UCC_Generator_Project_-_Specifications.pdf

City of Palo Alto UCC Generator Replacement Project

SPECIFICATIONS

FOR

UCC GENERATOR REPLACEMENT PROJECT

AT

UTILITIES SERVICE CENTER

3241 EAST BAYSHORE RD

PALO ALTO, CALIFORNIA 94303

CIP PF-01003

IFB 194006

MARCH 18, 2025

Issued by: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

CITY OF PALO ALTO, CALIFORNIA

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 42 00 REFERENCES

01 77 00 CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

01 78 23 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

01 79 00 DEMONSTRATION AND TRAINING

DIVISION 02 - EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 19 SELECTIVE DEMOLITION

DIVISION 03 - CONCRETE

03 10 00 CONCRETE FORMING AND ACCESSORIES

DIVISION 05 - METALS

05 50 00 METAL FABRICATIONS

05 51 19 METAL GRATING STAIRS

05 53 13 BAR GRATINGS

DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL

26 00 10 SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL

26 00 11 FACILITY PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR

ELECTRICAL

26 05 19 LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS

AND CABLES

26 05 26 GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

26 05 29 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

26 05 33.13 CONDUITS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

26 05 33.16 BOXES AND COVERS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

26 05 43 UNDERGROUND DUCTS AND RACEWAYS FOR

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

26 05 48 VIBRATION AND SEISMIC CONTROLS FOR ELECTRICAL

SYSTEMS

26 05 53 IDENTIFICATION FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

26 05 73.13 SHORT-CIRCUIT STUDIES

26 05 73.19 ARC-FLASH HAZARD ANALYSIS

26 09 23 LIGHTING CONTROL DEVICES

26 27 26 WIRING DEVICES

26 27 26.37 RECEPTACLES WITH ARC-FAULT AND GROUND-FAULT

PROTECTIVE DEVICES

26 32 13.13 DIESEL-ENGINE-DRIVEN GENERATOR SETS

26 36 00 TRANSFER SWITCHES

26 56 19 LED EXTERIOR LIGHTING

DIVISION 31 - EARTHWORK

31 20 00 EARTH MOVING

31 23 16 STRUCTURAL EXCAVATION

31 23 23 STRUCTURAL FILL

END OF TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SCOPE OF WORK (UCC Generator Replacement Project)

1. Contractor shall pick up and sign onto Building Permit from the Development Center. The contractor shall be responsible for obtaining and paying for all necessary deferred permits, including those required by the City of Palo Alto Fire Department, in accordance with local building regulations. To facilitate this process, the contractor shall engage Advance Design Consultants, Inc. or retain their own qualified design consultant to assist in securing all necessary approvals.

Compliance with all municipal and state permitting requirements, as well as coordination with the project manager, shall be essential to the execution of this project. For additional details, please refer to the cover page of the drawing plan set.

2. Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining and paying for all County permits required for the removal of underground fuel tank and fuel lines.

3. All contractors will be responsible for the verification of the locations of all existing utilities in the field. All contractors shall call U.S.A., (1800-227-2600) 48 hours before digging. Excavation for underground facilities shall not be permitted prior to underground service alert’s identification of existing utilities.

4. Order the materials – Generator, ATS, Triple Switch. Email the materials lead time to the City’s Project Manager.

5. Demolish the concrete for the generator pad. Form and pour new concrete pad for the new generator location.

6. Install new generator with belly fuel tank.

7. Install triple Switch.

8. Install new above-ground conduit and power feed.

9. Install new outdoor lighting.

10. Coordinate with the City’s project manager before disconnecting and removing the existing ATS.

11. Install new ATS and connect to generator and electrical system.

12. Conduct testing and commissioning.

13. Perform demolition and removal of existing equipment and infrastructure.

a. City will hire vendor to remove remaining diesel fuel from the underground tank.

b. Safely excavate and remove the underground fuel tank following environmental and safety regulations.

c. Properly dispose of the fuel tank according to local, state, and federal regulations.

d. Safely disconnect and remove all underground fuel lines.

e. Inspect the removed lines for any contamination and dispose of them as per environmental guidelines.

f. Disconnect and remove the existing day tank. Ensure all residual fuel is safely drained and disposed of.

14. All disturbed areas shall be restored with dirt, concrete, or asphalt.

15. Final site cleanup and documentation handover.

1.2 INCLUSION OF GENERAL CONDITIONS

The General Conditions and the General Requirements are a part of each section of these specifications and apply to each section as fully as if repeated in each case therein.

1.3 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

A. Materials Lead Time: Contractor shall provide lead time information from manufacturers. The construction schedule shall be based on this lead time.

B. The construction timeline must be adhered to within 120 calendar days.

1.4 PRECONSTRUCTION MEETING

The City Project Manager will schedule a pre-construction meeting to review the project with the Contractor. At the time of the meeting, the Contractor shall furnish to the City of Palo Alto Project Manager for review and approval, a Microsoft Project bar-graph schedule covering various phases of the operations, and all required submittals. The approved progress schedule shall be adhered to throughout the contract. Contractor shall also provide his contact list, which specifically includes the job superintendent and lead worker cell phone numbers and emergency telephone numbers for after-hours calls.

1.5 WATER AND POWER

These utilities, if available at the site from existing systems, will be available to the Contractor for construction purposes at no charge. If these utilities are not available at the site, the contractor shall provide their own. The contractor shall be responsible that all his temporary connection, extension, and distribution, including all wiring, piping, fittings, fixtures, devices, etc. comply with Cal OSHA. Utilities must remain operational to all areas outside the scope of work. Coordinate any required utilities shut down with Project Manager at least 48 hours in advance.

Contractor shall communicate to project manager 2 weeks prior to any work-related shutdown or power outages/shutdowns.

1.6 PERMITS & DEFERRED PERMITS

A. Contractor shall sign onto and pick up the Building permit cards at the Development Center. Contractor shall coordinate and schedule all inspections.

B. The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining and paying for all necessary County permits required for the demolition and removal of the underground fuel tank and associated fuel piping. Additionally, the Contractor shall be responsible for all costs associated with the removal process, including but not limited to excavation, transportation, disposal, and any required environmental remediation or testing. All work shall be performed in compliance with applicable regulations and industry standards.

C. Deferred submittals that are not submitted at the time of the application must have the prior approval of the building official. The registered design professional in responsible charge shall list the deferred submittals on the construction documents for review by the building official documents for deferred submittals items shall be reviewed by the registered design professional in responsible charge who shall forward them to the building official with a notation indicating that they have been reviewed and are in general conformance with the design of the building:

- Removal of existing UST, day tank and generator

- Installation of new generator with belly tank

- City of Palo Alto Fire Department permit (refer to the plan G-0.2 for additional scope)

- Contractor shall hire Advanced Design Consultants, Inc or their own design consultant to assist with obtaining deferred permits.

1.7 SUBMITTALS

Prepare and submit submittals required by individual Specification Sections. Types of submittals are indicated in individual Specification Sections.

a. Email: Prepare submittals as PDF package and transmit to Project Manager by sending via email. Include PDF transmittal form. Include information in email subject line as requested by Project Manager.

1.8 SUBSTITUTIONS

Submit requests for substitution immediately on discovery of need for change, but not later than 15 days prior to time required for preparation and review of related submittals.

1.9 DESIGNATED CITY REPRESENTATIVE

All communications & interface, including written correspondence by the Contractor, shall be with the Project Manager Ivan Zhang Office: (650) 496-6993 Cell: (650) 313-6742

Email: Ivan.Zhang@cityofpaloalto.org Mailing: P.O. Box 10250 Palo Alto, CA 94301.

1.10 PERSONEL REQUIREMENTS

A. Contractor is required to have a superintendent or lead on site to manage the work during construction.

B. Proper protective gear is required at all time during construction: i.e. “Safety glasses, hard hat, safety shoe & full-length clothing.

C. Workers to be identify as contractor’s employees by wearing badges or company’s name on their working gear.

D. Contractor is responsible for his employees and subcontractor’s proper conduct, appearances, behavior and language used while on the job site.

1.11 DELIVERY OF MATERIALS OR EQUIPMENT

Contractor is responsible for the storage of all equipment and materials. Contractor assumes all risk for storage of his/her materials.

1.12 WORKING HOURS

Normal working hours are Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday work may be allowed with prior approval by project manager and at no additional cost to the City.

1.13 WARRANTY

Contractor shall submit a contractor warranty certificate, which shall cover the time period specified in the manufacturer’s guidelines from the date of acceptance for the work performed under this contract. Additionally, the contractor shall provide a workmanship warranty of a minimum 2 years.

1.14 Prevailing Wage and DIR Registration (Applies only if the project cost exceeds $25K)

• Contractor is required to pay general prevailing wages as defined in Subchapter 3, Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations and Section 16000 et seq. and Section

1773.1 of the California Labor Code. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 1773 of the Labor Code of the State of California, the City Council has obtained the general mailto:Ivan.Zhang@cityofpaloalto.org prevailing rate of per diem wages and the general rate for holiday and overtime work in this locality for each craft, classification, or type of worker needed to execute the Agreement for this Project from the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations (“DIR”). Copies of these rates may be obtained at the Purchasing Division’s office of the City of Palo Alto. Contractor shall provide a copy of prevailing wage rates to any staff or subcontractor hired and shall pay the adopted prevailing wage rates as a minimum. Contractor shall comply with the provisions of all sections, including, but not limited to, Sections 1775, 1776, 1777.5, 1782, 1810, and 1813, of the Labor Code pertaining to prevailing wages

• DIR Registration. In regard to any public work construction, alteration, demolition, repair or maintenance work, CITY will not accept a bid proposal from or enter into this Agreement with CONTRACTOR without proof that CONTRACTOR and its listed subcontractors are registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations (“DIR”) to perform public work, subject to limited exceptions. City requires CONTRACTOR and its listed subcontractors to comply with the requirements of SB 854.

CITY provides notice to CONTRACTOR of the requirements of California Labor Code section 1771.1(a), which reads:

“A contractor or subcontractor shall not be qualified to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, subject to the requirements of Section 4104 of the Public Contract Code, or engage in the performance of any contract for public work, as defined in this chapter, unless currently registered and qualified to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5. It is not a violation of this section for an unregistered contractor to submit a bid that is authorized by Section 7029.1 of the Business and Professions Code or Section 10164 or 20103.5 of the Public Contract Code, provided the contractor is registered to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5 at the time the Agreement is awarded.”

CITY gives notice to CONTRACTOR and its listed subcontractors that CONTRACTOR is required to post all job site notices prescribed by law or regulation and CONTRACTOR is subject to SB 854-compliance monitoring and enforcement by DIR.

CITY requires CONTRACTOR and its listed subcontractors to comply with the requirements of Labor Code section 1776, including:

Keep accurate payroll records, showing the name, address, social security number, work classification, straight time and overtime hours worked each day and week, and the actual per diem wages paid to each journeyman, apprentice, worker, or other employee employed by, respectively, CONTRACTOR and its listed subcontractors, in connection with the Project.

The payroll records shall be verified as true and correct and shall be certified and made available for inspection at all reasonable hours at the principal office of CONTRACTOR and its listed subcontractors, respectively.

At the request of CITY, acting by its project manager, CONTRACTOR and its listed subcontractors shall make the certified payroll records available for inspection or furnished upon request to the project manager within ten (10) days of receipt of CITY’s request.

END OF SECTION 01 00 00

SECTION 01 42 00

REFERENCES

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary

Conditions and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. General: Basic Contract definitions are included in the Conditions of the Contract.

B. "Approved": When used to convey Architect's action on Contractor's submittals, applications, and requests, "approved" is limited to Architect's duties and responsibilities as stated in the Conditions of the Contract.

C. "Directed": A command or instruction by Architect. Other terms including "requested," "authorized," "selected," "required," and "permitted" have the same meaning as "directed."

D. "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."

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

F. "Furnish": Supply and deliver to Project site, ready for unloading, unpacking, assembly, installation, and similar operations.

G. "Install": Unload, temporarily store, unpack, assemble, erect, place, anchor, apply, work to dimension, finish, cure, protect, clean, and similar operations at Project site.

H. "Provide": Furnish and install, complete and ready for the intended use.

I. "Project Site": Space available for performing construction activities. The extent of

Project site is shown on Drawings and may or may not be identical with the description of the land on which Project is to be built.

1.3 INDUSTRY STANDARDS

A. Applicability of Standards: Unless the Contract Documents include more stringent requirements, applicable construction industry standards have the same force and effect as if bound or copied directly into the Contract Documents to the extent referenced. Such standards are made a part of the Contract Documents by reference.

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

1. For standards referenced by applicable building codes, comply with dates of standards as listed in building codes.

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

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

1.4 ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONsubmittalYMS

A. Industry Organizations: 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. Abbreviations and acronyms not included in this list shall mean the recognized name of the entities indicated in Gale's "Encyclopedia of Associations:

National Organizations of the U.S." or in Columbia Books' "National Trade & Professional Associations of the United States." The information in this list is subject to change and is believed to be accurate as of the date of the Contract Documents.

1. AABC - Associated Air Balance Council; www.aabc.com.

2. AAMA - American Architectural Manufacturers Association; www.aamanet.org.

3. AAPFCO - Association of American Plant Food Control Officials;

www.aapfco.org.

4. AASHTO - American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials;

www.transportation.org.

5. AATCC - American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists;

www.aatcc.org.

6. ABMA - American Bearing Manufacturers Association;

www.americanbearings.org.

7. ABMA - American Boiler Manufacturers Association; www.abma.com.

8. ACI - American Concrete Institute; (Formerly: ACI International);

www.concrete.org.

9. ACPA - American Concrete Pipe Association; www.concrete-pipe.org.

10. AEIC - Association of Edison Illuminating Companies, Inc. (The); www.aeic.org.

11. AF&PA - American Forest & Paper Association; www.afandpa.org.

12. AGA - American Gas Association; www.aga.org.

13. AHAM - Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers; www.aham.org.

14. AHRI - Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (The);

www.ahrinet.org.

15. AI - Asphalt Institute; www.asphaltinstitute.org.

16. AIA - American Institute of Architects (The); www.aia.org.

17. AISC - American Institute of Steel Construction; www.aisc.org.

18. AISI - American Iron and Steel Institute; www.steel.org.

19. AITC - American Institute of Timber Construction; www.aitc-glulam.org.

20. AMCA - Air Movement and Control Association International, Inc.;

www.amca.org.

21. ANSI - American National Standards Institute; www.ansi.org.

22. AOSA - Association of Official Seed Analysts, Inc.; www.aosaseed.com.

23. APA - APA - The Engineered Wood Association; www.apawood.org.

24. APA - Architectural Precast Association; www.archprecast.org.

25. API - American Petroleum Institute; www.api.org.

26. ARI - Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration Institute; (See AHRI).

27. ARI - American Refrigeration Institute; (See AHRI).

28. ARMA - Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association; www.asphaltroofing.org.

29. ASCE - American Society of Civil Engineers; www.asce.org.

30. ASCE/SEI - American Society of Civil Engineers/Structural Engineering Institute;

(See ASCE).

31. ASHRAE - American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning

Engineers; www.ashrae.org.

32. ASME - ASME International; (American Society of Mechanical Engineers);

www.asme.org.

33. ASSE - American Society of Sanitary Engineering; www.asse-plumbing.org.

34. ASSP - American Society of Safety Professionals (The); www.assp.org.

35. ASTM - ASTM International; www.astm.org.

36. ATIS - Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions; www.atis.org.

37. AVIXA - Audiovisual and Integrated Experience Association; (Formerly:

Infocomm International); www.soundandcommunications.com.

38. AWEA - American Wind Energy Association; www.awea.org.

39. AWI - Architectural Woodwork Institute; www.awinet.org.

40. AWMAC - Architectural Woodwork Manufacturers Association of Canada;

www.awmac.com.

41. AWPA - American Wood Protection Association; www.awpa.com.

42. AWS - American Welding Society; www.aws.org.

43. AWWA - American Water Works Association; www.awwa.org.

44. BHMA - Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association;

www.buildershardware.com.

45. BIA - Brick Industry Association (The); www.gobrick.com.

46. BICSI - BICSI, Inc.; www.bicsi.org.

47. BIFMA - BIFMA International; (Business and Institutional Furniture

Manufacturer's Association); www.bifma.org.

48. BISSC - Baking Industry Sanitation Standards Committee; www.bissc.org.

49. BWF - Badminton World Federation; (Formerly: International Badminton Federation); www.bissc.org.

50. CDA - Copper Development Association; www.copper.org.

51. CE - Conformite Europeenne; http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/ce-marking/.

52. CEA - Canadian Electricity Association; www.electricity.ca.

53. CFFA - Chemical Fabrics and Film Association, Inc.;

www.chemicalfabricsandfilm.com.

54. CFSEI - Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute; www.cfsei.org.

55. CGA - Compressed Gas Association; www.cganet.com.

56. CIMA - Cellulose Insulation Manufacturers Association; www.cellulose.org.

57. CISCA - Ceilings & Interior Systems Construction Association; www.cisca.org.

58. CISPI - Cast Iron Soil Pipe Institute; www.cispi.org.

59. CLFMI - Chain Link Fence Manufacturers Institute; www.chainlinkinfo.org.

60. CPA - Composite Panel Association; www.compositepanel.org.

61. CRI - Carpet and Rug Institute (The); www.carpet-rug.org.

62. CRRC - Cool Roof Rating Council; www.coolroofs.org.

63. CRSI - Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute; www.crsi.org.

64. CSA - CSA Group; www.csa-group.org.

65. CSI - Construction Specifications Institute (The); www.csiresources.org.

66. CSSB - Cedar Shake & Shingle Bureau; www.cedarbureau.org.

67. CTA - Consumer Technology Association; www.cta.tech.

68. CTI - Cooling Technology Institute; (Formerly: Cooling Tower Institute);

www.coolingtechnology.org .

69. CWC - Composite Wood Council; (See CPA).

70. DASMA - Door and Access Systems Manufacturers Association;

www.dasma.com.

71. DHA - Decorative Hardwoods Association; (Formerly: Hardwood Plywood &

Veneer Association); www.decorativehardwoods.org.

72. DHI - Door and Hardware Institute; www.dhi.org.

73. ECA - Electronic Components Association; (See ECIA).

74. ECAMA - Electronic Components Assemblies & Materials Association; (See

ECIA).

75. ECIA - Electronic Components Industry Association; www.eciaonline.org.

76. EIA - Electronic Industries Alliance; (See TIA).

77. EIMA - EIFS Industry Members Association; www.eima.com.

78. EJMA - Expansion Joint Manufacturers Association, Inc.; www.ejma.org.

79. EOS/ESD Association; (Electrostatic Discharge Association); www.esda.org.

80. ESTA - Entertainment Services and Technology Association; (See PLASA).

81. ETL - Intertek (See Intertek); www.intertek.com.

82. EVO - Efficiency Valuation Organization; www.evo-world.org.

83. FCI - Fluid Controls Institute; www.fluidcontrolsinstitute.org.

84. FIBA - Federation Internationale de Basketball; (The International Basketball

Federation); www.fiba.com.

85. FIVB - Federation Internationale de Volleyball; (The International Volleyball

Federation); www.fivb.org.

86. FM Approvals - FM Approvals LLC; www.fmglobal.com.

87. FM Global - FM Global; (Formerly: FMG - FM Global); www.fmglobal.com.

88. FRSA - Florida Roofing, Sheet Metal Contractors Association, Inc.;

www.floridaroof.com.

89. FSA - Fluid Sealing Association; www.fluidsealing.com.

90. FSC - Forest Stewardship Council U.S.; www.fscus.org.

91. GA - Gypsum Association; www.gypsum.org.

92. GANA - Glass Association of North America; (See NGA).

93. GS - Green Seal; www.greenseal.org.

94. HI - Hydraulic Institute; www.pumps.org.

95. HI/GAMA - Hydronics Institute/Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association; (See

AHRI).

96. HMMA - Hollow Metal Manufacturers Association; (See NAAMM).

97. HPVA - Hardwood Plywood & Veneer Association; (See DHA).

98. HPW - H. P. White Laboratory, Inc.; www.hpwhite.com.

99. IAPSC - International Association of Professional Security Consultants;

www.iapsc.org.

100. IAS - International Accreditation Service; www.iasonline.org.

101. ICBO - International Conference of Building Officials; (See ICC).

102. ICC - International Code Council; www.iccsafe.org.

103. ICEA - Insulated Cable Engineers Association, Inc.; www.icea.net.

104. ICPA - International Cast Polymer Alliance; www.icpa-hq.org.

105. ICRI - International Concrete Repair Institute, Inc.; www.icri.org.

106. IEC - International Electrotechnical Commission; www.iec.ch.

107. IEEE - Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (The); www.ieee.org.

108. IES - Illuminating Engineering Society; (Formerly: Illuminating Engineering

Society of North America); www.ies.org.

109. IESNA - Illuminating Engineering Society of North America; (See IES).

110. IEST - Institute of Environmental Sciences and Technology; www.iest.org.

111. IGMA - Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance; www.igmaonline.org.

112. IGSHPA - International Ground Source Heat Pump Association; www.igshpa.org..

113. II - Infocomm International; (See AVIXA).

114. ILI - Indiana Limestone Institute of America, Inc.; www.iliai.com.

115. Intertek - Intertek Group; (Formerly: ETL SEMCO; Intertek Testing Service NA);

www.intertek.com.

116. ISA - International Society of Automation (The); (Formerly: Instrumentation, Systems, and Automation Society); www.isa.org.

117. ISAS - Instrumentation, Systems, and Automation Society (The); (See ISA).

118. ISFA - International Surface Fabricators Association; (Formerly: International

Solid Surface Fabricators Association); www.isfanow.org.

119. ISO - International Organization for Standardization; www.iso.org.

120. ISSFA - International Solid Surface Fabricators Association; (See ISFA).

121. ITU - International Telecommunication Union; www.itu.int/home.

122. KCMA - Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association; www.kcma.org.

123. LMA - Laminating Materials Association; (See CPA).

124. LPI - Lightning Protection Institute; www.lightning.org.

125. MBMA - Metal Building Manufacturers Association; www.mbma.com.

126. MCA - Metal Construction Association; www.metalconstruction.org.

127. MFMA - Maple Flooring Manufacturers Association, Inc.; www.maplefloor.org.

128. MFMA - Metal Framing Manufacturers Association, Inc.;

www.metalframingmfg.org.

129. MHIA - Material Handling Industry of America; www.mhia.org.

130. MIA - Marble Institute of America; (See NSI).

131. MMPA - Moulding & Millwork Producers Association; www.wmmpa.com.

132. MPI - Master Painters Institute; www.paintinfo.com.

133. MSS - Manufacturers Standardization Society of The Valve and Fittings Industry

Inc.; www.mss-hq.org.

134. NAAMM - National Association of Architectural Metal Manufacturers;

www.naamm.org.

135. NACE - NACE International; (National Association of Corrosion Engineers International); www.nace.org.

136. NADCA - National Air Duct Cleaners Association; www.nadca.com.

137. NAIMA - North American Insulation Manufacturers Association; www.naima.org.

138. NALP - National Association of Landscape Professionals;

www.landscapeprofessionals.org.

139. NBGQA - National Building Granite Quarries Association, Inc.; www.nbgqa.com.

140. NBI - New Buildings Institute; www.newbuildings.org.

141. NCAA - National Collegiate Athletic Association (The); www.ncaa.org.

142. NCMA - National Concrete Masonry Association; www.ncma.org.

143. NEBB - National Environmental Balancing Bureau; www.nebb.org.

144. NECA - National Electrical Contractors Association; www.necanet.org.

145. NeLMA - Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association; www.nelma.org.

146. NEMA - National Electrical Manufacturers Association; www.nema.org.

147. NETA - InterNational Electrical Testing Association; www.netaworld.org.

148. NFHS - National Federation of State High School Associations; www.nfhs.org.

149. NFPA - National Fire Protection Association; www.nfpa.org.

150. NFPA - NFPA International; (See NFPA).

151. NFRC - National Fenestration Rating Council; www.nfrc.org.

152. NGA - National Glass Association (The); (Formerly: Glass Association of North

America); www.glass.org.

153. NHLA - National Hardwood Lumber Association; www.nhla.com.

154. NLGA - National Lumber Grades Authority; www.nlga.org.

155. NOFMA - National Oak Flooring Manufacturers Association; (See NWFA).

156. NOMMA - National Ornamental & Miscellaneous Metals Association;

www.nomma.org.

157. NRCA - National Roofing Contractors Association; www.nrca.net.

158. NRMCA - National Ready Mixed Concrete Association; www.nrmca.org.

159. NSF - NSF International; www.nsf.org.

160. NSI - National Stone Institute; (Formerly: Marble Institute of America);

www.naturalstoneinstitute.org.

161. NSPE - National Society of Professional Engineers; www.nspe.org.

162. NSSGA - National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association; www.nssga.org.

163. NTMA - National Terrazzo & Mosaic Association, Inc. (The); www.ntma.com.

164. NWFA - National Wood Flooring Association; www.nwfa.org.

165. PCI - Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute; www.pci.org.

166. PDI - Plumbing & Drainage Institute; www.pdionline.org.

167. PLASA - PLASA; (Formerly: ESTA - Entertainment Services and Technology

Association); www.plasa.org.

168. RCSC - Research Council on Structural Connections; www.boltcouncil.org.

169. RFCI - Resilient Floor Covering Institute; www.rfci.com.

170. RIS - Redwood Inspection Service; www.redwoodinspection.com.

171. SAE - SAE International; www.sae.org.

172. SCTE - Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers; www.scte.org.

173. SDI - Steel Deck Institute; www.sdi.org.

174. SDI - Steel Door Institute; www.steeldoor.org.

175. SEFA - Scientific Equipment and Furniture Association (The); www.sefalabs.com.

176. SEI/ASCE - Structural Engineering Institute/American Society of Civil Engineers;

(See ASCE).

177. SIA - Security Industry Association; www.siaonline.org.

178. SJI - Steel Joist Institute; www.steeljoist.org.

179. SMA - Screen Manufacturers Association; www.smainfo.org.

180. SMACNA - Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association;

www.smacna.org.

181. SMPTE - Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers; www.smpte.org.

182. SPFA - Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance; www.sprayfoam.org.

183. SPIB - Southern Pine Inspection Bureau; www.spib.org.

184. SPRI - Single Ply Roofing Industry; www.spri.org.

185. SRCC - Solar Rating & Certification Corporation; www.solar-rating.org.

186. SSINA - Specialty Steel Industry of North America; www.ssina.com.

187. SSPC - SSPC: The Society for Protective Coatings; www.sspc.org.

188. STI - Steel Tank Institute; www.steeltank.com.

189. SWI - Steel Window Institute; www.steelwindows.com.

190. SWPA - Submersible Wastewater Pump Association; www.swpa.org.

191. TCA - Tilt-Up Concrete Association; www.tilt-up.org.

192. TCNA - Tile Council of North America, Inc.; www.tileusa.com.

193. TEMA - Tubular Exchanger Manufacturers Association, Inc.; www.tema.org.

194. TIA - Telecommunications Industry Association (The); (Formerly: TIA/EIA -

Telecommunications Industry Association/Electronic Industries Alliance);

www.tiaonline.org.

195. TIA/EIA - Telecommunications Industry Association/Electronic Industries Alliance; (See TIA).

196. TMS - The Masonry Society; www.masonrysociety.org.

197. TPI - Truss Plate Institute; www.tpinst.org.

198. TPI - Turfgrass Producers International; www.turfgrasssod.org.

199. TRI - Tile Roofing Institute; www.tileroofing.org.

200. UL - Underwriters Laboratories Inc.; www.ul.com.

201. UNI - Uni-Bell PVC Pipe Association; www.uni-bell.org.

202. USAV - USA Volleyball; www.usavolleyball.org.

203. USGBC - U.S. Green Building Council; www.usgbc.org.

204. USITT - United States Institute for Theatre Technology, Inc.; www.usitt.org.

205. WA - Wallcoverings Association; www.wallcoverings.org.

206. WASTEC - Waste Equipment Technology Association; www.wastec.org.

207. WCLIB - West Coast Lumber Inspection Bureau; www.wclib.org.

208. WCMA - Window Covering Manufacturers Association; www.wcmanet.org.

209. WDMA - Window & Door Manufacturers Association; www.wdma.com.

210. WI - Woodwork Institute; www.wicnet.org.

211. WSRCA - Western States Roofing Contractors Association; www.wsrca.com.

212. WWPA - Western Wood Products Association; www.wwpa.org.

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. This information is believed to be accurate as of the date of the Contract Documents.

1. DIN - Deutsches Institut fur Normung e.V.; www.din.de.

2. IAPMO - International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials;

www.iapmo.org.

3. ICC - International Code Council; www.iccsafe.org.

4. ICC-ES - ICC Evaluation Service, LLC; www.icc-es.org.

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. Information is subject to change and is up to date as of the date of the Contract Documents.

1. COE - Army Corps of Engineers; www.usace.army.mil.

2. CPSC - Consumer Product Safety Commission; www.cpsc.gov.

3. DOC - Department of Commerce; National Institute of Standards and Technology;

www.nist.gov.

4. DOD - Department of Defense; www.quicksearch.dla.mil.

5. DOE - Department of Energy; www.energy.gov.

6. EPA - Environmental Protection Agency; www.epa.gov.

7. FAA - Federal Aviation Administration; www.faa.gov.

8. FG - Federal Government Publications; www.gpo.gov/fdsys.

9. GSA - General Services Administration; www.gsa.gov.

10. HUD - Department of Housing and Urban Development; www.hud.gov.

11. LBL - Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory; Environmental Energy

Technologies Division; www.eetd.lbl.gov.

12. OSHA - Occupational Safety & Health Administration; www.osha.gov.

13. SD - Department of State; www.state.gov.

14. TRB - Transportation Research Board; National Cooperative Highway Research

Program; The National Academies; www.trb.org.

15. USDA - Department of Agriculture; Agriculture Research Service; U.S. Salinity

Laboratory; www.ars.usda.gov.

16. USDA - Department of Agriculture; Rural Utilities Service; www.usda.gov.

17. USDOJ - Department of Justice; Office of Justice Programs; National Institute of

Justice; www.ojp.usdoj.gov.

18. USP - U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention; www.usp.org.

19. USPS - United States Postal Service; www.usps.com.

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. This information is subject to change and is believed to be accurate as of the date of the Contract Documents.

1. CFR - Code of Federal Regulations; Available from Government Printing Office;

www.govinfo.gov.

2. DOD - Department of Defense; Military Specifications and Standards; Available from DLA Document Services; www.quicksearch.dla.mil.

3. DSCC - Defense Supply Center Columbus; (See FS).

4. FED-STD - Federal Standard; (See FS).

5. FS - Federal Specification; Available from DLA Document Services;

www.quicksearch.dla.mil.

a. Available from Defense Standardization Program; www.dsp.dla.mil.

b. Available from General Services Administration; www.gsa.gov.

c. Available from National Institute of Building Sciences/Whole Building

Design Guide; www.wbdg.org.

6. MILSPEC - Military Specification and Standards; (See DOD).

7. USAB - United States Access Board; www.access-board.gov.

8. USATBCB - U.S. Architectural & Transportation Barriers Compliance Board; (See

USAB).

E. State 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. This information is subject to change and is believed to be accurate as of the date of the Contract Documents.

1. CBHF; State of California; Department of Consumer Affairs; Bureau of Electronic and Appliance Repair, Home Furnishings and Thermal Insulation;

www.bearhfti.ca.gov.

2. CCR; California Code of Regulations; Office of Administrative Law; California Title 24 Energy Code; www.calregs.com.

3. CDHS; California Department of Health Services; (See CDPH).

4. CDPH; California Department of Public Health; Indoor Air Quality Program;

www.cal-iaq.org.

5. CPUC; California Public Utilities Commission; www.cpuc.ca.gov.

6. SCAQMD; South Coast Air Quality Management District; www.aqmd.gov.

7. TFS; Texas A&M Forest Service; Sustainable Forestry and Economic

Development; www.txforestservice.tamu.edu.

END OF SECTION 01 42 00

SECTION 01 77 00

CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary

Conditions and other Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

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

1. Documentation

2. Warranties.

3. Final cleaning.

4. Final Acceptance

1.3 Documentation

A. Provide as-built drawings reflecting any modifications made during construction.

B. Submit all operation and maintenance (O&M) manuals for installed equipment and systems.

C. Furnish warranties and guarantees as specified in the contract documents.

1.4 WARRANTIES

A. The warranty period shall begin upon the date of final acceptance by the Owner.

B. The Contractor shall repair or replace, at no cost to the Owner, any defects in materials or workmanship that arise within the warranty period.

C. The Contractor shall provide the Owner with a list of all manufacturer warranties, including contact information for claims and service requests.

1.5 FINAL CLEANING

A. Remove all construction debris, tools, and temporary facilities from the site.

B. Clean all affected surfaces, including floors, fixtures, and installed equipment.

1.6 Final Acceptance

A. Schedule and conduct a final walkthrough with the Owner and Clean all affected surfaces, including floors, fixtures, and installed equipment.

B. Address and correct any punch list items identified during the walkthrough.

C. Obtain written confirmation of project acceptance from the Owner.

END OF SECTION 01 77 00

SECTION 01 78 23

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for preparing operation and maintenance manuals, including the following:

1. Systems and equipment operation manuals.

2. Systems and equipment maintenance manuals.

1.2 SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATION MANUALS

A. Systems and Equipment Operation Manual: Assemble a complete set of data indicating operation of each system, subsystem, and piece of equipment not part of a system. Include information required for daily operation and management, operating standards, and routine and special operating procedures.

B. Content: In addition to requirements in this Section, include operation data required in individual Specification Sections and the following information:

1. System, subsystem, and equipment descriptions. Use designations for systems and equipment indicated on Contract Documents.

2. Operating procedures.

3. Wiring diagrams.

4. Control diagrams.

C. Descriptions: Include the following:

1. Product name and model number. Use designations for products indicated on

Contract Documents.

2. Manufacturer's name.

3. Equipment identification with serial number of each component.

4. Equipment function.

5. Operating characteristics.

6. Limiting conditions.

7. Performance curves.

8. Engineering data and tests.

9. Complete nomenclature and number of replacement parts.

D. Operating Procedures: Include the following, as applicable:

1. Startup procedures.

2. Routine and normal operating instructions.

3. Normal shutdown instructions.

4. Seasonal and weekend operating instructions.

E. Systems and Equipment Controls: Describe the sequence of operation, and diagram controls as installed.

F. Piped Systems: Diagram piping as installed and identify color coding where required for identification.

1.3 SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE MANUALS

A. Systems and Equipment Maintenance Manuals: Assemble a complete set of data indicating maintenance of each system, subsystem, and piece of equipment not part of a system. Include manufacturers' maintenance documentation, preventive maintenance procedures and frequency, repair procedures, wiring and systems diagrams, lists of spare parts, and warranty information.

B. Content: For each system, subsystem, and piece of equipment not part of a system, include source information, manufacturers' maintenance documentation, maintenance procedures, maintenance and service schedules, spare parts list and source information, maintenance service contracts, and warranties and bonds, as described below.

C. Manufacturers' Maintenance Documentation: Include the following information for each component part or piece of equipment:

1. Standard maintenance instructions and bulletins; include only sheets pertinent to product or component installed. Mark each sheet to identify each product or component incorporated into the Work. If data include more than one item in a tabular format, identify each item using appropriate references from the Contract Documents. Identify data applicable to the Work and delete references to information not applicable.

a. Prepare supplementary text if manufacturers' standard printed data are not available and where the information is necessary for proper operation and maintenance of equipment or systems.

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

3. Identification and nomenclature of parts and components.

4. List of items recommended to be stocked as spare parts.

D. Maintenance Procedures: Include the following information and items that detail essential maintenance procedures:

1. Test and inspection instructions.

2. Demonstration and training video recording, if available.

E. Maintenance and Service Schedules: Include service and lubrication requirements, list of required lubricants for equipment, and separate schedules for preventive and routine maintenance and service with standard time allotment.

F. Spare Parts List and Source Information: Include lists of replacement and repair parts, with parts identified and cross-referenced to manufacturers' maintenance documentation and local sources of maintenance materials and related services.

G. Warranties and Bonds: Include copies of warranties and bonds and lists of circumstances and conditions that would affect validity of warranties or bonds.

1. Include procedures to follow and required notifications for warranty claims.

END OF SECTION 01 78 23

SECTION 01 79 00

DEMONSTRATION AND TRAINING

1.1 SUMMARY

A. The training shall cover the proper operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of installed systems, including but not limited to equipment functionality, safety procedures, routine servicing, and emergency response protocols.

1.2 COORDINATION

A. Coordinate instruction schedule with Owner's operations. Adjust schedule as required to minimize disrupting Owner's operations and to ensure availability of Owner's personnel.

B. Coordinate instructors, including providing notification of dates, times, length of instruction time, and course content.

C. Coordinate content of training modules with content of approved emergency, operation, and maintenance manuals.

END OF SECTION 01 79 00

SECTION 02 41 19

SELECTIVE DEMOLITION

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. Work Included:

1. Demolish the concrete for the generator pad. Demolition and removal of the underground fuel tank, fuel lines, and day tank.

2. Removal of the existing generator, Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS), and associated power feed from the generator to the ATS.

3. Demolition and removal of selected underground piping and fuel systems.

4. Safe disposal of any residual fuel, inspection of removed fuel lines for contamination, and proper disposal as per environmental regulations.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Remove: Detach items from existing construction and dispose of them off-site unless indicated to be salvaged or reinstalled.

B. Remove and Reinstall: Detach items from existing construction, in a manner to prevent damage, prepare for reuse, and reinstall where indicated.

C. Existing to Remain: Leave existing items that are not to be removed and that are not otherwise indicated to be salvaged or reinstalled.

D. Dismantle: To remove by disassembling or detaching an item from a surface, using gentle methods and equipment to prevent damage to the item and surfaces; disposing of items unless indicated to be salvaged or reinstalled.

1.4 MATERIALS OWNERSHIP

A. Unless otherwise indicated, demolition waste becomes property of Contractor.

1.5 FIELD CONDITIONS

A. Owner will occupy portions of building immediately adjacent to selective demolition area. Conduct selective demolition so Owner's operations will not be disrupted.

B. Conditions existing at time of inspection for bidding purpose will be maintained by

Owner as far as practical.

C. Notify owner of discrepancies between existing conditions and Drawings before proceeding with selective demolition.

D. Storage or sale of removed items or materials on-site is not permitted.

E. Utility Service: Maintain existing utilities indicated to remain in service and protect them against damage during selective demolition operations.

1. Maintain fire-protection facilities in service during selective demolition operations.

1.6 COORDINATION

A. Arrange selective demolition schedule so as not to interfere with Owner's operations.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Regulatory Requirements: Comply with governing EPA notification regulations before beginning selective demolition. Comply with hauling and disposal regulations of authorities having jurisdiction.

B. Standards: Comply with ASSE A10.6 and NFPA 241.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Verify that utilities have been disconnected and capped before starting selective demolition operations.

B. Review Project Record Documents of existing construction or other existing condition and hazardous material information provided by Owner. Owner does not guarantee that existing conditions are same as those indicated in Project Record Documents.

C. An engineering survey of condition of building to determine whether removing any element might result in structural deficiency or unplanned collapse of any portion of structure or adjacent structures during selective building demolition operations.

1. Perform surveys as the Work progresses to detect hazards resulting from selective demolition activities.

D. Steel Tendons: Locate tensioned steel tendons and include recommendations for de-tensioning.

E. Verify that hazardous materials have been remediated before proceeding with building demolition operations.

1. Before selective demolition or removal of existing building elements that will be reproduced or duplicated in final Work, make permanent record of measurements, materials, and construction details required to make exact reproduction.

3.2 PREPARATION

A. Utility Services and Mechanical/Electrical Systems

1. Existing Services/Systems to Remain: Maintain services/systems indicated to remain and protect them against damage.

3.3 PROTECTION

A. Temporary Protection: Provide temporary barricades and other protection required to prevent injury to people and damage to adjacent buildings and facilities to remain.

1. Provide protection to ensure safe passage of people around selective demolition area and to and from occupied portions of building.

2. Provide temporary weather protection, during interval between selective demolition of existing construction on exterior surfaces and new construction, to prevent water leakage and damage to structure and interior areas.

3. Protect walls, ceilings, floors, and other existing finish work that are to remain or that are exposed during selective demolition operations.

4. Cover and protect furniture, furnishings, and equipment that have not been removed.

5. Comply with requirements for temporary enclosures, dust control, heating, and cooling specified in Section 01 50 00 "Temporary Facilities and Controls."

B. Remove temporary barricades and protections where hazards no longer exist.

3.4 SELECTIVE DEMOLITION, GENERAL

A. General: Demolish and remove existing construction only to the extent required by new construction and as indicated. Use methods required to complete the Work within limitations of governing regulations and as follows:

1. Proceed with selective demolition systematically, from higher to lower level.

Complete selective demolition operations above each floor or tier before disturbing supporting members on the next lower level.

2. Neatly cut openings and holes plumb, square, and true to dimensions required. Use cutting methods least likely to damage construction to remain or adjoining construction. Use hand tools or small power tools designed for sawing or grinding, not hammering and chopping. Temporarily cover openings to remain.

3. Cut or drill from the exposed or finished side into concealed surfaces to avoid marring existing finished surfaces.

4. Do not use cutting torches until work area is cleared of flammable materials. At concealed spaces, such as duct and pipe interiors, verify condition and contents of hidden space before starting flame-cutting operations. Maintain portable fire-suppression devices during flame-cutting operations.

5. Maintain fire watch during and for at least four (4) hours after flame-cutting operations.

6. Maintain adequate ventilation when using cutting torches.

7. Remove decayed, vermin-infested, or otherwise dangerous or unsuitable materials and promptly dispose of off-site.

8. Remove structural framing members and lower to ground by method suitable to avoid free fall and to prevent ground impact or dust generation.

9. Locate selective demolition equipment and remove debris and materials so as not to impose excessive loads on supporting walls, floors, or framing.

10. Dispose of demolished items and materials promptly. Comply with requirements in Section 01 74 19 "Construction Waste Management and Disposal."

B. Removed and Reinstalled Items:

1. Clean and repair items to functional condition adequate for intended reuse.

2. Pack or crate items after cleaning and repairing. Identify contents of containers.

3. Protect items from damage during…