Specifications include, but are not limited to: • Phase One o Construction of a new building to install the switchgear in. This building will be climate controlled which will increase the life of the equipment because the equipment will not be exposed to weather conditions Provide a cubic yard rate for over excavation and backfill of unsuitable soils and materials at location of the new building o Electrical Duct Bank Installation • Phase Two o Installation of new Switchgear in the newly constructed switchgear building. o Add Alternate #1 shall be completed in two phases. Duct Bank to be constructed in Phase One. Associated Electrical work to be completed in Phase Two o Alternate #1 as shown on sheet E3.1, E4.0- See Tag note #19 and all related Electrical sheets for additional information. o All work associated with the rework of the LG&E Algonquin Service includes removal and reconstruction or restoration of all asphalt, brick pavers, curbing, sidewalks, landscaping, and lawn areas. If add alternate is accepted, a KYTC encroachment permit will be required for any utility work in the 3rd street state highway right-of-way. (A KYTC Permit Application with owners’ information will be provided to the awarded contractor) If Add Alternate is accepted, a MSD plan submission and permits are required. The Contractor awarded the bid shall be responsible for installing Silt Fence around the perimeter of the Job site as per MSD requirements, Permits and Notice of Construction. (A MSD applications with owners information will be provided to the awarded contractor) The base bid scope of work includes the replacement of the switchgear located below the steps of Grawemeyer Hall which does not meet the National Electric Code (NEC) requirements for egress which requires a minimum of (2) points of egress and the egress(s) should be unimpeded. The NEC also requires that the working space in front of the switchgear is 5’ which is not obtainable in the current location. As a result of poor space constraints, egress issues and outage durations, a new building will be constructed to house the new switchgear. Contractor shall provide a project schedule with key milestones identified, power shutdown requirements, and completion dates. Contractor to coordinate any shutdown period with Physical Plant. The contractor is required to provide temp power using portable generators to the buildings affected by the shutdown.
