Am0001.pdf

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing items 8 and 15, and returning or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. CONTRACT ID CODE

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUISITION NUMBER 5. PROJECT NUMBER (If applicable)

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

FACILITY CODE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended. is not extended.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER

NUMBER IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation data, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15C. DATE SIGNED

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

PAGE OF PAGES

6. ISSUED BY CODE

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (X)

CODE

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

Previous edition unusable

Amendment No. 0001

Replace Electric Flood Pumps, Pump Assembly, Controls, Pit And Pump House Garrison Dam, ND

See attached documentation for content of the amendment revisions.

Date for receipt of Proposals is 14 September 2018 at 2:00 pm

Government Point of Contact: Dean Matuszewski (402) 995-2854

U.S ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, OMAHA DISTRICT

CONTRACTING OFFICE

1616 CAPITOL AVE.

OMAHA, NE 68102-4901

See Item 6

W9128F18R0054

08/31/2018

08/15/2018

08/31/2018

Am #0001 - 2 (Continuation SF 30)

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

Omaha District, Corps of Engineers 1616 Capitol Avenue Omaha, Nebraska 68102-4901

:NOTICE: Failure to acknowledge : Solicitation No. W9128F18R0054 :all amendments may cause rejec- :

:tion of the offer. See FAR : Date of Issue: 18 August 2018 :52.215-1 of Section 00 21 00 : Date of Receiving Proposals:

14 September 2018

Amendment No. 0001 31 August 2018

SUBJECT: Amendment No. 0001 to Request for Proposal Solicitation Package for Construction of Replace Electric Flood Pumps, Pump Assembly, Controls, Pit And Pump House Garrison Dam, ND

Solicitation No. W9128F18R0054.

TO: Prospective Offerors and Others Concerned

1. The specifications and drawings for subject project are hereby modified as follows (revise all specification indices, attachment lists, and drawing indices accordingly).

a. Specifications. (Descriptive Changes.)

(1) Section 00 22 00 Page 8, paragraph 6.4.8, end of the first paragraph, after the sentence reading: “The following ratings will be used to evaluate Factor 1 (Project Management Plan)” add “and Factor 3 (Utilization of Small Business Concerns)”.

(2) Section 00 22 00 Page 25, paragraph 11, subparagraph (3) Discussions, delete the following: “During the exchange of information, Offerors must be informed of all deficiencies, and significant weaknesses in their proposals and offered an opportunity to revise their proposals.” and substitute “During the exchange of information, Offerors must be informed of all deficiencies, significant weaknesses, and weaknesses in their proposals and offered an opportunity to revise their proposals.”

b. Specifications (New and/or Revised and Reissued). Delete and substitute or add specification pages or sections as noted below. The substituted pages or sections are revised and reissued with this amendment.

Pages or Sections Deleted Pages or Sections Substituted or Added

Section 01 11 00: SUMMARY OF WORK Section 01 11 00: SUMMARY OF WORK

SECTION 01 22 00.00 10 SECTION 01 22 00.00 10

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

SECTION 33 71 02 SECTION 33 71 02

UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTIO

Am #0001 - 3 (Continuation SF 30)

c. Drawings (Reissued). The following drawings are revised with latest revision date of 31 August 2018, and reissued with this amendment.

(1) Sheet EU001, E-001, E-002 and E-004.

2. This amendment is a part of the proposing papers and its receipt shall be acknowledged on the Standard Form 1442. All other conditions and requirements of the request for proposal remain unchanged. If the proposals have been sent prior to receiving this amendment, you will notify the office where proposals are received, in the specified manner, immediately of its receipt and of any changes in your proposal occasioned thereby.

a. See Section 00 22 00 for details on submitting proposals.

3. Proposals will be received until 2:00 p.m., local time, electronically via the AMRDEC SAFE website, 14 September 2018.

Attachments:

Spec Pages listed in 1.b. above Dwgs. listed in 1.c. above

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District 1616 Capitol Avenue Omaha, Nebraska 68102-4901

31 Aug 2018

MFS/2184

Replace Electric Flood Pumps, Pump Assembly, Controls, Williston, GR91

SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 11 00

SUMMARY OF WORK

08/15

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUBMITTALS

1.2 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

1.2.1 Project Description

1.2.2 Location

1.3 OCCUPANCY OF PREMISES

1.4 EXISTING WORK

1.5 LOCATION OF UNDERGROUND UTILITIES

1.5.1 Notification Prior to Excavation

PART 3 EXECUTION

-- End of Section Table of Contents --

SECTION 01 11 00 Page 1 Am0001

SECTION 01 11 00

SUMMARY OF WORK

08/15

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 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.

1.2 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

1.2.1 Project Description

a. Perform all work required to comply with site operations, environmental protection, and safety and health provisions.

b. Perform all work required to demolish and dispose of (3) each Fig. 6360 Fairbanks Morse & Co. vertical turbine pumps/motors/oilers, (2) each Armco 14" slide gates and mounting brackets/hardware, (misc.) 10"/8"/6" piping/fittings to and from sump pump, (1)each sump pump and motor, (3)each discharge pipe spools from old pump to wall flange, (4)each ladders, and (misc.) 1" to 6" vacuum breaker piping and solenoid valves. Also perform work required to provide and install (3) Morrison VPM-30-27 vertical turbine pumps/motors or equal, (2) each HydroGate 14" coated slide gates or equal with all required mounting brackets and hardware, (4) each new ladders, (misc.)final coating for pipe spools from new pump connection to wall flange/thimbles/etc., new 30" gaskets/hardware/etc., new 10"/8"/6" piping/fittings to and from sump pump, new sump pump and reuse existing motor, new discharge pip spool pieces from new pumps to wall flange, and new 1" to 6" vacuum breaker piping and solenoid valves. See contract drawings for full and detailed scope of work.

c. Perform all work required to demolish and dispose of (3) each 2300 Volt motor starter cubicles, a 112.5 kVA pad-mounted distribution transformer, a 50 kVA pad-mounted distribution transformer, a 200 Amp 15 kV sectionalizer, a 4/0 5 kV cable, a wooden riser pole at the utility source of the 4/0 5 kV cable, (3) each 600 Volt cables supplying power to a maintenance shop and 2 pump houses, a 1/0 5 kV direct burial cable supplying the office building, vacuum breaker solenoid power cables, and a submersible level sensor.

Demolish and dispose of all other cables, raceways, and appurtenances necessary for the complete demolition of the foregoing items. In place of the demolished equipment, provide and install a 480 Volt 2000 Amp Motor Control Center (MCC), (3) each Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) enclosures, a 1500 kVA pad-mounted transformer, a 50 kVA pad-mounted distribution transformer, an underground concrete duct bank with a 4/0 15 kV jacketed concentric neutral cable, a primary metering cabinet, meter post, and Vacuum Fault Interrupter (VFI) at the utility source, (3) each 600 Volt cables to supply power to a maintenance shop and 2 pump houses, a 1/0 600 Volt direct burial cable to supply the office building, a pump control panel, vacuum breaker solenoid power cables, a submersible level sensor, and a satellite telemetry interface

SECTION 01 11 00 Page 2 for the level sensor. Install all other cables, raceways, and appurtenances to ensure the interconnection and functionality of all new power and control equipment. See contract drawings for full and detailed scope of work.

1.2.2 Location

The work is located in Williston, ND approximately as indicated. The exact location will be shown by the Contracting Officer.

1.3 OCCUPANCY OF PREMISES

Williston Resource Office will be occupied during this work. The building where the work will occur will be empty.

Before work is started, arrange with the Contracting Officer a sequence of procedure, means of access, space for storage of materials and equipment, and use of approaches, corridors, and stairways.

1.4 EXISTING WORK

In addition to "FAR 52.236-9, Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements":

a. Remove or alter existing work in such a manner as to prevent injury or damage to any portions of the existing work which remain.

b. Repair or replace portions of existing work which have been altered during construction operations to match existing or adjoining work, as approved by the Contracting Officer. At the completion of operations, existing work must be in a condition equal to or better than that which existed before new work started.

1.5 LOCATION OF UNDERGROUND UTILITIES

Obtain digging permits prior to start of excavation, and comply with installation requirements for locating and marking underground utilities.

Contact local utility locating service a minimum of 48 hours prior to excavating, to mark utilities, and within sufficient time required if work occurs on a Monday or after a holiday. Verify existing utility locations indicated on contract drawings, within area of work.

Identify and mark all other utilities not managed and located by the local utility companies. Scan the construction site with Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), electromagnetic, or sonic equipment, and mark the surface of the groundor paved surface where existing underground utilities are discovered. Verify the elevations of existing piping, utilities,and any type of underground obstruction not indicated, or specified to be removed, that is indicated or discovered during scanning, in locations to be traversed by piping, ducts, and other work to be conducted or installed.

Verify elevations before installing new work closer than nearest manhole or other structure at which an adjustment in grade can be made.

1.5.1 Notification Prior to Excavation

Notify the Contracting Officer at least 15 days prior to starting excavation work.

SECTION 01 11 00 Page 3

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

The existing (3) 48" isolation gates for the pumping plant sumps have leakage. Existing sump pump may be used to assist with water removal.

Additional water removal, if required, is the responsibility of the contractor. See Specification 01 12 00 CONSTRUCTION GENERAL for further details.

3.2 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

The contractor shall coordinate all power system de-energization and re-energization activities with the local electric utility. During the period between decommissioning of the existing power system and commissioning of the new power system, the contractor shall provide any temporary power that will be required for its own construction needs, that will be required to maintain power to the occupied office building, and that will be required to maintain power to the auxiliary systems of the existing diesel-driven backup pumps.

The contractor shall coordinate with the local utility to obtain this temporary power, or shall provide backup generators if required. For all power outages that will be required during construction, the contractor shall notify local Government personnel a minimum of 48 hours in advance. All power outages that will exceed two hours in duration shall be scheduled outside of normal working hours, or portable generators shall be provided if power outages exceeding two hours must be scheduled during normal working hours. The Government reserves the right to approve or disapprove the dates and times of any power outages that may interfere with critical functions, including but not limited to backup or emergency pumping operations. See Specification 01 12 00 CONSTRUCTION GENERAL for further details.

-- End of Section --

SECTION 01 11 00 Page 4

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 22 00.00 10

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 GENERAL

1.1.1 General Information

1.1.2 Retainage of Payment

1.2 MEASUREMENT

1.2.1 General

1.3 PAYMENT FOR REPLACING OF ELECTRIC FLOOD PUMPS, PUMP ASSEMBLY,

CONTROLS, PIT AND PUMP HOUSE

1.3.1 Base CLINs (Basic Bid Items)

1.3.1.1 CLIN 0001 - Replacement of Vertical Mixed Flow Turbine

Pumps and Associated Mechanical and Electrical Components in Electric Pump House

1.3.1.2 CLIN 0002 - Replacement of Sump Pump in Electric Pump House

1.3.1.3 CLIN 0003 - Replacement of Vacuum Breakers and Associated

Mechanical and Electrical Components

1.3.1.4 CLIN 0004 - Replacement of Pumping Plant Electrical

Distribution System

1.3.1.5 CLIN 0005 - Replacement of Pumping Plant Controls

1.3.1.6 CLIN 0006 - Replacement of Ladders

1.3.1.7 CLIN 0007 - Replacement of Slide Gates

1.3.1.8 CLIN 0008 - Emergency Pumping Plan

1.3.1.9 CLIN 0009 - All Remaining Work

1.3.2 Optional CLINs (Optional Bid Items)

1.3.2.1 CLIN 0010 - Supply Stop Planks (OPTIONAL)

1.3.2.2 CLIN 0011 - Replace Roof Exhaust Fan in Electric Pump House

(OPTIONAL)

PART 2 PRODUCTS -NOT USED

PART 3 EXECUTION - NOT USED

-- End of Section Table of Contents --

SECTION 01 22 00.00 10 Page 1

SECTION 01 22 00.00 10

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 GENERAL

1.1.1 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.

1.1.2 Retainage of Payment

Retainage in the amount of 5% of original contract amount will be withheld until the final submittals for Final Operation and Maintenance Manuals and Parts Catalogs, Final Approved Versions of Contractor Prepared Drawings and AS-BUILT CONTRACT DRAWINGS AND FIO DRAWINGS have been approved by the Government. See SECTION 01 78 39.00 24 "AS-BUILT DRAWINGS" for additional information.

1.2 MEASUREMENT

1.2.1 General

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. Payment items for the work of this contract for which contract lump sum payments will be made are listed in the PROPOSAL SCHEDULE and described below. All costs for items of work, which are not specifically mentioned to be included in a particular lump sum or unit price payment item, shall be included in the listed lump sum item most closely associated with the work involved. The lump sum price and payment made for each item listed shall constitute full compensation for furnishing all plant, labor, materials, and equipment, and performing any associated Contractor quality control, environmental protection, meeting safety requirements, tests and reports, and for performing all work required for which separate payment is not otherwise provided. 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.

SECTION 01 22 00.00 10 Page 2

1.3 PAYMENT FOR REPLACING OF ELECTRIC FLOOD PUMPS, PUMP ASSEMBLY, CONTROLS,

PIT AND PUMP HOUSE

1.3.1 Base CLINs (Basic Bid Items)

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

1.3.1.1 CLIN 0001 - Replacement of Vertical Mixed Flow Turbine Pumps and Associated Mechanical and Electrical Components in Electric Pump House

Payment for the removal, disposal, and replacement of the pumps and associated mechanical and electrical components will be made in a lump sum under CLIN 0001. Scope shall include removal, disposal, and replacement of

(3) pumps, (3) motors, piping, hangers, removal and disposal of (1) medium-voltage motor control center and replacement thereof with (1) low-voltage motor control center and (3) variable speed drives, and supply and installation of all raceways and wiring necessary for the foregoing items. Price and payment shall constitute full compensation for the replacement of the pumps and associated mechanical and electrical components in the electric pump house.

1.3.1.2 CLIN 0002 - Replacement of Sump Pump in Electric Pump House

Payment for the replacement of the pump house sump pump will be paid in a Lump Sum under CLIN 0002. Existing sump pump shall be removed and disposed of, being replaced with a new pump as specified. The existing motor shall be retained and coupled to the new pump. Sump pump piping and valves to the wall thimble shall be demolished and replaced. Associated pipe fittings shall also be demolished, disposed of, and replaced. Price and payment shall constitute full compensation for the replacement of the sump pump in the electric pump house.

1.3.1.3 CLIN 0003 - Replacement of Vacuum Breakers and Associated Mechanical and Electrical Components

Payment for replacement of the vacuum breakers and associated mechanical and electrical components will be made in a lump sum under CLIN 0003.

Scope shall include removal, disposal, and replacement of vacuum breaker piping for the (3) stormwater pumps and (1) sump pump. Solenoids for the vacuum breakers shall also be removed, disposed of, and replaced. Existing solenoid wiring shall be disconnected and new underground conduit and cables shall be run to the vacuum breaker manhole. Price and payment shall constitute full compensation for the replacement of vacuum breakers and associated mechanical and electrical components.

1.3.1.4 CLIN 0004 - Replacement of Pumping Plant Electrical Distribution System

Payment for replacing the primary electrical distribution system will be made in a lump sum under CLIN 0004. Scope shall include removal and disposal of existing riser pole adjacent to the utility substation, existing 5 kV cable, 112.5 kVA and 50 kVA pad-mounted transformers, and a 15 kV sectionalizer. Supply and install a primary metering cabinet, vacuum fault interrupter, an underground duct bank, 15 kV cable, 50 kVA pad-mounted transformer, 1500 kVA pad-mounted transformer with 2000 Amp bus duct for the secondary winding load connection, and all raceways and wiring necessary for the foregoing items. Price and payment shall constitute full compensation for the replacement of the pumping plant electrical

SECTION 01 22 00.00 10 Page 3 distribution system.

1.3.1.5 CLIN 0005 - Replacement of Pumping Plant Controls

Payment for replacing the pumping plant controls will be made in lump sum under CLIN 0005. Scope shall include removal and disposal of all wiring associated with the existing relay control system, and installation of a new control cabinet containing a programmable logic controller and liquid-crystal color display. Scope shall also include all design and development of the logic, and programming and commissioning of the system.

Remove and dispose of existing water level sensor, and replace with a new sensor and stilling pipe as specified. Run new underground conduit and cable to the stream gauge on the levee crest as specified. Supply and install all raceways and wiring necessary for the foregoing items. Price and payment shall constitute full compensation for the replacement of pumping plant controls.

1.3.1.6 CLIN 0006 - Replacement of Ladders

Payment for replacement of ladders will be made in lump sum under CLIN 0006. Scope shall include all labor and materials to demolish, dispose of, and replace all ladders per drawings. Price and payment shall constitute full compensation for the replacement of ladders.

1.3.1.7 CLIN 0007 - Replacement of Slide Gates

Payment replacement of the slide gates will be made at the lump sum bid price under CLIN 0007. Scope shall include all labor and materials to demolish, dispose of, and replace all slide gates per drawings. Price and payment shall constitute full compensation for replacement of slide gates.

1.3.1.8 CLIN 0008 - Emergency Pumping Plan

Payment for the emergency pumping plan will be made under CLIN 0008. Scope and requirements of the emergency pumping plan shall be as described in Section 01 14 00 of the project specifications. Price and payment shall constitute full compensation for all material, equipment, and labor required to implement the emergency pumping plan.

1.3.1.9 CLIN 0009 - All Remaining Work

Payment for Contractor-furnished all remaining work will be made under CLIN 0009. All remaining work includes asbestos and lead abatement, dewatering, temporary electric power, mobilization, demobilization, training of government personnel on the operation of the new pumping plant controls, and all other work not paid for by other CLINs. All remaining work shall also include governmental approval of Final As-Built Drawings and Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Manuals. Contractor is responsible for retaining 5% of the total bid amount to the all remaining work. Price and payment shall constitute full compensation for all material, equipment, and labor required to prepare and submit Final As-Built Drawings for the project.

1.3.2 Optional CLINs (Optional Bid Items)

It is anticipated that a number of bid items will be identified for rehabilitation, and those items will be determined after inspection. The Contractor shall receive authorization from the Government in writing prior to the use of those bid items. All optional work will be performed concurrently with performance of base work. Payment shall constitute full

SECTION 01 22 00.00 10 Page 4 compensation for the following bid items, and will be made as a lump sum or on a per unit basis as indicated on the proposal schedule:

1.3.2.1 CLIN 0010 - Supply Stop Planks (OPTIONAL)

Payment for this item will be made as each, but shall include the provision of (10) stop planks made of treated wood designed for water submergence, and in accordance with drawing M-104.Price and payment shall constitute full compensation for the provision of the stop planks. This option is exercised only if directed by the Contracting Officer or their Authorized Representative.

1.3.2.2 CLIN 0011 - Replace Roof Exhaust Fan in Electric Pump House

(OPTIONAL)

Payment for this item will be made as a lump sum, and shall include all work required to demolish existing 1 HP Arex direct-drive exhaust fan and wiring, and replace with new 7.5 HP Greenheck GB-500 or equal belt-drive exhaust fan. See Appendix D for existing and new fan data. This option is exercised only if directed by the Contracting Officer or their Authorized Representative.

PART 2 PRODUCTS -NOT USED

PART 3 EXECUTION - NOT USED

-- End of Section --

SECTION 01 22 00.00 10 Page 5

DIVISION 33 - UTILITIES

SECTION 33 71 02

UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION

02/15

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

1.2 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

1.3 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

1.4 DEFINITIONS

1.5 SUBMITTALS

1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE

1.6.1 Precast Underground Structures

1.6.2 Certificate of Competency for Cable Splicer/Terminator

1.6.3 Cable Installer Qualifications

1.6.4 Regulatory Requirements

1.6.5 Standard Products

1.6.5.1 Alternative Qualifications

1.6.5.2 Material and Equipment Manufacturing Date

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 CONDUIT, DUCTS, AND FITTINGS

2.1.1 Rigid Metal Conduit

2.1.1.1 Rigid Metallic Conduit, PVC Coated

2.1.2 Intermediate Metal Conduit

2.1.2.1 Intermediate Metal Conduit, PVC Coated

2.1.3 Plastic Conduit for Direct Burial and Riser Applications

2.1.4 Plastic Duct for Concrete Encasement

2.1.5 Innerduct

2.1.6 Duct Sealant

2.1.7 Fittings

2.1.7.1 Metal Fittings

2.1.7.2 PVC Conduit Fittings

2.1.7.3 PVC Duct Fittings

2.1.7.4 Outlet Boxes for Steel Conduit

2.2 LOW VOLTAGE INSULATED CONDUCTORS AND CABLES

2.2.1 Conductor Types

2.2.2 Conductor Material

2.2.3 Jackets

2.2.4 Direct Buried

2.2.5 In Duct

2.2.6 Cable Marking

2.3 LOW VOLTAGE WIRE CONNECTORS AND TERMINALS

2.4 LOW VOLTAGE SPLICES

2.4.1 Heat Shrinkable Splice

2.4.2 Cold Shrink Rubber Splice

2.5 MEDIUM VOLTAGE CABLE

2.5.1 Cable Configuration

2.5.2 Conductor Material

SECTION 33 71 02 Page 1

2.5.3 Insulation

2.5.4 Shielding

2.5.5 Neutrals

2.5.6 Jackets

2.6 MEDIUM VOLTAGE CABLE TERMINATIONS

2.6.1 Cold-Shrink Type

2.6.2 Heat Shrinkable Type

2.6.3 Separable Insulated Connector Type

2.7 MEDIUM VOLTAGE CABLE JOINTS

2.7.1 Heat-Shrinkable Joint

2.7.2 Cold-Shrink Rubber-Type Joint

2.8 TELECOMMUNICATIONS CABLING

2.9 LIVE END CAPS

2.10 TAPE

2.10.1 Insulating Tape

2.10.2 Buried Warning and Identification Tape

2.10.3 Fireproofing Tape

2.11 PULL ROPE

2.12 GROUNDING AND BONDING

2.12.1 Driven Ground Rods

2.12.2 Grounding Conductors

2.13 CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

2.14 UNDERGROUND STRUCTURES

2.14.1 Cast-In-Place Concrete Structures

2.14.2 Precast Concrete Structures, Risers and Tops

2.14.2.1 General

2.14.2.2 Design for Precast Structures

2.14.2.3 Construction

2.14.2.4 Joints

2.14.3 Manhole Frames and Covers

2.14.4 Handhole Frames and Covers

2.14.5 Brick for Manhole Collar

2.14.6 Composite/Fiberglass Handholes and Covers

2.15 CABLE SUPPORTS (RACKS, ARMS, AND INSULATORS)

2.15.1 Cable Rack Stanchions

2.15.2 Rack Arms

2.15.3 Insulators

2.16 CABLE TAGS IN MANHOLES

2.16.1 Polyethylene Cable Tags

2.17 MEDIUM VOLTAGE ABOVE GROUND CABLE TERMINATING CABINETS

2.18 LOW VOLTAGE ABOVE GROUND TERMINATION PEDESTAL

2.19 PROTECTIVE DEVICES AND COORDINATION

2.20 SOURCE QUALITY CONTROL

2.20.1 Arc-Proofing Test for Cable Fireproofing Tape

2.20.2 Medium Voltage Cable Qualification and Production Tests

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

3.2 CABLE INSPECTION

3.3 CABLE INSTALLATION PLAN AND PROCEDURE

3.4 UNDERGROUND FEEDERS SUPPLYING BUILDINGS

3.5 UNDERGROUND STRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION

3.5.1 Cast-In-Place Concrete Structures

3.5.2 Precast Concrete Construction

3.5.3 Pulling-In Irons

3.5.4 Cable Racks, Arms and Insulators

3.5.5 Field Painting

3.6 DIRECT BURIAL CABLE SYSTEM

SECTION 33 71 02 Page 2

3.6.1 Trenching

3.6.2 Cable Installation

3.6.3 Splicing

3.6.4 Bends

3.6.5 Horizontal Slack

3.7 UNDERGROUND CONDUIT AND DUCT SYSTEMS

3.7.1 Requirements

3.7.2 Treatment

3.7.3 Conduit Cleaning

3.7.4 Jacking and Drilling Under Roads and Structures

3.7.5 Galvanized Conduit Concrete Penetrations

3.7.6 Multiple Conduits

3.7.7 Conduit Plugs and Pull Rope

3.7.8 Conduit and Duct Without Concrete Encasement

3.7.8.1 Encasement Under Roads and Structures

3.7.8.2 Directional Boring

3.7.9 Duct Encased in Concrete

3.7.9.1 Connections to Manholes

3.7.9.2 Connections to Existing Underground Structures

3.7.9.3 Connections to Existing Concrete Pads

3.7.9.4 Connections to Existing Ducts

3.7.9.5 Partially Completed Duct Banks

3.7.9.6 Removal of Ducts

3.7.10 Duct Sealing

3.8 CABLE PULLING

3.8.1 Cable Lubricants

3.9 CABLES IN UNDERGROUND STRUCTURES

3.9.1 Cable Tag Installation

3.10 CONDUCTORS INSTALLED IN PARALLEL

3.11 LOW VOLTAGE CABLE SPLICING AND TERMINATING

3.11.1 Terminating Aluminum Conductors

3.12 MEDIUM VOLTAGE CABLE TERMINATIONS

3.13 MEDIUM VOLTAGE CABLE JOINTS

3.13.1 Joints in Shielded Cables

3.13.2 Joints in Armored Cables

3.14 CABLE END CAPS

3.15 LIVE END CAPS

3.16 FIREPROOFING OF CABLES IN UNDERGROUND STRUCTURES

3.16.1 Fireproofing Tape

3.16.2 Tape-Wrap

3.17 GROUNDING SYSTEMS

3.17.1 Grounding Electrodes

3.17.2 Grounding Connections

3.17.3 Grounding Conductors

3.17.4 Ground Cable Crossing Expansion Joints

3.17.5 Manhole Grounding

3.17.6 Fence Grounding

3.17.7 Metal Splice Case Grounding

3.18 EXCAVATING, BACKFILLING, AND COMPACTING

3.18.1 Reconditioning of Surfaces

3.18.1.1 Unpaved Surfaces

3.18.1.2 Paving Repairs

3.19 CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

3.19.1 Concrete Slabs (Pads) for Equipment

3.19.2 Sealing

3.20 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

3.20.1 Performance of Field Acceptance Checks and Tests

3.20.1.1 Medium Voltage Cables

3.20.1.2 Low Voltage Cables, 600-Volt

SECTION 33 71 02 Page 3

3.20.1.3 Grounding System

3.20.2 Follow-Up Verification

-- End of Section Table of Contents --

SECTION 33 71 02 Page 4

SECTION 33 71 02

UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION

02/15

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

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

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF STATE HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION OFFICIALS

(AASHTO)

AASHTO HB-17 (2002; Errata 2003; Errata 2005, 17th Edition) Standard Specifications for Highway Bridges

AMERICAN CONCRETE INSTITUTE INTERNATIONAL (ACI)

ACI 318M (2014; ERTA 2015) Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete & Commentary

ACI SP-66 (2004) ACI Detailing Manual

ASSOCIATION OF EDISON ILLUMINATING COMPANIES (AEIC)

AEIC CS8 (2013) Specification for Extruded Dielectric Shielded Power Cables Rated 5 Through 46 kV

ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)

ASTM B1 (2013) Standard Specification for Hard-Drawn Copper Wire

ASTM B231/B231M (2012) Standard Specification for Concentric-Lay-Stranded Aluminum 1350 Conductors

ASTM B3 (2013) Standard Specification for Soft or Annealed Copper Wire

ASTM B400/B400M (2008; E 2013) Standard Specification for Compact Round Concentric-Lay-Stranded Aluminum 1350 Conductor

ASTM B609/B609M (2012; E 2015) Standard Specification for Aluminum 1350 Round Wire, Annealed and Intermediate Tempers, for Electrical purposes

ASTM B8 (2011; R 2017) Standard Specification for

SECTION 33 71 02 Page 5

Concentric-Lay-Stranded Copper Conductors, Hard, Medium-Hard, or Soft

ASTM C309 (2011) Standard Specification for Liquid Membrane-Forming Compounds for Curing Concrete

ASTM C32 (2013) Standard Specification for Sewer and Manhole Brick (Made from Clay or Shale)

ASTM C478 (2015a) Standard Specification for Precast Reinforced Concrete Manhole Sections

ASTM C857 (2016) Standard Practice for Minimum Structural Design Loading for Underground Precast Concrete Utility Structures

ASTM C990 (2009; R 2014) Standard Specification for Joints for Concrete Pipe, Manholes and Precast Box Sections Using Preformed Flexible Joint Sealants

ASTM F512 (2012; R 2017) Standard Specification for Smooth-Wall Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Conduit and Fittings for Underground Installation

INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS (IEEE)

IEEE 386 (2016) Separable Insulated Connector Systems for Power Distribution Systems Rated 2.5 kV through 35 kV

IEEE 400.2 (2013) Guide for Field Testing of Shielded Power Cable Systems Using Very Low Frequency (VLF)

IEEE 404 (2012) Standard for Extruded and Laminated Dielectric Shielded Cable Joints Rated 2500 V to 500,000 V

IEEE 48 (2009) Standard for Test Procedures and Requirements for Alternating-Current Cable Terminations Used on Shielded Cables Having Laminated Insulation Rated 2.5 kV through 765 kV or Extruded Insulation Rated 2.5 kV through 500 kV

IEEE 81 (2012) Guide for Measuring Earth Resistivity, Ground Impedance, and Earth Surface Potentials of a Ground System

IEEE C2 (2017; Errata 1-2 2017; INT 1 2017) National Electrical Safety Code

IEEE C37.20.3 (2013) Standard for Metal-Enclosed Interrupter Switchgear

IEEE Stds Dictionary (2009) IEEE Standards Dictionary: Glossary

SECTION 33 71 02 Page 6 of Terms & Definitions

INSULATED CABLE ENGINEERS ASSOCIATION (ICEA)

ICEA S-94-649 (2013) Standard for Concentric Neutral Cables Rated 5 Through 46 KV

INTERNATIONAL ELECTRICAL TESTING ASSOCIATION (NETA)

NETA ATS (2017) Standard for Acceptance Testing Specifications for Electrical Power Equipment and Systems

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (NEMA)

ANSI C119.1 (2016) Electric Connectors - Sealed Insulated Underground Connector Systems Rated 600 Volts

ANSI/NEMA WC 71/ICEA S-96-659 (2014) Standard for Nonshielded Cables Rated 2001-5000 Volts for use in the Distribution of Electric Energy

NEMA C119.4 (2011) Electric Connectors - Connectors for Use Between Aluminum-to-Aluminum or Aluminum-to-Copper Conductors Designed for Normal Operation at or Below 93 Degrees C and Copper-to-Copper Conductors Designed for Normal Operation at or Below 100 Degrees C

NEMA RN 1 (2005; R 2013) Polyvinyl-Chloride (PVC) Externally Coated Galvanized Rigid Steel Conduit and Intermediate Metal Conduit

NEMA TC 2 (2013) Standard for Electrical Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Conduit

NEMA TC 3 (2016) Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Fittings for Use With Rigid PVC Conduit and Tubing

NEMA TC 6 & 8 (2013) Standard for Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Plastic Utilities Duct for Underground Installations

NEMA TC 7 (2016) Smooth-Wall Coilable Electrical Polyethylene Conduit

NEMA TC 9 (2004) Standard for Fittings for Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Plastic Utilities Duct for Underground Installation

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)

NFPA 70 (2017; ERTA 1-2 2017; TIA 17-1; TIA 17-2;

TIA 17-3) National Electrical Code

SECTION 33 71 02 Page 7

SOCIETY OF CABLE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERS (SCTE)

ANSI/SCTE 77 (2013) Specification for Underground Enclosure Integrity

TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION (TIA)

TIA-758 (2012b) Customer-Owned Outside Plant Telecommunications Infrastructure Standard

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)

RUS Bull 1751F-644 (2002) Underground Plant Construction

U.S. GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA)

CID A-A-60005 (Basic; Notice 2) Frames, Covers, Gratings, Steps, Sump And Catch Basin, Manhole

UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES (UL)

UL 1242 (2006; Reprint Mar 2014) Standard for Electrical Intermediate Metal Conduit -- Steel

UL 467 (2013; Reprint Jun 2017) UL Standard for Safety Grounding and Bonding Equipment

UL 486A-486B (2013; Reprint Jan 2016) Wire Connectors

UL 510 (2017) UL Standard for Safety Polyvinyl Chloride, Polyethylene and Rubber Insulating Tape

UL 514A (2013; Reprint Aug 2017) UL Standard for Safety Metallic Outlet Boxes

UL 514B (2012; Reprint Nov 2014) Conduit, Tubing and Cable Fittings

UL 6 (2007; Reprint Nov 2014) Electrical Rigid Metal Conduit-Steel

UL 651 (2011; Reprint Jun 2016) UL Standard for Safety Schedule 40 and 80 Rigid PVC Conduit and Fittings

UL 83 (2017) UL Standard for Safety Thermoplastic-Insulated Wires and Cables

UL 854 (2004; Reprint Nov 2014) Standard for Service-Entrance Cables

UL 94 (2013; Reprint Mar 2016) UL Standard for Safety Tests for Flammability of Plastic Materials for Parts in Devices and Appliances

SECTION 33 71 02 Page 8

1.2 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

Items provided under this section must be specifically suitable for the following service conditions. Seismic specifications for devices and equipment shall be in accordance with the seismic parameters of the geographic area concerned.

The site is located on the southern edge of the city of Williston, ND at an approximate elevation of 1850 ft. AMSL. The climate is considered cold semi-arid. Consult North Dakota climatological data for more information.

1.3 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

Section 26 08 00 APPARATUS INSPECTION AND TESTING applies to this section, with the additions and modifications specified herein.

1.4 DEFINITIONS

a. Unless otherwise specified or indicated, electrical and electronics terms used in these specifications, and on the drawings, are as defined in IEEE Stds Dictionary.

b. In the text of this section, the words conduit and duct are used interchangeably and have the same meaning.

c. In the text of this section, "medium voltage cable splices," and "medium voltage cable joints" are used interchangeably and have the same meaning.

1.5 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. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

SD-02 Shop Drawings

Aluminum conductors; G-PO

Submit modified drawings and engineering calculations associated with design changes required for use of aluminum conductors.

Precast underground structures; G-PO

SD-03 Product Data

Medium voltage cable; G-PO

Medium voltage cable joints; G-PO

Medium voltage cable terminations; G-PO

Live end caps; G-PO

Precast concrete structures; G-PO

Sealing Material

SECTION 33 71 02 Page 9

Pulling-In Irons

Manhole frames and covers; G-PO

Handhole frames and covers; G-PO

Composite/fiberglass handholes; G-PO

Cable supports (racks, arms and insulators); G-PO

Protective Devices and Coordination Study; G-PO

The study must be submitted with protective device equipment submittals. No time extension or similar contract modifications will be granted for work arising out of the requirements for this study. Approval of protective devices proposed must be based on recommendations of this study. The Government must not be held responsible for any changes to equipment, device ratings, settings, or additional labor for installation of equipment or devices ordered or procured prior to approval of the study. See Section 26 28 01.00 10 for further details

SD-06 Test Reports

Medium voltage cable qualification and production tests; G

Field Acceptance Checks and Tests; G

Arc-proofing test for cable fireproofing tape; G

Cable Installation Plan and Procedure; G

Electronic copies of the information described below, including a separate section for each cable pull. All data sheets shall be signed and dated by the person supervising the pull.

a. Site layout drawing with cable pulls numerically identified.

b. A list of equipment used, with calibration certifications. The manufacturer and quantity of lubricant used on pull.

c. The cable manufacturer and type of cable.

d. The dates of cable pulls, time of day, and ambient temperature.

e. The length of cable pull and calculated cable pulling tensions.

f. The actual cable pulling tensions encountered during pull.

SD-07 Certificates

Cable splicer/terminator; G

Cable Installer Qualifications; G

Directional Boring Certificate of Conformance; G

SECTION 33 71 02 Page 10

1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE

1.6.1 Precast Underground Structures

Submittal required for each type used. Provide calculations and drawings for precast manholes and handholes bearing the seal of a registered professional engineer including:

a. Material description (i.e., f'c and Fy)

b. Manufacturer's printed assembly and installation instructions

c. Design calculations

d. Reinforcing shop drawings in accordance with ACI SP-66

e. Plans and elevations showing opening and pulling-in iron locations and details

1.6.2 Certificate of Competency for Cable Splicer/Terminator

Provide at least one onsite person in a supervisory position with a documentable level of competency and experience to supervise all splicing and terminating shielded medium voltage (5 kV to 35 kV) power cable using pre-manufactured kits (pre-molded, heat-shrink, cold shrink). Provide a resume showing the cable installers' experience in the last three years, including a list of references complete with points of contact, addresses and telephone numbers. The Contracting Officer reserves the right to require additional proof of competency or to reject the individual and call for an alternate qualified cable installer.

Certification of the qualification of the cable splicer/terminator shall be submitted, for approval, 30 days before splices or terminations are to be made in medium voltage (5 kV to 35 kV) cables. The certification shall include the training, and experience of the individual on the specific type and classification of cable to be provided under this contract. The certification shall indicate that the individual has had three or more years recent experience splicing and terminating medium voltage cables.

The certification shall also list a minimum of three splices/terminations that have been in operation for more than one year. In addition, the individual may be required to perform a dummy or practice splice/termination in the presence of the Contracting Officer, before being approved as a qualified cable splicer. If that additional requirement is imposed, the Contractor shall provide short sections of the approved types of cables along with the approved type of splice/termination kit, and detailed manufacturer's instructions for the cable to be spliced. The Contracting Officer reserves the right to require additional proof of competency or to reject the individual and call for certification of an alternate cable splicer.

1.6.3 Cable Installer Qualifications

Provide at least one onsite person in a supervisory position with a documentable level of competency and experience to supervise all cable pulling operations. Provide a resume showing the cable installers' experience in the last three years, including a list of references complete with points of contact, addresses and telephone numbers. Cable installer must demonstrate experience with a minimum of three medium voltage cable installations. The Contracting Officer reserves the right to require

SECTION 33 71 02 Page 11 additional proof of competency or to reject the individual and call for an alternate qualified cable installer.

1.6.4 Regulatory Requirements

In each of the publications referred to herein, consider the advisory provisions to be mandatory, as though the word, "must" had been substituted for "should" wherever it appears. Interpret references in these publications to the "authority having jurisdiction," or words of similar meaning, to mean the Contracting Officer. Equipment, materials, installation, and workmanship must be in accordance with the mandatory and advisory provisions of IEEE C2 and NFPA 70 unless more stringent requirements are specified or indicated.

1.6.5 Standard Products

Provide materials and equipment that are products of manufacturers regularly engaged in the production of such products which are of equal material, design and workmanship. Products must have been in satisfactory commercial or industrial use for 2 years prior to bid opening. The 2-year period must include applications of equipment and materials under similar circumstances and of similar size. The product must have been for 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 must 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 this section.

1.6.5.1 Alternative Qualifications

Products having less than a 2-year field service record will be acceptable if a certified record of satisfactory field operation for not less than 6000 hours, exclusive of the manufacturers' factory or laboratory tests, is furnished.

1.6.5.2 Material and Equipment Manufacturing Date

Products manufactured more than 3 years prior to date of delivery to site are not acceptable, unless specified otherwise.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 CONDUIT, DUCTS, AND FITTINGS

2.1.1 Rigid Metal Conduit

UL 6.

2.1.1.1 Rigid Metallic Conduit, PVC Coated

NEMA RN 1, Type A40, except that hardness must be nominal 85 Shore A durometer, dielectric strength must be minimum 400 volts per mil at 60 Hz, and tensile strength must be minimum 3500 psi.

2.1.2 Intermediate Metal Conduit

UL 1242.

SECTION 33 71 02 Page 12

2.1.2.1 Intermediate Metal Conduit, PVC Coated

NEMA RN 1, Type A40, except that hardness must be nominal 85 Shore A durometer, dielectric strength must be minimum 400 volts per mil at 60 Hz, and tensile strength must be minimum 3500 psi.

2.1.3 Plastic Conduit for Direct Burial and Riser Applications

UL 651 and NEMA TC 2, as indicated.

2.1.4 Plastic Duct for Concrete Encasement

Provide Type EB-20 per UL 651, ASTM F512, and NEMA TC 6 & 8 as indicated.

2.1.5 Innerduct

Provide corrugated polyethylene (PE) or PVC innerducts, or fabric-mesh innerducts, with pullwire. Size as indicated.

2.1.6 Duct Sealant

UL 94, Class HBF. Provide high-expansion urethane foam duct sealant that expands and hardens to form a closed, chemically and water resistant, rigid structure. Sealant must be compatible with common cable and wire jackets and capable of adhering to metals, plastics and concrete. Sealant must be capable of curing in temperature ranges of 35 degrees F to 95 degrees F.

Cured sealant must withstand temperature ranges of -20 degrees F to 200 degrees F without loss of function.

2.1.7 Fittings

2.1.7.1 Metal Fittings

UL 514B.

2.1.7.2 PVC Conduit Fittings

NEMA TC 3.

2.1.7.3 PVC Duct Fittings

NEMA TC 9.

2.1.7.4 Outlet Boxes for Steel Conduit

Outlet boxes for use with rigid or flexible steel conduit must be cast-metal cadmium or zinc-coated if of ferrous metal with gasketed closures and must conform to UL 514A.

2.2 LOW VOLTAGE INSULATED CONDUCTORS AND CABLES

Insulated conductors must be rated 600 volts and conform to the requirements of NFPA 70, including listing requirements. Wires and cables manufactured more than 24 months prior to date of delivery to the site are not acceptable. Service entrance conductors must conform to UL 854, type

USE.

SECTION 33 71 02 Page 13

2.2.1 Conductor Types

Cable and duct sizes indicated are for copper conductors and THHN/THWN unless otherwise noted. Conductors No. 10 AWG and smaller must be solid.

Conductors No. 8 AWG and larger must be stranded. All low voltage conductors must be copper.

2.2.2 Conductor Material

Unless specified or indicated otherwise or required by NFPA 70, wires in conduit, other than service entrance, must be 600-volt, Type THWN/THHN conforming to UL 83. Copper conductors must be annealed copper complying with ASTM B3 and ASTM B8.

2.2.3 Jackets

Multiconductor cables must have an overall PVC outer jacket.

2.2.4 Direct Buried

Single-conductor and multi-conductor cables must be of a type identified for direct burial.

2.2.5 In Duct

Cables must be single-conductor cable. Cables in factory-installed, coilable-plastic-duct assemblies must conform to NEMA TC 7.

2.2.6 Cable Marking

Insulated conductors must have the date of manufacture and other identification imprinted on the outer surface of each cable at regular intervals throughout the cable length.

Identify each cable by means of a fiber, laminated plastic, or non-ferrous metal tags, or approved equal, in each manhole, handhole, junction box, and each terminal. Each tag must contain the following information; cable type, conductor size, circuit number, circuit voltage, cable destination and phase identification.

Conductors must be color coded. Provide conductor identification within each enclosure where a tap, splice, or termination is made. Conductor identification must be by color-coded insulated conductors, plastic-coated self-sticking printed markers, colored nylon cable ties and plates, heat shrink type sleeves,or colored electrical tape. Control circuit terminations must be properly identified. Color must be green for grounding conductors and white for neutrals; except where neutrals of more than one system are installed in same raceway or box, other neutrals must be white with a different colored (not green) stripe for each. Color of ungrounded conductors in different voltage systems must be as follows:

a. 208/120 volt, three-phase

(1) Phase A - black

(2) Phase B - red

(3) Phase C - blue

SECTION 33 71 02 Page 14

b. 480/277 volt, three-phase

(1) Phase A - brown

(2) Phase B - orange

(3) Phase C - yellow

c. 120/240 volt, single phase: Black and red

2.3 LOW VOLTAGE WIRE CONNECTORS AND TERMINALS

Must provide a uniform compression over the entire conductor contact surface. Use solderless terminal lugs on stranded conductors.

a. For use with copper conductors: UL 486A-486B.

2.4 LOW VOLTAGE SPLICES

Provide splices in conductors with a compression connector on the conductor and by insulating and waterproofing using one of the following methods which are suitable for continuous submersion in water and comply with

ANSI C119.1.

2.4.1 Heat Shrinkable Splice

Provide heat shrinkable splice insulation…