Project Manual

Center Strafford Site MEP Upgrades

New Hampshire Army National Guard

State of New Hampshire Department of Military affairs and Veterans Services

March 23, 2026

3/23/2026

MATTHEW

ROMANO

No.14059

03/23/2026

SEAN

PRINGLE

No.15867

3/23/2026

N0967-098 03/23/26 TOC-1 Table of Contents

Center Strafford Energy Upgrades

Department of Military Affairs and Veteran Services

Center Strafford, New Hampshire

Table of Contents

Section Title

Number of Pages

Division 23 – Mechanical

230000 Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) 2

230100 Operation and Maintenance of HVAC Systems 2

230500 Common Work Results for HVAC 1

230529 Hangers and Supports for HVAC Piping and Equipment 2

230553 Identification for HVAC Piping and Equipment 2

230593 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 2

230713 Duct Insulation 1

230923 Direct Digital Control (DDC) System 66

233100 HVAC Duct and Accessories 3

237410 Packaged Rooftop Air Conditioners 16

Division 25 – Integration Automation

250000 Integrated Automation 3

250800 Commissioning of Integrated Automation 1

259000 Integrated Automation Controls 11

Division 26 – Electrical

260500 Basic Electrical Requirements 6

260505 Minor Electrical Demolition 2

260519 Conductors and Cables 6

260526 Grounding and Bonding 5

260529 Electrical Hangers and Supports 3

260533 Conduit 10

260543 Duct Banks 5

260553 Electrical Identification 3

260800 Electrical Testing 5

262816 Switches and Circuit Breakers 3

263100 PV Performance Specification 14

265600 Exterior Luminaires 2

DIVISION 23 - MECHANICAL

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SECTION 230000

HEATING, VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Description of HVAC system(s), quality expectations, materials and general requirements.

1.2 SYSTEM(S) DESCRIPTION

A. HVAC systems of this contract shall include:

1. Furnish and install new natural gas fired boilers.

2. Furnish and install new hot water system pumps.

3. Hot water piping and specialties.

4. Thermal insulation for all systems.

5. Testing and adjusting of all systems.

6. General Conditions of the contract.

7. Control systems and specialties.

8. Miscellaneous itemized.

9. Secure all required permits.

1.3 RELATED DIVISIONS AND SECTIONS

A. DIVISION 00 - General

B. DIVISION 01 - General Requirements

C. DIVISION 07 - Thermal and Moisture Protection

D. DIVISION 21 - Fire Suppression

E. DIVISION 22 - Plumbing

F. DIVISION 25 - Integrated Automation

G. DIVISION 26 – Electrical

1.4 REFERENCES

A. 2021 International Building Code with NH amendments

B. 2021 NFPA 101, Life Safety Code with NH amendments

C. New Hampshire State Fire Code Saf-C6000

D. 2021 NFPA 1, Fire Prevention Code with NH amendments

E. UFC 3-600-01 Fire Protection Engineering for Facilities

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F. 2021 International Plumbing Code with NH amendments

G. 2021 International Mechanical Code with NH amendments

H. 2018 International Energy Conservation Code with NH amendments

I. 2009 ASHRAE Standard 189.1 (referenced in NH State high Performance Building Code)

J. 2020 NFPA 70, National Electric Code with NH amendments

K. New Hampshire Bureau of Public Works Design Guidelines

L. City of Concord, New Hampshire ordinances, rules and regulations

M. Concord Fire Department rules and regulations

N. All applicable ASTM Standards

O. NHARNG Rules and Regulations

1.5 SUBMITTALS

A. See Section 01330 - Submittal Procedures, for Submittal Requirements.

B. Ordering of equipment and materials for installation shall not proceed without an approved submittal.

END OF SECTION

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SECTION 230100

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF HVAC SYSTEMS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 GENERAL CONDITIONS

A. Provide all items, articles, materials, operations, or methods listed, mentioned, scheduled on the drawings and/or specified herein including all labor, materials, equipment and incidentals necessary and required for completion of this contract.

1.2 INTENT

A. The intent of the specifications and drawings is to call for finish work, tested and ready for operation.

B. Any apparatus, appliance, material or service not specified or indicated, but necessary to make the work complete and perfect in all respects and ready for operation shall be provided.

C. The drawings are generally diagrammatic, intended to convey the scope of work and indicate the general arrangement of equipment and piping, plus approximate size and locations of equipment.

1.3 WORKMANSHIP

A. All work shall be executed in the best and most thorough manner under the direction of, and to the satisfaction of, the Owner's representative.

B. This contractor shall, at all times, keep a competent foreman in charge of the work and shall facilitate inspection of installations by the Owner's representative.

1.4 RULES, REGULATIONS, PERMITS AND FEES

A. All work shall comply with applicable portions of all state or local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations, plus NHARNG construction standards.

B. Nothing contained in these specifications or indicated on the drawings shall be construed to conflict with applicable portions of any laws, ordinances, rules and regulations.

1. All required permits and fees relative to this Division shall be obtained and paid for by this contractor.

1.5 OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL

A. In accordance with DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, manufacturer's printed operating and maintenance instructions for each piece of equipment furnished under DIVISION 23.

B. Each manual shall be suitably and neatly marked to identify the particular equipment furnished and shall include lubricating charts.

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C. All instructions and charts shall be bound in appropriate cover binders properly indexed, identified, and titled to provide three (3) complete manuals.

D. Completed manuals shall be submitted for review. After approval, the manuals shall become property of the Owner.

1.6 OWNER INSTRUCTION

A. This contractor and suppliers, if necessary, shall thoroughly instruct the Owner's representative and maintenance personnel in the proper maintenance and operation of materials and systems installed under this Division, as follows:

1. Detailed written instructions shall be provided for all mechanical systems, including but not limited to:

a. Winter shut-down, spring start-up of systems, if applicable.

b. Heating fuel conversion, if applicable.

c. All other operations that, if improperly performed, might endanger the building's occupants or damage the building's equipment or contents.

2. Sessions shall be held at the completed facility to instruct the Owner in the proper operation, cleaning, lubricating and maintenance of all mechanical systems, as well as water systems chemical treatment.

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SECTION 230500

COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR HVAC

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 INTENT

A. Furnish all labor and materials to complete the installation of the HVAC systems as shown on the drawings, specified herein, or both as follows:

1. Furnish and install new Natural gas fired boilers.

2. Furnish and install new hot water system pumps.

3. Hot water piping and specialties.

4. Thermal insulation for all systems.

5. Testing and adjusting of all systems.

6. General Conditions of the contract.

7. Control systems and specialties.

8. Miscellaneous itemized.

9. Secure all required permits.

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SECTION 230529

HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE

A. Provide suitable and substantial hangers and supports for all horizontal and vertical lines as manufactured by B-Line, Allegheny Industrial, Tolco, ITT Grinnell, or approved equal.

B. Support copper, steel, cast iron, and PVC piping in accordance with the pipe manufacturer's published instructions.

C. Piping, ductwork and equipment shall not be hung from the work of other trades.

D. Hang and support ductwork in accordance with SMACNA standards and best trade practices.

E. For equipment mounted outside of the building, calculate forces developed by 30 psf wind loads for the attachment of supports.

F. Refer to specification section 230548 for vibration isolation and seismic restraint requirements.

PART 2 PRODUCT

2.1 SUBSTITUTIONS

A. Materials shall be as specified herein, except consideration shall be given to other products that meet or exceed those specified if requested five (5) business days prior to the date of bid opening in accordance with Section 016000, Product Requirement.

2.2 MATERIAL

A. Hangers shall be of heavy construction suitable for the size of pipe to be supported. All materials, except pipe rollers, shall be wrought or malleable iron or steel. Hangers shall be adjustable type.

B. Hangers and pipe clamps used on copper piping shall be solid copper or copper plated. Where tube is in contact with dissimilar metal, protect with shield or plastic cover.

C. The intention is to provide supports which in each case shall be amply strong and rigid for the load, but which shall not weaken or unduly stress the building construction.

D. Hangers for pipes up to and including 4" shall be swivel ring, split ring, wrought pipe clamp, band, or adjustable wrought clevis type.

E. Hangers for pipes above 4" shall be standard clevis or roller.

F. Corrosion protection for vibration isolators for outdoor applications shall be as follows:

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1. Hardware shall be cadmium or zinc plated, all other metal parts shall be hot dipped galvanized or zinc electroplated.

2. All hangers shall be capable of withstanding three times the rated load without failure.

G. Furnish and install shields and blocks to protect insulation and maintain thickness integrity at hanger rest points.

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N0967-098/3/23/26 230553-1 Identification for HVAC Piping and Equipment

SECTION 230553

IDENTIFICATION FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE

A. Identification shall be provided on all piping that is exposed, as well as at all concealed locations such as shafts and above removable ceilings in which piping may be viewed.

1. Furnish and affix approved adhesive bands/markers identifying the service and direction of flow of the various piping systems.

2. A set of such bands/markers shall be affixed to each pipe not less than 30' and there shall be at least one set of identifying bands/markers in every room where piping may be viewed.

3. Each set shall consist of one band/marker on which the name of the service is printed and one band/marker on which is printed a black directional arrow.

B. Identification bands/markers shall have adhesive backing. Submit same for approval.

1. The name of the service shall be printed with the lettering not to be less than 1¼" high for 3" pipe and larger; ¾" high for pipe 2½" and smaller.

2. Bands/markers shall be applied where they can be read with their long dimension parallel to the axis of the pipe or duct. Bands/markers shall be applied only after finish painting is completed.

3. Bands/markers shall be applied only after finish painting is complete.

4. Identification bands/markers shall conform to ASME/ANSI A13.1 2013 and ANSI Z 535.1 established standards for color.

5. All existing pipe services currently void of identification that fall within the contract area shall be labeled as part of this contract. New labels shall be applied over existing insulation in cases where existing piping remains as is.

C. Provide nameplates for all equipment, motor starters, push button stations, pilot light stations or control points, and any other points in the building deemed necessary by the Owner's representative.

1. Nameplates shall be fabricated from black bakelite with white recessed letters permanently secured with screws.

2. Nameplate schedule and sample shall be submitted for approval.

3. Coordinate identification of exhaust fan switches provided by the Electrical Contractor.

D. Provide permanent labels on all pieces of mechanical equipment designating the unit tag as it is shown on mechanical drawings.

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E. As part of the Owner Instruction session, review the location of valves, circulators, dampers and other specialties concealed above ceilings. Furnish and install adhesive dots on ceiling tiles (in the corner) for access reference.

Dot Color Service

Red Heating

Blue Cooling

Green Air-side specialty

PART 2 PRODUCT

2.1 SUBSTITUTIONS

A. Materials shall be as specified herein, except consideration shall be given to other products that meet or exceed those specified if requested five (5) business days prior to the date of bid opening in accordance with Section 01600, Product Requirements.

2.2 MATERIAL

A. Identification bands, tags, charts and dots shall be as manufactured by Seton, Carlton or Brimar.

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SECTION 230593

TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC GENERAL

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 TESTING AND BALANCING

A. Procure the service of an independent Testing and Balancing Agency that specializes in the testing and balancing of heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems.

B. Work shall not begin until the agency has been notified in writing that all systems have been completed, cleaned and placed in full working sequence by this contractor. Clean filters shall be installed by this contractor prior to start of balancing work.

C. Test, balance and adjust all air moving equipment, terminals, supply, return and exhaust systems. Work together with the ATC Contractor to adjust setpoints of outside/return/exhaust dampers where applicable.

D. When all control systems and preliminary testing and balancing are complete, this contractor, with the cooperation of the ATC Contractor, shall perform an independent test of all systems for specified sequences of operation. Refer to DIVISION 25.

1. The test shall include all operations as specified in DIVISION 25, "Sequences of Operation".

2. All dampers, valves, and similar appurtenances shall be visually or physically confirmed to operate as specified. Operating and safety devices such as aquastats and freezestats shall be verified operational.

3. All interlocks between equipment shall be confirmed to operate as specified.

4. This contractor shall provide the ATC Contractor with operating setpoints as well as alarm setpoints such as dirty filters, high/low limits, etc., as required.

5. Report findings per H. below.

E. Perform all tests in accordance with standard procedures such as those outlined by the Associated Air Balance Council (AABC) and/or Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association, Inc., (SMACNA).

F. At completion of all testing and balancing, leave all equipment systems, components, etc., adjusted within the limits of installed equipment and to within 10% of design requirements. Mark all setpoints of all dampers and valves with distinguishing marks.

If requested, conduct tests in the presence of the Owner's representative.

G. Within 15 days after completion of testing and balancing, submit for review six (6) copies of the testing and balancing results on industry recognized forms. Include a warranty period of 90 days during which time the Owner's representative may request recheck or re-adjustment of any part of the job.

H. All reports shall clearly indicate the following minimum information:

1. Air - System name, rated and actual HP, BHP, motor nameplate efficiency, voltage, amperage, fan rpm, suction, discharge and total static pressures, total

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Include a static pressure profile of all AHU's components.

2. ATC Sequence Check: Report shall include a paragraph-by-paragraph review of the sequence of controls specification, noting either "operates as specified", or detailing any deviations or deficiencies.

a. Should the HVAC systems be found incomplete or not performing per specification, the ATC Contractor shall correct deficiencies and the Testing and Balancing Subcontractor shall recheck until all sequences have been verified proper.

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SECTION 230713

DUCT INSULATION

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE

A. Provide all insulating materials required for piping and mechanical equipment. The execution of the work shall be by an experienced Insulation Contractor in strict accordance with the best practice of the trade and the intent of the specifications.

B. Insulation thermal properties and thickness shall comply with 2018 International Energy Conservation Code.

PART 2 PRODUCT

2.1 MATERIAL

A. Insulation shall be as manufactured by Owens-Corning Fiberglass Corp., Knauf, Johns- Manville Co., or approved equal.

B. Insulating materials, jackets, adhesives, accessories and applications shall develop a system having a UL rating with a flame spread of not over 25, a fuel contributed rating of not over 50 and a smoke developed rating of not over 50.

C. Insulate all fresh air intake ductwork, ventilation and supply air ductwork, relief and exhaust fan plenums and ceiling or inline exhaust fan discharge ductwork to louvers and wallcaps, and air conditioning supply air ductwork concealed above ceiling or in chases externally with 1½" foil faced .75 PCF (R = 5.2) fiberglass insulation. Insulation shall be wrapped tightly on ductwork with all circumferential joints butted together and longitudinal joints overlapped 2". Staple longitudinal joints securely and foil tape all joints air tight.

D. Where applicable, insulate outdoor (outside the building) ductwork with polyisocyanurate rigid insulation. Adhere to galvanized duct with chemically adhered perforated base pins. Ductwork flanges must be covered by notching insulation to form fit around each flange. After the board is installed, all joints must be sealed with a FSK tape. Insulation shall be jacketed with Alumguard 60 adhered product.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. All external insulation systems on ductwork shall be applied in strict accordance with the insulation manufacturer's published instructions.

B. The Mechanical Contractor shall furnish and install access doors in all acoustically lined ductwork for visual inspection and cleaning of liner.

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SECTION 230923

DIRECT DIGITAL CONTROL (DDC) SYSTEM FOR HVAC

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. DDC system for monitoring and controlling of HVAC systems of all buildings on site

2. Delivery of selected control devices to equipment and systems manufacturers for factory installation and to HVAC systems installers for field installation.

B. Related Sections:

1. Section 250000 - Integrated Automation: For overall building automation and control systems.

2. Division 26 – Electrical

1.3 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

A. The NHARNG Strafford Campus central server, located in Cooper House, operates on the most recent N4 software. Contractor may use or replace existing infrastructure (fiber, network cabling, switches, etc…), however, if existing infrastructure is reused, the contractor shall fully test and warranty the infrastructure for the full warranty period.

In no event shall change orders to repair, upgrade or modify the existing infrastructure be accepted.

B. Scope: Furnish all labor, materials, and equipment necessary for a complete and operating Building Management System (BMS), utilizing Direct Digital Controls as shown on the drawings and as described herein. Equipment replacement and/or upgrades will be limited to front end equipment. Drawings are diagrammatic only. All controllers furnished in this section shall communicate on a peer-to-peer bus over an open protocol bus (BACnet) or IP Network.

1. The intent of this specification is to provide a system that is consistent with BMS systems throughout the owner's facilities running the Niagara 4 Framework.

2. System architecture shall fully support a multi-vendor environment and be able to integrate third party systems via existing vendor protocols including, as a minimum, BACnet, LonTalk, KNX, and Modbus.

3. System architecture shall provide secure Web access using any of the current versions of Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, or Google Chrome browsers from any computer on the owner's LAN.

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4. All control devices furnished with this Section shall be programmable directly from the Niagara 4 Workbench embedded toolset. The use of configurable or programmable controllers that require additional software tools for initial/ post-installation maintenance shall not be acceptable.

5. Any control vendor that requires supplemental additional BMS server software shall be unacceptable. Only systems that utilize the Niagara 4 Framework shall satisfy the requirements of this section.

6. The Jace Network Controller (JNC) for each building shall host all graphic files for the control system of its building. The system network controller shall host the graphic for the central map with campus one line diagram depicting all connected buildings. All graphics and navigation schemes for this project shall match those that are on the existing campus Niagara 4 Framework Concord, Building A server, unless a written request for changes is received from engineer.

7. Owner shall receive all Administrator level logins and passwords for the engineering toolset at first training session. The Owner shall have full licensing and full access rights for all network management, operating system server, engineering and programming software required for the ongoing maintenance and operation of the BMS.

8. OPEN NIC STATEMENTS - All Niagara 4 software licenses shall have the following NiCS: "accept.station.in=*"; "accept.station.out=*"and "accept.wb.in=*"and "accept.wb.out=*". All open NIC statements shall follow Niagara Open NIC specifications.

C. All products of the BMS shall be provided with the following applicable agency approvals. Verification that the approvals exist for all submitted products shall be provided on request, with the submittal package. Systems or products not currently offering the following approvals are not acceptable:

1. FIPS 140-2 Level 1 Conformance (Federal Information Processing Standard)

2. Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Rules and Regulations, Volume II -July 1986 Part 15 Class A Radio Frequency Devices.

3. FCC, Part 15, Subpart B, Class B.

4. FCC, Part 15, Subpart C.

5. FCC, Part 15, Subpart J, Class A Computing Devices.

6. UL 504 - Industrial Control Equipment.

7. UL 506 - Specialty Transformers.

8. UL 910 - Test Method for Fire and Smoke Characteristics of Electrical and Optical-Fiber Cables Used in Air-Handling Spaces.

9. UL 916 - Energy Management Systems All.

10. UL 1449 - Transient Voltage Suppression.

11. UL 1666 - Standard Test for Flame Propagation Height of Electrical and Optical

- Fiber Cables Installed Vertically in Shafts.

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12. EIA/ANSI 232-E - Interface Between Data Technical Equipment and Data Circuit Terminal Equipment Employing Serial Binary Data Interchange.

13. EIA 455 - Standard Test Procedures for Fiber Optic Fibers, Cables, Transducers, Connecting and Terminating Devices.

14. IEEE C62.41- Surge Voltages in Low-Voltage AC Power Circuits.

15. IEEE 142 - Recommended Practice for Grounding of Industrial and Commercial Power Systems.

16. NEMA 250 - Enclosures for Electrical Equipment.

17. NEMA ICS 1 - Industrial Controls and Systems.

18. NEMA ST 1 - Specialty Transformers.

19. NCSBC Compliance, Energy: Performance of control system shall meet or surpass the requirements of ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1-1999.

D. The new ATC work shall be achieved using BACnet/MSTP or BACnet/IP protocol and hardware. BACnet/IP protocol shall be the default system type. Utilization of BACnet/MSTP shall be at owner discretion.

E. The BMS shall consist of BACnet/MSTP protocol DDC controllers that may be written to, and read from the existing front end workstation or by directly connecting a laptop.

Each controller shall provide sequences of operation independent of the central workstation and continue to function if the network is down.

F. The contractor shall be fully responsible for coordination of all details necessary for establishing the seamless integration between the new controller(s) and established BMS. New graphical interface screens shall be provided, as necessary, for all new work.

G. The Contractor is responsible for fully understanding the existing building controls system and associated intricacies to ensure that new work does not affect the operation of equipment remaining on the existing building control system. Adjustments to the existing system by this Contractor shall also include any work required to maintain current function of equipment not included in this contract.

H. All ATC work shall be in keeping with current NHARNG requirements and practices, including submittals, programming responsibilities, equipment, controllers, wiring methods, sequences of operation, input/output points and Owner instruction.

1.4 DEFINITIONS

A. Algorithm: A logical procedure for solving a recurrent mathematical problem. A prescribed set of well-defined rules or processes for solving a problem in a finite number of steps.

B. Analog: A continuously varying signal value, such as current, flow, pressure, or temperature.

C. ATC: Automatic Temperature Controls Contractor

D. BACnet Specific Definitions:

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1. BACnet: Building Automation Control Network Protocol, ASHRAE 135. A communications protocol allowing devices to communicate data over and services over a network.

2. BACnet Interoperability Building Blocks (BIBBs): BIBB defines a small portion of BACnet functionality that is needed to perform a particular task. BIBBs are combined to build the BACnet functional requirements for a device.

3. BACnet/IP: Defines and allows using a reserved UDP socket to transmit BACnet messages over IP networks. A BACnet/IP network is a collection of one or more IP subnetworks that share the same BACnet network number.

4. BACnet/MSTP: is a communication protocol that allows devices to communicate with each other over a low-speed, half-duplex RS-485 network. It uses a Master-Slave/Token-Passing scheme (now often referred to as a Client/Server scheme, which means that one device on the network acts as the master, controlling the flow of data between the other devices. Devices on the network are assigned unique addresses and communicate using packets of data called frames.

5. BACnet Testing Laboratories (BTL): Organization responsible for testing products for compliance with ASHRAE 135, operated under direction of BACnet International.

6. PICS (Protocol Implementation Conformance Statement): Written document that identifies the particular options specified by BACnet that are implemented in a device.

E. Binary: Two-state signal where a high signal level represents ON" or "OPEN" condition and a low signal level represents "OFF" or "CLOSED" condition. "Digital" is sometimes used interchangeably with "Binary" to indicate a two-state signal.

F. BMS: Building HVAC controls Management system.

G. Controller: Generic term for any standalone, microprocessor-based, digital controller residing on a network, used for local or global control. Three types of controllers are indicated: Network Controller, Programmable Application Controller, and Application- Specific Controller.

H. Control System Integrator: An entity that assists in expansion of existing enterprise system and support of additional operator interfaces to I/O being added to existing enterprise system.

I. COV: Changes of value.

J. DDC: Direct Digital Control, is a computer-based system that uses sensors to monitor conditions and automatically control processes.

K. DDC System Provider: Authorized representative of, and trained by, DDC system manufacturer and responsible for execution of DDC system Work indicated.

L. Distributed Control: Processing of system data is decentralized and control decisions are made at subsystem level. System operational programs and information are provided to remote subsystems and status is reported back. On loss of communication, N0967-098/3/23/26 230923-5 Direct Digital Control (DDC) subsystems shall be capable of operating in a standalone mode using the last best available data.

M. DOCSIS: Data-Over Cable Service Interface Specifications.

N. Enterprise System: A system comprised of multiple buildings connected to one central server such as a College or Corporate Campus.

O. Gateway: Bidirectional protocol translator that connects control systems that use different communication protocols.

P. GUI: Graphic User Interface.

Q. I/O: System through which information is received and transmitted. I/O refers to analog input (AI), binary input (BI), analog output (AO) and binary output (BO). Analog signals are continuous and represent control influences such as flow, level, moisture, pressure, and temperature. Binary signals convert electronic signals to digital pulses (values) and generally represent two-position operating and alarm status. "Digital," (DI and (DO), is sometimes used interchangeably with "Binary," (BI) and (BO), respectively.

R. IP: Internet Protocol

S. JACE: JAVA Application Control Engine.

T. JNC: JACE network controller.

U. LAN: Local area network.

V. Low Voltage: As defined in NFPA 70 for circuits and equipment operating at less than 50 V or for remote-control, signaling power-limited circuits.

W. Mobile Device: A data-enabled phone or tablet computer capable of connecting to a cellular data network and running a native control application or accessing a web interface.

X. Modbus: An open protocol for exchange of process data.

Y. MS/TP: Master-slave/token-passing, IEE 8802-3. Datalink protocol LAN option that uses twisted-pair wire for low-speed communication.

Z. MTBF: Mean time between failures.

AA. Network Controller: Digital controller, which supports a family of programmable application controllers and application-specific controllers, that communicates on peer-to-peer network for transmission of global data.

BB. Network Repeater: Device that receives data packet from one network and rebroadcasts it to another network. No routing information is added to protocol.

CC. NIC: Niagara Information and Conformance or Compatibility.

DD. NiCS: Niagara Information and Conformance or Compatibility Statement.

EE. NPICU: Niagara embedded Programmable IP Control Unit CIPer Model 30.

FF. Peer to Peer: Networking architecture that treats all network stations as equal partners.

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GG. PICU: Programmable IP Control Unit

HH. POT: Portable operator's terminal.

II. PUE: Performance usage effectiveness.

JJ. RAM: Random access memory.

KK. RF: Radio frequency.

LL. Router: Device connecting two or more networks at network layer.

MM. Server: Computer used to maintain system configuration, historical and programming database.

NN. SNC: System Network Controller

OO. TCP/IP: Transport control protocol/Internet protocol.

PP. UPS: Uninterruptible power supply.

QQ. USB: Universal Serial Bus.

RR. User Datagram Protocol (UDP): This protocol assumes that the IP is used as the underlying protocol.

SS. VAV: Variable air volume.

TT. WLED: White light emitting diode.

1.5 PREINSTALLATION MEETINGS

A. Preinstallation Conference: Conduct conference at the NHARNG Center Strafford Campus prior to any installation but after acceptance of submittals. Attendees shall include the General Contractor/Construction Manager, Architect, Engineer, Mechanical Contractor, Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing Contractor, any affected sub-contractors, and Owner or Owner’s Representative.

1.6 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Multiple Submissions:

1. If multiple submissions are required to execute work within schedule, first submit a coordinated schedule clearly defining intent of multiple submissions. Include a proposed date of each submission with a detailed description of submittal content to be included in each submission.

2. Clearly identify each submittal requirement indicated and in which submission the information will be provided.

3. Include an updated schedule in each subsequent submission with changes highlighted to easily track the changes made to previous submitted schedule.

B. Product Data: For each type of product include the following:

1. Construction details, material descriptions, dimensions of individual components and profiles, and finishes.

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2. Operating characteristics, electrical characteristics, and furnished accessories indicating process operating range, accuracy over range, control signal over range, default control signal with loss of power, calibration data specific to each unique application, electrical power requirements, and limitations of ambient operating environment, including temperature and humidity.

3. Product description with complete technical data, performance curves, and product specification sheets.

4. Installation, operation and maintenance instructions including factors effecting performance.

5. Bill of materials of indicating quantity, manufacturer, and extended model number for each unique product.

a. Workstations.

b. Servers.

c. Gateways.

d. Routers.

e. Protocol analyzers.

f. DDC controllers.

g. Enclosures.

h. Electrical power devices.

i. UPS units.

j. Accessories.

k. Instruments.

l. Control dampers and actuators.

6. When manufacturer's product datasheets apply to a product series rather than a specific product model, clearly indicate and highlight only applicable information.

7. Each submitted piece of product literature shall clearly cross reference specification and drawings that submittal is to cover.

C. Software Submittal:

1. Cross-referenced listing of software to be loaded on each operator workstation, server, gateway, and DDC controller.

2. Description and technical data of all software provided, and cross-referenced to products in which software will be installed.

3. Operating system software, operator interface and programming software, color graphic software, DDC controller software, maintenance management software, and third-party software.

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4. Include a flow diagram and an outline of each subroutine that indicates each program variable name and units of measure.

5. Listing and description of each engineering equation used with reference source.

6. Listing and description of each constant used in engineering equations and a reference source to prove origin of each constant.

7. Description of operator interface to alphanumeric and graphic programming.

8. Description of each network communication protocol.

9. Description of system database, including all data included in database, database capacity and limitations to expand database.

10. Description of each application program and device drivers to be generated, including specific information on data acquisition and control strategies showing their relationship to system timing, speed, processing burden and system throughout.

11. Controlled Systems: Instrumentation list with element name, type of device, manufacturer, model number, and product data. Include written description of sequence of operation including schematic diagram.

D. Shop Drawings:

1. General Requirements:

a. Include cover drawing with Project name, location, Owner, Architect, Contractor and issue date with each Shop Drawings submission.

b. Include a drawing index sheet listing each drawing number and title that matches information in each title block.

2. Include plans, elevations, sections, and mounting details where applicable.

3. Include details of product assemblies. Indicate dimensions, weights, loads, required clearances, method of field assembly, components, and location and size of each field connection.

4. Detail means of vibration isolation and show attachments to rotating equipment.

5. Plan Drawings indicating the following:

a. Screened backgrounds of walls, structural grid lines, HVAC equipment, ductwork and piping.

b. Room names and numbers with coordinated placement to avoid interference with control products indicated.

c. Each desktop workstation, server, gateway, router, DDC controller, control panel instrument connecting to DDC controller, and damper and valve connecting to DDC controller, if included in Project.

d. Exact placement of products in rooms, ducts, and piping to reflect proposed installed condition.

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e. Network communication cable and raceway routing.

f. Proposed routing of wiring, cabling, conduit, and tubing, coordinated with building services for review before installation.

6. Schematic drawings for each controlled HVAC system indicating the following:

a. I/O points labeled with point names shown. Indicate instrument range, normal operating set points, and alarm set points. Indicate fail position of each damper, if included in Project.

b. I/O listed in table format showing point name, type of device, manufacturer, model number, and cross-reference to product data sheet number.

c. A graphic showing location of control I/O in proper relationship to HVAC system.

d. Wiring diagram with each I/O point having a unique identification and indicating labels for all wiring terminals.

e. Unique identification of each I/O that shall be consistently used between different drawings showing same point.

f. Elementary wiring diagrams of controls for HVAC equipment motor circuits including interlocks, switches, relays and interface to DDC controllers.

g. Narrative sequence of operation.

h. Graphic sequence of operation, showing all inputs and output logical blocks.

7. Control panel drawings indicating the following:

a. Panel dimensions, materials, size, and location of field cable, raceways, and tubing connections.

b. Interior subpanel layout, drawn to scale and showing all internal components, cabling and wiring raceways, nameplates and allocated spare space.

c. Front, rear, and side elevations and nameplate legend.

d. Unique drawing for each panel.

8. DDC system network riser diagram indicating the following:

a. Each device connected to network with unique identification for each.

b. Interconnection of each different network in DDC system.

c. For each network, indicate communication protocol, speed and physical means of interconnecting network devices, such as copper cable type, or optical fiber cable type. Indicate raceway type and size for each.

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d. Each network port for connection of an operator workstation or other type of operator interface with unique identification for each.

9. DDC system electrical power riser diagram indicating the following:

a. Each point of connection to field power with requirements (volts / phase / hertz / amperes / connection type) listed for each.

b. Each control power supply including, as applicable, transformers, power-line conditioners, transient voltage suppression and high filter noise units, DC power supplies, and UPS units with unique identification for each.

c. Each product requiring power with requirements (volts / phase / hertz / amperes / connection type) listed for each.

d. Power wiring type and size, race type, and size for each.

10. Monitoring and control signal diagrams indicating the following:

a. Control signal cable and wiring between controllers and I/O.

b. Point-to-point schematic wiring diagrams for each product.

c. Control signal tubing to sensors, switches and transmitters.

d. Process signal tubing to sensors, switches and transmitters.

11. Color graphics indicating the following:

a. Itemized list of color graphic displays to be provided.

b. For each display screen to be provided, a true color copy showing layout of pictures, graphics and data displayed.

c. Intended operator access between related hierarchical display screens.

E. Provide Validation Test Report. See Part 3 Execution for report requirements.

F. System Description:

1. Full description of DDC system architecture, network configuration, operator interfaces and peripherals, servers, controller types and applications, gateways, routers and other network devices, and power supplies.

2. Complete listing and description of each report, log and trend for format and timing and events which initiate generation.

3. System and product operation under each potential failure condition including, but not limited to, the following:

a. Loss of power.

b. Loss of network communication signal.

c. Loss of controller signals to inputs and outpoints.

d. Operator workstation failure.

e. Server failure.

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f. Gateway failure.

g. Network failure

h. Controller failure.

i. Instrument failure.

j. Control damper actuator failure.

4. Complete bibliography of documentation and media to be delivered to Owner.

5. Description of testing plans and procedures.

6. Description of Owner training.

G. Samples for Initial Selection: For each color required, of each type of thermostat or sensor cover with factory-applied color finishes.

H. Samples for Verification: For each color required, of each type of thermostat or sensor cover.

1.7 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Coordination Drawings:

1. Plan drawings and corresponding product installation details, drawn to scale, on which the following items are shown and coordinated with each other, using input from installers of the items involved:

a. Product installation location shown in relationship to room, duct, pipe and equipment.

b. Structural members to which products will be attached.

c. Wall-mounted instruments located in finished space showing relationship to light switches, fire-alarm devices and other installed devices.

d. Size and location of wall access panels for products installed behind walls and requiring access.

2. Reflected ceiling plans and other details, drawn to scale, on which the following items are shown and coordinated with each other, using input from installers of the items involved:

a. Ceiling components.

b. Size and location of access panels for products installed above inaccessible ceiling assemblies and requiring access.

c. Items penetrating finished ceiling including the following:

1) Lighting fixtures.

2) Air outlets and inlets.

3) Speakers.

4) Sprinklers.

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5) Access panels.

6) Motion sensors.

7) Pressure sensors.

8) Temperature sensors and other DDC control system instruments.

B. Qualification Data:

1. Systems Provider Qualification Data:

a. Resume of project manager assigned to Project.

b. Resumes of application engineering staff assigned to Project.

c. Resumes of installation and programming technicians assigned to Project.

d. Resumes of service technicians assigned to Project.

e. Brief description of past project including physical address, floor area, number of floors, building system cooling and heating capacity and building's primary function.

f. Description of past project DDC system, noting similarities to Project scope and complexity indicated.

g. Names of staff assigned to past project that will also be assigned to execute work of this Project.

h. Owner contact information for past project including name, phone number, and e-mail address.

i. Contractor contact information for past project including name, phone number, and e-mail address.

2. Manufacturer's qualification data.

3. Testing agency's qualifications data.

C. Product Certificates:

1. Data Communications Protocol Certificates: Certifying that each proposed DDC system component complies with BACnet.

D. Product Test Reports: For each product that requires testing to be performed by manufacturer.

E. Preconstruction Test Reports: For each separate test performed.

F. Source quality-control reports.

G. Field quality-control reports.

H. Sample Warranty: For manufacturer's warranty.

1.8 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

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A. Operation and Maintenance Data: For DDC system to include in emergency, operation and maintenance manuals.

1. In addition to items specified in Section 017823 "Operation and Maintenance Data," include the following:

a. Project Record Drawings of as-built versions of submittal Shop Drawings provided in electronic PDF format.

b. Testing and startup reports and checklists of completed final versions of reports, checklists, and trend logs.

c. As-built versions of submittal Product Data.

d. Names, addresses, e-mail addresses and 24-hour telephone numbers of Installer and service representatives for DDC system and products.

e. Operator's manual with procedures for operating control systems including logging on and off, handling alarms, producing point reports, trending data, overriding computer control and changing set points and variables.

f. Programming manuals with description of programming language and syntax, of statements for algorithms and calculations used, of point database creation and modification, of program creation and modification, and of editor use.

g. Engineering, installation, and maintenance manuals that explain how to:

1) Design and install new points, panels, and other hardware.

2) Perform preventive maintenance and calibration.

3) Debug hardware problems.

4) Repair or replace hardware.

h. Documentation of all programs created using custom programming language including set points, tuning parameters, and object database.

i. Backup copy of graphic files, programs, and database on electronic media such as USB thumb drives.

j. List of recommended spare parts with part numbers and suppliers.

k. Complete original-issue documentation, installation, and maintenance information for furnished third-party hardware including computer equipment and sensors.

l. Complete original-issue copies of furnished software, including operating systems, custom programming language, operator workstation software, and graphics software.

m. Licenses, guarantees, and warranty documents.

n. Recommended preventive maintenance procedures for system components, including schedule of tasks such as inspection, cleaning, and calibration; time between tasks; and task descriptions.

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o. Owner training materials.

1.9 MAINTENANCE MATERIAL SUBMITTALS

A. Furnish extra materials and parts that match products installed and that are packaged with protective covering for storage and identified with labels describing contents.

B. Include product manufacturers' recommended parts lists for proper product operation over four-year period following warranty period. Parts list shall be indicated for each year.

C. Furnish parts, as indicated by manufacturer's recommended parts list, for product operation during one-year period following warranty period.

D. If the following equipment listed below is installed, furnish quantity indicated of matching product(s) in Project inventory for each unique size and type of following:

1. Room Carbon Dioxide Sensor and Transmitter: One.

2. Room Temperature Sensor and Transmitter: One.

3. General-Purpose Relay: One.

4. Transformer: One.

5. DC Power Supply: One.

6. Supply of 20 percent spare optical fiber cable splice organizer cabinets for several re-terminations.

1.10 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. DDC System Manufacturer Qualifications:

1. Nationally recognized manufacturer of DDC systems and products.

2. DDC systems with similar requirements to those indicated for a continuous period of five years within time of bid.

3. DDC systems and products that have been successfully tested and in use on at least five past projects.

4. Having complete published catalog literature, installation, operation and maintenance manuals for all products intended for use.

5. Having full-time in-house employees for the following:

a. Product research and development.

b. Product and application engineering.

c. Product manufacturing, testing and quality control.

d. Technical support for DDC system installation training, commissioning and troubleshooting of installations.

e. Owner operator training.

B. DDC System Provider Qualifications:

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1. Authorized representative of, and trained by, DDC system manufacturer.

2. In-place facility located within 100 miles of Project.

3. Demonstrated past experience with installation of DDC system products being installed for period within five consecutive years before time of bid.

4. Demonstrated past experience on five projects of similar complexity, scope and value.

5. Each person assigned to Project shall have demonstrated past experience.

6. Staffing resources of competent and experienced full-time employees that are assigned to execute work according to schedule.

7. Service and maintenance staff assigned to support Project during warranty period.

8. Product parts inventory to support on-going DDC system operation for a period of not less than 5 years after…