Volume III - Specifications 1.9.24~1.doc

Colorado River Commission of Nevada

555 East Washington Avenue, Suite 3100

Las Vegas, Nevada 89101-1065

Boulder Flats Solar Interconnection Project

Contract No. CRCBF-14 Transmission Line & Switchyard Construction Volume III – Specifications

PWP-CL-2006-241

Issue: For Bid

January 9, 2024 Boulder Flats Solar Interconnection Project Contract No. CRCBF-14 Transmission Line & Switchyard Construction Contract Documents Table of Contents Volume I – Bidding Documents Section

Request for Bids

Bid Instructions

Procedures for Award of Construction Contracts

Bid Form

Bid Schedule

Bid Bond

Qualification Statement

Subcontractor Information

Volume II – Contract Form and Conditions Contract No. CRCBF-14, Transmission Line & Switchyard Construction

Performance Bond

Payment Bond

Guarantee Bond

Certificated of Insurance

General Conditions

Volume III – Specifications Summary of Work

Permits and Environmental Compliance

Environmental Compliance Requirements 1150A

Project Meetings, Schedules and Reports

Submittals

Security

Field Offices and Sheds

Temporary Barriers and Controls

Temporary Utilities and Facilities Project Identification and Signs

Contractor Furnished Equipment and Materials

Owner Furnished Equipment and Materials

Equipment and Material Substitutions

Manufacturer’s Field Service

Contract Closeout

Record Documents and Spare Parts

Boulder Flats Solar Interconnection Project

Contract No. CRCBF-14 Transmission Line & Switchyard Construction

Contract Documents Table of Contents

Volume III – Specifications Section

Final Cleaning

Warranties

Site Preparation and Earthwork

Fences and Gates

Crushed Rock Surface

Concrete Formwork

Concrete Reinforcement

Concrete

Spread Footer Foundations

Drilled Foundation Piers

Control Cables, Low Voltage Cables, Ground Cables, and Accessories

Conduits and Accessories

Cable Trench Installation

Lighting and Low Voltage Power

Switchyard Grounding

Signs

Installation of Owner Furnished Switchyard Steel 10100

Installation of Owner Furnished Switchyard Equipment 10200

Switchyard Bus, Connectors, Materials and Hardware 11100

Switchyard Testing 14100

Volume IV – Technical Specifications Volume V – Drawings

SECTION 1100

SUMMARY OF WORK

1.

Project Description. The Colorado River Commission of Nevada (Owner) has undertaken a project to build a new 230kV Switchyard and ten-mile long 230kV transmission line, located in Boulder City. Nevada.

2.

Work Covered by Contract Documents. This Contract, CRCBF-14, Transmission Line & Switchyard Construction, include two segments: 230kV Switch and Transmission Line. The order of precedence within these Contract Documents is as follows below. Contractor shall communicate with Owner of any conflict or contradictions.

1. Volume I, II, III

2. Volume V

3. Volume IV

230kV Switchyard

The first segment of this Contract includes the construction of a 230kV three breaker ring bus switchyard with provisions a future fourth breaker. There are three incoming 230kV transmission lines from the Newport Substation, Mead Substation, and Boulder Flats Collector Substation. The Contractor shall provide a complete installation and is responsible for the following per Contract Documents:

· Define and Execute erosion control plan

· Install site civil material, access road, and site grading

· Furnish and Install site fencing, gates and required hardware

· Creation, repair, and maintenance of access roads

· Install equipment foundations

· Install all Owner Furnished equipment described in Section 5 below.

· Furnish and Install switchyard ground grid, structure grounding and equipment grounding

· Furnish and Install below grade and above grade conduit

· Furnish and Install cable trench and control enclosure cable riser

· Furnish and Install bus support insulators

· Furnish and Install switchyard lighting

· Furnish and Install switchyard lightning protection

· Furnish and Install aluminum bus, conductor, and accessories

· Furnish and Install all cables, terminal blocks, and accessories required for a complete installation

· Furnish and Install communications equipment

· Furnish and Install signs and markers

· Furnish and Install all other Equipment and Materials as indicated and required for a complete installation

· Install Power Circuit Breaker SF6 gas

Transmission Line The second segment of this Contract includes the construction of a ten-mile long 230kV transmission line from the Collector Substation, constructed by Others, to the Boulder Flats Switchyard as mentioned above. This Contract also includes the cut-in of the existing 230kV Mead-Newport line. The Contractor shall provide a complete installation and is responsible for the following per Contract Documents:

· Install Owner Furnished equipment in Section 5 below.

· Install structure foundations

· Install transmission line structures and required assemblies

· Install structure grounding

· Install overhead conductor including conductor dampers

· Install OPGW wire, hardware, and splice boxes

· Furnish and Install signs and markers per section 33 05 26

· Installation, Repair and Maintenance of access roads and existing roads

· Furnish and Install of all other Equipment and Materials as indicated with Contract Documents or required for a complete installation

· Contractor shall furnish and install pipeline protection near Structure 4 3.

Project Location. The Project is generally located at the following coordinates, see Contract Documents for Switchyard location and Transmission line routing:

Latitude: 35°57’1.40°N

Longitude: 114°53’23.10’W

Boulder City, Nevada 4.

Milestone Dates. The Project has four major Milestone dates for the switchyard and transmission line as follows:

230kV Switchyard and Transmission Line 4.1 April 12, 2024 – Contractor mobilization to Boulder Flats Switchyard project site to establish pad and install fencing, move material from CRC and PAR yards to site within fenced bounds 4.2 April 12, 2024 – Begin procurement of materials (cable, conduit, grounding, bus support insulators, cable trench and cable riser into control enclosure, etc.)

4.3 November 19, 2024 – Contractor mobilization to Boulder Flats Switchyard project site to begin Switchyard and Transmission line construction.

4.4 March 25, 2025 – Switchyard ready for Testing and Commissioning

4.3 May 5, 2025 – Substantial Completion of the Switchyard and Transmission Line

4.5 May 6, 2025 – Energization of the Boulder Flats Switchyard and Transmission Line 4.6 May 13, 2025 – Final Completion of the Boulder Flats Switchyard and Transmission Line 5.

Owner-Furnished Equipment and Material.

5.1 Electrical Equipment and Materials that will be purchased by the Owner will be provided under the following contracts:

5.1.1 Contract CRCBF-01, Circuit Breakers. The circuit breakers for the Boulder Flats Solar Interconnection Project will be furnished by the Owner and at the project site. Contractor shall be responsible for receiving and unloading the circuit breakers from the truck, placing it on the appropriate concrete pads. Contractor shall also be responsible for installing the power circuit breakers at the site as indicated in the Contract Documents. The description and quantities are indicated in the Bill of Materials in Volume V.

5.1.2 Contract CRCBF-02, Control Enclosure. The control enclosure for the Boulder Flats Interconnection Solar Project will be furnished by the Owner. The Owner will receive and store the control enclosure from the manufacturer at the PAR Contractor Storage Lot. The Contractor shall be responsible for loading and transporting the control enclosure from the Owner’s storage location, see below, and unloading, storing and installing the Control Enclosure at the project site as indicated in the Contract Documents. The description and quantities are indicated in the Bill of Materials in Volume V.

Owner’s storage location:

PAR Contractor Storage Lot

13962 S Las Vegas Blvd

Henderson, NV 89044 5.1.4 Contract CRCBF-04, Station Service Transformer. The station service transformers for the Boulder Flats Interconnection Solar Project will be furnished by the Owner. The Owner will receive and store the station service transformers from the manufacturer at the Newport Substation Storage Yard. Contractor shall be responsible for loading and transporting the material from the Owner’s storage site and unloading, storing and installing the material as indicated in the Contract Documents. The description and quantities are indicated in the Bill of Materials in Volume V.

1350 Richard Bunker Way

Las Vegas, NV 89015

5.1.5 Contract CRCBF-05, Instrument Transformers. The Instrument Transformers for the Boulder Flats Interconnection Solar Project will be furnished by the Owner. The Owner will receive and store the Instrument Transformers from the manufacturer at the Newport Substation Storage Yard. Contractor shall be responsible for loading and transporting the material from the Owner’s storage site and unloading, storing and installing the material as indicated in the Contract Documents. The description and quantities are indicated in the Bill of Materials in Volume V.

5.1.6 Contract CRCBF-06, HV Disconnect Switch. The 230kV disconnect switches for the Boulder Flats Interconnection Solar Project will be furnished by the Owner. The Owner will receive and store the 230kV disconnect switches from the manufacturer at the Newport Substation Storage Yard. Contractor shall be responsible for loading and transporting the material from the Owner’s storage site and unloading, storing and installing the material as indicated in the Contract Documents. The description and quantities are indicated in the Bill of Materials in Volume V.

5.1.7 Contract CRCBF-07, Steel. The switchyard steel for the Boulder Flats Interconnection Solar Project will be furnished by the Owner. The Owner will receive and store the switchyard steel from the manufacturer at the Newport Substation Storage Yard. Contractor shall be responsible for loading and transporting the material from the Owner’s storage site and unloading, storing and installing the material as indicated in the Contract Documents. The description and quantities are indicated in the Bill of Materials in Volume V.

5.1.10 Contract CRCBF-10, Transmission Line Steel. The transmission line steel for the Boulder Flats Interconnection Solar Project will be furnished by the Owner. The Owner will receive and store the transmission line steel from the manufacturer at the Newport Substation Storage Yard. Contractor shall be responsible for loading and transporting the material from the Owner’s storage site and unloading, storing and installing the material as indicated in the Contract Documents. The description and quantities are indicated in Volume V.

5.1.11 Contract CRCBF-11, Hardware & Assemblies. The hardware & assemblies for the Boulder Flats Interconnection Solar Project will be furnished by the Owner. The Owner will receive and store the hardware & assemblies from the manufacturer at the Newport Substation Storage Yard. Contractor shall be responsible for loading and transporting the material from the Owner’s storage site and unloading, storing and installing the material as indicated in the Contract Documents. The description and quantities are indicated in Volume V.

5.1.12 Contract CRCBF-12, Conductor. The conductor for the Boulder Flats Interconnection Solar Project will be furnished by the Owner. The Owner will receive and store the conductor from the manufacturer at the Newport Substation Storage Yard. Contractor shall be responsible for loading and transporting the material from the Owner’s storage site and unloading, storing and installing the material as indicated in the Contract Documents. The description and quantities are indicated in Volume V.

5.1.13 Contract CRCBF-13, Fiber. The fiber for the Boulder Flats Interconnection Solar Project will be furnished by the Owner. The Owner will receive and store the fiber from the manufacturer at the Newport Substation Storage Yard. Contractor shall be responsible for loading and transporting the material from the Owner’s storage site and unloading, storing and installing the material as indicated in the Contract Documents. The description and quantities are indicated in Volume V.

5.2 Delivery dates are indicated in the following table for electrical equipment and materials that will be purchased by the Owner:

5.3 Owner's Responsibilities.

5.3.1 Arrange for delivery of Compliance Drawings, manufacturer's instructions, and certificates to Contractor.

5.3.2 Arrange and pay for Equipment and Material delivery.

5.3.3 Deliver Supplier's bill of materials to Contractor.

5.3.4 Inspect deliveries jointly with Contractor.

5.3.5 Submit claims for transportation damage.

5.3.6 Arrange for replacement of damaged, defective, or missing items.

5.3.7 Arrange for manufacturer's warranties, Bonds, Field Service, and inspections, as required.

5.4 Contractor’s Responsibilities.

5.4.1 Be responsible for the cost of repair or replacement of the Equipment and Materials by Bonding and Insurance required in Volume II.

5.4.2 Review one set of Compliance submittals as furnished by the Owner after review by the Owner. Submit to Owner a notification of any discrepancies or problems anticipated in the use of the Equipment and Materials.

5.4.3 Receive, handle, and unload Equipment and Materials at the delivery point, including uncrating and storage.

5.4.4 Promptly acknowledge receipt, inspect products jointly with Owner; record shortages and damaged or defective items on Material Receiving Form as provided by the Owner.

5.4.5 Protect products from damage and exposure to elements.

5.4.6 Assemble, install, connect, adjust, and finish Equipment and Materials as stipulated in the respective Sections of the Specifications.

5.4.7 Provide inspections required by public authorities.

5.4.8 Due to clearance issue at the bottom of the hills for Access Road 1, Contractor to design, price, and build road based on their own preferences.

5.4.8.1 Out of the Right Of Way access may be required

5.4.8.2 Contractor is responsible for developing access plan

5.4.9 Contractor shall expect blading, but no extensive grading for a majority of the roads the exception of Access Road 1. Switchbacking, or alternative entry point may be required for access to Structure 54 6.

Subsurface Conditions.

6.1.

Subsurface conditions to be provided to Contractor at a later date, see Volume I Section 200 for additional information.

7.

Work by Owner.

7.1 The Owner will perform electrical equipment tests, installation of relay settings and functional testing.

7.2.

The Owner shall develop the energization procedure and shall perform all switching to energize the Boulder Flats Solar Interconnection Switchyard and the Transmission Line.

7.3.

The Owner will operate and maintain the Project facilities upon Project Final Acceptance.

8.

Temporary Fencing. Contractor shall install temporary 7-foot high chain link fence panels with barbed wire as required by Owner.

9.

Switchyard Pad. Contractor shall grade the Boulder Flats Solar Interconnection to the elevations shown in Volume V, Drawings. Subgrade preparation shall require the import, placement and compaction of fill material in accordance with the Specifications. The Contactor shall include the cost of such subgrade preparation in their Bid.

10.

Contractor's Use Of Premises.

10.1 Limit the use of the Boulder Flats Solar Interconnect Switchyard site for storage and execution of the Work. Confine operations to areas within the Switchyard boundaries. Areas beyond the Switchyard boundaries are not to be disturbed without Owner’s prior approval.

10.2 Coordinate with other contractors, other parties, and Owner to avoid interference of operations.

10.3 Conduct operations as to ensure the least inconvenience to Owner, the general public, and agencies as indicated in Volume II, Section 1000, General Conditions.

11.

Work Sequence.

11.1 Construction sequence shall be determined by Contractor subject to meeting critical Milestone Dates to allow coordination with others.

11.2 Contractor shall schedule Work to provide the least possible interference to the activities of Owner and others.

12.

Outage Requirements.

12.1 The Contractor shall strictly adhere to the outage plan for the Project as developed by the Owner.

13.

Copies Of Contract Documents.

13.1 Furnished Copies. After execution of the Contract, the Contractor will be provided at no cost, the number of Contract Documents indicated in Volume I, Section 200, subsection 5.

13.2 Additional Copies. Additional copies of above documents will be supplied by Owner upon request at a cost of $100.00 per one set of Drawings and one set of Contract Documents.

14.

Site Conditions

14.1 The Project Site has the following Site Conditions:

14.1.1 Elevation 2054 ft

14.1.2 Design Temperatures (Outdoor Installation):

14.1.2.1 Maximum Dry Bulb: 119.2 °F

14.1.2.2 Minimum Dry Bulb: 13.0 °F

14.1.2.3 2% Design Wet Bulb: 69.1 °F

14.1.3 Design Temperatures (Outdoor Extremes):

14.1.3.1 Maximum Dry Bulb: 115.4 °F

14.1.3.2 Minimum Dry Bulb: 19.1 °F

14.1.3.3 Maximum Wet Bulb: 74 °F

14.1.4 IBC:

14.1.4.1 Seismic loads (IBC 2018, Section 1613):

14.1.4.1.1 Design Spectral Response Accelerations:

14.1.4.1.1.1 Short Period, Ss: 0.587

14.1.4.1.1.2 1 Second, S1: 0.188

14.1.4.1.1.3 Max. considered short period, SMS: 0.781

14.1.4.1.1.4 Max. considered 1-second, SM1: 0.419

14.1.4.1.1.5 5% damped design short period, SDS: 0.521

14.1.4.1.1.6 5% damped design 1-second, SD1: 0.279

14.1.4.1.2 Risk Category: IV

14.1.4.1.3 Site Class: D

14.1.4.1.4 Importance Factor, IE: 1.5

14.1.4.1.5 Seismic Design Category: D

14.1.4.1.6 Long-Period Transition Period, TL: 6 seconds

14.1.4.2 Wind Loads (IBC 2009, Section 1609):

14.1.4.2.1 Basic Wind Speed: V3s 109 mph

14.1.4.2.2 Exposure Category: C

14.1.4.2.3 Importance Factor: Iw: 1.0

14.1.4.2.4 Minimum Lateral Pressure: ps 16 psf

SECTION 1150

PERMITS AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE

1.

General.

1.1 Completeness of the list of permits provided is not guaranteed by the Owner. Contractor shall be responsible for determining and verifying the extent of permits required.

1.2 The Owner has or will obtain the permits specified below for Work on the Project.

1.3 The Contractor shall obtain all permits, other than those obtained by the Owner, required for the execution of work in accordance with the Contract Documents. Copies of these permits will be provided to the Owner.

1.4 The Owner may assist in the preparation and submittal of permits as specified.

1.5 The Contractor shall include in the Bid the cost of obtaining all necessary permits, including application fees and other costs, and the costs of complying with the conditions of all permits.

2.

Permits to be Obtained by Contractor.

2.1 Clark County Health District.

2.1.1 Air Pollution Control Division (APCD) Dust Control permit from the Clark County Health District. The dust permit application requires a description of proposed dust control measures. The permit will include a number of conditions, including agreement to suspend all or part of the permitted activities if satisfactory control of airborne particulates cannot be obtained, and possibly posting of a bond to assure performance of permit conditions. Contractor shall obtain the “dust” permit and comply with its requirements.

2.1.2 APCD Various Location permit. A permit is required for the use of any new stationary source or sources during construction with a potential to emit more than 70 tons per year of PM10 which is calculated on unit’s emissions at full capacity and continuous operation for 8,760 hours per year. Examples of sources include a concrete batching plant, a generator with a capacity greater than 500 brake horsepower, rock conveyors, and cement unloading facilities if cement it trucked to the site. Operating permits may be issued with conditions that specify emission limits, production rates, hours of operation, control methods, etc. Contractor shall be responsible for this permit. Alternatively, rented generators and other construction equipment may already have a permit to operate at “various location” in Clark County.

2.1.3 The Contractor will be required to subcontract our for a full time Environmental Monitor to oversee compliance with the BLM Grant, Biological Opinion document, and Environmental Protection Measures developed by SNWA and CRC. These documents can be seen in the Volume V Drawings – “Easement and Permitting”.

2.2 Clark County Fire Department. Clark County Fire Department Aboveground Fuel Storage Tank Permit. The Clark County Fire Department regulates the storage of flammable and explosive materials stored in aboveground tanks in the county. The permit application shall be submitted by Contractor to the Hazardous Materials (HazMat) Division of the Fire Department.

3.

Permits to be Obtained By Owner.

3.1 Nevada Division of Environmental Protection, Stormwater General Discharge Permit for Construction Activities. The Owner has obtained this permit on the behalf of the construction program. As a condition of contract award, the Contractor shall agree to comply with the terms and conditions of the permit. A copy of Permit No. GNV 0022241-30625 and Sections 3, 4, 5, and 6 of the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan and amendments will be provided for review prior to Contract Award.

4.

Compliance with Project Permits. The Contractor shall comply with all Project permits.

SECTION 1150A

ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 1200

PROJECT MEETINGS, SCHEDULES, AND REPORTS

1.

Project Meetings.

1.1 Preconstruction Conference.

1.1.1 Owner will administer a meeting within ten (10) days after the issuance of the Notice-to-Proceed, to review items stated in the following agenda and to establish a working understanding between the parties as to their relationships during conduct of the Work.

1.1.2 Preconstruction Conference Attendees.

1.1.2.1 Contractor and his superintendent.

1.1.2.2 Representative(s) of Owner.

1.1.2.3 At Owner's option, representatives of principal Subcontractors and Suppliers.

1.1.2.4 Other parties.

1.1.3 Agenda.

1.1.3.1 Construction schedules.

1.1.3.2 Completion times.

1.1.3.3 Liquidated damages.

1.1.3.4 Requests for extensions of time.

1.1.3.5 Critical Work sequencing.

1.1.3.6 Designation of responsible personnel (including Contractor's Safety Representative).

1.1.3.7 Subcontracts.

1.1.3.8 Project coordination.

1.1.3.9 Owner furnished Material and Equipment.

1.1.3.10 Contractor furnished Material and Equipment.

1.1.3.11 Survey and layout.

1.1.3.12 Right-of-way and easements.

1.1.3.13 Placement of signs and posters.

1.1.3.14 Procedures and processing of:

Field decisions.

Substitutions.

Submittals.

Change Orders.

Applications for payment.

1.1.3.15 Procedures for testing.

1.1.3.16 Procedures for maintaining record documents.

1.1.3.17 Use of Premises:

1.1.3.18 Work and storage areas.

1.1.3.19 Owner's requirements.

1.1.3.20 Construction facilities, controls, and construction aids.

1.1.3.21 Temporary utilities.

1.1.3.22 Safety and first‑aid.

1.1.3.23 Security.

1.1.3.24 Permits required for construction.

1.1.3.25 Education programs.

1.1.4 Location of Meeting. To be determined 1.1.5 Reporting. The Owner will prepare and distribute minutes of the meeting to Contractor. Contractor shall provide copies to Subcontractors and major Suppliers.

1.2 Progress Meetings.

1.2.1 Owner will schedule and administer a meeting a minimum of once each week. Representatives of the Owner and Contractor shall be present at each meeting. With Owner's concurrence, Contractor may request attendance by representatives of Subcontractors, Suppliers, or other entities concerned with current program or involved with planning, coordination, or performance of future activities. All participants in the meeting shall be familiar with the Project and authorized to conclude matters relating to the Work.

1.2.2 Contractor and each Subcontractor represented shall be prepared to discuss the current construction progress and any anticipated future changes to the schedule. Each Subcontractor shall comment on the schedules of Contractor and other Subcontractors and advise if their current progress or anticipated activities are compatible with that Subcontractor's Work.

1.2.3 If one Subcontractor is delaying another, Contractor shall issue such directions as are necessary to resolve the situation and promote construction progress.

1.2.4 Agenda.

1.2.4.1 Review of construction progress since previous meeting.

1.2.4.2 Field observations, interface requirements, conflicts.

1.2.4.3 Defective workmanship.

1.2.4.4 Requests from Owner.

1.2.4.5 Problems which impede construction schedule.

1.2.4.6 Off‑site fabrication.

1.2.4.7 Delivery schedules.

1.2.4.8 Submittal schedules and status.

1.2.4.9 Site utilization.

1.2.4.10 Temporary facilities and services.

1.2.4.11 Hours of Work.

1.2.4.12 Hazards and risks.

1.2.4.13 Housekeeping.

1.2.4.14 Quality and Work standards.

1.2.4.15 Change Orders.

1.2.4.16 Documentation of information for payment request.

1.2.4.17 Corrective measures and procedures to regain construction schedule if necessary.

1.2.4.18 Revisions to construction schedule.

1.2.4.19 Review of proposed activities for succeeding Work period.

1.2.4.20 Other business.

1.2.5 Location of Meetings. To be determined after award of the Contract.

1.2.6 Reporting. The Owner will prepare and distribute minutes of the meeting to Contractor. Contractor shall provide copies to Subcontractors and major Suppliers.

2.

Schedules and Reports.

2.1 Construction Progress Schedule.

2.1.1 Within ten (10) days following the Pre-construction conference, develop and submit the construction progress schedule. Base the schedule on the preliminary construction progress schedule contained in the Work Plan submitted with the Contractor’s Bid and incorporate review comments and other feedback from the Owner obtained during the Pre-construction conference. Submit four (4) copies to Owner for review and acceptance.

2.1.2 The schedule shall show the Work in a horizontal bar chart or other graphic format suitable for displaying scheduled and actual progress.

2.1.3 The schedule shall indicate phase of the Work; starting date, major milestones, and dates of Substantial Completion and final completion.

2.1.4 Breakdown Work phases into separate time bar for each significant construction activity entry, with dates Work is expected to begin and be completed. Within each time bar, indicate estimated completion percentage in 10% increments.

2.1.5 Scale and spacing shall allow room for notations and revisions. Sheet size shall be 11" x 17".

2.1.6 Revise the construction progress schedule after each meeting, event, or activity where revisions have been recognized and accepted.

2.1.7 Update and submit four (4) copies to Owner of the revised schedule at least once each month to show actual progress compared to the originally accepted schedule and any proposed changes in the schedule of remaining Work.

2.2 Daily Force Report.

2.2.1 Submit to the Owner a daily force report. The report shall be delivered not later than 9:00 a.m. of the work day following the report date and include, but not be limited to, the following:

2.2.1.1 The day of week and date.

2.2.1.2 Contractor name.

2.2.1.3 Report number.

2.2.1.4 Summary of work in process (segregated by Contractor and Subcontractor).

2.2.1.5 Details of work accomplished including quantities of work installed.

2.2.1.6 Summary of equipment working and where working.

2.2.1.7 Summary of manpower by trade for the Contractor and each Subcontractor.

2.2.1.8 Receipt of major equipment or materials.

2.3 Special Reports. When an event of an unusual and significant nature occurs at the site, prepare and submit a special report to Owner. List the chain of events, persons participating, response by Contractor's personnel, an evaluation of the results or effects, and similar pertinent information.

SECTION 1250

SUBMITTALS

1.

General Information.

1.1 Submittals to be provided by the Contractor for the Material and Equipment, or for Work to be furnished are identified in the sections providing the technical specifications for the Material and Equipment or Work.

1.2 Submittal Types.

1.2.1 Compliance Submittals are shop drawings, product data, and samples that are prepared by the Contractor and submitted by the Contractor to the Owner as a basis for approval. The Contractor must not proceed with the Work affected by or related to a Compliance Submittal until the Owner has approved such submittal.

1.2.1.1 Shop drawings include custom-prepared data of all types including drawings, diagrams, performance curves, material schedules, templates, installation and maintenance instructions, and similar information applicable to the Equipment.

1.2.1.2 Product data includes standard printed information on materials, products and systems; not custom-prepared for this Project, other than the designation of selections from available choices.

1.2.1.3 Samples include both fabricated and unfabricated physical examples of materials, and products; both as complete units and as smaller portions of units of testing and analysis.

1.2.2 Procedure Submittals are narrative descriptions and/or drawings provided by the Contractor describing the methods, techniques, Equipment and processes to be used to complete all or some portion of the Work. The Owner must review Procedure Submittals, but such review does not relieve the Contractor of its responsibility to determine its own means and methods for the Work.

1.2.3 Informational Submittals are those technical reports, administrative Submittals, certificates, and guarantees not defined as Shop Drawings, product data, or Samples.

1.2.3.1 Technical reports include laboratory reports, tests, technical procedures, technical records, and Contractor's design analysis.

1.2.3.2 Administrative Submittals are those nontechnical Submittals required by the Contract Documents or deemed necessary for administrative records. These Submittals include maintenance agreements, Bonds, Project photographs, physical work records, statements of applicability, copies of industry standards, Project record data, security/protection/safety data, and similar type Submittals.

1.2.3.3 Certificates and guarantees are those Submittals on Equipment and Materials where a written certificate or guarantee from the manufacturer or Supplier is called for in the Specifications.

1.3 Quality Requirements.

1.3.1 Submittals such as Shop Drawings and product data shall be of the quality for legibility and reproduction purposes. Every line, character, and letter shall be clearly legible. Drawings such as reproducibles shall be useable for further reproduction to yield legible hard copy.

1.3.2 Submittals must be of the quality for legibility and reproduction purposes. Every line, character and letter must be clearly legible. Drawings such as reproducibles must be useable for further reproduction to yield legible hard copies.

1.3.3 Documents submitted to Owner that do not conform to these requirements shall be subject to rejection by Owner, and upon request by Owner, Contractor shall resubmit conforming documents. If conforming Submittals cannot be obtained, such documents shall be retraced, redrawn, or photographically restored as may be necessary to meet such requirements. Contractor's (or his Subcontractor's) failure to initially satisfy the legibility quality requirements will not relieve Contractor (or his Subcontractors) from meeting the required schedule for Submittal of Shop Drawings and product data.

1.4 Language and Dimensions.

1.4.1 All words and dimensional units shall be in the English language.

1.4.2 Metric dimensional unit equivalents may be stated in addition to the English units.

1.5 Submittal Completeness.

1.5.1 Submittals shall be complete with respect to dimensions, design criteria, materials of construction, and other information specified to enable Owner to review the information effectively.

1.5.2 Where standard drawings are furnished which cover a number of variations of the general class of Equipment, each such drawing shall be individually annotated to describe exactly which parts of the drawing apply to the Equipment being furnished. Use hatch marks to indicate variations that do not apply to the Submittal. The use of "highlighting markers" is not an acceptable means of annotating Submittals. Such annotation shall also include proper identification of the Submittal permanently attached to the drawing.

1.5.3 Reproductions or copies of Contract Drawings or portions thereof will not be accepted as complete fabrication or erection drawings. Contractor may use a reproduction of Owner prepared Contract Drawings for erection drawings such as to indicate information on erection or to identify detail drawing references. Where the drawings are revised to show this additional Contractor information, Owner's title block is to be replaced with a Contractor's title block, and Owner's professional seal will be removed from the drawing. The Contractor shall revise these erection drawings for subsequent Owner revisions to the Contract Drawings.

1.6 Owner’s Use of Submittals. The Owner may copy and use for internal operations and staff training purposes any and all submittals required by this Contract and approved for final distribution, whether or not such documents are copyrighted, at no additional cost to the Owner. If permission to copy any such submittal for the purposes stated is unreasonably withheld from the Owner by the Contractor or any Subcontractor, manufacturer, or Supplier, the Contractor shall provide fifty (50) copies plus the number of copies required in the following subsection to be submitted for approval.

2. Compliance Submittals.

2.1 When Compliance Submittals are required for a Bid Item they shall include but not be limited to, the following:

2.1.1 Manufacturer’s specifications.

2.1.2 Catalog cut sheets, or parts thereof, of manufactured Equipment and Material.

2.1.3 Shop fabrication and erection drawings.

2.1.4 General outline drawings of Equipment and Material showing overall dimensions, location of major components, weights, and center of gravity, and location of required building openings and floor plates.

2.1.5 Detailed Equipment and Material installation drawings, showing foundation details, anchor bolt sizes and locations, base plate sizes, location of Owner’s connections, and all clearances required for erection, operation, and disassembly for maintenance.

2.1.6 Schematic diagrams for electrical items, showing external connections, terminal block numbers, internal wiring diagrams, and one-line diagrams.

2.1.7 Bills of material and spare parts lists.

2.1.8 Instruction books and operating manuals.

2.1.9 Material lists or schedules.

2.1.10 Performance tests on equipment by manufacturers.

2.1.11 Concrete mix design information.

2.1.12 Samples and color charts.

2.1.12 All drawings, catalogs, or parts thereof, manufacturer’s specifications and data, samples, instructions, and other information specified or necessary:

2.1.12.1 For Owner to determine that the Equipment and Materials conforms to the design concept and comply with the intent of the Contract Documents.

2.1.12.2 For the proper erection, installation, operation and maintenance of the Equipment and Materials which Owner will review for general content but not for substance.

2.1.12.3 For Owner to determine what supports, anchorages, structural details, connections, and services are required for the Equipment and Materials, and the effects on contiguous or related structures, equipment, and materials.

2.2 Transmittal of Submittals.

2.2.1 All Submittals of Equipment and Materials furnished by Subcontractors, manufacturers, and Suppliers shall be submitted to Owner by Contractor.

2.2.2 After checking and verifying all field measurements, transmit all Submittals to Owner for approval as follows:

2.2.3 Identify each Submittal by Project name and number, Contract title and number, and the Specification Section and Article number marked thereon or in the letter of transmittal. Unidentifiable Submittals will be returned for proper identification.

2.2.4 Check and stamp Submittals of Subcontractors, Suppliers, and manufacturers with Contractor's approval prior to transmitting them to Owner. Contractor's stamp of approval shall constitute a representation to Owner that Contractor has either determined and verified all quantities, dimensions, field construction criteria, materials, catalog numbers, and similar data, or Contractor assumes full responsibility for doing so, and that Contractor has coordinated each Submittal with the requirements of the Work and the Contract Documents.

2.2.5 At the time of each submission, call to the attention of Owner in the letter of transmittal any deviations from the requirements of the Contract Documents.

2.2.6 Make all modifications noted or indicated by Owner and return revised prints, copies, or Samples until approved. Direct specific attention in writing, or on revised Submittals, to changes other than the modifications called for by Owner on previous Submittals. After Submittals have been approved, submit copies thereof for final distribution. Prints of approved drawings transmitted for final distribution will not be further reviewed and are not to be revised. If errors are discovered during manufacture or fabrication, correct the Submittal and resubmit for review.

2.2.7 Following completion of the Work and prior to final payment, furnish record documents and approved Samples and Shop Drawings necessary to indicate "as constructed" conditions, including field modifications, in the number of copies specified. Furnish additional copies for insertion in Equipment instruction books and operating manuals as required. All such copies shall be clearly marked "PROJECT RECORD."

2.2.8 Work requiring a Submittal shall not be commenced or shipped until the Submittal has been stamped "Submittal Accepted" or "Submittal Accepted as Noted" by Owner.

2.2.9 Keep a copy or sample of each Submittal in good order at the Site.

2.3 Quantity Requirements.

2.3.1 Except as otherwise specified, transmit all Compliance Submittals in the quantity as follows:

2.3.1.1 Initial Submittal – Four (4) copies to the Owner. One (1) copy will be returned to the Contractor.

2.3.1.2 Resubmittals – Four (4) copies to Owner. One (1) copy will be returned to the Contractor.

2.3.1.3 Samples must be of sufficient size and quantity to clearly illustrate the functional characteristics of the product and its full range of color, texture, and pattern.

2.4.

Owner’s Review.

2.4.1 The Owner will review and return Compliance Submittals with appropriate notations. The Owner’s review action stamp will appear on all Compliance Submittals of the Contractor when returned by the Owner. The Owner’s acceptance of Compliance Submittals will not relieve the Contractor from his responsibility as stated in the Contract.

2.4.2 Compliance Submittal Action Stamp. Owner’s review action stamp, will appear on all Compliance Submittals of Contractor when returned by Owner. Review status designations listed on Owner’s action stamp are defined as follows:

2.4.1.1 SUBMITTAL ACCEPTED Signifies Equipment or Material represented by the submittal conforms to the design concept and complies with the intent of the Contract Documents. Copies of the Submittal are to be transmitted to Owner for final distribution.

2.4.1.2 SUBMITTAL ACCEPTABLE AS NOTED (REVISE & RESUBMIT) Signifies Equipment or Material represented by the Submittal as noted conforms to the design concept and complies with the intent of the Contract Documents. Contractor is to proceed with fabrication or procurement of the items and with related work in accordance with Owner’s notations and is to submit a revised Submittal responsive to notations marked on the returned Submittal or written in the letter of transmittal.

2.4.1.3 SUBMITTAL NOT ACCEPTED AS NOTED (REVISE & RESUBMIT) Signifies Equipment or Material represented by the Submittal appears to conform with the design concept and comply with the intent of the Contract Documents but information is either insufficient in detail or contains discrepancies which prevent Owner from completing his review. Contractor is to resubmit revised information responsive to Owner’s annotations on the returned Submittal or written in the letter of transmittal. Fabrication or procurement of items represented by the Submittal and related Work is not to proceed until the Submittal is acceptable.

2.4.1.4 SUBMITTAL NOT ACCEPTABLE (SUBMIT ANEW) Signifies Equipment or Material represented by the Submittal does not conform to the design concept or comply with the intent of the Contract Documents and is disapproved. Contractor is to submit Compliance Submittals responsive to the Contract Documents.

3. Procedure Submittals.

3.1 When required, transmit all Procedure Submittals in the quantity as follows:

3.2.1 Initial Submittal: Four (4) copies to the Owner. One (1) copy will be returned to the Contractor.

3.2.2 Resubmittals: Four (4) copies to the Owner. One (1) copy will be returned to the Contractor.

4.

Informational Submittals.

4.1 Informational Submittals are comprised of technical reports, administrative Submittals, and guarantees which relate to the Work, but do not require Owner approval prior to proceeding with the Work. Informational Submittals include:

4.1.1 Welder qualification tests.

4.1.2 Welding procedure qualification tests.

4.1.3 Field test reports.

4.1.4 Concrete cylinder test reports.

4.1.5 Certification on Materials:

4.1.6 Steel mill tests.

4.1.7 Brick and concrete masonry unit lab tests.

4.1.8 Paint lab tests.

4.1.9 Metal paneling lab tests.

4.1.10 Cement tests.

4.1.11 Soil test reports.

4.1.12 Temperature records.

4.1.13 Shipping or packing lists.

4.1.14 Job progress schedules.

4.1.15 Equipment and Material delivery schedules.

4.1.16 Progress photographs.

4.1.17 Warranties and guarantees.

4.2 Transmittal of Informational Submittals.

4.2.1 All informational Submittals furnished by Subcontractors, manufacturers, and Suppliers shall be submitted to Owner by Contractor unless otherwise specified.

4.2.2 Identify each informational Submittal by Project name and number, Contract title and number, and the Specification Section and Article number marked thereon or in the letter of transmittal. Unidentifiable Submittals will be returned for proper identification.

4.2.3 At the time of each submission, call to the attention of Owner in the letter of transmittal any deviations from the requirements of the Contract Documents.

4.3 Quantity Requirements.

4.3.1 Technical reports and administrative Submittals except as otherwise specified – two (2) copies.

4.3.2 Written Certificates and Guarantees - six (6) copies.

4.3.3 Test Reports – six (6) copies.

4.4 Owner's Review.

4.4.1 Owner will review informational Submittals for indications of Work, Equipment or Material deficiencies.

4.4.2 Owner will respond to Contractor on those informational Submittals which indicate Work , Equipment or Material deficiency.

SECTION 1300

SECURITY

1.

Site Usage.

1.1 During the Contractor’s Work, the Contractor shall occupy and control access to the Boulder Flats Solar Interconnection Switchyard.

2.

Contractor Security Program.

2.1 Contractor is responsible for security within its designated work area, and shall take measures it deems necessary.

2.2 The Contractor shall not rely on the Owner for security or protection of its personnel, materials, equipment or facilities. The Contractor may procure unarmed guard services for its own equipment and facilities, as it deems necessary and without conflict with this Section.

2.3 If the Contractor chooses to establish its own security:

2.3.1 Guards shall be employed by a licensed security guard firm. Submit a copy of the firm’s license and qualifications to the Owner.

2.3.2 Security guards shall be neat in appearance and dressed in a company uniform at all times. Each guard shall receive an orientation from SNWA prior to start of service. New guards shall not commence duty onsite before receiving this orientation.

2.3.3 Guards shall pass a background security check before employment. Submit documentation verifying the check before each individual guard comes reports for duty.

2.4 Contractor shall implement a security program compliant with this section. The program shall include:

2.4.1 Designating a single person as Contractor security coordinator.

2.4.2 Requiring attendance by the security coordinator at meetings called by the Owner.

2.4.3 Providing the Owner with a list of 24-hour emergency phone numbers for key Contractor personnel.

2.4.4 Prohibiting firearms from the any site location regarding the Boulder Flats Solar Interconnection Project.

2.4.5 Prohibiting dogs from the Project site.

2.4.6 Training employees periodically on restricted area procedures.

2.4.7 Prohibiting unauthorized personnel and vehicles from the Boulder Flats Solar Swtichyard site and establishing a procedure for issuing identification badges and temporary passes.

2.4.9 Notifying the Owner immediately of unauthorized persons and vehicles seen at the Project Sites or other security problems.

2.4.10 Coordinating all security requirements with Subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, manufacturer’s representatives, and others requiring presence at the Project Sites.

SECTION 1350

FIELD OFFICES AND SHEDS

1.

Field Offices.

1.1 At the option of the Contractor, a field office may be used. The field office shall be located at the site in a location approved by the Owner.

1.2 If used, provide trailers, mobile buildings, or buildings constructed with floors raised aboveground, with steps, landings, and railings at entrance doors.

1.3 Buildings shall be structurally sound and secure.

1.4 Provide appropriate type fire extinguishers at each office and storage area.

1.5 Maintain offices during progress of the Work.

1.6 Office shall be of size required for general use, with lights, heat, cooling, furnishings, and other necessary facilities and utilities required by Contractor's operations.

1.7 Keep approach walks free of debris.

Storage Sheds and Trailers.

2.1 On Site. Provide temporary buildings or trailers required for storage of Equipment and Materials installed under this Contract and those furnished by Owner or others under separate contract. Provide ventilation and heating as required by Equipment and Material stored.

2.2 Off Site. Advise Owner of any arrangements made for storage of Equipment and Materials in a place other than Owner's Site. Furnish evidence of insurance coverage in conformance with Volume II, Section 1000.

3.

Project Completion.

3.1 Remove field offices, storage sheds and trailers when no longer needed at the Site or when Work is completed.

3.2 At completion of Work, remove temporary buildings and trailers, foundations (if any), utility services, and debris.

SECTION 1400

TEMPORARY BARRIERS AND CONTROLS

1.

Safety and Protection of Work and Property.

1.1 Provide for the safety and protection of the Work as set forth in Volume II, Section 1000. Provide protection at all times against wind, dust, or heat so as to maintain all Work and Equipment and Materials free from injury or damage. At the end of each day, all new Work likely to be damaged shall be appropriately protected.

1.2 Notify Owner immediately at any time operations are stopped due to conditions that make it impossible to continue operations safely or to obtain proper results.

1.3 Property Other than Owners.

1.3.1 Provide for the safety and protection of property. Report immediately to the owners thereof and promptly repair damage to existing facilities resulting from construction operations.

1.3.2 The applicable requirements specified for protection of the Work shall also apply to the protection of existing property of others.

1.3.3 Before acceptance of the Work by Owner, restore all property affected by Contractor's operations to the original or better condition.

2.

Barriers.

2.1 Furnish, install, and maintain suitable barriers as required to prevent public entry, protect the public, and to protect the Work, existing facilities, and wildlife from construction operations. Remove when no longer needed or at completion of Work.

2.2 Barrier materials may be new or used, suitable for the intended purpose, but must not violate requirements of applicable codes and standards or regulatory agencies.

2.3 Barriers shall be of a neat and reasonable uniform appearance, structurally adequate for the required purposes.

2.4 Maintain barriers in good repair and clean condition for adequate visibility.

2.5 Relocate barriers as required by progress of Work.

2.6 Repair damage caused by installation and restore area to original or better condition. Clean the area.

3.

Environmental Controls.

3.1 Dust Control.

3.1.1 Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, and means required and shall carry out effective measures as required to comply with permits and wherever and as often as necessary to prevent its operation from producing dust in amounts damaging to property, cultivated vegetation, or domestic animals, or causing a nuisance to persons living in or occupying buildings in the vicinity. Contractor shall be responsible for any damage resulting from any dust originating from its operations. The dust abatement measures shall be continued until the Contractor is relieved of further responsibility by the Owner.

3.1.2 Contractor shall apply non-toxic soil stabilizers according to manufacturers' specifications to all inactive construction areas, or water at least twice daily, as needed to maintain adequate dust control.

3.1.3 Contractor shall enclose, cover, water (at least twice daily, or more frequently as needed), or apply non-toxic soil binders according to manufacturers' specifications on all exposed piles (i.e. gravel, sand, dirt) with a silt content of 5 percent or greater.

3.1.4 Contractor shall water active construction sites and unpaved roads at…