a. Clemson seeks an experienced supplier to design, test, manufacture, and provide (3) three electrical vaults and accessories for (4) four electrical vaults as described herein. See V. APPENDIX TO SCOPE OF WORK, A. WRPG Manhole Elevations and Details – Final.pdf. Installation will be done by others. Delivery should occur as soon as possible but no later than May 16, 2025. b. Section Includes: 1) Furnish labor, materials, equipment, and accessories necessary to design, manufacture, fabricate, test, and deliver the following: a) (1) 8ft x 8ft octagon vaults with 36” opening. b) (2) 8ft x 8ft octagon vaults with 42” opening. c) (2) precast collar extension rings; 36” ID, 48” OD, 15” height. d) (1) precast 4ft x 4ft box collar; 2.5’ OD height. e) (1) precast 4ft x 4ft box collar; 5.0’ OD height. f) (2) cast iron rings and covers for 36” opening. g) (2) cast iron rings and covers with inner and outer cover for 42” opening. h) Mastic required to mate all separate sections provided. i) Non-metallic cable racks and rack arms as specified. 2. DEFINITIONS a) Duct: A single raceway or multiple raceways, installed singly or as components of a duct bank. b) Duct Bank: Two or more ducts installed in parallel, direct buried or with additional casing materials such as concrete. c) Handhole: An underground chamber containing electrical cables, sized such that personnel are not required to enter in order to access the cables. d) Manhole: An underground chamber containing electrical cables and equipment, sized to provide access with working space clearances. e) Trafficways: Locations where vehicular or pedestrian traffic is a normal course of events. 3. ACTION SUBMITTALS – the lowest-cost supplier may be required to provide the following: a) Product Data: For each type of product. 1) For concrete and steel used in precast concrete manholes and handholes, also include product certificates as required by ASTM C858. b. Shop Drawings: 1) Precast or Factory-Fabricated Concrete Structures: Include plans, elevations, sections, and details, including attachments to other Work. 2) Include duct entry provisions, including locations and duct sizes, and methods and materials for waterproofing duct entry locations. 3) Include reinforcement details. 4) Include frame and cover design and manhole chimneys. 5) Include grounding details. 6) Include dimensioned locations of cable rack inserts, pulling-in and lifting irons, sumps, and other accessories. 7) Include joint details. c. Field quality-control reports. 4. INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS - – the lowest-cost supplier may be required to provide the following: a. Manufacturer’s Published Instructions: Prepare and submit installation, testing, and operating instructions for the product. b. Field Reports: 1. Factory Test Reports: For handholes and boxes. 2. Manufacturer’s field reports for field quality-control support.
