Soo Feeder 4 Repair Certified Final RTA Specs.pdf

PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 22 00.00 10 PRICE AND PAYMENT PROCEDURES

01 32 16.00 20 SMALL PROJECT CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS SCHEDULES

01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

01 35 13 SPECIAL PROJECT PROCEDURES

01 35 26 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY PRCEDURES

01 45 00.00 10 QUALITY CONTROL

01 45 00.15 10 RESIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CONTRACTOR MODE (RMS CM)

01 78 00 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 13.00 26 MEDIUM VOLTAGE CABLE

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SECTION 01 22 00.00 10

PRICE AND PAYMENT PROCEDURES

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PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SINGLE JOB PAYMENT ITEMS

Payment items for the work of this contract for which contract job payments will be made are listed in the BIDDING SCHEDULE and described below. All costs for items of work, which are not specifically mentioned to be included in a particular job or unit price payment item, are included in the listed job item most closely associated with the work involved. The job price and payment made for each item listed constitutes 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.

1.2 UNIT PRICE PAYMENT ITEMS

Payment items for the work of this contract on which the contract unit price payments will be made are listed in the BIDDING SCHEDULE and described below.

The unit price and payment made for each item listed constitutes 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 each of the unit price items.

1.3 BIDDING SCHEDULE

1.3.1 Repair Feeder 4

1.3.1.1 Payment

Payment will be made for costs associated with repairing Feeder 4 in accordance with the plans and specifications.

1.3.1.2 Unit of Measure

Unit of measure: job.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

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PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 CONTRACT COST BREAKDOWN

The Contractor must furnish within 30 calendar days after the date of Notice to Proceed, and prior to the submission of its first partial payment estimate, a breakdown of its single job pay item or items which will be reviewed by the Contracting Officer as to propriety of distribution of the total cost to the various accounts. Any unbalanced items as between early and late payment items or other discrepancies will be revised by the

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Contracting Officer to agree with a reasonable cost of the work included in the various items. This contract cost breakdown will then be utilized as the basis for progress payments to the Contractor.

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SMALL PROJECT CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS SCHEDULES

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1.1 SUBMITTALS

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

submittals not having a "G" designation are for Contractor Quality Control approval. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL

PROCEDURES:

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Baseline Construction Schedule; G

1.2 PRE-CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE REQUIREMENT

Prior to the start of work, prepare and submit to the Contracting Officer a

Baseline Construction Schedule in the form of a Bar Chart Schedule in accordance with the terms in Contract Clause FAR 52.236-15 Schedules for

Construction Contracts, except as modified in this contract. The approval of a Baseline Construction Schedule is a condition precedent to:

a. The Contractor starting demolition work or construction stage(s) of the contract.

b. Processing Contractor's invoice(s) for construction activities/items of work.

c. Review of any schedule updates.

1.3 BAR CHART SCHEDULE FORMAT

The Bar Chart must, as a minimum, show work activities, submittals, Government review periods, material/equipment delivery, utility outages, on-site construction, inspection, testing, and closeout activities. The Bar Chart must be time scaled and generated using an electronic spreadsheet program. It shall contain the following tasks:

a. Demolition

b. Testing

c. Cable Installation

d. Cable Termination – Magazine Substation

e. Cable Splicing – Old to New

f. Reconnect the feeder at the Main Power Plant

g. Testing

1.3.1 Schedule Submittals and Procedures

Submit Schedule and in hard copy and on electronic media that is acceptable to the Contracting Officer. Submit an electronic back-up of the project schedule in an import format compatible with the Government's scheduling program.

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1.4 CONTRACT MODIFICATION

Submit a Time Impact Analysis (TIA) with each cost and time proposal for a proposed change. TIA must illustrate the influence of each change or delay on the Contract Completion Date or milestones. No time extensions will be granted nor delay damages paid unless a delay occurs which consumes all available Project Float, and extends the Projected Finish beyond the Contract

Completion Date.

Each TIA must be in both narrative and schedule form. The narrative must define the scope and conditions of the change; provide start and finish dates of impact, successor and predecessor activity to impact period, responsible party, describe how it originated, and how it impacts the schedule.

1.5 4-WEEK LOOK AHEAD SCHEDULE

Prepare and issue a 4-Week Look Ahead schedule to provide a more detailed day-to-day plan of upcoming work identified on the Construction Schedule.

Key the work plans to activity numbers when a NAS is required and update each week to show the planned work for the current and following two-week period.

Additionally, include upcoming outages, closures, preparatory meetings, and initial meetings. Identify critical path activities on the Four-Week Look

Ahead Schedule. The detail work plans are to be bar chart type schedules, maintained separately from the Construction Schedule on an electronic spreadsheet program and emailed to the Government project team at least one day before the weekly coordination meeting. Activities must not exceed 5 working days in duration and have sufficient level of detail to assign crews, tools and equipment required to complete the work. Review during the weekly

CQC Coordination or Production Meeting.

1.6 ADDITIONAL SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS

Any references to additional scheduling requirements, including systems to be inspected, tested and commissioned, that are located throughout the remainder of the Contract Documents, are subject to all requirements of this section.

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SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

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1.1 SUMMARY

1.1.1 Submittal Information

Each submittal is to be complete and in sufficient detail to allow ready determination of compliance with contract requirements.

Units of weights and measures used on all submittals are to be the same as those used in the contract drawings.

1.1.2 Project Type

The Contractor's Quality Control (CQC) System Manager is to check and approve all items before submittal and sign and date indicating action taken.

Proposed deviations from the contract requirements are to be clearly identified. Include within submittals items such as: Contractor's, manufacturer's, or fabricator's drawings; descriptive literature including

(but not limited to) catalog cuts, diagrams, operating charts or curves; test reports; test cylinders; samples; O&M manuals (including parts list);

certifications; warranties; and other such required submittals.

1.1.3 Submission of Submittals

Schedule and provide submittals requiring Government approval before acquiring the material or equipment covered thereby. Pick up and dispose of samples not incorporated into the work in accordance with manufacturer's

Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and in compliance with existing laws and regulations.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

1.2.1 Submittal Descriptions (SD)

Submittal requirements are specified in the technical sections. Examples and descriptions of submittals identified by the Submittal Description (SD) numbers and titles follow:

Submittals that are required prior to or commencing with the start of work on site.

Examples of Preconstruction Submittals include:

Construction Progress Schedule (cost loaded)

Submittal Register

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Accident Prevention Plan

Quality Control (QC) plan

SD-02 Shop Drawings

Drawings, diagrams and schedules submitted to the Government by the Contractor, subcontractor, or any lower tier subcontractor pursuant to a construction contract that is specifically prepared to illustrate some portion of the work.

This includes:

-Detail provided by the contractor/subcontractor, manufacturer or fabricator showing the proposed fabrication and assembly of structural elements.

-Detail showing the installation (i.e., fit, and attachment details) of materials or equipment. It includes drawings, diagrams, layouts, schematics, descriptive literature, illustrations, schedules, performance and test data, and similar materials furnished by the contractor to explain in detail specific portions of the work required by the contract.

-Drawings prepared by or for the Contractor to show how multiple systems and interdisciplinary work will be coordinated.

-The Government may duplicate, use and disclose, in any manner and for any purpose, shop drawings delivered under this contract.

SD-03 Product Data

Catalog cuts, illustrations, schedules, diagrams, performance charts, instructions and brochures illustrating size, physical appearance and other characteristics of materials, systems or equipment for some portion of the

Samples of warranty language when the contract requires extended product warranties.

SD-06 Test Reports

Report signed by authorized official of testing laboratory that a material, product or system identical to the material, product or system to be provided has been tested in accord with specified requirements. Unless specified in another section, testing must have been within three years of date of contract award for the project.

Report that includes findings of a test required to be performed on an actual portion of the work or prototype prepared for the project before shipment to job site.

Report that includes finding of a test made at the job site or on sample taken from the job site, on portion of work during or after installation.

Investigation reports

Daily logs and checklists

Final acceptance test and operational test procedure

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SD-07 Certificates

Statements printed on the manufacturer's letterhead and signed by responsible officials of manufacturer of product, system or material attesting that the product, system, or material meets specification requirements. Must be dated after award of project contract and clearly name the project.

Document required of Contractor, or of a manufacturer, supplier, installer or

Subcontractor through Contractor. The document purpose is to further promote the orderly progression of a portion of the work by documenting procedures, acceptability of methods, or personnel qualifications.

SD-08 Manufacturer's Instructions

Preprinted material describing installation of a product, system or material, including special notices and (SDS)concerning impedances, hazards and safety precautions.

SD-11 Closeout Submittals

Documentation to record compliance with technical or administrative requirements or to establish an administrative mechanism.

Submittals required for Guiding Principle Validation (GPV) or Third Party

Certification (TPC).

Special requirements necessary to properly close out a construction contract.

For example, Record Drawings and as-built drawings. Also, submittal requirements necessary to properly close out a major phase of construction on a multi-phase contract.

1.2.2 Approving Authority

Office or designated person authorized to approve the submittal.

1.2.3 Work

As used in this section, on-site and off-site construction required by contract documents, including construction, materials, products, equipment, and systems incorporated or to be incorporated in such construction.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

submittals not having a "G" designation are for Contractor QC approval.

Submit the following in accordance with this section.

Submittal Register; G

1.4 SUBMITTAL CLASSIFICATION

1.4.1 Government Approved (G)

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Government approval is required for critical materials, variations, equipment whose compatibility with the entire system must be checked, and other items as designated by the Government.

1.4.2 For Information Only

Submittals not requiring Government approval will be for contractor QC approval. Within the terms of the Contract Clause SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS

FOR CONSTRUCTION, they are not considered to be "shop drawings."

1.5 FORWARDING SUBMITTALS REQUIRING GOVERNMENT APPROVAL

As soon as practicable after award of contract, and before procurement or fabrication, forward to the Government submittals required in the technical sections of this specification, including shop drawings, product data and samples. In addition, forward a copy of the submittals to the Contracting

Officer's representative.

1.6 PREPARATION

1.6.1 Transmittal Form

Use the ENG Form 4025-R transmittal form for submitting both Government-approved and information-only submittals. Submit in accordance with the instructions on the reverse side of the form. These forms are included in the

RMS CM software that the Contractor is required to use for this contract.

Properly complete this form by filling out all the heading blank spaces and identifying each item submitted. Exercise special care to ensure proper listing of the specification paragraph and sheet number of the contract drawings pertinent to the data submitted for each item.

1.6.2 Submittal Format

All electronic documents shall be dated within the body of the document. The date in the document will govern over the file date. All requirements for

.pdf format shall be submitted in searchable .pdf format whether or not the word "searchable" is used in each instance.

1.6.2.1 Format of SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

When the submittal includes a document that is to be used in the project, or is to become part of the project record, other than as a submittal, do not apply the Contractor's approval stamp to the document itself, but to a separate sheet accompanying the document.

Provide data in the unit of measure used in the contract documents.

1.6.2.2 Format for SD-02 Shop Drawings

Provide shop drawings not less than 11x17 inches nor more than 30x42 inches, except for full-size patterns or templates. Prepare drawings to accurate size, with scale indicated, unless another form is required. Ensure drawings are suitable for reproduction and of a quality to produce clear, distinct lines and letters, with dark lines on a white background.

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a. Include the nameplate data, size, and capacity on drawings. Also include applicable federal, military, industry, and technical society publication references.

b. Dimension drawings, except diagrams and schematic drawings. Prepare drawings demonstrating interface with other trades to scale. Use the same unit of measure for shop drawings as indicated on the contract drawings.

Identify materials and products for work shown.

Submit one (1) electronic copies of drawings in PDF format in RMS.

1.6.2.2.1 Drawing Identification

Include on each drawing the drawing title, number, date, and revision numbers and dates.

Number drawings in a logical sequence. Each drawing is to bear the number of the submittal in a uniform location next to the title block. Place the

Government contract number in the margin, immediately below the title block, for each drawing.

1.6.2.3 Format of SD-03 Product Data

Present product data submittals for each section as a complete .pdf electronic file. Include a table of contents, listing the page and catalog item numbers for product data.

Indicate, by prominent notation, each product that is being submitted;

indicate the specification section number and paragraph number to which it pertains.

1.6.2.3.1 Product Information

Supplement product data with material prepared for the project to satisfy the submittal requirements where product data does not exist. Identify this material as developed specifically for the project, with information and format as required for submission of SD-07 Certificates.

Provide product data in units used in the Contract documents. Where product data are included in preprinted catalogs with another unit, submit the dimensions in contract document units, on a separate sheet.

1.6.2.3.2 Standards

Where equipment or materials are specified to conform to industry or technical-society reference standards of such organizations as the American

National Standards Institute (ANSI), ASTM International (ASTM), National

Electrical Manufacturer's Association (NEMA), Underwriters Laboratories (UL), or Association of Edison Illuminating Companies (AEIC), submit proof of such compliance. The label or listing by the specified organization will be acceptable evidence of compliance.

1.6.2.3.3 Data Submission

Collect required data submittals for each specific material, product, unit of work, or system into a single submittal that is marked for choices, options, and portions applicable to the submittal. Mark each copy of the product data

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Submit the manufacturer's instructions before installation.

1.6.2.4 Format of SD-06 Test Reports

Provide electronic reports in 8 1/2 by 11 inch .pdf's as a complete document.

By prominent notation, indicate each report in the submittal. Indicate the specification number and paragraph number to which each report pertains.

1.6.2.5 Format of SD-07 Certificates

Provide design data and certificates on 8 1/2 by 11 inch .pdf's. Submittals containing numerous pages shall be grouped in one searchable .pdf document.

1.6.2.6 Format of SD-08 Manufacturer's Instructions

Provide manufacturer's instructions submittals for each section as a complete pdf document. Include the manufacturer's name, trade name, place of manufacture, and catalog model or number on product data. Also include applicable federal, military, industry, and technical-society publication references. If supplemental information is needed to clarify the manufacturer's data, submit it as specified for SD-07 Certificates.

Submit the manufacturer's instructions before installation.

1.6.2.6.1 Standards

Where equipment or materials are specified to conform to industry or technical-society reference standards of such organizations as the American

National Standards Institute (ANSI), ASTM International (ASTM), National

Electrical Manufacturer's Association (NEMA), Underwriters Laboratories (UL), or Association of Edison Illuminating Companies (AEIC), submit proof of such compliance. The label or listing by the specified organization will be acceptable evidence of compliance.

1.6.2.7 Format of SD-11 Closeout Submittals

When the submittal includes a document that is to be used in the project or is to become part of the project record, other than as a submittal, do not apply the Contractor's approval stamp to the document itself, but to a separate sheet accompanying the document.

Provide data in the unit of measure used in the contract documents.

1.6.3 Electronic File Format

Provide submittals in electronic .pdf format, with the exception of material samples required for SD-04 Samples items. Compile the submittal file as a single, complete document, to include the Transmittal Form described within.

Name the electronic submittal file specifically according to its contents, and coordinate the file naming convention with the Contracting Officer.

Electronic files must be of sufficient quality that all information is legible. Use PDF as the electronic format, unless otherwise specified or directed by the Contracting Officer. Generate searchable PDF files from

Section 01 33 00 Page 7 original documents with bookmarks so that the text included in the PDF file is searchable and can be copied. Index and bookmark files exceeding 30 pages to allow efficient navigation of the file. When required, the electronic file must include a valid electronic signature or a scan of a signature.

E-mail electronic submittal documents smaller than 10MB to an e-mail address as directed by the Contracting Officer. Provide electronic documents over 10

MB on an optical disc.

1.7 QUANTITY OF SUBMITTALS

1.7.1 Number of SD-01 Preconstruction Submittal Copies

Unless otherwise specified, submit one searchable electronic submittal.

1.7.2 Number of SD-02 Shop Drawing Copies

Submit searchable electronic copies of submittals of shop drawings requiring review and approval by a QC organization or requiring review and approval by the Contracting Officer.

1.7.3 Number of SD-03 Product Data Copies

Submit in compliance with quantity requirements specified for shop drawings.

1.7.4 Number of SD-06 Test Report Copies

Submit in compliance with quantity and quality requirements specified for shop drawings, other than field test results that will be submitted with QC reports.

1.7.5 Number of SD-07 Certificate Copies

1.7.6 Number of SD-08 Manufacturer's Instructions Copies

1.7.7 Number of SD-09 Manufacturer's Field Report Copies

Submit in compliance with quantity and quality requirements specified for shop drawings other than field test results that will be submitted with QC reports.

1.7.8 Number of SD-11 Closeout Submittals Copies

Unless otherwise specified, submit one searchable electronic set of administrative submittals each on their own disc.

1.8 INFORMATION ONLY SUBMITTALS

Submittals without a "G" designation must be certified by the QC manager and submitted to the Contracting Officer for information-only. Approval of the

Contracting Officer is not required on information only submittals. The

Contracting Officer will mark "receipt acknowledged" on submittals for information and will return only the transmittal cover sheet to the

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Contractor. Normally, submittals for information only will not be returned.

However, the Government reserves the right to return unsatisfactory submittals and require the Contractor to resubmit any item found not to comply with the contract. This does not relieve the Contractor from the obligation to furnish material conforming to the plans and specifications;

will not prevent the Contracting Officer from requiring removal and replacement of nonconforming material incorporated in the work; and does not relieve the Contractor of the requirement to furnish samples for testing by the Government laboratory or for check testing by the Government in those instances where the technical specifications so prescribe.

1.9 PROJECT SUBMITTAL REGISTER AND DATABASE

1.9.1 Submittal Management

Maintain a submittal register for the project in accordance with Section 01

45 00.15 10 RESIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CONTRACTOR MODE(RMS CM). The

Government will provide the initial submittal register in electronic format.

Thereafter, the Contractor is to track all submittals by maintaining a complete list, including completion of all data columns and all dates on which submittals are received by and returned by the Government.

1.9.2 Preconstruction Use of Submittal Register

Submit the submittal register as an electronic database, using the submittal management program furnished to Contractor. Include the QC plan and the project schedule. Verify that all submittals required for the project are listed and add missing submittals. Coordinate and complete the following fields on the register database submitted following approval of project schedule:

Column (a) Activity Number: Activity number from the project schedule.

Column (g) Contractor Submit Date: Scheduled date for the approving authority to receive submittals.

Column (h) Contractor Approval Date: Date that Contractor needs approval of submittal.

Column (i) Contractor Material: Date that Contractor needs material delivered to Contractor control.

1.9.3 Action Codes

Entries for columns (j) and (o) are to be used as follows (others may be prescribed by the Transmittal Form):

1.9.3.1 Government Review Action Codes

"A" - "Approved as submitted"; "Completed"

"B" - "Approved, except as noted on drawings"; "Completed"

"C" - "Approved, except as noted on drawings; resubmission required";

"Resubmit"

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"D" - "Returned by separate correspondence"; "Completed"

"E" - "Disapproved (See attached)"; "Resubmit"

"F" - "Receipt acknowledged"; "Completed"

"G" - "Other (Specify)"; "Resubmit"

"X" - "Receipt acknowledged, does not comply with contract requirements"; "Resubmit"

1.10 VARIATIONS

Variations from contract requirements require Contracting Officer approval pursuant to contract Clause FAR 52.236-21 Specifications and Drawings for

Construction, and will be considered where advantageous to the Government.

1.10.1 Considering Variations

Discussion of variations with the Contracting Officer before submission will help ensure that functional and quality requirements are met and minimize rejections and resubmittals. When contemplating a variation that results in lower cost, consider submission of the variation as a Value Engineering

Change Proposal (VECP).

Specifically point out variations from contract requirements in transmittal letters. Failure to point out variations may cause the Government to require rejection and removal of such work at no additional cost to the Government.

1.10.2 Proposing Variations

When proposing variation, provide a written request to the Contracting

Officer, with documentation of the nature and features of the variation and why the variation is desirable and beneficial to Government. If lower cost is a benefit, also include an estimate of the cost savings. In addition to documentation required for variation, include the submittals required for the item. Clearly mark the proposed variation in all documentation.

Check the column "variation" of ENG Form 4025 for submittals that include variations proposed by the Contractor. Set forth in writing the reason for any variations and note such variations on the submittal. The Government reserves the right to rescind inadvertent approval of submittals containing unnoted variations.

1.10.3 Warranting that Variations are Compatible

When delivering a variation for approval, the Contractor warrants that this contract has been reviewed to establish that the variation, if incorporated, will be compatible with other elements of work.

1.10.4 Review Schedule Extension

In addition to the normal submittal review period, a period of 14 calendar working days will be allowed for the Government to consider submittals with variations.

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1.11 SCHEDULING

Schedule and submit concurrently product data and shop drawings covering component items forming a system or items that are interrelated. Submit pertinent certifications at the same time. No delay damages or time extensions will be allowed for time lost in late submittals.

a. Coordinate scheduling, sequencing, preparing, and processing of submittals with performance of work so that work will not be delayed by submittal processing. The Contractor is responsible for additional time required for Government reviews resulting from required resubmittals.

The review period for each resubmittal is the same as for the initial submittal.

b. Submittals required by the contract documents are listed on the submittal register. If a submittal is listed in the submittal register but does not pertain to the contract work, the Contractor is to include the submittal in the register and annotate it "N/A" with a brief explanation. Approval by the Contracting Officer does not relieve the Contractor of supplying submittals required by the contract documents but that have been omitted from the register or marked "N/A."

c. If the Contracting Officer's Representative agrees that the submittal is

N/A the submittal will be returned to contractor with a "D" code (no further action required).

Contracting Officer review will be completed within 14 calendar working days after the date of submission unless specified differently elsewhere.

1.11.1 QC Organization Responsibilities

a. Review submittals for conformance with project design concepts and compliance with contract documents.

b. Ensure that material is clearly legible.

c. Sign the certifying statement or approval statement. The QC organization member designated in the approved QC plan is the person signing certifying statements.

e. Retain a copy of approved submittals and approved samples at the project site.

1.12 GOVERNMENT APPROVING AUTHORITY

When the approving authority is the Contracting Officer, the Government will:

a. Note the date on which the submittal was received from the QC manager.

b. Review submittals for approval within the scheduling period specified and only for conformance with project design concepts and compliance with contract documents.

c. Identify returned submittals with one of the actions defined in paragraph

REVIEW NOTATIONS and with comments and markings appropriate for the action indicated.

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1.12.1 Review Notations

Submittals will be returned to the Contractor with the following notations:

a. Submittals marked "approved" or "accepted" authorize proceeding with the work covered.

b. Submittals marked "approved as noted" or "approved, except as noted, resubmittal not required," authorize proceeding with the work covered provided that the Contractor takes no exception to the corrections.

c. Submittals marked "not approved," "disapproved," or "revise and resubmit" indicate incomplete submittal or noncompliance with the contract requirements or design concept. Resubmit with appropriate changes. Do not proceed with work for this item until the resubmittal is approved.

d. Submittals marked "not reviewed" indicate that the submittal has been previously reviewed and approved, is not required, does not have evidence of being reviewed and approved by Contractor, or is not complete. A submittal marked "not reviewed" will be returned with an explanation of the reason it is not reviewed. Resubmit submittals returned for lack of review by Contractor or for being incomplete, with appropriate action, coordination, or change.

e. Submittals marked "receipt acknowledged" indicate that submittals have been received by the Government. This applies only to "information-only submittals" as previously defined.

1.13 DISAPPROVED SUBMITTALS

Make corrections required by the Contracting Officer. If the Contractor considers any correction or notation on the returned submittals to constitute a change to the contract drawings or specifications, give notice to the

Contracting Officer as required under the FAR clause titled CHANGES. The

Contractor is responsible for the dimensions and design of connection details and the construction of work. Failure to point out variations may cause the

Government to require rejection and removal of such work at the Contractor's expense.

If changes are necessary to submittals, make such revisions and resubmit in accordance with the procedures above. No item of work requiring a submittal change is to be accomplished until the changed submittals are approved.

1.14 APPROVED SUBMITTALS

The Contracting Officer's approval of submittals is not to be construed as a complete check, and indicates only that the general method of construction, materials, detailing, and other information are satisfactory.

Approval or acceptance by the Government for a submittal does not relieve the

Contractor of the responsibility for meeting the contract requirements or for any error that may exist, because under the Quality Control (QC) requirements of this contract, the Contractor is responsible for ensuring information contained with in each submittal accurately conforms with the requirements of the contract documents.

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After submittals have been approved or accepted by the Contracting Officer, no resubmittal for the purpose of substituting materials or equipment will be considered unless accompanied by an explanation of why a substitution is necessary.

1.15 WITHHOLDING OF PAYMENT

Payment for materials incorporated in the work will not be made if required approvals have not been obtained.

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SPECIAL PROJECT PROCEDURES

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1.1 DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK

A fault occurred in one of the four feeder cables that provide service between the St. Marys Falls Canal Hydro-Electric Power Plant and the

Magazine Street Substation. The Contractor shall remove approximately

1,200 lineal feet of existing feeder cable from manhole 13 to the

Magazine Street Substation. The existing cable is 15kV 500 kcmil

Compact Sector, Paper Insulated Lead Covered (PILC) low pressure nitrogen filled cable. The new cable(s) shall be rated 15kV MV Power

Cable type and be of 500 kcmil copper. The Contractor shall be required to develop a splice kit for the connection between the existing PILC cable and the new cable to be installed. The contractor shall reconnect the feeder at the Main Power Plant and retape the connections using high voltage tape. The Contractor is also responsible for termination kit at the substation.

1.1.1 CABLES

The new cable(s) shall be rated 15kV Medium Voltage Power Cable and be of 500 kcmil copper. Contractor shall submit product data for all cable, splice, termination, and connection components for Government approval. Cable(s) shall include provisions for grounding per NFPA

70. See Specification 26 05 13.26 for additional requirements.

1.1.2 CONNECTIONS

Contractor shall develop a method for splicing the new to the existing cable that complies with all manufacturer recommendations and that minimizes loss of gas pressure in the existing PILC cable. Splice detail shall be submitted to the government for approval. See

Specification 26 05 13.26 for other requirements.

Contractor shall re-pressurize the feeder cable after the connection is made, per manufacturer recommendations.

Contractor shall be responsible for providing and installing a breakout kit and/or termination kit at the Magazine Street Substation.

All connections at the substation shall be done in accordance with manufacturer recommendation and coordinated with the local utility provider, Cloverland Electric. See paragraph 1.5.13 below and specification 01 35 26 for additional requirements.

All proposed connection details shall be submitted to the government for approval.

1.1.3 ASBESTOS DUCT BANK

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The existing duct bank through which the new cable will be pulled contains asbestos lining. The contractor shall comply with all federal and state requirements pertaining to asbestos abatement in the removal of the existing cable and the installation of the new cable. See also specification 01 35 36 for additional requirements.

Prior to the removal of the existing cable from the transit conduit, the contractor shall take precautions to prevent abrasion and/or damage to the conduit during removal.

Prior to and during installation of the new cable it shall be sufficiently lubricated to prevent abrasion and/or damage to the transite conduit.

1.1.4 MANHOLES

The manholes are permit required confined spaces. See specification

01 35 26 for specific requirements for working in a confined space.

1.1.5 CABLE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

The faulted section of the existing PILC cable shall be removed and the remaining section shall be tested in accordance with IEEE 400.2 by third party 1st tier subcontractor before the new cable is installed and spliced.

1.1.6 TESTING AND VERIFICATION

After the new cable(s) is/are installed and spliced to the existing cable, the entire cable (from NPP to Magazine Substation) shall be tested in accordance with IEEE 400.2 by third party 1st tier subcontractor. All necessary testing equipment shall be furnished by testing company.

Testing equipment shall be certified and calibrated per manufacture’s recommendations. Government may request proof of certification and calibration.

The entire cable (from NPP to Magazine Substation) shall be checked for continuity, phasing, and rotation.

Any length of Contractor installed new cable, splices, or terminations failing the required tests shall be replaced by the

Contractor at no cost to the Government.

The Contracting Officers Representative shall be notified a minimum of two working days prior to testing and shall witness all testing.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

approval. When used, a designation following the "G" designation identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government. The following shall be submitted in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

Photo Work Plan; G

Prework Photographs; G

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SD-11 Closeout Submittals

Construction Photographs; G

Completion Photographs; G

PHOTO DATABASE; G

1.3 SEVERE WEATHER

The table below provides monthly minimum anticipated adverse weather for the project region, scope of work, and anticipated equipment. It is based on

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) or similar historical data for the region. The anticipated adverse weather is normal for the region and must be anticipated in the project schedule.

MONTHLY ANTICIPATED ADVERSE WEATHER DELAY

WORK DAYS FOR LAKE SUPERIOR BASED ON 7 DAY WORK WEEK *

JAN FEB MAR APR APR MAY JUN

1-15 16-30

(31) (29) (31) (15) (5) (7) (7)

JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV NOV DEC

1-15 16-30

(7) (9) (11) (15) (8) (15) (31)*

At a minimum, the contractor's schedule must incorporate these anticipated adverse weather delays in all on-site, weather-dependent activities. For off-site work, or if the contractor's equipment or methods dictate, the schedule should incorporate anticipated adverse weather for the historically prevalent weather conditions in that region given the equipment being used and work being performed.

Upon acknowledgment of the Notice to Proceed (NTP) and continuing throughout the contract, the contractor will record on the daily CQC report, the occurrence of adverse weather and resultant impact to normally scheduled

Any claim for delay due to unusually severe weather must be submitted in accordance with FAR Clause 52.249-10 Default (Fixed-Price Construction).

Include sufficient documentation to facilitate review by the Contracting

Officer.

1.4 KEY PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

Please refer to specification sections 01 35 26 and 01 45 00.00 10 for specific requirements for SSHO, superintendent, project manager and CQC staff.

1.4.1

In addition to complying with the requirements outlined in FAR Part 22.13, FAR

Provision 52.222-38, FAR Clause 52.222-35, FAR Clause 52.222-37, DFARS

222.13 and Department of Labor regulations, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

(USACE) contractors and subcontractors at all tiers are encouraged to promote the training and employment of U.S. veterans while performing under a USACE contract. While no set-aside, evaluation preference, or incentive applies to the solicitation or performance under the resultant contract, USACE contractors are encouraged to seek out highly qualified veterans to perform services under

Section 01 35 13 Page 4 this contract. The following resources are available to assist USACE contractors in their outreach efforts:

- U.S. Department of Labor Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS):

https://www.dol.gov/vets/

- Federal Veteran Employment Information: https://www.fedshirevets.gov/

- Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Program: https://www.benefits.va.gov/vow/

- U.S. Army Warrior Transition Command Employment Index:

https://wct.army.mil/modules/employers/index.html

- Hiring Our Heroes: https://www.uschamberfoundation.org/hiring-our-heroes

1.5 PROJECT/SITE CONDITIONS

1.5.1 Snow and Ice Removal

The Contractor shall be responsible for snow and ice removal in their immediate construction area(s) and work and storage area.

1.5.2 Condition and Use of Project Site

Site conditions depicted on the drawings are as of March 2020. A notification of at least five (5) calendar days shall be given to the Contracting Officer prior to bringing any construction equipment or material upon the work site.

1.5.2.1 Physical Conditions

The physical conditions shown on the drawings are indicative of those that prevailed at the time of the site investigations and may be different than those at the time of construction. Significant variations that would require changes to the plans or specification shall be reported to the Contracting

Officer immediately.

1.5.2.2 Work and Storage Areas

Work and storage areas will be provided at the site and will be as designated on the contract drawings and/or approved by the Contracting Officer. Areas made available to the Contractor will be selected to minimize interference with Government operations and other contractors.

1.5.3 Material Control

Material shipment, transportation, and storage is the responsibility of the

Contractor. Any materials or equipment delivered to our shipping and receiving department will be returned to sender.

1.5.5 Ground Transport

All required on-land transport shall be provided by the Contractor.

1.5.6 Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities & Improvements

The Contractor shall be responsible for damages that may be suffered due to its operations. In addition to FAR 52.236-9 CLAUSE titled "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 is to remain.

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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.

1.5.7 Utility Services

1.5.7.1 Contractor-Furnished Utility Services

The Contractor shall furnish, all water, and other utilities required for its use. Contractor may utilize Government electricity.

1.5.7.2 Government-Furnished Utility Services

1.5.7.2.1 Electricity

Required amounts of electrical power are available without charge from convenience taps and outlets, provided the Contracting Officer's

Representative deems the usage to be reasonable and necessary. The Contractor shall furnish all temporary connections required for this work. Approval shall be obtained before making any connections and upon completion of the contract the Contractor shall remove them and restore the systems to the pre-existing or required new condition. The Contractor shall furnish ground-fault circuit protection for each receptacle outlet from which it takes power.

Provision of utilities required outside of the required work area shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

1.5.7.3 Sanitary Facilities

Contractor may use sanitary facilities available to the general public in the

Visitor’s Center or the comfort Station in the park for use by the

Contractor's employees.

1.5.7.4 Trash Removal

Burning of trash or rubbish is not permitted on the project site. All trash, refuse and waste material shall be removed from the site and disposed of in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal laws.

1.5.8 Protection and Maintenance of Traffic

1.5.8.1 Barricades

The Contractor shall erect and maintain temporary barricades to limit public access to hazardous areas. Such barricades shall be required whenever safe and public access to paved areas such as roads, parking areas or sidewalks is prevented by construction activities or as otherwise necessary to ensure the safety of both pedestrian and vehicular traffic. Barricades shall be securely placed, clearly visible with adequate illumination to provide sufficient visual warning of the hazard during both day and night.

1.5.9 Identification of Employees

The Contractor shall require all contractor and subcontractor employees to wear hardhats of the same color, so that personnel working on this contract are readily distinguishable from other contractors working at the Soo Locks.

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Either a single-color hard hat or a white hat with a minimum 1" wide band of color is acceptable. Proposed color shall be coordinated with the COR.

1.5.10 Security Requirements and Clearance of Personnel

See Front End Contract Award Documents for security requirements to include site access, pre-screening, and clearance.

1.5.10.1 Loitering

Contractor personnel shall not loiter in or around the place of duty during off-duty hours. Upon completion of assigned duty, employees shall depart the grounds.

1.5.11 Contract Supervision and Representation

The Contractor's Superintendent will be on site for every shift whenever a crew is onsite and active. The name of the Contractor's Superintendent and the contact telephone number shall be furnished to the Government.

1.5.12 Work within the New Power Plant or Unit 10 Power Plant

The hydropower plants are critical infrastructure components. Special restrictions apply within these buildings as follows:

A. Both buildings:

1. The hydropower section chief and operators shall be notified at least

48 hours in advance of any non-government personnel entering the buildings.

2. Work hours: The building shall be available for the contractor to work

12 hours a day, Monday through Friday except on federal holidays. The hours shall be from 0700 to 1900.

3. Flammable materials shall not be brought into the buildings.

4. No liquid of any sort shall be brought into the buildings.

5. Materials and tools shall not be stored in the buildings unless arrangements are made in advance with the COR.

6. All contract-related items shall be removed or stored at the end of the working day such that Government personnel can safely and conveniently access all areas and equipment in the event of an after-hours emergency.

7. Report any damage that occurs or deficiencies that are discovered to the construction representative immediately.

8. Surveillance of the premises is conducted by video cameras, security guards, and motion detectors. Individuals discovered outside their work areas will be removed from the premises.

B. Main Power Plant:

1. Work around energized and/or moving equipment requires that a hydropower plant operator be on site, although they do not have to be in the same room. This includes work on relays, switchgear, panels, and the gate house.

2. The bathrooms and sinks shall not be used by the contractor.

C. Unit 10:

1. Do not set anything on top of the generator or any other piece of equipment.

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2. Keep loose items off the floor around the generator to ensure that nothing gets kicked into the floor gap around it.

1.5.13 Work within the Magazine Street Substation

The Magazine Street substation is the property of Cloverland Electric

Cooperative (CEC). CEC has security, safety, and procedural requirements that may differ from those of the Government. If the requirements conflict, the most stringent requirement governs. Special conditions apply to this site as follows:

A. Security and site access:

1. Cloverland Electric Cooperative requires that a CEC employee be on the site at all times that a contractor is on site. This employee will control site access. For public safety purposes, the gate will be locked after the contractor arrives.

2. CEC escort employees are typically available from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. weekdays. Overtime/weekend work may be approved on a limited basis, at CEC's discretion. It is possible that the CEC escort might have to leave the site and terminate work at the substation if a CEC emergency requires him to report elsewhere.

3. A minimum of 3 business days advance notice is required, but one week is preferred, when the contractor needs access to the substation.

Notification shall be made to the Government construction representative, who will then contact CEC.

B. Safety:

1. CEC has a corporate safety manual dated August 2011 that is attached as Appendix A. The requirements of this manual are in effect at the

Magazine Street substation. The requirements of the government safety manual EM 385-1-1 are also in effect at the Magazine Street substation.

2. A safety meeting with all employees is required each day that work occurs at the substation.

3. In addition to the standard Personal Protective Equipment required by

USACE, CEC has additional PPE requirements for personnel working on energized equipment, including:

a. Flame resistant clothing: HRC Category 2

b. Hard hats: ANSI Z89.1, Class E

c. Gloves: ASTM D120 Type I, Class 2 rubber insulating gloves with ASTM

F696 protectors.

4. CEC has a separate lock-out tag-out procedure, described in Manual E-

480 Protective Card Procedures which is attached as Appendix Band will be used when CEC equipment is de-energized.

1.6 SEQUENCING AND SCHEDULING

1.6.1 Sunday, Holiday and Night Operations

When the Contractor elects to work on Saturdays, Sundays, holidays or nights

, notice of its intention to do so shall be given to the Contracting Officer not less than forty-eight (48) hours in advance thereof. Work is not permitted on federal holidays or on the Last Friday of June (Soo Locks

Engineers' Day.) Adequate lighting for thorough inspection of night operations shall be provided by the Contractor at its expense.

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1.6.2 Work Period Restrictions

Noise generating activities such as, but not limited to, pile driving, concrete breaking, and jackhammering are not allowed between 6 p.m. and 7 a.m. daily. The Government's on-site representative will make the final determination of which activities are allowed between 6 p.m. and 7 a.m.

daily.

Work is restricted to periods when weather is not a limiting factor for the specified work item. The below described work restrictions are included in the number of calendar days within which the Contractor is…