1994-_CREATIVE LIGHTING INC_Specifications & Contract Documents• CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
COUNTY OF ORANGE
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
SPECIFICATIONS
AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
BASKETBALL COURT LIGHTS
AT OLD SERRA SCHOOL
(CIP 454)
• Members of the City Council
COLLENE CAMPBELL, MAYOR
GIL JONES GARY L. HAUSDORFER
CAROLYN NASH JEFF VASQUEZ
CITY MANAGER
GEORGESCARBOROUGH
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WILLIAM M. HUBER, P.E.
• THEODORE G. SIMON, P.E.
September 1994
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
BASKETBALL COURT LIGHTS
AT OLD SERRA SCHOOL
(CIP 454)
TITLE
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Notice Inviting Bids............................................................1
Work to be Done.........................................SP-1
BidProposal..................................................................3
Section 1
Schedule of Work Items.........................................................6
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Non -Collusion Affidavit........................................................8
Terms Defined...........................................SP-2
Designation of Sub-Contractors...................................................
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Instructions to Bidders.........................................................10
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BidBond...................................................................14
Water ..................................................
Performance Bond............................................................16
Section 5
Labor & Material Bond........................................................18
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Contract................................................................... 1-4
Work to be Done.........................................SP-1
Section 1
Standard Specifications ....................................
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Section 2
Terms Defined...........................................SP-2
Section 3
Flow and Acceptance of Water ..............................
SP -2
Section 4
Water ..................................................
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Section 5
Insurance and Overhead Costs ...............................
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Section 6
Protection of Existing Utilities ..............................
SP -3
Section 7
Protection of Private Property ...............................
SP -3
Section 8
Construction Zone ........................................
SP -3
Section 9
Pre -Construction Coordination Meeting .......................
SP -4
Section 10
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System ...............
SP -4
Section 11
Basketball Court Pavement Section for Trenches ................
SP -5
Section 12
Archaeology.............................................SP-5
BASKETBALL COURT LIGHTS
AT OLD SERRA SCHOOL
•I(C P 454)
NOTICE INVITING BIDS
Public notice is hereby given that the City of San Juan Capistrano will, up to 2:00 p.m., on the 19th
day of October. 1994, receive sealed proposals or bids for the Basketball Court Lights at Old
SERRA School in accordance with the approved Plans, Specifications, Special Provisions, and the
Standard Specification for Public Works Construction. 1991 Edition, including all supplements
therefore, on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City of San Juan Capistrano, California. Bids
will be received until the time hereinbefore stated at the San Juan Capistrano City Hall, 32400 Paseo
Adelanto, San Juan Capistrano, California.
No bid will be received unless it is made on a proposal provided within these specifications. Each
proposal or bid must be accompanied by a certified check, cash, cashier's check, or bidder's bond
payable to the City of San Juan Capistrano in the sum of not less than ten percent of the total bid
amount.
The bid check, cashier's check or bidder's bond of the successful bidder will be forfeited to the City
of San Juan Capistrano in the event such successful bidder fails to enter into the required contract
within 15 days after the written notice that said contract has been awarded to him for the work.
• A pre-bid conference is scheduled at 10:00 a.m. on the 4th day of October. 1994, at the City offices.
The contractor shall have the opportunity for clarification or interpretation of any point or points of
question within the plans and contract documents or specifications. It is the contractor's
responsibility to be in attendance at this conference to receive any information disclosed during the
proceedings, for the City of San Juan Capistrano shall not disseminate any records of the conference.
Exclusive of written addenda and this pre-bid conference, the City of San Juan Capistrano shall not
be responsible for any instructions, explanations, or interpretation of the plans, specifications, and
contract documents presented to the bidders in any manner.
The successful bidder, simultaneously with the execution of the contract, will be required to furnish
a Faithful Performance Bond equal in the amount of one -hundred percent (100%) of the contract
price. The surety bond company must be selected from among the surety companies set forth in the
Standard Specifications.
The City Council reserves the right to reject any and all bids received and to compare the relative
merits of the respective bids and to choose that, which in the opinion of the City of San Juan
Capistrano, will best serve the interests or needs of the City of San Juan Capistrano.
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A time limit of Thirty (30) calendar days has been set for the completion of the work, from the date
of the Notice to Proceed.
BIDDERS ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT, pursuant to the Labor Code of the State of California,
copies of the prevailing rate of per diem wage„ as determined by the Director of the State
Department of Industrial Relations, are on file in the office of the City Clerk and shall be made
available to any interested party on request.
Copies of plans and specifications are on file in the office of the City Clerk of San Juan Capistrano,
32400 Paseo Adelanto, San Juan Capistrano, California. Copies of the plans and specifications for
use in preparing bids may be obtained at the Office of the City Clerk, San Juan Capistrano, at the
address shown above. One set of plans and specifications is available for each general contractor
proposing to submit a bid for said work. A charge in the amount of $20, non-refundable, is required
for obtaining each set of plans and specifications. There will be a $5 charge for postage and
handling on all plans and specifications mailed.
Each bidder shall state the California Contractor's License number of such bidder so bidding, as no
bid will be accepted from a Contractor who has not been licensed in accordance with the provisions
of the laws of the State of California relating to the licensing of Contractors.
This Notice is hereby given and published by order of the Council members of the City of San Juan
Capistrano and is dated this 6 iz day of k,Cbl( ril �l Qn
CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
LOXOR up
• For the: BASKETBALL COURT LIGHTS AT OLD SERRA SCHOOL (CIP 454)
From:
Contractor
To the Members of the City Council
City of San Juan Capistrano
Gentlemen:
The undersigned, as bidder, declares that he has carefully examined the location of the proposed
work as described, examined the Plans, Specifications, Special Provisions, and the Standard
Specifications for Public Works Construction. 1991 Edition, including all supplements therefore,
read the Instructions to Bidders, and is familiar with all proposal requirements, and hereby proposed
and agrees, if the proposal is accepted, to complete the said construction in accordance with the
Contract Documents, as defined in Section 1-2 of the Standard Specifications, in the time stated
• herein, for the unit price or lump sum given on the following pages of this proposal, amounting to
a total of:
Words Figures
Said amount to include and cover all taxes, the furnishing of all materials, the performing of all the
labor requisite or proper and the providing of all necessary machinery, tools, apparatus, and other
means of construction; also, the performance and completion of all the work in the manner set forth,
described and shown in the Specifications or the drawings for the work.
If the contract is awarded, the undersigned agrees to enter into a contract with the City of San Juan
Capistrano and to commence work within fifteen (15) calendar days from the date of execution
thereof, and to diligently prosecute the work to completion before the expiration of Thim (30)
calendar days.
All bids are to be computed on the basis of the given Estimated Quantities of Work, as indicated in
this proposal, times the unit prices as submitted by the bidders. In case of discrepancy between
• words and figures, the words shall prevail. In case of discrepancy between unit prices and the
extension thereof, the unit price shall prevail and bids will be computed as indicated above and
compared on the basis of corrected totals, given solely as a basis for comparison of bids. It is
• understood that the City does not expressly, nor by implication, agree that the actual amount of work
will correspond therewith, but reserves the right to increase or decrease the amount of any item or
portion of the work or to omit portions of the work as may be deemed expedient by the Engineer.
It is also understood by Bidder that the City of San Juan Capistrano has the right to reject this
proposal or to award a contract to the undersigned at the prices stipulated. If the proposal is rejected,
then any check or cashier's check shall be returned to the undersigned within thirty (30) days. No
bid bonds will be returned. If the proposal is accepted and the undersigned fails to enter into a
contract within fifteen (15) days after the agreement is delivered to him for signature, or within such
further time as may be granted by the Members of the City Council, then said check shall be cashed
or said bond declared forfeit and an amount equal to the difference between the lowest bid and the
next lowest bid who will execute a contract shall be paid into the treasury of the City of San Juan
Capistrano as liquidated damages for the failure of the undersigned to comply with the terms of this
proposal.
Accompanying this proposal is (Insert
• "$ cash," cashier's check, certified check or bidder's bond on the forms from pages 14
and 15 of these Contract Documents, as the case may be), in an amount equal to at least ten percent
(10%) of the total bid.
The following is the name and place of business of the surety company which will furnish the
required bonds as surety if the work is awarded to the undersigned:
Licensed in accordance with an act providing for the registration of contractors -- License No
Signature of Bidder:
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(If an individual, so state. If a firm or co -partnership, state the firm name and give the names of all
individual co-partners composing the firm: President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Manager thereof)
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Dated:
Dated:
Business Address
Telephone Number
Further, the undersigned bidder certifies that he has thoroughly checked the figures set forth in this
proposal, that they are correct to the best of his knowledge and that they constitute his proposal for
the work called out herein.
Dated:
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Signature of Bidder
Telephone Number
SCHEDULE OF WORK ITEMS
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AT OLD SERR A SCHOOL
IP 454)
ITEM
APPROXIMATE
QUANTITY
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
With Unit Price
(Written in Words)
UNIT
PRICE
(In Figures)
TOTAL
AMOUNT
1.
6 Each
Light Pole Footing at $ each
2.
Lump Sum
Light Poles & Fixtures
3.
Lump Sum
Underground Conduits and Wires
4.
Lump Sum
Light Control System
5.
Lump Sum
Electric Panels
6.
Lump Sum
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Total Bid Price (Enter here and on Page 3)
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NON -COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT TO BE EXECUTED BY
BIDDER AND SUBMITTED WITH BID
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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County of )
, being first duly sworn deposes and says that
he is of
the party making the foregoing bid; that such bid is not made in
the interest of or on behalf of any undisclosed person, partnership, company, association,
organization or corporation; that such bid is genuine and not collusive or sham; that said bidder has
not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other bidder to put in a false or sham bid, and has
not directly or indirectly colluded, conspired, connived, or agreed with any bidder or anyone else to
put in a sham bid, or that anyone shall refrain from bidding; that said bidder has not in any manner,
directly or indirectly, sought by agreement, communication or conference with anyone to fix the bid
price of said bidder or of any other bidder, or to fix the bid price of or cost element of such bid price,
or of that of any other bidder, or to secure any advantage against the public body awarding the
contract of anyone interested in the proposed contract; that all statements contained in such bid are
true; and further, that said bidder has not directly or indirectly, submitted his bid price or any
• breakdown thereof, or the contents thereof, or divulged information or data relative thereto, or paid
and will not pay any fee in connection therewith, to any corporation, partnership, company,
association, organization, bid depository, or to any member or agent thereof, or to any other
individual except to any person or persons as have a partnership or other financial interest with said
bidder in this general business.
DATED:
SIGNATURE
On this the day of 19_, before me, the undersigned, a Notary
Public in and for said State, personally appeared
, personally known to me/proved to me on the
basis of satisfactory evidence, to be the person(s) whose name(s) subscribed to the
within instrument, and acknowledge that executed it.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
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Notary Public in and for said State
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DESIGNATION OF SUB -CONTRACTORS
• Submit with Proposal.
In compliance with the Provisions of Section 4100-4107 of the Government Code of the State of
California as amended, the undersigned certifies that he has used the sub -bids of the following listed
sub -contractors in making up his bid, and that the sub -contractors listed will be used for the work
for which they bid, subject to the approval of the Engineer, and in accordance with the applicable
provisions of the Specifications. It is understood and agreed that all those portions of the work
called for in the contract documents for which a sub -contractor is not listed will be performed by the
undersigned through his forces. If no sub -contractors are listed, all bonds and insurance will be
written in the name of the general contractor only.
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Item of Work Sub -contractor Address Phone
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE
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INSTRUCTION TO BIDDERS
Plans, Specifications and other contract documents will be available for examination without charge
and copies may be secured in accordance with the "Notice Inviting Bids."
The bidder is required to examine the site of work, the Proposal, the Plans and the Specifications,
Special Provisions, and the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction. 1991 Edition
including all supplements, very carefully. He shall satisfy himself as to the character, quality and
quantities of the work to be performed, the materials to be furnished and the requirements of the
Contract Documents. The plans for the work show conditions as they are believed to exist, but it is
not to be inferred that all the conditions as shown thereon are actually existent, nor shall the City of
San Juan Capistrano or any of its officers or agents be liable for any loss sustained by the contractor
as a result of any variance between conditions shown on the plans and actual conditions revealed
during examination or progress of the work. The submission of a proposal shall be prima facie
evidence that the bidder has made such an examination.
If any bidder should find discrepancies in, or omissions from the drawings, specifications or other
proposed contract documents, or if he should be in doubt as to the true meaning of any part thereof,
he shall at once make a written request to the Engineer for correction, clarification or interpretation
of the point or points in question. The person submitting such a request shall be responsible for its
prompt delivery.
In the event that the Engineer receives such a request and it should be found that certain essential
information is not clearly and fully set forth, or if the Engineer discovers errors, omissions, or points
requiring clarification in the drawings or documents, a written addendum will be mailed to each
person to whom a set of contract documents has been delivered. The City of San Juan Capistrano will
not be responsible for any instructions, explanations or interpretations of the documents presented to
bidders in any manner other than written addendum.
The effect of all addenda to the contract documents shall be considered in the bid and said addenda
shall be made a part of the contract documents and shall be returned with them. Before submitting
his bid, each bidder shall inform himself as to whether or not any such addenda have been issued, and
• failure to cover in his bid any such addenda issued may render his bid invalid and result in its
rejection.
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• No person, furrn or corporation shall be allowed to make, file or be interested in more than one bid for
the same work unless alternate bids are called for. A person, firm or corporation who has submitted
a sub -proposal to a bidder, or who has quoted prices on materials to a bidder, is not hereby
disqualified from submitting a bid in his own behalf.
Bids to receive consideration shall be in accordance with the following instructions:
A. Bids shall be made only upon the forms provided within these specifications; all bid items
shall be properly filled out; bid prices shall be stated both in words and in figures; and the
signatures of all persons signing shall be in longhand. Where there is a conflict in the words
and the figures, the words shall govern.
B. All prices and notations must be in ink or typewritten. No erasures will be permitted.
Mistakes may be crossed out and corrections typed or written in ink adjacent thereto and must
be initialed in ink by the person or persons signing the bid.
C. Bids shall not contain any recapitulation of the work to be done. Alternate proposals will not
be considered except as required hereinabove. No oral, telegraphic or telephonic proposals
• or modifications will be considered.
D. The City of San Juan Capistrano may require any bidder to furnish a statement of his
experience, financial responsibility, technical ability, equipment and references properly and
fully filled out.
E. Each bidder shall list his proposed sub -contractors on the form accompanying the proposal in
accordance with the provisions of the specifications.
F. Each bidder must accompany his bid with either a cashier's check upon some responsible
bank, or a properly certified check upon such bank, or an approved corporate surety bond
payable to the City of San Juan Capistrano for such a sum of not less than ten percent (10%)
of the aggregate sum of the bid, which check or bond and the monies represented thereby shall
be held by the City of San Juan Capistrano as a guarantee that the bidder, if awarded the
contract, will in good faith enter into such contract and famish the required bonds.
The bidder agrees that, in case of his refusal or failure to execute said contract and give bonds
within the time required by these documents, such check or bond, and the money represented
thereby, shall remain the property of the City of San Juan Capistrano and, if the bidder shall
fail to execute said contract, said surety will pay to the City of San Juan Capistrano the
damages which the City of San Juan Capistrano may suffer by reason of such failure not
• exceeding the sum of ten percent (10%) of the amount of the bid. A bid received and not
accompanied by such cashier's check, certified check or approved bond shall be rejected.
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G. Bids shall be delivered to the City of San Juan Capistrano at the location stipulated on or
• before the day and hour set for the opening of bids, as hereinbefore specified in the "Notice
Inviting Bids." Bids shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope bearing the title of the work, the
name of the bidder, bid opening date and time of bid opening.
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All persons, firms, partnerships or corporations shall be licensed in accordance with the Business and
Professions Code of the State of California and the applicable ordinances of the City and County
before doing any work of any kind.
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Any bidder may withdraw his bid in person or by written request at any time prior to the scheduled
closing time for receipt of bids.
The City of San Juan Capistrano will, in open session, publicly open, examine and declare the bids
• at the time set forth in the "Notice Inviting Bids." Bidders or their authorized representatives are
invited to be present.
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No bidder may withdraw his bid for a period of forty-five (45) days after the date set for the opening
of bids. The contract for the work will either be awarded or the bids rejected within the forty-five (45)
days from the date set for the opening of bids.
The contract for the work will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder complying with these
instructions and with the "Notice Inviting Bids." The City of San Juan Capistrano, however, reserves
the right to reject any or all bids and to waive mere informalities, minor technical errors or
irregularities, obvious clerical errors or erasures.
The bidder to whom the award is made shall execute two copies of the written contract with the City
of San Juan Capistrano and furnish the stipulated bonds, insurance and bid breakdown within fifteen
(15) days after the bid opening date. The contract shall be made in the form adopted by the City of
San Juan Capistrano. The release of the successful bidder's surety deposit, as previously stipulated
(page 4), shall be made upon the City of San Juan Capistrano's acceptance of the Labor and Materials
Bond and the Faithful Performance Bond.
• If the bidder to whom the award is made fails to enter the contract as herein provided, the award may
be annulled and an award may be made to the next lowest responsible bidder; and such bidder shall
fulfill every stipulation embraced herein, as if he were the party to whom the first award was made.
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A corporation to which an award is made shall furnish evidence of its corporate existence and
• evidence that the officer signing the contract and bonds for the corporation is duly authorized to do
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The successful bidder, simultaneously with the execution of the Agreement, will be required to furnish
a Labor and Material Bond in a sum not less than one hundred percent (100%) of the total amount
payable by the terms of the contract and a Faithful Performance Bond in a sum not less than one
hundred percent (100%) of the amount of the contract, Said bonds shall be secured from a surety
company selected from the surety companies set forth in the standard specifications. Bonds must be
submitted on the forms contained in these specifications.
The work shall be commenced within fifteen (15) calendar days from the date of issuance of the
Notice to Proceed and shall be diligently prosecuted until completion. A time limit of Thirty (30)
calendar days from the date specified in the Notice to Proceed has been set for completion of the work.
The bidder's attention is directed to the specifications as to provisions for extension of time of
completion and/or assessment of liquidated damages.
No assignment by the Contractor of any contract to be entered into hereunder or any part thereof, or
of funds to be received thereunder by the Contractor, will be recognized by the awarding authority
unless such assignment has had prior approval of the awarding authority and the surety has been given
notice of such assignment in writing and has consented thereto in writing.
Attention is specifically directed to all provisions of the Labor Code of the State of California with
regard to workmen and wages. Wages shall not be less than prevailing wage rates determined by the
City of San Juan Capistrano pursuant to said Code and as listed in the "Notice Inviting Bids."
It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to obtain all necessary permits, bonds and insurance, as
required, for the completion of the project. No extra compensation shall be made therefore.
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BID BOND
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KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that we,
• as PRINCIPAL, and
• as SURETY, hereinafter called Surety, are held and
firmly bound unto the CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Obligee, hereinafter zalied
City, in the sum of $ , for payment whereof Principal and Surety bind
themselves, their heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns, joint!y and
severally, fairly by these presents.
THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION is such that whereas the Principal has
submitted the accompanying bid dated . 19_J for the construction
of for the
City of San Juan Capistrano, Orange County, California.
NOW, THEREFORE, if the Principal shall not withdraw said bid within thirty (30)
• days after the opening of same, and shall, within fifteen (13) days after the agreement
has been presented to him for execution, enter into a written contract with the City in
accordance with the bid as accepted, and if the Principal shall give the required bond
with good and sufficient sureties, or sureties for the faithful performance and proper
fulfillment of such contract and for the protection of laborers and materialmen, or in
the event of the withdrawal of said bid within the periods specified, or the failure to
enter into said contract and give said bond within the time specified, if the Principal
shall within sixty (60) days after request by the City, pay the City the difference
between the amount specified in said bid and the amount for which the City ^nay aroc-jre
the required work and/or supplies if the latter amount be in excess of the former, then
the above obligation shall be void and of no effect, otherwise to remain in full force and
virtue.
Further, as a put of the obligation secured hereby, and in addition to the face
amount specified therefor, there shall be included costs and reasonable expenses and
fees, including reasonable attorney's fees, incurred by City in successfully enforcing such
• obligation, all to be taxed as costs and included in any judgment rendered.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the above -bounden parties have executed this
instrument under their several seals this .- day of _, 19J the name and
• corporate seal of each corporate party being affixed hereto and these presents duly
signed by its undersigned representative pursuant to authority of its governing body.
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Two Witnesses (If Individual)
ATTEST (If Corporation)
Corporate Seal
ATTEST
Title
BY:
Title:
BY:
Title:
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PRINCIPAL
SURETY
PERFORMANCE BOND
• KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
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That
as Principal, hereinafter called CONTRACTOR, and
as Surety, hereinafter called SURETY, are held and firmly bound unto the City of San
Juan Capistrano, as Obligee, hereinafter called CITY, in the amount of
Dollars for payment whereof Contractor
and Surety bind themselves, their heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and
assigns, jointly and severally, fairly by these presents.
WHEREAS, Contractor has by written agreement dated
, entered into a (describe agreement):
which contract is by reference made a part hereof;
NOW, THEREFORE, the condition of this obligation is such that, if Principal
shall promptly and faithfully perform said agreement, then this obligation shall be null
and void; otherwise it shall remain in full force and effect. Surety waives whatever legal
right it may have to require that a demand be made first against the principal in the
event of default.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that:
1. As a part of the obligation secured hereby, and in addition to the face
amount specified, there shall be included costs and reasonable expenses and fees,
including reasonable attorney's fees, incurred by City in successfully enforcing such
• obligation, all to be taxed as costs and included in any judgment rendered.
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2. Said Surety, for value received, hereby stipulates and agrees that no clange,
extension of time, alteration, or modification of the contract documents or of the work
• to be performed thereunder, shall in any way affect its obligations or this bond, and it
does hereby waive notice of any such change, extension of time, alterations, or
modifications of the contract documents or of work to be performed thereunder.
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Executed this day of 19
at
California.
APPROVED AS TO FORM
PRINCIPAL
(NOTARIZATION AND SEAL)
SURETY
(NOTARIZATION AND SEAL)
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Premium inc!uded
• LABOR AND MATERIAL BOND
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That
WHEREAS, the City of San Juan Capistrano, a municipal corporation of Orange
County, California, has awarded to . License
No. , hereinafter designated as "Principal", a contract for
: and
WHEREAS, said Principal is required to furnish a bond in connection with the
said contract providing that if said Principal, or any of his or its sub -contractors, shall
fail to pay for any materials, provisions, provender or other supplies or teams used in,
upon, for or about the performance of the work contracted to be done, or for any work or
labor done thereon of any kind, the surety or this bond will pay the same.
NOW, THEREFORE, we
Principal, and as surety, are
held firmly bound unto the City of San 3uan Capistrano, a municipal corporation, in the
penal sum of DOLLARS
(S ), lawful money of the United States of America, for payment of which sum
• well and truly to be made we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators and
successors, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.
THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION is such that, if said Principal, his or its
heirs, executors, administrators, successors or assigns, or sub -contractors, shall `ai: to
pay for any materials, provisions, provender, or teams, or other supplies or equipment
used in, upon, for or about the performance of the work contracted to be done, or for any
work or labor done thereon of any kind, or for amounts due under the Unemployment
Insurance Act with respect to such work or labor as required by the provisions of Title 1,
Division 3, Chapter 3 of the Government Code of California as amended, that the surety
will pay for the same in an amount not exceeding the sum specified in this bond and also
in case suit is brought upon the bond, a reasonable attorney's fee to be fixed by :tie
court. This bored shall inure to the benefit of any and all persons, companies and
corporations entitled to file claims under said act, so as to give a right of action to them
or their assigns in any suit brought upon this bond.
FURTHER, the said surety, for value received, hereby stipulates and agrees that
no change, extension of time, alteration or modification of the contract documents or of
the work to be performed thereunder shall in any way affect its obligation on this bond
and it does hereby waive notice of any such change, extension of time, alteration or
modification of the contract documents or of work to be performed thereunder.
As a part of the obligation secured hereby, and in addition to the face amount
specified therefor, there shall be included costs and reasonable expenses and fees,
• including reasonable attorney's fees, incurred by City in successfully enforcing vucti
obligation, all to be taxed as costs and included in any judgment rendered.
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IN WITNE55 WHEREOF three (3) identical counterparts of this instrument, eac-
of which shall for all purposes be deemed an original thereof, have been duly executed by
the Principal and surety herein named on the day of
• 19 . The name and corporate seal of each corporate party beinghereto affixed and
these presents duly signed by its undersigned representatives pursuant to authority of its
governing body.
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By
By
APPROVED AS TO FORM
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PRINCIPAL
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CONTRACT
• This contract is made and entered into by and between the CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO,
hereinafter referred to as "CITY" and
hereinafter referred to as "CONTRACTOR."
IT IS HEREBY AGREED BETWEEN THE PARTIES AS FOLLOWS:
FIRST. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. The contract documents shall be considered to include
the Notice Inviting Bids, the Instructions to Bidders, the Proposal, the Bid Bond, the Non -Collusion
Affidavit, the Designation of Sub -Contractors, the Contract which is prepared for execution by the
CITY and the CONTRACTOR. Plans, Specifications and Special Provisions, the Standard
Specifications for Public Works Construction. 1991 Edition, including all Supplements, Contract
Bonds, Resolutions adopted by the CITY pertaining to the work, insurance policies and certificates,
and any supplemental written agreements amending or extending the scope of the work originally
contemplated that may be required to complete the work in a substantial and acceptable manner.
• SECOND. THE WORK. CONTRACTOR agrees to furnish all tools, labor, material, equipment,
transportation, and supplies necessary to perform and complete in good and workmanlike manner the
construction of
in strict conformity with the Plans, Specifications and all other
contract documents, which documents are on file at the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 32400
Paseo Adelanto, San Juan Capistrano, California.
THIRD. PAYMENT. CITY agrees to pay, and CONTRACTOR agrees to accept, the lump sum
adjusted for variations of quantities, at the prices designated in bid proposal at the time and in the
manner set forth in the Specifications.
to begin and complete the work within the time specified in the Notice Inviting Bids. It is agreed that
• it would be impracticable and extremely difficult to fix the actual amount of damages, and loss
sustained by CITY, should CONTRACTOR fail to complete the work in the specified time; therefore,
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CONTRACTOR shall pay CITY, as liquidated damages, not in the nature of a penalty, Two Hundred
• Fifty Dollars ($250) per calendar day for each day delayed; provided that extensions of time with
waiver of liquidated damages, may be granted as provided in the Specifications.
FIFTH. PERFORMANCE BOND AND LABOR AND MATERIAL BOND. CONTRACTOR
agrees to furnish bonds guaranteeing the performance of this contract and guaranteeing payment of
all labor and material used under this contract, as required by the laws of the State of California, on
forms approved by the CITY. The Performance Bond shall be for an amount of one hundred percent
(100%) of the amount of this contract and shall be conditioned on full and complete performance of
the contract, guaranteeing the work against faulty workmanship and materials for a period of one (1)
year after completion and acceptance. The Labor and Material Bond shall be for an amount of one
hundred percent (100%) of the amount of this contract and shall be conditioned upon full payment of
all Labor and Material entering into or incidental to the work covered by this contract.
CONTRACTOR agrees to furnish the bonds on the forms found within the Specifications.
CONTRACTOR agrees to pay CITY such sum as the Court may judge as reasonable for the legal
• services of any attorney representing the CITY in any action brought to enforce or interpret the
obligations of this agreement, and such sums shall be made a part of any judgment in such action
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against CONTRACTOR if such action is determined in favor of said CITY. The required
Performance, Labor and Materials Bonds, and Bid Bond shall provide that the surety shall pay
attorney's fees incurred by CITY in enforcing this agreement.
SIXTH. GENERAL PREVAILING RAT OF PER DIEM WAGES. Pursuant to the Labor Code
of the State of California, copies of the prevailing rate of ner diem wages, as determined by the
Director of the State Department of Industrial Relations, are on file in the Office of the City Clerk,
32400 Paseo Adelanto, San Juan Capistrano, California, and are hereby incorporated and made a part
hereof. CONTRACTOR agrees that he, or any SUB -CONTRACTOR under him, shall pay not less
than the foregoing specified prevailing rates of wages to all workmen employed in the execution of
the contract.
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• SEVENTH. INSURANCE. CONTRACTOR shall maintain at all times during this contract liability
and property damage insurance naming the CITY and its elected and appointed officials as a named
insured, which such policies shall be of an amount not less than One Million Dollars combined single
limit. Insurance certificates shall be for a minimum period of one year.
CONTRACTOR shall maintain in full force and effect comprehensive automobile liability coverage,
including owned, hired, and non -owned vehicles in the following minimum amounts:
$500,000 property damage;
$500,000 injury to one person/any one occurrence/ not limited to contractual period;
$1,000,000 injury to more than one person/any one occurrence/not limited to contractual
period.
The insurance policies shall bear an endorsement or shall have an attached rider providing that in the
event of expiration of proposed cancellation of such policies for any reason whatsoever, the CITY
shall be notified by registered mail, return receipt requested, giving a sufficient time before the date
thereof to comply with the applicable law or statute but in no event less than 30 days before expiration
• or cancellation is effective. CONTRACTOR shall provide to CITY the policy certificate establishing
that the required level of insurance has been satisfied.
CONTRACTOR shall indemnify and save harmless the CITY, its officers, agents, and employees
from and against any and all claims, demands, loss or liability of any kind or nature which
CONTRACTOR, its officers, agents and employees may sustain or incur or which may be imposed
upon them or any of them for injury to or death of persons, damage to property as a result of, or
arising out of, or in any manner connected with the performance of the obligations under this contract.
CONTRACTS. CITY is subject to the provisions of the Government Code and the Labor Code of the
State of California. It is stipulated and agreed that all provisions of law applicable to public contracts
are a part of this contract to the same extent as though set forth herein and shall be complied with by
CONTRACTOR. These include, but are not limited to, the stipulation that eight (8) hours labor
constitute a legal day's work and CONTRACTOR shall, as a penalty to CITY, forfeit Twenty-five
• Dollar ($25) for each workman employed in the execution of the Contract by CONTRACTOR, or by
any SUB -CONTRACTOR, for each calendar day during which such workman is required or permitted
to work more than eight (8) hours in violation of the provisions of Article Three, Chapter One, Part
• Seven, Division 2, of the California Labor Code, except as permitted by law.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this contract is executed by the duly authorized agent(s) of CITY, pursuant
to City Council action, and by CONTRACTOR on the date set before the name of each.
DATED:
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ATTEST:
Cheryl Johnson, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Richard K. Denhalter, City Attorney
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City of San Juan Capistrano
BY:
MAYOR
BY:
CONTRACTOR
CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
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The work to be done under this contract consists of procuring, constructing, installing and providing
all labor and materials for an outdoor lighting system to two adjacent basketball courts. This work
will include eight light fixtures, six poles and the necessary and required wiring, conduits, switches,
relays, timing devices, safety devices, footing, anchor devices, concrete and reinforcement, trenching,
backfilling, compacting of soil, asphalt placement and all related appurtenances to complete the work
and have the lighting system successfully operating.
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The contractor shall perform his work in accordance with the Standard Specifications for
Public Works Construction. 1991 Edition, hereinafter referred to as the Standard
Specifications.
The Contractor shall maintain a copy of this book on the job -site at all times. Unless otherwise
specified, errata and supplements to the Standard Specifications shall be part of these
specifications. The provisions of the Standard Specifications shall be modified as indicated
below:
• Change 1: Contract Termination
"If at any time, in the opinion of the City Manager, Contractor fails to supply suitable
equipment, an adequate working force, or material of proper quality, or shall fail in any respect
to prosecute any work with the diligence and force specified and intended in and by the terms
of the Contract, notice thereof in writing shall be served upon him, and should he neglect or
refuse to provide means for satisfactory compliance with the contract, as directed by the City
Manager, within the time specified in such notice, the City of San Juan Capistrano, in any such
case, shall have the power to terminate all or any portion of the contract.
Upon receiving notice of such tennination, Contractor shall discontinue said work or such
parts of it as the City of San Juan Capistrano may designate. Upon such termination, the
Contractor's control shall terminate and thereupon the Members of the City Council, or its duly
authorized representative, may take possession of all or any part of the Contractor's materials,
tools, equipment, appliances, and plant, and buy such additional materials and supplies at the
Contractor's expense as may be necessary for the proper conduct of the work and for
completion thereof, or may employ other parties to carry the contract to completion, employ
the necessary workmen, substitute other machinery or materials and purchase the materials
contracted for, in such manner as the City of San Juan Capistrano may deem proper; or the
Members of the City Council may annul and cancel the contract and re -let the work or any part
• thereof Any excess of cost arising therefrom over and above the contract price will be charged
against the Contractor and his sureties, who will be liable therefore.
In the event of such termination, all money due the Contractor retained under the terms of this
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contract shall be forfeited to the City of San Juan Capistrano; but such forfeiture will not
release the Contractor or the sureties from liability or failure to fulfill the contract. Contractor
• and sureties will be credited with the amount of monies so forfeited toward any excess of cost
over and above the contract price, arising from the suspension of the operation of the contract
and the completion of the work by the City of San Juan Capistrano as provided above, and the
Contractor will be credited with any surplus remaining after all just claims for such completion
have been paid."
Change 2: Section 7-13 - Laws to be Observed
Add: "All contractors and subcontractors shall comply with all sections of the Municipal Code
of the City of San Juan Capistrano, especially Section: 6-3.06(b), (c), (d) and (e) and shall
secure the services of the City's exclusive solid waste hauler for their solid waste handling
needs."
Delete this Section.
Change 4: Section 2-9.3 - Survey Services
The Contractor will perform and be responsible for the accuracy of survey adequate for
construction. The Contractor shall preserve construction survey stakes and marks for the
• duration of their usefulness. If any construction survey stakes are lost or disturbed and need
to be replaced, such replacement shall be by the Contractor at his expense.
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The Contractor shall dig all holes necessary for line and grade stakes.
Unless Otherwise specified, stakes will be set and stationed by the Contractor for curbs,
headers, sewers, storm drains, structures and rough grade and a corresponding cut or fill to
finished grade (or flowline) indicated on a grade sheet.
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Whenever in the said Standard Specifications the following terms are used, it is hereby
provided that the following City departments or person shall be intended:
AGENCY shall mean City of San Juan Capistrano whenever appropriate.
BOARD shall mean the City Council of the City of San Juan Capistrano.
ENGINEER shall mean City Engineer or other person(s) designated by same.
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Surface or other waters may be encountered at various times during construction. The Contractor, by
submitting a bid, acknowledges that he has investigated the risks arising from surface or other waters
and has prepared his bid accordingly. It shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor to protect
his work from danger due to any waters encountered. Should any damage to the work due to surface
or other water occur prior to acceptance of the work by the City, the Contractor shall repair such
damage at his expense.
SECTION 4 - WATER
Water will be available from the Capistrano Valley Water District. Arrangements for temporary
construction water services permit and water service may be made by contracting the Capistrano
Valley Water District at (714) 493-1515 one week prior to need for service. All water facility
construction shall conform to the "Standard Specifications," Capistrano Valley Water District, and
"The Uniform Plumbing Code," 1988 Edition.
The Contractor shall receive no direct compensation for insurance and overhead (move -in costs, for
• example) costs. Accordingly, these costs should be prorated to the appropriate bid items.
SECTION 6 - PROTECTION OF EXISTING UTILITIES (U MERGROUND SERVICE ALERT)
The Engineer has endeavored to show all existing utilities. The Contractor must, however, take all
due precautionary measures to protect all of the existing utilities. The Contractor shall have all
utilities located by contacting the responsible agency at lease 48 hours prior to commencing any
construction work.
The Contractor's attention is directed to the utility notification service provided by UNDERGROUND
SERVICE ALERT (USA). USA member utilities will provide the Contractor with the locations of
their substructures in the construction area when the Contractor gives at least 48 hours notice to the
USA by calling 1-800-422-4133. Other utility phone numbers are noted on Sheet 1 of the plans.
Full compensation for conforming to the requirements of this section shall be considered as included
in the contract bid prices paid for the various items of work, and no additional compensation will be
allowed therefore.
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The Contractor must remain within the construction zone to the best of his ability. The Contractor
• must protect all existing private property.
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SECTION 8 - CONSTRUCTION ZONE
• Contractor shall protect property and facilities adjacent to the construction zone, and all property and
facilities within the construction zone which are shown on the plans to be protected. After completion
of project, the construction zone shall be clean and in a presentable condition. All public- or privately -
owned improvements and facilities shall be restored to their original condition and location. In the
event improvements of facilities are damaged, they shall be replaced with new materials equal to the
original.
Nothing herein shall be construed to entitle the Contractor to the exclusive use of any public street,
way or parking area during performance of the contract work, and Contractor shall conduct his
operations so as not to interfere with the authorized work of utility companies or other agencies in
such streets, way or parking areas.
The Contractor shall be responsible for investigating conditions of available public and private roads
and of clearances, restrictions and other limitations affecting transportation and ingress and egress to
the site of the work.
Prior to the commence of construction, arrangements will be made for a meeting between the
Contractor, the Engineer, and involved utility representatives. The purpose of this meeting is to
• coordinate the activities of the Contractor within the limits of this contract, review scheduling, discuss
construction methods and clarify inspection procedures. The Contractor will be required to submit
a complete schedule showing the number of working days required to complete each phase of the
project. This schedule shall be approved by the City Engineer prior to the start of construction.
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Construction sites shall be maintained in such a condition that an anticipated storm does not
carry wastes or pollutants off the site.
Discharges of material other than Storm Water are allowed only when necessary for
performance and completion of construction practices and where they do not: cause or
contribute to a violation of any water quality standard; cause or threaten to cause pollution,
contamination, or nuisance; or contain a hazardous substance in a quantity reportable under
Federal Regulations 40 CFR Parts 117 and 302.
Potential pollutants include but are not limited to: solid or liquid chemical spills; wastes from
paints, stains, sealants, glues, limes, pesticides, herbicides, wood preservatives and solvents;
asbestos fibers, paint flakes or stucco fragments, fuels, oils, lubricants, and hydraulic, radiator
or batter fluids; fertilizers, vehicle/equipment wash water and concrete wash water; concrete
detergent or floatable wastes; wastes from any engine/equipment steam cleaning or chemical
• degreasing; and superchlorinated potable water line flushings.
During construction, disposal of such materials should occur in a specified and controlled
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temporary area on-site, physically separated from potential storm water run-off, with ultimate
disposal in accordance with local, state and federal requirements.
• 2. Dewatering of contaminated groundwater, or discharging, contaminated soils via surface
erosion is prohibited. Dewatering of non -contaminated groundwater requires a National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit from the respective State Regional Water
Quality Control Board.
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For reconstruction purposes, all trenches shall have a minimum of 4" of Asphalt Concrete (AC)
pavement thickness over native material.
Asphalt concrete shall conform to Section 302-5 of the standard specifications and Orange County
Standard Plan 1805.
This project is determined to be within an archaeologically sensitive area. A certified archaeologist
monitor and /or a qualified Native American monitor acceptable to the City is required to be hired by
the contractor, and must be on site during all excavation activities. A final report must be prepared and
• submitted to the Engineer when monitoring requirements of the project are complete. The contractor
shall allow for interference with construction that these observations normally cause. The contractor
shall receive no direct compensation for this work and, accordingly, these costs should be prorated
to the appropriate bid items. A list of certified archaeologists can be obtained from Irene Marcote in
the Engineering Division at (714) 443-6352.
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Neither the City nor this Engineer can determine the amount of time required of the archaeologist.
The contractor shall include the archaeologist's time in his bid.
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The work consists of excavating for, and placement of reinforced concrete footing and anchor bolts,
for six (6) light poles, as specified on sheet 2 of this project plans.
The unit price per each footing shall include all labor, material, tools and equipment necessary to carry
out the work as specified and no additional compensation shall be made therefor.
The work consists of furnishing and installing six (6) light poles and eight (8) light fixtures
• ( two of the poles are designed to carry two fixtures each).
PAYMENT
The lump sum price bid for this item shall include all labor, material, tools and equipment necessary
to cavy out the work as specified and no additional compensation shall be made therefor.
The work consists of furnishing and placing appropriate underground electric wires in conduits to
connect all the light fixtures with the source of power at the panel location. It includes saw cutting,
trenching, dewatering if water is encountered, backfilling, paving 4 inches of AC over the compacted
native backfill, and all related patch / repair work, as well as any boring under retaining wall, or
additional excavation for crossing existing utilities.
The lump sum price bid for this item shall include all labor, material, tools and equipment necessary
to carry out the work as specified and no additional compensation shall be made therefor.
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The work consists of furnishing and installing the light control system that would allow for the
illumination of each court separately. It includes the ON/OF button switches, relays, time clock, and
all related appurtenances.
PAYMENT
The lump sum price bid for this item shall include all labor, material, tools and equipment necessary
to carry out the work as specified and no additional compensation shall be made therefor.
The work consists of connecting and extending existing electric feeder and circuit;
Furnishing and installing new panel "LPA2", providing new feeder between existing panel " LPAI"
and the new panel "LPA2".
The lump sum price bid for this item shall include all labor, material, tools and equipment necessary
to cavy out the work as specified and no additional compensation shall be made therefor.
The Contractor shall hire, at his own cost, a certified Archaeologist and /or a qualified Native
American monitor, acceptable to the City, to monitor the work during all excavation activities. A list
of certified archaeologists / Native American monitors can be obtained from the City as indicated in
the project plans and specifications.
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The lump sum price bid for this item shall include all labor, material, tools and equipment necessary
to carry out the work as specified and no additional compensation shall be made therefor.
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• ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
TABLE CONTENTS
PARTI: GENERAL...............................................................................................................1
1.00
SPECIAL BID REQUIREMENTS..........................................................................1
1.01
DESCRIPTION.......................................................................................................1
1.02
WORK IN DIVISION 16.........................................................................................1
1.03
PERMITS AND FEES.............................................................................................2
1.04
REGULATIONS AND CODES..............................................................................2
1.05
KNOWLEDGE........................................................................................................2
1.06
CONFLICTS...........................................................................................................2
1.07
LISTING AND APPROVAL...................................................................................3
1.08
DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS...................................................................3
1.9 SHOP DRAWINGS....................................................................................................3
1.10
(NOT USED)...........................................................................................................3
1.11
SUBMITTALS -AFTER AWARD OF THE CONTRACT.....................................3
1.12
INFORMATION TO MANUFACTURERS.............................................................4
1.13
AS BUILT DRAWINGS.........................................................................................4
1.14
LOCATIONS AND ACCESSIBILITY....................................................................4
1.15
CLEANING OF EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS AND PREMISES ..........................5
1.16
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS.......................................5
1.17
OBSERVATION. TESTING AND ADJUSTMENT
• 1.18
...............................................5
FINAL OBSERVATION AND ACCEPTANCE......................................................6
1.19
GUARANTEE.........................................................................................................6
1.20
PROPOSED SUBSTITUTIONS AND APPROVED EQUALS (SEE 1.11,B):........6
1.21
PROTECTION OF EXISTING SITE IMPROVEMENTS.......................................7
PART H:
GENERAL MATERIALS.....................................................................................7
2.01
DESCRIPTION.......................................................................................................7
2.03
FINISHES...............................................................................................................8
2.04
WIRE AND CABLE CONDUCTORS.....................................................................8
2.05
TIME SWITCHES/PHOTO CELL (See Plans)........................................................9
2.06
CONTACTORS AND RELAYS (See Plans)...........................................................9
2.07
MAIN SERVICE AND DISTRIBUTION SWITCHBOARD (Existing)...................9
2.08
PANELBOARDS....................................................................................................9
2.09
CONDUIT...............................................................................................................9
2.10
PULLBOXES IN GRADE.....................................................................................12
PART III
- LIGHTING FIXTURES/LAMPS/BALLASTS.................................................12
3.01
GENERAL............................................................................................................12
3.02
SUBMITTALS:.....................................................................................................12
3.03
BALLASTS...........................................................................................................13
3.04
LAMPS.................................................................................................................13
3.05
LIGHT FIXTURES -GENERAL ..........................................................................13
3.06
(NOT USED).........................................................................................................13
• 3.07 LENS AND DIFFUSERS......................................................................................13
PART IV: GENERAL INSTALLATION............................................................................13
4.01 DESCRIPTION.....................................................................................................14
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• 4.02
EXCAVATION AND BACKFILLING..................................................................14
4.03
HANGERS AND SUPPORTS...............................................................................15
4.04
LIGHTING FIXTURES (See Part III)...................................................................15
4.05
PULL WIRES........................................................................................................15
4.06
JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS............................................................................15
4.07
TERMINATION OF CONDUITS.........................................................................15
4.08
RUNNING OF EXPOSED CONDUIT..................................................................15
4.09
FLASHINGS.........................................................................................................15
4.10
WIRE AND CABLE..............................................................................................15
4.11
BRANCH CIRCUIT WIRING METHODS...........................................................16
4.12
PANELBOARDS..................................................................................................16
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• ELECTRICAL GENERAL PROVISIONS
PARTE GENERAL
1.00 SPECIAL BID REQUIREMENTS
See 1.11,B and 1.11,C for special bid submittals and services included by the
Contractor.
1.01 DESCRIPTION
Division 16 includes everything necessary for and incidental to executing and
completing electrical work, except as hereinafter excluded.
1.02 WORK IN DIVISION 16
Furnish and install all materials, labor and equipment necessary for complete and
working electrical systems except as noted otherwise. The following list shall not
be considered as a complete and detailed list of work and materials to be supplied,
but shall be used as a guide.
A. Panelboards, distribution and branch circuit wiring for lighting and power
• systems.
B. Lighting fixtures, lamps, outlets, wiring devices, connection of all equip-
ment furnished by others except as specifically excluded.
C. Conduit and wiring, including final connections and all control systems.
D. Misc.Items:
• Tests required by City.
• Materials List and Shop Drawing submittals.
• Lighting pole foundations.
• Spare parts.
• Submittal of work schedule.
• Record drawings and guarantee.
• Excavation for pole foundations
• Excavation, backfill and compaction for pull boxes and trenches.
• Disposal of excess earth as directed by Inspector (City).
• Provide approved shoring, lights and barricades during construction.
• Bore under existing walks. Saw -cut and or repair existing walks and
AC paving.
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• Repair all damage to all existing improvements caused by this work in-
cluding landscaping and irrigation systems..
Obtain all necessary permits and building department inspections and
include fees in bid.
Archaeology monitor. (See note on electrical plans.)
G. Empty conduit system for telephone, public address and scoreboards.
1.03 PERMITS AND FEES
Secure and pay for all necessary permits (and testing per Paragraph 1.17).
1.04 REGULATIONS AND CODES
All work and materials shall conform to the latest edition of amendments thereto of
the following Codes where specified.
National Electrical Code, 1990 Edition.
National Electrical Manufacturer's Association (NEMA).
Underwriter's Laboratories, Inc. (UL).
• Requirements of the serving utility companies.
Requirements of Federal, State, or City agencies having jurisdiction.
Standard Specifications for Public Works, latest edition (Herein referred to
as "Standard Specifications")
1.05 KNOWLEDGE
It is anticipated and required that the Electrical Subcontractor be thoroughly famil-
iar with local electrical codes and regulations. Every attempt has been made to
eliminate unnecessary redundancy and duplication of requirements for materials
and installation methods already contained in existing codes and regulations.
1.06 CONFLICTS
When Drawings or Specifications call for materials or work different than, but not
in conflict with, requirements of governing codes provide and install these materi-
als or work. If there are any apparent conflicts between Drawings and Specifica-
tions and prevailing Codes and regulations, verify with City and Engineer. Do not
proceed with any related work until such clarification has been made. Nothing in
these Drawings or Specifications is to be construed to permit work in violation of
• governing codes.
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• 1.07 LISTING AND APPROVAL
All materials installed on this project shall be listed or approved by Underwriter's
Laboratories, Inc. (UL) and shall bear the label thereof where applicable. Under
certain conditions, such as when UL has not established testing procedures, no
listing or approval is available. In these cases, obtain prior approval from local
authorities and review with City and Engineer.
1.08 DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS
A. Electrical Drawings are diagrammatic in many respects. Sizes and loca-
tions of equipment and wiring are shown to scale where possible but may
be distorted for clarity on the Drawings to show all necessary bends, off-
sets, pull boxes and obstructions. Contractor shall install the Work to con-
form to the structure, preserve headroom and keep openings and passage-
ways clear.
1.9 SHOP DRAWINGS
Provide equipment and materials conforming to the Drawings and Specifications.
Manufacturers Shop Drawings will be reviewed by the City and Engineer as a
service to the Contractor to assist him in obtaining equipment which is in compli-
ance with Drawings and Specifications. However, Shop Drawings will not be ac-
cepted for review by the City and Engineer until the Contractor has reviewed them
and is satisfied that the equipment he is proposing to furnish will be in compliance
with these Specifications and Drawings.
1.10 (NOT USED)
1.11 SUBMITTALS - AFTER AWARD OF THE CONTRACT
A. Submittals. Within 14 days after award of Contract, submit six (6) sets of
Shop drawings for the following items.
1. Panelboards, lighting and power panelboards, and other related
items of equipment.
2. Wiring devices and plates.
3. Lighting fixtures, including installation details.
4. Lamp/Ballast information per Par. 3.02.
5. Special systems as specified in this Contract.
6. Pole suppliers, Pole drawings (include order and delivery schedule).
• 7. Items listed in Par. 3.02 (lamps).
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Section ES
• B. Submittals - (To be submitted with bid) If other than specified equipment,
see Par. 1.20.
1. Submittals prior to bid (to be submitted with bid). All contractors
bidding on project shall provide the following with his sealed bid:
Manufacturer and Catalog brochure of proposed basketball
court lighting fixture.
Manufacturer of proposed basketball lighting pole with descrip-
tion of pole (i.e.: Tapered, round, hex, sectional, etc.).
Computerized read out of submitted basketball lighting fixture
indicating footcandle read out.
2. Failure to submit above item 1.11,B (if substitution to specified
product) with bid shall result in rejection of bid.
C. Special Bid Requirements
1. Successful contractor shall include in this bid (contract) through the
• successful pole manufacturer a licensed (California) structural engi-
neer to provide ballfield pole and pole footing structural calcula-
tions indicating conformance with all local and state codes for
structural integrity. All structural calculations for poles and foot-
ings shall submitted within 14 days after award of contract. All
structural engineering fees to be included in bid and scope of work.
1.12 INFORMATION TO MANUFACTURERS
Furnish to the various equipment manufacturers copies of Drawings and Specifica-
tions relating to their products.
1.13 AS BUILT DRAWINGS
Keep an accurate dimensioned record on reproducible transparencies of as -built
locations, and of work which is installed differently from that shown.
1.14 LOCATIONS AND ACCESSIBILITY
Contractor shall fully inform himself regarding peculiarities and limitations of
spaces available for installation of work and materials furnished and installed under
this Division. Drawings indicate location and arrangement of conduit, equipment,
and other items, and are to be followed as closely as possible. Work specified and
not clearly defined by Drawings shall be installed and arranged in a manner satis-
factory to the Engineer. In the event changes in indicated locations and arrange-
ments are deemed necessary by the City, they shall be made by the Contractor
without any additional charge provided that change is ordered before the work is
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• installed and no extra materials or labor is required. The City/Engineer shall re-
serve the right to move any outlet or device six feet without additional charges by
the Contractor prior to the rough -in.
1.15 CLEANING OF EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS AND PREMISES
Clean equipment and materials thoroughly. Leave surfaces to be painted smooth
and clean, ready for painter. Clean entire premises of unused materials, rubbish,
debris, and dirt created by work under this Division.
1.16 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Fully instruct and demonstrate to the City's operating personnel the performance,
operation and maintenance of equipment.
1.17 OBSERVATION. TESTING AND ADJUSTMENT
A. Covering Of Uninspected Work - Notification For Inspection.
1. Contractor shall notify City 48 hours (two working days) prior to
observation for City and Building Dept.
B. TESTS:
• 1. The Contractor shall make all test required by the City/Engineer,
the Electrical Inspection Division of the Building Department, or
other authorities having jurisdiction.
2. The cost of all tests, the replacing and/or repairing of any damage
resulting from these tests and any other work necessary to replace
materials, etc. not in accordance with the Electrical Ordinance,
Safety Orders, Specifications and accompanying Drawings, shall be
borne by the Contractor.
3. Should the Contractor refuse or neglect to make any tests necessary
to satisfy the City/Engineer or his representative that he has carried
out the true intent and meaning of the specifications and the ac-
companying drawings, the City may make such tests and charge the
expense thereof to the Contractor, to be retained out of final pay -
mem.
4. All wiring and connections shall be tested for continuity, grounds
and short circuits before the devices and equipment are connected.
Upon completion of the work, the Contractor shall demonstrate to
the City/Engineer, the satisfactory operation of the entire electrical
• system. At the time of the final observation, the Contractor shall
have a qualified electrician at the job site to make all required tests
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or demonstrate operation of electrical equipment and lighting sys-
tem.
1.18 FINAL OBSERVATION AND ACCEPTANCE
After all requirements of Drawings and Specifications have been completed, repre-
sentative of City and Engineer will observe the Work. If requested by the City, the
Contractor shall provide competent personnel to demonstrate the operation of any
item or system involved.
1.19 GUARANTEE
A. The Contractor shall furnish to the City a written warranty to guarantee all
work under this contract to be free from defects of workmanship and ma-
terials for a period of one (1) year from date of acceptance of work and
contract, and he shall guarantee to repair or otherwise make good at his
own expense any defects developing within that period of time. Work shall
be performed within 48 hours after receiving notice from the City. Notice
may be by phone or letter.
B. Warranty shall include all lighting ballasts and H.I.D./fluorescent lamps.
• C. Warranties for equipment furnished that have warranties greater than one
year shall be extended to City (in writing).
1.20 PROPOSED SUBSTITUTIONS AND APPROVED EQUALS (SEE 1.11,B):
A. Equipment and wiring shown on Plans is for materials as specified. Should
equipment of other manufacturers be approved and used, the Contractor
shall make all changes in other equipment, conduit, wiring, or location of
equipment, as approved by the City without charge to the City.
B. All requests for substitutions shall be submitted in writing to Engineer ten
(10) days prior to bid date. Engineer shall respond within two (2) working
days as to acceptance. If accepted, floodlight and pole substitutions shall
conform to Par. 1. 11, B. It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to show
that all products proposed for substitution are equal to the item specified,
by submitting sufficient information to permit a comparative check, includ-
ing three (3) copies of a complete materials list with brochures showing all
substituted equipment. Materials list shall be indexed with job title. Mate-
rial must be submitted with bid. Proposed substitutions submitted after bid
will not be accepted. Submitting a catalog number and manufacturer's
name and stating that the item will be furnished to meet specifications will
not be acceptable.
• C. The term "or approved equal" shall mean the product or this specified item
used shall have equivalent or more value based on the value of the item set
forth in the specifications or plans, and then only after a submittal in writ -
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• ing, by the Contractor and written approval received. If, after installation
substituted equipment is found not to be equal to material specified, it shall
be replaced with approved material at no cost to the City.
D. The Engineer reserves the right to charge the Contractor $100.00/hour
(minimum of $200.00) for review of substitution.
E. If requested by the City/Engineer provide a sample of any lighting fixture
proposed as a substitution for a specified fixture. Sample fixture shall be
delivered to the Engineer's office for review and shall be picked up within
(10) working days after review comments have been received; any samples
left over this time will be discarded by the Engineer. Decision of the Engi-
neer regarding acceptability of any fixture is final.
1.21 PROTECTION OF EXISTING SITE IMPROVEMENTS
Restore disturbed turf and landscaped areas, irrigation, concrete, etc. Repair dam-
aged park equipment and turf caused by Contractor to like -new condition includ-
ing backfill and re -sodding of trench surface per instruction of Park and Recreation
Department. Repairs to the irrigation system shall be made in accordance with the
Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction, latest edition. Materials
shall be as designated by the Park and Recreation Department.
• PART II: GENERAL MATERIALS
2.01 DESCRIPTION
Materials specified herein are general in nature only, and are not necessarily com-
plete. All material specified may not be required.
Furnish and install only materials indicated and specified. Substitutions are not
permitted.
A. Wiring Devices and Plates. Sierra Electric Corp., unless otherwise speci-
fied.
B. Lamps. Sylvania, Westinghouse and General Electric, or as indicated on
Drawings.
C. Ballasts. Universal, Advance or approved equal.
D. Panelboards and Switchboards (Switchgear). Square D, Sylvania (Zinsco),
General Electric, Cutler -Hammer, RSE Co. and Challenger.
E. Safety Switches and Motor Starters. Same as Panelboards and Switch-
boards.
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F. Fuses shall be class "R" Type as indicated on Drawing, as manufactured by
Bussmann. No substitutions allowed. Furnish to City two extra fuses of
each size and type used in main switchboard in a metal hinges type box,
size as required. All mount box in electrical room. All fuses shall be type
required by plans. (i.e.: LPN -RK, KTN-RK, etc. ). NOTE: Pull out "T"
type fuses will be allowed where indicated on plans.
2.03 FINISHES
A. Metal Surfaces shall be cleaned by means of a process equivalent to
"Parkerizing" and given a rust inhibiting coat, such as zinc chromate, prior
to application of finish paint.
B. Surface -Mounted Equipment, such as panelboards, switch- boards, motor
control centers, gutters, pull and junction boxes and cabinets for control,
and signal systems, including telephone, and like items shall have a name-
plate showing pertinent information. Nameplates shall be engraved, lami-
nated bake -lite or aluminum, with white letters on black background. At-
tach with 6 x 32 self -tapping machine screws. Card holders, plastic tape or
other means of attachment are not acceptable. Do not use abbreviations.
C. Exterior surface mounted cabinets mounted to side of switchboard shall be
painted same color as switchboard.
2.04 WIRE AND CABLE CONDUCTORS
Wire and cable conductors shall be copper No. 12 AWG minimum unless specifically
noted otherwise on Drawings. Conductors No. 10 AWG copper and smaller shall be solid
and No. 8 AWG copper and larger shall be stranded. Type of wire shall be as follows:
A. Type THW/THWN 600 volt insulation may be used for all wiring and shall
be used for all underground wiring (wet location).
B. Type THHN, 600 Volt insulation shall be used for all branch circuit con-
ductors installed in conduit above grade, outside of air conditioned spaces
and other hot locations. (THHN not approved for underground). THEIN
shall also be used in light fixtures for feed- through wiring and in wire gut-
ters.
C. All conductors to be copper only.
D. Cable Markers.
1. Lettering is to be black on a white background.
2. Lettering is to be typed.
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• 3. Lettering shall be either: a white tape that is applied directly to the
cable and then covered with a clear heat -shrinkable material or
typed directly on heat -shrinkable material.
2.05 TIME SWITCHES/PHOTO CELL (See Plans)
2.06 CONTACTORS AND RELAYS (See Plans)
2.07 MAIN SERVICE AND DISTRIBUTION SWITCHBOARD (Existing)
2.08 PANELBOARDS
A. General Construction. Panels shall have hinged doors, not lockable. Where
such panels are flush mounted, fronts and doors shall be of concealed con-
struction with no visible hinges or mounting hardware.
B. Panels shall contain thermal -magnetic trip (bolt -on type), QB circuit break-
ers rated for voltage as shown on drawings, 60 cycle, AC (10,000 A.I.C.
rating) Ampere rating and number of poles are shown on panel schedules.
C. Bus Size shall be as indicated. Where not shown, size the bus to equal am-
pacity of feeder switch or circuit breaker. In no case shall bus ampacity be
less than 100 amperes.
• D. Finish. Where panels are mounted flush with wall, the trim and door shall
be given a primer coat, to be finished painted by others. Where panels are
surface mounted, all exposed surfaces shall be finished as specified previ-
ously.
E. Nameplates. Panel nameplates shall show panel name, voltage, phase and
number of wire. Example:
PANEL 2A
120/208V
30, 4W
F. Circuit Directory. Each circuit shall be identified by a card mounted on in-
side of panel door with following information neatly typed; Number and
type of outlets on circuit ,location of outlets and load in volt -amps per
phase.
2.09 CONDUIT
shall be as permitted or required by Code, except:
A. Rigid conduit shall be used when installed in concrete slabs, encased in
• concrete below slabs, in concrete or masonry walls, exposed on building
exterior or exposed in interior wall below 4 feet above floor.
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• B. Concrete Encasement. If concrete encasement of underground conduit is
called for on plans (rigid or PVC SCH 80 only) conduit shall be encased 3
inches on all sides with red mixed concrete envelope. Concrete mix shall
be 5.5 sack, using pea gravel as aggregate.
C. Rigid Underground Protection: PVC coated only.
D. EMT (Interior Use Only)
E. Flexible conduit: Use where indicated on drawings and in other locations
due to structural conditions as permitted by code and with review of the
City. Other locations permitted by N.E.C. and/or local Codes.
F. Use of conduit and fittings not specified shall not be used without prior re-
view of Engineer.
G. Seal-tite flexible conduit shall be used for all final connections to motors
and in wet, damp or outdoor areas where drawings indicate use of flexible
conduit.
H. Terminate conduit runs to rotating, adjustable, or moveable equipment with
• flexible connections.
I. Install flexible isolating connections in conduit runs between building
structure and air-conditioning equipment, transformers or other equipment
transmitting vibration or noise.
J. (Not Used)
K. Do not use threadless conduit couplings for rigid conduit except for con-
nections requiring union.
L. Rigid conduit shall be terminated with metallic bushings.
M. Mark underground conduit stubs from building (or switchgear as indicated)
with 6 x 6 12 inch deep concrete block over end of stub, flush with finished
grade elsewhere. Provide 3 x 3 inch brass plate, engraved "ELECT" se-
cured to block with brass dowels.
N. Conduit shall not be embedded in concrete slab less than 4 inches thick and
conduit +1-1/4 inches and larger shall not be installed in slab. Install con-
duit embedded in concrete slabs not on grade between reinforcing bars and
bottom of slab. For slabs on grade, install conduit below slab as specified.
• O. Non-metallic conduit (PVC SCH. 40) shall be installed underground and in
duct banks. Bends and risers shall be PVC SCH. 80 with out of grade ris-
ers to be rigid -steel conduit. Risers shall terminate at panels and pullboxes
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with double locknuts and insulated grounding bushing. Bare copper
ground wire shall be installed in conduit runs between panels and pullboxes
and connected to ground busing at each end. Ground wire shall be code
sized or as indicated on drawings. Where installed below floor slabs or
below grade, conduits shall be separated by a minimum of 3" between
identical systems.
P. Non-metallic conduit in duct banks shall be installed as described in Con-
crete Encasement (if indicated on plan).
Q. Provide secure mounting facilities for conduits. Wire or plumber's tape
shall not be used for hanging suspended conduit. Conduits shall not be se-
cured to suspended ceiling hanger wires or to suspended ceiling structure.
R. Provide junction or pullboxes where required for pulling conductors due to
excessive numbers of bends or lengths of conduit runs.
S. Provide expansion couplings wherever conduits cross expansion or seismic
joints or for continuous straight runs in excess of 100 feet except when
embedded in concrete. Expansion fittings shall have bonding jumper or be
of grounding type.
T. Re-route conduit where necessary to clear structural and mechanical ob-
structions.
U. Bury underground conduit except under buildings to depth of not less than
24 inches below finish grade. Bury runs smaller than 1-1/4 inches to mini-
murn depth of 6 inches under floor slabs and provide 3 inch concrete en-
casement. For conduit 1-1/2 inch and larger, trench sufficiently under floor
slabs to provide a minimum buried depth of 36 inches below finish grade.
Minimum depths are to top of conduits.
V. Install long -radius bends in underground service conduits and in other long
underground runs in excess of 100 feet. Do not flatten or kink bends.
W. Conduits installed in concrete, wet locations, exposed to weather, or un-
derground shall have threads filled with red lead and oil before screwing
into couplings and threaded fittings.
X. Run conduits in spaces above suspended ceilings parallel to walls and
floors.
Y. Where more than two conduits are installed in one common concrete enve-
lope, separate conduits with conduit spacers.
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• 2.10 PULLBOXES IN GRADE
A. Quickset No. EQ -17 (or as indicated on plans) concrete type for all lighting
circuits in landscape areas. Provide bolt -down concrete lid in landscape ar-
eas and steel traffic lids in driving areas. All lids shall be engraved
"electrical."
B. Set pullbox on compacted pea gravel base (minimum 12 inches of base
material).
C. All splices inside pullbox to be wrapped and have waterproof compound
applied around splice (skotchguard). Conductors to be identified with cir-
cuit number.
PART III - LIGHTING FIXTURES/LAMPS/BALLASTS
3.01 GENERAL
A. Provide light fixtures complete including lamps, ballasts, sockets, housings,
ceiling trim rings for special ceilings, brackets, diffusers/lenses and outlet
• boxes.
B. The catalog numbers included in the description of the various types of
lighting fixtures shall be basically considered to establish the type or class
of the fixture with a particular manufacturer only. The fixture length, num-
ber of lamps, component materials, accessories, mounting type and all
other features required to fulfill the total description of the fixture based on
all drawing and specification information shall be complied with regardless
of whether or not the catalog number specifically includes these features.
If any conflict exists between the catalog number and the description, the
Contractor shall either resolve the conflict with the City prior to submittal
of his bid or furnish the fixture to meet the intent as later interpreted by the
City without change in contract price.
C. Lighting fixtures shall be of types as indicated in fixture schedule on draw-
ings.
D. All fixtures of one type shall be of one manufacturer and of identical finish
and appearance, unless indicated otherwise on drawings.
3.02 SUBMITTALS:
A. Submit certification letter from manufacturers of lamps and ballasts stating
• the specific lamp and ballast combination comply with manufacturers ap-
proval for the combined use, shown on the drawings. Lamps manufactured
360 days prior to start of construction shall not be used.
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• B. Submit manufacturers certified lamp and ballast test report data showing
compliance with contract document.
C. Provide complete manufacturers catalog data information for each light
fixture, ballast and lamp.
3.03 BALLASTS
A. Each ballast shall be independently fused within ballast compartment.
Provide a label next to ballast cover reading: "Ballast if fused, check fuse
prior to relamping". Provide an additional quantity of 10% spare fuses and
deliver to City.
B. Metal halide and high pressure sodium, fixtures equipped with constant
wattage, H.P.F. ballasts.
3.04 LAMPS
A. Lamps shall be new, of wattage indicated and shall be as manufactured by
General Electric, Westinghouse (W&K trademark), Norelco or Sylvania.
Each fixture or lighting outlet shall be supplied with the proper lamp.
B. High pressure sodium and metal halide lamps shall be clear unless noted
• otherwise on drawings.
3.05 LIGHT FIXTURES - GENERAL
A. Lighting fixtures shall have all parts and fittings necessary to complete and
properly install the fixture. All fixtures shall be equipped with lamps of size
and type specified.
B. Fixtures shall be wired from outlet boxes supplied with fixture to socket
with #14 AWG Underwriters' Type BSVAF" or "CF" fixture wire. Elec-
trical. 16000
C. The fixture to bear Underwriter's label of approval for the wattage indi-
cated.
D. Light fixtures installed outdoors in damp or wet locations shall be U.L. la-
beled for said location.
3.06 (NOT USED)
3.07 LENS AND DIFFUSERS
A. Lens and diffusers shall be completely cleaned of all dust, dirt and finger-
prints after the installation of the light fixtures, ceiling, painting, lamps, and
• prior to occupancy of the facility by the City.
PART IV: GENERAL INSTALLATION
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• 4.01 DESCRIPTION
Installation requirements specified herein are general in nature and are not necessarily
complete. All installation requirements listed may not be used.
4.02 EXCAVATION AND BACKFILLING
Excavation and backfilling required for electrical work shall be performed under this sec-
tion, unless otherwise specified, and shall conform to requirements of applicable sections
of these specifications and public authorities having jurisdiction.
A. The contractor shall make all necessary excavations for footings and slabs
and do any additional excavations necessary to provide ample room for in-
stallation of concrete forms where required. Sides of footings may be
poured against undisturbed soil if Soils Engineer approves. Bottom of
footing excavations shall be level, free from loose materials, and brought to
the indicated or required grades in undisturbed earth. All excavations shall
be kept free from standing water. The Contractor shall do all pumping or
drainage that may be necessary in carrying on the work. Should excava-
tions for footings through error be excavated to a greater depth or size
than indicated or required, such additional depth or size shall be filled with
• concrete as specified for footings at the Contractor's expense.
B. Backfilling:
• Select site material shall be used for backfill of trenches and shall be
free from large stones and clods. Material shall be as approved by the
Soils Engineer.
• Backfill shall be deposited in layers of maximum six (6") inch thickness.
• Layers of backfill shall be moistened with water, the amount to be rig-
idly controlled to insure optimum moisture conditions for the type of
fill material used. Excess water causing saturated earth beneath foot-
ings, walks, and curbs will no be permitted.
• Backfill shall be compacted by suitable means to a minim of ninety per-
cent (90%).
• All trenches shall be backfilled in accordance with this section and may
be tested at the discretion of the city.
C. Placement of Aggregate Base: (If indicated on Plans)
• All subgrade work shall be completed, inspected, and approved prior to
placements of aggregate base material. Aggregate base material shall be
placed to the thickness as shown on Plans and compacted to required
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• density. Compaction tests shall be as required and approved by the Soils
Engineer prior to placement of A.C. paving.
D. Dust and Noise Abatement:
During the entire period of construction, site areas shall be kept sprinkled
as necessary to reduce dust in the air and annoyance to surrounding prop-
erties. Adhere to the requirements of the City Ordinances for dust and
noise control.
4.03 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS
Provide inserts, hangers and supports required for supporting switches, conduits, junction
and pull boxes, fixtures and similar materials and equipment.
4.04 LIGHTING FIXTURES (See Part IID
4.05 PULL WIRES
Provide a 1/8" size polypropylene pull wire in all empty conduits, including those for sig-
nal and telephone systems. Identify conduits at exposed ends with tags. Tags shall iden-
tify location of other end of conduit.
• 4.06 JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS
Cut conduit squarely and ream ends to remove burrs. Close open ends of conduit, unless
in a closed box or cabinet, with approved conduit caps or closures as soon as installed and
keep closed until ready to pull in conductors.
4.07 TERMINATION OF CONDUITS
Terminate conduits of 1-1/4" size and larger with insulated bushings, with grounding lugs
where required, O.Z. Type BLG, or equal.
4.08 RUNNING OF EXPOSED CONDUIT
Run exposed conduit parallel or perpendicular to building structure. Bends for conduits
used for telephone systems shall be long radius.
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Where conduits extend through roof, provide flashings as required in other sections of
specifications.
4.10 WIRE AND CABLE
A. Splices, Joints and Taps.
• 1. For wire in sizes No. 8 AWG and smaller, use Ideal "Wire -Nuts" or
3M "Scotchlocks".
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• 2. For Copper Wire in sizes No. 6 AWG and larger, use Bundry split -
bolt type connectors.
3. Make Splices, joints and taps, and connections to motors and re-
lated equipment with approved solderless lugs sized for the wire or
conductor size involved.
B. Tagging of Conductors
Tag branch circuits in panelboards, in gutters, and injunction boxes
where unused circuits terminate for purpose of identifying various
circuits.
2. Tag feeders and mains in switchboards.
3. Tag with adhesive type of marker manufactured by Brady as dis-
tributed by Graybar Electric Co.
C. Branch Circuit and Feeder Wiring for all systems shall be continuous from
switch to terminal or farthest outlet. No joint shall be made except in pull
junction or outlet boxes, or in panel or switchboard gutters.
is D. Installation. Thoroughly clean conduit and wire -ways and ensure all parts
are perfectly dry before pulling wires. Do not install permanent wiring,
without special permission from City, until plastering is done and dirt re-
moved. Wire shall be neatly arranged and laced together.
4.11 BRANCH CIRCUIT WIRING METHODS
A. Fluorescent Fixtures shall not be used as a raceway for branch circuit con-
ductors except where installed end-to-end to form a continuous assembly.
B. Wall Outlets shall not be wired back-to-back. Boxes on opposite sides of a
common wall be separated horizontally by a space of at least 6".
4.12 PANELBOARDS
Install wall mounted panelboards at 6 -feet from top of panelbox to finish floor, except as
otherwise required.
8. Manufacturer shall submit in writing a minimum of five similar
lighting projects in the state of California where the specifications
outlined have been met. Include the project name, contact person
and telephone numbers.
• 9. Manufacturer shall submit a letter guaranteeing that footcandle
levels and uniformity's as specified will be met. In addition, manu-
facturer's remedy to deficiencies will be noted.
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10. There shall be provided by the pole supplier sufficient data and cal-
culations to show that the specified criteria will be met.
•
11. Manufacturer shall submit a test report confirming that capacitors
operate at 70 degrees Celsius, please refer to page 16, Ballast Type
under Section Electrical Component Enclosure.
12. Manufacturer shall submit a test report confirming that capacitors
operate at 70 degrees Celsius, please refer to page 10, Ballast Type
under Section Electrical Component Enclosure.
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