FAKZ172004-182106 Addendum No. 2.pdf

Date: 3 May 2021

To: SMSgt. William Hall

Subject: ADDENDUM NO. 2

Project: F-35 – REPAIR WEAPONS SHOP BLDG 1312

Job #: ANG# FAKZ172004 / 182106 / SSL# 16107 / 18075

From: David Donovan

The plans and Specifications for the F-35 - Renovate Weapons Shop BLDG 1312, dated December 2020 are amended as follows. (Where there are conflicts between the plans and specifications and the addendum, this addendum shall govern).

Item No. 1: Refer to specifications. Delete specification section 26 0100 “Electrical

General Items” and replace it with the attached specifications section 26 0100 “Electrical General Items” with a revised date of 3 May 2021.

Note: Revisions have been notated in bold italicized text.

End of Addendum #2

REPAIR WEAPONS SHOP, BUILDING 1312 TYPE B3 (100%) SUBMITTAL

187th Fighter Wing, Dannelly Field, Montgomery, AL December 2020 ANG Project Number: FAKZ172004 / 182106 SSL# 16107 / 18075 Revised 3 May 2021

GENERAL ITEMS 26 0100 - 1

SECTION 26 0100 - GENERAL ITEMS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 SCOPE

A. The intent of these specifications and accompanying drawings is to describe and provide for all labor, equipment, and materials necessary for a complete installation of electrical wiring.

B. The drawings and specifications shall be considered as complementary one to the other, so that materials and workmanship indicated, called for or implied by one and not the other shall be supplied and installed as though specifically called for by both. Omissions from the drawings and specifications or the mis-description of details of work which are evidently necessary to carry out the intent of the drawings and specifications, or which are customarily performed shall not relieve the Electrical Contractor from performing said work. In any case of conflicting or incorrect information, the matter shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer Representative who shall make a deposition in writing. Any adjustment by the Contractor shall be at the Contractor's own risk and expense. These electrical drawings are diagrammatical only. Do not scale these drawings.

C. For the purpose of these documents (Electrical Specs and drawings) the following definitions shall apply:

Exposed - Conduit or other equipment installed such that it is visible on finished walls, finished ceilings or structure.

Concealed - Conduit or other equipment installed such that it is not visible without removing building finishes.

1.02 WORK REQUIRED

A. Furnish labor and materials to complete electric work as shown on drawings or herein specified. Work shall consist of but shall not be limited to the following:

1. Complete electric light and power system.

2. Connection of all switchboards, panelboards, circuit breakers, power outlets, convenience outlets, switches, lighting fixtures, and/or any other equipment forming a part of the electrical system.

3. Provide complete fire alarm system.

4. Lighting control system.

5. Complete emergency lighting and power system.

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6. Connection of electrical equipment mentioned in this section or noted on drawings, whether furnished by Electrical contractor or others.

7. Installation of all starters. Except where specified otherwise starters will be furnished by Mechanical Contractor or Plumbing contractor or furnished integral with equipment.

8. Installation and furnishing of disconnect and safety switches.

9. Power wiring and connection of starters and motors, including control wiring where indicated on plans.

11. Complete generator, automatic transfer switches and safe building installation. (Deleted per Addendum #2)

1.03 PROGRESS

A. Electrical Contractor shall coordinate his work so as to conform to progress of the work of other trades.

1.04 CODES, PERMITS, AND ORDINANCES

A. This contractor shall comply with all state laws and regulations applicable to electrical installations, and shall obtain all permits necessary for its installation paying all fees in connection there with.

B. All electrical work and material shall conform to the following codes and regulations:

1. The 2020 N.E.C. and amendments.

2. Requirements of the state and local city code authorities.

3. Requirements of the local utility companies.

4. Requirements of the local telephone company.

5. National Electrical Manufacturer's Association.

6. Requirements of National Fire Protection Association Codes.

7. Requirements of International Building Code.

1.05 PROTECTION OF EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE OF MATERIALS

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A. The Electrical Contractor shall be responsible at all times for all work damaged by him in executing his contract, and any work damaged shall be replaced, and placed in proper working condition at no additional cost to Government.

B. The construction premises shall be kept clean and free of scrap materials at all times. The General Contractor shall designate the storage space at the site and/or in the building and the Electrical Contractor shall be responsible for the storage of his tools and materials.

1.06 GUARANTEE AND APPROVAL

A. The electrical installation shall be made by competent mechanics, under the supervision of a full-time foreman, all of whom shall be duly certified by local authorities. The entire installation shall be subject to the Government’s inspection final approval, and acceptance.

B. Furnish the Architect with a written guarantee countersigned by the General Contractor, stating that if any workmanship or material executed under this section proves defective within one (1) year after final acceptance, such defects and all other work damaged thereby will be made good by him without charge to the Government.

1.07 STANDARDS OF MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP

A. All materials and equipment shall be new and shall be listed as approved by the Underwriter's Laboratories, Inc. in every case where a standard has been established for the particular type of material in question. This requirement applies to all sections of Division 26 in these specifications.

B. All work required under this section shall be first class in all respects with particular emphasis on neatness and workmanship. The Architect and/or Engineer will judge the quality of workmanship.

C. The Electrical Contractor shall base his proposal on the materials specified herein and on the plans. Reference to a particular product by the manufacturer, trade name or catalog number establishes the quality standards of materials and equipment required for this installation and is not intended to exclude products equivalent in quality and similar in design. Materials recognized by the National Electrical Manufacturer's Association as equivalent to those specified will be accepted. The electrical contractor must obtain, ten (10) days prior to bid, written approval of any substitutions which he proposes to make. The Engineer reserves the right to decide the equality of proposed equivalents in lieu of those specified.

1.08 ALLOWANCES

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A. Make allowance in bid for moving, prior to installation or during rough-in, any lighting fixture, wiring device, fusible disconnect switch, motor controller, power or lighting panelboard or equipment item (whether furnished by this Contractor or others) and requiring electrical connections a distance of 6'-0" or less from the locations shown on the drawings without additional cost to the Government as a result of job conditions or the Government's request.

B. Contractor shall coordinate specifically exact location of electrical equipment prior to installation to avoid conflict with other trades. Any conflicts shall be brought to the Contracting Officer Representative’s attention so that the conflict can be properly resolved.

C. Electrical contractor shall include in their price to provide and install 10 extra exit lights. Exit lights shall be equal to the most expensive exit light model specified on the lighting fixture schedule shown on the plans. Location of exit lights to be determined during life safety inspection.

1.09 TESTING AND BALANCING

A. Make any tests, which may be required by the Inspection Agencies having jurisdiction thereof, or the Government, in connection with the operation of the Electrical Systems to the buildings.

B. Where a test is specified, submit the protocol for the test for review prior to performing the tests; and provide a report of the test results.

C. Where testing to a NETA acceptance testing specification is specified the intent is for the Contractor to retain a NETA Accredited Company to perform the test and submit the report. The Contractor many elect to self-perform if they are a NETA Accredited Company. Submit certification of accreditation for the performing contractor

1.10 TRENCHING AND BACKFILLING

A. Do all excavation necessary for installation of work. Backfill trenches and excavations after work has been installed and inspected. Removing all surplus earth.

B. Backfill within the building and under paved area shall meet compaction requirements established under other sections of these specifications and fill material shall be pit run gravel or similar granular material.

1.11 SHOP DRAWINGS AND SUBMITTAL DATA

A. The Contractor shall submit a list of items proposed for use. He shall also submit catalog data and shop drawings on proposed systems and their components, panelboards, safety switches, starters and contactors, transformers, lighting

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fixtures, floor boxes, time switches, and wiring devices and plates. Where substitutions alter the design or space requirements, the Contractor shall defray all items of cost for the revised design and construction including costs to all allied trades involved. Contractor shall review and approve shop drawings and data prior to submission to the Government. Data shall be submitted within thirty (30) days after the contract is awarded. Provide electronic copies of drawings unless hard copies are required by the general conditions. Each submittal data section shall be covered with an index sheet listing contractor, supplier, etc., and an index to the enclosed submittals.

B. Each major section of submittals such as power equipment, lighting equipment, fire alarm, intercom, etc., shall be secured in a booklet or stapled with a covering index which lists the following information:

1. General contractor with phone number and project manager.

2. Sub-contractor with phone number and project manager.

3. Supplier of equipment with phone number and person responsible for this project.

4. Index of each item covered in submittal and model number as proposed in the attached.

5. Any deviation from contract documents shall be specifically noted on submittal cover index and boldly on specific submittal sheet.

6. Any of the above information not included with submittals may result in the entire package being returned and not reviewed.

C. Each section of submittal will be furnished complete. Incomplete sections will not be reviewed and will be returned.

D. Contractor shall review approved shop drawings and submittal data in detail.

Electrical plans are diagrammatical. Contractor shall adjust equipment locations and electrical connection requirements as indicated in approved shop drawings.

E. Electrical contractor shall submit written verification that he has coordinated all electrical requirements for HVAC and plumbing equipment with mechanical and plumbing subcontractors. Written document shall indicate any difference between design requirements and actual verified requirements and shall recommend solutions to any conflicts found. See “EXAMPLE” form and blank form at end of this section. “EXAMPLE” shows type of information that is required.

NOTE: Electrical submittals will be returned if this document is not included.

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F. Electrical contractor shall submit drawings, to scale (¼” = 1’), showing layout of proposed equipment in electrical rooms or electrical spaces. Drawings shall show panelboards, switchboards, disconnect switches, transformers, HVAC units, plumbing equipment, etc. Drawings shall indicate actual dimensions of equipment to be used on this project. Proper clearances, in accordance with the National Electrical Code, must be maintained. The general contractor shall sign saying he has seen this drawing.

G. Submittals shall be in electronic PDF format and emailed through the channels.

Submittals shall be printed to PDF format from a computer. Scans will not be accepted. If the engineer deems the submittals unreadable, then they will be rejected and returned.

1.12 PROJECT CLOSE-OUT

A. Prior to issuance of certificate for final payment, submit to the Contracting Officer Representative and obtain his approval of the following:

1. Record Drawings (As-Builts): Provide record drawings showing all revisions to contract documents including addenda and change orders.

2. Written certification of any special systems including, but not limited to, fire alarm and intercom (3 copies).

3. Equipment operating and maintenance manuals (3 copies).

4. Equipment submittal data (3 copies).

5. Equipment and system warranty dates and guarantee (3 copies).

6. Recommended maintenance schedule for equipment and systems (3 copies).

7. List of Government personnel with signatures indicating who has received training and operating instructions for each electrical system or special equipment (3 copies).

8. Test Results or start-up report for any equipment or special systems (3 copies).

9. Provide an electronic copy of all documents to the Contracting Officer Representative.

10. Coordinate other closeout requirements required by Division 1.

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1.13 SPECIAL TRAINING

A. Contractor shall explain and demonstrate all systems to the Government.

Contractor shall obtain signature of the Contracting Officer Representative on a document indicating that he is satisfied with explanation and demonstration of all electrical systems.

B. After completion of work, contractor shall provide special training and operating instructions for each system. This training and instruction shall be as necessary for the Government to be familiar with system operation but shall not be more than eight (8) hours for any one system.

C. Special training shall be provided for the following systems:

1. General Electrical – Light fixtures and lamps, lighting controls, panelboards, transformers, etc.

2. Fire Alarm and Mass Notification System.

3. Structured Cabling System.

D. After training and instruction is complete and the Government is satisfied, provide a document for each system stating the Government has received special training and instruction and is completely satisfied with his understanding of system operation. Have the Contracting Officer Representative sign this document and submit with project close-out information.

1.14 ELECTRICAL SERVICE

A. Service shall extend from new main panel from new padmounted transformer.

B. The service voltage shall be 277/480 volt, 3 phase, 4 wire 60 hertz with grounded solid neutral.

C. Provide all material and labor as to produce a complete installation meeting the plans and specs.

Contractor shall be responsible for the following:

1. Furnish and install underground secondary service feeder from padmount transformer to main panel.

2. Furnish and install existing electrical meter.

3. Replace existing padmounted transformer with new transformer as shown on the plans.

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E. The existing primary distribution system is owned and operated by the Government.

F. Service equipment shall be legibly marked in the field with the maximum available fault current. The field markings shall include the date the fault current calculation was performed and shall be of sufficient durability to withstand the environment involved. Contractor is responsible for calculation and proper markings and must comply with NEC 110.24. Field marking shall utilize the same method as panelboard nameplates or labels and shall be on outside cover of Nema 1 panels and on inside of Nema 3R panels.

1.15 HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING

A. The Electrical Contractor shall furnish all branch circuit wiring to motors, exhaust fans, unit heaters, and air handling units as shown on the drawings to provide a complete system of wiring for power. Control equipment and control circuit wiring which is not shown on Electrical Plan will be by the Heating and Air Conditioning Contractor. Provide control conduits as shown on plan with pullwires where empty and with wire when indicated.

B. Starters shall be furnished by Mechanical or Plumbing Contractor or shall be an integral part of equipment. Where loose starters are furnished, electrical contractor shall install and wire starters for proper operation even if not specifically shown on drawings. Starters in motor control centers shall be furnished and installed by electrical contractor.

C. All wiring on exterior of building shall be in rigid galvanized conduit or liquid-tight flexible steel conduit and shall be completely waterproofed.

D. Thermostat outlets shall be furnished and installed by Mechanical Contractor.

E. Should the manufacturer's data of the equipment furnished on the job indicate circuit breaker protection meets their requirements then non-fused disconnect switches will be acceptable as per local codes and ordinances. If the manufacturer's data indicates that fuses are required, then the disconnect switches shall be fused type. Electrical Contractor must verify this with Mechanical Contractor.

F. Electrical contractor shall coordinate exact electrical wiring requirements for HVAC and plumbing equipment with Mechanical and Plumbing subcontractors prior to rough-in being done.

G. Electrical contractor shall submit (along with shop drawings) written verification that he has coordinated all electrical requirements for HVAC and plumbing equipment with mechanical and plumbing subcontractors. Written document shall indicate any difference between design requirements and actual verified

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requirements and shall recommend solutions to any conflicts found. See “EXAMPLE” form and blank form at end of this section. “EXAMPLE” shows type of information that is required.

H. Electrical contractor shall coordinate exact layout of HVAC equipment in mechanical rooms, electrical rooms, storage rooms, etc. with mechanical contractor to avoid conflicts with electrical equipment. Contractor shall adjust electrical equipment locations slightly to achieve adequate space and proper clearance requirements. Severe conflicts shall be brought to the Contracting Officer Representative’s attention for a resolution.

I. Refer to detail on drawings for mounting of disconnect switch and specific wiring requirements at outdoor HVAC equipment.

1.16 EMPTY CONDUITS

A. Where conduits in which no wiring is installed are indicated on the drawings, a #14 gauge galvanized iron plastic line with 200-lb tensile strength (revised per Addendum No. 1) pullwire shall be installed. Leave 18-inch free ends at all outlets, boxes, cabinets and terminations.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

Not applicable.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

Not applicable.

END OF SECTION

(See Attachment A)