Specifications

16621-1
SECTION 16621
ELECTRICAL AND BUILDING MODIFICATIONS FOR
CONTROLS, STARTING AND FUEL SYSTEMS RETROFIT FOR
GAS TURBINE PACKAGE
1.01 SCOPE: The work and material described in these Specifications and
accompanying plans is for the following primary tasks:
• Replacement of one (1) 480V substation
• Installation of new 350kW diesel generator and transfer switch
All work will be performed at the emergency power facility of the East Central Regional
Wastewater Treatment Plant in West Palm Beach, Florida. All work shall be performed
by the Contractor unless otherwise specified. Each new system shall go “on line” as
soon as it is installed, tested and approved by the Engineer subject to the schedule
provided. All existing components removed are the property of the Owner unless
otherwise specified. A control room layout is presented as Figure 1 showing the
current layout and controls cabinet(s) locations.
The installation must be completed, tested and placed in operation prior to commencing
retrofit of additional systems. Three (3) gas turbine packages must be operational at all
times. In the event of any unusual occurrences during installation activities, the
Contractor shall inform the Engineer immediately. Manual operation of the gas turbine
packages is acceptable during construction.
After completion of installation and testing, the Contractor shall remove any temporary
equipment and/or systems that are not part of the completed retrofit and leave the site
in good condition, acceptable to the Owner.
1.02 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE: The Contractor shall submit a detailed
construction schedule prior to commencement of any site work. The Contractor shall
note that the proposal contemplates the submittal of a Lump Sum Bid Amount
established on the basis of a certain construction schedule.
Within the Lump Sum Bid Amount, the Contractor, if necessary, shall perform
construction and testing activities at the site 12 hours per day, 7 days per week. The
Contractor shall schedule all work or tests, which will be attended by Owner and/or
Engineer, during regular working hours. All other tests not requiring Owner or Engineer