper termination point per the manufacturer's recommendations. The drawings indicate connections for typical equipment only. If the equipment or connections are different from what is shown, provide the modifications necessary for a safe and properly operating installation in accordance with the equipment manufacturer's recommendations. |
| B. The drawings diagrammatically indicate the desired location and arrangement of outlets, conduit runs, equipment and other items. Field determine and coordinate exact location based on physical size and arrangement of equipment, finished elevations and obstructions. Verify locations with the state’s project director prior to installation. |
| 1. Provide vehicle impact protection to protect all electrical equipment near any drivable surfaces per California Fire Code Chapter 3 Section 312. |
| C. Work or equipment not indicated or specified which is necessary for the complete and proper operation of the Electrical systems shall be accomplished without additional cost to the state. |
| D. Install equipment and materials per the manufacturer's recommendations. |
| E. Install equipment and devices level and plumb. |
| F. Should Contractor feel there is a need to deviate from the electrical drawings and specifications, submit written details and reasons via RFI to the state’s project director for review prior to making any deviation. |
| G. Review demolition methods with state’s project director prior to cutting or removing existing architectural and/or structural items or equipment. Repair damage to match existing and maintain the fire rating of the existing items affected by the work. |
| 3.2 ADJUSTMENTS AND TOUCH-UPS |
| A. Prior to energizing equipment, verify and ensure that all connections and terminations are correct for proper operation. Prior to energizing, make any corrections required for proper operation. |
| B. Operating mechanisms, door latches, and other movable components shall be adjusted so mechanical movement is free and correct. |
| C. Touch up all finished surfaces that are scratched or marred to match the original surface. |
| 3.3 INSPECTION AND TESTING |
| A. Electrical Apparatus (Switchboards, Panelboards, etc.) and feeder conductors: After completion of installation and prior to energization, perform the following inspections and testing on the equipment. Refer to each products specification section and Section 26 05 10 for additional requirements. |
| B. Visual and Mechanical Inspection: |
| 1. Compare equipment nameplate data with drawings and specifications. |
| 2. Inspect physical and mechanical condition. |
| 3. Verify appropriate anchorage, required area clearances, physical damage, and correct alignment. |
| 4. Inspect all doors, panels, and sections for corrosion, dents, scratches, fit, and missing hardware. |
| 5. Verify that fuse and/or circuit breaker sizes and types correspond to drawings. |
| 6. Verify tightness of accessible bolted electrical connections by calibrated torque-wrench method in accordance with manufacturer’s published data. |
| 7. Confirm correct operation and sequencing of electrical and mechanical interlock systems. |
| a. Attempt closure on locked-open devices. Attempt to open locked-closed devices. |
| b. Make key exchange with devices operated in off-normal positions. |
| 8. Thoroughly clean equipment prior to testing. |
| 9. Lubrication: |
| a. Verify appropriate contact lubricant on moving current-carrying parts. |
| b. Verify appropriate lubrication on moving and sliding surfaces. |
| 10. Inspect insulators for evidence of physical damage or contaminated surfaces. |
| 11. Verify correct barrier and shutter installation and operation. |
| 12. Exercise all active components. |
| 13. Inspect all mechanical indicating devices for correct operation. |
| 14. Verify that filters are in place and/or vents are clear. |
| C. Electrical Tests: |
| 1. Perform insulation-resistance tests on each of the following: |
| a. Each bus section, within electrical equipment. |
| b. Each conductor in 100 amperes and larger feeders (Ph & N) |
| c. Each conductor in motor feeders. |
| 2. Insulation-resistance tests shall be phase-to-phase and phase-to-ground, for one minute in accordance with the following table: |
| 3. If the minimum resistance values are not obtained, contact the state’s project director prior to energizing. |
| 3.4 EQUIPMENT CLEANING |
| A. Prior to testing and energizing, thoroughly clean the exterior and interior of all equipment and enclosures including device boxes, switchboards, switchgear, devices, pullboxes, junction boxes, panelboards, motor control centers, light fixtures, underground pull boxes, manholes, etc. Vacuum the interior to remove all debris, dust, scrap wire and wrappings. After vacuuming, remove remaining dust with a dry, lint-free cloth. |
| 1. Do not use compressed air to blow out debris, as this is likely to spread contamination. |
| 3.5 OPERATIONAL TESTS |
| A. After energization of equipment, verify that all circuit breakers, protective and control devices function properly. Perform required adjustments to obtain correct operation. |
| 3.6 NAMEPLATES |
| A. Provide nameplates on equipment, devices, panels and field mounted instruments (pressure switches, limit switches, etc.) to identify each item with its respective service or function. Use black-on-white laminated plastic (white lettering on black background), with beveled edges and engraved lettering not less than 1/4 inch high unless otherwise noted. Attach with 1/4-inch-long No. 4 Phillips, round head, coarse thread, Type 410 stainless steel, thread-cutting screws with blunt point unless otherwise specified. For exterior nameplates, provide silicon seal for screw penetrations. For cast iron enclosures mount nameplates with Seton Tuff-Bond #TB2 adhesive. |
| B. Provide nameplates for internal devices of equipment (control relays, contactors, timers, terminal blocks, etc.). Mount nameplates adjacent to, not on, the device. |
| C. Provide single, dedicated nameplates for devices mounted within and on equipment. Provide as a minimum a single dedicated nameplate for each device (relay, switch, terminal block, meter, etc.). Nameplate shall agree with identification on manufacturer’s drawing. On devices mounted in front compartment doors, provide each device with two nameplates, one on the front and one on the back of the front compartment door. The nameplates mounted on the back of the door shall be stick-on type. |
| 3.7 REMOVAL OR RELOCATION OF MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT |
| A. Unless otherwise noted, remove existing electrical materials and equipment from areas indicated for demolition or where equipment is relocated. Remove materials no longer used, such as studs, straps and conduits. Remove or cut off concealed or embedded conduit, boxes, or other materials and equipment to a point at least 3/4 inch below the final finished surface. Remove existing unused wires. Where anchor bolts cannot be physically removed, cut or torch off as much as possible, and grind down remaining portion flush and smooth with existing surface. |
| B. Repair affected surfaces to conform to the type, quality and finish of the surrounding surface. |
| 3.8 DETERMINATION OF UNDERGROUND CONDUIT AND UTILITY’S LOCATIONS |
| A. Locations of existing underground conduits shown on the drawings have not been verified. A minimum of 7 days prior to excavations, determine underground conduit and utility locations and buried depths for existing underground utilities and conduits shown on the drawings. |
| END OF SECTION 26 05 00 |
| 26 05 10 - Electrical Tests |
| 26 05 13 - Medium Voltage Cables |
| PART 1 - GENERAL |
| 1.1 SUMMARY |
| A. Section Includes: |
| 1.2 ACTION SUBMITTALS |
| A. Product Data: For each type of cable. Include splices and terminations for cables and cable accessories. |
| 1.3 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS |
| A. Coordination Drawings: Indicate location of each cable, splice, and termination. |
| B. Material Certificates: For each type of cable and accessory. |
| C. Design Data: Cable pulling calculations, including conduit size and fill percentage, pulling tensions, cable sidewall pressure, jam probability, voltage drop, and ground wire sizing for each cable. |
| PART 2 - PRODUCTS |
| 2.1 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION |
| A. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70, by a qualified testing agency, and marked for intended location and application. |
| B. Comply with IEEE C2 and NFPA 70. |
| C. Source Limitations: Obtain cables and accessories from single source from single manufacturer. |
| 2.2 CABLES |
| A. Cable Type: Type MV 105. |
| B. Conductor Insulation: Crosslinked polyethylene or Ethylene-propylene rubber. |
| C. Conductor: Copper |
| D. Comply with UL 1072, AEIC CS8, ICEA S-93-639/NEMA WC 74, and ICEA S-97-682, and ICEA S-94-649. |
| E. Conductor Stranding: Compact round, concentric lay, Class B |
| F. Strand Filling: Conductor interstices are filled with impermeable compound. |
| G. Shielding: Copper tape, helically applied over semiconducting insulation shield. |
| H. Shielding and Jacket: Corrugated copper drain wires embedded in extruded, chlorinated, polyethylene jacket. |
| I. Three-Conductor Cable Assembly: Three insulated, shielded conductors cabled together with ground conductors. |
| J. Cable Sheath: Interlocked galvanized steel applied over cable. |
| K. Cable Jacket: Sunlight-resistant PVC or Chlorosulfonated polyethylene. |
| 2.3 CONNECTORS |
| A. Copper-Conductor Connectors: Copper barrel crimped or Copper shear bolt connectors. |
| 2.4 SOLID TERMINATIONS |
| A. Multiconductor Cable Sheath Seals: Type recommended by seal manufacturer for type of cable and installation conditions, including orientation. |
| B. Shielded-Cable Terminations: Comply with the following classes of IEEE 48. Insulation class shall be equivalent to that of cable. Include shield ground strap for shielded cable terminations. |
| 2.5 SEPARABLE INSULATED CONNECTORS |
| A. Description: Modular system, complying with IEEE 386, with disconnecting, single-pole, cable terminators and with matching, stationary, plug-in, dead-front terminals designed for cable voltage and for sealing against moisture. |
| B. Terminations at Distribution Points: Modular type, consisting of terminators installed on cables and modular, dead-front, terminal junctions for interconnecting cables. |
| C. Load-Break Cable Terminators: Elbow-type units with 200 A load make/break and continuous-current rating; coordinated with insulation diameter, conductor size, and material of cable being terminated. Include test point on terminator body that is capacitance coupled. |
| D. Dead-Break Cable Terminators: Elbow-type unit with [200 A] [600 A] continuous-current rating; designed for de-energized disconnecting and connecting; coordinated with insulation diameter, conductor size, and material of cable being terminated. Include test point on terminator body that is capacitance coupled. |
| E. Dead-Front Terminal Junctions: Modular bracket-mounted groups of dead-front stationary terminals that mate and match with above cable terminators. Two-, three-, or four-terminal units as indicated, with fully rated, insulated, watertight conductor connection between terminals and complete with grounding lug, manufacturer's standard accessory stands, stainless steel mounting brackets, and attaching hardware. |
| F. Test-Point Fault Indicators: Applicable current-trip ratings and arranged for installation in test points of load-break separable connectors, and complete with self-resetting indicators capable of being installed with shotgun hot stick and tested with test tool. |
| G. Tool Set: Shotgun hot stick with energized terminal indicator, fault-indicator test tool, and carrying case. |
| 2.6 SPLICE KITS |
| A. Description: For connecting medium voltage cables; type as recommended by cable or splicing kit manufacturer for the application. |
| B. Standard: Comply with IEEE 404. |
| C. Splicing Products: As recommended, in writing, by splicing kit manufacturer for specific sizes, materials, ratings, and configurations of cable conductors. Include all components required for complete splice, with detailed instructions. |
| 2.7 MEDIUM-VOLTAGE TAPES |
| A. Description: Electrical grade, insulating tape rated for medium voltage application. |
| B. Ethylene/propylene rubber-based, 30 mil splicing tape, rated for 130 deg C operation. Minimum 3/4 inch wide. |
| C. Silicone rubber-based, 12 mil self-fusing tape, rated for 130 deg C operation. Minimum 1-1/2 inch. |
| D. Insulating-putty, 125 mil elastic filler tape. Minimum 1-1/2 inch wide. |
| 2.8 ARC-PROOFING MATERIALS |
| A. Description: Fire retardant, providing arc flash protection. |
| B. Tape for First Course on Metal Objects: 10 mil thick, corrosion-protective, moisture-resistant, PVC pipe-wrapping tape. |
| C. Arc-Proofing Tape: Fireproof tape, flexible, conformable, intumescent to 0.3 inch thick, and compatible with cable jacket. |
| D. Glass-Cloth Tape: Pressure-sensitive adhesive type, 1 inch wide. |
| 2.9 FAULT INDICATORS |
| A. Indicators: Automatically reset fault indicator with inrush restraint feature, arranged to clamp to cable sheath and provide a display after a fault has occurred in cable. Instrument shall not be affected by heat, moisture, and corrosive conditions and shall be recommended by manufacturer for installation conditions. |
| PART 3 - EXECUTION |
| 3.1 INSTALLATION |
| A. Install cables according to IEEE 576. |
| B. Proof conduits prior to conductor installation by passing a wire brush mandrel and then a rubber duct swab through the conduit. Separate the wire brush and the rubber swab by 48 to 72 inch on the pull rope. |
| C. Pull Conductors: Do not exceed manufacturer's recommended maximum pulling tensions and sidewall pressure values. |
| D. Install exposed cables parallel and perpendicular to surfaces of exposed structural members and follow surface contours where possible. |
| E. Support cables according to Section 26 05 29 "Hangers and Supports for Electrical Systems." |
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