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Prescribed by GSA – FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

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SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/ SERVICES

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QUANTITY UNIT

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UNIT PRICE

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AMOUNT

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ITEM NO.

Carter's Reversing Switches Replacement CRSR12

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Job Carters Unit #3

FFP

Reversing Switch Supply/Install.

See Attached Bid Schedule FOB: Destination

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: W31XNJ52012416

NET AMT

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0002 1 Job Carters Unit #4

FFP

Reversing Switch Supply/Install

See Attached Bid Schedule FOB: Destination

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: W31XNJ52012416

NET AMT

SECTION 01 11 00.00 26 SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

The work to be performed under this Contract consists of providing the labor, equipment, and materials to replace the existing Reversing Switches at the Carters Pumped Storage Plant. The work includes electrical work and incidental related work including, but not limited to, the following:

1.1.1 Base Work

The following tasks will be considered basic to the contract and will be performed upon award of the contract.

a. Removal and disposal of existing Motor Operated Reversing Switches, controls, and concrete footings.

b. Furnishment and Installation of new SF6 circuit breakers and concrete pads.

c. Any required modifications to bus work to accommodate the new breakers.

d. Reuse of existing power and control cable from Motor Operated

Reversing Switches for installation between the new breakers and the switchyard loadcenter.

e. Ensuring that Kirk Key Interlock system is properly coordinated.

f. Installation of new conduit from SF6 breaker control cabinets to existing penetrations into the swichyard ductbank.

g. Inspection of structural supports for bus to new breakers.

h. SF6 Circuit Breakers Training for government personnel.

1.1.1.1 Optional Work

The following tasks will be considered optional to the contract and will be awarded at the discretion of Mobile District.

a. Replacement of power and control cables for connections to new breakers if reuse is not possible.

b. Repair or replacement of structural supports for bus to new breakers.

1.2 SPECIFICATIONS

Technical specifications LISTED BELOW cover the detailed requirements for the equipment and services listed in the Schedule.

SECTION

00 41 00

01 10 00 01 10 10.01 26 01 11 00.00 26 01 22 00.00 26

TITLE

BID SCHEDULES

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

CONTRACTOR'S OPERATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

SUMMARY OF WORK

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

SECTION 01 11 00.00 26 Page 1

SPECS

PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 00 - PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

00 41 00 BID SCHEDULES

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 10 10.01 26 CONTRACTOR'S OPERATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

01 11 00.00 26 SUMMARY OF WORK

01 22 00.00 26 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

DIVISION 03 - CONCRETE

03 30 70 CONCRETE FOR MINOR STRUCTURES

03 60 00.00 26 CONCRETE DEMOLITION AND REPAIR

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 48 00.00 26 SEISMIC RESTRAINT FOR MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL

26 05 00.00 26 GENERAL ELECTRICAL WORK

26 05 19.00 26 INSULATED WIRE AND CABLE

26 08 01.00 26 SYSTEMS COMMISSIONING

DIVISION 33 - UTILITIES

33 00 00.00 26 SITE CIVIL INSTALLATION OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

33 75 19.00 26 OUTDOOR SULFUR HEXAFLUORIDE GAS (SF6) CIRCUIT BREAKERS,

245 KV

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PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1

DOCUMENT 00 41 00 Page 1

SECTION 00 41 00

BID SCHEDULES

Carters Reversing Switches Replacement

Item

Description

Estimated

Unit

Quantity Price Amount

BASE BID ITEMS:

0001 Mobilization and Demobilization 1 LS XXXX $

0002 Remove & Dispose of Reversing Switches and Concrete Footings

4 Ea XXXX $

0003 Furnish Circuit and Install 245kV SF6 Breakers

4 Ea XXXX $

0004 Furnish Circuit the Services of a 245kV Breaker Erecting Engineer

1 Job XXXX $

0005 Systems Testing and Commissioning 1 Job XXXX $

0006 Furnish Training of Government 1 Job XXX $ Personnel for Circuit Breakers

Quantity

Price

Amount

Total Base Item Price $

OPTIONAL BID ITEMS:

Quantity Price Amount

Install New Cables

Job

XXXX

0008 Replace Bus Structural Suppports 1 Job XXXX $

Total Optional Item Price

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TOTAL CONTRACT PRICE $

1.2 OPTIONAL BID ITEMS

The Government may require the delivery of the bid item(s) identified in the Bid Schedule as an "(OPTIONAL)" item. The quantities for these items may be increased or decreased or the item(s) may not be used at all, at the discretion of the Government. The unit price or amount of optional items will remain unchanged whether the quantities are increased or decreased. The Government may use optional items by written notice to the Contractor commencing from the date of contract award through the date the contract is closed, unless otherwise specified herein.

1.3 ESTIMATED BID ITEM

The quantity for Bid Items marked EST is estimated and may be increased or decreased at the discretion of the Government.

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SECTION 01 10 10.01 26 Page 3

SECTION 01 10 10.01 26

CONTRACTOR'S OPERATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

1.1 GENERAL

This section covers the general requirements applicable to specific Contractor's operations or equipment for work performed on site.

1.2 REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referenced to in the text by basic definition only.

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)

EM 385-1-1 (2008; Errata 1-2010; Changes 1-3 2010;

Changes 4-6 2011) Safety and Health Requirements Manual

ER 385-1-31 (2009) The Control Of Hazardous Energy

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)

DOT Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices

For Streets and Highways

AASHTO American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials

1.3 SUBMITTALS

Submittals required by this section of the Technical Specifications shall be for Government approval (G) or for information only, and shall be submitted as stated below in accordance with Section 01 33 00.

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

a. Roadway access agreement, a minimum of 30 calendar days prior to use, paragraph 1.4.1.

b. Location of job-site office(s), a minimum of 90 calendar days prior to office erection, paragraph 1.4.3. G

c. Content and location of signage, a minimum of 5 calendar days prior to erection, paragraph 1.4.3. G

d. Method of identifying Contractor's vehicles, a minimum of 90 calendar days prior to the start of site work, paragraph 1.5.2. G

e. Procedure for identification and control of employees entering or leaving site, a minimum of 90 calendar days prior to the start of site work, paragraph 1.5. G

f. Contractor's working hours, shifts, and days of the week to be worked, including an estimate of the number of employees working per shift, a minimum of 120 calendar days prior to the start of site work, SECTION 01 10 10.01 26 Page 4 paragraph 1.6.2. G

g. Location of Contractor's sanitation facilities, a minimum of 90 calendar days prior to office erection, paragraph 1.8.1. G

h. Temporary utility connections, a minimum of 5 calendar days prior to the connection, paragraph 1.9.1. G

i. Project reports giving project status, activities, and current project schedules within the first week of each month of site work, paragraph 1.13.

j. Site work schedule, paragraph 1.15. G

k. An up-to-date list of all plant and equipment, with the end-of-month request for payment throughout the life of the contract, paragraph 1.19.

l. A planned method of transportation and operation of cranes and other heavy equipment, a minimum of 90 calendar days prior to their transportation and site operation, paragraph 1.20.1. G

m. List of equipment and materials proposed for temporary storage within Government allocated staging areas, a minimum of 20 calendar days prior to their storage, paragraph 1.21. G

n. Method and plan of protection of materials and equipment, a minimum of 90 calendar days prior to the start of site work or in areas to be protected, paragraph. 1.24. G

o. Location of Contractor's miscellaneous buildings, a minimum of 30 calendar days prior to their erection, paragraph 1.25. G

p. Any scaffolding, ladder, stairway, or other access schemes proposed, a minimum of 90 calendar days prior to their installation and use, paragraph. 1.28. G

q. Location of disposal area and plan for safe disposal of material, a minimum of 90 calendar days prior to the disposal, paragraph 1.29. G

r. Qualifications and identification of Contractor's agent(s), a minimum of 90 calendar days prior to the start of site work, paragraph

1.37.1. G

u. Organization chart, a minimum of 10 calendar days prior to the start of site work, and updated weekly thereafter to reflect the current organization, paragraph. 1.37.2.1.

s. List of personnel working on the site, a minimum of 10 calendar days prior to the start of site work and updated weekly thereafter to reflect a current listing, paragraph. 1.37.2.2.

SD-07 Certificates

a. Blockage of roadway lane(s), with description of traffic control measures, a minimum of 24 hours, excluding weekends, prior to the blockage, paragraph 1.4.1. G

b. Request to change schedule of regular work hours, etc., 48 hours in advance of change in schedule, paragraph 1.6.2. G

c. Request for copies of the Carters Pumped Storage Plant Safe Clearance Procedure program, paragraph 1.16.

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d. Notice of finding damaged equipment or other abnormal conditions of equipment or parts, four hours after discovery, paragraph 1.23.

e. Request for copies of data and drawings, at Contractor's discretion, paragraph 1.36.

1.4 WORK AREAS AND ACCESS

1.4.1 Access Roads, General

No new access roads are required. Any Contractor caused damage to existing roadways that are used for access purposes shall be repaired and the surface shall be restored to its pre-damaged condition, less normal wear.

Special requirements of the property owner or State and County authorities with which the Contractor is expected to comply for use of existing roadways, such as traffic regulations, load limits, maintenance and dust control during construction, restorations, or improvements after completion of the work, will be agreed to in writing by the Contractor and the party or parties concerned. A copy of the roadway access agreement shall be furnished to the Contracting Officer before use of roadways begin. Both lanes of roads shall not be blocked by the Contractor. If one lane is blocked, the Contractor shall provide the necessary flaggers, based on the visibility, to control traffic. The Government shall be notified in advance of any blockage of roadway lane(s). The Government will make the final determination on whether adequate traffic control measures have been taken.

1.4.2 Access By Government Personnel

Clear access shall be maintained for Government personnel and equipment through all work areas.

1.4.3 Contractor's Office Area and Employee Access

The Contractor's job-site office shall be located as shown on the contract drawings. Any alternate job-site office location shall be submitted for approval as location of job-site office(s). The project areas off-limits to Contractor personnel will be as designated by the Contracting Officer.

Salespersons or personnel seeking employment will not be permitted inside the powerhouse. Signs may be erected outside the powerhouse containing instructions for personnel seeking the Contractor. The content and location of signage shall be submitted for approval.

1.4.4 Government Roadways

Access to the work areas in the switchyard by heavy construction vehicles or truck cranes, shall be limited. These areas are load limited to HS-20-44 AASHTO load. For any vehicles in excess of this capacity, a loading diagram shall be submitted for review and approval showing the wheel loads and wheel spacing. If it becomes necessary to cross the powerhouse gate slots by heavy construction vehicles, a one-inch thick steel plate that spans the slots shall be laid down over the area to be crossed. Prior approval for such crossings shall be obtained. Vehicles in excess of the AASHTO load shall not cross the gate slots.

1.5 PROJECT SECURITY

1.5.1 General

The powerplant is accessed through a key actuated motorized security gate at all hours. A procedure for identification and control of employees entering or leaving the project shall be submitted for approval. The security of the Contractor's property and items furnished under this

SECTION 01 10 10.01 26 Page 6 contract, until accepted, are its responsibility whether stored inside or outside the powerhouse.

1.5.2 Method of Identifying Contractor's Vehicles

All Contractor's vehicles shall display approved permanent identification of such size and color to allow Government personnel to identify the vehicle.

1.6 SITE WORKING HOURS

1.6.1 Government Project Personnel Working Hours

The working hours of the project staff are Mondays through Thursdays from 7:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m.

1.6.2 Contractor's Working Hours

The Contractor will not be restricted as to the working hours. A proposed schedule of work hours, shifts, and days of the week shall be submitted within 30 calendar days after contract award. Any proposed request to change schedule of regular work hours, overtime work hours, and shifts of work crews and personnel at the site shall be submitted (at least 48 hours in advance of change in work schedule).

1.7 WORK BY THE GOVERNMENT CONCURRENT WITH CONTRACTOR WORK

The Government will limit interference with the Contractor's work to a minimum possible duration.

1.8 EXISTING FACILITIES

1.8.1 Sanitation Facilities

Existing restroom facilities will not be made available for use by Contractor personnel. The Contractor shall provide his own sanitation facilities furnished in accordance with EM 385-1-1. The location of Contractor's sanitation facilities shall be outside the powerhouse at approved locations. The Contractor shall provide freeze protection during the months October through March to prevent any spillage.

1.9 UTILITIES

1.9.1 General

All utilities provided by the Government shall be at no cost. Care shall be exercised in conserving all Government-furnished utilities. Extension cords shall be Contractor-furnished. All temporary utility connections shall be subject to approval. The location of all power lines and all temporary connections for electricity shall be subject to approval. Power cords shall not block vehicular travel. All temporary circuits and devices shall be Contractor provided, connected, and maintained and removed prior to final acceptance. All electrical hardware furnished and used by the Contractor and connected to Government equipment shall fully interface with existing equipment. Ground fault protection for all circuits used shall be Contractor-furnished. All utilities that are required for use in performance of the work under this contract shall be Contractor-furnished except as noted below:

a. Water. Water is not available at the switchyard. The

Contractor shall be responsible for providing potable water at the switchyard.

b. Electricity. Electric power in the area may be obtained from

SECTION 01 10 10.01 26 Page 7 the following existing sources at each switchyard circuit breaker.

(1) One - 120-volt, 1-phase 15-ampere (maximum) circuit

1.9.2 Telephone

The Contractor shall be responsible for having the telephone company furnish all telephone service needed on the job site. The project telephone system will not be available to the Contractor. Cellular phones may be used.

1.10 SITE INVESTIGATIONS AND CONDITIONS AFFECTING THE WORK

The Contractor shall take steps reasonably necessary to ascertain the nature and location of the work, and investigate the general and local conditions which can affect the work or its cost. Any failure of the Contractor to take the actions described and acknowledged in this paragraph will not relieve the Contractor from responsibility for estimating properly the difficulty and cost of successfully performing the work, or for proceeding to successfully perform the work without additional expenses to the Government. The Government assumes no responsibility for any conclusions or interpretations made by the Contractor based on the information made available by the Government. Nor does the Government assume responsibility for any understanding reached or representation made concerning conditions which can affect the work by any of its officers or agents before the execution of this contract, unless the understanding or representation is expressly stated in this contract. Site conditions which should be investigated include, but are not limited to:

a. Conditions bearing upon transportation, disposal, handling, and storage of materials

b. The availability of labor, water, electrical power, and roads

c. Uncertainties of weather, river stages, tides, or similar physical conditions at the site

d. The conformation and conditions of the ground and equipment and facilities to be replaced and/or rehabilitated

e. The character of equipment and facilities needed preliminary to and during work performance

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f. Amount of work space, accessibility, lighting, etc.

1.11 PERMITS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Contractor shall, without additional expense to the Government, be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses and permits, and for complying with any Federal, State, and municipal laws, codes, and regulations applicable to the performance of the work. The Contractor shall also be responsible for all damages to persons or property that occur as a result of the Contractor's fault or negligence, and shall take proper safety and health precautions to protect the work, the workers, the public, and property of others. The Contractor shall also be responsible for all materials delivered and work performed until completion and acceptance of the entire work, except for any completed unit of work which may have been accepted under the contract.

1.12 BARRICADES AND DANGER, DETOUR AND WARNING SIGNS

1.12.1 Barricades, and Danger and Detour Signs

The Contractor shall provide, erect, and maintain all necessary barricades, suitable and sufficient red lights, danger signals, and detour and other signs; provide a sufficient number of watchmen; and take all necessary precautions for the protection of the work and the safety of the public.

Roads or access ways closed to traffic shall be protected by effective barricades, and the obstruction shall be continuously illuminated day and night. Suitable warning signs shall be illuminated by lanterns or flares day and night.

1.12.2 Warning Signs

Warning signs shall be erected 500 feet in advance of any place on the project where operations interfere with the use of a road by traffic.

Warning signs shall conform to the standards established in Part IV of the "Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways," published by the U.S. Dept. of Transportation (DOT).

1.13 PROJECT REPORTING

Monthly project reports shall be prepared giving the project status and activities information. An updated critical path diagram (CPM) should be included in this report. This report shall include a written summary, accompanied with detailed information relating to current status of procurement, construction, and delivery activities, and an updated site work schedule.

1.14 WEEKLY MEETINGS

Once each week a general meeting will be held between the Contractor and the Government. This meeting will be used to discuss progress in the last week and work planned in the upcoming week. A meeting time and place shall be mutually agreed upon.

1.15 SITE WORK SCHEDULE

1.15.1 General

A site work schedule shall be prepared. The schedule shall include a detailed critical path diagram (CPM), featuring major and minor work elements and stages of the work. This schedule shall be updated and submitted with the monthly progress report to reflect the actual work

SECTION 01 10 10.01 26 Page 9 elements and progress, and that anticipated in the future.

1.15.2 Sequence of Work

The Contractor's critical path diagram shall be prepared to provide the sequence of work outlined in Section 26 05 00.00 26, to provide maximum pumping and generating capability throughout construction. Any problems that the Contractor encounters or that the Contractor foresees that would impact ongoing pumping capability throughout construction shall be immediately brought to the attention of the GQAR.

1.16 SAFE CLEARANCE PROCEDURES

A Safe Clearance System, as stated in EM 385-1-1 and South Atlantic Division Uniform Interpretation of ER 385-1-31, is used by project personnel to insure continuity of service and safety to personnel and equipment. Any work performed which requires taking project operating equipment out of service will be done only after a formal clearance is obtained by the Government with a 24-hour minimum notice. After the Government clearance tag has been placed on the equipment, the Contractor shall place his own clearance tag on the equipment. Safe Clearance procedures shall not be violated by Contractor personnel, and any violations will be grounds for requesting the removal of the offender(s).

Up to 5 copies of the Carters Pumped Storage Plant Safe Clearance Procedure program will be supplied to the Contractor upon request.

1.17 SWITCHYARD LINE BAY AND TRANSFORMER BAY AVAILABILITY

The Government will arrange for the switchyard line bay and transformer bay outages as needed. All work shall be coordinated to limit the length of the outage. All work performed on bays taken out of service shall not impair the capability of the Government to operate equipment not taken out of service. All outages required shall be obtained through the Government seven calendar days in advance. An attempt will be made to make line bays available on the dates the Contractor desires, and in accordance with the approved site schedule; however, power demands and emergency maintenance requirements may limit unit availability. Should this occur, the Contractor will be notified. The first day of availability shall not be a weekend day.

1.18 NOT USED

1.19 PLANT AND EQUIPMENT LIST

A complete list of all plant and equipment, exclusive of shop equipment, to be used on the project shall be furnished. An up-to-date plant and equipment list shall be submitted with the end-of-the-month request for payment, throughout the life of the contract. The lists shall include rented equipment as well as lease-purchase or sale-leaseback equipment. The initial list and the revised monthly lists shall indicate dates equipment is assigned to, or removed from, the project, dates deadlined for repairs and returned for use, and adequate identification or description of each item of equipment including manufacturer's name (abbreviated), model number, manufacturer's serial number, year of manufacture, and Contractor's assigned serial or record number.

1.20 CONTRACTOR'S EQUIPMENT AND MATERIAL

1.20.1 General

The planned method of transportation and operation of cranes and other heavy equipment to be used in the performance of this contract shall be submitted. This shall include the type, size, and loadings of equipment and the proposed transportation routes and work areas to be used on the project. Operation of heavy equipment adjacent to existing structures

SECTION 01 10 10.01 26 Page 10 shall be avoided when possible.

1.20.2 Movement of Equipment and Materials by the Contractor

The Contractor shall provide all cranes, rigging, lifts, operators, and other necessary means to move equipment or material as required to pursue and complete the work whether owned by the Government or by the Contractor unless otherwise specifically mentioned. This includes but is not limited to the unloading and loading of equipment and material.

1.21 STORAGE OF EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS

Indoor and outdoor storage of equipment and materials will be permitted only in designated staging areas noted on the contract drawings and as set forth in these specifications, unless otherwise approved. All equipment and materials proposed for temporary storage within the Government allocated staging areas shall be approved. A minimum access space of three feet shall be maintained between the Contractor's stored items and the existing powerhouse equipment.

1.22 TOOLS AND MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT

Government tools and equipment in the powerhouse machine shop, i.e., lathes, drill presses, etc., are not available for use.

1.23 DAMAGED EQUIPMENT OR OTHER ABNORMAL CONDITIONS

The Government shall be informed immediately upon finding any damaged equipment or other abnormal conditions involving additional work in which the Contractor believes it has no responsibility. The failure or abnormality shall not be disturbed until witnessed. Any damage or abnormal conditions not reported as specified above but discovered at a later date shall also be corrected.

1.24 PROTECTION OF MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

All materials, supplies, tools, equipment, and Government property (including all tools, equipment, and special devices supplied by the Contractor and to be turned over to the Government at the end of the Contract) shall at all times be protected and preserved in an approved manner, and in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations. If material, equipment, supplies, and work performed are not adequately protected, such property may be protected by the Government and the cost thereof will be charged to the Contractor or deducted from any payment due. Protection of the powerhouse floors and walls shall be provided and maintained by the Contractor. The Contractor shall be responsible for the satisfactory removal of all stains and residues, and the satisfactory repair of damage to structures and equipment. Operating components of existing powerhouse equipment shall be protected by suitable methods as approved.

1.25 CONTRACTOR'S MISCELLANEOUS BUILDINGS

The building of structures, or of the erection of tents or other forms of protection, will be permitted only at such places as approved, and the sanitary conditions of the grounds in or about such structures shall at all times be maintained in a satisfactory manner. Temporary facilities provided during Construction shall be removed as a minimum upon satisfactory completion of the last unit's operational tests. The area shall be left looking "broom clean".

1.26 TEMPORARY FACILITIES

Temporary facilities provided during Construction shall be removed prior to

SECTION 01 10 10.01 26 Page 11 final payment.

1.27 PROTECTION AND RESTORATION OF EXISTING FACILITIES

The Contractor shall provide all necessary enclosures and equipment to protect the existing equipment from any adverse environmental conditions (such as dust, dirt, and ambient conditions which may cause condensation on the unit components). The Contractor shall submit the method of protection for approval prior to installation of any enclosures or equipment. All existing facilities shall be protected whether or not shown on the drawings. Upon completion of the work, all the existing facilities, not included as a portion of the work, shall be left in a condition equal to the original condition prior to the contract. Costs for repair and restoration of any facilities shall be considered to be incidental to and included in the contract price.

1.28 SCAFFOLDING

Any scaffolding, ladder, stairway, or other access schemes proposed to be used shall be submitted for approval, including type, layout, and connections. Approved antislip surface material shall be installed on scaffolding platforms. Scaffolding shall comply in every respect with

EM 385-1-1.

1.29 DAILY CLEANUP AND DISPOSAL

All work areas shall be kept reasonably neat on a daily basis. All debris resulting from the work, such as waste metalwork, packing cases, scrap lumber, oil and grease spills, and other debris shall be collected, removed, and disposed of off-site at least once per week. The location of the Contractor's off-site disposal area and a plan for safe disposal of material shall be submitted for approval. The Government's trash cans, dumpboxes, and other containers shall not be used. Liquid waste shall not be disposed of in powerhouse drains. All costs of removing debris shall be incidental to the work, and no separate payment will be made therefore.

1.30 NOT USED

1.31 CARE OF DRAINS

Existing drains shall not be used for disposal of any solid material (such as blast material) or any liquids other than clear water. Drains obstructed by the Contractor shall be cleaned by the Contractor. All costs incurred in the cleaning and clearing of plugged drains, shall be borne by the Contractor.

1.32 DISPOSAL OF MATERIALS

Title to all materials and equipment to be disposed of will be vested in the Contractor when beginning disassembly work on that unit, or such materials and equipment that are designated scrap. The Government will not be responsible for the condition, loss, or damage to such property after title transfer. The Contractor may retain these items in usable form and take possession of them providing that there is no subsequent cost or inconvenience to the Government. The Government does not guarantee that these items are complete or in working order, and the Contractor shall assume responsibility for any damages caused by their use immediately upon taking possession of them. Scrap materials shall be removed from the Government's property, within 90 days of removal from each generating unit.

Scrap shall not be sold on the site. Disposal of hazardous wastes shall be in accordance with Section 01 57 20, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

1.33 NOISE CONTROL

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Noise control and noise levels shall conform to requirements set forth in the appropriate regulations, including OSHA.

1.34 FIRE CONTROL

All firefighting equipment, supplies, and personnel shall be supplied in accordance with EM 385-1-1. Delays due to fire will not be acceptable as the basis of a claim for additional compensation.

1.35 PARTS CONTROL

A complete written record shall be maintained of the location and estimated date of return of all parts shipped from the project for repair. This record shall be available for review at all times.

1.36 DRAWINGS AND MANUALS

Existing drawings and manuals required for the work will be available for viewing upon request during normal project day shift working hours.

Drawings and manuals shall not be removed from the office; however two copies of available technical data and drawings not included in the reference drawings will be made at no cost to the Contractor within five calendar days, excluding weekends, after the request for copies of data and drawings has been made.

1.37 CONTRACTOR'S AGENT, WORK SUPERVISOR, AND PERSONNEL

1.37.1 Contractor's Agent(s)

The Contractor shall give personal attention to the faithful execution and completion of this work and shall be present either in person or by duly authorized representative(s) on the site of the work continually during its progress. The agent shall be fluent in the spoken and written English language. The agent's qualifications and identification shall be provided. The agent shall be fully authorized to act for the Contractor and to receive such orders as may be given for the proper continuance of the work. Written notice to do any work, to alter any work, or to cease work which the Contractor is obligated to do, or concerning any imperfections in work or any material furnished, when given to the agent shall be considered as notice to the Contractor. A daily log shall be made of the accomplished work, and shall be submitted at the completion of the contract. The agent shall have been engaged in similar work at a minimum of two different powerhouses. A verifying contact, with name and phone number, shall be provided for at least two such facilities.

1.37.2 Contractor's General Personnel

1.37.2.1 General

The Contractor shall prepare and keep updated, as a minimum weekly, a project organization chart reflecting at least those positions described herein and defining their work relationships, etc. All personnel employed by the Contractor shall be fully qualified in their respective fields to render the services necessary.

1.37.2.2 Identification of Contractor's Employees

The Contractor shall be responsible for furnishing to each employee at the powerhouse and for requiring each employee at the powerhouse to display such identification as approved and specified below. All Contractor personnel, prior to engaging in work on project premises, shall either be issued an identification card by the Contractors or agree to provide their driver's license as identification upon request. If the Contractor so decides to furnish identification cards to all employees, the card must include the

SECTION 01 10 10.01 26 Page 13 following information:

Name of Contractor Name of Employee Birth date Weight Hair color Eye color Recent photo

All prescribed identifications shall be returned immediately to the Contractor upon release of any employee. The Contractor shall supply a complete list of personnel and their titles who will be working on the project. This listing shall be revised at a minimum of once weekly and revisions provided. When required, the Contractor shall obtain and submit fingerprints of all persons employed by it or to be employed at the powerhouse.

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SUMMARY OF WORK

1.1 SUMMARY

The work to be performed under this Contract consists of providing the labor, equipment, and materials to replace the existing Reversing Switches at the Carters Pumped Storage Plant. The work includes electrical work and incidental related work including, but not limited to, the following:

1.1.1 Base Work

The following tasks will be considered basic to the contract and will be performed upon award of the contract.

a. Removal and disposal of existing Motor Operated Reversing Switches, controls, and concrete footings.

b. Furnishment and Installation of new SF6 circuit breakers and concrete pads.

c. Any required modifications to bus work to accommodate the new breakers.

d. Reuse of existing power and control cable from Motor Operated Reversing Switches for installation between the new breakers and the switchyard loadcenter.

e. Ensuring that Kirk Key Interlock system is properly coordinated.

f. Installation of new conduit from SF6 breaker control cabinets to existing penetrations into the swichyard ductbank.

g. Inspection of structural supports for bus to new breakers.

h. SF6 Circuit Breakers Training for government personnel.

1.1.1.1 Optional Work

The following tasks will be considered optional to the contract and will be awarded at the discretion of Mobile District.

a. Replacement of power and control cables for connections to new breakers if reuse is not possible.

b. Repair or replacement of structural supports for bus to new breakers.

1.2 SPECIFICATIONS

Technical specifications LISTED BELOW cover the detailed requirements for the equipment and services listed in the Schedule.

SECTION TITLE

00 41 00 BID SCHEDULES

01 10 00 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

01 10 10.01 26 CONTRACTOR'S OPERATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

01 11 00.00 26 SUMMARY OF WORK

01 22 00.00 26 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

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ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

CIRCUIT BREAKERS, 245 KV

The drawings listed on the INDEX OF CONTRACT DRAWINGS, SHEET G-002 accompany this specification and are a part thereof.

1.3 CHANGES IN SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS

The Government reserves the right to revise or amend the specifications and/or drawings prior to the date set for opening bids. Copies of such amendments will be furnished to all prospective bidders. If the revisions and amendments require material changes in quantities or prices bid, or both, the date set for bid opening may be extended to enable bidders the opportunity to revise their bids. The amendment will include an announcement of the new date for opening bids.

1.4 DEFINITIONS

a. Wherever in the specifications, or upon the drawings, the words "directed", "required", "ordered", "designated", "prescribed", or words of like import are used, it shall be understood that the "direction", "requirement", "order", "designation", or "prescription" of the Contracting Officer is intended, and similarly the words "approved", "acceptable", "satisfactory", or words of like import shall mean "approved by" or "acceptable to" or "satisfactory to" the Contracting Officer unless otherwise expressly stated.

b. Where "as shown", "as indicated", "as detailed", or words of like import are used, it shall be understood that the reference is made to the drawings accompanying this contract unless stated otherwise. The word "provided" as used herein shall be understood to mean "provided complete in place", that is, "furnished and installed". (FAR 52.236.21(b) and (c)).

c. Wherever in these specifications or upon the drawings, the words "Contracting Officer" (CO) or "Contracting Officer's Representative" (COR) are used, it shall be understood to also mean "Government" unless otherwise expressly stated.

d. Wherever in these specifications the acronym "GQAR" is used, it shall be understood to mean "Government Quality Assurance Representative", unless otherwise expressly stated.

e. Wherever in these specifications the work "weekend(s)" is used, it shall be understood to mean "Saturday, Sunday, and Federal Holidays", unless otherwise expressly stated.

01 30 60.00 26 OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE DATA

01 30 70.01 26 AS-CONSTRUCTED DRAWINGS

01 32 01 PROJECT SCHEDULE

01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

01 35 26 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

01 42 00 SOURCES FOR REFERENCE PUBLICATIONS

01 45 01 USACE QUALITY CONTROL

01 57 20 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

03 30 70 CONCRETE FOR MINOR STRUCTURES

03 60 00.00 26 CONCRETE DEMOLITION AND REPAIR

13 48 00.00 26 SEISMIC RESTRAINT FOR MECHANICAL AND

26 05 00.00 26 GENERAL ELECTRICAL WORK

26 05 19.00 26 INSULATED WIRE AND CABLE

26 08 01.00 26 SYSTEMS COMMISSIONING

33 00 00.00 26 SITE CIVIL INSTALLATION OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

33 75 19.00 26 OUTDOOR SULFUR HEXAFLOURIDE (SF6) GAS

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f. Whenever in these specifications the word "Project" is used, it shall be understood to mean Carters Pumped Storage Plant.

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MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

1.1 GENERAL INFORMATION

In each instance the Contract price for an item will constitute full compensation as herein specified, as shown, or as otherwise approved. The Contract price and payment will also constitute full compensation for all work incidental to completion of the item, unless such work is otherwise specifically mentioned for separate payment under another bid item. In the event any work is required by the specification sections or by the drawings and not specifically mentioned in the measurement and payment paragraphs, separate or direct payment will not be made and all costs thereof are incidental to and included in the Contract prices and payments for all items listed in the bid schedule.

1.2 MEASUREMENT

Items measured as a Lump Sum will be measured for payment as a completed job, in place, in the locations indicated. This measurement includes measurement of all incidental work and materials that are necessary to make a complete job. Unless the payment paragraph makes a specific exception of an item, incidental items will not be measured under another item, even though there is another listing for the work or material.

1.3 PAYMENT

Payment for all work specified, shown, or incidental to complete the work will be made as follows:

BASE ITEMS (BASIC REQUIREMENTS)

BID ITEM 0001 Mobilization and Demobilization

Payment for Mobilization and Demobilization will be paid for under bid item 0001. Price and payment shall constitute full compensation for:

a. Site mobilization of all materials, equipment, and labor required to accomplish the work. Mobilization will be considered complete when the Contractor is ready to commence work.

b. Site demobilization will be considered complete when the Contractor has removed all construction equipment, cleaned the area, and restored the work area to "as-found" pre-contract conditions, unless otherwise approved.

BID ITEM 0002 Remove & Dispose of Reversing Switches and Concrete Footings

Payment to Remove & Dispose of Reversing Switches and concrete footings will be paid under bid item 0002. Price and payment shall constitute full compensation for the furnishing of all material, labor and equipment to disassemble and remove the switches, controls, and concrete footings.

BID ITEM 0003 Furnish & Install 245kV SF6 Circuit Breakers

Payment to Furnish & Install 245kV SF6 Circuit Breakers will be paid under bid item 0003. Price and payment shall constitute full compensation for the furnishing of all material, labor and equipment to furnish and install

SECTION 01 22 00.00 26 Page 2 the circuit breakers including any necessary modifications to the existing tubular bus, install concrete pads, inspect the bus structural supports, and install conduit from breaker control cabinets to switchyard ductbank.

This includes the reuse of the existing power and control cable from Reversing Switches for connections between breakers and switchyard loadcenter. Installation of new cable from the breakers to the switchyard loadcenter is priced under a separate optional bid item.

BID ITEM 0004 Furnish the Services of a 245kV Circuit Breaker Erecting Engineer

Payment for Furnish the Services of a 245kV Circuit Breaker Erecting Engineer will be paid under bid item 0004. Price and payment shall constitute full compensation for the furnishing of all labor, travel and per diem for the services of an Erecting Engineer certified by the circuit breaker manufacturer or otherwise approved based on experience for supervision the installation of 245kV SF6 breakers.

BID ITEM 0005 Systems Testing and Commissioning

Payment for Systems Testing and Commissioning will be paid under bid item 0005. Price and payment shall constitute full compensation for the furnishing of all material, labor and equipment to prepare commissioning plans, perform the commissioning tests, and document the commissioning test results. The services of an Erecting Engineer for this purpose is priced under a separate bid item.

BID ITEM 0006 Furnish Training of Government Personnel for Circuit Breakers

Payment for Furnish Training of Government Personnel for Circuit Breakers will be paid under bid item 0006. Price and payment shall constitute full compensation for the furnishing of all material, labor and equipment to provide training for the 245kV SF6 circuit breakers as described in SECTION 33 75 19.00 26.

OPTIONAL CLIN

BID ITEM 0007 Install Cables (OPTIONAL)

Payment to Install Cables will be paid under bid item 0007. Price and payment shall constitute full compensation for the provision of new cables between the four circuit breakers in the switchyard and the load center located in the switchyard if existing power and control cables cannot be reused.

BID ITEM 0008 Replace Bus Structural Supports (OPTIONAL)

Payment to Replace Bus Structural Supports will be paid under bid item 0008. Price and payment shall constitute full compensation for the provision of new bus structural supports if irreparable damage is identified through inspection.

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SECTION 03 30 70

CONCRETE FOR MINOR STRUCTURES

08/04

1.1 REFERENCES

extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.

ACI INTERNATIONAL (ACI)

ACI 308R (2001) Guide to Curing Concrete

ACI 318/318R (2002) Building Code Requirements for

Structural Concrete and Commentary

ACI 347R (2003) Guide to Formwork for Concrete

ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)

ASTM A 185 (2002) Steel Welded Wire Reinforcement, Plain, for Concrete

ASTM A 615/A 615M (2004b) Deformed and Plain Billet-Steel

Bars for Concrete Reinforcement

ASTM C 143/C 143M (2003) Slump of Hydraulic Cement Concrete

ASTM C 150 (2004a) Portland Cement

ASTM C 171 (2003) Sheet Materials for Curing Concrete

ASTM C 172 (2004) Sampling Freshly Mixed Concrete

ASTM C 231 (2004) Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the Pressure Method

ASTM C 260 (2001) Air-Entraining Admixtures for

Concrete

ASTM C 309 (2003) Liquid Membrane-Forming Compounds for Curing Concrete

ASTM C 31/C 31M (2003a) Making and Curing Concrete Test

Specimens in the Field

ASTM C 33 (2003) Concrete Aggregates

ASTM C 39/C 39M (2004) Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens

ASTM C 494/C 494M (2004) Chemical Admixtures for Concrete

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ASTM C 618 (2003) Coal Fly Ash and Raw or Calcined Natural Pozzolan for Use as a Mineral Admixture in Concrete

ASTM C 685/C 685M (2001) Concrete Made by Volumetric

Batching and Continuous Mixing

ASTM C 94/C 94M (2004a) Ready-Mixed Concrete

ASTM D 75 (2003) Sampling Aggregates

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)

COE CRD-C 400 (1963) Requirements for Water for Use in Mixing or Curing Concrete

1.2 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation;

submittals not having a "G" designation are for information only. When used, a designation following the "G" designation identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government. The following shall be submitted in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

SD-03 Product Data

Air-Entraining Admixture Water-Reducing or Retarding Admixture Curing Materials Reinforcing Steel

Manufacturer's literature is available from suppliers which demonstrates compliance with applicable specifications for the above materials.

Placing Concrete

The methods and equipment for transporting, handling, depositing, and consolidating the concrete shall be submitted prior to the first concrete placement.

Formwork

Formwork design shall be submitted prior to the first concrete placement.

SD-06 Test Reports

Aggregates

Aggregates will be accepted on the basis of certificates of compliance and test reports that show the material(s) meets the quality and grading requirements of the specifications under which it is furnished.

Concrete Mixture Proportions

Ten days prior to placement of concrete, the contractor shall submit the mixture proportions that will produce concrete of the quality required. Applicable test reports shall be submitted to verify that the concrete mixture proportions selected will produce concrete of the quality specified.

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SD-07 Certificates

Cementitious Materials

Certificates of compliance attesting that the concrete materials meet the requirements of the specifications shall be submitted in accordance with the Special Clause "CERTIFICATES OF COMPLIANCE".

Cementitious material will be…