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SET NO. SPECIFICATIONS FOR HVAC REPLACEMENT & UPRGRADE AT THE DES PLAINES PARK DISTRICT DES PLAINES PARK DISTRICT Parks & Planning Department 1300 Oakwood Avenue Des Plaines, IL 60018 Contact: Chris Leiner (847) 391-5744 March 24, 2014

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SET NO.

SPECIFICATIONS

FOR

HVAC REPLACEMENT & UPRGRADE

AT THE

DES PLAINES PARK DISTRICT

DES PLAINES PARK DISTRICT Parks & Planning Department

1300 Oakwood Avenue Des Plaines, IL 60018

Contact: Chris Leiner

(847) 391-5744

March 24, 2014

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Dear Bidder: Enclosed you will find specifications and bidding materials for HVAC Replacement & Upgrade at Mystic Waters. Bidders are responsible for visiting the site to examine the existing conditions. Bidders can visit the sites at their convenience after contacting the Parks & Planning Department. We look forward to receiving your bid proposal and working together with you on this project. If you have further questions or need to meet at a specific site, please call me at (847)391-5744, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sincerely, Chris Leiner Assistant Superintendent of Parks & Planning Des Plaines Park District

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INVITATION TO BID Sealed bids for the provision of a repair to the cooling tower located at the Prairie Lakes Community Center will be received by the Des Plaines Park District at our office, 2222 Birch Street, Des Plaines, IL 60018. Bids will be received until exactly 11:00 AM Wednesday April 9th 2014 and then publicly opened and read. Bids submitted after the closing time will be returned unopened. No oral, telephone or email proposals or modifications will be considered. Proposals shall be submitted on the attached Quotation Form. All bids must include a ten percent (10%) Bid Guarantee and a duly executed and notarized Bid Certification under Section 33E-11 of the criminal code of 1961, as amended, on the form provided by the Des Plaines Park District. Failure to provide Bid Certification within 48 hours of the bid opening shall be cause for rejecting the bid. No Bidder may withdraw their proposal after the hour set for the opening thereof, or before award of the contract, unless said award is delayed for a period exceeding thirty (30) calendar days. COMPLIANCE WITH PREVAILING WAGE ACT: The CONTRACTOR is obligated to

satisfy the requirements of Section 130/5 of the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130/0.01 et. seq.) including, but not limited to, keeping a record of the name, occupation, and actual hourly wages paid to each employee. A signed, certified transcript of payroll will be required with each progress payment and upon completion of the contract prior to final payment. The contractor shall also supply a certified transcript of payroll for any subcontractors involved in the contract and includes those payroll verifications with all payment requests. Effective January 1, 2010 this section applies to subcontractors as well and is bound by the same prevailing wage requirement.

The Des Plaines Park District may reject any or all of the bids on any basis and without disclosure of a reason. The failure to make such a disclosure shall not result in accrual of any right, claim, or cause of action by any unsuccessful Bidder against the Des Plaines Park District.

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HVAC REPLACEMENT & UPGRADE DES PLAINES PARK DISTRICT DES PLAINES, ILLINOIS TABLE OF CONTENTS EXHIBIT I

A. Instructions to Bidders 1 - 3

B. General Requirements 4 - 8

EXHIBIT II

A. Support/Logistical Requirements 9 – 10

B. Form of Proposal 11 – 13

C. Certification 14

EXHIBIT III SUPPLEMENTARY TECHNICAL INFORMATION

A. SECTION 16010 GENERAL PROVISIONS 1 – 19

B. FLOOR PLAN MECHANICAL M1-M

C. FLOOR PLAN POWER E1-E2

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EXHIBIT I A INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS 1. Identification of Project

The official name and location of the project shall henceforth be known as: HVAC REPLACEMENT & UPGRADE at MYSTIC WATERS FOR THE DES PLAINES PARK DISTRICT

The official name and address of the project owner shall henceforth be known as: DES PLAINES PARK DISTRICT 2222 Birch Street Des Plaines, Illinois 60018

Board Approval: April 15th 2014

Contract Awarded: April 16th 2014

Commencement of Work: Within 10 days of written notice to proceed.

Completion: May 26th 2014 2. Contract Documents

The Invitation to Bid, the Instructions to Bidder, the General Requirements, Technical, Certification, and the Quotation Form of Proposal, comprise the Contract Documents.

Copies of these documents can be obtained in person from the office of the Des Plaines Park District, hereinafter also called the “OWNER”; 2222 Birch Street, Des Plaines, Illinois 60018, free of charge or obtained via email from Chris Leiner Assistant Superintendent of Parks & Planning [email protected]

3. Explanation to Bidders

Any explanation desired by a bidder regarding the meaning or interpretation of the Invitation to Bid, General Requirements, Technical etc., must be requested in writing and with sufficient time allowed for a reply to reach bidders before the submission of their bids. Any interpretation made will be in the form of an addendum of the Invitation to Bid, Specifications, etc., and will be furnished to all prospective bidders. Its receipt by the bidder must be acknowledged in the space provided on the Bid Form or by letter or telegram received before the time set for opening of bids. Oral explanations or instructions given before the award of the contract will not be binding.

4. Conditions Affecting the Work

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Bidders should visit the site and take such other steps as may be reasonably necessary to ascertain the nature and location of the work, and the general and local conditions which can affect the work or the cost thereof. Failure to do so will not relieve Bidders from responsibility for estimating properly the difficulty or cost of successfully performing the work.

5. Bid Guarantee

Where a Bid Guarantee is required by the Invitation to Bid, failure to furnish a Bid Guarantee in the proper form and amount, by the time set for opening of bids, may be cause for rejection of the bid, in the absolute discretion of the Owner.

A Bid Guarantee shall be in the form of a bid bond, postal money order, certified check, or cashier's check made payable to the Owner. Bid Guarantees, other than those stated, will be returned (a) to unsuccessful Bidders as soon as practicable after the award of job, and (b) to the successful Bidder upon execution of such further contractual documents and bonds as may be required by the bid as accepted.

The successful Bidder, upon being given a written "Notice of Award", will have (10) calendar days to provide the required Labor and Material Payment Bond, Performance Bond, and Insurance Policies or Certificates for same, and commence with the work. Failure to comply with the conditions set forth in the Contract Documents shall result in the termination of the contract for default. In such event, the Contractor may be liable for any costs of performing the work which exceed the amount of his bid, and the Bid Guarantee shall be available toward offsetting such difference, if not previously returned to the Contractor.

6. Preparation and Submission of Bids

Before submitting proposal, each Bidder shall examine carefully all documents pertaining to the work and visit the site to verify conditions under which work will be performed.

Submission of bid will be considered presumptive evidence that the Bidder has visited the site and is conversant with local facilities and difficulties, the requirements of the documents and of pertinent State or Local Codes, State of Labor and Material Markets, and has made due allowance in his bid for all contingencies. Include in bid all costs of labor, material, equipment, allowance, fees, permits, guarantees, applicable taxes, insurance and contingencies, with overhead and profit necessary to produce a complete project, or to complete those portions of the work covered by the specifications on which proposal is made, including all trades, without further cost to the Owner.

No compensation will be allowed by reason if any difficulties which the Bidder could have discovered or reasonably known prior to bidding. All proposals must be made upon the Form of Proposal and quotation form furnished by the Owner attached hereto and shall give the amounts bid for work, in numbers, and must be signed and acknowledged by the Contractor. In order to ensure consideration, the Proposal and Specification Booklet shall be enclosed in an envelope marked "Bid Proposal for HVAC REPLACEMENT & UPGRADE at MYSTIC WATERS for the Des Plaines Park District to be publicly opened Wednesday April 9th at 11:00 am", showing the return address of the sender and addressed to Des Plaines Park District, 2222 Birch Street, Des Plaines, Illinois 60018. Bids must be sealed, marked and addressed as directed above. Failure to do so may result in a premature inadvertent opening of, or a failure to open, such bid.

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The proposal submitted must not contain erasures, interlineations, or other corrections unless each correction is suitably authenticated and dated by affixing in the margin immediately opposite the correction the surnames of the person or persons signing the bid.

Modifications of bids already submitted will be considered if received at the office designated in the invitation to Bid by the time set for opening of bids. Telegraphic modifications will be considered, but should not reveal the amount of the original or reverse bid.

7. Prices

Proposal pricing shall include the furnishing of all materials, equipment, tools, insurance, bonds, warranties, and all other facilities, and the performance of all labor and services necessary for the proper completion of the work except as may be otherwise expressly provided in the Contract Documents.

8. Late Bids, Modifications or Withdrawals

Bids, modifications or withdrawals thereof received from bidders prior to the time set for opening of bids will be returned unopened.

9. Withdrawal of Bids

Bids may be withdrawn by written or electronic request received from bidders prior to the time set for opening of bids. Email withdrawal of bid shall be accepted via email until two hours before bid opening.

10. Public Opening of Bids

Bids will be publicly opened at the time set for opening in the Invitation to Bid. Their content will be made public for the information of bidders and others interested, who may be present either in person or by representative.

11. Award of Contract

A. Award of contract will be made to the responsible bidder, or as outlined in the specifications, and as determined by the Board of Commissioners of the Des Plaines Park District, whose bid conforms to the Invitation to Bid.

B. The Board of Park Commissioners may reject any or all of the bids on any basis and without

disclosure of a reason. The failure to make such a disclosure shall not result in accrual of any right, claim, or cause of action by any unsuccessful bidder against the Des Plaines Park District.

12. Contract and Insurance

The responsive Bidder shall enter into a written contract, provide the Owner with a Labor and Material Payment Bond, Performance Bond, and copies of Workman's Compensation and Public

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Liability Insurance Policies or Certificates thereof, within ten (10) calendar days of the written "Notice to Proceed" and prior to the commencement of work.

13. Postponement of Date for Opening Proposals

The Owner reserves the right to postpone the date of presentation and opening of proposals and will give telegraphic or email notice of any such postponement to each interested party as indicated by sign in or email request documentation.

HVAC REPLACEMENT & UPGRADE

DES PLAINES PARK DISTRICT Parks & Planning Department

EXHIBIT IB GENERAL REQUIREMENTS In addition to performing the requirements of said contract, contractors must meet the following requirements: 1. Bidders must submit with their bids the certification required by Article 33E-11 of the Illinois

Criminal Code of 1961, as amended. The form of certification for this purpose is attached to these instructions as Exhibit "A". NO BID SHALL BE ACCEPTED WHICH DOES NOT INCLUDE THIS CERTIFICATION. The certification of the successful bidder will be attached to and become a part of the Contract.

2. COMPLIANCE WITH PREVAILING WAGE ACT: The CONTRACTOR is obligated to

satisfy the requirements of Section 130/5 of the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130/0.01 et. seq.) including, but not limited to, keeping a record of the name, occupation, and actual hourly wages paid to each employee. A signed, certified transcript of payroll will be required with each progress payment and upon completion of the contract prior to final payment. The contractor shall also supply a certified transcript of payroll for any subcontractors involved in the contract and includes those payroll verifications with all payment requests. Effective January 1, 2010 this section applies to subcontractors as well and is bound by the same prevailing wage requirement.

3. If the Contractor fails to perform the services as provided in the Contract, or otherwise breaches or

defaults under any provision of the Contract and does not remedy such failure, breach or default within forty-eight (48) hours after demand from Park District to take corrective action, or in the event of repeated, or multiple failures, breaches or defaults by Contractor, Park District may terminate the Contract and enter into an agreement with another Contractor or Contractors for the provision of the chiller tower repair services. In such event, Contractor shall be liable to Park District and shall pay to Park District promptly upon demand the increased cost to Park District of obtaining or providing such chiller tower repair services, and also the cost to Park District of obtaining the services of substitute contractor(s), including without limitation the cost of labor and materials associated with preparation of bid documents, advertising and attorneys' fees.

4. Contractor shall provide all proper safeguards and shall assume all risks incurred in performing

contracted services. Contractor shall safeguard all DPPD property in area of work.

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5. Insurance

a) General: The Contractor shall not commence work under the Contract until he has obtained all insurance required, and it has been approved by the Owner, nor shall Contractor allow any Subcontractor to commence work or any portion of the work until all insurance required of the Subcontractor and Sub-subcontractor has been similarly approved by the Owner.

All such insurance shall be purchased only from companies licensed and duly authorized by the Illinois Department of Insurance to do business in Illinois and to write the types of insurance policies as herein specified. Said companies must have a policy holder's rating of A+ and a financial rating of A++ as stated in the latest edition of A.M. Best's Insurance Guide.

The insurance coverage’s set forth in this section must be maintained by the Contractor and the Subcontractor (where applicable) until all work is completed by the Contractor and accepted by the Owner.

b) Automobile Liability: Contractor shall obtain at his expense Comprehensive Automobile

Liability Insurance providing for bodily injury and death coverage in limits of an amount not less than $1,000,000 per person and $1,000,000 per accident, and property damage coverage in limits of an amount not less than $1,000,000 per accident. The Contractor shall be the named insured and the Des Plaines Park District, public officials, employees and agents as additional insured.

c) Employer's Liability: Contractor shall obtain at his expense insurance protecting Contractor

from all liabilities that may be imposed under the Workmen's Compensation Act and the Workmen's Occupational Diseases Act of the State of Illinois. In the event any portion of the work is sublet, the Contractor shall require the Subcontractor similarly to provide such insurance for all their employees. The limit of liability afforded under the Employers Liability Policy shall not be less than the Illinois Statutory Limit.

d) General Liability: Contractor shall obtain at his expense such comprehensive General

Liability insurance as shall protect him from claims for damages for bodily injury, including accidental death, as well as from claims for property damage including loss of use resulting therefrom, which may arise from activities under or incidental to the Contract, both on or off the site, whether such activities by himself, any Subcontractor or anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of the, or as otherwise may be herein specified. This provision shall be construed as requiring to Contractor to purchase and maintain Contractor's Protective Insurance and Contractual Insurance in like amounts.

General Liability Insurance shall be in an amount not less than $1,000,000 on account of any one occurrence, including accidental death. Property damage insurance shall be in an amount not less than $1,000,000 for bodily injury per person with an aggregate limit of not less than $2,000,000. If, as a result of any one or more occurrences the Owner shall decide that the foregoing property damage insurance aggregate limits have either been exhausted or are

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threatened to become exhausted, the Contractor shall immediately purchase, at his own expense, such additional property damage insurance as the Owner may direct.

e) Summary: The required minimum coverage is summarized as follows:

1. Automobile $1,000,000 B.I. Per Occurrence $1,000,000 B.I. Per Person $1,000,000 P.D. Per Occurrence

2. Employer's Liability Ill. Statutory Limit $1,000,000 Min.

3. General Liability $1,000,000 B.I. Per Occurrence $1,000,000 B.I. Per Person

$2,000,000 Aggregate Limit

f) Certificate of Insurance: Within ten (10) calendar days after receipt of the "Written Notice to Proceed", the Contractor shall file with the Owner, a Certificate of Insurance showing complete coverage of all insurance required by this Section, signed by the insurance companies or their authorized agents, certifying to the name and address of the party insured, the description of the work covered by such insurance, the insurance policy numbers, the limits of liability of the policies and the dates of their expirations, with a further certification from said insurance companies that their policies will not be modified, amended, changed, canceled or terminated without thirty (30) business days prior written notice to the Owner. Such certification must be in the form acceptable to the Owner.

The Owner reserves the right to require a copy of any form of umbrella or the Owner reserves the right to require a copy of the entire policy.

Insurance requirements of no less than:

a. $1,000,000 liability b. $1,000,000 per occurrence of personal injury. c. $1,000,000 per occurrence of property damage. d. $1,000,000 umbrella coverage. e. Care, custody, and control exclusion. f. Lost key coverage. g. Crime provision both third party and employee.

6. Indemnification

a) Duty to Defend, Indemnify, Give Notice: Contractor shall defend all suits brought against the Owner and his representatives, officers, agents, and employees by any person (whether employed by Contractor, or not) for damage to property and/or injury to persons (including death) alleged or claimed to have been caused by or through the performance by Contractor of the work, including work required by Guarantees or the condition of the site, and shall indemnify and hold harmless the Owner, his representatives, officers, agents and employees in their individual or their official capacities from and against all claims, damages, losses and expenses, including attorney's fees, caused by or growing out of, incidental to, the performance of the work covered by this Contract.

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The Contractor shall pay, liquidate and discharge all claims or demands for personal injury (including death), and for loss of and damage to all property caused by, growing out of or incidental to the performance of the work by the Contract including, without limiting the foregoing thereto, damage to the work and other property of the Owner and including all damages for the obstruction of private driveways, streets and alleys and all costs and expenses of suits and reasonable attorney's fees.

The obligation set forth in this section shall, but not by way of limitation, specifically include all claims and judgment arising or alleged to arise under the Illinois laws regarding Structural Work (Illinois Revised Statutes, Chapter 48, Section 60 et seq.) and regarding the Protection of Adjacent Landowners (Illinois Revised Statutes, Chapter 17 1/2, Section 51 et seq.). In the event of any such injury (including death) or loss or damage (or claims therefore), the Contractor shall give immediate notice thereof to the Owner. The Contractor shall not be required to indemnify and hold Harmless the Owner, his representatives, officers, agents and employees of each of them, in their individual or their official capacities for such claims or demands which result solely from their own negligence.

b) Effect of Statutory Limitations: In any and all claims against the Owner, his respective agents,

employees and representatives in their personal capacities as individuals as well as in their public and official capacities, made by any employee of the Contractor, and Subcontractor, anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them or anyone for whose acts they may be liable, the indemnification obligation under this Section shall not be limited in any way by any limitation on the amount or type of damages, compensation or benefits payable by or for the Contractor or any Subcontractor under any Workmen's Compensation Act, any Disability Benefit Act or any other Employee Benefit Act.

7. Labor Law

The Contractor and each and every Subcontractor performing work at the site of the project to which this contract relates shall comply with applicable and provisions of all pertinent Federal, State, and Local Labor Laws.

8. Provide a bid bond or certified check in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total contract amount. 9. Monthly payout requests by the contractors have to be in the Park District office no later than the 15th

of the month for payout within thirty (30) days. 10. Contractor will pay all salaries and expenses of federal social security taxes, federal and state

unemployment taxes, payroll taxes relating to such personnel, and will carry workers compensation insurance for such personnel.

11. All successful Contractors shall comply with the provisions of the Illinois Human Rights Act dealing

with equal employment opportunities (Section 2-105, 775 ILCS 5/2-105) including equality of employment opportunity and the regulations of the Department of Human Rights of the State of Illinois and also must provide for the adoption and implementation or written Sexual Harassment

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Policies. The Contract with the successful Bidder will provide for this requirement. The statutory provisions setting forth what such policies shall include as a minimum under the Act are on file with the Des Plaines Park District and available to the Contractor upon request.

12. Contractor will be considered for all purposes, “independent”, and it will not at any time directly or

indirectly act as an agent, servant, or employee of the Des Plaines Park District, or make any commitments or incur any liabilities on behalf of the Des Plaines Park District without its express written consent.

13. The Contractor shall maintain a supervisory foreman (English speaking) on the job site at all times.

The Contractor shall enforce strict discipline and good order among his employees and the Subcontractors at all times work is in progress. The Contractor shall not employ any unfit person or anyone not skilled in the work assigned to him.

14. If any person employed on the work site is, in the opinion of the OWNER intemperate, disorderly,

incompetent, willfully negligent or dishonest in the performance of his duties, the foreman/ contractor will be instructed to have that employee directed to cease work and vacate the job site immediately.

15. Contractor shall supply all equipment required to perform the services under the Contract. It is the

Contractor's responsibility to keep equipment in proper working order and to run periodic checks on equipment. The Contractor shall be solely responsible for the safe condition and adequacy of all equipment.

16. No extra work shall be allowed or paid unless a written proposal is made and accepted by the Owner in

writing. 17. Provide three (3) references of facilities served by your company. 18. The Des Plaines Park District may terminate this agreement with a written thirty (30) day notice of intent

to terminate.

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EXHIBIT II A SUPPORT/LOGISTICAL REQUIREMENTS

NOTE:

• Contractor is responsible for ensuring proper operation of all new and reinstalled components upon start-up.

• Contractor shall provide manufacturer documentation on all new components. The “Owner” will designate a DPPD staff to be instructed and observe initial startup and receive written and verbal instructions for approved seasonal startup and shutdown.

• The Park District will only accept bids that cover all phases of the project.

SPECIAL NOTE

1. JOBSITE PROGRESS REPORTS On a daily basis contractor will update an onsite Des Plaines Park District designated representative. The Des Plaines Park District has contracted a consulting mechanical engineer for support with this project. Contractor will be required to furnish this engineer within reason any documents or specifications required. Contractor will schedule a foreman for a final walk through of the specified work with the Des Plaines Park District staff to ensure proper function before final payment is authorized. At this time the equipment shall be running (weather permitting) and operating within designed parameters.

2. BEST PRACTICES Contractor will ensure that all industry standards regarding safety and equipment operation are followed at the jobsite. Contractor will be equipped with proper PPE. Secure work area from public access. Contractor vehicles shall access and park in areas as designated by the “OWNER”.

3. JOBSITE ACCESS & STORAGE Contractor will be provided with a lockable storage area for overnight storage of equipment and tools. The Des Plaines Park District is not responsible for unsecured storage of equipment, tools and materials. Contractor will have regular access to the jobsite Monday-Friday 7:00-5:00. Weekend working hours can be arranged in advance.

4. COMPLIANCE WITH PREVAILING WAGE ACT: The CONTRACTOR is obligated to satisfy the requirements of Section 130/5 of the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130/0.01 et. seq.) including, but not limited to, keeping a record of the name, occupation, and actual hourly wages paid to each employee. A signed, certified transcript of payroll will be required with each progress payment and upon completion of the contract prior to final payment. The contractor shall also supply a certified transcript of payroll for any

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subcontractors involved in the contract and includes those payroll verifications with all payment requests. Effective January 1, 2010 this section applies to subcontractors as well and is bound by the same prevailing wage requirement.

5. PUBLIC CONTACT On occasion, the contractor's employees may be contacted in some manner by residents/users of the park. The employees shall be instructed to politely inform the citizens to direct their comments and/or questions to the Des Plaines Park District.

6. FUELING AND OILING Equipment shall not be fueled or oiled in grass areas, brick terraces, or in front of facility exits. Equipment shall be moved to a hard surface area for this function. The contractor shall be responsible for all cleanup of spilled fuel or oil.

7. FAILURE TO PERFORM It shall be understood that if, in the opinion of the Des Plaines Park District, the contractor is not meeting the requirements of these specifications, written notice will be given to the contractor outlining said problems. If the problem is not corrected in the allocated amount of time, the Park District reserves the right to reduce the fee paid to the bidder and/or terminate the contract with 1 additional week's written notice, whichever is in the Park District's best interest.

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EXHIBIT II B: QUOTATION FORM

HVAC WORK: Remove and dispose of existing package HVAC unit including recovery of refrigerant; replace with new package contractor supplied 8.5 Ton RTU unit as noted in the plans. Connect to existing gas piping and ductwork. Furnish and install 4 new ductless air conditioning units as noted in the plans. Provide all refrigeration and condensate piping as required. Thermostats shall be new for all units. Mount and wire to unit controls a new smoke detector. All new equipment shall meet or exceed the 2012 International Energy Conservation Code. SEE SUPPLEMENTARY PLANS FOR DETAILS M1-M2 ELECTRICAL WORK: Remove power to existing unit, add power to new package unit, add a new step down transformer and panel to feed the 208 volt equipment and also provided additional breaker capacity for future needs. Provide all required breakers, conduit, wiring and new smoke detector. SEE SUPPLEMENTARY PLANS FOR DETAILS E1-E2 Coordinate with the Park District for all schedules, access to site and comply with all rules of the Municipality. All equipment shall be tested, started and operated in all sequences and modes of operation. Balance all supply diffusers and confirm integrity of the existing duct system to remain. Re-balance the exhaust hood system to satisfaction of the Park District. Provide three (3) copies of Operations and Maintenance manuals including copies of equipment submittals, start-up reports, balance reports and service part suppliers. Coordinate with the Park District for all schedules, access to site and comply with all rules of the Municipality. Description of bid details - required for evaluation of bid Package unit manufacturer, model number: Heating, cooling and fan capacity: Ductless unit manufacturer, model numbers: Cooling capacity of each ductless unit:

Schedule: List number of days after award required for each item: Equipment Delivery: Transformer: Panel: Equipment Delivery: Package Unit: Ductless Units:

$Total Bid Price

Form of Proposal

Furnish & Install 4 Ductless Air conditioners $Electrical Transformer/Panel Install $

Scope of Work PRICE $RTU Replacement $

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HVAC REPLACEMENT & UPGRADE at MYSTIC WATERS Parks & Planning Department Des Plaines Park District 2222 Birch Street Des Plaines Illinois, 60018

FORM OF PROPOSAL Proposal of _______, hereinafter called "BIDDER”, (a)/(an) ______________ (corporation, partnership, individual) doing business as . To the Des Plaines Park District, hereinafter called the "Owner". The Bidder, in response to your advertisement for bids for the Cooling Tower Repair, having examined the Specifications and other documents, hereby proposes to furnish and deliver all materials and supplies in accordance with the Contract Documents, within the time set forth therein and at the prices stated below. These prices are to cover all expenses including delivery to Des Plaines, Illinois. Bidder acknowledges receipt of the following Addenda, which are part of the Contract Documents:

Numbers: , , , , , , Bidder hereby agrees to start work within ten (10) days after receipt of "Notice to Proceed" from the Owner and to substantially complete the project as specified in the "Instructions to Bidders". Bidders agree to perform all of the work described in the Specifications for the following:

Award of contract will be based on the lowest total bid. TOTAL BID PRICE IS $____________________

Accompanying this is a (Bid Bond, Certified Check, Cashier's Check) In the amount of (10% Total Bid) ($ ), the same being subject to forfeiture in the event of default by the undersigned. In submitting this bid, it is understood that the right is reserved by the Owner to reject any and all bids and it is agreed that this bid may not be withdrawn during the period of days provided in the Contract Documents.

The Bidder hereby certifies:

A. That this bid is genuine and is not made in the interest of or on behalf of any undisclosed person, firm or corporation and is not submitted in conformity with any agreement or rules of any group, association, organization or corporation.

B. That he has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other bidder to put in a false or sham bid.

C. That he has not solicited or induced any person, firm, corporation to refrain from bidding.

D. That he has not sought by collusion or otherwise to obtain for themself any advantage over any other

bidder or over the "Owner".

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E. That he will comply with all provisions of the Prevailing Wage Ordinance #96-6 adopted by the Des Plaines Park District. All contracts for work herein are subject to the provisions of Chapter 48, Sections 39s-1 through 39s-12, Illinois Revised Statutes providing for the payment of the prevailing rate of wage to all laborers, workers and mechanics engaged on the work.

F. That he is in compliance with the Criminal Code Act of 1961, Article 33E-11, Public Contracts, and

Public Act 85-1295.

G. That all materials, methods and workmanship shall conform to the drawings, specifications, manufacturer's standards and specifications.

DES PLAINES PARK DISTRICT BY _____________________ ADDRESS ___________________ (Sign and Date) FIRM NAME

BY ____________________ ADDRESS ________________________________ (Sign and Date) PHONE ________________________________

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Exhibit IIC CERTIFICATION

* * * * * * * *

I, (Individual), having been first duly sworn on oath, do depose and state that I presently

reside at (Address), and that I am the duly authorized principal, officer or agent

of_________________________ (Name of Contractor) and do hereby certify to Des Plaines Park

District, its Commissioners, officers, and employees that neither I nor (Name of Contractor) are barred

from bidding on the contract for which this bid is submitted, as a result of violation of either Section 33E-3 ("Bid-

rigging") or Section 33E-4 ("Bid-rotating") of Article 33E-11 of the Criminal Code of 1961 of the State of Illinois

approved July 28, 1961, as amended. Individually and on behalf of Contractor subscribed and sworn to before me

this day of , 2014 - Notary Public - My commission expires:

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SECTION 16010 GENERAL PROVISIONS 1. SCOPE

A. All work included in this division of the specification and its sections is to be coordinated with and complementary to all the requirements and conditions set forth in other divisions and sections of the specifications, and associated drawings wherever applicable to the electrical work. This applies to contractor, subcontractor, and surety.

B. Work Included:

1. Scope 2. General Requirements 3. Codes, Permits, Fees, and Sales Tax 4. Materials and Equipment Substitutions 5. Drawings and Specifications 6. Shop Drawing Review 7. Identifications and Instructions 8. Final Tests and Demonstrations 9. Guarantees 10. Record Drawings

C. Work of other sections: The following is intended to serve as an electrical index only, without intending to

restrict the volume of work required.

Section 16010 - General Provisions Section 16100 - Basic Materials and Methods Section 16400 - Service and Distribution

2. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A. This section of the specifications is a separate contract and includes the furnishing of all labor, materials, tools, transportation, test equipment, permits, certificates, temporary protection, and storage required to complete the electrical work.

B. Wherever the words "the Electrical Contractor ", "Contractor" or "this Contractor" appear in this division of the

specifications they apply specifically to the Electrical Contractor. The words "furnish" and/or "provide" means the Electrical Contractor to furnish, mount, and wire be complete.

C. Electrical Contractor to review all project contract documents, and provide all materials and labor for all electrical

requirements indicated. (Contract documents shall include but not limited to architectural, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, sprinkler system etc. plans and specifications).

D. Contractor shall read the entire specification including Instructions to Bidders, General Conditions, and Special

Conditions, Plumbing, HVAC, etc. all of which are applicable to this work and shall thoroughly examine all the project plans and the proposed construction site as he will be required to do all of the electrical work belonging to all disciplines of work whether or not specifically mentioned herein or indicated or shown on the electrical

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plans.

E. Successful bidder will not be allowed any extra compensation by reason of any matter or thing concerning which

such bidder might have informed himself prior to the bid opening. It shall be understood that the act of submitting a bid carries with it the agreement to all items and conditions referred or indicated or implied on the contract document drawings and the specifications. This includes all requirements and charges by the local electric and telephone utilities for permanent and temporary services.

F. In the event of a request for additional payment due to owner changes, subcontractor to provide to the general

contractor/engineers a detailed description of changes required, including reason for proposed work and a complete material and labor breakdown of all associated costs.

G. This contractor shall furnish and remove upon completion of the project all scaffolding, rigging, hoisting, and

services necessary for delivery, erection, and installation of all equipment and apparatus required to be installed by this contractor.

H. In entering into a contract covering this work, the contractor accepts the plan and specifications and guarantees

that the work will be carried out in accordance with the requirements of the plan, specification, applicable codes or such modifications as may be made in the contract documents. Contractor further guarantees to replace and make good at his own final payment and acceptance by the architect, due to faulty workmanship or materials.

3. CODES, PERMITS, FEES, AND SALES TAX

A. Installation shall comply with rules and regulations of the latest edition of the Occupational Safety and Health Act, National Electrical Code, State Electrical Code, local municipal code, Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), the electric utility furnishing electrical energy to this project and any other board having jurisdiction over the electrical installation.

B. Contractor shall be licensed to perform electrical work in the municipality in which the project is located and shall

obtain all necessary permits for electrical work and shall pay all required fees and sales or use tax as applicable to this branch of work. Upon completion of the work, deliver to the owner without cost all required certificates of inspection and approval.

4. MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT SUBSTITUTIONS

A. Materials and equipment of the types for which there are National Board of Fire Underwriters (U.L.) listing and label service shall be so labeled and shall be used by the contractor. All alternate bids must meet the requirements of all applicable codes.

B. Contractor shall bid on items as specified. The Electrical Contractor may offer alternate equipment bids (if in

strict accordance with the requirements of the architect’s specifications for alternate bids and meets all applicable codes) and if the alternate bid price is a separate document indicating the equipment manufacturer, catalog number, the amount added or deducted from the base bid and is attached to the Electrical Contractor project bid. The Electrical Contractor is to verify that the alternate equipment meets all applicable codes before submitting an alternate bid price. Substitute light fixture shall include E.T.L. or I.T.L. photometric test data of proposed fixtures. If this procedure is not followed, the alternate bid will be rejected without review.

C. Materials and equipment by manufacturers other than those named will be considered if such substitute items

are equal in quality and otherwise similar in composition, design, construction, dimension, capacity, efficiency,

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finish, performance and the contractor meets the requirements indicated above.

D. Where substitutions have been accepted by the engineers and it is later found such substitutions alter the

E. design or space requirements indicated on the plans, the contractor shall be responsible for the cost involved to

revise the building design and construction including the cost of all allied trades involved. F. Should an equipment supplier desire to bid his equipment as an approved equal for equipment specified, he

must request approval before the project is bid. Along with the request he must provide catalog cut sheets indicating the equipment and manufacturer he intends to provide, also E.T.L. or I.T.L. photometric test data for lighting fixtures. The submittal will be reviewed to determine acceptability. If the submittal is acceptable, the manufacturer will be listed either on the plans or in an addendum. Without this listing, the equipment supplier may not bid this project as an approved equal.

5. DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS

A. Work called for in these specifications, but not shown on the drawings in their present form or vice versa, and work not specified in either contract specifications or drawings, but involved in carrying out their intent or necessary for complete and proper execution of the work is required and shall be performed as though it were specifically outlined or described.

B. The intent of these specifications and the drawings is to include a complete wiring system from service entrance

to each outlet indicated or specified, including connecting all electrical devices and/or equipment furnished by the owner or other contractors.

C. Any conflict between contract drawings and specifications shall be deemed to have been estimated the more

expensive way of doing the work and/or the most stringent requirements shall prevail. D. The drawings, which constitute a part of the contract, are diagrammatic and indicate the general arrangement of

circuits and outlets, location of switches, and panelboards. Generally, outlets shall be located as required by code or for proper installation of equipment and to be coordinated with work of other trades.

6. SHOP DRAWING REVIEW

A. Contractor shall submit to the engineer for review, data sheets and wiring diagrams of all complex systems and equipment including but not limited to the following:

a. Lighting Fixtures b. Panelboards, Switchboards, Disconnects c. Fire Alarm System

B. If any equipment covered by these shop drawings are installed prior to drawing approval, it will be at this

contractor's risk.

7. IDENTIFICATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

A. Each distribution and lighting panelboard is to be labeled as per plans and shall be equipped with a typewritten directory accurately indicating rooms and/or equipment being served.

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B. On branch circuits, use shall be made of all standard colors available. Where wires of different systems junction

in a common box, each cable shall be grouped with its own system and identified using tags or identification strips. All control and special system wires shall also be clearly identified by description and location.

C. All panelboards, cabinets, safety switches, circuit breakers, contactors, motor starters, remote control stations,

D. etc. shall be identified as to equipment served. E. Labels are to be engraved with black lettering on white laminated faceplate securely attached by metal screws.

Use red and white plates on emergency equipment.

8. FINAL TESTS AND DEMONSTRATIONS

A. Upon completion of the work, the electrical installation shall test entirely free of grounds and short circuits. All feeders are to be meggered. Made electrodes to be tested with a direct reading ground resistance tester.

B. All auxiliary systems shall be checked for optimum performance and all motors shall be checked for proper

rotation. 9. GUARANTEES

A. The Electrical Contractor shall leave the entire electrical system in good working order and shall at his expense

repair, rebuild, remodel, and make good and acceptable all defective labor and materials that may develop within one (l) year after completion and final acceptance of the work hereunder and as further described under other Divisions of the specifications.

10. RECORD DRAWINGS

A. Contractor shall keep an up-to-date set of "record drawings" kept current on a daily basis. Such drawings shall be available to the engineer or his representative at the job site at all times. Upon completion of the contract turn over to the engineer one complete set of reproducible drawings.

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SECTION 16100 BASIC MATERIALS AND METHODS

1. SCOPE

A. Requirements of Conditions of Contract and of sections listed under General Requirements apply to work under this section.

B. This section of work includes the basic materials required to install, connect and complete electrical work in a

finished workmanlike manner. C. Work Included:

1. Scope 2. Raceway System 3. Support of Conduit 4. Conduit Fittings 5. Fire Stops 6. Junction Boxes and Access Panels 7. Outlet Boxes 8. Location of Outlets and Equipment 9. Wire and Wiring Method - 600 Volt and Below 10. Wiring Devices 11. Motor Wiring and Wiring for Other Trades 12. Disconnect Switches 13. Fuses

2. RACEWAY SYSTEM

A. Furnish and install a complete conduit raceway system for all feeders, branch circuits, control, instrumentation and communication circuits, unless otherwise indicated in the specifications or on the plans.

B. All conduit shall be furnished in manufactured lengths and U.L. listed for each manufactured length. Rigid

heavy wall conduit shall be full-weight, hot dip galvanized steel conduit. Type IMC Intermediate Metal Conduit to be electro-galvanized with a bichromate finish to be applied inside and out. E.M.T. shall be electro-galvanized mild steel with thoroughly welded seams. Type PVC to be schedule 40 and only as allowed by applicable codes.

C. Rigid heavy wall conduit or IMC (when approved by local codes) must be used in the following locations:

a. All conduits exposed outdoors. (Provide galvanized rich coating to threaded ends.) b. All conduit installed in concrete that is on grade or below grade. c. All conduits stubbed up from floor or stubbed through outside wall or roof. d. All conduit 2 ½ inches and larger.

e. All conduit that is directly imbedded in the earth.

D. Direct buried conduit shall be:

a. Rigid heavy wall conduit, I.M.C. or Schedule 40 P.V.C., U.L. listed non-metallic conduit. Unless noted otherwise, any P.V.C. conduit larger that 2" shall be concrete encased.

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b. Installed under any driveway or walkway over 5 feet in width.

● Where heavy truck traffic is anticipated, conduits to be encased in a 3" concrete envelope in that area.

c. Installed on undisturbed earth and surrounded by a 3" sand envelope (when not concrete encased).

E. Electric metallic tubing (thin wall conduit) bearing the UL label of approval may be used for branch circuit wiring

and for auxiliary systems except it shall not be used for runs specified to be installed in rigid conduit. F. Conduits shall be of size required to accommodate the number of conductors in accordance with the tables

given in the current edition of the National Electrical Code or as noted on the drawings, whichever is larger. Minimum conduit size shall be 1/2" for all systems; 3/4" minimum where roughed in concrete pour.

G. All conduit shall be run concealed except that exposed surface raceway or surface conduit may be installed

where noted on plan or where concealment is found to be impractical or impossible and only with the approval of the Architect. Surface raceway to be Wiremold or Walker. All exposed conduit shall be run parallel to or at right angles with the lines of the building. This includes all spaces above hung insulated ceiling panels.

H. Conduits shall be continuous from outlet to outlet, and from outlets to cabinets, junction or pull boxes, such that

each system shall be electrically continuous from point of service to all outlets. Entire raceway system shall be made water tight where installed in wet places, underground or where buried in masonry or concrete.

I. Conduit runs that extend through areas of different temperature or atmospheric conditions or that are partly

indoors and partly outdoors, shall be sealed and installed in a manner that will prevent drainage of condensed or entrapped moisture into cabinets, motors or equipment enclosures. Overhead conduit shall be provided with seal and drain fittings to provide continuous automatic drainage.

J. Conduits installed in concrete slabs shall be rigid heavy wall, I.M.C. or P.V.C. - Schedule 40 as allowed by code.

Do not penetrate the vapor barrier. Where conduits are P.V.C. Schedule 40 and before they exit the concrete they shall be changed to rigid heavy wall or I.M.C. to a minimum height of 1'-0" A.F.F. where concealed and 4'-0" A.F.F. where exposed. Provide a code sized ground wire the entire length of a P.V.C. run.

K. Conduits or sleeves shall be located as close to the middle of concrete slabs or walls as practical without

disturbing the reinforcement. Outside diameter shall not exceed l/3 of the slab thickness and conduits shall not be spaced closer than three times conduit diameter and shall otherwise comply with the latest edition of the American Concrete Institute "Manual of Concrete Practice - ACI-347". If this criteria cannot be met, the conduits shall be installed below the slab but not below the vapor barrio. Coordinate with the General contractor.

L. Flexible metal conduit in code approved lengths and sizes shall be used for final connections of all equipment

subject to vibration or movement, for all motors and for connection to recessed lighting fixtures in suspended ceiling. Liquid tight flexible conduit shall be used in wet locations. A separate ground wire shall be provided through all flexible connections.

M. Each conduit extending through roof shall pass through a Carlise or equal E.P.D.M. molded pipe flashing at the

roofline. Conduit and molded pipe flashing shall be installed in advance of roofing work. The pipe flashing shall be sized to accommodate conduit and shall be installed per manufacturers requirements.

N. In precast or wood deck areas, run conduits in insulation space or in floor topping without crossing conduits,

using 3/4" maximum conduit size.

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O. Provide two (2) spare 1" conduits from the top of each flush mounted panelboard to area above ceiling for future use. On all flush mounted panelboards located on first and higher level floors, provide two (2) spare l"

conduits from the bottom of panelboard to ceiling area of floor below for future use. P. Conduit shall not be installed in the air space between the exterior brick and the wall sheeting without the written

approval of the architect. Conduit may pass perpendicularly through this space. 3. SUPPORT OF CONDUIT

A. Conduit shall be securely fastened to structural parts of the building. Supporting devices shall be specifically designed for the application. Perforated hanger iron is NOT acceptable.

B. Furnish supports as required by code, but in any event do not exceed 10' between any supports. Fastenings

shall be by wood screws or screw-type nails to wood; by toggle bolts on hollow masonry units, by expansion bolts to concrete or brick; by machine screws, welded threaded nuts or spring tension clamps on steel work. Nail type nylon anchors or threaded studs driven in by a powder charge and provide with lock washers and nuts may be used in lieu of expansion bolts or machine screws. Sheet metal screws may be used in light steel construction.

C. Conduits installed horizontally in steel studs are to be anchored at each stud. D. Conduits installed exposed in food processing areas are to be supported by 1inch stainless steel stand-offs.

4. CONDUIT FITTINGS

A. Conduit terminations at cabinets and boxes shall be rigidly secured with galvanized lock nuts and bushings as required by code.

a. Terminations for rigid heavy wall steel and IMC conduit shall be liquid-tight, made of steel with insulated

throats and double locknuts except that rigid no-thread compression type can be used. b. Terminations for E.M.T. shall be rain-tight compression type made of steel. Male fittings to have insulated

throats. c. Indentor, set-screw cast or drive-on type couplings or connectors are NOT acceptable. d. Approved manufacturers: Raco, Steel City, T & B, Midwest or Appleton.

B. Running threads will not be permitted. Where required, use manufactured threadless couplings. Setscrew and

split type connectors are not acceptable. C. Provide expansion-deflection fittings in all metallic conduit runs where crossing expansion joints in a structural

wall or slab. D. Conduits passing through exterior foundation walls of the building shall be equipped with wall entrance seals,

O.Z. type FSK, FSC, WSK, WSC or FST. 5. FIRE STOPS

A. All electrical items that pass through, transverse or terminate within Fire Separations or Firewalls must be firestopped in accordance with the Architectural Firestop and Smoke Seals spec section and forms part of the work of this section.

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B. All recessed electrical boxes or panels in Fire Separations shall be noncombustible (steel) and must be

separated by at least one stud or joist cavity. Back to back installations and/or combustible (plastic) boxes and panels are not allowed unless the gypsum board trade has constructed a fire rated enclosure equal to that of the Fire Separation rating around each box or panel.

C. All holes or voids created in Fire Separations or Firewalls for single penetrating wires, cables and conduit, the

annular space shall not exceed 1inch (25mm) for penetrating items up to 2 inches (50mm) in outside diameter. For penetrating items over 2 inches (50mm) in outside diameter the annular space must not exceed 1½ inches (37mm).

D. All holes or voids created in Fire Separations of Firewalls for multiple penetrating electrical items must have a fill ratio not less than 50% of the overall void or hole size.

E. Firestops to be Nelson, 3M or Johns Manville. 6. JUNCTION BOXES AND ACCESS PANELS

A. Junction boxes and access panels shall be installed where shown on the plans and at additional locations as required to facilitate installation of cable and where required by code.

B. Boxes shall be supported independently of conduit entering them. Brackets, rod hangers, bolts or other suitable

supporting methods may be used. C. General purpose junction and pull boxes shall be fabricated from code gauge galvanized steel, with screw

covers. Box size shall be as required by code for the number of conduits and conductors entering and leaving it.

D. Boxes shall be of the cast-metal type when located in normally wet locations and in hazardous areas and shall

be Crouse-Hinds type W series or as otherwise approved. 7. OUTLET BOXES

A. Furnish galvanized outlet boxes as required by the application and consistent with type of construction in which same is to be installed and also to accommodate device indicated by symbol on drawings and of a size adequate for the number of wires and splices involved. All outlet boxes shall be non-gangable type as manufactured by Raco, Steel City, Appleton, or Walker.

B. All outlet boxes shall be set parallel to construction, securely mounted and adjusted to set true and flush with

finished surface. Back to back and through boxes are not allowed. Provide a minimum of 6 inches between boxes side to side.

C. All concealed ceiling lighting outlet boxes shall be 4" square variety with cover so as the raised edge of the

cover is flush with the finished surface. Lighting outlet boxes shall be securely mounted with approved type bar hangers spanning structural members so they will support the weight of the fixture. Conduit will not be considered as adequate support. Boxes are to be equipped with both 3/8" fixture studs and tapped fixture ears.

D. In precast and wood deck areas use 4" octagonal concrete boxes 1/2" to 1" deeper than deck as determined by

thickness of insulation. Where multiple layer insulation is used, top boxes shall not penetrate top layer of insulation. Use offset concrete tight connectors for conduit connection at outlet box.

E. When a lighting fixture or any item of equipment requires a special outlet box or when a special outlet box is

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recommended by the manufacturer of the equipment, it shall be provided by the contractor in lieu of other types.

F. For the mounting of single receptacles, single or double switch outlets in plaster or concrete walls use 4" square

boxes fitted with 3/4" raised plaster covers. More than two switches shall be installed in multiple gang switch box. In unplastered brick or block walls use masonry boxes except for single gang outlets in 4" square shallow boxes with square cut device covers of thickness to suit block, brick or tile.

G. For the mounting of weatherproof switches and devices use Crouse-Hinds type FS or FD cast conduit bodies

complete with weathercast spring lid cover and gasket. Seal conduit at entrance to box. H. Floor outlet boxes shall be fully adjustable, dual-level cast iron, watertight, Class 1, Hubbell No. B-2536 deep or

No. B-2537 shallow or Walker 889 deep/887 shallow with 895 covers, as required. Suitable for use with pedestal or flush type outlets. Provide each outlet with a SC-3091 power fitting unless noted otherwise. Provide a carpet flange in carpeted areas.

I. Any outlet box which is being installed in an area that can reasonably accommodate a ceiling fan shall be

identified for ceiling fan support. 8. LOCATION OF OUTLETS AND EQUIPMENT

A. Location of outlets and equipment as shown on plans is approximate and exact location is to be verified by the contractor and will be determined by:

a. Construction or code requirements. b. Conflict with equipment of other trades. c. Equipment manufacturer's drawings.

B. Minor modifications in the location of outlets and equipment is considered a part of this specification and shall

be made with no additional compensation. C. Mounting heights for all mounted devices and equipment shall be measured from finished floor to top of device

and unless otherwise noted on plans shall be as follows:

a. Switches: 4' 0" above floor. b. AC Receptacles, Telephone Outlets, Microphones Receptacles: 15" above floor to bottom or 6" above

counter to bottom, 6 inches above backsplash where present to bottom or 4’ 0" above floor in unfinished areas. Electrical Contractor must check heating and ventilating plans for location of baseboard heating elements or wall radiators and mount equipment accordingly.

c. Clocks, Speakers: 7'-9" above floor in areas with 8'-0" ceiling. d. Wall Bracket Lighting Fixture: 8" above mirror or min. 6'-8" above floor. e. Push buttons: 4'-0" above floor f. Back to back outlets shall not be provided. A minimum distance of 6 inches shall be maintained between

boxes side to side.

D. Provide a receptacle mounted within 25’ 0” of each piece of HVAC and refrigeration equipment. Receptacles for exterior locations are to be GFCI with weatherproof covers.

9. WIRE AND WIRING METHOD - 600 VOLT AND BELOW

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A. All wire sizes and all conduit sizes shown on the plans are for copper conductors. Conductors for feeders, branch circuits, control, and other circuits 600 volts and below shall have 600 volt insulation; No. 12 minimum

unless noted otherwise, factory color coded (see paragraph B). All wire and cable shall be new and shall be as manufactured by Okonite, Rome, Collyer, Cablec, or as otherwise approved and as follows:

a. Type THWN/THHN solid or stranded in all general areas for sizes No. 12 and No. 10 AWG branch circuit wiring.

b. Type THWN/THHN stranded for all wire No. 8 AWG and larger. c. Type THHN, 90 degrees C for branch circuit wiring in fluorescent fixture channels No. 14 AWG minimum. d. Type AVA, 110 degrees C for all wiring to equipment mounted on boiler, incinerator, exhaust hoods, and

elsewhere where high temperature conditions exist. e. Type THWN, color coded, 7 strand, No. 14 AWG minimum for all control wiring. f. Type THWN, color coded, 7 strand, No. 14 AWG minimum for all graphic indication and nonshielded

instrumentation wiring unless otherwise noted on the plans. g. Type THWN, color coded, stranded for all conductor used in wet locations. (Unless otherwise noted) h. Type XHHW, color coded, stranded for all conductors used outside above grade and in freezers.

B. In general, branch circuit wiring shall be color coded as follows:

SYSTEM VOLTAGE SYSTEM VOLTAGE

Conductor 120/240 or 120/208V 277/480V

Phase A Black Orange

Phase B Red Brown

Phase C Blue Yellow

Neutral White White

Equipment Ground Green Green

C. Feeder and branch circuit runs for different voltage systems, (i.e. low voltage and 120/240) shall be kept independent of each other. Equipment such as motor starters requiring more than one voltage system can contain conductors of several systems.

D. Conductors for communications shall be as manufactured by Belden Corporation and as further described

herein:

a. In general, No. 18 AWG (16"x30") stranding, 2 or 3 conductor, (as required) tinned copper, polyethylene insulated, conductors cabled, Beldfoil Aluminum - polyester shield, stranded tinned copper drain wire and chrome vinyl outer jacket. Belden No. 8760 or No. 8770.

E. Fixture outlets shall be wired using conductor with insulation suitable for the current, voltage, and temperature to

which the conductor will be subjected. Wiring shall conform to code requirements and the following:

a. No. 14 wire size minimum for branch circuit tap conductors supplying power to a single fixture. 600 volt insulation minimum for circuits exceeding 150 volts to ground and for wiring between ballasts and lampholders.

b. Insulation suitable for operation at 90 degrees C minimum or as required for lighting fixtures with integral ballast, mogul base sockets, quartz lamps or otherwise where subject to excessive temperatures.

F. Direct buried cables can be used to feed electrical loads remote from a building, and shall be U.L. types USE or

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UF. All cables shall have a separate copper conductor that is used only for grounding.

a. Where used, cables shall be buried a minimum of 24" below grade and surrounded by a 3" sand envelope. b. Direct burial cables shall be protected by rigid conduit where passing below any paved areas over 5 feet in width. See 16100-2D. c. Entire length of direct burial cable run (except where in conduit) shall be protected by a 1"x4" treated pine

board, installed on top of sand envelope. d. Where cables rise up from ground, they shall be protected by rigid conduit.

G. Joints, taps, and splices in conductors No. 10 AWG and smaller shall be made with compression type solderless

connectors with plastic cover and shall be 3M "Scotchlok", Ideal "Supernut" or Buchanon "B-Caps". H. Joints, taps, and splices in conductors No. 8 AWG and larger shall be made with solderless pressure type

connectors similar to Burndy, Anderson, Thomas & Betts Company or approved equal. Each tap, joint or splice in conductors No. 8 AWG and larger shall be taped with two half-lap layers of Scotch No. 33 vinyl plastic electrical tape. Marking to be made by Scotch No. 35 color coding tape. Equal tapes by Plymouth are acceptable.

I. Electrical Contractor may at his option and if ACCEPTABLE to local codes, provide an alternate proposal on a separate document attached to the bid form for aluminum conductors for No. 3 AWG and larger. If aluminum conductors are substituted for copper conductors, subcontractor shall observe the following: a. Wire and cable as manufactured by Alcan Cable Corporation or approved equal. b. Conductor insulation as specified for copper conductors and ampacities as shown in code tables not less

than those shown for the copper conductors required. c. Conductors sized to limit voltage drop to a value no greater than the copper conductors specified. d. Terminations at switchboards, panelboards, motor or other equipment must be made using compression

type connectors, U.L. listed for use with aluminum conductors and compatible with the surface to which they will be attached.

e. Conduit sizes shall be increased as required. f. Use of aluminum conductors is contingent upon written approval of the engineer and building owner.

10. WIRING DEVICES

A. Insofar as possible, all wiring devices shall be of one manufacturer. Reference to Leviton devices has been used as a means of establishing grade and type for use on the project. All devices shall be industrial grade comparable devices of Hubbell, Pass & Seymour or Cooper will be considered as equal. No CR/CS devices are acceptable.

B. General use switches shall be sized according to switched load and shall be as follows:

120/277 Volt Circuits: a. Up to 1200 watts load at 120 volts, 2500 watts at 277 volts, 15 ampere Leviton No. 1201-2W, No.1202-2W,

No.1203-2W and No.1204-2W. b. 1200 to 1800 watts load at 120 volts, 4400 watts at 277 volts, 20 ampere Leviton No. 1221- 2W,

No. 1222-2W, No. 1223-2W, and No.1 1224-2W. c. Key switches shall be Leviton No. 1221-2KL with matching stainless steel coverplate.

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C. Weatherproof switches shall be Leviton No. 1221 with Crouse-Hinds No. DS185G cover. D. Switches controlling equipment the operation of which is not evident from the switch position shall include

Leviton No. 1221-PLC flush neon pilot light in conjunction with proper switch. Each switch shall be complete with engraved plate to identify equipment being controlled.

E. All general purpose receptacles shall be of Federal specification grade WC596G rated for the capacity and

characteristics of the equipment served, grounding type and shall be as follows:

a. Duplex Receptacles: 15 amp to be Leviton No. 5262-W; 20 amp to be Leviton No. 5362-W, with one piece brass strap with integral ground.

b. Duplex Weatherproof Receptacles: Leviton No. 8899-W with weatherproof while in use cover. c. Ground fault outlets to be Leviton 8599-W for 15 amp and 8899-W for 20 amp. Ground fault devices shall

meet UL standard 943, Class A and 498. d. Where receptacles are wired to emergency circuits the receptacle is to be insolated ground type, color red,

Leviton No. 15 amp to be 5262IGR, 20 amp to be 5362 IGR. e. Isolated ground receptacles (I.G.) color to match reminder of receptacles. Unit to have orange triangle

Leviton No. 15 amp to be 5262IG, 20 amp to be 5362IG provide a green ground wire to breaker panel isolated ground bus and extend a code size green ground wire to the switchboard or transformer ground.

F. Where receptacles are indicated to be hospital grade, provide devices as indicated below:

a. Duplex receptacles: 20 amp to be Leviton No. 8300-W with one piece nickel-plated brass strap with integral

ground. b. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter, 20 amp to be Leviton No. 8898-HGW. c. Receptacles wired to emergency circuits are to be red in color with green LED Leviton No. 8300-PLR.

G. Device plates shall be a specification grade No. 302 satin finish stainless steel. All public telephone outlets shall

be equipped with a plate having a 3/8" bushed hole. In dwelling areas (as defined by N.E.C.), smooth nylon plates shall be used. The Electrical Contractor is responsible to verify device and coverplate color with the architect and/or interior designer.

H. Dwelling Unit Bedrooms: All branch circuits that supply 120 volt, 15 amp and 20 amp outlets installed in dwelling

unit bedrooms shall be protected by an Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI) to protect the entire branch circuit as required by NEC-210-12(A), (B) as required by local codes. In handicapped rooms provide an audible device.

I. Where required, residential occupancies shall have receptacles installed on 12’ 0” centers maximum and in

accordance with the City/Village accepted publication of the NEC, article 210-52. 11. MOTOR WIRING AND WIRING FOR OTHER TRADES

A. The Electrical Contractor shall check the drawings and specifications of all other divisions of work such as heating, ventilating, air conditioning, plumbing, mechanical equipment, powered doors, etc. for equipment and work which must be included whether or not shown on the electrical drawings, in order to provide a complete electrical installation.

B. All associated starters, motor controls, pilot device, etc. furnished by others, shall be delivered to the Electrical

Contractor who shall receive, handle, set, mount, and install this equipment. The Electrical Contractor shall furnish all brackets, supports or other fittings required for mounting this equipment.

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C. Electrical Contractor shall provide disconnect switches for motors required to have disconnect switches. Provide

fused disconnect switches for all air conditioning and refrigeration units and as required for all fan powered variable air volume boxes (FPVAV), electric duct heaters, etc. mounted on the building structure as required.

D. Contractor shall extend motor circuits in accordance with schedule on the drawings and code requirements from

the source of supply to the associated starter and from same to the motor terminal box including all required intermediate connections.

E. Final connections at motors shall be made with flexible metal conduit equipped with separate ground conductor

as described elsewhere. F. Motor control wiring associated with heating, ventilating, air conditioning, plumbing, and mechanical equipment

shall be done by others. G. It shall be the responsibility of the Electrical Contractor to obtain manufacturer's wiring diagrams of all electrical

equipment furnished by other contractors and/or owner and he shall not proceed to wire the equipment without this information.

12. DISCONNECT SWITCHES

A. Furnish and install fusible and nonfusible disconnect switches of types scheduled and at locations shown on Plans. In addition, the contractor shall furnish and install other disconnect switches as required by code.

B. All switches shall be furnished in NEMA type enclosures as required for the application and shall be

Underwriters' Laboratories listed, HP rated, meet Federal Specification WS-865C, NEMA Specification KSI-1983, and shall be heavy duty type.

a. Fusible switches to be the type that accepts rejection type fuses.

C. All air conditioning and refrigeration units are to be installed with a fused disconnect switch located on or near unit with switch and fuses sized per manufacturer's recommendations and nameplate data.

D. All transformers are to have both a primary and a secondary fused disconnect switch as required, located within

site of the transformer or as required by applicable codes. See City/Village code requirements.

13. FUSES

A. Contractor shall furnish an initial supply of fuses for all fusible devices. Unless otherwise specified, fuses shall be as manufactured by Bussman, Littlefuse or Gould-Shawmut and shall be as follows:

a. 601A and above: Type KRP-C, Class L, Hi-cap, 200,000 amps I.C. b. 600A and below: U.L. class RK-1 or RK-5 rejection type fuses.

B. Furnish owner with one (1) spare set of all sized fuses required, plus a fuse pulling device required.

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SECTION 16400

SERVICE AND DISTRIBUTION 1. SCOPE

A. Requirements of Conditions of Contract and of sections listed under General Requirements apply to work under

this section. B. This section of the work includes all the necessary equipment, materials, and work required to receive electrical

service within the building, required service, and metering equipment to complete the interior building and exterior electrical distribution work in a finished workmanlike manner.

C. Work Included:

1. Scope 2. Electric Service and Metering 3. Grounding 4. Feeders 5. Branch Circuits 6. Lighting and Receptacle Panelboards 7. Circuit Breakers 8. Dry Type Transformer

2. ELECTRIC SERVICE AND METERING

A. The electric service that is characteristic for this project is existing and is to remain. B. The contractor shall check/notify the electric utility indicated to verify all service information specified herein and

shown on the plans including available fault current before submitting his bid. All service and distribution equipment shall have an interrupting rating sufficient for the nominal circuit voltage and the fault current that is available at the line terminals of the equipment. Any required deviation from these plans and/or specifications shall be included in the base bid price.

C. The Electrical Contractor shall include in his base bid price all utility charges for the additional work involved in

the underground secondary service, or other deviation from standard overhead service. D. The Electrical Contractor shall notify the power company of the change in use of the existing service and

provide any load information required by the power company in their determination that the power company provided equipment is adequate to supply the existing and new electrical loads.

E. Electrical Contractor to verify with the power company that the size of the existing transformer and the

secondary incoming wiring is of adequate size to accommodate the new distribution panel and the new and existing loads.

F. Where required breakers for HVAC equipment are to be HACR rated. G. Electrical Contractor to verify that wiring connected to terminals of equipment, breakers, etc. 100 amp or less

shall be sized to meet the 60ºC. Wire ampacity requirements unless the equipment is listed and identified for use with higher temperature conductor NEC-110-14c.

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H. Electrical Contractor shall provide via the equipment manufacturer an arc flash analysis of the entire electrical

system in accordance with the requirements of NFPA-70E. All equipment, outlets, etc. required by NFPA-70E to be included in the analysis are to be identified by the electrical contractor with a non-destructible tag attached to the equipment If in an unfinished area or an engraved tag attached to the equipment if in a finished area indicating the degree of arc hazard at the equipment location.

I. The lock out/tag out procedure as indicated in NFPA-70E is to apply to all aspects of the electrical installation

and maintenance thereof. 3. GROUNDING

A. The electrical system and equipment is to be grounded as required by code, utility, local ordinances, and to requirements herein.

B. Water system ground is required and ground wire must attach to point ahead of water meter or service shut-off

valve. The piping system ground shall be augmented by made electrodes so as to achieve an effective, ground resistance of less than 25 ohms. A minimum of one 5/8"x10' -C.W. ground rod shall be installed at each service entrance location.

C. The main grounding conductor shall be installed in metallic conduit and be continuous without splice from water

service ground to driven grounds and service equipment. A suitable jumper or shunt shall be installed across the water-meter.

D. All metallic conduits, supports, cabinets, and other equipment shall be grounded so that the ground will be

electrically continuous from service to all outlet boxes. Provide grounding conductor in all non-metallic or flexible conduits to complete equipment ground continuity.

E. All receptacles are to be of the grounding type with a positive ground connection to the outlet box. F. All lighting fixtures shall be effectively grounded. Particular care shall be taken to provide a good and permanent

ground to fluorescent fixture bodies. Fixtures mounted in continuous rows shall have metal-to-metal contact between fixtures.

G. Contractor shall install separate code rated grounding conductors from the breaker panel to all pole mounted

lighting fixtures and to all special equipment and activity areas as required by code. H. All isolated ground (I.G.) receptacles shall be installed with a separate code rated green grounding conductor to

the isolated ground bus in the designated circuit breaker panel. I. Ground all separately derived systems as required by code. Where the separately derived system is obtained

from the secondary of a dry type transformer and has a neutral conductor, the preferred grounding electrode is the closest effectively grounded building steel. A close effectively grounded metal water pipe is acceptable as the grounding electrode. If neither is available, other electrodes as allowed by code shall be used.

4. FEEDERS

A. Furnish, install, and connect feeders in accordance with information on the drawings with conductor insulation to conform to requirements of these specifications.

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B. Each conduit raceway shall contain only those conductors constituting a single feeder circuit. Where multiple

raceways are used for a single feeder, each raceway shall contain a conductor of each phase, the neutral and a ground conductor where one is used.

C. Where impractical to do otherwise and with approval of the project's superintendent, feeder conduits may be

installed in or under ground floor slabs subject to the requirement that they be totally encased in concrete, made watertight, and do not penetrate the vapor barrier where used.

D. Feeder and branch circuit conductors shall be sized so as to provide a maximum of 5% voltage drop at the

farthest outlet. E. Conductor supports in vertical raceways shall be installed in accordance with the requirements of the currently

adopted code.

5. BRANCH CIRCUITS

A. Furnish and install a complete branch circuit and control wiring system as indicated on the plans. Circuit numbers shown on plans are for contractor to plan his wiring and for estimating purposes. Numbers shown are not necessarily consecutive numbers of the panelboard circuit breakers. Balanced load on the panelboard bus is to be the determining factor in arrangement of circuits. Panelboard loading shall be balanced such that the individual phase currents are ±10% of the average of the phase currents.

B. No wire smaller than No. 12 AWG (unless otherwise noted) shall be used for branch circuit wiring including

motor circuits. Branch circuits 15 AMP and 20 AMP must be sized for length of run on the following basis:

a. In general, branch circuit wiring shall be provided to limit voltage drop to 3% at any outlet. b. The following will be considered as minimum requirements:

● 120 Volt Circuits

(1) 0 to 75 foot runs from panelboard to first outlet: No. 12 AWG minimum. (2) 75 to 150 foot run: increase one wire size to No. 10 AWG.

● 277 Volt Circuits

(1) 0 to 170 foot runs from panelboard to first outlet: No. 12 AWG minimum. (2) 171 to 340 foot run: increase one wire size to No. 10 AWG.

C. Unless otherwise noted on the drawings or herein specified, contractor shall route all branch circuits and switch

legs at his discretion or otherwise as dictated by construction, these specifications or instructions from the architect.

6. LIGHTING AND RECEPTACLE PANELBOARDS

A. Furnish and install circuit breaker lighting panelboards with copper bussing. (Aluminum bussing may be provided only where scheduled and as allowed by applicable codes). Panelboards are to be provided as shown in the panelboard schedule, incorporating switching and protective devices of the number, rating, and type noted herein or shown on the plans. Panelboards shall be rated for the intended voltage and shall be in accordance with the Underwriters' Laboratories "Standards for Cabinets and Boxes" and "Standards for Panelboards" and shall be so labeled where procedures exist. Where panelboards are to be used as service entrance equipment, they shall be so labeled. Panelboards shall also comply with NEMA Standard for

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Panelboards and the National Electric Code. A nameplate shall be provided listing panel type and rating. Panel to have an integrated short circuit rating as determined by U.L. Standard No. 67. All panelboards, switchboards,

and disconnects to be Square D, Siemens, or GE unless noted otherwise herein or on the plans. Panelboards shall be furnished with an equipment ground bar.

B. Circuit breakers shall be quick-make, quick-break, thermal-magnetic, trip indicating, and have a common trip on

all multiple breakers. Connections to the bus shall be bolt-on. Circuit breakers shall be UL listed and meet the requirements of Federal Specification WC-375a, Class I, and UL 489.

C. Fronts shall include doors and have flush, brushed, stainless steel, cylinder tumbler-type locks with catches, and

spring-loaded door pulls. The flush lock shall not protrude beyond the front of the door. All panelboard locks shall be keyed alike. Circuit breaker panelboard fronts shall have a hinge between front and box, (i.e. front hinged to box). A circuit directory frame and card with a clear plastic covering shall be provided on the inside of the door. Electrical Contractor shall provide a typewritten circuit directory in each panelboard.

D. Panelboard shall be furnished with a white laminated nameplate with engraved black lettering indicating the

panel designation. 7. CIRCUIT BREAKERS

A. Molded Case Circuit Breaker Characteristics – General

a. Circuit breakers shall be constructed using glass reinforced insulating material. Current carrying components shall be completely isolated from the handle and the accessory mounting area.

b. Circuit breakers shall have an over center, trip free, toggle operating mechanism which will provide quick-make, quick-break contact action. The circuit breaker shall have common tripping of all poles.

c. The circuit breaker handle shall reside in a tripped position between ON and OFF to provide local trip indication. Circuit breaker escutcheon shall be clearly marked ON and OFF in addition to providing International I/O markings.

d. The maximum ampere rating and UL, IEC, or other certification standards with applicable voltage systems and corresponding interrupting ratings shall be clearly marked on face of circuit breaker.

e. For distribution and switchboard applications each circuit breaker shall be equipped with a push-to-trip button, located on the face of the circuit breaker to mechanically operate the circuit breaker tripping mechanism for maintenance and testing purposes.

f. Circuit breakers shall be factory sealed with a hologram quality mark and shall have date code on face of circuit breaker.

g. Circuit breaker/circuit breaker or Fuse/circuit breaker combinations for series connected interrupting ratings shall be listed by UL as recognized component combinations. Any series rated combination used shall be marked on the end use equipment along with the statement "Caution - Series Rated System. Identical Replacement Component Required".

h. Circuit breakers shall be equipped with UL Listed electrical accessories as noted on the associated schedule or drawing. Circuit breaker handle accessories shall provide provisions for locking handle in the ON and OFF position. Shunt Trip breakers are to be furnished for elevator feeder(s) were required by code.

i. Circuit breakers shall be panel mount construction with factory installed mechanical lugs. All distribution and switchboard circuit breakers shall be UL Listed to accept field installable/removable mechanical type or compression type lugs. Lug body shall be bolted in place; snap in design not acceptable. All lugs shall be UL Listed to accept solid (not larger than #8 AWG) and/or stranded copper and aluminum conductors.

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Lugs shall be suitable for 90° C rated wire, sized according to the 75° C temperature rating in the National Electrical Code.

j. Equipment manufacturer to provide to the owner and engineer a complete short circuit current study throughout the system indicating the available fault current at all distribution equipment. The equipment is to be provided in accordance with the study.

B. Thermal-Magnetic Circuit Breakers

a. Circuit breakers shall have a permanent trip unit containing individual thermal and magnetic trip elements in each pole.

b. Thermal trip elements shall be factory preset and sealed. Circuit breakers shall be true rms sensing and thermally responsive to protect circuit conductor(s) in a 40° C ambient temperature.

c. Circuit breaker frame sizes above 100 amperes shall have a single magnetic trip adjustment located on the front of the circuit breaker.

d. Standard two- and three-pole circuit breakers up to 250 amperes at 600 VAC feeding HVAC equipment shall be UL Listed as HACR type.

e. Equipment manufacturer to provide to the owner and engineer a complete short circuit current study throughout the system indicating the available fault current at all distribution equipment. The equipment is to be provided in accordance with the study.

C. Electronic Trip Circuit Breakers With Standard Function Trip System 80% Rated.

a. Shall be Square D Standard Function type: LX, MX, NX, PX, or current limiting Standard Function type LXI

or approved equal. b. Circuit breaker trip system shall be a microprocessor-based true rms sensing design with sensing accuracy

through the thirteenth (13th) harmonic. Sensor ampere ratings shall be as indicated on the associated schedules or drawings.

c. The integral trip system shall be independent of any external power source and shall contain no less than industrial grade electronic components.

d. The ampere rating of the circuit breaker shall be determined by the combination of an interchangeable rating plug, the sensor size and the long-time pickup adjustment on the circuit breaker. The sensor size, rating plug and adjustment positions shall be clearly marked on the face of the circuit breaker. Circuit breakers shall be UL Listed to carry 80% of their ampere rating continuously.

e. The following time/current response adjustments shall be provided. Each adjustment shall have discrete settings and shall be independent of all other adjustments.

Long Time Pickup Long Time Delay Short Time Pickup Short Time Delay (I²t IN only) Instantaneous Pickup Ground Fault Pickup and Ground Fault Delay (I²t OUT only) where indicated on drawings

f. A means to seal the trip unit adjustments in accordance with NEC Section 240-6(b) shall be provided. g. Local visual trip indication for overload, short circuit and ground fault trip occurrences shall be provided. h. An ammeter to individually display all phase currents flowing through the circuit breaker shall be provided.

Indication of inherent ground fault current flowing in the system shall be provided on circuit breakers with integral ground fault protection. All current values shall be displayed in true rms with 2% accuracy.

i. Long Time Pickup indication to signal when loading approaches or exceeds the adjusted ampere rating of

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the circuit breaker shall be provided.

j. The trip system shall include a Long Time memory circuit to sum the time increments of intermittent overcurrent conditions above the pickup point. Means shall be provided to reset Long Time memory circuit during primary injection testing.

k. Circuit breakers (except LX, LXI) shall be equipped with back-up thermal and magnetic trip system. Circuit breaker trip system shall be equipped with an externally accessible test port for use with a Universal Test Set. Disassembly of the circuit breaker shall not be required for testing. Test set shall be capable of verifying the operation of all trip functions with or without tripping the circuit breaker.

l. Equipment manufacturer to provide to the owner and engineer a complete selective coordination study for all breakers with adjustable trip settings and a complete short circuit current study throughout the system indicating the available fault current at all distribution equipment including fixed trip devices.

m. Circuit breaker pick-up level and time delay settings shall be adjusted to values indicated on the coordination study as prepared by the equipment manufacturer.

8. DRY TYPE TRANSFORMERS - 600V AND UNDER

A. Provide dry type transformers as indicated in the transformer schedule. Transformers to be ventilated dry type

or as indicated on the schedule. Transformers rated 500 KVA and below to be U.L. listed. B. Transformers to have primary and secondary voltages, 60 Hz. as indicated on the schedule. Transformers 15

KVA and above to have six (6) full capacity 2 1/2% taps, two above and four below normal. C. Transformers to have a winding temperature rise of 115 degrees C. for transformers up to 15 KVA and a 150

degrees C. rise for transformers over 15 KVA or as otherwise shown on the plans. Enclosures to be ventilated, drip proof. Sound levels to equal or be below NEMA standards for the KVA rating involved.

D. Mount transformers with vibration isolators to minimize sound transfer to building structure. Where transformers

are hung from structural steel members, provide connections to a minimum of two joists, using steel angles or unistrut.

E. Final electrical connections to transformer to be 18" of greenfield. F. All transformers shall have both a primary and a secondary disconnecting means located within sight of the

transformer or as otherwise required by applicable codes. G. Transformers are to be by the same manufacturer as the switchboards and panel boards being supplied.

Unless noted otherwise.

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730 E. Thacker Street

Inc.

Engineering,

Mechanical

Concept

Email: [email protected]

PROJECT NUMBER

DATE SHEET NUMBERPROJECT NAME

MECHANICAL ENGINEER

Concept Mechanical Engineering, Inc.730 East Thacker Street

Des Plaines, IL 60016-3179

847-296-3675

[email protected]

M13-21-14

201401

SEAL

062-039003

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I hereby certify the Mechanical and Plumbing drawings and

specifications (exclusive of site improvements, structural,

architectural, fire protection, and electrical design) were prepared

by me or under my direct supervision and I am a duly licensed

Professional Engineer under the laws of the State of Illinois.

Expires: April 30, 2015

Illinois Professional Design Firm License No. 184004511

Signature

Current Date

License Expiration Date

License No.

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

MECHANICAL ENGINEER

062-0390033/21/14

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DES PLAINES PARK DISTRICTDES PLAINES, ILLINOIS

SPECIFICATIONS

PLAN, SCHEDULES, COMCHECK,GENERAL NOTES

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FLOOR PLAN - MECHANICAL

EXISTING FENCE

NOTE 1

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FOR CONDENSERS

BY CONTRACTOR

NO ACTION

ROOF EDGE

EXHAUST GRILLE

IN SOFFIT (2 TYP)

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AND NEW PACKAGE UNIT

3’-0"

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GRADE (3 TYP)

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847-296-3675

Des Plaines, IL 60016

730 E. Thacker Street

Inc.

Engineering,

Mechanical

Concept

Email: [email protected]

PROJECT NUMBER

DATE SHEET NUMBERPROJECT NAME

MECHANICAL ENGINEER

Concept Mechanical Engineering, Inc.730 East Thacker Street

Des Plaines, IL 60016-3179

847-296-3675

[email protected]

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201401

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ENGINEER

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MS

I hereby certify the Mechanical and Plumbing drawings and

specifications (exclusive of site improvements, structural,

architectural, fire protection, and electrical design) were prepared

by me or under my direct supervision and I am a duly licensed

Professional Engineer under the laws of the State of Illinois.

Expires: April 30, 2015

Illinois Professional Design Firm License No. 184004511

Signature

Current Date

License Expiration Date

License No.

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

MECHANICAL ENGINEER

062-0390033/21/14

MYSTIC WATERS CONCESSION STAND ALTERATION FOR

DES PLAINES PARK DISTRICTDES PLAINES, ILLINOIS

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