Amendment_W912WJ19Q0102-0002.pdf

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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.

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

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Amendment is necessary to answ er questions posed in a Request for Information, revise the Statement of Work, and to post a revised Informational Photo #1.

Closing is extended until July 3, 2019 at 5:00 PM.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

1 14

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 14-Jun-2019

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street , County, State and Zip Code) X W912WJ19Q0102

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

28-May-2019

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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

Offer 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 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram 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 telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

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

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

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

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, 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)

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

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

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

14-Jun-2019

CODE

U S ARMY ENGR DISTRICT, NEW ENGLAND

696 VIRGINIA RD

CONCORD MA 01742-2751

W912WJ 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

Sheila.M.Winston@usace.army.milEMAIL:978-318-8159TEL:

SHEILA M WINSTONVINCUILLA / CONTRACT SPECIALIST

W912WJ19Q0102

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been added by full text:

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

Question 1: Per 52.003-4015 MAGNITUDE OF PROJECT - The estimated cost of work is between $25,000 and $100,000.

VS

NOTE 1: In accordance with FAR Part 28.102-1(c), the Contractor will be required to provide one of the following payment protections for all construction contracts greater than $35,000.00 but not greater than $150,000.00.

Is the correct Magnitude $100,000 or $150,000?

Answer: In accordance with FAR 36.204, solicitations shall state the magnitude of the requirement in terms of estimated price range. The price range is stated as allowed per FAR 36.204 as between $25,000 and $100,000.

For the purpose of defining payment protections, construction projects greater than $35,000 up to $150,000 require only a payment bond. The range for the requirement of a payment bond does not affect the magnitude of construction price estimate range.

Question 2: 252.236-7001 CONTRACT DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS

(a) The Government will provide to the Contractor, without charge, one set of contract drawings and specifications ………..

(b) The Contractor shall—

1) Check all drawings furnished immediately upon receipt

2) Compare all drawings and verify the figures before laying out the work;

3) Promptly notify the Contracting Officer of any discrepancies

Will the government provide a better drawing (Informational Photo #1) for the site that can be enlarged to correct scale?

Will the government provide a set of material Specifications?

Answer: A revised Informational Photo #1 will be included with this amendment. Material specifications shall be in accordance with the Statement of Work.

Question 3: Informational photo #4 – What is the secondary voltage off of the existing transformers?

Part 3 Execution:

The installation on page 12, 9) Provide a new 100 Amp disconnect And 10) right below it says to install (3) 4/O and one #6 GND. The #4/0 is good for 225 Amps. So is the Disconnect rated 100 amps – OR – 200 amps?

Do you require the New disconnect switch to be Fused or Non-Fused?

Will this New Switch be NEMA 3R? or NEMA 4X?

Is the Pole in photo #4, the Utility Pole #34 described in the statement of work?

Where on Photo #1, is Pole #34 located?

Answer: The disconnect is rated to 100 amps. The new disconnect switch shall be non-fused. The new switch shall be NEMA 3R. Pole in photo #4 is for informational purposes only and is not part of this effort. It will be abandoned. Utility pole #34 is a new above ground line that was installed 2 years ago when the hydropower facility was built and is described in the Statement of Work. Pole #34 is located approximately 225’ up the road from the manhole which is labeled “handhole” that is closest to the service bridge.

Question 4: Informational Photo#5 – The existing Pole that is marked on the Photo – Where is this Pole located on Photo #1? Is this pole the same Pole #34 described in the Statement of Work (SOW)? Is this weher the Telephone Conduit originates from the utility provider?

Answer: Pole #34 is located approximately 225’ up the road from the manhole which is labeled handhole that is closest to the Service Bridge. Yes, this is the same pole #34 described in the SOW. Yes, this is where the telephone conduit originates from the utility provider.

Question 5: Informational Photo #6 – Where are these existing manholes located on Photo #1? Will these Manholes require Confined space entry? Will these manholes require dewatering?

Answer: Manhole is labeled “handhole” and is closest to the service bridge. These manholes will not require confined space entry and will not require dewatering.

Question 6: Informational Photo #11 – Where are the electric and telephone manholes located in this photo?

Statement of work says that the distance to be trenched is 225’ from Pole #34. This looks like the trench would have to be saw cut and the concrete that is poured in this photo would have to be selectively hand demolished just to even reach the manholes. Is this correct?

Answer: Contractor to the right in the photo is standing on the electrical manhole and telephone manhole is directly behind him. No, saw cut in road and trench will be just alongside guardrail and not require any concrete removal.

Question 7: Statement of work, Part 3 Execution, page 12, 10) Provide one (1) new four Inch (4”) existing conduit from Manhole No.1 to switchgear in gate house with three (3) – 4/O THHN cu wire and one (1) - #6 green cu wire approximately 480’.

This says (1) NEW and then EXISTING in the same sentence.

Is this conduit new or existing?

If it is existing, are there conductors that need to be removed first?

If conductors need to be removed, how many and what size?

If the conductors need to be removed, have they been tested for asbestos or other hazards?

Answer: The conduit is existing, SOW has been revised to remove the word “new”. Conductors will need to be removed prior to installing new wires. There are currently 3 conductors that are #250 in the conduit. The existing conductors have not been tested for asbestos or other hazards.

Question 8: The conduit path on informational Photo #2 shows expansion joints across the bridge. This Photo is of poor quality. Will the government furnish a better document? Since the Conductors are stated to have been installed circa 1960, are you confident that the conduit path across the bridge, including the expansion joints, are intact enough to allow for removing existing conductors and installing new ones in their place? Are there any junction boxes or inline conduit fittings under the bridge structure that have to be accessed? Please verify that no under the bridge structure work will be required under this scope of work.

Answer: A new Informational Photo #2 will be included as part of this amendment. Yes, the conduit path should allow for the removal of the existing conductors and installation of new ones. There are no junction boxes or inline conduit fittings that need to be accessed. No work under the bridge structure will be required as part of this work.

Question 9: Wiring for this SOW starts at Pole #34 where there is currently no transformer correct? Is the installation of a new transformer part of this work or will that work be performed by the utility?

Answer: Correct, wiring starts at Pole #34. A new transformer will be installed by Green Mountain Power. The awarded contractor will need to coordinate with Green Mountain Power for the installation of the transformer.

Green Mountain Power has provided a cost of $648.55 to set the transformer, make the connections, and install the meter. Contractor’s should carry this cost in their quotes.

Question 10: How long can the facility be without power and will you require a backup generator?

Answer: The facility has a backup generator that can be used for power as needed. The length of time that the facility will be out of power should be limited to 4-5 days if possible.

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 18-Jun-2019 05:00 PM to 03-Jul-2019 05:00 PM.

SECTION C - DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

The following have been modified:

STATEMENT OF WORK

SECONDARY SERVICE REPLACEMENT

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

BALL MOUNTAIN LAKE

JAMAICA, VT

Statement of Work

I. General

1. Statement of work

Furnish all materials, equipment and labor to remove and replace a portion of the existing Electrical and Telephone Systems, including approximately seven hundred feet (700’) of electrical and telephone wire (installed in 1960). The work will include trenching and installation of conduit from Utility Pole No. 34 to service meter and disconnect, and trenching from the disconnect to Manhole No. 1 and Manhole No. 2 (approximately two hundred twenty three feet (223’)). (See Informational Photos)

2. Locations The Ball Mountain Lake Project Office is located at 88 Ball Mountain Lane, Jamaica, Vermont 05343.

3. Site Visit To arrange a site visit contact the Technical Point of Contact, Project Manager, Dale Berkness (978-318-8459), dale.h.berkness@usace.army.mil.

4. Schedule The work will be completed within 90 days from contract award (for construction contract award in an amount less than $35,000). For construction contract awards over $35,000, a payment bond will be required, and therefore the schedule will be 90 days from Notice to Proceed. The project area will be open to the contractor Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM and all work must be done during those hours unless additional hours are approved by the Technical Point of Contact.

5. Safety

All work shall be conducted in accordance with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1, most recent edition), and all applicable OSHA, federal, state, and local safety and health requirements. A copy of EM 385-1-1 can be accessed at the project office or electronically at Headquarters USACE website under publications using the following link:

http://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM_385- 1-1.pdf

The contractor shall also comply with all OSHA work safety standards. The project staff can and will order the cessation of work at any time should the safety of employees and visitors become jeopardized.

5.1 Accident Prevention Plan:

The Contractor shall prepare an Accident Prevention Plan (APP) specific to the activities being performed. It shall include an Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) as described in Section 2 below. All work shall be conducted in accordance with the APP, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1, most recent edition), and all applicable federal, state, and local safety and health requirements. A copy of EM 385-1-1 can be accessed electronically at Headquarters USACE website under publications using the following link:

http://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM_385- 1-1.pdf

Special attention shall focus on the requirements of EM 385-1-1, specifically Section 01.A.12 through 01.A.17 and Appendix A, (Minimum Basic Outline for Accident Prevention Plan). Work shall not proceed until the APP has been reviewed by the Government Designated Authority (GDA) and deemed acceptable for use on the project. USACE will provide a non-mandatory, fillable template APP. However, the contractor is permitted to submit their own plan, at a minimum it must meet the requirements listed in EM 385-1-1.

The APP shall interface with the Contractor's overall safety and health program. Any portions of the Contractor's overall safety and health program referenced in the APP shall be included in the applicable APP element and made site-specific. The Government considers the Prime Contractor to be the "controlling authority" for safety and health of the subcontractors.

The Contractor shall conduct a safety meeting at the project site on the first day of work, whenever a new activity or phase of work begins, or at least weekly during the progress of work. All safety meetings shall be documented. The attached safety meeting form or a similar contractor-prepared form shall be used. Records of the safety briefings shall be submitted to the GDA weekly.

5.2 Modified Activity Hazard Analysis:

A Modified AHA shall be submitted and must cover all the major phases of work. A major phase of work is defined as an operation involving a type of work presenting hazards not experienced in previous operations or where a new subcontractor or work crew is to perform the work. The analysis shall define all activities to be performed, identify the sequence of work, the specific hazards anticipated, and the control measures to be implemented to eliminate or reduce each hazard to an acceptable level. Work shall not proceed on a phase of work until the AHAs have been accepted by the GDA. A preparatory meeting shall be conducted by the prime contractor to discuss the Modified AHA’s contents with all effected onsite employees. The Modified AHA shall be continuously reviewed and revised to address changing site conditions as appropriate. The AHA’s shall interface with the Contractor's overall safety and health program.

Emergency Reponses Procedures shall be documented in the Modified AHA and will include a map with directions to the nearest hospital, emergency contact numbers, and onsite First Aid/CPR responders.

5.3 Required Personnel:

The Contractor shall designate one employee as the site’s Competent Person (CP) who is responsible for ensuring a safe environment for all employees. The CP shall be present at the project site and report to the contractor’s upper management. The CP is required to have related construction and/or service experience.

In addition, when emergency medical services are not accessible within 5 minutes of the work location and there are 2 or more workers onsite, at least 2 employees shall be trained in First Aid and CPR. Minimum qualifications are listed in EM 385-1-1, Section 03.A.02.c.

5.4 Accident Reporting:

All accidents and near misses shall be investigated by the Contractor. All work-related recordable injuries, illnesses and property damage accidents (excluding on-the-road vehicle accidents), in which the property damage exceeds $5,000.00, shall be verbally reported to the GDA within 4 hours of the incident. Serious accidents as described in EM 385-1-1 Section 01.D shall be immediately reported to the GDA. ENG Form 3394 shall be completed and submitted to the GDA within five working days of the incident.

The Contractor shall complete the attached “USACE Contractor Monthly Summary Record of Injuries/Illness and Work Hour Exposure” (for prime and its subcontractors) and forward the completed form to the GDA no later than close of business on the 5th calendar day of the following month. The method of transmission by the prime contractor to the GDA shall be electronically.

6. Preconstruction Conference

Prior to the start of any work, the Technical Point of Contact will schedule and conduct a “Preconstruction Conference”. The Contractor’s Project Manager and Quality Control Personnel will attend this meeting. This conference will be held at the time and location agreeable to the government and contractor. No work may be performed under this contract prior to this conference. The purpose of the conference is to enable the Technical Point of Contact to outline the procedures that will be followed by the Government in its administration of the contract, and to discuss the performance that will be expected from the Contractor. This conference will allow the Contractor an opportunity to ask questions about the Government’s administration and inspection of contract work or obtain other pertinent information that might be required. At the Preconstruction conference the contractor shall provide the name of the project superintendent with a telephone number for project coordination.

The following is a general list of items for discussion during this Preconstruction Conference:

i. Authority of the Technical Point of Contact and Quality Assurance Inspectors.

ii. Contractor’s Safety Program.

iii. Accident Prevention Plan (Submitted & accepted prior to start of work on site)

iv. Weekly Safety Meetings (Documented on NED Form 251)

v. Accident Reporting (ENG Form 3394)

vi. Contractor’s Quality Control Plan.

vii. Contractor’s Equipment (including a current written safety inspection)

viii. Correspondence Procedure.

ix. Communications.

x. Administrative Procedures.

xi. Contractor Utilities.

xii. Invoice and payment.

7. Submittals:

Although the Government technically reviews submissions required by this scope of work, it is emphasized that the Contractor’s work must be prosecuted using proper internal controls and review procedures. The documents identified below must be prepared in accordance with the applicable standards, submitted for review and accepted by the government prior to the commencement of any field activities.

i. Accident Prevention Plan (APP) prior to the start of field work.

ii. Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) prior to the start of field work

iii. Electricians License- The contractor shall be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses, permits, and letters of certification.

iv. Material List - Detail material/parts list identifying the material, parts or equipment to be installed as part of the contract

v. Manufacturer’s Certificates of Compliance: certificates shall show and confirm that the components conform to the specified requirements and the National Electrical Code.

vi. Certification of Code Compliance: Certification shall identify that all work performed was completed in conformance to the National Electrical Code.

vii. As-Built Sketch: Sketch shall show the changes (both additions & deletions) to the electrical system completed during the contract. The Sketch shall include sufficient detail and labeling to clearly identify the work completed during the contract. The sketch may be computer generated or drawn by hand and shall be on a paper size no smaller than 8.5 inches x 11 inches.

8. Clean Up:

The Contractor shall practice good housekeeping to maintain a safe job site. The contractor shall keep the work area, including any storage areas, free from the accumulation of waste materials. Upon completing work in an area the contractor shall remove any tools, equipment, and materials that are not the property of the government. Upon completion of work, the Contractor shall clean up the job site to the satisfaction of the Government.

9. Government Resources The contractor is responsible for providing all materials to complete the project. Unless specified in the contract, the Government will not provide any equipment, telephone services or other resources. The contractor may use the restroom at the office but must proceed directly to and from the restroom.

10. Environmental Protection Containers for excess and/ or waste materials, rubbish, etc. shall be provided by the contractor at the site, and the site will be inspected/ cleaned on a daily basis. No burning is permissible. Water, air and land resources shall not be adversely impacted during the course of the work. Contractor will take necessary steps to ensure all federal, state, and local environmental regulatory requirements are met. Storage, fueling and lubrication of equipment and motor vehicles shall be conducted in a manner that affords the maximum protection against spills and evaporation. Storage and usage of lubricants and daily fueling of machinery and equipment shall occur at least 50 feet from any drainage inlets, water bodies (rivers, streams, and lakes), environmentally sensitive areas (wetlands, vernal pools).

11. Sustainability Under the Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) program, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) designates products that are or can be made with recovered materials, and recommends practices for buying these products. Any designated product that is being offered or supplied under this contract shall meet the minimum recommended content levels as identified under the CPG program. Visit https://www.epa.gov/smm/comprehensive-procurement-guideline-cpg-program for a complete list of designated products and the associated recommended contents levels.

Offerors must be able to demonstrate that each offered products meets minimum content levels upon request.

Bio-based: The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) designates certain bio-based products for federal procurement and specifies minimum bio based content levels for those products. Any designated product that is being offered or supplied under this contract shall meet USDA BioPreferred's minimum bio based content level. Visit the BioPreferred web site https://www.biopreferred.gov/BioPreferred/faces/pages/ProductCategories.xhtml for the complete list of designated products and the associated minimum bio based content level requirements.

12. Permits The Contractor shall, without additional expense to the Government, be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses, permits, and letters of certification. The Contractor shall comply with any applicable Federal, State, County, and Municipal laws, codes, and regulations in connection with the performance of the work specified under this contract.

13. Omissions

This contract may not cover all specified activities, steps, and procedures required to supply the contract product. In case of omission, the normal industry, state, or federal standards, practices, specifications, and/or guides shall prevail. In no instance shall an omission be reason to produce less than an acceptable product.

14. Quality Assurance

The Contractor is responsible for the quality control of the contract work. The Government has the right to inspect and test all items called for by the contract, to the extent practicable at all times and at all places during the term of the contract.

15. Other Contracts The Government may undertake or award other contracts for additional work not related to this contract, and the Contractor shall fully cooperate with other contractors and Government employees. The Contractor shall not commit or permit any act, which will interfere with the performance of work by another contractor or by Government employees.

16. Receiving and Storing Materials The contractor is responsible for protecting any stored material until it is placed in service.

The contractor is responsible for receiving and unloading of delivered goods. Government employees will not receive material or supplies for the contractor and will not be responsible for damage to contractor equipment or material.

17. Security The contractor will comply with all established security policies at Ball Mountain Lake. Due to periods of heightened security that may affect the access to the areas covered under this contract, areas may be subject to periodic closures, which in turn may reduce or inhibit the Contractor’s ability to access certain areas. During periods of heightened security, the

Government reserves the right, at any time, to close any property or portion of property and reschedule and/or cancel any subsequent service in an area. The Contractor shall be given at least 24 hour notice of any such closure.

18. Contractor Conduct The Contractor and Employees shall not use or be under the influence of drugs or alcohol at any time while performing the obligations under this contract or giving the public the appearance of same. Firearms are prohibited on project grounds. Contractor and employees must comply with CFR 36 Rules and Regulations.

19. Required Personnel

The Contractor shall employ a minimum of one Competent Person (CP) at each project site to function as the Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO). The SSHO shall be present at the project site and report to the contractor’s upper management. The SSHO is required to have related construction experience and have completed a 10 Hour OSHA training (or more).

In addition, when emergency medical services are not accessible within 5 minutes of the work location and there are 2 or more workers onsite, at least 2 employees shall be trained in First Aid and CPR. Minimum qualifications are listed in EM 385-1-1, Section 03.A.02.c.

*Note: Other Competent or Qualified Persons may be required per EM 385-1-1 and other sections of this Scope of Work, based on the characteristics of the project*

20. Payment

Payment shall be made on a per job basis. After final inspection and acceptance by the Government, the Contractor must submit an invoice to the Technical Point of Contact. The invoice shall include the invoice date, contract number, dates of service, description of work, quantities, process, and total amount due per line item. For jobs greater than 30 days the contractor may request progress payment.

All invoices may be mailed to:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 88 Ball Mountain Lane, Jamaica, VT 05343 Or Emailed to Dale.H.Berkness@usace.army.mil

II. Technical Requirements:

Part 1 General:

Existing Conditions:

The electric service to Ball Mountain Lake runs underground from the lower shop to the gate house. See attached informational photos for more details.

Requests for Information:

Requests concerning the work of this project should be directed to the Technical Point of Contact, Dale Berkness (978-318-8459), dale.h.berkness@usace.army.mil.

References:

i. Institute Of Electrical And Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

a. IEEE 81 (2012)

Guide for Measuring Earth Resistivity, Ground Impedance, and Earth Surface Potentials of a Ground System

b. IEEE 100 (2000; Archived) The Authoritative Dictionary of IEEE Standards Terms

c. IEEE C2 (2012; Errata 2012; INT 1-4 2012; INT 5-7 2013) National Electrical Safety Code

ii. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

a. NFPA 70 (2014; AMD 1 2013; Errata 1 2013; AMD 2 2013; Errata 2 2013)

National Electrical Code

b. NFPA 70E (2012; Errata 2012)

Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace

iii. Underwriters Laboratories (UL)

a. UL 467 (2007) Grounding and Bonding Equipment

Part 2 Products:

i. Materials and Equipment: As a minimum, meet requirements of UL, where UL standards are established for those items, and requirements of NFPA 70 for all materials, equipment, and devices.

ii. Wires and Cables: Provide wires and cables in accordance with applicable requirements of NFPA 70 and UL for the type of insulation, jacket, and conductor specified or indicated. Do not use wires and cables manufactured more than 12 months prior to date of delivery to site.

iii. Disconnect and electrical boxes: Provide 100-amp disconnect switch and electrical equipment in accordance with the following: NFPA 70 and NEC

a. Contractor must provide a means to disconnect all transformer ungrounded primary conductors. The disconnect must be within sight of the transformer unless the location of the disconnect is field-marked on the transformer and the disconnect is lockable.

iv. Factory-Applied Finish: Provide factory-applied finish on electrical equipment in accordance with the following: NEMA 250 corrosion-resistance test and the additional requirements as specified herein:

a. Interior and exterior steel surfaces of equipment enclosures: thoroughly cleaned followed by a rust-inhibitive phosphatizing or equivalent treatment prior to painting

b. Exterior surfaces: free from holes, seams, dents, weld marks, loose scale or other imperfections

c. Interior surfaces: receive not less than one coat of corrosion-resistant paint in accordance with the manufacturer's standard practice

d. Exterior surfaces (as appropriate): primed, filled where necessary, and given not less than two coats of baked enamel with semi-gloss finish

e. Equipment located indoors: ANSI Light Gray, and equipment located outdoors:

ANSI Light Gray

Part 3 Execution:

General

1. ALL Electrical work shall be performed by Qualified Personnel with verifiable credentials who are familiar with applicable code requirements. Verifiable credentials consist of State, National and/or Local Certifications or Licenses that a Master or Journeyman Electrician may hold, depending on work being performed.

2. ALL Electrical work shall be done in accordance with the National Electric Code (NEC – NFPA 70) and ANSI C2 as applicable

3. The Contractor shall minimize the duration of the power outage and coordinate any outage with the Technical Point of Contact at least seventy two (72) hours prior to the planned outage.

4. Contractor is responsible for locating underground telephone and electrical lines before digging. Alternative route for underground conduit must be approved by the Technical Point of Contact in advance of change (Note: Digsafe will not locate on USACE property and a private locating company will be required).

5. No open trench will be left overnight, proper barricades must be in place and markers will be used while trench is open.

6. The Contractor shall coordinate the work with Green Mountain Power and Consolidated Communications.

Installation

1. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials & equipment to install new underground electrical and telephone service lines to replace existing service.

2. Equipment and devices shall be installed and energized in accordance with the manufacturer’s published instructions.

3. Pavement will be saw cut to required width for accommodating two (2) new four inch (4”) schedule 80 PVC conduits. Saw cut will be from pole No. 34 to manholes No. 1 & 2 approximately two hundred twenty five feet (225’). (Informational Photo #5)

4. Trench shall be excavated to depth required by Green Mountain Power. Bottoms of trenches shall be smooth and free of stones and sharp objects. All trenches shall be a minimum width of eighteen inches (18”) and depth of forty-two inches (42”). Secondary and service trenches can be, where possible, part of the primary trench. The trench line shall be in accordance with the plan provided by the Utility. The trench line is not to deviate horizontally more than one foot (1’), plus or minus, from the plan without consulting the Utility. The contractor shall establish final grades, and have the surface roughly leveled; easement boundaries, street, lot, and trenching line shall be staked prior to trenching. If required depth is not met, a supplemental two inch (2”) minimum concrete cap must be installed. During trench back-filling the trench should be properly, and periodically, re-tamped. Unfrozen sand or fine gravel that will pass a 1 inch mesh screen shall be used to form a four inch (4”) cushion on all sides of the conduit. The balance of the trench may be random-fill with no stones greater than three inches (3”) in maximum dimension. No foreign materials such as wood, glass, trash, ashes, blasted ledge, or frozen material are to be in the back-fill material.

5. Core holes as required in existing manholes No. 1 and No. 2. Provide and install bell sleeves to protect new conductors entering the holes and seal.

6. Provide and install two (2) new four inch (4”) steel conduits from existing electrical and telephone lines on Pole No. 34 to trench, utilizing a weather head and utility pole stand offs. Provide and install new subsurface conduits with new conductors from steel conduits on pole No. 34 to manhole No. 1 and manhole No. 2. Refer to photo section for proposed routing. Trench shall include one (1) new four inch (4”) schedule 80 PVC direct buried conduit from utility pole No. 34 to meter box and disconnect then to manhole No.

1, buried to meet industry standards. Trench shall include one (1) new four inch (4”) schedule 80 PVC direct buried conduits from utility pole No. 34 to manhole No. 2, buried to meet industry standards. Provide one (1) new four inch (4”) conduit to electrical meter with 3 - 1/0 THHN cu wire. Provide the second four inch (4”) conduit with an 8-pair telephone cable.

Note: The estimated distance from utility pole No. 34 to manhole 1 & 2 is two hundred twenty five feet (225’).

7. After placement of conduit, the first layer of backfill shall consist of a six inch (6”) layer of sand. A 5 mil brightly colored plastic tape not less than three inches (3”) in width and suitably inscribed at not more than ten feet (10) on centers shall be placed approximately twelve inches (12”) below finished grade levels of trenches. Trench shall be returned to existing grade with proper fill material, compacted and repaved. Excess dirt and rock type materials shall be removed and disposed of off-site.

8. Provide and install new electric meter in an approved location by Green Mountain Power.

Provide all connections and equipment as required by Green Mountain Power. The contractor is required to pay the installation charges for the activities covered in the statement of work to Green Mountain Power.

9. Provide and install a new 100-amp disconnect following manufacturer’s recommendations.

10. Run new conductors through existing four inch (4”) conduit from manhole No. 1 to switch gear in gate house with three (3) - 4/0 THHN cu wire and one (1) - #6 green cu wire approximately four hundred eighty feet (480’).

11. Provide four hundred eighty feet (480’) of conduit from manhole No. 2 to telephone equipment with an 8-pair telephone cable approximately four hundred forty feet (440’).

12. Connections will be made following manufacturer’s recommendations. The contractor shall coordinate with Green Mountain Power and Consolidated Communications to ensure proper operations of new electrical and telephone connections.

Demolition

1. Recycle or properly dispose existing old cable, wire and associated used equipment.

2. Saw cut existing asphalt must be removed off site and properly disposed of.

3. Repair removed pavement with three inches (3”) of bituminous concrete following manufacturer’s recommendations for installation and compaction. Return to grade matching with existing pavement.

Testing

1. Test and verify that all equipment is in working order. Perform a generator test to verify upon loss of utility power the generator does indeed start and transfer power.

2. Megger test newly installed conductors from Pole No. 34 to electrical meter. Provide complete report on the testing with recommended written suggestion for ground fault repair.

3. Megger test conductors from 100-amp disconnect to switch gear in gate house. Provide complete report on the testing with recommended written suggestion for ground fault repair.

(End of Summary of Changes)