RFP 1of4.pdf

US Army Corps of Engineers Honolulu District

W9128A-16-D-0002, TO# 0003

FY2017 ECIP INSTALL PV SYSTEM AND

STORAGE SYSTEM, ARMY RESERVES

CENTER, TAFUNA, AMERICAN SAMOA

DESIGN-BUILD RFP DOCUMENTS

RTA SUBMITTAL

07 June 2018

FY17 ECIP INSTALL PV AND STORAGE SYSTEM, ARMY RESERVE CENTER, TAFUNA, SAMOA

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

FY17 ECIP INSTALL PV AND STORAGE SYSTEM

ARMY RESERVES CENTER, TAFUNA, SAMOA

PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS

Sections:

00010 Proposal Schedule

DIVISION 01 - General Requirements

Sections:

01 10 00 Statement of Work 01 32 00 Project Schedule 01 33 00 Submittal Procedures 01 33 16 Design After Award 01 35 26 Governmental Safety Requirements 01 45 00 RMS3 – Contractor Mode (RMS3/CM) 01 45 04 Contractor Quality Control 01 62 35 Recycled/Recovered Materials 01 78 00 Closeout Submittals 01 90 00 Miscellaneous Provisions

Appendices:

Appendix A Applicable Criteria

Appendix B American Samoa Power Authority (ASPA) Coordination Meeting Minutes

Appendix C Concept Design Drawings (See Attached Drawings)

Appendix D Photographs

Appendix E Structural Report and Calculations

Appendix F As-Built Drawings (Limited to Partial Architectural, Structural, & Electrical)

End of Project Table of Contents

FY17 ECIP INSTALL PV AND STORAGE SYSTEM, ARMY RESERVES CENTER TAFUNA

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DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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STATEMENT OF WORK

1.0 GENERAL

1.1 The Design-Build Request for Proposal (RFP) provides for the design and construction of a 325kW (dc rated) turnkey Photovoltaic (PV) System and a 150kWh Battery Storage System for the U.S Army Reserves Center in Tafuna, American Samoa. This system will provide power from a clean energy source and provide savings from power demand from the American Samoa Power Authority (ASPA).

1.2 Scope of Work:

1.2.1 Base Bid: Provide a total of 250kW capacity roof mounted PV system and associated equipment, accessories, conduits, wiring, connections, etc. for the roofs of the Army Reserves Center building, the Maintenance building, and the Parking Garage; provide 150kWh Battery Storage System for grid stability per ASPA’s requirements; and provide the complete design of the entire 325kW PV system.

1.2.2 Bid Option 1: Provide a total of 25kW additional capacity of roof mounted photovoltaic (PV) system and associated equipment, accessories, conduits, wiring, connections, etc. for the roofs of the Parking garage.

1.2.3 Bid Option 2: Provide a total of 50kW additional capacity of roof mounted photovoltaic (PV) system and associated equipment, accessories, conduits, wiring, connections, etc. for the roofs of the Parking garage.

1.3 Project Information:

1.3.1 The U.S Army Reserves Center consists of three main buildings: The Army

Reserves Center Building (Training Building), the Maintenance Building, and the Parking Garage. The Maintenance building is attached to the Army Reserves Center Building, whereas the Parking Garage is a separate building.

1.3.2 All three buildings are single-story buildings with exterior finished system (EFS) on CMU wall. The roofs comprised of standing seam metal roofing over structural steel framing. According to the record drawings, all three buildings were constructed in 2005.

1.3.3 The Parking garage and the Maintenance building are tall, high roof buildings with roof heights approximately 16 and 23 feet to eave, respectfully. The Army Reserves Center roof height varies with a minimum of 9 feet 6-inches to the eave in the lowest areas.

1.3.4 The existing standing seam metal roofs are in good condition and are currently under warranty. The Parking garage roof was recoated in 2015.

1.3.5 Roof slope is identical for all three buildings and is 3:12 per the record drawings.

1.3.6 The roof structures were evaluated and are in good condition. See Appendix

E for the full structural report and calculations.

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1.4 Work Classification:

1.4.1 New Work. Provide a new and complete roof mounted Photovoltaic (PV) System, including a Battery Storage System for the Army Reserves Center in American Samoa. The work shall include PV rack mounting system, PV panels, combiners, inverters, battery storage system, transformer, conduits and wiring, trenching, site work, cleanup, and all incidental items necessary to complete the work. The new PV and battery storage system shall be incorporated into the existing facility electrical distribution system.

1.4.2 Equipment. Other than the PV System and associated control/monitoring equipment and the Battery Storage System equipment, no other equipment is anticipated.

1.4.3 Repair work. All remaining work not classified as New Work and Equipment described in paragraphs 1.4.1 and 1.4.2.

1.5 The intent of this section is to describe the minimum design and construction requirements for quality, function, and materials, and types of construction in sufficient detail to enable engineering and design to be completed by the Contractor. In Section 01 10 00, each engineering and design discipline describes design intent and outlines the parameters to which the Contractor shall design.

1.6 All designs, design analysis and construction document drawings and specifications shall be prepared to comply with this section. No deviations from this section will be allowed unless prior approval is obtained from the Contracting Officer's Representative. All questions or problems encountered by the Contractor in following the requirements in this section shall be promptly submitted with recommendations to the Contracting Officer's Representative for approval.

2.0 APPENDICES

2.1 Information provided in the appendices is intended to provide additional design requirements and information.

2.2 Design and construction for this project shall comply with Appendix A, Applicable Criteria. The Contractor shall be responsible for securing any necessary references at his own expense and resources. Requirements of this section may delete, revise, add to, or substitute for criteria contained in Appendix A.

2.3 Concept Design Drawings are provided in Appendix C. Concept Design Drawings for this Design-Build Request for Proposal (RFP) are provided for design and coordination purposes. The roof mounted PV layouts, floor plans, and relationship between systems and of functional spaces depicted in the Concept Design Drawings serves as a guide only. Further development of this design will require coordination with the using agency, facility management personnel, and the American Samoa Power Authority. Revisions and refinements to these drawings, or any other drawings and plans developed as a result of this proposal, should be expected during the course of design development until the final design is achieved.

3.0 COORDINATION

3.1 The Contractor shall be responsible for the coordination between design engineering and construction disciplines in order to fulfill the requirements of this contract and to provide a complete, integrated, and functional facility.

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3.2 The Contractor shall be responsible for coordinating with the American Samoa Power Authority (ASPA) in order to comply with its interconnection requirements and standards. The point-of-contact (POC) at the American Samoa Power Authority is as follow:

Joachim Fong Phone #: 684-733-1151 Email: joachim@aspower.com

4.0 SUBMITTALS

4.1 The contractor is responsible to ensure that all materials and construction are in conformance with the applicable requirements as outlined in this section and in Section 01 33 16 Design After Award.

5.0 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

5.1 The Contractor shall use materials and equipment accepted within the construction industry and the criteria contained herein using industry standard materials and efficient practices. The building design and the materials selected shall be of high quality, durable and easily maintained.

5.2 Contractor Proposed Betterment: The D-B Contractor may offer Proposed

Betterments with detailed description of the design, material, method of construction, and cost benefits that meet and/or exceed the minimum criteria. The government reserves the right to review and accept or reject the proposed betterments.

5.3 The Contractor shall prepare complete construction documents for all work designed by the RFP. The Contractor's Designers of Record shall develop construction drawings and specifications for all areas of work and obtain necessary permits, as required, at no additional cost to the Government. Installation utility maps and available record (As-built) drawings will be provided to the Contractor upon request.

Contractor shall complete and submit the DPW CADD/GIS Information Release Request Form to request installation utility maps. A copy of the form is available upon request.

5.4 The Contractor shall be responsible for the professional quality, code compliance, technical accuracy and coordination of all designs, drawings, specifications and other documents or publications upon which the design and construction are based.

5.5 Ambiguity. If there are any conflicts in codes or standards, obtain clarification from the Contracting Office’s Representative before proceeding with design or construction. In the event of conflict between standards and UFC, the UFC is to be used. All other conflicts shall obtain clarification from the Contracting Officer.

5.6 Interconnect Agreement/Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). The American Samoa

Power Authority (ASPA) does not have a standard interconnect agreement or PPA.

Therefore, the Contractor shall assist the Government in obtaining and providing the necessary documents to prepare and execute a PPA contract with ASPA. ASPA has agreed to a bill credit for excess solar PV energy sent to the grid at an avoided cost rate, which is equal to the variable fuel surcharge on the monthly bills. ASPA’s monthly billing rates are available online. See ASPA Coordination Meeting Minutes provided in Appendix B.

6.0 ACCESSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

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6.1 Contractor shall provide and maintain continuous and safe access to the building from the accessible stalls during construction.

7.0 ANTITERRORISM AND FORCE PROTECTION CONSIDERATIONS (Not Applicable)

8.0 HISTORIC PRESERVATION (NHPA, SECTION 106) (Not applicable)

9.0 DEMOLITION

9.1 The Contractor will be required to demolish or modify any existing structure in the way of the new construction, as necessary. Removal work also includes any demolition work required to do new work. No hazmat materials were identified.

9.2 All demolition debris shall be removed, weighed, and disposed of away from

Government Property. Weight tickets shall be submitted to US Army Reserves DPW/Environmental.

9.3 If there should be incidental work to the area of work, the Contractor shall repair the existing area to match in construction and finish of the adjacent areas.

10.0 SITE DEMOLITION AND REMOVAL

10.1 The Contractor shall be required to demolish portions of existing concrete paving, concrete slab, and concrete sidewalk as necessary to route new ductline, where indicated.

10.2 Demolition and removal shall include clearing and grubbing as necessary to do the new work. If there should be incidental work to the landscape and lawn areas, the Contractor shall repair to match the existing. Abandoned underground utilities will be plugged or capped on each end.

11.0 BUILDING DEMOLITION

11.1 The contractor shall be required to demolish portions of the existing roof, walls, floor, cages, etc. to install new equipment or penetrate and route new conduits for the new PV system and battery storage system. The contractor shall repair to match the existing condition.

12.0 FURNITURE DEMOLITION (Not Applicable)

13.0 SITE CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

13.1 Prior to the commencement of construction, the Contractor and Contracting Officer shall inspect and record the existing conditions of the Army Reserves Center installation haul routes. The Contractor shall repair damaged haul routes to pre-construction conditions at the completion of construction and at no additional costs to the Government.

13.2 PROJECT LIMITS, CONTRACTOR’S OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREA

(COSA), AND HAUL ROUTE.

13.2.1 Project Limits. The Contractor shall confine all work to within the project limits, unless otherwise approved by the COR (Contracting Officer’s Representative). Approximate project limits are shown on sheet G-002 in Appendix C: Project Limits and Haul Route.

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13.2.2 Contractor’s Operations and Storage Area (COSA). Contractor’s Operations and Storage Area (COSA) shall be located within the project limits in a location indicated on the plans or approved by the Contracting Officer’s Representative. COSA shall be restored to its original condition after the project completion.

13.2.3 Haul Route. The project haul route is shown in Appendix C: Sheet G-002, Project Limits and Haul Route. Verify the project haul route with Contracting Officer Representative. All construction vehicles and privately owned vehicles (POV) shall enter and exit the Army Reserves Center via the designated haul route and gate.

13.2.4 The Contractor shall inspect the site prior to the bid submittal.

13.3 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND CONTAMINATION

The Government does not anticipate that the Contractor will be required to remove or dispose of any hazardous materials or waste during the site preparation phase of this project. However, if hazardous materials are encountered, Contractor to notify the Contracting Officer immediately.

13.4 DISPOSAL OF WASTE MATERIALS

The Contractor shall provide environmental pollution control measures as required in

Specification ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION section for the project.

13.5 TURF RESTORATION

13.5.1 General. Graded and scarred areas shall be seeded by hydroseeding, broadcast, drill, and rolling or suitable standard seed application method.

Existing turf areas not affected during construction shall be protected.

13.5.2 Turf Establishment and Maintenance. Turf establishment is based on 95% coverage and acceptance by Contracting Officer. Presence of weeds or other objectionable vegetation shall be cause for non-acceptance. Establishment shall be followed by 90-days of maintenance. Contractor shall inspect Grounds weekly and perform maintenance promptly.

13.6 TRAFFIC CONTROL

13.6.1 Contractor shall ensure that vehicular and pedestrian access is maintained at all times to all existing buildings (including but not limited to the parking garage maintenance building and training building and their parking lots).

13.6.2 Road/Parking Lot Closure Requirements:

13.6.2.1 No Road or Parking Lot Closure is anticipated. The Contractor shall maintain access to the facility at all times.

13.7 SITE LAYOUT AND CONSTRAINTS

13.7.1 Antiterrorism/Force Protection (AT/FP) Site Planning Requirements. AT/FP requirements will not apply to this project.

13.7.2 Clear zone requirements: The Contractor is to comply with typical clear zone requirements.

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13.7.3 Fire Department Vehicle Access: The PV structure shall be designed and constructed to maintain the Fire Department vehicle access to the facility. The Contractor shall maintain the Fire Department vehicle access to the facility at all times.

13.7.4 FAA Glare Study: Coordination with the FAA was initiated and a glare study is currently being done by the Army Corps of Engineers. The outcome of the glare study is not available during the preparation of this RFP document, but can be made available to the contractor upon completion. The Contractor is required to coordinate with the Army Corps of Engineers to obtain the results of the glare study and address any issues as necessary.

13.8 CONCRETE WALKS AND PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE PAVEMENT (Not

Applicable)

13.9 UTILITY LAYOUT

13.9.1 General: Coordination of all site work on the project, including all utility work, is the responsibility of the Contractor. It is the Contractor's responsibility to confirm the specific locations of the existing utilities and to design and construct the new services or ductwork to the building accordingly. For Site electrical and telecommunication design and construction requirements, see paragraph 21.0, Electrical System Design and Construction Criteria.

13.9.2 Utility lines shall be marked with plastic marking tape. Plastic marking tape shall be acid and alkali-resistant polyethylene film, 150 mm (6 inches) wide with minimum thickness of 0.01 mm. Tape shall have a minimum strength of

12.5 MPa lengthwise and 10.5 MPa crosswise. The tape shall be manufactured with integral wires, foil backing or other means to enable detection by a metal detector when the tape is buried up to three feet deep.

The tape shall be of a type specifically manufactured for marking and locating underground utilities. The metallic core of the tape shall be encased in a protective jacket or provided with other means to protect it from corrosion.

Warning tapes shall be installed directly above all buried pipes, at a depth of 305 mm (12 inches) below finished grade. Tape color shall be as specified below and shall bear a continuous printed inscription describing the specific utility.

Tape Color:

Red: Electric Orange: Telephone, Telegraph, Television, Police, and Fire Communications Blue: Water Systems Green: Sewer Systems Yellow: Gas, Dangerous Materials

13.10 EXCAVATION AND UTILITY PERMITS

13.10.1 General. The Contractor shall determine excavation and utility permit requirements as part of the design process and shall secure all permits necessary for this construction.

13.10.2 Contractor is responsible for confirming, applying, and complying with the American Samoa Government excavation permit requirements.

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13.11 WATER AND SEWER SERVICE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

(Not applicable)

13.11.1 Sewer Collection Mains and Service (Not applicable)

13.12 STORM DRAINAGE (Not applicable)

13.13 CHAIN-LINK SECURITY FENCE & GATE (Not applicable)

13.14 BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES

13.14.1 Install temporary erosion control measures prior to the start of excavation work.

13.14.2 Remove accumulated and silt along the fiber roll on a minimum, bi-weekly basis.

13.14.3 Grubbed material, demolition wastes, construction wastes, and excess material shall be removed and disposed of at an approved government site.

13.14.4 Plant and sod exposed areas as soon as final grades have been established.

14.0 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

14.1 General

The overall architectural goal is to provide a functional, good quality, facility that is delivered within the available budget and schedule. All codes and criteria must be met and accounted for all work within the project limits.

14.2 Roof Material & Condition

14.2.1 Army Reserve Center Building: The existing roofing for the Army Reserves

Center building is comprised of standing seam metal roofing on insulated board and metal decking over steel purlins. The existing roofing system is in good condition.

14.2.2 Maintenance Building: The existing roofing for the Maintenance building comprised of standing seam metal roofing over a pre-engineered structural system. The existing roofing system is in good condition.

14.2.3 Parking Garage: The existing roofing for the Parking Garage comprised of standing seam metal roofing over a pre-engineered structural system. The existing roof was recoated in 2015. The existing roofing system is in good condition.

14.3 Roof Penetration/Restoration

14.3.1 The Contractor shall design and provide architectural details for roof penetrations appropriate and compatible with the existing roofing systems.

Roof penetrations shall properly be installed and provided with waterproof sealant to prevent any water leaks. Water leak due to new roof penetrations is not acceptable.

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14.3.2 The Contractor shall repair or replace any components of the roofing system damaged from the new work to match the existing condition or better.

14.4 Painting

14.4.1 All new surface mounted conduits and surfaces made bare from the demolition work or are affected by the new work shall be painted to match the existing finishes.

14.4.2 All paints used shall be listed on the “Approved Product List” of the Master Painters Institute (MPI). Application criteria shall be as recommended by MPI guide specifications for the substrate to be painted and the environmental conditions existing at the project site.

14.4.3 Exterior surfaces, except factory pre-finished material or exterior surfaces receiving other finishes shall be painted a minimum of one prime coat and two finish coats. Exterior surfaces shall include existing building exterior surfaces and roofing affected by this project. Paints having a lead content over 0.06 percent by weight of nonvolatile contents are unacceptable. Paints containing zinc-chromate, strontium-chromate, mercury or mercury compounds, confirmed or suspected human carcinogens shall not be used on this project.

Exterior paints and coating products shall be classified as containing low volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in accordance with MPI criteria.

Application criteria shall be as recommended by MPI guide specifications.

Provide an MPI Gloss Level 5 Finish (semi-gloss), unless otherwise specified.

14.4.4 Interior surfaces, except factory pre-finished material of interior surfaces receiving other finishes, shall be painted a minimum of one prime coat and two finish coats. Paints having a lead content over 0.06 percent by weight of nonvolatile contents are unacceptable. Paints containing zinc-chromate, strontium-chromate, mercury or mercury compounds, confirmed or suspected human carcinogens shall not be used on this project. Interior paints and coating products shall contain a maximum level of 150 grams per liter (g/l) of VOCs for non-flat coatings and 50 g/l of VOCs for flat coatings. Provide an MPI Gloss Level 5 Finish (semi-gloss) in wet areas and a flat finish in all other areas, unless otherwise specified.

14.4.5 Electrical painting includes field coating of interior and exterior, new and existing surfaces. Electrical painting shall also include but not limited to the following items: Exposed piping, conduits, and ductwork; supports and hangers; penetrations; and miscellaneous metalwork and insulation coverings. Pre-finished or factory-finished electrical equipment and stainless steel metal surfaces/boxes shall not be painted.

14.5 Doors and Frames (Not Applicable)

15.0 MINIMUM INTERIOR FINISHES (TOUCH UP)

15.1 Surfaces (all surfaces within project limits): Appearance retention is the top priority for building related finishes. Provide low maintenance, easily cleaned room finishes that are commercially standard for the facility occupancy specified. Wall, ceiling and floor finishes shall conform to the requirements of the IBC, NFPA and UFC 3-600-01 Fire Protection Engineering for Facilities. Where code requirements conflict, the most stringent code requirement shall apply.

15.2 The color, texture and pattern selections shall match existing finishes.

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16.0 SIGNAGE (Not Applicable)

17.0 THE LEADERSHIP IN ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN (LEED) (Not Applicable)

18.0 STRUCTURAL DESIGN REQUIREMENTS:

18.1 Design Criteria

GENERAL. The contractor shall have previous experience in minimum five previous similar projects. The contractor shall provide all material, labor, and equipment to perform design, construction, inspections, structural engineering services and repairs as needed to ensure that the PV panel supports are structurally safe and sound for use. The contractor shall make sure that the existing roof structures meets requirements for seismic and wind loads design along with other the applicable design codes.

APPLICABLE DESIGN CODE.

Engineering Work Request # W9128A-16-D-0002, 11/1/2016.

TI 800-01 Design Criteria, 20 July 1998 UFC 1-200-01 General Building Requirements, 06-20-2016 UFC 3-301-01 Structural Engineering, w/ Change 09-12-2016 UFC 3-310-04 Seismic Design for Buildings, Change 06-20-2016 IBC, International Building Code, 2015 edition ASCE 7-10 Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures AISC 14th Edition American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC)

18.2 General Parameters

SEISMIC FORCES

The following parameters were used:

1. Risk Category II

2. 0.2 Second Spectral Response Acceleration SDS=0.26 g

3. One (1) second Spectral Response Acceleration SD1=0.17 g

4. Site Class C

5. Seismic Design Category C

6. Importance Factor 1.00

WIND LOADS

ASCE 7-10 Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures was used for wind load requirements. The following parameters were used:

3-Second Gust Speed 170 mph Risk Category II Exposure C Kd 0.85

STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING SERVICES. The contractor shall obtain the services of a licensed structural engineer to design the PV panels’ mounting support system to the existing roof and provide construction documents which comply with design criteria. The structural engineer shall verify the mounting support system will have the necessary capacity to withstand the high wind loads of this area. Also, due to the proximity to the ocean, the contractor shall create a mounting support system capable of lasting the life of

Section 01 10 00 Page 10 the PV system warranty with minimum maintenance required. The existing structure has been confirmed to be capable of supporting the proposed PV system per attached as-built drawings and structural calculations. All references to “structural engineer” shall mean the contractor’s structural engineer.

SPECIAL INSPECTION. The contractor shall obtain the services of a licensed structural engineer to conduct special inspections according to Chapter 17 of IBC code.

See Structural Report and Calculations in Appendix E.

19.0 PLUMBING REQUIREMENTS (Not Applicable)

20.0 AIR CONDITIONING AND VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS (Not Applicable)

21.0 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION CRITERIA

21.1 General

The design and construction of the electrical system shall be in compliance with the most recent editions of the references and criteria listed herein. Where there is a conflict between Section 01 10 00 Statement of Work (SOW) and the references and criteria, the more stringent shall apply.

21.2 Scope of Work and Objectives:

These technical requirements constitute the basis for the Electrical and Photovoltaic (PV) design and construction. The Design-Build Contractor may propose alternative design solutions and materials that meet or exceed the minimum technical performance criteria, subject to the government’s approval.

21.3 General Planning Criteria, Military/DoD Planning and Construction Criteria, General Construction Criteria, Codes, and Publications, latest editions of the publications listed including those listed in this Statement of Work, shall be used for facility design and form the standards of material and workmanship in construction.

21.3.1 Military/DoD Planning and Construction Criteria:

Construction shall be in accordance with the following codes, standards, and regulations. If dates are not given for reference standards or criteria, the latest edition is to be used. The most stringent shall govern where discrepancies occur.

UFC 3-440-01 Facility-Scale Renewable Energy Systems UFC 3-501-01 Electrical Engineering UFC 3-520-01 Interior Electrical Systems UFC 3-520-05 Stationary Battery Areas, with Change 1 UFC 3-550-01 Exterior Electrical Power Distribution UFC 3-560-01 Electrical Safety, O&M UFC 3-580-01 Telecommunications Building Cabling Systems

Planning and Design ER 1110-345-700 Design Analysis, Drawings and Specifications

21.3.2 General Construction Criteria, Codes, and Publications:

Construction shall be in accordance with the following codes, standards and regulations. If dates are not given for reference standards or criteria, the latest edition is to be used. The most stringent shall govern where discrepancies occur.

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NFPA 70 National Electrical Code (NEC), 2017 Edition NFPA 70E General Requirements for Electrical Safety Related

Work Practices, 2014 Edition ANSI C2 National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), 2017 Edition NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, 2016 Edition UFGS Unified Facility Guide Specifications ANSI American National Standards Institute NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers Association

Standard UL Underwriters Laboratories Standards OSHA Occupational Safety and health Standards

Regulations ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

All designs and work shall be consistent with commercial industry standard and practices.

21.3.3 Design Qualifications: For the electrical design, provide the services of a Professional Electrical Engineer registered to practice in the U.S., and who has a minimum of 5 continuous years of experience as a registered professional.

21.3.4 The electrical design shall be designed for seismic conditions as specified in the structural portions of this RFP.

21.3.5 Coordinate with all other disciplines of this RFP for additional requirements that will require electrical work. This section is inclusive of all electrical work needed to support the requirements and equipment described by all disciplines even if not specifically addressed in this section.

21.3.6 Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS):

UFGS sections listed below describe the materials, standards, and methods for this project. The UFGS sections listed are not comprehensive. The Design-Build Contractor shall develop additional sections per requirements stated in UFC 1-300-02 to represent other items described in this section or as part of this STATEMENT OF WORK.

26 05 19.00 10 Insulated Wire and Cables 26 05 48.00 10 Seismic Protection for Electrical Equipment 26 08 00 Apparatus Inspection and Testing 26 09 13 Power Monitoring System 26 20 00 Interior Distribution System 26 28 01.00 10 Coordinated Power System Protection 33 70 02.00 10 Electrical Distribution System, Underground

21.4 General Requirements:

21.4.1 Drawings: Develop the complete electrical design drawings for construction.

The drawings developed in this RFP are conceptual and provided only to assist in conveying intent and are not for specific requirements. The final DB Contractor’s Design shall comply with this RFP, the applicable referenced standards, comments by the using agency, and technical Government review branches.

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21.4.2 The drawings are not intended to be the complete representation of the new or existing conditions or as-built conditions. It is the DB Contractor’s responsibility to field verify all existing conditions as the basis for the bid proposals and for the final design. Include in the bid proposal all work and associated cost to provide a complete and usable facility including any repairs, renovations, and replacements to any existing facilities and infrastructure that may be impacted by the new work.

21.4.3 Existing: Existing is defined as either the current condition in the field or the assumed condition after construction of an on-going project. Do not assume that the conditions shown will be correct when the contract is awarded. The exact condition will depend on the ongoing construction contracts. Make all necessary adjustments to accommodate the actual conditions.

21.4.4 Coordination with Other Projects: Obtain the latest construction documents including all amendments and revisions or as-built drawings (if the construction is competed) as the basis for the design of this project.

Coordination is required between these different projects in order to ensure a smooth transition and working conditions. Provide load calculations and size of electrical services and infrastructure based on coordination with other projects. Provide continual coordination with the other projects via the Contracting Officer from the NTP to the final acceptance of this project.

Conduct meetings as required to provide this coordination or as directed by the Contracting Officer.

21.4.5 Coordination with Government Agencies

All work shall be coordinated with the appropriate Government agency through the Contracting Officer and shall be documented in writing in accordance with other parts of this specification. The designs of these systems shall include the requirements of these agencies.

21.4.6 Outages: Power outage to the entire Army Reserves Center will be necessary to tie-in the new PV system and battery storage system into the existing electrical distribution system. Phase all work to minimize the duration and number of power outages. Coordinate and schedule outages with the Contracting Officer, building occupant (Executive Officer/Facility Manager), and the American Samoa Power Authority (ASPA) in writing a minimum of 30 days prior to the planned outage. Outages are subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer. Plan, layout, and construct as much of the work prior to the outage so that the outages are minimized.

21.4.7 The month of December is a heavy training period for the Army Reserves Center. The Contractor shall schedule its work and power outages to avoid this heavy training period.

21.4.8 Power outage to the primary circuit or customers other than the Army Reserves Center is not anticipated.

21.4.9 Quality Control:

21.4.9.1 Submit a basis of design and all calculations to substantiate the design of the project including load, short circuit, voltage drop, and other calculations. Submit protective device coordination curves and study to demonstrate that selective coordination has been achieved.

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21.4.9.2 All materials, equipment, and devices shall be new and shall be listed by the Underwriter’s Laboratory Inc. (UL), ETL, or an approved third party testing organization. As a minimum, comply with the workmanship and standards described in “The American Electrician’s Handbook” by Croft and the requirements of the NFPA 70.

21.4.9.3 All products used shall be commercial or specification grade.

Residential grade products are not acceptable.

21.4.9.4 All electrical systems shall be field tested to demonstrate proper working condition per nationally recognized testing association standards, in accordance with the manufacturer’s field testing procedures, and/or the requirements stated in the UFGS technical sections.

21.4.9.5 Provide materials and equipment that are products of manufacturers regularly engaged in the production of such products. Products shall have been in satisfactory commercial or industrial use for 2 years prior to bid opening. The 2-year period shall include applications of equipment and materials under similar circumstances and of similar size. The product shall have been on sale on the commercial market through advertisements, manufacturers’ catalogs, or brochures during the 2-year period. Where two or more items of the same class of equipment are required, these items shall be products of a single manufacturer; however, the component parts of the item need not be the products of the same manufacturer unless stated in the technical sections.

21.5 Submittals: Submit for Government review and comment, all catalog cuts, calculations, test procedures and test results required for the PV system prior to starting any work of this contract. Specifications, catalog cuts, and design analysis shall be submitted for government acceptance along with plans prior to any work being performed. Specifications used shall be Unified Facilities Guide Specification (UFGS). All plans for the PV system shall be stamped and signed by a Professional Electrical Engineer.

21.6 Government approval is required for submittal 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 this and other sections of this specification:

SD-02 Shop Drawings:

Electrical Equipment;

Detail drawings consisting of equipment drawings, illustrations, schedules, instructions, diagrams, and other information necessary to define the installations. Detail drawings shall show the rating of items and systems and how the components and systems are assembled, function together, and how they will be installed on the project. Data and drawings for component parts of an item or system shall be coordinated and submitted as a unit. Data and drawings shall be coordinated and included in a single submission. Multiple submissions for the same equipment or system are not acceptable except where prior approval has been obtained for the Contracting Officer. In such

Section 01 10 00 Page 14 cases, a list of data to be submitted later shall be included with the first submission. Detail drawings shall show physical arrangement, construction details, connections, finishes, materials, used in fabrication, provisions for conduit or busway entrance, access requirements for installation and maintenance, physical size, electrical characteristics, foundation and support details, and equipment weight. Drawings shall be drawn to scale and/or dimensioned. Optional items shall be clearly identified as included or excluded.

Detail drawings shall as a minimum include:

Metering

Grounding

Panelboards

Transformer

Battery Storage System

Conduit (interior and exterior)

Cables and wires

Safety Switches

DC and AC Disconnect Switches

Fuses

Combiner Boxes

Inverters

Photovoltaic Modules

Controller/Monitoring System

Labeling & Warning Signs

Electrical drawings including single-line, three-line (for photovoltaic distribution) diagrams, and schematics or elementary diagrams of the existing electrical system;

internal wiring and field connection diagrams of each electrical device when published by the manufacturer; wiring diagrams of cabinets, panels, units, or separate mountings; interconnection diagrams that show the wiring between separate components of assemblies; field connection diagrams that show the termination of wiring routed between separate items of equipment; internal wiring diagrams of equipment showing wiring as actually provided for this project. Field wiring connections shall be clearly identified.

If departures from the contract drawings are deemed necessary by the Contractor, complete details of such departures, including changes in related portions of the project and the reasons why, shall be submitted with the detail drawings. Approved departures shall be made at no additional cost to the Government.

SD-03 Product Data

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Fault Current and Protective Device Coordination Study;

The Study shall be submitted along with protective device equipment submittals. No time extensions or similar contract modifications will be granted for work arising out of the requirements for this study. Approval of protective devices proposed shall be based on recommendations of this study. The Government shall not be held responsible for any changes to equipment, device ratings, settings, or additional labor for installation of equipment or devices ordered and/or procured prior to approval of the study. All recommendations and requirements of the study shall be incorporated as part of the contract.

Manufacturer’s Catalog;

Data composed of catalog cuts, brochures, circulars, specifications, product data and printed information in sufficient detail and scope to verify compliance with the requirements of the contract documents.

A complete itemized listing of equipment and materials proposed for incorporation into the work. Each entry shall include an item number, the quantity of items proposed, and the name of the manufacturer of each item.

Installation Procedures;

Installation procedures for photovoltaic system, battery storage system, transformer, panelboard, and grounding. Procedures shall include diagrams, instructions, and precautions required to install, adjust, calibrate, and test devices and equipment.

Onsite Tests;

A detailed description of the Contractor’s proposed procedures for on-site tests.

SD-06 Test Reports

Factory Test Reports;

Six copies of the information described below in binders having a minimum of 3 rings from which material may readily be removed and replaced, including a separate section for each test. Sections shall be separated by heavy plastic dividers with tabs.

A list of equipment used, with calibration certifications.

A copy of measurements taken.

The dates of testing.

The equipment and values to be verified.

The conditions specified for the test.

The test results, signed, and dated.

A description of adjustments made.

Field Test Plan;

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A detailed description of the Contractor’s proposed procedures for onsite test submitted 30 days prior to testing the installed system. No field test will be performed unit the test plan is approved. The test plan shall consist of complete field test procedures including tests to be performed, test equipment required, and tolerance limits.

Field Test Reports;

Two copies of the information described below in binders having a minimum of 3-rings from which material may readily be removed and replaced, including a separate section for each test. Sections shall be separated by heavy plastic dividers with tabs.

A list of equipment used, with calibration certifications.

A copy of measurements taken.

The dates of testing.

The equipment and values to be verified.

The conditions specified for the test.

The test results, signed, and dated.

A description of adjustments made.

Final position of controls and device settings.

All test reports shall be reviewed and signed by a licensed electrical engineer.

SD-07 Certificates

Materials and Equipment;

The label or listing of the Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., will be accepted as evidence that the materials or equipment conform to the applicable standards of the agency. In lieu of this label or listing, a statement from a nationally recognized, adequately equipped testing agency indicating that the items have been tested in accordance with required procedures and that the materials and equipment comply with all contract requirements will be accepted. However, materials and equipment installed in hazardous locations must bear the UL label unless the data submitted from other testing agency is specifically approved in writing by the Contracting officer. Items which are required to be listed and labeled in accordance with Underwriters laboratories must be affixed with a UL label that states that it is UL listed. No exceptions or waivers will be granted to this requirement. Materials and equipment will be approved based on the manufacturer’s published data.

For other than equipment and materials specified to conform to UL publications, a manufacturer’s statement indicating complete compliance with the applicable standard of the American Society for Testing and Materials, National Electrical Manufacturers Association, or other commercial standard, is acceptable.

SD-11 Closeout Submittal

As-Built Drawings;

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The as-built drawings shall be a record of the construction as installed. The drawings shall include all the information shown on the contract drawings, deviations, modifications, and changes from the contract drawings, however minor. The as-built drawings shall be kept at the job site and updated daily. The as-built drawings shall be a full-sized set of prints marked to reflect all deviations, changes, and modifications.

The as-built drawings shall be complete and show the locations, size, dimensions, part identification, and other information. Additional sheets may be added. The as-built drawings shall be jointly inspected for accuracy and completeness by the Contractor’s quality control representative and by the Contracting officer prior to the submission of each monthly pay estimate. Upon completion of the work, the Contractor shall submit three full sized sets of the marked prints to the Contracting Officer for approval. If upon review, the as-built drawings are found to contain errors and/or omissions, they will be returned to the Contractor for correction. The Contractor shall correct and return the as-built drawings to the Contracting Officer for approval within ten calendar days from the time the drawings are returned to the Contractor. Provide CADD files of the as-built drawings to the Government. The files shall be turned in with the as-built drawings set. Also include catalog cuts indicating options provided for all materials, apparatus, and equipment. Provide copies of all approved manufacturer’s catalog data in electronic format on CD. Catalog data shall be marked/highlighted to identify specific model numbers and options that were provided. The Contractor shall also complete and submit a copy of the form DD-1354 by KTR after completion.

Operation & Maintenance (O&M) Manuals;

The contractor shall provide four sets of the complete Operation and Maintenance

(O&M) Manuals for the entire PV system, storage system, and monitoring system. The O&M manual shall include but not limited to PV panels, inverters, combiner boxes, DC disconnects, AC disconnects, panelboards, storage batteries and inverter, battery charger, and monitoring system and software.

21.7 General Electrical Requirements

21.7.1 All conduits shall be concealed where there are accessible walls, ceiling spaces, raised floors, crawl spaces, or other logical and normally utilized methods to conceal conduit. Exposed conduits will only be allowed where it is not possible to conceal them due to existing conditions. Exposed conduits shall be installed in a workmanlike manner and mounted as high as applicable.

21.7.2 Include any work to existing facilities that need to be modified or relocated for the new work.

21.8 Demolition:

21.8.1 Repair or replace all existing structures, equipment, cables, or utilities that may be damaged during the course of construction or during the demolition phase of this project to a condition that is equal or better than the existing condition. The scope of the repair or replacement work shall be defined and completed to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer subject to the provisions of this specification. The work shall be completed in the most timely manner in order to minimize any outages to the users.

21.8.2 Relocate any existing electrical or telecommunications structures, lights, ductlines, handholes, cables, etc. that may be in the way of the new construction or are impacted as a result of the construction. The relocated work shall be equal or better in quality, function, and value as the existing.

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The proposed relocated work shall be coordinated with the Government and acceptable to all reviewing agencies including the Corps of Engineers and the Contracting Officer.

21.9 Interior Electrical Systems

21.9.1 General

Complete and operational electrical systems including power and communication shall be provided for areas as described herein. Materials not addressed by the references and criteria indicated shall at a minimum be listed by UL for the task and area used.

21.9.1.1 New electrical devices, wiring and conduit shall be provided. Existing branch circuit wiring and electrical distribution system components shall be re-used to the maximum extent possible. Where existing capacity is inadequate to support new loads, modifications such as new panel boards, feeder conduits, conductors, etc. shall be provided to support new loads and provide required spare capacity.

21.9.1.2 Where installed on new walls or within ceilings, all electrical wiring shall be concealed and all outlets shall be recessed. Where installed on existing walls, electrical wiring may be surface mounted with runs parallel to floor and ceiling, and run in corners or at jambs where possible. Conduit runs passing through fire rated walls or partitions shall be firestopped. All empty conduit shall be sealed, capped and tagged and shall include a pull wire. Conduit and/or molding shall be painted to match adjacent surfaces. Colors of outlet boxes, devices and device plates shall be selected such that colors of exposed surfaces match or complement adjacent surfaces.

21.9.1.3 Electrical distribution system components that are no longer in use shall be removed. Where electrical components are removed, patch and paint exposed areas to match existing conditions. Electrical equipment shall be UL listed for the environment in which it is located.

21.10 Interior Lighting Systems (Not Applicable)

21.11 Interior Communication Systems (Not Applicable)

21.12 Interior Power Distribution Systems

21.12.1 Panelboards shall be equipped with circuit breakers sized for the load and available fault current. Series rated breakers shall not be used.

21.12.2 Wiring shall consist of copper conductors with 600-volt insulation. The minimum conductor size shall be no. 12 AWG. All receptacle circuits shall have separate neutral wire.

21.13 Power Materials and Methods

21.13.1 Metering: Provide a new bi-directional utility grade meter to replace the existing ASPA meter. Coordinate meter requirements with ASPA. ASPA point of contact is listed below:

Joachim Fong

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Phone #: 684-733-1151 Email: joachim@aspower.com

21.13.2 Advance Monitoring: Advance monitoring which is required for a micro-grid system is not included in this project. However, Contractor shall provide equipment with advance monitoring capabilities and provide provisions for future micro-grid conversion. Contractor shall coordinate with User for requirements.

21.13.3 Enclosures for electrical equipment mounted in exterior locations shall be NEMA Type 4X, Stainless Steel 316. Pull boxes shall be NEMA 4X Stainless Steel 316 or for smaller boxes, die-cast weatherproof. All mounting hardware including steel channels, nuts, bolts, hardware shall be stainless steel.

21.13.4 All power apparatus including switches shall be UL listed and be specification grade.

21.14 Wiring Methods

21.14.1 All wiring shall be in steel conduit or electrical metallic tubing (interior locations only) above grade or above the floor slab, and schedule 40 PVC concrete encase below grade except where specifically allowed by this specification.