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Award Quote - Century Center Water Softener Replacement Proj No. 123 - DA Dodd, LLC
ELIZABETH A. MARADIK JOSEPH R. MOLNAR GARY A. GILOT ALEXANDRA DOLZ-LANE MURRAY L. MILLER 1316 COUNTY-CITY BUILDING 227 W. JEFFERSON BOULEVARD SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 46601-1830 PHONE 574/ 235-9251 FAX 574/ 235-9171 CITY OF SOUTH BEND JAMES MUELLER, MAYOR BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS October 10, 2023 Mr. Garrett McBride D.A. Dodd LLC 2516 N. Home St. Mishawaka, IN 46545 garrettmcbride@dadodd.com RE: Quotation Award – Century Center Water Softener System Replacement Project No. 123-041 Dear Mr. McBride: At its October 10, 2023 meeting, the Board of Public Works awarded the above referenced quotation to you in the amount of $69,700. Please forward the following documents in one submittal by October 24, 2023 to my attention for Board of Public Works approval at lhensley@southbendin.gov : 1) One (1) signed original of the Contract (enclosed); and 2) Certificate of Insurance naming the City of South Bend as an additional insured. If you have any further questions, please call this office at (574) 235-9251. Sincerely, /s/ Theresa Heffner Theresa Heffner, Clerk Enclosures TH/lh ELIZABETH A. MARADIK JOSEPH R. MOLNAR GARY A. GILOT ALEXANDRA DOLZ-LANE MURRAY L. MILLER 1316 COUNTY-CITY BUILDING 227 W. JEFFERSON BOULEVARD SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 46601-1830 PHONE 574/ 235-9251 FAX 574/ 235-9171 CITY OF SOUTH BEND JAMES MUELLER, MAYOR BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS October 10, 2023 Ms. Kathleen A. Herrman Herman & Goetz Inc. 3419 N. Home St. Mishawaka, IN 46545 tadams@hgservices.com; cgruber@hgservices.com RE: Quotation Award – Century Center Water Softener System Replacement Project No. 123-041 Dear Ms. Herrman: At its October 10, 2023 meeting, the Board of Public Works awarded the above referenced quotation to D.A. Dodd LLC in the amount of $69,700. We thank you for quoting and hope you will quote with us again in the future. If you have any further questions, please call this office at (574) 235-9251. Sincerely, /s/ Theresa Heffner Theresa Heffner, Clerk Enclosures TH/lh ELIZABETH A. MARADIK JOSEPH R. MOLNAR GARY A. GILOT ALEXANDRA DOLZ-LANE MURRAY L. MILLER 1316 COUNTY-CITY BUILDING 227 W. JEFFERSON BOULEVARD SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 46601-1830 PHONE 574/ 235-9251 FAX 574/ 235-9171 CITY OF SOUTH BEND JAMES MUELLER, MAYOR BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS October 10, 2023 Mr. Mike Bacsa Dynamic Mechanical Services 1606 Chestnut St. Mishawaka, IN 46545 Mbacsa@Dynamicmechanical.net RE: Quotation Award – Century Center Water Softener System Replacement Project No. 123-041 Dear Mr. Bacsa: At its October 10, 2023 meeting, the Board of Public Works awarded the above referenced quotation to D.A. Dodd LLC in the amount of $69,700. We thank you for quoting and hope you will quote with us again in the future. If you have any further questions, please call this office at (574) 235-9251. Sincerely, /s/ Theresa Heffner Theresa Heffner, Clerk Enclosures TH/lh ELIZABETH A. MARADIK JOSEPH R. MOLNAR GARY A. GILOT ALEXANDRA DOLZ-LANE MURRAY L. MILLER 1316 COUNTY-CITY BUILDING 227 W. JEFFERSON BOULEVARD SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 46601-1830 PHONE 574/ 235-9251 FAX 574/ 235-9171 CITY OF SOUTH BEND JAMES MUELLER, MAYOR BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS October 10, 2023 Mr. Jeff Bucher, Jr. Edward J. White, Inc. 1011 S. Michigan St. South Bend, IN 46601 jbucher@ejwhiteinc.net RE: Quotation Award – Century Center Water Softener System Replacement Project No. 123-041 Dear Mr. Bucher: At its October 10, 2023 meeting, the Board of Public Works awarded the above referenced quotation to D.A. Dodd LLC in the amount of $69,700. We thank you for quoting and hope you will quote with us again in the future. If you have any further questions, please call this office at (574) 235-9251. Sincerely, /s/ Theresa Heffner Theresa Heffner, Clerk Enclosures TH/lh INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION OF ENGINEERING TO: Theresa Heffner, Clerk Board of Public Works FROM: Patrick Sherman SUBJECT: Century Center Water Softener: Quote Award Project Number 123-041. PR-00027808 DATE: 10/05/2023 On September 26th, 2023, the Board of Public Works opened and read 4 quotes for the above project. The quotes were as follows: Company Totals Dynamic Mechanical Services $81,438.00 Edward J White, Inc $80,718.00 Herrman & Goetz, Inc $87,844.00 DA Dodd LLC $69,700.00 DA Dodd, LLC was the lowest quote, but they did not include the required notarized affidavit. We have since received the affidavit and it was determined that the lack of affidavit did not prejudice or otherwise give anyone a competitive advantage. The Department of Public Works recommends awarding the Quote to DA Dodd LLC for a total contract of $69,700.00. The Department of Venues Parks & Arts has appropriated sufficient funds in PROJ00000429. Please call with any questions. Version 04/21/2023 Page - 7 Public Works Quote CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA CONTRACTOR’S QUOTE FOR PUBLIC WORK PROJECT NAME: Century Center Water Softener Replacement PROJECT NO. 123-041 QUOTES DUE (Must be completed for all quotes. Please type or print) Date: Firm: Address: City/State/Zip: Telephone Number: () Agent of Bidder (if Applicable): Pursuant to notices given, the undersigned offers to furnish labor and/or material necessary to complete the public works project of: the City of South Bend, Indiana, in accordance with plans and specifications prepared by: The City of South Bend, Department of Public Works and dated for the sum of (enter the Total Quote as shown on the Proposal) ($) (Enter Sum of Total Quote plus Alternates shown on Proposal) (Numerical) If alternative quotes apply, the undersigned submits a proposal for each in accordance with the notice. Any addendums attached will be specifically referenced at the applicable page. If additional units of material included in the contract are needed, the cost of units must be the same as that shown in the original contract if accepted by the City of South Bend. If the quote is to be awarded on a unit basis, the itemization of the units shall be shown on a separate attachment. ACCEPTANCE The above quote is accepted this day of 20 Subject to the following conditions: BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS Elizabeth A. Maradik, President Joseph R. Molnar, Vice President Gary A. Gilot, Member Jordan V. Gathers, Member Murray L. Miller, Member Attest: Theresa Heffner, Clerk By (Signature) (Printed Name of Person Signing) 9/26/23 DA Dodd, LLC 2516 N Home St Mishawaka, IN 46545 574 968-0590 Century Center Softener System 9/26/23 Sixty-Nine Thousand Seven Hundred dollars 69,700.00 Garrett McBride Garrett McBride October 10, 2023 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACT This Agreement is made and entered into this 10th Day of October, 2023, by and between D.A. Dodd LLC, (the “Contractor”), and the Board of Public Works (the "Board”). The Contractor covenants and agrees to make the following improvement, as fully set out in the Request for Quotations, Standard Specifications, Special Provisions, Plans, and Bid Proposals, all of which are set forth as a part of this Contract, for: PROJECT NO. 123-041 DESCRIPTION: CENTURY CENTER WATER SOFTENER SYSTEM REPLACEMENT COMPLETION DATE: SEE SPECIFICATIONS AMOUNT: $69,700 FUNDING: PR-00027808 The unit prices for this improvement were those prices as received and accepted by the Board on the 26th Day of September, 2023. The Contractor further agrees to notify the assigned Engineer when this improvement is completed. This notification shall be in the form of a Project Completion Affidavit, signed by the Contractor. Upon final acceptance of the improvement by the Engineer, the Contractor’s final estimate will be presented to the Board for final Payment with one (1) copy of the Project Completion Affidavit and one (1) copy of a Waiver of Lien. Each of the Parties, by signing below, represents and warrants to the other Party that he/she/it has the authority to bind the named person or entity to this Agreement. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS D.A. DODD LLC President Member Printed Name Member Member Signature Member Attest: Clerk October 10, 2023 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR CENTURY CENTER WATER SOFTENER REPLACEMENT Project No. 123-041 September 5, 2023 Prepared for CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS By M/E DESIGN SERVICES 120 SOUTH HILL STREET MISHAWAKA, INDIANA 46544 THOMAS R. COOK Registered Professional Engineer State of Indiana No. PE 60021396 FOR QUOTES DUE: SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 at 9:30 A.M. Quote Number:Quote By:Garrett McBride Quote Date:Contact Email:garrettmcbride@dadodd.com Customer Name: Customer Site Address: Customer Contact: Customer Contact PH: Customer E-mail: Job Description: Replace softener system at Century Center. Provide labor and materials as per RFQ. Turn off power supply to existing softener system. Isolate softeners from piping system. Demo piping as required. Remove existing softener system. Set new softener system. Install new piping as required to softener system and re-use items noted in quote package. Install support structures and secure piping as needed. Insulate new piping as required. Electrical modifications as needed for new softener system. Start-up and programming of new softener system. Special Exceptions/Lead Times: If quote is acceptable please sign and return to garrettmcbride@dadodd.com or fax to 574-968-0590. Signature of Acceptance: Date of Acceptance: Accepted By: Customer PO#: Terms: Net thirty (30) days from invoice completion date. Accounts over thirty (30) days are subject to 1-1/2 % per month finance charge, 18% APR. Accounts over sixty (60) days are subject to mechanics lien. D.A. Dodd, LLC agrees to provide labor and materials in the most timely manner allowable based upon agreed time frame and available materials with exceptions for occurences beyond the control of D.A. Dodd, LLC. All work to be performed during normal business ours between 7am and 4pm unless otherwise agreed upon. Quote is valid for 10 (ten) days from date of this quote. Labor: $8,600.00 Materials: $54,856.40 Sub-Contractors: $6,243.60 psherman@southbendin.gov DA Dodd proposes to provide labor and materials to perform the above described job. DA Dodd proposes to perform the above described job at the quoted price of : $69,700.00 (Sixty-Nine Thousand Seven Hundred dollars) GM23-210 9/26/2023 City of South Bend Patrick Sherman Century Center574-235-5601 Mechanical | Plumbing | Sheet Metal 14 E. Michigan Street, Rolling Prairie IN 46371 3416 Rascal Drive, Lafayette IN 47909 2516 N. Home Street, Mishawaka IN 46545 Version 04/21/2023 Page - 1 Public Works Quote REQUEST FOR QUOTE CITY OF SOUTH BEND PROJECT NAME: Century Center Water Softener Replacement PROJECT NO. 123-041 QUOTES DUE 9:00AM EST, September 26, 2023 to bpwbids@southbendin.gov I.PROJECT DESCRIPTION A.The project includes the furnishing of all equipment, material, insurance, and labor for the Water Softener Replacement within the City of South Bend, IN. II.PREVAILING SPECIFICATIONS AND CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS A.The City of South Bend's PREVAILING SPECIFICATIONS, most recent version, and CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS, most recent version, are to be used on this project. B.Each Quote provider is specifically instructed to become completely familiar with the most recent version of the PREVAILING SPECIFICATIONS and the CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS prior to submitting a quote. C.Wherever the PREVAILING SPECIFICATIONS refer to “State Specifications,” it shall mean the 2022 INDOT Standard Specifications for the letting effective after September 1, 2021. D. These SPECIAL PROVISIONS will list only "Additions" or "Deletions" to the PREVAILING SPECIFICATIONS and are to be used only in conjunction with the PREVAILING SPECIFICATIONS. E.In the event of conflict between the SPECIAL PROVISIONS and the PREVAILING SPECIFICATIONS, the SPECIAL PROVISIONS will govern. III. TERM “OR EQUAL” A.Prevailing Specifications: None B. Additions 1.Where the term "or equal" is used in these specifications, the Quote provider deviating from specified item shall file with his/her/its Quote a letter fully explaining and justifying his/her/its proposed article or equal. The City of South Bend shall be the sole judge in determining if the “or equal” offered meets the specification. IV.TAX EXEMPT A.Prevailing Specifications: None B. Additions 1.Materials and properties purchased under contract with the Owner that becomes a permanent part of the structure or facilities constructed are not subject to the Indiana Gross Retail Tax (Sales Tax). The exemption number will be furnished to the Contractor upon award. V. INDEMNIFICATION A.Prevailing Specifications: None B. Additions 1.Contractor agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City of South Bend, its agents, officers and employees, from all costs, losses, claims and suits, including court costs, attorney fees, and other expenses, arising from or out of the negligent performance of this Contract by Contractor, or because of arising out of any defect in the goods, materials or equipment supplied by the Quote provider. Version 04/21/2023 Page - 2 Public Works Quote VI. INSURANCE A. Prevailing Specifications: 2022, INDOT Standard Specifications Section 103 B. Additions: 1. All Contractors and subcontractors doing business with the City of South Bend shall present a Certificate of Insurance showing coverage in the following minimum amount: a. General Liability: Premises-Completed Operations or Products, Bodily Injury and Property Damage Combined Single Limit - $5,000,000. b. There shall be no exclusion for explosion, collapse or underground hazard. c. Workmen’s Compensation: Statutory State of Indiana Employer's Liability - $100,000. d. Auto Liability: Bodily Injury and Property Damage Combined Single limit - $1,000,000. e. The City of South Bend shall be named as additional insured on the Certificate of Insurance. VII. CONTROL OF WORK A. Prevailing Specifications: 2022, INDOT Standard Specifications Section 105 B. Additions: 1. The complete responsibility for this project lies with the Director of Public Works of the City of South Bend, Indiana acting through his authorized representatives. 2. Construction Engineering - The Contractor shall provide all the necessary, qualified personnel, equipment and supplies to perform all work required under this item. There will be no direct payment for this item. 3. The contractor is responsible to maintain the site which includes but is not limited to; dust control, site security, erosion control, and protecting adjacent properties. 4. Work hours for the Project shall be from 7:00 a.m. through 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. No work shall be permitted on weekends, Holidays, or after hours unless approved by the City of South Bend Department of Public Works. VIII. LEGAL RELATIONS A. Prevailing Specifications: 2022, INDOT Standard Specifications Section 107 B. Additions: 1. The Owner, where mentioned in these documents, is the City of South Bend. The Engineer, where mentioned in these documents, is . 2. The Contractor shall apply for and obtain any and all required permits for the work from local, state, and federal agencies and shall comply with permit requirements, including the St. Joseph County / City of South Bend Building Department. 3. If the Contractor awarded this contract is not a resident of Indiana, within thirty days, the Contractor shall provide the Owner with proof that the Contractor is duly licensed, qualified and registered with the Secretary of State of Indiana to engage in business within the State of Indiana. 4. The Contractor shall comply with all provisions of Indiana Code 5-16-13, as amended. The Owner reserves the right to immediately terminate the public work project awarded should the Contractor be found to be in violation of any provision of Indiana Code 5-16-13 and such violation shall result in the forfeiture of Contractor’s performance bond to the Owner. IX. PROSECUTION AND PROGRESS A. Prevailing Specifications: 2022, INDOT Standard Specifications Sec. 108 B. Additions: 1. The project will have a completion date of January 26, 2023. The contract time will start when the Notice to Proceed is delivered and signed. 2. The City, Engineer, and Contractor will hold a pre-construction meeting following award of the contract. The date of the Notice to Proceed will be agreed at that meeting. 3. Contractor shall provide a schedule to the Owner prior to beginning any work on the site. Version 04/21/2023 Page - 3 Public Works Quote X. CHANGE OF CONTRACT TIME A. Prevailing Specifications: 2022, INDOT Standard Specifications Section 108 B. Additions 1. The Contract Time may only be changed by Change Order. Any Claim for an extension in the Contract Time shall be based on written notice delivered to the Department of Public Works within seven (7) calendar days of the occurrence of the event giving rise to the claim. Notice of the extent of the claim with supporting data shall be delivered within fourteen (14) calendar days after such occurrence unless an official of the Public Works Department allows an additional period of time to ascertain more accurate data. The Contract Time will be extended in an amount equal to time lost to delays beyond the control of the Contractor if a claim is made in accordance with this provision. Such delays shall include acts of neglect by the Public Works employees, or to fires, flood, labor disputes, epidemics, abnormal weather conditions, governmental procedures, or acts of God. 2. Unless otherwise provided, the Contract time is based upon normal weather conditions. An extension is granted for weather conditions significantly more severe than normal if the Contractor demonstrates to the satisfaction of the City that the delay in the progress of the work was due to such weather. The basis to define normal weather with be the data compiled by the United States Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). 3. No extension of time will be granted if the Contractor, by his/her/its own action or inaction, including fault or negligence of Contractor’s subcontractors, caused the delay, or for which any remedies are provided under any other provision of this agreement. 4. The grant of an extension of time under this Section in no way constitutes a waiver by the City of any rights or remedies existing under this contract at law or in equity. XI. DEFAULT AND TERMINATION A. Prevailing Specifications: 2022, INDOT Standard Specifications Section 108 B. Additions: 1. Events of Default shall include Contractor’s failure to perform any of its obligations under this contract including failure to commence work at the time specified, failure to perform the work in accordance with these specifications, unauthorized discontinuation of the work, failure to carry out the work in a manner acceptable to the City, failure to observe Federal, State, or local laws or regulations, and failure to comply with any other term of this contract. 2. If an Event of Default occurs, the City shall provide Contractor written notice and may permit Contractor ten (10) calendar days after the date of the notice to cure the default. If the default is not cured within the ten (10) day cure period, the City may at any time thereafter terminate this contract in which case the termination shall be final and effective. 3. Upon an Event of Default, the City may invoke the following remedies in addition to those remedies provided under separate provisions of this contract, the right of set-off against any payments due or to become due to the Contractor against the retainage, the right to take over and complete the Work. If the City notifies Contractor that City is invoking its right to complete the Work, all rights that the Contractor has in order under Contractor’s subcontracts are assigned to the City, subject to the City’s right to take assignment of all or only selected subcontracts at the City’s discretion. The sole obligation accepted by the City under such subcontracts is to pay for Work satisfactorily performed after the date of the assignment. In the event a conditional assignment has not been executed, the Contractor shall execute or cause to be executed any assignment, agreement, or other document that may be necessary in the sole opinion of legal counsel to the City’s Board of Public Works to evidence compliance with this provision. The Contractor shall promptly deliver such documents upon the City’s request. In the case of such assignment, unless otherwise agreed in writing, The Contractor remains liability to subcontractors for any payment already involved, and for any claim, suit or cause of action based upon or resulting from any error, omission, negligence or other breach of contract by the Contractor, its officers, employees, or agents arising prior to the date of assignment to the City. Version 04/21/2023 Page - 4 Public Works Quote XII. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES A. Prevailing Specifications: 2022, INDOT Standard Specifications Section 108 B. Additions: 1. The contractor shall proceed with the work at such rate of progress to insure full completion within the Contract Time. It is expressly understood and agreed, by and between the Contractor and the Owner, that the Contract Time for completion of the work described herein is a reasonable time, taking into consideration the average climatic and economic conditions and other factors prevailing in the locality of the work, and excludes the time for unavoidable delays which were beyond the control and without the fault of the Contractor. 2. If the Contractor shall fail to complete the work within the Contract Time, or extension of time granted by the Owner, then the Contractor will pay to the Owner the amount for liquidated damages a sum of five hundred dollars ($500.00) for each calendar day that the Contractor shall remain in default after the time of completion stipulated in the Contract Documents. 3. The Contractor shall not be charged with liquidated damages or any excess cost when the delay in completion of the work is due to the following and the Contractor has promptly given written notice of such delay to the Owner and Engineer/Architect. a. To any preference, priority, or allocation order duly issued by the Owner. b. To unforeseeable causes beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the Contractor, including but not restricted to acts of God, acts of public enemy, acts of the Owner, acts of another Contractor in the performance of a Contract with the Owner, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, freight embargoes, and abnormal and unforeseeable weather. XIII. RETAINAGE AND FINAL PAYMENT A. Prevailing Specifications: 2022, INDOT Standard Specifications Section 109 B. Additions: 1. Payments will be made every thirty (30) calendar days 2. Consistent with provisions of IC 36-1-12-14, the Board of Public Works shall retain a percentage of payments throughout the duration of the project. 3. Before final payment and retainage are released the Contractor must satisfy the following: a. Provide proof that all subcontractors have been paid promptly, including fully documenting payments in the City’s Minority and Women Owned Business utilization tracking software B2G Now. b. All parts and labor meet requirements stated in the specifications. c. Provide copies of test reports or cut sheets on all materials supplied. d. Provide As-Built drawings in accordance with the City of South Bend Prevailing Specifications for Public Works. e. One (1) copy of the City of South Bend Completion Affidavit and one (1) copy of a Final Waiver of Lien. XIV. WARRANTY A. Prevailing Specifications: None B. Additions 1. All Parts shall include the following: a. Performance specifications b. Bill of Materials c. Warranties on all parts d. Installation and safety requirements XV. OTHER UTILITIES Version 04/21/2023 Page - 5 Public Works Quote A. Prevailing Specifications: None B. Additions: 1. The Contractor shall verify the locations of all utilities by contacting Indiana811 by calling 811 (in Indiana) or 1-800-382-5544 (outside of Indiana), or via www.indiana811.org, at least two (2) working days, not counting Saturdays, Sundays or federal and state holidays before proceeding with construction. It shall also be the Contractor’s responsibility to contact any other utility that is not contacted by Indiana811 and verify the utility locations. 2. The Contractor shall be responsible for working with the other utilities, i.e., gas electric, telephone, etc. in order to assure that all utilities that need to be replaced or relocated can be done with a minimum disturbance to service. The Contractor shall also be responsible for coordinating schedules with the various utilities such that they can proceed with their relocation work as efficiently as possible. 3. If the odor of natural gas is detected in a work area at any time during the course of work, the Contractor shall immediately notify NIPSCO at 1-800-634-3524. The Contractor shall also immediately notify the residents of adjacent properties. The Contractor shall advise the residents to evacuate their homes immediately if the odor is present within the dwelling. 4. Restoration of sprinkler systems damaged by the Contractor's operations shall be repaired by the Contractor at no additional cost to the City or the Owner of the system. XVI. MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC A. Prevailing Specifications: 2022, INDOT Standard Specifications Sections 105 & 801 B. Additions: 1. Maintenance of traffic during construction shall conform to the “Indiana Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices” and the City of South Bend Design and Construction Standards. 2. The attached “Traffic Closure Request” form is to be used for any lane restrictions or closures and required to be filled out and sent to the Department of Public Works 3. The Contractor shall arrange and prosecute the work specified for this contract in such a manner that traffic on existing streets is unrestricted throughout the Project. The Engineer shall approve the method of traffic control. No construction equipment, vehicles, materials, supplies or temporary facilities shall be left unattended in the right-of-way of any street or left parked overnight without proper marking and lighting. 4. After the award of the contract and before beginning the work, the Contractor shall submit his/her/its proposed schedule of operations for the review of the Engineer. The schedule of operations as reviewed by the Engineer shall be maintained at all times. 5. There will be no direct payment for this work. XVII. DESCRIPTION OF WORK A. Prevailing Specifications: None B. Additions 1. Work to be performed shall include furnishing all labor, services, materials, insurance and equipment to replace existing water softeners at Century Center within the City of South Bend. 2. The Contractor shall preserve and protect all surrounding property, structures, tenants, visitors and their property from damage caused by the Contractor’s operations. XVIII. PLANS A. Prevailing Specifications: City of South Bend Design and Construction Standards B. Additions: 1. The plans consist of 2 Sheets. 2. The work shall conform to the plans. 3. The drawings are schematic in nature. 4. The CONTRACTOR is responsible for estimating dimensions and quantities of materials. Version 04/21/2023 Page - 6 Public Works Quote 5.In the event that the Special Provisions and the Plans conflict, the Special Provisions shall govern. IV.M/WBE GOALS A.Pursuant to City of South Bend Ordinance No. 10761-21, Minority and Women Business Enterprise Inclusion Program Plan, if Total Quote Amount is greater than $50,000 the project will be subject to the M/WBE goals. It has been determined by the City of South Bend Office of Diversity and Inclusion that this project is not commercially reasonable to sub-divide and as such, will not have M/WBE goals. The City does encourage M/WBE firms to quote the project. Version 04/21/2023 Page - 19 Public Works Quote QUOTE/PROPOSAL CITY OF SOUTH BEND PROJECT NAME Century Center Water Softener Replacement PROJECT NO. 123-041 QUOTES DUE 9:00AM EST, September 26, 2023 to bpwbids@southbendin.gov Item No.Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Amount 1 SOFTENER REPLACEMENT 1 LS $ Total Amount of Quote $ Firm: Address: City/State/Zip: Telephone Number: ( ) Fax Number: ( ) By (Signature) (Printed Name of Person Signing) CENTURY CENTER WATER SOFTENER REPLACEMENT DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 01040 COORDINATION OF EXISTING CONDITIONS 01062 PERMITS AND REGULATIONS 01200 PROJECT MEETINGS 01300 SUBMITTALS 01340 SHOP DRAWINGS AND PRODUCT DATA 01370 SCHEDULE OF VALUES 01500 CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES 01700 CONTRACT CLOSEOUT 01710 CLEANING 01720 PROJECT RECORD DRAWINGS 01740 GUARANTEES AND WARRANTIES DIVISION 15 - MECHANICAL 15010 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 15050 BASIC MATERIALS AND METHODS 15110 PIPE AND FITTINGS 15120 VALVES 15140 SUPPORTS AND ANCHORS 15250 MECHANICAL INSULATION 15420 WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM DIVISION 16 - ELECTRICAL 16000 ELECTRICAL Century Center Water Softener Replacement © Copyright, M/E Design Services South Bend, Indiana September 5, 2023 COORDINATION OF EXISTING CONDITIONS 01040-1 SECTION 01040 COORDINATION OF EXISTING CONDITIONS PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 SCOPE A. The condition of the site, buildings and surroundings shall be accepted as found. Responsibility for conditions are solely the responsibility of the Contractor. B. Prior to the various work items, the Contractor shall hold a meeting to work out proper locations and pathways, to avoid conflicts and maintain clearances. Include all interested and affected parties, and the Owner/Engineer Representatives. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 not used. PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 PROTECTION OF LIFE AND PROPERTY A. Maintain safe and orderly job conditions. Protect any areas to remain. Maintain required exits. Provide fire extinguishers in the work area. Provide lighting and signage as required. B. Work practices and job conditions shall meet all State, Federal and Local requirements to protect life and property. 3.1 COORDINATION AND PROCEDURES A. Verify work to be performed before proceeding. Work to remain shall be protected and if damaged shall be restored to like new condition. Coordinate demolition with other trades as required. Items indicated for demolition shall be completely removed, hauled off-site and disposed of properly at no additional cost to the Owner. END OF SECTION 01040 Century Center Water Softener Replacement © Copyright, M/E Design Services South Bend, Indiana September 22, 2010 PERMITS AND REGULATIONS 01062-1 SECTION 01062 PERMITS AND REGULATIONS PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 SCOPE A. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable regulations and shall obtain permits for the work as necessary. B. The Contractor shall obtain all building/construction permits necessary for commencement of the work, including building permits, mechanical permits, plumbing permits, electrical permits, etc. 1.2 PROJECT CLOSEOUT A. At the completion of the project, provide documentation of all approvals by regulatory agencies prior to final acceptance by the Owner. END OF SECTION 01062 Century Center Water Softener Replacement © Copyright, M/E Design Services South Bend, Indiana September 5, 2023 PROJECT MEETINGS 01200-1 SECTION 01200 PROJECT MEETINGS PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 DESCRIPTION A. Work included: To enable orderly review during progress of the Work, and to provide for systematic discussion of problems, the Contractor, in conjunction with the Engineer, will conduct project meetings when required for coordination or to review work progress. The Contractor shall be responsible to schedule meetings. B. Related Work: 1. The Contractor's relations with his subcontractors and materials suppliers, and discussions relative thereto, are the Contractor's responsibility and normally are not part of project meetings content. 1.2 SUBMITTALS A. Minutes: 1. Meeting minutes will be prepared by the Owner's Representative. The Contractor shall review and respond immediately, in writing, to any discrepancies or errors in the meeting minutes. If a response is not received by the Owner's Representative within five (5) days after issuance of minutes the minutes will be assumed to be accurate as written. 1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. For those persons designated by the Contractor to attend and participate in project meetings, provide required authority to commit the Contractor to solutions agreed upon in the project meetings. 1.4 PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE A. Schedule a preconstruction conference before starting construction, at a time convenient to Owner and Engineer. Hold the conference at Project site or another convenient location. Conduct the meeting to review responsibilities and personnel assignments. B. Agenda: Discuss items of significance that could affect progress, including the following: 1. Tentative construction schedule. 2. Critical work sequencing. 3. Designation of responsible personnel, phone lists, contacts. 4. Submittal procedures. 5. Preparation of Record Documents. Century Center Water Softener Replacement © Copyright, M/E Design Services South Bend, Indiana September 5, 2023 PROJECT MEETINGS 01200-2 6. Use of the premises. 7. Responsibility for temporary facilities and controls. 8. Parking availability. 9. Office, work, and storage areas. 10. Working hours. 11. Additional items as applicable. PART 2 - PRODUCTS (No products are required in this Section) PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 MEETING SCHEDULE A. Project meetings will be held as needed, but not more that one per week intervals while actual construction work is taking place. B. Coordinate as necessary to establish mutually acceptable schedule for meetings, and with preparation of payment requests. END OF SECTION 01200 Century Center Water Softener Replacement © Copyright, M/E Design Services South Bend, Indiana September 5, 2023 SUBMITTALS 01300-1 SECTION 01300 SUBMITTALS PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 SCOPE A. This section outlines requirements for submittals, including initial, as well as periodic submittals required during the course of the project. B. Submittals shall include Schedule of Values, Project Schedule, Shop Drawings, Product Data, Samples, Applications for Payment, Certificates of Completion, etc. provided throughout the course of the project. 1.1 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES A. Provide submittals as outlined herein, unless modified elsewhere in the Specifications. B. Each submittal shall be accompanied by the Contractor's Standard Transmittal Letter. C. All submittals shall identify the Project, Contractor, applicable Sub-Contractors and Suppliers and applicable Specification Sections. D. The Contractor is responsible for coordination and scheduling of all submittals. No allowance will be made for delays caused by the Contractor's failure to properly schedule and to allow time for Owner's Representative and Engineer review. The Owner and Engineer will require approximately 7 days for review, depending on the specific submittal. E. Identify any deviations from the Contract Documents on the Submittal forms. If submittals are re-submittals, highlight all changes made. 1.2 CONTRACTOR OBLIGATIONS A. Review of submittals by the Engineer and Owner's Representative is provided as a convenience to the Contractor and shall not be considered as an approval of construction methods, performance, changes in scope, construction details, etc. B. Review/approval of submittals does not constitute a request for a change order or approval of a change order. C. Contractor shall make submittals in adequate time to assure an orderly progression of the Work. Rejections and requests for revision to submittals shall not be considered as a basis for construction delay. D. Contractor shall verify all information contained in submittals for correctness and accuracy, including dimensions, quantities, field measurement data (where appropriate), Century Center Water Softener Replacement © Copyright, M/E Design Services South Bend, Indiana September 5, 2023 SUBMITTALS 01300-2 etc. The Contractor shall stamp, date and approve all submittals prior to forwarding to the Owner's Representative and Engineer. 1.3 SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND SAMPLES A. Provide shop drawings, product data and samples as defined in Section 01340. 1.4 SCHEDULE OF VALUES A. Provide a Schedule of Values in accordance with Section 01370 of these Specifications. 1.5 APPLICATION FOR PAYMENT A. Applications for payment shall be completed and submitted to the Owner in triplicate prior to the twenty-fifth day of each month. Submit applications for payment on forms as designated in Section 01370, "Schedule of Values". Applications shall be complete with "Partial Waiver of Lien" or "Final Waiver of Lien" as applicable. Submit “pencil copies” in advance for review if desired. B. Application for payment shall be adjusted each month to indicate all approved changes to the total contract amount. Application for payment shall reflect retainages from applicable payment amount to be withheld by the Owner; refer to Section 00800, Supplemental General Conditions. C. The date for each progress payment is the 30th day of each month. The period covered by each Application for Payment starts on the day following the end of the preceding period and ends on the 30th day of the month. 1.1 OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS A. Submit operating and maintenance manuals including warranty information and submittal information. Provide as two (2) duplicate thumb drives. Files shall be in PDF format. 1.2 CONTRACT CLOSEOUT A. Submit documentation of final approvals, certificates of completion, final waiver of lien, etc. in accordance with Section 01700, "Contract Closeout". 1.3 RECORD DOCUMENTS A. At the completion of the project, provide completed project record documents as defined in Section 01720 of these Specifications. END OF SECTION 01300 Century Center Water Softener Replacement © Copyright, M/E Design Services South Bend, Indiana September 5, 2023 SHOP DRAWINGS AND PRODUCT DATA 01340-1 SECTION 01340 SHOP DRAWINGS AND PRODUCT DATA PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 SUMMARY A. Make submittals required by the Contract Documents, and revise and resubmit as necessary to establish compliance with the specified requirements, all as described in this section. B. Work Not Included: 1. The Contractor may require his subcontractors to provide drawings, setting diagrams and similar information to help coordinate the Work, but such data shall remain between the Contractor and his subcontractors and will not be reviewed by the Engineer unless specifically called for within the Contract Documents. 1.1 QUALITY ASSURANCE 1. Coordination of submittals: Prior to each submittal, carefully review and coordinate all aspects of each item being submitted. Verify that each item in the submittal conforms in all respects with the specified requirements. By affixing the Contractor's signature to each submittal, certify that this coordination has been performed. B. Review and approval of shop drawings by the Engineer is for general conformity to design intent only. This review does not authorize changes to the contract sum or relieve the Contractor in any way of his contract obligations. 1. Substitutions: When a material, product, or method is listed in the Specifications or on the Drawings, it shall be considered the basis of design. Where "or equal" is indicated, other products shall be considered acceptable provided that they meet the design intent (as interpreted by the Engineer) and fit in the available space. Where "or approved equal" is indicated, other products will be considered acceptable provided that they are submitted to and approved by the Engineer. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 MANUFACTURER'S LITERATURE A. Where contents of submitted literature from manufacturers include data not pertinent to the submittal, clearly show which portions of the contents are being submitted for review. PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 TIMING OF SUBMITTALS Century Center Water Softener Replacement © Copyright, M/E Design Services South Bend, Indiana September 5, 2023 SHOP DRAWINGS AND PRODUCT DATA 01340-2 A. Make submittals far enough in advance of scheduled dates for installation to provide time required for reviews, for securing necessary approvals, for possible revisions and resubmittals, and for placing orders and securing delivery. B. In scheduling, allow at least seven (7) working days for review by the Engineer following the Engineer's receipt of the submittal. END OF SECTION 01340 Century Center Water Softener Replacement © Copyright, M/E Design Services South Bend, Indiana September 5, 2023 SCHEDULE OF VALUES 01370-1 SECTION 01370 SCHEDULE OF VALUES PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 SCOPE A. Provide a complete schedule of values, outlining the costs of various portions of the work. Schedule of values shall be completed on AIA Document G703. This document shall be used as an application and certificate for payment. With prior approval, the Contractor may submit Schedule of Values on an alternative form. 1.2 CONTENT A. Classification of items shall generally follow the major components, in the order outlined, in the Table of Contents of the Specifications. For each item, provide a separate material and labor cost. Each listed item shall include a proportional amount of subcontractor and prime contractor overhead and profit. B. The sum of the above values shall equal the total contract amount. These amounts will be updated as the work is completed with each application for payment. 1.3 SUBMITTAL A. Submit the Schedule of Values within seven (7) days after the contract for the work is awarded. The Contractor shall make any changes requested by the Engineer or Owner within five (5) days after receiving comments. B. Applications for payment shall be submitted in accordance with General Conditions. C. If the Engineer or Owner requires, provide substantiating data justifying line item amounts in the Schedule of Values. END OF SECTION 01370 Century Center Water Softener Replacement © Copyright, M/E Design Services South Bend, Indiana September 5, 2023 CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES 01500-1 SECTION 01500 CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 SUMMARY A. This Section describes construction facilities and temporary controls required for the Work. 1.2 REQUIREMENTS A. Provide or coordinate use of existing facilities and temporary controls needed for the Work. 1.3 TEMPORARY FACILITIES A. Existing Utilities: Exercise care and protect existing services and utilities encountered. In the event of accidental interruption of a service or utility, take prompt remedial action and immediately inform the Owner and related utility company. 1. Coordinate work requiring disconnection, reconnection, and interruptions of services and utilities with Owner and any utility company that may be affected. Give Owner seven (7) days notice prior to any planned interruption, or longer if required otherwise in these Specifications. 2. Obtain Owner’s approval of scheduled times before proceeding. 1.4 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING A. Coordinate all routes of delivery, parking arrangements and required permits with the Engineer and Owner's Representative before starting construction. 1.5 ENCLOSURES A. Provide and maintain for the duration of construction all scaffolds, warning signs, steps, platforms and other temporary construction necessary for proper completion of the Work in compliance with pertinent safety and other regulations. 1.6 HEALTH AND SAFETY A. General 1. This section outlines the health and safety requirements to be followed by the Contractor during the performance of the work specified. If a conflict occurs between these requirements and current regulations, the more stringent shall apply. Century Center Water Softener Replacement © Copyright, M/E Design Services South Bend, Indiana September 5, 2023 CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES 01500-2 B. Safety: 1. Contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations (including the Occupational Safety and Health Act and the regulations issued thereunder). C. Contractor's Responsibilities 1. The Contractor is solely responsible for the health, safety, and protection of its on-site personnel during the performance of the work. The Contractor shall perform the work specified in these contract documents in accordance with the Health and Safety Requirements specified herein. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to be familiar with the required health and safety regulations in the performance of this work. 2. The Contractor shall have a working knowledge of federal and state occupational safety and health regulations. 3. Should any unforeseen or site-specific safety related factor, hazard, or condition become evident during the performance of the work, the Contractor shall take immediate action to establish and maintain safe working conditions and to safeguard site personnel, the public, and the environment. The Contractor shall also immediately inform the Engineer of such a condition. D. Work Areas 1. The Contractor shall clearly lay out and identify work areas or zones and shall limit equipment, operations and personnel access in the areas as described below. E. Housekeeping 1. All work wash areas shall be maintained in a well kept and tidy condition. Particular attention must be paid to work in public areas with potential access by vehicles or pedestrians. Road and walkways must be kept clear as possible. Cones or caution tape should be used to demarcate work areas and danger zones. 1.7 MAINTENANCE AND REMOVAL A. Maintain temporary facilities and controls as long as needed for safe and proper completion of the Work. B. Remove such temporary facilities and controls as rapidly as progress of the Work will permit, or as directed by the Engineer or Owner's Representative. C. The Contractor shall adequately protect the work, adjacent property and the public and shall be responsible for any damage or injury due to his act or neglect. Century Center Water Softener Replacement © Copyright, M/E Design Services South Bend, Indiana September 5, 2023 CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES 01500-3 D. The Contractor shall provide for and document proper disposal of any materials and facilities which are disposed during or after the project, refuse, equipment, etc. END OF SECTION 01500 Century Center Water Softener Replacement © Copyright, M/E Design Services South Bend, Indiana September 5, 2023 CONTRACT CLOSEOUT 01700-1 SECTION 01700 CONTRACT CLOSEOUT PART 1 GENERAL 1.1 SUMMARY A. This section specifies administrative and procedural requirements for project closeout including, but not limited to, inspection procedures, project record document submittal, operating and maintenance manual submittal, submittal of warranties, final cleaning. 1.2 SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION A. Preliminary: Before requesting inspection for certificate of Substantial Completion, complete the following list. In the application for payment that coincides with the date Substantial Completion is claimed, show 100% completion for the portion of the work claimed as substantially complete. Include supporting documents for completion, as indicated in these contract documents and a statement showing an accounting of changes to the contract sum. If 100% completion cannot be shown, include a list of incomplete items, the value of incomplete construction and reasons the work is not complete. Prior to claiming Substantial Completion, all final testing, balancing, start-up and clean-up procedures shall be complete. In addition, the Contractor shall provide the following additional written documentation: 1. Provide all final submittals, including warranties, operating and maintenance manuals, workmanship bonds, guarantees, final lien waivers, etc. as called for by other sections of the Specifications. 2. Deliver tools, spare parts, spare materials, etc. to the Owner's designated storage area. 3. Make changeover of locks to Owner's permanent lock system and transmit keys to the Owner. B. Inspection procedures: After receipt of the request for inspection, the Engineer and Owner's Representatives will inspect the project site and operation of equipment and systems. The above parties will advise the Contractor of deficiencies and unfulfilled requirements. The Engineer or Owner's Representative will prepare the Certificate of Substantial Completion following inspection or advise the Contractor of construction that must be completed or corrected before the Certificate will be issued. This inspection will be repeated after a request for re-inspection is made by the Contractor. The work referenced in the Engineer's Inspection Report shall be completed prior to requesting additional inspections. Century Center Water Softener Replacement © Copyright, M/E Design Services South Bend, Indiana September 5, 2023 CONTRACT CLOSEOUT 01700-2 1.3 FINAL ACCEPTANCE A. Before requesting final inspection for certification of final acceptance and final payment, the following must be completed; 1. Submit the Final Payment Request with final release and supporting documentation, not previously submitted and accepted. Include certificates of insurance for products and completed operations where required. 2. Submit an updated final statement accounting for final additional changes to the contract sum. 3. Submit a copy of the Engineer's Final Inspection with a Contractor's cover letter stating that each item has been completed or otherwise resolved for acceptance. B. Re-inspection Procedures: The Engineer will re-inspect the work upon receipt of the above items. Upon completion of re-inspection, the Engineer will prepare a Certificate of Final Acceptance or advise the Contractor of work that is incomplete and required before final acceptance can be issued. PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 FINAL CLEANING A. General cleaning during construction is required, as defined in the General Conditions and as described elsewhere in the Specifications. B. Final cleaning shall be as described in Section 01710. END OF SECTION 01700 Century Center Water Softener Replacement © Copyright, M/E Design Services South Bend, Indiana September 5, 2023 CLEANING 01710-1 SECTION 01710 CLEANING PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 SUMMARY A. Throughout the construction period, maintain the buildings and site in a standard of cleanliness as described in this Section. B. Contractor shall not utilize Century Center dumpsters. C. Related Work: 1. In addition to standards described in this Section, comply with requirements for cleaning as described in pertinent other Sections of these Specifications. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 CLEANING MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT A. Provide required personnel, equipment and materials needed to maintain the specified standard of cleanliness. 2.2 COMPATIBILITY A. Use only the cleaning materials and equipment which are compatible with the surface being cleaned, as recommended by the manufacturer of the material. PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 PROGRESS CLEANING A. General: 1. Retain stored items in an orderly arrangement allowing maximum access and providing required protection of materials. 2. Do not allow accumulation of scrap, debris, waste material and other items. 3. At least each day, completely remove all scrap, debris and waste material from the job site. 4. Provide adequate storage for all items awaiting removal from the job site, observing requirements for fire protection and protection of the ecology. 3.2 FINAL CLEANING Century Center Water Softener Replacement © Copyright, M/E Design Services South Bend, Indiana September 5, 2023 CLEANING 01710-2 A. "Clean," for the purpose of this Article, and except as may be specifically provided otherwise, shall be interpreted as meaning the level of cleanliness generally provided by skilled cleaners using commercial quality building maintenance equipment and materials. B. Prior to completion of the Work, remove from the job site all tools, surplus materials, equipment, scrap, debris and waste. 3.3 CLEANING DURING OWNER'S OCCUPANCY A. Should the owner occupy the Work or any portion thereof prior to its completion by the Contractor and acceptance by the Owner, responsibilities for interim and final cleaning shall be as determined by the Engineer/Owner. END OF SECTION 01710 Century Center Water Softener Replacement © Copyright, M/E Design Services South Bend, Indiana September 22, 2010 PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS 01720-1 SECTION 01720 PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 SUMMARY A. Throughout progress of the Work, maintain an accurate record of changes in the Contract Documents. 1.2 SUBMITTALS A. Prior to submitting request for final payment, submit the final Project Record Documents to the Engineer and secure his approval. 1.1 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING A. Maintain the job set of Record Documents completely protected from deterioration and from loss and damage. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.1 RECORD DOCUMENTS A. Job set: Promptly following receipt of the Owner's Notice to Proceed, secure from the Engineer at no charge to the Contractor, one complete set of all Documents comprising the Contract. PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.1 MAINTENANCE OF JOB SET A. Making Entries on Drawings: 1. Using an erasable colored pencil (not ink or indelible pencil), clearly describe the change by graphic line and note as required. END OF SECTION 01720 Century Center Water Softener Replacement © Copyright, M/E Design Services South Bend, Indiana September 5, 2023 GUARANTEES AND WARRANTIES 01740-1 SECTION 01740 GUARANTEES AND WARRANTIES PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 SUMMARY A. Provide guarantees and warranties as defined in the General and Supplemental General Conditions of the Contract Documents. Provide additional guarantees and warranties as outlined elsewhere in the Specifications. B. The Contractor shall guarantee the work for a period of one (1) year from the date of acceptance (final completion) by the Owner, except where a longer guarantee is specified and will thus control, and leave the work in perfect order at completion. C. Disclaimers and Limitations: Manufacturer's disclaimers and limitations on product warranties do not relieve the Contractor of the warranty on the work that incorporates the product, nor does it relieve the suppliers, manufacturers and subcontractors required to countersign special warranties with the Contractor. 1.2 WARRANTY REQUIREMENTS A. When correcting warranted work that has failed, remove and replace other work that has been damaged as a result of such failure or that must be removed and replaced to provide access for a correction of warranted work. B. When work covered by warranty has failed and been corrected by replacement or re-building, reinstate the warranty by written endorsement. C. Written warranties made to the Owner are in addition to implied warranties and shall not eliminate the duties, obligations, right and remedies otherwise available under law, nor shall warranty period be interpreted as limitations on time in which the Owner can enforce such duties, obligations, rights or remedies. 1.3 SUBMITTALS A. This submission shall include Contractor's warranty on all work covered by the project, along with copies of warranties specified elsewhere in the Construction Documents for equipment and systems. The warranty period for this project shall not begin until certification for final project acceptance has been made by the Contractor and approved by the Engineer. END OF SECTION 01740 SECTION 15010 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS PART 1: GENERAL 1.1 GENERAL A. The work is subject to the requirements of the Request for Quote and associated Specifications. These are hereby included by reference. The Contractor is directed to examine all portions of the Bid Documents as they pertain to the Work and to include all costs in Bid. B. Provide all required labor, materials, equipment and Contractor services necessary for the complete operational installation of equipment indicated herein and on the Drawings, complete with all related services. Review all existing building conditions as they relate to mechanical work and include costs in bid. Coordinate requirements with other Trades as required. C. All Work shall be performed by experienced personnel qualified to carry out the Work in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations, local codes and as specified herein. The Contractor shall provide appropriate qualifications and records of past experience for personnel and subcontractors when requested by the Engineer for review and approval. D. Responsibility for coordination with other trades is the responsibility of all trades. 1.2 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS A. The Drawings, together with these specifications, are an integral part of the Contract. What is called for in one is as binding as if called for in both. In case of conflict, the greater quantity or better quality is to prevail, subject to the approval of the Engineer. B. Drawings are diagrammatic and generally indicative of the work. Piping and systems shall follow arrangement as much as possible, however actual field conditions shall dictate. Provide necessary modifications to meet field conditions and avoid conflict with other trades. If resolution cannot be reached without compromising the design intent, these conflicts shall be presented (in writing if requested) to the Engineer for resolution. C. Mechanical and Electrical Drawings are not to be scaled for the purpose of equipment installation. All measurements to be derived from shop drawings and coordinated with field conditions. All measurements must be verified. The Contractor is responsible for all work fitting into place in a satisfactory and workmanlike manner. D. Arrange work for maximum clearance and accessibility to all work of this as well as other trades and existing conditions. E. Insufficient information or description of materials or labor which prevents the acceptance of these plans and specifications as sufficient to complete the work must be reported to the Engineer prior to submitting a bid. The Contractor’s bid will be construed 15010 - 1 as an offer to complete all necessary work without additional cost to the Owner. 1.3 CODES, STANDARDS AND PERMITS A. All work shall be in accordance with National, State and Local codes in force at time of bidding. In addition, the Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining all necessary permits and inspection approvals as the work progresses. Any work which is completed without these approvals and found to be unacceptable shall be corrected by the Contractor, at no additional cost. B. The Contractor shall be responsible for payment of all fees associated with inspections, permits and utility connections unless otherwise indicated. 1.4 ELECTRICAL A. For equipment provided under this Division, all internal wiring, automatic control wiring and protective devices associated with work furnished by a Mechanical Trade, shall also be furnished by the Mechanical Contractor/Trade. B. All electrical equipment furnished under this division of the Specifications shall conform to the applicable requirements of Division 16; Electrical. C. Verify voltage and phase characteristics of the electrical service and coordinate with mechanical equipment as required. D. Where electrical ratings of equipment increase over those indicated on the Drawings, this Contractor shall pay additional costs of wiring and electrical equipment for proper electrical service to the equipment. 1.5 DEFINITIONS A. CONCEALED: Embedded in walls, ceilings, floors or other spaces. Not exposed to view. B. FURNISH, PROVIDE: To supply, install, connect and put into operation. To provide. C. PIPING: Pipe, fittings, valves, supports, appurtenances, drains, controls and insulation as required for a complete and operating system. D. WORK: Piping, equipment and coordination as required by the Contract Documents for a complete and operating system. 1.6 SHOP DRAWINGS AND SUBMITTALS A. Provide all submittals as called for in Section 01300 of the Specifications including shop drawings, samples, material lists and Schedule of Value. SHOP DRAWINGS SHALL BE COMPLETELY REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE CONTRACTOR AND TRADE FURNISHING THE EQUIPMENT (INDICATED BY THE CONTRACTORS APPROVAL STAMP) PRIOR TO SUBMITTING TO THE ENGINEER. 15010 - 2 B. Provide shop drawings for all items of Mechanical Equipment (water softening and related equipment, piping, valves, pipe insulation). C. Review and approval of shop drawings by the Engineer is for general conformity to design intent only. This review does not authorize changes to the contract sum or relieve the Contractor in any way of his contract obligations. D. Substitutions: 1. When a material, product, or method is listed in the Specifications or on the Drawings, it shall be considered the basis of design. Where "or equal" is indicated, other products shall be considered acceptable provided that they meet the design intent (as interpreted by the Engineer) and fit in the available space. Where "or approved equal" is indicated, other products will be considered acceptable provided that they are submitted to and approved by the Engineer (prior to bidding). 2. Where indicated herein or on drawings, “Approved Equal” shall mean Engineer approved equal. 3. Equipment which will not fit into the proposed rough opening or which will not fit into the assigned space will not be acceptable. 1.7 RECORD DRAWINGS A. Maintain accurate records of all changes made during construction. Provide a neatly marked set of prints to the Engineer at completion of the project indicating all field changes. Contractor shall save one set of prints for this purpose in order to neatly coordinate and transfer all marks made on field sets. 1.8 WORKMANSHIP A. All materials and equipment shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations, as approved by the Engineer to conform with the Contract Documents. B. Provide testing and start-up for all equipment as recommended by Manufacturer unless directed otherwise. 1.9 SUPERVISION A. Have a thoroughly competent superintendent in charge of the work at all times, experienced in the work to be done under this Contract. Replace anyone not deemed capable by the Engineer upon request immediately, by one who is satisfactory. A satisfactory superintendent, once assigned, is not to be removed without the consent of the Engineer. 1.10 OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS AND INSTRUCTION 15010 - 3 A. Provide complete Installation, Operating, and Maintenance Instructions as outlined in these specifications. Manuals shall include complete parts lists, operating instructions, copies of original shop drawings, Subcontractor Lists, Warranties, Warnings and other associated items as required. Generic instructions shall highlight applicable sections when needed to differentiate from non-relevant equipment. Provide documents as PDF files. Provide completed information on two (2) duplicate thumb drives. B. Upon completion of the Work and at a designated time, provide instructions to the Owner's representative in Operation and Maintenance of all mechanical equipment. Notify Engineer of scheduled time and place. Provide minimum training as follows, in two sessions if requested, and provide additional time as needed and as required for warranty work if problems are encountered: Water Softening Equipment---------------2 hours (total) C. Turn over to Owner all tools supplied with equipment. Mark each item and identify use and function. 1.11 GUARANTEES AND WARRANTIES A. All labor, materials and equipment shall be guaranteed by the Contractor and warranted by the manufacturer for a period of one year from the date of final acceptance by the Owner, unless longer period is specified for specific equipment. B. The Contractor shall make all necessary repairs, alterations and system adjustments during the guarantee period as may be required by the Owner or Engineer for correct system operation and to comply with the Drawings and Specifications. These repairs and alterations shall be at no additional cost to the Owner. C. The Owner reserves the right to make emergency system repairs without voiding the Contractor’s guarantee. END OF SECTION 15010 - 4 SECTION 15050 BASIC MATERIALS AND METHODS PART 1: GENERAL 1.1 SCOPE A. This section of the Specifications is intended to describe basic materials and methods to be used for complete installation of the Work. Refer also to individual sections of these Specifications and to the Drawings for detailed descriptions of systems. PART 2: PRODUCTS 2.1 MATERIALS A. All materials shall be new, first quality and free from defects. Where applicable, products shall bare the manufacturers name or trademark, model number, serial number and in the case of piping, wiring and associated items shall bare the nationally recognized Standard for design (i.e. ASTM A53). 2.2 PIPE LABELS A. Labels as approved by Engineer, complete with flow arrows. Labels shall be self adhering type with colors, system designation and sizes as recommended by manufacturer. 1. Acceptable Manufacturers: a. Seton b. Brimar c. Electromark d. Or approved equal B. Pipe services shall include, but not be limited to: 1. Domestic Cold 2. Domestic Cold (Soft) 2.3 SLEEVES AND FIRESTOPPING A. Provide fire caulk/sealer at all fire rated walls and draft stops and all penetrations in accordance with UL requirements. Contractor making penetration shall be responsible for sleeving and fire caulking/sealing. Contractor shall be responsible for the proper sizing of the sleeves and core drilled holes so that they are at least 1 ½ inch larger in diameter than the penetrating item or as specifically required by the fire stopping system being utilized. Sleeves and core-drilled holes made excessively large or made and not used shall be firestopped. 15050 - 1 1. Acceptable Manufacturers a. 3M b. Hilti c. Thunderline d. Or approved equal B. For plastic pipe penetrating fire rated walls, ceilings or floors provide intumescent fire stop and appurtenances installed in accordance with UL requirements. 1. Acceptable Manufacturers a. 3-M b. Hilti c. Thunderline d. or approved equal PART 3: EXECUTION 3.1 CLEANING AND ADJUSTING A. Clean and adjust all work at completion of project. Where required, coordinate cleaning schedule with other Trades. Protect work as required. B. Clean and flush all piping systems and verify that all plumbing traps, fixtures and floor drains are clean and clear. Disinfect potable water systems as specified hereinafter. Clean construction dust, metal cuttings, grease and other debris from plenums, coils and other related equipment. Pay particular attention to cleaning (and polishing where applicable) of exposed equipment, pipes and ductwork in finished areas. 3.2 COORDINATION A. Coordinate routing of piping and ductwork prior to starting installation. 3.3 CUTTING AND PATCHING A. Lay out work carefully in advance, and where cutting channeling, chasing or drilling of floors, walls, partitions, ceilings or other surfaces is necessary for the proper installation, support, or anchorage of mechanical equipment, the work is to be carefully done and any damage to the building, piping, or equipment repaired by skilled mechanics of the trades involved, at no additional cost to the Owner. B. The Contractor is responsible for cutting and patching. Patching shall match existing conditions. Review any concerns about acceptable patching materials, and patching methods, with General Contractor and Engineer, as required. Minimize cutting and damage to surrounding materials as much as possible. Throughout the building the Contractor shall carefully verify existing structural conditions, and shall avoid damage to structural building elements. 15050 - 2 3.4 EXPANSION A. Install piping to allow for proper expansion and movement. Provide expansion loops and offsets as required to minimize pipe stresses. Provisions for expansion shall meet the requirements of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code and Pressure Piping Standards. Where space is limited or where expansion can not be accommodated as indicated above provide expansion joints. 3.5 PIPING A. Work shown is diagrammatic and shall be installed as required to meet field conditions. Work shall not be closed up prior to completion of inspection and testing. 3.6 PIPE AND SYSTEM IDENTIFICATION A. All pipe and pipe coverings shall be labeled with system description and flow direction. Labels shall be as previously specified. B. Labels shall be placed at twenty foot (20') intervals on all pipes, at each branch connection and adjacent to each valve or piece of equipment. C. Labels shall be applied after completion of painting in area. Care shall be taken to insure that surfaces are clean and free of dust before application. 3.7 TESTING A. Furnish all materials, supplies, labor and power required for testing. Make preliminary test and prove work satisfactory. Notify Engineer in ample time to be present for final testing of all piping. Tests shall be performed prior to concealing, covering or insulating work. Repair any defects, or if required by Engineer, replace defective work with new without additional cost to Owner. B. Make tests in stages if so ordered by Engineer to facilitate work of others. Provide additional materials required for partial tests without cost to Owner. C. Contractor shall be responsible for work of other trades disturbed or damaged by tests and/or repair of work. Damaged work shall be returned to its original condition or replaced without additional costs to the Owner D. Perform additional tests as may be required under other sections of the Specifications or required by current local, state or federal regulations and include all costs in the bid. E. Unless specified otherwise, all piping shall be hydrostatically tested to 150 psig. Disconnect and cap off piping connection to equipment not rated for such test pressures. Retest system at lower allowable pressure with equipment reconnected after remainder of system has been proven. Tests shall be two (2) hours in duration during which time systems shall show no signs of leakage. No repair work shall be conducted on system being tested during test. 15050 - 3 3.8 ACCESSIBILITY A. Arrange all work for maximum accessibility for operation, maintenance and repair. Also install clear of windows, doors and other openings. Maintain maximum headroom. 3.9 PROTECTION A. Contractor shall be responsible for work and equipment until finally inspected, tested, approved and turned over to Owner. After delivery, and before and after installation, protect work against theft, injury or damage. Carefully store material and equipment received on site which are not immediately installed. Close open ends of work with temporary covers or plugs during construction to prevent entry of foreign material. Any extra cost caused by loss or damage to equipment or systems shall be borne by the Contractor. END OF SECTION 15050 - 4 SECTION 15110 PIPE AND FITTINGS PART 1: GENERAL 1.1 PIPING A. Provide all piping in accordance with the following requirements unless otherwise specified. PART 2: PRODUCTS 2.1 MATERIAL SCHEDULE A. Potable Water: 1. Pipe: a. Seamless Type "L" hard copper, ASTM B88. 2. Fittings: a. Wrought copper solder joint fittings, ASTM B61, ANSI B16.22. PART 3: EXECUTION 3.1 INSTALLATION A. Run piping straight and direct as possible, parallel with walls, partitions and other piping and neatly spaced for service and insulation. Hang piping at or in ceiling from construction above, as close as possible to bottom of slabs, beams, etc. Maintain maximum headroom at all times. B. Remove all foreign matter from piping before installation. C. Pipe shall be cut accurately to measurements established at building, and shall be worked into place without springing or forcing. D. Arrange piping for maximum accessibility for maintenance and repair, and to properly clear windows, doors and other openings. E. No exposed chrome plated piping shall show tool marks or more than one (1) thread at fittings. Fittings, valves and hangers on chrome plated piping shall be chrome plated. F. Use reducing fittings for changes in pipe sizes. G. Provide dielectric couplings wherever copper and ferrous pressure pipe and/or fittings meet. 15110 - 1 3.2 UNIONS A. Provide unions (or flanged connections) where indicated and in connections to all equipment, apparatus and specialties. Locate unions (or flanged connections) between shut-off valves and equipment. B. Screwed unions shall be ground joint type, for copper tubing; all brass, for steel - malleable iron with brass seats; galvanized or black, same as piping in which used. 3.3 EXPANSION A. Install piping so as to permit thermal expansion and movement at building expansion joints, without damage. Provide sufficient expansion loops, offsets, changes in direction and swing connections to keep stresses within limits set by ASME Code for pressure piping. 3.4 JOINTS A. Make solder joints for copper tubing associated with potable water with non-corrosive lead-free flux and lead free solder in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and by thoroughly competent workmen. Clean, debur and ream ends of pipe after cutting and before application of flux. END OF SECTION 15110 - 2 SECTION 15120 VALVES PART 1: GENERAL 1.1 SCOPE A. Furnish all valves indicated, specified or required for satisfactory operation and complete control of systems and equipment. Furnish shut-off valves in all branch connections to mains and at inlets and outlets of all equipment. 1.2 REQUIREMENTS A. Valves shall have the manufacturer's name or trademark and working pressure cast into the body of the valve. Unless otherwise noted, valves shall have minimum rating of 125 pound WSP. Valves shall not be smaller than line size except where specifically noted or approved. B. Except as noted, valves shall be as manufactured by Apollo, Conbraco, Watts, Victaulic or Nibco. Valves shall be of one (1) manufacturer for each type of valve. C. Valves shall be compatible with piping and fluid characteristics for system on which they are installed. D. On copper piping systems, equivalent sweat solder and valves from the same manufacturer may be used on 2" and smaller piping, provided that seats, discs, stems, wedges, etc., are removed during soldering of valve. E. Valve packing and trim shall be asbestos free. 1.3 USAGE A. Vent, shut-off or stop valves shall be ball or butterfly type. Ball valves may be used on 2" or smaller line sizes. Butterfly valves may be used on 2-1/2" and larger line sizes. PART 2: PRODUCTS 2.1 BUTTERFLY VALVES A. Butterfly valves 2-1/2" through 36" for “lead-free” domestic water shall be fully lugged. The body shall have an extended neck for insulation. The disc shall be made of aluminum bronze or stainless steel. The seat shall be EPT or EPDM, having a temperature range of -20 deg. F to +275 deg. F. The seat shall employ a rigid back-up ring and have a shutoff rating of 200 psi. Upper and lower reinforced bearings shall be used to prevent shaft seizure. Valves 4" and larger shall have a wheel operator with gear or worm connection. 15120 - 1 2.2 BALL VALVES A. Two inches (2") and smaller for domestic water shall have a bronze body with reinforced Teflon seats and 316 stainless steel ball. All valves will have a minimum rating of 600 psi WOG, cold non-shock. Valves shall comply with current edition of Federal Specification WW-V-35 Type II Class 3. Apollo 70-100 or 70-200 series, Crane 9302, Powell 4201T, Lunkenheimer 700-SP or Stockham S-216-BR-R-T. On insulated piping systems provide extended neck type operators. PART 3: EXECUTION 3.1 INSTALLATION A. Install all valves in the open position, close only after system has been flushed, drained and refilled. Foreign materials found imbedded in seating surfaces will require installation of new trim or replacement with new valve at the Contractor's expense. B. No valve shall be installed with its stem below the horizontal. Where indicated or required for inaccessible overhead valves, furnish chain-operated handwheels, including rustproof chain and chain guide. C. Provide drain valves at all low points in piping systems. Valve shall be 3/4" hose bibb type, 125 wsp. END OF SECTION 15120 - 2 SECTION 15140 SUPPORTS AND ANCHORS PART 1: GENERAL 1.1 SCOPE A. Provide all hangers, supports and anchors in accordance with the following, unless otherwise indicated or detailed. B. Support systems shall be designed to allow for required pipe expansion and system movement. . PART 2: PRODUCTS 2.1 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS A. Provide hangers and supports for all pieces of mechanical equipment and piping as indicated or detailed. Grinnell, F & S, Uni-Strut or equal. The equipment loads shall be supported from the building structural system only at panel points, refer to structural drawings and details. Hangers shall be of adequate size to allow pipe insulation to run continuous through hanger. B. For piping run near floor: Pipe standards with base flanges and adjustable top yokes. Piping close to walls: Special wrought brackets of approved design. Piping in bar-joist: bulb rail clamp or beam clamp of approved design. All other piping: Heavy forged steel adjustable hanger of approved design. C. Provide approved rollers for hangers and supports for all hot water supply and return piping mains 4 inches and larger. D. Where necessary, because of vibration or to prevent lifting due to expansion, provide spring suspension hangers of approved design. E. All hangers and supports shall provide for two inches (2") of vertical adjustment. F. Provide insulated piping at hangers and supports with shields, Elcen #240 or approved equal. Where used in conjunction with rollers, shields shall be provided with maximum rib spacing to allow proper movement. Pipe insulation will run continuous through hangers. Coordinate as required. 2.2 ANCHORS A. Anchor horizontal piping where indicated and wherever necessary to localize expansion to prevent undue strain on branches. Anchors: Heavy forged construction, entirely separate from supports. 15140 - 1 B. Provide slide type supports where only lateral control is required. PART 3: EXECUTION 3.1 SUPPORT A. Provide supports for horizontal piping (copper or ferrous) at intervals as follows (but not less than one per branch): HANGER SPACING TABLE Pipe (inches) Rod (inches) Steel Pipe Spacing (feet) Copper Pipe Spacing (feet) ½ and 3/4 3/8 6 5 1 and 1 1/4 3/8 8 6 1 1/2 and 2 3/8 10 8 2 ½½11 8 3 ½12 10 4 and 5 5/8 16 12 6 3/4 16 12 B. Spacing for hangers on plastic piping shall be in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations based on maximum system temperature plus ten (10) degrees. C. Where hangers or shields come in contact with non-ferrous metallic piping, provide plastic or rubber pipe guides or plastic or copper coated pipe components for portion in contact with piping. D. Support vertical piping at every floor level or at least every twenty-five feet (25') by heavy iron extension pipe clamps having bolts on each side and ends having equal bearing on structure. Support base of vertical piping by hanger placed on horizontal branch close to riser or base fitting set on foundation. Provide intermediate iron or plastic supports as required for smaller piping and rough-ins to prevent sagging and vibration. E. Support piping independently at all pumps, tanks and all other equipment so that equipment is not stressed by piping weight or expansion. F. Supports of wire, rope, wood, chain, strap, perforated bar, or any other makeshift device are not permitted. G. Contractor shall be responsible for proper location of all concrete inserts and anchor rods. 15140 - 2 H. Provide any additional structural steel that may be required for proper installation of hangers, anchors, guides and supports. I. Anchor vertical piping wherever indicated or necessary to prevent undue strain on offsets and branches. Anchors: Heavy steel clamps securely bolted or welded to pipes. Extension ends shall bear on building construction and wherever they are close to beams, shall be bent under top flange. 3.2 PAINTING A. Hangers, supports, and fasteners shall be primed and painted. In lieu of this, these shall be zinc plated. END OF SECTION 15140 - 3 SECTION 15250 MECHANICAL INSULATION PART 1: GENERAL 1.1 GENERAL A. Provide insulation for all piping, as specified or indicated. B. Taper back and neatly finish insulation adjacent to flanges, unions, valves, manholes, handholds, nameplates, and at other locations where edge of insulation is outstanding. On cold water systems, insulate all fittings and appurtenances. C. All fiberglass insulation is to have a minimum density of three pounds (3#) per cubic foot, unless otherwise noted. D. All piping insulation shall have a minimum of 4.0 to 4.6 thermal resistance. E. Insulating materials shall have a flame spread rating less than 25 and smoke developed and fuel contributed rating of less than 50. Test shall be in accordance with ASTM E84. F. Runouts shall be identified as the section of piping not exceeding twelve feet (12') in length from the mains or laterals to individual coils or plumbing fixtures. PART 2: PRODUCTS 2.1 PIPING A. Insulations shall be as manufactured by Knauf, Owens-Corning, Manville, Certain-Teed, or approved equal. 1. At Contractor's option, pre-molded PVC fitting covers as manufactured by Zeston, Inc., or equal, may be used in lieu of finished covering specified. B. Valves, Fittings and Flanges on Domestic Cold Water Piping: 1. Equal to adjacent piping, full thickness of insulation. 2. Removable insulation covers for valves C. Domestic Cold Water: 1. One and one half inch (1.5") thick fiberglass or closed-cell foam with all service jacket. 2.2 SOFTENER TANKS A. One inch (1") thick foamed plastic with all seams sealed with adhesive recommended by manufacturer. 15250 - 1 PART 3: EXECUTION 3.1 INSTALLATION A. Insulate no piping, ducts or equipment until tested and approved for tightness. All piping and ducts shall be dry when covered. B. Extend insulation continuous through hangers, wall and floor sleeves. Provide rigid insulation at all hangers of length at least equal to saddle. C. Protect all materials before and after installation from weather, heavy construction, etc. END OF SECTION 15250 - 2 SECTION 15420 WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM PART 1: GENERAL 1.1 SCOPE A. Revised domestic water system, for installation of water softening equipment. 1.2 ELECTRICAL A. All electrical equipment furnished under this Section of the Specifications shall conform to applicable provisions of Division 16, Electrical Specifications. B. Provide control wiring as required for a complete operational system, as recommended by the unit manufacturer. PART 2: PRODUCTS 2.1 PIPE AND FITTINGS A. Refer to Section 15110. 2.2 WATER SOFTENER A. Acceptable Manufacturers: 1. Puritan System with Clack controllers 2. Approved equal B. Furnish and install, as shown on the Drawings, commercial type water softening equipment of the high capacity, resin mineral type consisting of triple pressure units and a single salt tank with the necessary controls for fully automatic operation, together with all needed auxiliaries as specified or shown on the Plans, including the necessary pipes, valves and fittings. The system shall be factory assembled, and fabricated by a manufacturer regularly engaged in the production of water treatment equipment. C. Softener shell shall be constructed of best grade tank steel, welded construction. Shell shall be provided with supporting legs, necessary pipe connections, and built-in distributor and collector system. D. Equipment: 1. The tank(s) shall have threaded openings for pipe connections andshall be rated for a minimum of 100 psig working pressure and 150 psig test pressure. The tank(s) shall have their exterior and interior protected with a hot dipped galvanized application after fabrication. A minimum freeboard of 50% shall be 15420 - 1 provided for backwash expansion above the normal ion exchange resin bed level. 2. Provide cold-set epoxy internal lining with a minimum of 10-12 mils DFT. 3. Provide epoxy finish over exterior tank and valve surfaces. 4. Upper Distributor: a. The upper distribution system shall be a single point baffle constructed to evenly disperse water over softening media. 5. Lower Distributor: a. The lower distributor system shall be of the hub and radial type design, with slotted full flow non-corroding, non-clogging replaceable strainers and covered with a subfill of washed gravel. 6. Main Controller/Valve Unit (one per tank): a. Self contained, automated and communicating package with all timing and sequencing controls for each softener. Clack WS3. Valve shall be lead free brass. Complete with back-lighted LCD touch screen with key pad. Manufacturer to provide required interconnecting cables, programming and MODBUS communications. An automatic backwash control shall be provided to maintain a proper backwash and fast flush flows over wide variations of operating pressure. b. The controls shall include an automatic regeneration timer having the capability of providing site adjustable regeneration steps of backwash, brine injection, brine displacement, flush and return to service. Screen shall display the current status of the system. c. Controllers shall also allow metered water activation and time of day delay function. 7. Brine System: a. The brine system shall be platform type with a dry salt storage compartment and a saturated brine compartment sufficient for at least four regenerations at full salting. The tank shall be of polyethylene construction (3/8"), or fiberglass (3/16"), with cover. Complete with required float controls and related accessories. 8. Resin: a. Resin shall be of a premium grade high capacity selected for enhanced iron removal capabilities in addition to softening. It shall be stable over the entire pH range, have good resistance to bead fracture, and be 15420 - 2 insoluble in all common solvents. The resin shall be capable of 30,000 grains per cubic foot capacity when regenerated with 15 lbs. NaCl.Resin. E. ACCESSORIES 1. Pressure gauge for soft water outlet. 2. Sampling cocks for hard water inlet and soft water outlet. F. FIELD SERVICE 1. The services of a factory authorized service representative shall be provided to supervise, inspect and provide operator training as required for initial start-up and system operation. 2. Provide reinspection of system operation and function, through a factory authorized service representative, to be conducted six months and twelve months after project completion. 3. Provide a Water-Hardness Testing Set: Manufacturer's standard testing apparatus and chemicals with testing procedure instructions and metal container suitable for wall mounting. G. INSTRUCTIONS AND START UP 1. Provide necessary time to start up equipment and explain operation to owner. 2. Provide 3 sets of O & M manuals. Submit full and complete drawings of the installation 3. Equipment shall be left when accepted by the Owner, with fresh charge of brine and mineral reactivated. The Contractor shall instruct operating personnel in the correct procedure for best operation H. GUARANTEES 1. Attrition loss of mineral shall be guaranteed not to exceed 3% per year for a period of three (3) years. 2. The manufacturer guarantees that, under actual operating conditions, the mineral shall not be washed out of the system during the service run or backwashing period; and that the turbidity and color of the effluent, by reason of passing through the softener system, shall not be greater than the incoming water; and that the underdrain system, gravel and minerals shall not become fouled, either with turbidity or by dirt, rust or scale from the softening system while operating as noted in the manufacturer’s instructions. 3. All equipment and service shall be guaranteed for a period of one (1) year from the date of acceptance. 15420 - 3 4. Pressure tanks shall include a five (5) year pro-rated warranty, from the date of final acceptance. I. Project Data: Specified Hardness: PPM as CaCO3 460 System Design, GPM Continuous Flow 175 Maximum Pressure Drop Continuous PSI 15 System Design, GPM Peak Flow 250 Maximum Pressure Drop Continuous PSI 25 System Design, Gallons per Day (maximum) 25,000/24Hrs. Softener Capacity (per vessel)grains hardness 600,000 Hours per Day:24 Entering Water Temperature:50 Salt Dosage: Pounds per Cubic Foot 15 J. Electric Wiring: 1. Softener supplier shall complete wiring to softener. Include necessary wiring and power for softener controls. PART 3: EXECUTION 3.1 INSTALLATION AND COORDINATION A. Verify exact layout requirements, and accessibility requirements for each item of equipment. Make necessary modifications to layout in field, to assure accessibility and clearances. B. All work shall be in accordance with manufacturers’ installation requirements and additional code requirements. C. Maintain adequate service clearance around all equipment, including the work of other trades. D. Provide electrical wiring as required for the installation per the Indiana Electrical Code. END OF SECTION 15420 - 4 SECTION 16000 ELECTRICAL PART 1: GENERAL 1.1 SCOPE A. The work indicated in this division is subject to the requirements of the Request for Quote Instructions To Bidders and General Conditions. These are hereby included by reference. The Contractor is directed to examine all portions of the Bid Documents as they pertain to the Work covered by this division of the Specifications and to include all costs in Bid for all Electrical Work as called for by the complete Bid Documents. B. Provide all required labor, materials, equipment and Contractor services necessary for the complete installation of equipment indicated herein and on the Drawings complete with all related services. Review all existing building conditions as they relate to Electrical work and include costs in bid. Coordinate requirements with other Trades as required. 1.2 CODES, STANDARDS AND PERMITS A. All work shall be in accordance with National, State and Local codes in force at time of bidding. Including but not limited to the Indiana Construction Rules and the National Electrical Code. In addition the Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining all necessary permits and inspection approvals as the work progresses. Any work which is completed without these approvals and found to be unacceptable shall be corrected by the Contractor, at no additional cost. 1.3 PAINTING AND FINISHING A. Touch up marred surfaces of equipment housing with enamel of a color to match. 1.4 DEMOLITION A. The condition of the site, buildings and surroundings shall be accepted as found. Responsibility for conditions are solely the responsibility of the Contractor. F. Work practices and job conditions shall meet all State, Federal and Local requirements to protect life and property. H. Verify work to be performed before proceeding. Work to remain shall be protected and if damaged shall be restored to like new condition. Coordinate demolition with other trades as required. Items indicated for demolition shall be completely removed, hauled off-site and disposed of properly at no additional cost to the Owner. 16000 - 1 PART 2: PRODUCTS 2.1 RACEWAYS A. Provide and install raceways as required for the new work. All conduits will be concealed below grade or within the structural elements of the building. Raceways will be Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT) as allowed by the NEC. 2.2 CONDUCTORS A. Conductors will be THHN, THWN, or XHHW, sized as indicated and installed in accordance with the NEC. No. 12 AWG will be the minimum conductor size allowed for branch circuit wiring. Branch circuit lengths exceeding one hundred feet (100') for 120- volt circuits will have a minimum wire size of No. 10 AWG. B. Class 1 remote-control and signal circuit conductors will not be less than No. 14 AWG. Class 2 low-energy remote-control and signal circuit conductors will not be less than No. 16 AWG. 2.3 WIRING DEVICES A. Provide wiring devices and plates as indicated by the Contract Documents. Unless otherwise indicated, devices will be standard NEMA configurations for the particular application. B. All devices and plates will be specification grade, 20-amp minimum, unless otherwise indicated or required. Device shall be brown. Cover plate shall be galvanized stamped steel. C. Provide devices as manufactured by Cooper Wiring, Hubbell, General Electric or Pass & Seymour. 2.4 OVERCURRENT PROTECTION A. Provide new overcurrent protection as indicated on the Drawings. B. New circuit breakers installed in existing panelboards shall be of the same manufacturer as the panelboard and suitable for use in the panelboard. 2.5 GROUNDING AND BONDING A. Provide grounding conductors in all metallic and nonmetallic raceways. Note; that grounding conductors are not indicated on the Drawings (where wire counts are shown) but are required to be provided in all raceways. 16000 - 2 PART 3: EXECUTION 3.1 COORDINATION A. Install all equipment in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations, UL listing requirements and accepted practices. B. Where circuits are added or changed in existing panelboards, provide new typed schedule. 3.2 RECORD DRAWING A. Provide Electrical record drawings as called for in Division 1 and include all pertinent information not shown and all changes from the original plans: route of all underground and overhead feed conduits from the main switchboard to the various panels and equipment; interconnecting conduits between branch circuit, junction boxes, and panels (actual route of conduit is not required, only how the various branch items are interconnected with conduit and number of wires); circuit numbers for all items where they do not agree with the plans. Circuit numbers on record drawings and panelboard directories must agree. 3.3 WORKMANSHIP A. Install all materials and equipment in a neat and workmanlike manner and in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations, as approved by the Engineer to conform with the Contract Documents. 3.4 GUARANTEES AND WARRANTIES A. The Contractor shall make all necessary repairs and alterations during the guarantee period as may be required by the Owner or Engineer for correct system operation and to comply with the Drawings and Specifications. These repairs and alterations shall be at no additional cost to the Owner. C. The Owner reserves the right to make emergency system repairs without voiding the Contractor's guarantee. END OF SECTION 16000 - 3 ME1.1LOWER LEVEL PLAN (ZONE B)SCALE: 1/4" = 1'-0"NORTHNORTHLOWER LEVEL PLAN (ZONES A & B)SCALE: 1/16" = 1'-0"WS-1””””” ME1.2 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AGENDA ITEM REVIEW REQUEST FORM Date 09/21/2023 Name Patrick Sherman Department Public Works BPW Date 09/26/2023 Phone Extension 5601 Review and Approval Required Prior to Submittal to Board Diversity Compliance and Inclusion Officer Officer Name BPW Attorney Attorney Name Michael Schmidt Dept. Attorney Attorney Name Purchasing Mickey Lovy Check the Appropriate Item Type – Required for All Submissions Professional Services Agreement Contract Proposal Open Market Contract Amendment/Addendum Special Purchase, QPA Bid Opening Bid Award Req. to Advertise Title Sheet Quote Opening Quote Award Reject Bids/Quotes Proposal Opening C/O & PCA No. PCA Chg. Order, No. Traffic Control Resolution Other: Ease./Encroach Required Information Company or Vendor Name TBD New Vendor Yes If Yes, Approved by Purchasing No MBE/WBE Contractor MBE WBE Completed E-Verify Form Attached Yes No Project Name Century Center Water Softener Project Number PROJ00000429 Funding Source PR-00027808 Account No. 456-10-101-121-444000--PROJ00000446 Amount TBD Terms of Contract Lump Sum Quote Purpose/Description New commercial water softener system for the Century Center. For Change Orders Only Amount of Increase Decrease $ ($ ) Previous Amount $ Current Percent of Change: Increase Decrease % ( %) New Amount $ Total Percent of Change: Increase Decrease % ( %) Time Extension Amount: New Completion Date: X BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AGENDA ITEM REVIEW REQUEST FORM Date 10/05/2023 Name Patrick Sherman Department Public Works BPW Date 10/10/2023 Phone Extension 5601 Review and Approval Required Prior to Submittal to Board Diversity Compliance and Inclusion Officer Officer Name BPW Attorney Attorney Name Michael Schmidt Dept. Attorney Attorney Name Purchasing Mickey Lovy Check the Appropriate Item Type – Required for All Submissions Professional Services Agreement Contract Proposal Open Market Contract Amendment/Addendum Special Purchase, QPA Bid Opening Bid Award Req. to Advertise Title Sheet Quote Opening Quote Award Reject Bids/Quotes Proposal Opening C/O & PCA No. PCA Chg. Order, No. Traffic Control Resolution Other: Ease./Encroach Required Information Company or Vendor Name DA Dodd LLC New Vendor Yes If Yes, Approved by Purchasing No MBE/WBE Contractor MBE WBE Completed E-Verify Form Attached Yes No Project Name Century Center Water Softener Project Number PROJ00000429 Funding Source PR-00027808 Account No. 456-10-101-121-444000--PROJ00000446 Amount $69,700.00 Terms of Contract Lump Sum Quote Purpose/Description New commercial water softener system for the Century Center. For Change Orders Only Amount of Increase Decrease $ ($ ) Previous Amount $ Current Percent of Change: Increase Decrease % ( %) New Amount $ Total Percent of Change: Increase Decrease % ( %) Time Extension Amount: New Completion Date: