Request for Proposal 09-R For: Replacement Irrigation Control System Spring Meadow Golf Course

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1 Request for Proposal 09-R For: Replacement Irrigation Control System Spring Meadow Golf Course Event Date Time Bidder s Electronic Question Due Date (Refer to RFP Section for more information.) 12/5/08 5:00 PM Mandatory Site Visit 12/3/08 10:00 am Bid Submission Due Date (Refer to RFP Section for more information.) 12/30/08 2:00 PM Dates are subject to change. All changes will be reflected in Addenda to the RFP posted on the Division of Purchase and Property website. Small Business Set-Aside (Refer to RFP Section for more information.) Status Not Applicable Entire Contract Category I II Partial Contract III Subcontracting Only RFP Issued By Using Agency State of New Jersey Department of the Treasury Division of Purchase and Property Trenton, New Jersey State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Parks Date: 10/20/08

2 Table of Contents 1.0 INFORMATION FOR BIDDERS PURPOSE AND INTENT KEY EVENTS ELECTRONIC QUESTION AND ANSWER PERIOD SUBMISSION OF BID PROPOSAL ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ADDENDA: REVISIONS TO THIS RFP BIDDER RESPONSIBILITY COST LIABILITY CONTENTS OF BID PROPOSAL BID OPENING PRICE ALTERATION BID ERRORS JOINT VENTURE DEFINITIONS GENERAL DEFINITIONS CONTRACT SPECIFIC DEFINITIONS SCOPE OF WORK SUMMARY OF WORK SCHEDULE BASIC MECHANICAL MATERIALS AND METHODS QUALITY ASSURANCE PRODUCTS EXECUTION BASIC ELECTRICAL MATERIALS AND METHODS VERTICAL TURBIBE VARIABLE SPEED PREFABRICATED PUMP STATION IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATION DEVIATIONS OR SUBSTITUTIONS ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS BID PROPOSAL PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION GENERAL BID PROPOSAL DELIVERY AND IDENTIFICATION NUMBER OF BID PROPOSAL COPIES BID PROPOSAL CONTENT FORMS THAT MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH BID PROPOSAL PROOFS OF REGISTRATION THAT MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH THE BID PROPOSAL FORMS THAT MUST BE SUBMITTED BEFORE CONTRACT AWARD AND SHOULD BE SUBMITTED WITH THE BID PROPOSAL TECHNICAL PROPOSAL ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT AND EXPERIENCE PRICE SCHEDULE SPECIAL CONTRACTUAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS PRECEDENCE OF SPECIAL CONTRACTUAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS CONTRACT AMENDMENT CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES SUBSTITUTION OF STAFF SUBSTITUTION OR ADDITION OF SUBCONTRACTOR(S) OWNERSHIP OF MATERIAL DATA CONFIDENTIALITY NEWS RELEASES ADVERTISING LICENSES AND PERMITS

3 5.11 CLAIMS AND REMEDIES CLAIMS REMEDIES REMEDIES FOR FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH MATERIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS STATE'S OPTION TO REDUCE SCOPE OF WORK SUSPENSION OF WORK CHANGE IN LAW PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACT-ADDITIONAL AFFIRMATIVE ACTION REQUIREMENT ADDITIONAL WORK AND/OR SPECIAL PROJECTS FORM OF COMPENSATION AND PAYMENT PAYMENT TO CONTRACTOR - OPTIONAL METHOD MODIFICATIONS AND CHANGES TO THE NJ STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS VERSION 07/27/ PATENT AND COPYRIGHT INDEMNITY INDEMNIFICATION PROPOSAL EVALUATION PROPOSAL EVALUATION COMMITTEE ORAL PRESENTATION AND/OR CLARIFICATION OF BID PROPOSAL EVALUATION CRITERIA TECHNICAL EVALUATION CRITERIA BIDDER S PRICE SCHEDULE BID DISCREPANCIES EVALUATION OF THE BID PROPOSALS NEGOTIATION AND BEST AND FINAL OFFER (BAFO) CONTRACT AWARD DOCUMENTS REQUIRED BEFORE CONTRACT AWARD REQUIREMENTS OF N.J.S.A. 19:44A (FORMERLY EXECUTIVE ORDER 134) SOURCE DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS FINAL CONTRACT AWARD INSURANCE CERTIFICATES PERFORMANCE BOND CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION CONTRACT MANAGER STATE CONTRACT MANAGER RESPONSIBILITIES COORDINATION WITH THE STATE CONTRACT MANAGER INFORMATION FOR BIDDERS 1.1 PURPOSE AND INTENT 3

4 This Request for Proposal (RFP) is issued by the Purchase Bureau, Division of Purchase and Property, Department of the Treasury on behalf of Department of Environmental Protection - Bureau of Parks. The purpose of this RFP is to solicit bid proposals for one (1) complete control irrigation system to be fabricated, delivered and installed within the Spring Meadow Golf Course, 4181 Atlantic Avenue, Farmingdale, NJ The intent of this RFP is to award a contract to that responsible bidder whose bid proposal, conforming to this RFP is most advantageous to the State, price and other factors considered. However, the State reserves the right to separately procure individual requirements that are the subject of the contract during the contract term, when deemed by the Director to be in the State s best interest. The NJ Standard Terms & Conditions version 07/27/07 will apply to all contracts or purchase agreements made with the State of New Jersey. These terms are in addition to the terms and conditions set forth in this RFP and should be read in conjunction with them unless the RFP specifically indicates otherwise. 1.2 KEY EVENTS ELECTRONIC QUESTION AND ANSWER PERIOD The Purchase Bureau will accept questions and inquiries from all potential bidders electronically via web form. To submit a question, please go to Current Bid Opportunities webpage or to Questions should be directly tied to the RFP and asked in consecutive order, from beginning to end, following the organization of the RFP. Each question should begin by referencing the RFP page number and section number to which it relates. Bidders are not to contact the Using Agency directly, in person, by telephone or by , concerning this RFP. The cut-off date for electronic questions and inquiries relating to this RFP is indicated on the cover sheet. Addenda to this RFP, if any, will be posted on the Purchase Bureau website after the cut-off date (see Section of this RFP for further information.) SUBMISSION OF BID PROPOSAL In order to be considered for award, the bid proposal must be received by the Purchase Bureau of the Division of Purchase and Property at the appropriate location by the required time. ANY BID PROPOSAL NOT RECEIVED ON TIME AT THE LOCATION INDICATED BELOW WILL BE REJECTED. THE DATE AND TIME IS INDICATED ON THE COVER SHEET. THE LOCATION IS AS FOLLOWS: BID RECEIVING ROOM - 9TH FLOOR PURCHASE BUREAU DIVISION OF PURCHASE AND PROPERTY DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY 33 WEST STATE STREET, P.O. BOX 230 TRENTON, NJ Directions to the Purchase Bureau can be found at the following web address: 4

5 Note: Bidders using USPS Regular or Express mail services should allow additional time since USPS mail deliveries are not delivered directly to the Purchase Bureau. Procedural inquiries on this RFP may be directed to This e- mail address may also be used to submit requests to review bid documents. The State will not respond to substantive questions related to the RFP or any other contract via this address. To submit an RFP or contract related question, go to the Current Bidding Opportunities webpage or to ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ADDENDA: REVISIONS TO THIS RFP In the event that it becomes necessary to clarify or revise this RFP, such clarification or revision will be by addendum. Any addendum to this RFP will become part of this RFP and part of any contract awarded as a result of this RFP. ALL RFP ADDENDA WILL BE ISSUED ON THE DIVISION OF PURCHASE AND PROPERTY WEB SITE. TO ACCESS ADDENDA, SELECT THE BID NUMBER ON THE BIDDING OPPORTUNITIES WEB PAGE AT THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS: There are no designated dates for release of addenda. Therefore interested bidders should check the Purchase Bureau "Bidding Opportunities" website on a daily basis from time of RFP issuance through bid opening. It is the sole responsibility of the bidder to be knowledgeable of all addenda related to this procurement BIDDER RESPONSIBILITY The bidder assumes sole responsibility for the complete effort required in submitting a bid proposal in response to this RFP. No special consideration will be given after bid proposals are opened because of a bidder's failure to be knowledgeable as to all of the requirements of this RFP COST LIABILITY The State assumes no responsibility and bears no liability for costs incurred by a bidder in the preparation and submittal of a bid proposal in response to this RFP CONTENTS OF BID PROPOSAL Subsequent to bid opening, all information submitted by bidders in response to the bid solicitation is considered public information, except as may be exempted from public disclosure by the Open Public Records Act, N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 et seq., and the common law. Because the State proposes to negotiate and/or pursue a Best and Final Offer, bid proposals will not be made public until the Letter of Intent to Award is issued. A bidder may designate specific information as not subject to disclosure when the bidder has a good faith legal/factual basis for such assertion. The State reserves the right to make the 5

6 determination and will advise the bidder accordingly. The location in the bid proposal of any such designation should be clearly stated in a cover letter. The State will not honor any attempt by a bidder either to designate its entire bid proposal as proprietary and/or to claim copyright protection for its entire proposal. By signing the cover sheet of this RFP, the bidder waives any claims of copyright protection set forth within the manufacturer's price list and/or catalogs. The price lists and/or catalogs must be accessible to State using agencies and cooperative purchasing partners and thus have to be made public to allow all eligible purchasing entities access to the pricing information. All bid proposals, with the exception of information determined by the State or the Court to be proprietary, are available for public inspection after the Letter of Intent to Award is issued. At such time, interested parties can make an appointment with the Purchase Bureau to inspect bid proposals received in response to this RFP BID OPENING On the date and time bid proposals are due under the RFP, only the names of the bidders submitting bid proposals will be publicly announced. The contents of the bid proposals shall remain confidential until the Notice of Intent to Award is issued by the Director PRICE ALTERATION Bid prices must be typed or written in ink. Any price change (including "white-outs") must be initialed. Failure to initial price changes shall preclude a contract award from being made to the bidder BID ERRORS In accordance with N.J.A.C. 17: , Bid Errors, a bidder may withdraw its bid as follows: A bidder may request that its bid be withdrawn prior to bid opening. Such request must be made, in writing, to the Supervisor of the Business Unit. If the request is granted, the bidder may submit a revised bid as long as the bid is received prior to the announced date and time for bid opening and at the place specified. If, after bid opening but before contract award, a bidder discovers an error in its proposal, the bidder may make written request to the Supervisor of the Business Unit for authorization to withdraw its proposal from consideration for award. Evidence of the bidder s good faith in making this request shall be used in making the determination. The factors that will be considered are that the mistake is so significant that to enforce the contract resulting from the proposal would be unconscionable; that the mistake relates to a material feature of the contract; that the mistake occurred notwithstanding the bidder s exercise of reasonable care; and that the State will not be significantly prejudiced by granting the withdrawal of the proposal. Note: a PB- 36 complaint form may be filed and forwarded to the Division s Contract Compliance and Audit Unit (CCAU) for handling. A record of the complaint will also be maintained in the Division s vendor performance file for evaluation of future bids submitted. All bid withdrawal requests must include the bid identification number and the final bid opening date and sent to the following address: Department of the Treasury Purchase Bureau, PO Box West State Street 9 th Floor 6

7 Trenton, New Jersey Attention: Supervisor, Business Unit If during a bid evaluation process, an obvious pricing error made by a potential contract awardee is found, the Director shall issue written notice to the bidder. The bidder will have five days after receipt of the notice to confirm its pricing. If the vendor fails to respond, its bid shall be considered withdrawn, and no further consideration shall be given it. If it is discovered that there is an arithmetic disparity between the unit price and the total extended price, the unit price shall prevail. If there is any other ambiguity in the pricing other than a disparity between the unit price and extended price and the bidder s intention is not readily discernible from other parts of the bid proposal, the Director may seek clarification from the bidder to ascertain the true intent of the bid JOINT VENTURE If a joint venture is submitting a bid proposal, the agreement between the parties relating to such joint venture should be submitted with the joint venture s bid proposal. Authorized signatories from each party comprising the joint venture must sign the bid proposal. A separate Ownership Disclosure Form, Disclosure of Investigations and Actions Involving Bidder, Affirmative Action Employee Information Report, MacBride Principles Certification, and Business Registration or Interim Registration must be supplied for each party to a joint venture. 7

8 2.0 DEFINITIONS 2.1 GENERAL DEFINITIONS The following definitions will be part of any contract awarded or order placed as result of this RFP. Addendum Written clarification or revision to this RFP issued by the Purchase Bureau. All-Inclusive Hourly Rate An hourly rate comprised of all direct and indirect costs including, but not limited to: overhead, fee or profit, clerical support, travel expenses, per diem, safety equipment, materials, supplies, managerial support and all documents, forms, and reproductions thereof. This rate also includes portal-to-portal expenses as well as per diem expenses such as food. Amendment A change in the scope of work to be performed by the contractor. An amendment is not effective until it is signed by the Director, Division of Purchase and Property. Bidder An individual or business entity submitting a bid proposal in response to this RFP. Contract This RFP, any addendum to this RFP, and the bidder s proposal submitted in response to this RFP, as accepted by the State. Contractor The bidder awarded a contract resulting from this RFP. Also referred to as the Implementation Contractor. Director Director, Division of Purchase and Property, Department of the Treasury. By statutory authority, the Director is the chief contracting officer for the State of New Jersey. Division The Division of Purchase and Property Evaluation Committee A committee established by the Director to review and evaluate bid proposals submitted in response to this RFP and to recommend a contract award to the Director. Firm Fixed Price A price that is all-inclusive of direct cost and indirect costs, including, but not limited to, direct labor costs, overhead, fee or profit, clerical support, equipment, materials, supplies, managerial (administrative) support, all documents, reports, forms, travel, reproduction and any other costs. No additional fees or costs shall be paid by the State unless there is a change in the scope of work. Joint Venture A business undertaking by two or more entities to share risk and responsibility for a specific project. May Denotes that which is permissible, not mandatory. Project The undertaking or services that are the subject of this RFP. Request for Proposal (RFP) This document which establishes the bidding and contract requirements and solicits bid proposals to meet the purchase needs of the using Agencies as identified herein. Shall or Must Denotes that which is a mandatory requirement. Failure to meet a mandatory requirement will result in the rejection of a bid proposal as materially non-responsive. Should Denotes that which is recommended, not mandatory. 8

9 State Contract Manager The individual responsible for the approval of all deliverables, i.e., tasks, sub-tasks or other work elements in the Scope of Work as set forth in Sections 8.1, and Subtasks Detailed activities that comprise the actual performance of a task. State State of New Jersey. Subcontractor An entity having an arrangement with a State contractor, where the State contractor uses the products and/or services of that entity to fulfill some of its obligations under its State contract, while retaining full responsibility for the performance of all of its [the contractor's] obligations under the contract, including payment to the subcontractor. The subcontractor has no legal relationship with the State, only with the contractor. Task A discrete unit of work to be performed. Using Agency The entity for which the Division has issued this RFP and will enter into a contract. 2.2 CONTRACT SPECIFIC DEFINITIONS Finished Spaces - Spaces other than mechanical and electrical equipment rooms, furred spaces, pipe and duct shafts, unheated spaces immediately below roof, spaces above ceilings, unexcavated spaces, crawlspaces, and tunnels. Exposed, Interior Installations - Exposed to view indoors. Examples include finished occupied spaces and mechanical equipment rooms. Exposed, Exterior Installations - Exposed to view outdoors or subject to outdoor ambient temperatures and weather conditions. Examples include rooftop locations. Concealed, Interior Installations - Concealed from view and protected from physical contact by building occupants. Examples include above ceilings and in duct shafts. Concealed, Exterior Installations - Concealed from view and protected from weather conditions and physical contact by building occupants but subject to outdoor ambient temperatures. Examples include installations within unheated shelters. 9

10 3.0 SCOPE OF WORK 3.1 SUMMARY OF WORK The work, under this contract, shall consist of furnishing all materials, appliances, equipment and services necessary to complete the work outlined herein and as shown on the enclosed drawing, including but not limited to, the following Fabricate an irrigation control system including hardware and equipment, as set forth in these specifications that have been certified and approved by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) Delivery to the site of an irrigation control system including DCA certified plans and specifications (IE, pumps, electrical, etc) Installation of an irrigation control system. 3.2 SCHEDULE The work is to be completed within ninety (90) calendar days after DCA certification is issued to the successful vendor. 3.3 BASIC MECHANICAL MATERIALS AND METHODS GENERAL SUMMARY This Section includes the following: Piping materials and installation instructions common to most piping systems. Dielectric fittings. Mechanical sleeve seals. Sleeves. Escutcheons. Grout. Mechanical demolition. Equipment installation requirements common to equipment sections. Concrete bases. Supports and anchorages SUBMITTALS The bidder should submit the following submittals: Welding certificates 3.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE Steel Support Welding - Qualify processes and operators according to AWS D1.1, "Structural Welding Code--Steel." Steel Pipe Welding - Qualify processes and operators according to ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code: Section IX, "Welding and Brazing Qualifications." Comply with provisions in ASME B31 Series, "Code for Pressure Piping." 10

11 Certify that each welder has passed AWS qualification tests for welding processes involved and that certification is current. Electrical Characteristics for Mechanical Equipment - Equipment of higher electrical characteristics may be furnished provided such proposed equipment is approved in writing and connecting electrical services, circuit breakers, and conduit sizes are appropriately modified. If minimum energy ratings or efficiencies are specified, equipment shall comply with requirements. 3.5 PRODUCTS PIPE, TUBE, AND FITTINGS Refer to individual piping Sections for pipe, tube, and fitting materials and joining methods. Pipe Threads - ASME B for factory-threaded pipe and pipe fittings JOINING MATERIALS Refer to individual piping Sections for special joining materials not listed below. Pipe-Flange Gasket Materials - ASME B16.21, nonmetallic, flat, asbestos-free, 1/8-inch (3.2-mm) maximum thickness unless thickness or specific material is indicated. Plastic, Pipe-Flange Gasket, Bolts, and Nuts - Type and material recommended by piping system manufacturer, unless otherwise indicated. Solder Filler Metals - ASTM B 32, lead-free alloys. Include water-flushable flux according to ASTM B 813. Brazing Filler Metals - AWS A5.8, BCuP Series or BAg1, unless otherwise indicated. Welding Filler Metals - Comply with AWS D Solvent Cements for Joining Plastic Piping: ABS Piping: ASTM D CPVC Piping: ASTM F 493. PVC Piping: ASTM D Include primer according to ASTM F 656. PVC to ABS Piping Transition: ASTM D DIELECTRIC FITTINGS Description - Combination fitting of copper alloy and ferrous materials with threaded, solder-joint, plain, or weld-neck end connections that match piping system materials. Insulating Material: Suitable for system fluid, pressure, and temperature. Dielectric Unions - Factory-fabricated, union assembly, for 250-psig (1725-kPa) minimum working pressure at 180 deg F (82 deg C). 11

12 Dielectric Flanges - Factory-fabricated, companion-flange assembly, for 150- or 300-psig (1035- or 2070-kPa) minimum working pressure as required to suit system pressures. Dielectric Couplings - Galvanized-steel coupling with inert and noncorrosive, thermoplastic lining; threaded ends; and 300-psig (2070-kPa) minimum working pressure at 225 deg F (107 deg C). Dielectric Nipples - Electroplated steel nipple with inert and noncorrosive, thermoplastic lining; plain, threaded, or grooved ends; and 300-psig (2070-kPa) minimum working pressure at 225 deg F (107 deg C) MECHANICAL SLEEVE SEALS Description - Modular sealing element unit, designed for field assembly, to fill annular space between pipe and sleeve. Sealing Elements - EPDM or NBR interlocking links shaped to fit surface of pipe. Include type and number required for pipe material and size of pipe. Pressure Plates - Include two for each sealing element. Connecting Bolts and Nuts - Stainless Steel of length required to secure pressure plates to sealing elements. Include one for each sealing element SLEEVES Galvanized-Steel Sheet inch (0.6-mm) minimum thickness; round tube closed with welded longitudinal joint. Steel Pipe - ASTM A 53, Type E, Grade B, Schedule 40, galvanized, plain ends. Cast Iron - Cast or fabricated "wall pipe" equivalent to ductile-iron pressure pipe, with plain ends and integral waterstop, unless otherwise indicated. Molded PVC - Permanent, with nailing flange for attaching to wooden forms. PVC Pipe - ASTM D 1785, Schedule 40. Molded PE - Reusable, PE, tapered-cup shaped, and smooth-outer surface with nailing flange for attaching to wooden forms ESCUTCHEONS Description - Manufactured wall and ceiling escutcheons and floor plates, with an ID to closely fit around pipe, tube, and insulation of insulated piping and an OD that completely covers opening. Split-Casting, Cast-Brass Type - With concealed hinge and set screw. Finish - Polished chrome-plated GROUT Description - ASTM C 1107, Grade B, nonshrink and nonmetallic, dry hydraulic-cement grout. 12

13 Characteristics - Post-hardening, volume-adjusting, nonstaining, noncorrosive, nongaseous, and recommended for interior and exterior applications. Design Mix psi (34.5-MPa), 28-day compressive strength. Packaging - Premixed and factory packaged. 3.6 EXECUTION MECHANICAL DEMOLITION Disconnect, demolish, and remove mechanical systems, equipment, and components indicated to be removed. Piping to Be Removed - Remove portion of piping indicated to be removed and cap or plug remaining piping with same or compatible piping material. Piping to Be Abandoned in Place - Drain piping and cap or plug piping with same or compatible piping material. Ducts to Be Removed - Remove portion of ducts indicated to be removed and plug remaining ducts with same or compatible ductwork material. Ducts to Be Abandoned in Place - Cap or plug ducts with same or compatible ductwork material. Equipment to Be Removed - Disconnect and cap services and remove equipment. Equipment to Be Removed and Reinstalled - Disconnect and cap services and remove, clean, and store equipment; when appropriate, reinstall, reconnect, and make equipment operational. Equipment to Be Removed and Salvaged - Disconnect and cap services and remove equipment and deliver to Owner. If pipe, insulation, or equipment to remain is damaged in appearance or is unserviceable, remove damaged or unserviceable portions and replace with new products of equal capacity and quality PIPING SYSTEMS - COMMON REQUIREMENTS Install piping according to the following requirements in these Sections specifying piping systems. Drawing plans, schematics, and diagrams indicate general location and arrangement of piping systems. Indicated locations and arrangements were used to size pipe and calculate friction loss, expansion, pump sizing, and other design considerations. Install piping as indicated unless deviations to layout are approved on Coordination Drawings. Install piping in concealed locations, unless otherwise indicated and except in equipment rooms and service areas. Install piping indicated to be exposed and piping in equipment rooms and service areas at right angles or parallel to building walls. Diagonal runs are prohibited unless specifically indicated otherwise. Install piping above accessible ceilings to allow sufficient space for ceiling panel removal. Install piping to permit valve servicing. 13

14 Install piping at indicated slopes. Install piping free of sags and bends. Install fittings for changes in direction and branch connections. Install piping to allow application of insulation. Select system components with pressure rating equal to or greater than system operating pressure. Install escutcheons for penetrations of walls, ceilings, and floors. Install sleeves for pipes passing through concrete and masonry walls, gypsum-board partitions, and concrete floor and roof slabs. Aboveground, Exterior-Wall Pipe Penetrations - Seal penetrations using sleeves and mechanical sleeve seals. Select sleeve size to allow for 1-inch (25-mm) annular clear space between pipe and sleeve for installing mechanical sleeve seals. Install steel pipe for sleeves smaller than 6 inches (150 mm) in diameter. Install cast-iron "wall pipes" for sleeves 6 inches (150 mm) and larger in diameter. Mechanical Sleeve Seal Installation - Select type and number of sealing elements required for pipe material and size. Position pipe in center of sleeve. Assemble mechanical sleeve seals and install in annular space between pipe and sleeve. Tighten bolts against pressure plates that cause sealing elements to expand and make watertight seal. Underground, Exterior-Wall Pipe Penetrations - Install cast-iron "wall pipes" for sleeves. Seal pipe penetrations using mechanical sleeve seals. Select sleeve size to allow for 1-inch (25-mm) annular clear space between pipe and sleeve for installing mechanical sleeve seals. Mechanical Sleeve Seal Installation - Select type and number of sealing elements required for pipe material and size. Position pipe in center of sleeve. Assemble mechanical sleeve seals and install in annular space between pipe and sleeve. Tighten bolts against pressure plates that cause sealing elements to expand and make watertight seal. Fire-Barrier Penetrations - Maintain indicated fire rating of walls, partitions, ceilings, and floors at pipe penetrations. Seal pipe penetrations with firestop materials. Verify final equipment locations for roughing-in. Refer to equipment specifications in other Sections of these Specifications for roughing-in requirements PIPING JOINT CONSTRUCTION Join pipe and fittings according to the following requirements: Ream ends of pipes and tubes and remove burrs. Bevel plain ends of steel pipe. Remove scale, slag, dirt, and debris from inside and outside of pipe and fittings before assembly. 14

15 Soldered Joints - Apply ASTM B 813, water-flushable flux, unless otherwise indicated, to tube end. Construct joints according to ASTM B 828 or CDA's "Copper Tube Handbook," using leadfree solder alloy complying with ASTM B 32. Brazed Joints - Construct joints according to AWS's "Brazing Handbook," "Pipe and Tube" Chapter, using copper-phosphorus brazing filler metal complying with AWS A5.8. Threaded Joints - Thread pipe with tapered pipe threads according to ASME B Cut threads full and clean using sharp dies. Ream threaded pipe ends to remove burrs and restore full ID. Join pipe fittings and valves as follows: Apply appropriate tape or thread compound to external pipe threads unless dry seal threading is specified. Damaged Threads - Do not use pipe or pipe fittings with threads that are corroded or damaged. Do not use pipe sections that have cracked or open welds. Welded Joints - Construct joints according to AWS D10.12, using qualified processes and welding operators according to Part 1 "Quality Assurance" Article. Flanged Joints - Select appropriate gasket material, size, type, and thickness for service application. Install gasket concentrically positioned. Use suitable lubricants on bolt threads. Plastic Piping Solvent-Cement Joints - Clean and dry joining surfaces. Join pipe and fittings according to the following: Comply with ASTM F for safe-handling practice of cleaners, primers, and solvent cements. ABS Piping - Join according to ASTM D 2235 and ASTM D 2661 Appendixes. CPVC Piping - Join according to ASTM D 2846/D 2846M Appendix. PVC Pressure Piping - Join schedule number ASTM D 1785, PVC pipe and PVC socket fittings according to ASTM D Join other-than-schedule-number PVC pipe and socket fittings according to ASTM D PVC Nonpressure Piping - Join according to ASTM D PVC to ABS Nonpressure Transition Fittings - Join according to ASTM D 3138 Appendix. Plastic Pressure Piping Gasketed Joints - Join according to ASTM D Plastic Nonpressure Piping Gasketed Joints - Join according to ASTM D PE Piping Heat-Fusion Joints - Clean and dry joining surfaces by wiping with clean cloth or paper towels. Join according to ASTM D Plain-End Pipe and Fittings - Use butt fusion. Plain-End Pipe and Socket Fittings - Use socket fusion. Fiberglass Bonded Joints - Prepare pipe ends and fittings, apply adhesive, and join according to pipe manufacturer's written instructions PIPING CONNECTIONS 15

16 Make connections according to the following, unless otherwise indicated: Install unions, in piping NPS 2 (DN 50) and smaller, adjacent to each valve and at final connection to each piece of equipment. Install flanges, in piping NPS 2-1/2 (DN 65) and larger, adjacent to flanged valves and at final connection to each piece of equipment. Dry Piping Systems - Install dielectric unions and flanges to connect piping materials of dissimilar metals. Wet Piping Systems - Install dielectric coupling and nipple fittings to connect piping materials of dissimilar metals EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION - COMMON REQUIREMENTS Install equipment to allow maximum possible headroom unless specific mounting heights are not indicated. Install equipment level and plumb, parallel and perpendicular to other building systems and components in exposed interior spaces, unless otherwise indicated. Install mechanical equipment to facilitate service, maintenance, and repair or replacement of components. Connect equipment for ease of disconnecting, with minimum interference to other installations. Extend grease fittings to accessible locations. Install equipment to allow right of way for piping installed at required slope CONCRETE BASES Concrete Bases - Anchor equipment to concrete base according to equipment manufacturer's written instructions and according to seismic codes at Project. Construct concrete bases of dimensions indicated, but not less than 4 inches (100 mm) larger in both directions than supported unit. Install dowel rods to connect concrete base to concrete floor. Unless otherwise indicated, install dowel rods on 18-inch (450-mm) centers around the full perimeter of the base. Install epoxy-coated anchor bolts for supported equipment that extend through concrete base, and anchor into structural concrete floor. Place and secure anchorage devices. Use supported equipment manufacturer's setting drawings, templates, diagrams, instructions, and directions furnished with items to be embedded. Install anchor bolts to elevations required for proper attachment to supported equipment. Install anchor bolts according to anchor-bolt manufacturer's written instructions. Use 3000-psi (20.7-MPa), 28-day compressive-strength concrete and reinforcement ERECTION OF METAL SUPPORTS AND ANCHORAGES 16

17 Cut, fit, and place miscellaneous metal supports accurately in location, alignment, and elevation to support and anchor mechanical materials and equipment. Field Welding: Comply with AWS D ERECTION OF WOOD SUPPORTS AND ANCHORAGES Cut, fit, and place wood grounds, nailers, blocking, and anchorages to support, and anchor mechanical materials and equipment. Select fastener sizes that will not penetrate members if opposite side will be exposed to view or will receive finish materials. Tighten connections between members. Install fasteners without splitting wood members. Attach to substrates as required to support applied loads GROUTING Mix and install grout for mechanical equipment base bearing surfaces, pump and other equipment base plates, and anchors. Clean surfaces that will come into contact with grout. Provide forms as required for placement of grout. Avoid air entrapment during placement of grout. Place grout, completely filling equipment bases. Place grout on concrete bases and provide smooth bearing surface for equipment. Place grout around anchors. Cure placed grout. 3.7 BASIC ELECTRICAL MATERIALS AND METHODS GENERAL SUMMARY This Section includes the following: Electrical equipment coordination and installation. Sleeves for raceways and cables. Sleeve seals. Common electrical installation requirements SUBMITTALS The bidder should submit the following submittals: 17

18 Product Data: For each type of product indicated QUALITY ASSURANCE Test Equipment Suitability and Calibration - Comply with NETA ATS, "Suitability of Test Equipment" and "Test Instrument Calibration." COORDINATION Coordinate arrangement, mounting, and support of electrical equipment: To allow maximum possible headroom unless specific mounting heights that reduce headroom are indicated. To provide for ease of disconnecting the equipment with minimum interference to other installations. To allow right of way for piping and conduit installed at required slope. So connecting raceways, cables, wireways, cable trays, and busways will be clear of obstructions and of the working and access space of other equipment. Coordinate installation of required supporting devices and set sleeves in cast-in-place concrete, masonry walls, and other structural components as they are constructed. Coordinate location of access panels and doors for electrical items that are behind finished surfaces or otherwise concealed. Coordinate electrical testing of electrical, mechanical, and architectural items, so equipment and systems that are functionally interdependent are tested to demonstrate successful interoperability PRODUCTS SLEEVES FOR RACEWAYS AND CABLES Steel Pipe Sleeves - ASTM A 53/A 53M, Type E, Grade B, Schedule 40, galvanized steel, plain ends. Cast-Iron Pipe Sleeves - Cast or fabricated "wall pipe," equivalent to ductile-iron pressure pipe, with plain ends and integral waterstop, unless otherwise indicated. Coordinate sleeve selection and application with selection and application of firestopping SLEEVE SEALS Description - Modular sealing device, designed for field assembly, to fill annular space between sleeve and raceway or cable. Sealing Elements - EPDM interlocking links shaped to fit surface of cable or conduit. Include type and number required for material and size of raceway or cable. Pressure Plates - Plastic. Include two for each sealing element. 18

19 Connecting Bolts and Nuts - Carbon steel with corrosion-resistant coating of length required to secure pressure plates to sealing elements. Include one for each sealing element EXECUTION COMMON REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION Comply with NEC, latest edition. Measure indicated mounting heights to bottom of unit for suspended items and to center of unit for wall-mounting items. Headroom Maintenance - If mounting heights or other location criteria are not indicated, arrange and install components and equipment to provide maximum possible headroom consistent with these requirements. Equipment - Install to facilitate service, maintenance, and repair or replacement of components of both electrical equipment and other nearby installations. Connect in such a way as to facilitate future disconnecting with minimum interference with other items in the vicinity. Right of Way - Give to raceways and piping systems installed at a required slope SLEEVE INSTALLATION FOR ELECTRICAL PENETRATIONS Electrical penetrations occur when raceways, cables, wireways, cable trays, or busways penetrate concrete slabs, concrete or masonry walls, or fire-rated floor and wall assemblies. Coordinate sleeve selection and application with selection and application of firestopping. Concrete Slabs and Walls - Install sleeves for penetrations unless core-drilled holes or formed openings are used. Install sleeves during erection of slabs and walls. Fire-Rated Assemblies - Install sleeves for penetrations of fire-rated floor and wall assemblies unless openings compatible with firestop system used are fabricated during construction of floor or wall. Cut sleeves to length for mounting flush with both surfaces of walls. Extend sleeves installed in floors 2 inches (50 mm) above finished floor level. Size pipe sleeves to provide 1/4-inch (6.4-mm) annular clear space between sleeve and raceway or cable unless sleeve seal is to be installed. Seal space outside of sleeves with grout for penetrations of concrete and masonry. Fire-Rated-Assembly Penetrations - Maintain indicated fire rating of walls, partitions, ceilings, and floors at raceway and cable penetrations. Install sleeves and seal raceway and cable penetration sleeves with firestop materials. Roof-Penetration Sleeves - Seal penetration of individual raceways and cables with flexible boottype flashing units applied in coordination with roofing work. 19

20 Aboveground, Exterior-Wall Penetrations - Seal penetrations using sleeves and mechanical sleeve seals. Select sleeve size to allow for 1-inch (25-mm) annular clear space between pipe and sleeve for installing mechanical sleeve seals. Underground, Exterior-Wall Penetrations - Install cast-iron "wall pipes" for sleeves. Size sleeves to allow for 1-inch (25-mm) annular clear space between raceway or cable and sleeve for installing mechanical sleeve seals FIRESTOPPING Apply firestopping to electrical penetrations of fire-rated floor and wall assemblies to restore original fire-resistance rating of assembly. 3.8 VERTICAL TURBIBE VARIABLE SPEED PREFABRICATED PUMP STATION General To provide a single source responsibility for the manufacture, warranty, service and operation of a prefabricated, skid mounted, fully automatic variable speed pumping system for turf irrigation. The pumping system shall automatically maintain a constant discharge pressure regardless of varying flow demands within the station rating. Pumping system shall conform to the following specifications in all respects. This specification covers the minimum requirements, however, it should not be construed as all inclusive. It is the successful vendor's responsibility to include all necessary appurtenances to provide for a complete, automatic, smooth operating, and reliable pumping system. The manufacturer shall supply a complete set of general arrangement drawings, electrical power schematics, and control schematics in the operations & service manual. The entire station shall be U.L. Listed as a Packaged Pumping System. The vendor shall be responsible to disconnect, remove, and dispose of the existing skid mounted pump system, piping, valves, controls and electrical connections in order to facilitate the installation of the new system Manufacturer The pumping system shall be of the type manufactured by FLOWTRONEX PSI Inc., Dallas, Texas, U.S.A., or approved equal.. The station shall be of the model number and capacities as shown in the proposal. For consideration of a proposed equal system, the vendor shall furnish the following data: A complete specification for the pumping system proposed as an equal. A statement of full conformance to the following specifications signed by an officer of the manufacturer. A general arrangement drawing showing overall dimensions and all piping layouts. Complete submittal data for all major equipment (pumps, motors, filter, variable frequency drive (VFD), programmable controllers (PLC), valves, and motor starters). An electrical schematic showing power wiring. Installation list of 20 golf course variable frequency drive pumping systems of comparable size and performance that have been in operation for a minimum of 3 years. Location of closest VFD factory trained service centers. 20

21 Manufacturer's electrical control panel U.L. file number. Manufacturer s complete pump station U.L. file number. A copy of manufacturer's certificate of insurance showing as a minimum, a general liability coverage of $1,000,000, and an excess liability coverage of $10,000, Mechanical Scope Pump station shall be a completely skid mounted vertical turbine VFD pump station built by a single manufacturer. All equipment including but not limited to pumps, motors, piping, filters, valves, instrumentation and controls shall be mounted on a common structural steel base to form a complete operating pumping station Station Base The pump station base shall be designed and fabricated to provide proper structural support for all attached equipment. The base shall supply sufficient rigidity to withstand the stresses of reasonable and competent transportation to site, off loading, installation, and operation. Main structural members shall be constructed from heavy weight channel or I-beam steel. Provisions shall be made in the station base for off-loading and handling the station at the site of installation. Base shall include 3/16 checkered deck plate and 1" steel plate mounted under pump discharge heads. All 3/16" deck plate and 1" steel plate shall be 100% seal welded to main structural members. Maximum allowable deflection on skid assembly to be 0.1 per linear foot. Skip welding is not acceptable. The pump steel skid shall completely cover the wet well. Attached is a drawing, Figure 1, which shows the architectural layout of the existing well house. The vendor shall be responsible to field verify all dimensions and clearance and provide six (6) sets of shop submittal drawings verifying the dimensional and structural adequacy of the station base. The shop submittal drawings shall be signed and sealed by a professional engineer licensed in the State of New Jersey Paint The cleaned steel surface shall be immediately coated with an aliphatic polyurethane coating to a thickness of no less than 5 mils and applied through an electrostatic method to insure proper adhesion. This aliphatic polyurethane coating shall meet or exceed the following testing criteria: direct impact resistance of 140 in/lbs (per ASTM D 2794), taber abrasion loss no greater than 60.2 mg (per ASTM D 4060), adhesion to substrate of 1500 PSI (per ASTM D 4541), and salt fog resistance at 1400 hours (ASTM B117-85) to the following standards: rust rating of 10 (D 610), corrosion rating of 4 (D 1654), and blistering rating of 10 (D 714). Manufacturer shall provide a touch up kit for owners use. Powder coating will not be an accepted paint process since powder coating can not be field applied.. The vendor shall be responsible to clean, remove rust, prime, and paint the discharge piping to remain in the pump house Discharge Piping 21

22 All piping shall be constructed from ASTM A105 schedule 40 pipe or heavier as required to maintain a 3 to 1 pressure safety factor (including 1/16" corrosion allowance). All piping shall be hydrostatically tested to 150% of maximum shutoff pressure. Piping shall be painted as specified Bolts All bolts used in the assembly of the pumping system shall be zinc plated to retardcorrosion. Anitcorrosion washers to be used on each side of fastener Pumps Scope Pump station manufacturer shall strictly adhere to the following pump specifications. All main pumps shall be of the same pump manufacturer. Two (2) fifty (50) horse power vertical turbine pumps shall be furnished and installed. One (1) three (3) horse power pressure maintenance pump shall be furnished and installed. The system shall be able to maintain a discharge capacity of 1000 gpm at 120 psi working pressure Vertical Turbine Pumps The main irrigation pump(s) shall be of the vertical turbine type. The vertical turbine pumps should be manufactured according to the standards of the Hydraulic Institute and to ANSI specification No. B58.1. The bowl assembly, column pipe, line-shaft, head shaft, and discharge head shall be of U.S. manufacture. The pumping systems manufacturer shall have a network of service centers which shall have available spare parts and trained pump technicians to handle service, repair and warranty procedures Discharge Head The discharge head shall be of the fabricated steel type with a minimum 60,000 PSI tensile strength. The discharge shall have a working pressure of not less than 275 PSI and incorporate a 150 ANSI discharge flange. Complete discharge head shall be hydrostatically tested to a minimum of 413 PSI. A product lubricated high pressure stuffing box containing at least six rings of packing and two lantern rings shall be provided. Packing shall be compressed around shaft by an adjustable two-piece gland. Dual bypass tubing shall be included for proper packing lubrication and cooling. The discharge head stuffing box area shall also include a drain which will be piped back to the wet well. Discharge head to be designed to include leakless configuration. Discharge head shall incorporate an integral air separation chamber, allowing air to be discharged through an air release line mounted on top of head. Stuffing box bushing shall be SAE 660 Cast Iron. The head shaft shall be of the two piece type, 416 stainless steel and shall be turned and ground. The pump manufacturer shall include a method for adjusting the impeller running clearance at the top of the head shaft. Adequate space shall exist to couple the head shaft and the line shaft above the stuffing box. Coupling shall be extra heavy duty AISI 416 SS with a minimum service factor of 2 to Column Pipe 22

23 Column pipe should be A53, Grade B schedule 40 material, in inter-changeable sections not more than 10 feet in length. Pump line shaft shall be AISI 416 SS. The size of the shaft shall be no less than determined by ANSI specification B58.1, Section 4.2, Table 4. Bearing retainers shall be bronze with rubber bearings Pump Wet End The pump bowls shall be ASTM A48 Class 30 cast iron free of detrimental defects. All bowls larger than 8" should be of the flanged type construction. All pump bowls shall have porcelain enamel lined water passageways for high efficiencies. The impellers shall be C83800 bronze and of the enclosed type design. Pump shaft shall be AISI 416 SS turned and ground. The shaft shall be supported by bronze bearings above and below each impeller. The suction bell bearing shall be extra long and permanently greased packed and sealed with a bronze sand collar. A stainless steel clip on type inlet strainer shall be mounted on the bottom of each pump. Inlet area shall not be less than 4 times the suction bell inlet area. Pump bowl assemblies shall be as manufactured by Goulds Pump Company or approved equal Pressure Maintenance Pump A pressure maintenance pump shall be provided to maintain system pressure during non irrigation periods. The pump shall be of the submersible type with stainless steel housing and stainless steel impeller. Pressure maintenance pump shall be as manufactured by Goulds.Pump or approved equal, shall be sized to prevent main pump cycling. Pump to be set on 6 high concrete pedestal Motors Scope Pump station manufacturer shall strictly adhere to the following specifications Vertical Hollow Shaft Motors Motor(s) for irrigation pump shall be of the vertical hollow shaft high thrust design. Motor shall have a WP-I enclosure, 1.15 service factor, and class F insulation. Motors shall be wound for the starting configuration G. Design pump brake horsepower shall not exceed 98% of motor horsepower exclusive of service factor. Maximum pump run out horsepower shall not be greater than 8% higher than motor rating exclusive of service factor. Motor shall be rated for continuous duty and be designed to carry the maximum thrust load of the pump and will have B10 bearing life of no less than 5 years. Motors shall be rated and tagged for VFD service, proper ambient temperature and proper altitude per motor manufacturers recommendations. Motors shall be as manufactured by U.S. Electric, or Baldor or Reliance or equivalent Motor Space Heater The pump station manufacturer shall provide on each pump motor a 120 volt, single phase space heater of ample size to prevent condensation from occurring within the motor during non operating periods. The space heater shall be de-energized when the motor is running. 23