Statement of Work and Specifications.pdf

United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service

STATEMENT OF WORK

Replace Main Distribution Panel and Associated Electrical Feeders

North Central Soil Conservation Research Laboratory (NCSCRL)

USDA-ARS, Morris, MN

DATE: March 24, 2025

Replace Main Distribution Panel (MDP) and Associated Electrical Feeders

USDA-ARS, Morris, MN

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SOW Description

Project Specifications:

DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 32 00 Project Progress Documentation 01 33 00 Submittal Procedures 01 42 00 References 01 50 00 Temporary Facilities and Controls 01 73 00 Execution 01 77 00 Closeout Procedures 01 78 23 Operation and Maintenance Data 08 80 10 Greenhouse Reglazing

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 00 Common Work Results for Electrical 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 26 05 29 Hangers and Supports for Electrical Systems 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 26 05 53 Identification for Electrical Systems 26 24 16 Panelboards 26 28 16 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers

General Notes and Standard Requirements

Photographs

Attachments Material Approval Submittal form Schedule of Material Submittals

Existing Drawings Sketch – Building Layout at NCSCRL Sheet 9-2 – Electrical Plan – Building 1 (Office – Laboratory) – 1958 Sheet 9-3 – Electrical Plan – Building 2 (Shop – Auxiliary Shop – Machine Shop) – 1958 Sheet 9-2 – Electrical Plan – 1958

USDA-ARS, Morris, MN

Project Drawings Sheet 1 – Electrical One Line Diagram - Existing Sheet 2 – Electrical One Line Diagram – Base Bid Sheet 3 – One Line Diagram - Bid Option 01 & 02 Sheet 4 – One Line Diagram – Bid Option 03 & 04 Sheet 5 – Electrical Plan – Bid Option 05

END OF TABLE OF CONTENTS

North Central Soil Conservation Research Laboratory (NSCRL)

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Scope of Work Description

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Scope of Work Description:

1. Project Location: Building 1 / Building 2

USDA-ARS-North Central Soil Conservation Research Laboratory (NCSCRL) 803 Iowa Avenue Morris, MN

2. Point of Contact at Location: Sharon Weyers

320-585-8446 sharon.weyers@usda.gov

3. MWA Contact: Wayne Myers (309)-681-6124 wayne.myers@usda.gov

4. Existing Building 1 and Building 2 have main electrical distribution equipment and electrical feeders that are approximately 65 years old. The Government needs electrical renovations to repair / replace the main electrical distribution equipment and associated electrical feeders.

5. The project shall include a Base Bid and the following bid options:

Base Bid: Provide repair and replacement of existing main distribution panel

(MDP), that serves Building 1 and Building 2, along with replacement of Panel Y electrical feeder, associated modifications, and associated miscellaneous installations in accordance with this Statement of Work.

Bid Option 01: Provide repair and replacement of existing electrical feeders to Panel A, Panel B, and Panel Q along with associated modifications and miscellaneous installations in accordance with this Statement of Work.

Bid Option 02: Provide repair and replacement of existing electrical feeders to Panel “Rm-15”, Panel C, Panel E, and Panel F along with associated modifications and miscellaneous installations in accordance with this Statement of Work.

Bid Option 03: Provide repair and replacement of existing electrical feeders to Panel G and Panel H along with associated modifications and miscellaneous installations in accordance with this Statement of Work.

Bid Option 04: Provide repair and replacement of existing electrical feeders to Panel J, Panel K, and Panel L along with associated modifications and miscellaneous installations in accordance with this Statement of Work.

Bid Option 05: Provide repair and modification of existing electrical feeders serving mechanical roof top units along with associated modifications and miscellaneous installations in accordance with this Statement of Work.

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6. Interested parties are strongly encouraged to visit the site of the proposed work and review the existing conditions relating to construction and labor, to be fully informed as to the facilities involved, and the difficulties and restrictions that may affect the performance of the Contract. Failure to visit the site will not disqualify those submitting a proposal. However, change order requests for items that could have been reasonably ascertainable from a site visit (and included in a proposal) will be reviewed by the CO and evaluated accordingly.

7. The scope of the project shall be, generally, repair and replacement of existing main distribution panel (MDP) and associated electrical feeders, along with associated modifications and miscellaneous installations. The repairs and replacement along with associated modifications / installations shall be in accordance with this Statement of Work and the FAR Solicitation and Contract clauses that are identified in the complete Solicitation package. This Statement of Work (SOW) shall consist of this “Scope of Work Description”, Project Specifications, General Notes and Standard Requirements, Photographs, Attachments, Existing Drawings, and Project Drawings.

A. The replacement / repairs shall be performed in a neat, workmanlike manner to provide code-compliant, complete, properly functioning installation.

B. Contractor shall be responsible for all project waste including hauling away, directing waste to recycle, and legally disposing of remaining waste. See Project Specifications for additional information on requirements for directing waste to recycle.

8. The Contractor shall inspect / confirm all existing conditions and dimensions prior to proceeding with any project activities and identify all existing conditions that may impact the work and alert the CO and EPM immediately if conditions are discovered that differ from the SOW. Contractor shall point out discrepancies between work identified in this SOW and actual field-verified conditions--if they exist, prior to performing work.

9. Basis-of-design products are indicated in this SOW to convey a specified standard of quality and salient characteristics desired but are not to be considered a single-source specification. Contractor-proposed equals will be considered.

The Contractor must compare and validate that the quality and salient characteristics are equal and approve the proposed equal products prior to submission for Government review and approval. Additional work required to incorporate Contractor-proposed equals shall be at the Contractor’s expense.

Owner will review all Contractor-proposed equal equipment, materials, manufacturers, or installation. It shall be the Contractor’s burden to furnish all documentation and / or samples to show equality with specified items.

Owner’s decision on equality is final. Manufacturers / products that are submitted as “Approved Equal” are reviewed during the shop drawing process, not during bidding.

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10. The Contractor shall provide all means and methods to protect the facility and its installations from all project activities, including protecting the facility from environmental elements as the improvements are completed.

11. Contractor shall coordinate all work activities with the Owner prior to beginning any work. All work shall be scheduled in a manner such that ongoing research is not jeopardized, and facility’s ongoing day-to day operations are not affected negatively, including air quality.

Project shall be left clean at the end of each workday.

Contractor shall coordinate access to all areas with the designated USDA staff.

Contractor shall verify all parking, security, and health requirements with the

USDA staff.

Coordinate with location for laydown and staging areas.

12. Applicable Codes and Standards:

Most recent National Electrical Code Current State of Minnesota Building Codes.

All current Morris, MN local codes.

Most recent International Building Codes

Project Specifications

01 32 00 - 1 Project Progress Documentation

DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 32 00 – PROJECT PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract including other Division 01 Specification Sections apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for documenting the progress of project during performance of the Work, including the following:

1. Contractor's project schedule.

2. Daily project reports.

B. Related Requirements:

1. Division 01 Section "Submittal Procedures" for submitting schedules and reports.

1.3 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Contractor's project Schedule: Submit size required to display entire schedule for entire project period. Submit via email.

1. Submit a working electronic copy of schedule in “pdf” format and labeled to comply with requirements for submittals. Include type of schedule (initial or updated) and date on label.

B. Project Schedule Updating Reports: Submit upon request by Owner.

C. Daily Project Reports: Submit at weekly intervals.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Scheduling Qualifications: Contractor shall have the capability of updated project schedule within 24 hours.

B. Contractor’s Project Schedule: The Contractor shall secure time commitments for performing project activities from his subcontractors and suppliers. The Contractor shall prepare a combined project schedule for the entire project. The schedule shall be a comprehensive, integrated, and fully developed.

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1.5 REPORTS

A. Daily Project Reports: Prepare a daily project report recording events at Project site. An electronic copy (pdf format) of the daily reports shall be submitted daily to the COR/EPM. A copy of the daily reports shall be sent weekly to the CO along with certified payrolls (coordinate submission requirements with CO). The daily project report must be dated and signed and should including the following:

1. List of subcontractors.

2. High and low temperatures and general weather conditions.

3. Accidents.

4. Stoppages, delays, shortages, and losses.

5. Meter readings and similar recordings.

6. Orders and requests of authorities having jurisdiction.

7. Services connected and disconnected.

8. Equipment or system tests and startups.

PART 2 - EXECUTION

2.1 CONTRACTOR'S PROJECT SCHEDULE

A. Contractor's Project Schedule Updating: Upon request by Owner, update schedule to reflect actual project progress and activities.

B. Distribution: Distribute copies of approved schedule to CO/COR/EPM.

END OF SECTION 01 32 00

01 33 00 - 1 Submittal Procedures

01 33 00 – SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract including other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

B. See “Attachments” section of the SOW for “Material Approved Submittal” form

C. See “Attachments” section of the SOW for “Schedule of Materials Submittals” form.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section includes requirements for the administrative and procedural requirements for submitting Shop Drawings, Product Data, Samples, and other submittals.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Submittals: Written and graphic information.

B. Portable Document Format (pdf): An open standard file format licensed by Adobe Systems used for representing documents in a device-independent and display resolution-independent fixed-layout document format.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Submittal Format:

1. Arrange the following information in a tabular format:

a. Name of subcontractor if applicable.

b. Description of the Work covered.

1.5 SUBMITTAL ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

A. Coordination: Coordinate preparation and processing of submittals with performance of project activities.

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B. Processing Time: Allow time for submittal review, including time for re-submittals. Time for review shall commence on Owner's receipt of submittal. No extension of the Contract Time will be authorized because of failure to permit the processing of submittals, including re-submittals.

1. Initial Review: Allow calendar 15 days for initial review of each submittal.

2. Re-submittal Review: Allow calendar 15 days for review of each re-submittal.

C. Electronic Submittals: All submittals shall be submitted electronically in “pdf” format, via email. Identify and incorporate information in each electronic submittal file as follows:

1. Transmittal Form for Electronic Submittals: Format acceptable to Government, containing the following information:

a. Project name.

b. Date.

c. Name of Contractor.

d. Name of firm or entity that prepared submittal.

e. Names of subcontractor, manufacturer, and supplier.

D. Identify features, accessories and finishes requiring selection by CO/ACO/COR/ EPM.

E. Use for Project: Retain complete approved copies of submittals on Project site. Use only final action submittals that are marked with approval notation from CO/COR/ EPM.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

A. General Submittal Procedure Requirements: Prepare and transmit submittals for material and products proposed for the project.

1. Submit via email with electronic submittal files attached.

2. Manufacturers / products that are submitted as “Approved Equal” are reviewed during the submittal / shop drawing process and not prior to bidding. Contractor shall be responsible for submitting information to show equivalence. Determination by CO/COR/EPM on equivalence is final.

3. Each submittal shall include a completed “Material Approval Submittal” form. See “Attachments” section of the SOW for this form.

B. Include one hard copy of each approved shop drawing in the Operations and Maintenance Manual submitted to the Government during Closeout Procedures.

C. Product Data: Collect information into a single submittal for each element of project and type of product or equipment.

1. Mark each submittal to show which products (manufacturer, model, type, size, options, etc.) are proposed.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 CONTRACTOR'S REVIEW

A. Review each submittal and check for compliance with the Contract Documents. Note corrections and field dimensions. Mark with approval stamp before submitting to CO/COR/

EPM.

B. Approval Stamp: Stamp each submittal with a uniform, approval stamp. Include Project name and location, submittal number, name of reviewer, date of Contractor's approval, and statement certifying that submittal has been reviewed, checked, and approved for compliance with the Contract Documents.

3.2 CO/COR ACTION

A. General: CO/COR/EPM will not review submittals that do not bear Contractor's approval stamp and will return them without action.

B. Submittals: CO/COR/EPM will review each submittal, make marks to indicate corrections or modifications required, and return it. CO/COR/EPM will provide notation on each submittal to indicate the appropriate determination from their review:

1. Reviewed - Approved with No Exceptions Noted.

2. Reviewed - Approved with Notes - Make Corrections Noted

3. Reviewed - Revise and Resubmit.

4. Reviewed - Rejected.

3.3 REQUIRED SHOP DRAWINGS AND PRODUCT DATA

A. See individual specification sections and Drawings.

END OF SECTION 01 33 00

01 42 00 - 1 References

01 42 00 – REFERENCES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DEFINITIONS

A. "Indicated": Requirements expressed by graphic representations or in written form on Drawings, in Specifications, and in other Contract Documents. Other terms including "shown," "noted," "scheduled," and "specified" have the same meaning as "indicated."

B. "Regulations": Laws, ordinances, statutes, and lawful orders issued by authorities having jurisdiction, and rules, conventions, and agreements within the project’s industry that control performance of the Work.

1.2 INDUSTRY STANDARDS

A. Publication Dates: Comply with standards in effect as of date of the Contract Documents unless otherwise indicated.

B. Copies of Standards: Each entity engaged in activities on Project should be familiar with industry standards applicable to its activity. Copies of applicable standards are not bound with the Contract Documents.

1. Where copies of standards are needed to perform a required activity, obtain copies directly from publication source.

1.3 ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

A. Industry Organizations: Where abbreviations and acronyms are used in Specifications or other Contract Documents, they shall mean the recognized name of the entities indicated in Thomson Gale's "Encyclopedia of Associations" or in Columbia Books' "National Trade & Professional Associations of the U.S."

B. Code Agencies: Where abbreviations and acronyms are used in Specifications or other Contract Documents, they shall mean the recognized name of the entities in the following list. Names are subject to change and are believed to be accurate and up-to-date as of the date of the Contract Documents.

IAPMO International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials

ICC International Code Council www.iccsafe.org

ICC-ES ICC Evaluation Service, Inc.

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C. Federal Government Agencies: Where abbreviations and acronyms are used in Specifications or other Contract Documents, they shall mean the recognized name of the entities in the following list. Names are subject to change and are believed to be accurate and up-to-date as of the date of the Contract Documents.

DOE Department of Energy

EPA Environmental Protection Agency

FCC Federal Communications Commission

FDA Food and Drug Administration

LBL Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

NIST National Institute of Standards and Technology

OSHA Occupational Safety & Health Administration

PHS Office of Public Health and Science

SD State Department

USDA Department of Agriculture

USPS Postal Service

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D. Standards and Regulations: Where abbreviations and acronyms are used in Specifications or other Contract Documents, they shall mean the recognized name of the standards and regulations in the following list. Names are subject to change and are believed to be accurate and up-to-date as of the date of the Contract Documents.

ADAAG American with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities

CFR Code of Federal Regulations

FED-STD Federal Standard

FTMS Federal Test Method Standard

UFAS Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards Available from Access Board

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

END OF SECTION 01 42 00

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Temporary Facilities and Controls

01 50 00 – Temporary Facilities and Controls

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes requirements for temporary utilities, support facilities, and security and protection facilities.

1.2 USE CHARGES

A. Water Service from Existing System: Water from Government's existing water system is available for use without metering and without payment of use charges. Provide connections and extensions of services as required for project operations.

B. Electric Power Service from Existing System: Electric power from Government's existing system is available for use without metering and without payment of use charges. Provide connections and extensions of services as required for project operations.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Electric Service: Comply with NECA, NEMA, and UL standards and regulations for temporary electric service. Install service to comply with NFPA 70.

B. Tests and Inspections: Arrange for authorities having jurisdiction to test and inspect each temporary utility before use. Contractor to obtain required certifications and permits.

C. Accessible Temporary Egress: Comply with applicable provisions in ICC/ANSI A117.1 and OSHA regulations and standards.

1.4 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Temporary Use of Permanent Facilities: Contractor to assume responsibility for operation, maintenance, and protection of each permanent service during its use.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 EQUIPMENT

A. Fire Extinguishers: Portable, UL rated; with class and extinguishing agent as required by locations and classes of fire exposures.

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3.1 INSTALLATION, GENERAL

A. Locate facilities where they will serve Project adequately and result in minimum interference with performance of the Work. Relocate and modify facilities as required by progress of the Work.

3.2 TEMPORARY UTILITY INSTALLATION

A. General: Connect to existing service.

1. Arrange with COR / COTR for time when service can be interrupted, if necessary, to make connections for temporary facilities.

B. Water Service: Connect to Government's existing water service facilities.

C. Sanitary Facilities: Contractor shall furnish toilets, wash facilities, and drinking water at the facility for use of project personnel.

D. Telephone Service: Provide superintendent with cellular telephone for use.

E. Electric Power Service: Connect to Government's existing electric power service.

F. While Contractor is using existing installations for temporary facility purposes; Contractor shall maintain existing installations in condition acceptable to the Government. At Substantial Completion, Contractor shall restore existing installations used for temporary facilities to their original, properly operating condition prior to its initial use.

3.3 SUPPORT FACILITIES INSTALLATION

A. Maintain access for fire-fighting equipment and access to fire hydrants.

B. Parking: Use designated areas of Government's existing parking areas for project personnel.

C. Waste Disposal Facilities: Provide waste-collection containers in sizes adequate to handle waste from project operations. Comply with requirements of authorities having jurisdiction.

D. Waste Disposal: Contractor shall divert project waste to recycle where practical. The Contractor shall track and document the amount of project waste diverted to recycle. The Contractor shall submit diversion documentation as part of project closeout. If no project waste is diverted to recycle, the Contractor shall submit a letter stating this and why diversion was not practical.

3.4 SECURITY AND PROTECTION FACILITIES INSTALLATION

A. Protection of Existing Facilities: Protect existing vegetation, equipment, structures, utilities, and other installations and improvements at Project site and on adjacent properties, except those indicated to be removed or altered. Repair damage to existing facilities.

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B. Environmental Protection: Provide protection, operate temporary facilities, and conduct project activities as required to comply with environmental regulations and that minimize possible air, waterway, and subsoil contamination or pollution or other undesirable effects.

C. Barricades, Warning Signs, and Lights: Provide and maintain all safeguards in accordance with OSHA regulations and standards and to provide adequate protection to pedestrians and building occupants. Comply with OSHA requirements for erecting structurally adequate barricades, including warning signs and lighting.

D. Temporary Egress: Maintain temporary egress from existing occupied facilities as required by

OSHA.

E. Temporary Fire Protection: Install and maintain temporary fire-protection facilities of types needed to protect against reasonably predictable and controllable fire losses, comply with

NFPA 241.

3.5 OPERATION, TERMINATION, AND REMOVAL

A. Supervision: Enforce strict discipline in use of temporary facilities. To minimize waste and abuse, limit availability of temporary facilities to essential and intended uses.

B. Maintenance: Maintain facilities in good operating condition until removal.

C. Termination and Removal: Remove each temporary facility when need for its service has ended or no later than Substantial Completion. Restore permanent installations that may have been disturbed due to the temporary facility. Repair damaged Work, clean exposed surfaces, and replace installations that cannot be satisfactorily repaired.

END OF SECTION 01 50 00

01 73 00 - 1 Execution

01 73 00 – EXECUTION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes general administrative and procedural requirements governing execution of the Work including, but not limited to, the following:

1. Installation of the Work.

2. Cutting and patching.

3. Progress cleaning.

4. Protection of installations.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Cutting: Removal of in-place installations necessary to permit installation or performance of other work.

B. Patching: Fitting and repair work required to restore installations to original conditions after installation of other work.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Cutting and Patching: Cut and patch elements in a manner that will not change:

1. Load-carrying capacity or increase deflection.

2. Reduce their capacity to perform as intended.

3. Increase maintenance.

4. Decrease operational life or safety.

5. Reduce building’s aesthetic qualities.

B. Manufacturer's Installation Instructions: Obtain and maintain on-site manufacturer's written recommendations and instructions for installation of products and equipment.

C. All phases of the Work shall be executed while maintaining full compliance with applicable EPA regulations and OSHA standards including, but not limited to, 29 CFR 1926 Safety and Health Regulations for Construction and 29 CFR 1910 Occupational Safety and Health Standards.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

A. General: Comply with requirements specified in other Sections and Drawings.

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B. In-Place Materials: Use materials for patching identical to in-place materials and that visually match in-place adjacent surfaces to the fullest extent possible.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Examination and Acceptance of Conditions: Before proceeding with each component of the Work, examine substrates, areas, and conditions for all other conditions affecting installation and performance. If conditions detrimental to that installation and performance are identified, submit report to CO/COR/COTR/EPM. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected. Proceeding with the Work indicates acceptance of surfaces and conditions.

3.2 PREPARATION

A. Field Measurements: Take field measurements as required to fit the Work properly. Verify dimensions of existing conditions and related Work elements before fabrication.

B. Space Requirements: Verify space requirements and dimensions of items.

C. Review of Contract Documents and Field Conditions: Immediately on discovery of the need for clarification of the Contract Documents caused by differing field conditions outside the control of Contractor, submit a request for information to CO/COR/EPM according to requirements in Contract.

3.3 INSTALLATION

A. General: Locate the Work and components of the Work accurately, in correct alignment, elevation, and as indicated.

1. Make vertical work plumb and make horizontal work level.

2. Where space is limited, install components to maximize space available for maintenance and ease of removal for replacement.

3. Conceal pipes, ducts, and wiring in finished areas unless otherwise indicated.

B. Comply with manufacturer's written instructions and recommendations for installing products in applications indicated.

C. Conduct project operations so no part of the Work is subjected to damaging operations or loading.

D. Tools and Equipment: Do not use tools or equipment that produce harmful noise levels (85 db or greater) to the public or Government staff without prior approval by COR / COTR.

E. Attachment: Provide blocking and attachment plates and anchors and fasteners of adequate size and number to securely anchor each component in place, accurately located and aligned.

1. Allow for building movement, including thermal expansion and contraction.

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F. Joints: Make joints of uniform width. Arrange joints for the best visual effect. Fit exposed connections together to form hairline joints.

G. Hazardous Materials: Use products, cleaners, and installation materials that are not considered hazardous.

3.4 CUTTING AND PATCHING

A. Cutting and Patching, General: Employ skilled workers to perform cutting and patching.

B. Existing Warranties: Remove, replace, patch, and repair by methods and with materials so as not to void existing warranties.

C. Temporary Support: Provide temporary support of work to be cut.

D. Protection: Protect in-place installations during cutting and patching to prevent damage.

Provide protection from adverse weather conditions.

E. Cutting: Cut in-place installations using methods least likely to damage elements retained or adjoining installations.

F. Patching: Patch installations by filling, repairing, refinishing, closing up, and similar operations. Patch with durable seams that are as invisible as practicable.

G. Cleaning: Clean areas and spaces where cutting and patching are performed. Remove paint, mortar, oils, putty, and similar materials from adjacent finished surfaces.

3.5 PROGRESS CLEANING

A. General: Maintain clean Project site and work areas, free of waste materials and debris.

Dispose of materials lawfully.

B. Installed Work: Keep installed work clean. Clean installed surfaces according to written instructions of manufacturer or fabricator of product installed, using only cleaning materials specifically recommended. If specific cleaning materials are not recommended, use cleaning materials that are not hazardous to health or property and that will not damage exposed surfaces.

3.6 PROTECTION OF INSTALLATIONS

A. Provide final protection and maintain conditions that ensure installed Work is without damage or deterioration at time of Substantial Completion.

END OF SECTION 01 73 00

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Closeout Procedures

01 77 00 – CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for contract closeout, including, but not limited to, the following:

1. Final completion procedures.

2. Submission of Documentation on Diverting Project Waste to Recycle

3. Warranties.

4. Final cleaning.

B. Related Requirements:

1. Division 01 Section "Execution" for progress cleaning of Project site.

2. Division 01 Section “Operating and Maintenance Data” for operating and maintenance manual.

1.2 FINAL COMPLETION PROCEDURES

A. Submittals Prior to Final Completion:

1. Submit project record documents in accordance with Government’s solicitation package and paragraph 1.3.

2. Submit Documentation on Diverting Project Waste to recycle in accordance with

Government’s solicitation package and paragraph 1.4.

3. Submit Project Warranties in accordance with Government’s solicitation package and paragraph 1.5.

B. Final Site Inspection: Submit a written request for final inspection. On receipt of request, CO/COR/EPM will either proceed with site inspection or notify Contractor of unfulfilled requirements.

1.3 SUBMISSION OF PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS

A. Submit electronic copy (scan) of project record documents along with three (3) hard copies of project record documents to the CO/COR/EPM.

1.4 SUBMISSION OF DOCUMENTATION ON DIVERTING PROJECT WASTE TO RECYCLE

A. See Section 01 50 00 for additional information.

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B. The Contractor shall submit documentation on the amount of project waste diverted to recycle as part of project closeout. Contractor shall submit the type and amount of waste that was diverted to recycle, present information in a clear, typewritten format. If no project waste is diverted to recycle, the Contractor shall submit a letter stating this and why diversion was not practical. Submit this documentation in accordance with the procedures indicated in Section 01 33 00.

1.5 SUBMITTAL OF PROJECT WARRANTIES

A. Organize warranty documents into an orderly sequence based on the table of contents of Project Manual. Submit electronic copy of the warranty manual of warranty manual to the CO/COR/EPM. Hard copy of the warranty manual shall be a bound and indexed three ring binder containing written warranties for equipment/products furnished under the contract with a complete listing of such equipment/products.

1. The equipment/products warranty list shall:

a. Identify the product / equipment.

b. Include the duration of the warranty

c. Indicate the start date of the warranty

d. Indicate the ending date of the warranty

e. List the point of contact and contact information (name, address and telephone number) for fulfillment of the warranty.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MATERIALS

A. Cleaning Agents: Use cleaning materials and agents recommended by manufacturer or fabricator of the surface to be cleaned. Do not use cleaning agents that are potentially hazardous to health or property or that might damage finished surfaces.

3.1 PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS

A. Maintain, at project site, one set of the following record documents; record actual revisions to the Work:

1. Drawings.

2. Specifications.

3. Addenda.

4. Change Orders and other modifications to the Contract.

5. Approved shop drawings, product data, and samples.

6. Manufacturer's instruction for assembly, installation, and adjusting.

B. Ensure entries are complete and accurate, enabling future reference by Government.

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C. Store record documents separate from documents used for project activities.

D. Record information concurrent with project progress.

E. Legibly mark to record actual project completion.

3.2 WARRANTIES

A. Verify that documents are in proper form, contain full information.

B. Retain warranties until time specified for submittal.

3.3 CLEANUP

A. Provide final cleaning in accordance with ASTM E 1971. Remove waste and surplus materials, rubbish, and project facilities from the site.

END OF SECTION 01 77 00

01 78 23 - 1 Operation and Maintenance Data

01 78 23 - Operation and Maintenance Data

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for operation and maintenance manuals.

1.2 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

A. Manual Content: Submit manual content formatted and organized as required by this Section.

B. Format: Submit electronic copy of the operation and maintenance manual (pdf format) of operation and maintenance manual to the CO/COR/EPM.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS

A. Organization: Each manual shall contain the following materials. Organize each manual with a separate section for each of the following materials in the order listed.

1. Title page.

2. Table of contents.

3. Manual contents for glazing and associated components.

4. Manual contents for aluminum glazing caps and associated components.

5. Manual contents for sealants

B. Title Page: Include the following information:

1. Name and address of Project.

2. Government contract number.

3. Date of submittal.

4. Name and contact information for Contractor.

C. Table of Contents: List each product and system included in manual, identified by product name.

D. Manuals, Paper Copy: Submit manuals in bound and labeled volumes.

1. Binders: Heavy-duty, three-ring, vinyl-covered, loose-leaf binders, in thickness necessary to accommodate contents, sized to hold 8-1/2-by-11-inch paper; with clear plastic sleeve on spine to hold label describing contents and with pockets inside covers to hold folded oversize sheets.

2. Dividers: Heavy-paper dividers with plastic-covered tabs for each section of the manual.

Mark each tab to indicate contents.

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2.2 OPERATIONAL AND MAINTENANCE INFORMATION

A. Content: Include the following information:

1. Maintenance and cleaning procedures.

B. Descriptions: Include the following:

1. Product name and model number.

2. Manufacturer's name.

C. Maintenance Procedures: Include manufacturer's written recommendations and the following, as applicable:

1. Manufacturer’s standard maintenance instructions and bulletins.

2. Drawings, diagrams, and instructions required for maintenance including disassembly, removal, replacement and reassembly instructions.

3. Identification and nomenclature of parts and components.

4. List of items recommended to be stocked as spare parts and local sources for parts and components.

5. Types of cleaning agents to be used and methods of cleaning.

6. List of cleaning agents and methods of cleaning detrimental to product.

7. Schedule for routine cleaning and maintenance.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 MANUAL PREPARATION

A. Manufacturers' Data: Data shall be marked to identify each product or component incorporated into the Work.

B. Include copy of approved submittals from shop drawing submission(s) in manual.

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SECTION 26 05 00 – COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRICAL

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Electrical equipment coordination and installation.

2. Grout.

3. Common electrical installation requirements.

1.2 COORDINATION

A. Coordinate arrangement, mounting, and support of electrical equipment:

1. To allow maximum possible headroom unless specific mounting heights that reduce headroom are indicated.

2. To provide for ease of disconnecting the equipment with minimum interference to other installations.

3. To allow right of way for piping and conduit installed at required slope.

4. So connecting raceways, cables, wireways, and cable trays will be clear of obstructions and of the working and access space of other equipment.

B. Coordinate installation of required supporting devices.

C. Coordinate sleeve selection and application with selection and application of firestopping.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 GROUT

A. Nonmetallic, Shrinkage-Resistant Grout: ASTM C 1107, factory-packaged, nonmetallic aggregate grout, noncorrosive, non-staining, mixed with water to consistency suitable for application and a 30-minute working time.

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3.1 COMMON REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION

A. Comply with NECA 1.

B. Headroom Maintenance: If mounting heights or other location criteria are not indicated, arrange and install components and equipment to provide maximum possible headroom consistent with these requirements.

C. Equipment: Install to facilitate service, maintenance, and repair or replacement of components of both electrical equipment and other nearby installations. Connect in such a way as to facilitate future disconnecting with minimum interference with other items in the vicinity.

D. Right of Way: Give to piping systems installed at a required slope.

3.2 ELECTRICAL PENETRATIONS

A. Electrical penetrations occur when raceways, wireways, cable trays, or busways penetrate floor and wall assemblies.

B. Concrete Slabs and Walls: Install sleeves for penetrations unless core-drilled holes or formed openings are used.

C. Interior Penetrations of Non-Fire-Rated Walls and Floors: Seal annular space between opening and raceway or cable, using joint sealant appropriate for size, depth, and location of joint.

D. Fire-Rated-Assembly Penetrations: Maintain fire rating of walls, partitions, ceilings, and floors at raceway cable penetrations. Seal raceway penetration with firestop materials. Install sleeves as needed for coordination with selected firestop materials and application.

3.3 FIRESTOPPING

A. Apply firestopping to penetrations of fire-rated floor and wall assemblies for electrical installations to restore original fire-resistance rating of assembly. Firestopping shall be in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and details for the application.

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SECTION 26 05 19 - LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes the following:

1. Building wires rated 600 V and less.

2. Connectors, splices, and terminations rated 600 V and less.

1.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70, Article 100, by a testing agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, and marked for intended use.

1. Comply with NFPA 70.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For building wires, connectors, splices, and terminations.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 CONDUCTORS

A. Available Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by on of the following:

1. American Insulated Wire Corporation

2. BICC / General Cable

3. Carol Cable Company

4. Houston Wire and Cable

5. Pirelli Cable Corporation

6. Southwire Company

7. Triangle / PWC Inc.

8. Okonite

9. Approved Equal

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B. Conductors: Comply with NEMA WC 70. Conductors shall be copper, 600 V rated. No. 8 AWG conductors and larger diameter shall be stranded. No. 10 AWG and smaller diameter conductors shall be solid, except that conductors for remote control, alarm and signal circuits shall be stranded unless indicated otherwise.

C. Conductor Insulation: Unless specified otherwise or required by NFPA 70; insulation for power and lighting conductors shall be 600 V, Type THWN/THHN conforming to UL83 or Type XHHW conforming to UL 44; insulation for remote control and signal circuits shall be 600 V, Type THHN/THWN conforming to UL83 or Type XHHN conforming to UL44 or Type TW or TF conforming to UL83.

2.2 CONNECTORS AND SPLICES

A. Wire connectors shall conform to UL 486A. Insulating tapes shall conform to UL 510. Connectors for No. 8 AWG or smaller shall be insulated, solder less, pressure type (twist on splicing connector). Connectors for No. 6 and larger shall be insulated, compression connector hydraulically compressed.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 WIRING METHODS

A. Feeders: Single conductors in raceway.

B. Branch Circuits: Single conductors in raceway.

3.2 INSTALLATION OF CONDUCTORS AND CABLES

A. Use manufacturer-approved pulling compound or lubricant where necessary; compound used must not deteriorate conductor or insulation. Do not exceed manufacturer's recommended maximum pulling tensions and sidewall pressure values.

B. Use pulling means, including fish tape, cable, rope, and basket-weave wire/cable grips, that will not damage cables or raceway.

C. Identify and color-code conductors and cables according to Division 26 Section "Identification for Electrical Systems."

3.3 CONNECTIONS

A. Tighten electrical connectors and terminals according to manufacturer's published torque-tightening values. If manufacturer's torque values are not indicated, use those specified in UL 486A and UL 486B.

B. Make splices and taps that are compatible with conductor material and that possess equivalent or better mechanical strength and insulation ratings than unspliced conductors.

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C. Wiring at Outlets: Install conductor at each outlet, with at least 6 inches of slack.

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SECTION 26 05 26 - GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes methods and materials for grounding systems and equipment.

B. See Project Drawings for requirements on grounding electrode system.

1.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70, Article 100, by a testing agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, and marked for intended use.

B. Comply with UL 467 for grounding and bonding materials and equipment.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For ground rods, conductors, exothermic welds, connectors and materials used in grounding systems.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 CONDUCTORS

A. Insulated Conductors: Copper wire insulated for 600 V unless otherwise required by applicable Code or authorities having jurisdiction. See Section 260519 for additional requirements.

B. Bare Copper Conductors:

1. Solid Conductors: ASTM B 3.

2. Stranded Conductors: ASTM B 8.

3. Bonding Cable: 28 kcmil, 14 strands of No. 17 AWG conductor, 1/4 inch in diameter.

4. Bonding Conductor: No. 4 or No. 6 AWG, stranded conductor.

5. Bonding Jumper: Copper tape, braided conductors, terminated with copper ferrules; 1-5/8 inches wide and 1/16 inch thick.

6. Tinned Bonding Jumper: Tinned-copper tape, braided conductors, terminated with copper ferrules; 1-5/8 inches wide and 1/16 inch thick.

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2.2 CONNECTORS

A. Listed and labeled by a nationally recognized testing laboratory acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction for applications in which used, and for specific types, sizes, and combinations of conductors and other items connected.

B. Bolted Connectors for Conductors and Pipes: Copper or copper alloy, bolted pressure-type, with at least two bolts.

C. Welded Connectors: Exothermic-welding kits of types recommended by kit manufacturer for materials being joined and installation conditions.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 APPLICATIONS

A. Conductor Terminations and Connections:

1. General: Use connectors designed, listed and labeled for the specific application.

2. Connections to Structural Steel: Welded connectors.

3.2 EQUIPMENT GROUNDING

A. Install insulated equipment grounding conductors with all feeders and branch circuits.

B. Solidly ground all equipment, devices, raceway systems including boxes using a green insulated copper equipment grounding conductor. Conduit shall not be used as an equipment grounding conductor. Equipment grounding conductor shall be sized in NEC requirements, however, a larger size shall be provided if indicated on the Drawings.

3.3 INSTALLATION

A. Bonding Straps and Jumpers: Install in locations accessible for inspection and maintenance, except where routed through short lengths of conduit.

1. Bonding to Structure: Bond straps directly to basic structure, taking care not to penetrate any adjacent parts.

2. Bonding to Equipment Mounted on Vibration Isolation Hangers and Supports: Install so vibration is not transmitted to rigidly mounted equipment.

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SECTION 26 05 29 - HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes the following:

1. Hangers and supports for electrical equipment and systems.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. EMT: Electrical metallic tubing.

B. IMC: Intermediate metal conduit.

C. RMC: Rigid metal conduit.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Welding: Qualify procedures and personnel according to AWS D1.1/D1.1M, "Structural Welding Code - Steel."

B. Comply with NFPA 70.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 SUPPORT, ANCHORAGE, AND ATTACHMENT COMPONENTS

A. Raceway Supports: As described in NECA 1 and NECA 101.

B. Conduit Support Devices: Steel and malleable-iron hangers, clamps, and associated fittings, designed for types and sizes of raceway to be supported.

C. Support for Conductors in Vertical Conduit: Factory-fabricated assembly consisting of threaded body and insulating wedging plug or plugs for non-armored electrical conductors or cables in riser conduits. Plugs shall have number, size, and shape of conductor gripping pieces as required to suit individual conductors or cables supported. Body shall be malleable iron.

D. Structural Steel for Fabricated Supports and Restraints: ASTM A 36/A 36M, steel plates, shapes, and bars; black and galvanized.

E. Mounting, Anchoring, and Attachment Components: Items for fastening electrical items or their supports to building surfaces include the following:

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1. Powder-Actuated Fasteners: Threaded-steel stud, for use in hardened portland cement concrete, steel, or wood, with tension, shear, and pullout capacities appropriate for supported loads and building materials where used.

2. Mechanical-Expansion Anchors: Insert-wedge-type, zinc-coated steel, for use in hardened portland cement concrete with tension, shear, and pullout capacities appropriate for supported loads and building materials in which used.

3. Clamps for Attachment to Steel Structural Elements: MSS SP-58, type suitable for attached structural element.

4. Through Bolts: Structural type, hex head, and high strength. Comply with ASTM A 325.

5. Toggle Bolts: All-steel springhead type.

6. Hanger Rods: Threaded steel.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 APPLICATION

A. Comply with NECA 1 and NECA 101 for application of hangers and supports for electrical equipment and systems except if requirements in this Section are stricter.

B. Maximum Support Spacing and Minimum Hanger Rod Size for Raceway: Space supports for EMT, IMC, and RMC as required by NFPA 70. Minimum rod size shall be 1/4 inch in diameter.

C. Multiple Raceways: Install trapeze-type supports fabricated with steel slotted or other support system, sized so capacity can be increased by at least 25 percent in future without exceeding specified design load limits.

1. Secure raceways to these supports with single-bolt conduit clamps using spring friction action for retention in support channel.

D. Spring-steel clamps designed for supporting single conduits without bolts may be used for 1-1/2-inch and smaller raceways serving branch circuits and communication systems above suspended ceilings and for fastening raceways to trapeze supports.

3.2 SUPPORT INSTALLATION

A. Comply with NECA 1 and NECA 101 for installation requirements except as specified in this Article.

B. Raceway Support Methods: In addition to methods described in NECA 1, EMT, IMC, and RMC may be supported by openings through structure members, as permitted in NFPA 70.

C. Strength of Support Assemblies: Where not indicated, select sizes of components so strength will be adequate to carry present and future static loads within…