16 17 125 Schoolfield Substation Packager Specifications

SCHOOLFIELD 69/12 KV SUBSTATION
SUBSTATION PACKAGER
SPECIFICATION
Danville, Virginia
UCS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION NO.

16845-SD0301.00
PREPARED FOR:
Danville Utilities
1040 Monument Street
Danville, Virginia 24541
Specification Developed by:
UC SYNERGETIC, LLC
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FORT MILL, SC 29715
Date: 03/01/2017 Page: UCS Job No.:
Revision: B 2 of 36 16845
Client: Danville Utilities
UC Synergetic, LLC
Project: Schoolfield Substation
123 N. White Street
Fort Mill, SC 29715 Specification No.: 16845.SD0301.00
Specification Title: Substation Packager Specification
VERIFICATION OF SPECIFICATION
Project Owner Danville Utilities
Specification Title Substation Packager Specification
Specification No. 16845.SD0101.00
Revision No. B Revision Date: 03/01/2017
In accord with established procedures, the quality of this specification has been assured.
Signatures below certify that the above specification was originated, reviewed, and
approved as noted.
Prepared By: Jeffrey D Giles, P.E. Date: 01/23/2017
Checked By: Robert Srednicki, P.E. Date: 02/17/2017
Reviewed by Responsible Discipline:
Mechanical Engineering: N/A Date:
Electrical Engineering: Jeffrey D Giles, P.E. Date: 02/17/2017
Civil/Structural Engineering: Date:
Approved By: Robert Srednicki, P.E. Date: 02/17/2017
Revision Log:
Issued for Review
A. 2.
Issued for Bid
B. 3.
0. 4.
1. 5.
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Table of Contents
Subject Location
FRONT MATTER
Cover Sheet
Verification of Specification
Table of Contents
1000 SCOPE
1001 Purpose 6
1002 Definitions 6
1003 Description of Project 6
1004 Buyer Contact Information 6
1005 Exclusions from Specification 7
1006 Seller Responsibilities 7

1006.1 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT 7
1006.2 TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES 8
1006.3 DRAWINGS AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION 9
1006.3.1 Definitions 9
1006.3.2 Approval Documents 9
1006.3.3 Final Documents 11
1006.3.4 Record Documents 11
1006.3.5 Information Contents and Formats 11
1007 Key Dates for Sellers 12
2000 SPECIFICATIONS
2001 Station Design Criteria 13
2002 Structures 15
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2002.1 MATERIALS 15
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2002.2 FABRICATION 17
2002.3 GALVANIZING 19
2002.4 INSPECTION AND TESTING 20
2002.5 PACKAGING AND SHIPPING 20
2003 Insulators 21
2004 Buses and Jumpers 22

2004.1 GENERAL 22
2004.2 RIGID BUS 22
2004.3 FLEXIBLE CONDUCTORS 23
2004.4 APPROVED MANUFACTURERS 23
2005 Gang-Operated Disconnect Switches 23
2006 Hookstick-Operated Disconnect Switches 29
2007 Surge Arresters 31
2008 Fuses and Fuse Cutouts 33
2009 Station Lighting 34
2010 Station Grounding 34
3000 INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

3001 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS 35
3002 SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS 35
3003 COMMERCIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS 36
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ATTACHMENTS
The following reference project drawings are attached:
Cover Sheet & Drawing Index CV01

Power Single Line Diagram PSL01
General Arrangement GA01
Elevations & Sections EL01
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1000 SCOPE
1001 Purpose
The purpose of this specification is to describe a planned upgrade to the
Schoolfield 69/12 kV substation in sufficient detail to enable Bidders to submit
proposals for the complete substation package as described herein.
1002 Definitions
For the purpose of this specification, the following definitions apply:
Site: Schoolfield Substation, Danville, Virginia

Owner: City of Danville
Buyer: Danville Utilities
Project Manager: Primary Buyer contact for both Bidders and Sellers.
Bidder: Any party responding to Buyer's solicitation for proposals.
Seller: Party to whom order or any part thereof is awarded.
Seller's Engineer: Primary Seller Contact.
1003 Description of Project

The Buyer plans to upgrade an existing substation in the south west section of
its service territory. The substation is an existing loop through 69kV main bus,
feeding two (2) new 69/12 kV power transformers. The 69/12 kV transformers
will feed two (2) 2000a 12kV main breakers and 8 new 12kV vacuum circuit
breakers. The 12kV breakers will be broken up into 2-12kV main/transfer bus
sections tied together with a 12kV 2000a bus tie breaker. The 12kV feeder
exits will be underground. Buyer is responsible for project design,
engineering, procurement and construction.
NOTE: The intent is to provide all low voltage switches, breakers and
insulation at the 25kV level and spaced for 25kV clearances, operating at
12kV.
1004 Buyer Contact Information

Bidders and Sellers shall direct all correspondence, inquiries, questions, bids,
proposals, drawings, instruction manuals and other information and material
pertaining to this proposal or award of purchase order to the Project Manager:
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Mr. Craig Sibley

Electric Substation Superintendent
Danville Utilities
Division of Power and Light
1040 Monument Street
Danville, Virginia 24541
Telephone: 434.799.5277
e-mail: siblect@danvilleva.gov
1005 Exclusions from Specification

This specification pertains to materials and equipment only. The following
items will be provided by other parties and are thus specifically excluded from
the scope of this Specification and from Seller's responsibilities pertaining
thereto:
 Construction labor;
 Standard tools and construction equipment;
 25 kV circuit breakers;
 69 KV circuit breakers;
 Station service transformer;
 Instrument transformers;
 Foundation materials other than anchor bolts;
 Ground grid materials which will be located below ground;
 Cable, pull boxes, terminal boxes and conduit;
 Controls, control house, relays, panels, control circuits, and associated
cabling;
 Switchyard fence, fire alarm/suppression systems, and;
 Power transformers with arresters
 Metering equipment.
1006 Seller Responsibilities

1006.1 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT
With the exception of the items specifically excluded in Section 1005 –

Exclusions from Specification, Seller shall furnish all materials, equipment and
supplies required to construct a complete substation as described and
depicted on Buyer's drawings, this specification including, not necessarily
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limited to the following, which are further described in Section 2000 -

Specifications.
 Substation structures;
 Lighting fixtures, poles and brackets;
 Gang-operated disconnect switches;
 Hookstick-operated switches;
 Surge arresters (lines and feeders);
 Fuse cutouts and links;
 Insulators;
 Connectors, fittings and hardware;
 Conductor for rigid bus and flexible connections;
 Ground wires and fittings which are located above ground;
 Expendables, such as oxide inhibitors, etc., and;
 Required special tools and recommended spare parts.
1006.2 TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES
Prompt Responses to Buyer's Inquiries - Seller shall provide Buyer with the
name and contact information of Seller's Engineer. Seller's Engineer shall be
available for consultation by telephone, e-mail and fax throughout the duration
of the project. Seller responsiveness being essential to completion of the
project on schedule and within budget, Buyer inquiries shall receive prompt
attention by Seller's Engineer. In general, turnover time for responding to
Buyer inquiries shall not exceed 24 hours.
Field Service Engineer - Seller shall be responsible for furnishing the

services of a qualified Field Service Engineer to advise, familiarize and assist
Buyer with the installation, assembly, testing and commissioning of structures
and equipment furnished. Such Field Service Engineer shall be available to
Buyer via telephone, beginning at a date to be specified by Buyer.
Quality Control and Quality Assurance - Seller shall conduct appropriate

tests and quality assurance measures for each item provided and shall, at
least three weeks in advance, provide Buyer with a schedule for such testing.
Buyer reserves the right to witness any or all such testing and to conduct
additional quality assurance tests and measures at his discretion. Test reports
shall be submitted to Buyer's Project Manager.
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Materials Status Reports - Following the receipt of approval drawings and

documents from Buyer, Seller's Engineer shall file reports with each shipment
of materials, but certainly no less frequently than weekly, such reports to
include the quantities and dates of materials shipped, quantities of materials
not yet shipped, and best estimates of shipping dates for those materials yet
to be shipped. These reports shall employ a format approved by Buyer.
1006.3 DRAWINGS AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION
1006.3.1 Definitions
The following information is required from the Seller only. The following
definitions apply.
Approval Documents - Drawings, bills of materials, equipment outlines and
specifications, instruction manuals and other pertinent information which are
submitted to Buyer for review, comment and approval.
Final Documents - Drawings, bills of materials, equipment outlines and

specifications, instruction manuals and other pertinent information which have
been approved by Buyer.
Record Documents - Drawings, bills of materials, equipment outlines and

specifications, instruction manuals and other pertinent information which
represent the equipment as shipped and the project as built.
1006.3.2 Approval Documents

Submittals - Seller shall submit for Buyer's review and approval drawings,
bills of materials, equipment outlines, instruction manuals and other pertinent
information. Submittals may be electronic, in pdf or Acad .dwg format, via
email or an established ftp site to be announced later. Approval information
shall include but shall not be limited to the following items:
 Steel erection and detail drawings (shop drawings);

 Anchor bolt plan, including anchor bolt sizes, locations, and dimensions;
 Electrical arrangement drawings, including bus and connection details; and
rigid bus conductor cutting schedule;
 Drawings and information detailing packaging for shipping, storage
requirements.
 Miscellaneous Safety Data Sheets as prescribed by OSHA regulations;
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 Bills of materials, manufacturer’s outline drawings, specification sheets,

descriptive information and instruction manuals for materials and
equipment to be furnished;
 Structural design calculations, including foundation reaction loads.
Reaction loads shall be broken down by load components and
combinations. Both magnitude and direction shall be provided for all
foundation loads;
 Descriptive information on minor and major maintenance of equipment to
be furnished;
 Information describing installation and commissioning procedures;
 Maximum vertical, horizontal, longitudinal, and torsional loading for bus
connection terminals;
 Copy of design tests showing compliance with the provided specifications
and applicable standards;
 Information describing production tests applied to each device;
 List of recommended spare parts and prices, and;
 Detailed schedule for delivery of Approval Drawings and delivery of
materials on site. Material shipping status-tracking reports shall also be
submitted until all Seller-supplied material is delivered to site.
The scheduled due dates for delivery of approval drawings are given in
Section 1007 - Key Dates for Sellers.
Approval - Buyer will review Approval Documents, mark them as necessary

for correction or revision, and return one (1) marked set to Seller. Seller shall
make Buyer's specified revisions and corrections. Documents which do not
meet Buyer’s approval will be resubmitted for further revision as necessary
until Buyer’s specifications are met.
Communication - Buyer's Project Manager, or his designate, and Seller's
Engineer, or his designate, shall communicate as needed prior to Seller's
submitting Final Documents to ensure that Buyer's intent, instruction, and
direction and Seller's recommendations are fully understood and the Final
Documents to be submitted reflect agreement Buyer's needs.
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1006.3.3 Final Documents

Drawings which meet Buyer’s approval shall be returned to Seller marked
either APPROVED or APPROVED EXCEPT AS NOTED. Seller shall supply
substation package based on Final Documents.
1006.3.4 Record Documents

Within four (4) weeks following final shipment of equipment and materials,
Seller shall submit Record Documents to Buyer, which shall consist of all as-
built drawings, bills of materials, equipment outlines and nameplate
reproductions (including serial numbers), instruction manuals, and other
pertinent final information which have been corrected to represent the final
state of the project in accord with Buyer's direction. Record Documents shall
be sealed and signed by a Professional Engineer.
1006.3.5 Information Contents and Formats

Formats - Approval drawings may be submitted in electronic form, in pdf or
Acad .dwg format, via email or an established ftp site to be announced later.
Other information may be submitted in electronic Excel spreadsheets, or in
.pdf format. All Submittals shall be legible copies of manufacturers' catalog cut
sheets with items being furnished clearly identified. Document sizes shall be
sufficient to make all information clearly legible. Additional copies of Record
Documents, as defined in Sections 1006.3.1 and 1006.3.4, shall be provided.
Drawing Numbers - All drawings shall be numbered with Buyer's numbering

system used on Buyer's drawings. Communication between Buyer and Seller
will reference these numbers. Seller may further identify drawings with his
own numbering system elsewhere on the drawing if so desired, provided that
Buyer's number is the more prominently visible.
Coordination of Information - Materials and structure identification numbers

used on the bill of materials shall be also appear on the drawings, equipment
outlines, catalog sheets and other relevant documents in order to coordinate
the documents and facilitate engineering review and construction.
Structural Steel Drawings - Approval Drawings, Final Drawings and Record

Drawings (erection drawings and shop drawings) for structural steel shall
contain all dimensions, component identifying marks and other necessary
information in sufficient detail to facilitate rapid, ready and economical
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fabrication, identification of individual components at the Site, and erection of

all structures
Electrical Drawings - Approval Drawings, Final Drawings and Record

Drawings for substation and equipment shall contain all dimensions,
component identifying marks and other necessary information in sufficient
detail to facilitate rapid, ready and economical erection, identification of
individual components at the Site, mounting, and connection of equipment.
Drawings shall also include any special instructions or information required for
installation.
Bill of Materials - Bill of Materials shall contain sufficiently detailed

descriptions of equipment to facilitate identification of components and
equipment.
Equipment information - Seller shall clearly identify all relevant items on

equipment outlines, catalog cut sheets and other information, and mark each
component with the same identifying number as those used in the Bill of
Materials and on the drawings in order to facilitate rapid identification of
components, connectors and hardware at the Site and on the drawings.
1007 Key Dates for Sellers

Seller shall schedule deliveries of the required information, materials and
services to ensure adherence to the following project schedule and key dates:
Event or Requirement Description Due Date

Award of Contract
Submit Structural Steel Calculations and Foundation
Reaction Loads to Buyer
Submit Approval Drawings to Buyer
Delivery of Final Drawings, Bills of Materials and
Other Required Information
Delivery of All Anchor Bolts
Delivery of All Structures, Equipment and Materials
Delivery of Record Information
End of Section 1000

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2000 SPECIFICATIONS
2001 Station Design Criteria
General - Design and design loading of substation structures, conductors and
equipment shall conform to the latest revisions of the following standards and
guidelines:
 ANSI/IEEE 605, Guide for Design of Substation Rigid Bus Structures;
 ANSI C2, National Electric Safety Code (NESC);
 ASCE 113, Substation Structure Design Guide, and;
 IEEE 693, Recommended Practices for Seismic Design of Substations.
Site Geophysical Data - Station design shall take into account the following Site
Geophysical Data unless otherwise specified.
CRITERION DATUM
Geodetic Coordinates (Lat. X Lon.) 36°33'54.20"N, 79°26'21.55"W
Elevation above MSL 582 feet
Mean Annual Precipitation 45 inches (Avg. Snowfall = 10 inches)
Temperature Range -4ºF (-20ºC) to 104ºF (40ºC)
Average Relative Humidity 69 percent
Isokeraunic Activity Level 50 thunderstorm-days/year
NESC Ice & Wind Loading District Heavy – 1/2” Ice, 4 psf wind at 0°F
Seismic Requirements
Site Class: D
Fa 1.6
Fv 2.4
SDs 0.164g
SD1 0.119g
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Electrical Design Criteria - Installation will be a three-phase medium voltage

electrical substation designed and built to the following electrical criteria.
CRITERION SPECIFICATION
Frequency 60 Hz
Nominal Operating Voltage 12.47 kV 69 kV
Basic Impulse Level 150 kV 350 kV
Maximum Continuous Current 2,000 amps rms
Short Circuit Current 25,000 amps rms symmetrical
12kV.
Mechanical and Structural Design Criteria - Design loading methodology for

station structures and equipment shall be the ASCE 113 – Substation Structure
Design Guide, unless otherwise specified herein.
Wind loads shall be applied from the direction which results in maximum
structural stresses. Ice loading of structures, conductors and equipment shall
assume weight associated with a glazed ice density of 57 lbs/ft2.
The following structural and mechanical design criteria shall be employed.
Criterion Value
NESC Wind Loading District Heavy
Extreme Wind Speed 90 mph
NESC Ice Loading District Heavy
Extreme Ice Coating Radial Thickness 0.75 inches
Exposure Category C
Importance Factor 1.15
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Structure Deflection Criteria - Structure allowable deflections shall meet the

latest revision of the ASCE 113 – Substation Structure Design Guide, except
where the operational requirements of affected equipment indicate more
restrictive criteria. In general, limits of structural member and rigid bus deflection
will be:
Horizontal and Vertical Deflection Limits = L / 200
where L = Span length in feet for horizontal members and height in feet above
baseplate for vertical members.
Loading Design Cases - Design of station structures shall consider separately

each of the loading cases described below.
Case 1: NESC Heavy District Loading Case
Case 2: Extreme Wind Condition Loading Case
Case 3: Heavy Ice Loading Case
Case 4: NESC Heavy District Wind Loading + Heavy District Ice Case
Case 5: Seismic Load Case
Case 6: Deflection Load Case (No ice, wind or overload factor)
Case 7: Short Circuit Load Case
Case 8: Wind Load + Short Circuit Load
Case 9: Seismic Load + Short Circuit Load
Case 10: Wind Load + Ice Load + Short Circuit Load
2002 Structures
2002.1 MATERIALS
General - Unless otherwise specified, structures shall be designed and

fabricated as prescribed in the latest revisions of the following standards and
guidelines:
 AISC Steel Construction Manual;
 ASTM A36, Structural Steel;

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 ASTM A123, Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized) Coatings on Iron and Steel

Products;
 ASTM A143, Safeguarding Against Embrittlement of Hot-Dip Galvanized

Structural Steel and Procedure for Detecting Embrittlement;
 ASTM A153 Zinc Coating (Hot-Dip) on Iron and Steel Hardware;
 ASTM A 325, Steel Zinc Coated Structural Bolts;
 ASTM E376, Measuring Coating Thickness by Magnetic Field or Eddy

Current (Electromagnetic) Test Methods;
 ASTM A384, Safeguarding Against Warpage and Distortion During Hot-

Dip Galvanizing of Steel Assemblies;
 ASTM A385, Providing High-Quality Zinc Coatings (Hot-Dip);
 ASTM A436, Hardened Steel Washers;
 ASTM A563, Carbon and Alloy Steel Nuts;
 ASTM A780, Repair of Damaged Hot-Dip Galvanized Coatings, and;
 AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code.
Substation Structures - Substation structures shall be constructed of either

standard rolled steel shapes, of tapered tubular steel sections or of standard
tubular steel. The choice shall be based on economics and on Buyer's
preference.
Bolts - Bolts shall have hexagonal heads and shall conform to ASTM A325.
Bolt threads shall be excluded from the shear plane.
Nuts - Nuts shall be hexagonal and shall conform to ASTM A563-DH or

A563-2H.
Washers - Washers, flat or beveled as may be appropriate, shall be provided

at all connections and shall conform to ASTM A436. Malleable iron washers
will not be acceptable.
Anchor Bolts - Anchor bolts for all structural columns shall be designed with
sufficient length and anchoring capacity to develop the full strength of the bolts
when embedded in 3,000 psi test concrete, and shall conform to ASTM A354.
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The top 12-inches of anchor bolts shall be galvanized as prescribed in ASTM

A153. Each anchor bolt shall be furnished with two nuts for leveling and
plumbing structures. Nuts shall conform with ASTM A563.
2002.2 FABRICATION
General - Steel structures shall be fabricated to AISC specifications and in

accord with Buyer's requirements.
Deformation - Structures and structural members shall be straight, true and

accurate. Members or pieces which are seriously deformed or distorted will
be rejected by Buyer. Minor deformations or distortions may be corrected with
the permission of the Buyer using methods which Buyer approves. In no case
shall items be heated to correct distortions.
Equipment Mounting Provisions - Structures shall provide for appropriate

mounting or attachment of electrical equipment, bus, conduit, connectors or
other associated apparatus or equipment without requiring field-drilled holes.
Cutting Tools - Shears, punches, dies, drill bits and other cutting tools used
in fabrication shall be clean and sharp to prevent burrs or other defects along
cut edges.
Cuts - Cutting or shearing of steel shall be done to gage and in a manner that
results in clean-cut edges and no variation in length beyond that noted in the
shop drawings. All bevel cutting shall be true and accurate and shall be made
prior to galvanizing.
Holes - Dimensions for connection or mounting bolt holes shall be 1/16 inch
larger than the diameters of the corresponding bolts unless otherwise
specified. Dimensions for holes for anchor bolts shall be 3/8 inch larger than
the diameter of the corresponding anchor bolts unless otherwise specified.
Punching and drilling shall be to gage and shall be true and accurate.
Plugging or welding holes punched or drilled in an incorrect location shall not
adversely affect the integrity of the member or structure.
Bends - Any required bending of members shall be reasonably true, accurate

and sharp. Holes which are located within four inches of bends shall not be
made until after bends have been made.
Bolted Connections - All connections to be made after galvanizing shall be

bolted connections. Center-to-center dimensions of end holes of a member
shall not vary by more than 1/16 inch. The use of drift pins to correct
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misalignments of holes shall be permitted provided that they do not damage

the protective coating of the steel surface. Fabricator shall provide torque
requirements for bolted connections.
Welded Connections - All connections to be made prior to galvanizing shall

be welded connections unless otherwise specified. Welded connections shall
comply with AISC specifications and welder operator and welding procedure
qualifications shall conform to AWS D1.1.
Weld Information on Shop Drawings - Weld details on fabricator's shop

drawings shall include identification of weld and method to be used for making
the welds as prescribed in AWS D1.1.
Weld Materials - Weld filler materials shall be compatible with the substrates
to which they will be applied as defined by AWS specifications. Welding rod,
flux and other consumable welding materials shall be stored as prescribed in
AWS D1.1.
Preparation and Welding Process - Pieces to be connected by welding shall

be carefully fitted, assembled and aligned. Surface to be welded and surface
within 1/2 inch of proposed weld edge shall be thoroughly cleaned of rust, dirt,
oil, grease, water and other contaminants before making the weld.
Connections shall be made by full-penetration welds in continuous seams.
Welding shall be controlled to minimize shrinkage, warp or other distortion or
stress.
Weld Defects - Completed welds shall be carefully inspected for voids, pitting,
cratering, cracks, slag inclusions and undercuts which exceed the permitted
defects prescribed in AWS D1.1. Any such defects shall be removed as
prescribed in AWS D1.1, and then rewelded. Completed welds shall be
chipped and ground as required to make the surfaces smooth and free of slag
prior to galvanizing.
Structure Grounding Provisions - Each structure shall be provided with a

two-hole grounding pad near the ground level on each column or leg.
Erection Marks - All structural members shall be identified with erection

marks which correspond to the shop detail drawings, erection drawings and
bill of materials. Erection marks shall consist of stamped 3/4-inch high x 1/16-
inch deep minimum letters and/or numerals, and shall be located
conspicuously near the ends of the members being marked to facilitate
identification of members in the field. Members over 14 feet in length shall be
marked at both ends. Identical members shall bear identical erection marks.
Erection marks shall be stamped into members prior to galvanizing.
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2002.3 Galvanizing
General - All steel shall be hot-dip galvanized after fabrication in accord with
ASTM A123 for structural steel and ASTM A153 for steel hardware. Minimum
galvanized coating thickness, as measured by magnetic field or eddy current
test methods prescribed by ASTM A376, latest revision, shall be:
Average of: Structural Steel Bolting Hardware

All Specimens Tested 4.7 mils (2.82 oz/ft2) 2.8 mils (1.68 oz/ft2)
Individual Specimen 4.2 mils (2.52 oz/ft2) 2.5 mils (1.50 oz/ft2)
Both exterior and interior of rolled shapes or tubular steel structures, members
and components, including all welds, shall be completely coated in a single-
dip process unless a double-dip process. Double dip galvanizing will not be
acceptable.
Excess Zinc - Heavy coating runs, encrustation, lumps or protrusions of

excess zinc will not be acceptable.
Deformation - Fabricator shall safeguard against warping or distorting

structures, members and components during the galvanizing process as
prescribed in ASTM A384, latest revision. Minor distortions may be corrected,
provided that such corrections do not require heating the steel.
Tapped Holes - All tapped holes or nuts welded to members or structure

assemblies shall be re-tapped with the properly oversized tap after
galvanizing. Bolts and nuts shall be assembled after galvanizing to ensure
that friction provides finger-fit tightness. Wrench tightness or spinning fit are
not acceptable.
Final Cleaning - All materials shall be thoroughly cleaned after galvanizing to

remove traces of flux, flux inclusions, pre-flux salts, acid dross and other such
materials. The presence of wet storage stain (white rust) shall be cause for
rejection of the material by the Buyer.
Shipping Damage - Seller shall be responsible for repair of any damage to

coating system which occurs during fabrication, handling and shipping until
structures are delivered to the Site. Repairs shall comply with ASTM A780,
latest revision.
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2002.4 INSPECTION AND TESTING

Fabricator shall inspect, measure and test structures, members, components
and materials to verify that they conform to this specification and all applicable
standards. Certified copies of mill test reports showing the physical and
chemical properties of the materials used in fabrication, and Manufacturer's
Certificate of Inspection for Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized) Coatings on Structural
Steel shall be provided to the Buyer.
Buyer shall have right to inspect manufacturer's shop or the work in process at
any time prior to or during the fabrication.
2002.5 PACKAGING AND SHIPPING
Complete Packages - All steel structures shall be furnished as a complete

packaged lot, including assembly drawings (with each member or part
indexed), details, bill of materials, assembly hardware (bolts, nuts, flat
washers and lock washers), base plates, and all other items required to erect
at the Site the completed structures described in this specification.
Package Size and Content - Structural steel shipping packages shall be as

large as is practical. Only complete structures shall be shipped; complete
structures, including required hardware, shall be packaged and shipped
together. Hardware (bolts, nuts, washers, lock washers) shall be packaged in
cloth bags, with different hardware segregated and like hardware bagged
together. Each bag shall be clearly and indelibly marked with its contents.
Package Identification - Identity of each package shall be clearly and
indelibly marked, and Seller shall provide Buyer with package lists which
match package identifications prior to shipment.
Protection from Damage - Components shall be prepared for shipping in a

manner which will ensure that no damage occurs during transit, and shall be
shipped in an open top or flatbed truck to facilitate unloading at the site.
Advance Notification of Delivery - Seller shall provide Buyer with 48-hour

minimum advance notice of delivery of packages, including descriptions of
materials included in the packages. Where construction schedules may be
adversely affected by this provision, it may be waived with the Buyer consent.
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2003 Insulators
Materials for Station Post Insulators - Station post insulators shall be
constructed of commercial grade wet-process porcelain with uniform
consistency free of voids or other defects which may adversely affect electrical
or mechanical performance. Surface shall be smooth and relatively free of
imperfections. The entire surface which will be exposed after assembly shall
be glazed. Metal parts shall be constructed of commercial grade malleable
iron, ductile iron or steel and shall be hot-dip galvanized after fabrication in
accord with ASTM A123.
Materials for Strain/Suspension Insulators -The suspension insulators

operating at 69 kV shall be polymer type and have the following minimum
electrical and mechanical characteristics, in addition to those required by
electrical or structural design calculations:
Positive Impulse Flashover 390 kV
Wet Withstand (10 Sec.) 145 kV
Leakage Distance Inches 72 Inches
Specified Mechanical Load 25,000 Pounds
Routine Test Load 12,500 Pounds
Ratings and Characteristics – Station and bus insulators shall be high

strength (ANSI TR-227 for 12kV, ANSI TR-278 for 69kV) station post design,
and shall meet or exceed the latest revision of the ANSI C29.1 and C29.9 and
the following minimum design characteristics.
CHARACTERISTIC RATING
Dielectric Material Porcelain
Impulse Withstand (kV) 150 (for 12kV)
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350 (for 69kV )

Critical Impulse Flashover-Pos. (kV) 170 (for 12kV)
390 (for 69kV )
Wet Withstand (kV) 60 (for 12kV )
145 (for 69kV )
Leakage Distance (inches) 24 (for 12kV )
72 (for 69kV )
Maximum RIV at 1 MHz (μV) 100 (for 12kV )
200 (for 69kV )
Cantilever Strength (lbs.) 4,000 (for 12kV )
3,000 (for 69kV )
Tensile Strength (lbs.) 20,000 (for 12kV )
25,000 (for 69kV )
Torsional Strength (inch-lbs.) 16,000 (for 12kV )
40,000 (for 69kV )
Compression Strength (lbs.) 20,000 (for 12kV )
60,000 (for 69kV )
12kV.
Color - Dielectric surfaces shall be ANSI 70 Sky Gray.
Spares - Quantities shall include 5 percent spare quantities (rounded up to the

next whole number) to allow for damaged units.
Approved Manufacturers - Approved manufacturers for insulators: Hubbell,

Lapp, NGK Locke, Newell.
2004 Buses and Jumpers

2004.1 GENERAL
Phase-to-phase and phase-to-ground minimum clearances shall conform to
the latest revision of the ANSI C37.30.1. Minimum clearances between
energized overhead conductors and ground shall conform to RUS Bulletin
1724E-300 for personnel safety or as shown on Buyer's drawings.
2004.2 RIGID BUS
Conductors - Rigid bus conductor shall be seamless aluminum pipe, alloy

6063.T6, and shall conform to ASTM B-345, latest revision, with base current
rating of 30°C rise over 40°C ambient with full sun exposure and 2-ft/sec cross
wind. For 3” dia. pipe, a single, continuous length of 266.8 kcmil ACSR
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(Partridge) cable shall be inserted into each horizontal section of bus over its
entire length to suppress aeolian vibration. Seller shall provide tube cutting
schedule as a part of the drawings. Tubing shall be perforated with 3/8 -inch
diameter holes spaced at 36-inch intervals on the undersides to permit drainage
and prevent accumulation of water.
Fittings and Connectors – Factory fittings shall be welded. Field fittings shall be
of the welded type. Bus shall be fixed at one end with an expansion fitting at the
other end to allow for thermal expansion. Quantities of each type of fitting and
its associated hardware (bolts, nuts, flat washers, lock washers) shall include
5 percent spare quantities (rounded up to the next whole number).
2004.3 FLEXIBLE CONDUCTORS

Conductors - Flexible conductors shall be 1,272 kcmil AAC (Narcissus), 500
kcmil AAC (Hyacinth), 4/0 kcmil AAC (Oxlip), and #2 kcmil AAC (Iris) as shown
on the drawings accompanying this Specification.
Fittings and Connectors - Fittings and connectors for flexible conductors shall
be of the compression type.
2004.4 APPROVED MANUFACTURERS

Approved manufacturers of fittings and connectors for both rigid and flexible bus
and lines: Anderson (Hubbell), Dossert (AFL), Burndy, Homac (T&B), Sefcor.
2005 Gang Operated Disconnect Switches

General - Switch shall meet or exceed the requirements prescribed in the
latest revisions of all applicable standards, including ANSI/IEEE C37-30, 32,
34, 34a and 37, NEMA, ASME, AISC and AWS.
69 kV Switch Ratings – 69kV Switches shall be vertical break, three-pole-

single-throw, gang-operated, air-break disconnect switch, capable of being
mounted in a horizontal or vertical orientation, and shall meet the following
minimum ratings.
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69 KV SWITCH DATA (VERTICAL BREAK)
Quantity 2
Nominal Operating Voltage 69 kV
Operation Type Manual Gang Operated
Motor Control Voltage 125 VDC
Basic Impulse Level 350 kV
Continuous Current Capacity 1,200A
Momentary Current Capacity 61,000 Amps
25 kV Switch Ratings –25kV Switches for the main bus and transfer bus shall
be V-configuration, three-pole-single-throw, gang-operated, center side-break,
air-break disconnect switch, capable of being mounted in a horizontal or
vertical orientation.
25kV Switches for the tie bus shall be V-configuration, three-pole-single-throw,

gang-operated, vertical break, air-break disconnect switch, capable of being
mounted in a horizontal or vertical orientation.
25kV Switches for the feeder bays shall be V-configuration, hook-stick

operated, center side-break, air-break disconnect switch, capable of being
mounted in a horizontal or vertical orientation
All 25kV switches shall meet the following minimum ratings.

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25 KV MAIN BUS SWITCH DATA (CENTER SIDE BREAK – WITH ARCING HORNS)
Quantity 2
Operation Type Manual (Gang Operated)
25 KV BUS TIE SWITCH DATA (VERTICAL BREAK)
Quantity 2

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25 KV TRANSFER BUS SWITCH DATA (CENTER SIDE BREAK – WITH ARCING

HORNS)
Quantity 8
Operator - Switch shall be manually operated, and capable of operating under

ice loading conditions prescribed in the latest revision of ANSI/IEEE C36.34.
Arcing Horns – All 69kV Switches shall be equipped with arcing horns. The
2,000-amp main bus and 1,200-amp transfer bus 25kV Switches shall be
equipped with arcing horns
Insulators - Provide 25kV switches with porcelain type TR-227 insulators ANSI
70 Skytone gray. Provide 69kV switches with porcelain type TR-278 ANSI 70
Skytone gray. Insulators to be mounted on switch and shipped as a complete
unit. Insulator alignment and leveling devices, which shall be excluded from
the current carrying paths of the switches, shall be provided. Bolt circles for
leveling bolts which are in contact with insulator caps shall be identical to
those for mounting bolts.
Ferrous Components - Ferrous parts shall be hot dip galvanized after

fabrication as prescribed in ASTM A153. All switch and mechanism parts
shall be of materials which are resistant to damage by ultraviolet light.
Temperature Rise - Temperature rise of current carrying components over

40°C ambient shall not exceed 53°C, except switch terminals which shall not
exceed 43°C.
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Blade Material - Switch blades shall be constructed of electrical alloy

aluminum.
Contacts - All contacts shall be surfaced with a ten (10) mil minimum
thickness of silver, silver alloy or suitable equivalent on both surfaces, brazed
on exposed contacts, and either brazed or electroplated on sealed contacts.
Rivets, beads or screws are not acceptable as contacts.
Contact Pressure Adjustment - Uniform contact pressure shall be

maintained under all operating conditions, and shall not change as a result
high momentary or continuous current. Springs and spring washers used for
maintaining contact pressure shall be located outside the current carrying path
to prevent overheating and annealing. Material for contact pressure springs or
spring washers shall be 300-series non-magnetic stainless steel or equivalent.
Contact adjusting bolts shall be of 3/8-inch minimum diameter.
Hinge-End Contacts - The current path must be maintained and unbroken at
the hinge end of the switch throughout the complete open-and-close cycle of
operation. Hinge-end contacts must be readily visible to facilitate inspection.
Connections - Copper-to-aluminum connections shall be made with silver,

silver alloy or suitable equivalent.
Terminal Pads - Switch shall be furnished with 4-hole NEMA standard

horizontally-oriented flat terminal pad, machine-finished on the top surface,
which will accommodate connectors without mechanical interference.
Underside surface of pad shall be smooth in order to accommodate flat
washers on each bolt.
Base - Switch shall be furnished complete with galvanized steel base of

sufficient rigidity to provide for smooth operation, and suitable for mounting on
steel structures with 4’–0” pole-to-pole spacing for 12 & 25 kV, 7’-0” pole-to-
pole spacing for 69 kV. Adjustable stops shall be provided on the bases.
Mounting of the switch on the structures shall not require field-drilled holes in
the base.
Operating Linkages - Switch shall be furnished with all operating piping,

inter-phase piping, and fittings, which shall be interchangeable from left to
right with minimal effort and expense. All piping shall be of steel construction,
cut to proper lengths by the switch manufacturer, and hot-dip galvanized after
fabrication. Minimum inter-phase piping diameter shall be 1-inch IPS. Inter-
phase piping shall have threaded clevis-type connections to allow tightening or
adjusting with a single wrench. Threaded connections shall be protected from
rust.
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Bearings - Bearings shall be maintenance free and sufficiently sealed to

prevent entry of dust and moisture, and shall be located outside the current
carrying path. Bearings shall be heavy duty, of the double-row stainless steel
ball bearing type, with case-hardened races, and shall contain no plastic or
other synthetic components. Outboard bearings shall be interchangeable from
left to right.
Fittings - Fittings shall be of the clevis and U-bolt type. Metal piercing set
screw type fittings shall not be acceptable.
Blade Control - The operating mechanism shall maintain positive control of

the blade in both the fully open and fully closed positions and at all points in
between.
Operating Mechanism - Operating mechanism shall be of the swing-handle

type.
Switch Operator - Switch operator shall be equipped with adjustable stops for
both open and closed positions with security linkage for locking with a 5/16-inch
short-shackle padlock only in the open or the closed position, but at no point in
between. Switch position shall not be altered or affected by de-coupling the
operator. Operator and operating mechanism shall be mounted 3’-0” above
the bottom of the steel base plate. Operating handle shall be equipped with a
flexible braid-type jumper connecting it to the structure ground.
Position Indicators - Permanent OPEN and CLOSED position indicators

shall be mounted on the vertical drive pipe. Peel-off stickers shall not be
acceptable.
Component Marking - Switch components and hardware shall be tagged with

removable, weatherproof markings which clearly identify each item.
Hardware - All steel hardware (bolts, nuts, and washers) needed for assembly
of the switch shall be hot dip galvanized and where required shall be coated
with appropriate compound prior to installation. Only hex head bolts and hex
nuts shall be used. Hardware (bolts, nuts, washers, lock washers) shall be
packaged in cloth bags, with different hardware segregated and like hardware
bagged together. Each bag shall be clearly and indelibly marked with its
contents.
Nameplate - A metal nameplate shall be secured to the side of each switch

base and operator, parallel to the switch blade when closed, and visible from
the ground. The nameplate shall include the following information:
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Manufacturer's name and address; Switch type; Model or catalog number;

Rated continuous and maximum voltages and currents and BIL, and; Serial
number.
Approved Manufacturers - Approved manufacturers for disconnect switches:

Usco, Memco, Pascor, Southern States, Turner, Cleveland/Price.
2006 Hookstick-Operated Disconnect Switches

General – Switch shall meet or exceed the requirements prescribed in the
latest revisions of all applicable standards, including ANSI/IEEE C37-30, 32,
34, 34a and 37, NEMA, ASME, AISC and AWS.
Ratings - Switch shall be single-pole-single-throw, vertical-break, air-break

disconnect switch suitable for mounting in a vertical orientation, and shall meet
the following minimum ratings:
25 KV FEEDER BAY SWITCH DATA (HOOKSTICH OPERATED)
Quantity 16
Operation Type Manual (Hook-Stick Operated)
Insulators – Provide 25kV switches with porcelain type TR-227 insulators,

ANSI 70 Skytone gray. Switches shall be furnished complete with all insulators
mounted.
Ferrous Components - Ferrous parts shall be hot dip galvanized after

fabrication as prescribed in ASTM A153. All switch and mechanism parts
shall be of materials which are resistant to damage by ultraviolet light.
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Temperature Rise - Temperature rise of current carrying components over

40°C ambient shall not exceed 53°C, except switch terminals which shall not
exceed 43°C.
Blade - Switch blade shall be constructed of electrical copper. Each blade

shall be trussed to provide sufficient rigidity to withstand a 50-lb. lateral force
at the ring in the open position and still operate satisfactorily to close and latch
without transfer of metal on the contacts. Documentation of the test of this
capability shall be provided.
Blade Latch - Switch shall be equipped with a positive blade latch and large
oval operating ring (minimum 2-1/8" inside diameter) of rugged construction
for easy engagement. Each switch shall have a cam out leverage exceeding
4 to 1 ratio.
Blade stops - Switch shall be equipped with 90-degree blade stops. Stops
shall be of sufficient strength, to resist damage during normal operations.
Blade Guides – Switch shall be equipped with blade guides to ensure positive
alignment when blade is closed.
Contacts - All contacts shall be surfaced with a ten (10) mil minimum
thickness of silver, silver alloy or suitable equivalent on both surfaces, brazed
on exposed contacts, and either brazed or electroplated on sealed contacts.
Rivets, beads or screws are not acceptable as contacts.
Contact Pressure Adjustment - Uniform contact pressure shall be

maintained under all operating conditions, and shall not change as a result
high momentary or continuous current. Springs and spring washers used for
maintaining contact pressure shall be located outside the current carrying path
to prevent overheating and annealing. Material for contact pressure springs or
spring washers shall be 300-series non-magnetic stainless steel or equivalent.
Contact adjusting bolts shall be of 3/8-inch minimum diameter.
Hinge-End Contacts - The current path must be maintained and unbroken at

the hinge end of the switch throughout the complete open-and-close cycle of
operation. Hinge-end contacts must be readily visible to facilitate inspection.
Connections - Copper-to-aluminum connections shall be made with silver,

silver alloy or suitable equivalent.
Terminal Pads - Switches shall be furnished with 4-hole NEMA standard

horizontally-oriented flat terminal pad, machine-finished on the top surface,
which will accommodate connectors without mechanical interference.
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Underside surface of pad shall be smooth in order to accommodate flat

washers on each bolt.
Base - Switch shall be furnished complete with galvanized steel channel base
of sufficient rigidity to allow the switch to operate successfully when a 50-lb.
lateral force is applied to the ring of the opened switch. Mounting of the
switches on the structures shall not require field-drilled holes in the base.
Hardware - All steel hardware (bolts, nuts, and washers) needed for assembly
of the switch shall be hot dip galvanized and where required shall be coated
with appropriate compound prior to installation. Only hex head bolts and hex
nuts shall be used. Hardware (bolts, nuts, washers, lock washers) shall be
packaged in cloth bags, with different hardware segregated and like hardware
bagged together. Each bag shall be clearly and indelibly marked with its
contents.
Nameplate - A metal nameplate shall be secured to the side of each switch

base and operator, parallel to the switch blade when closed, and visible from
the ground. The nameplate shall include the following information:
Manufacturer's name and address; Switch type; Model or catalog number;
Rated continuous and maximum voltages and currents and BIL, and; Serial
number.
Approved Manufacturers - Approved manufacturers for hookstick-operated

disconnect switches: Hubbell, Memco, Pascor, Southern States, Turner,
Cleveland/Price.
2007 Surge Arresters

General - Surge arrester shall be station class, shunt-gap, metal oxide varistor
type surge arresters for application on grounded system, suitable for mounting
in a vertical upright, or an inverted, upside down orientation.
Characteristics and Ratings - Surge arrester shall meet or exceed the

requirements prescribed in the latest revisions of all applicable standards,
including ANSI/IEEE C62.11 and C62.22, NEMA, ASME, AISC and AWS.,
with characteristics and ratings meeting or exceeding those specified in the
following table.
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CHARACTERISTIC VOLTAGE RATING

Maximum Continuous Operating Voltage 12 kV 8.4 kV
Basic Impulse Level Rating 110 kV
Maximum Front of Wave Impulse Crest 27.8 kV
Maximum Crest Switching Surge Sparkover 19.8 kV
Maximum Crest at 10,000 amps (8 - 20 μsec wave) 25.3 kV
Maximum Continuous Operating Voltage 69 kV 48 kV

Maximum Front of Wave Impulse Crest 163.5 kV
Maximum Crest Switching Surge Sparkover 116.4 kV
Maximum Crest at 10,000 amps (8 - 20 μsec wave) 148.6 kV
Materials – 69 kV Arrester housing shall be constructed of ultraviolet-resistant

dielectric polymer material with uniform consistency free of voids or other
defects which may adversely affect electrical or mechanical performance.
Surface shall be smooth and relatively free of imperfections. Arrester cap and
base shall be constructed of aluminum or aluminum alloy. - Internal
components shall be protected from atmospheric contamination by a weather-
tight seal.
12 kV Arrester housing shall be constructed of ultraviolet-resistant
dielectric polymer material with uniform consistency free of voids or other
defects which may adversely affect electrical or mechanical performance.
Surface shall be smooth and relatively free of imperfections. Arrester cap and
base shall be constructed of aluminum or aluminum alloy. - Internal
components shall be protected from atmospheric contamination by a weather-
tight seal.
Mounting Hardware – 69 kV Arresters shall be equipped with a mounting

base, 10 inch diameter bolt pattern, for 3 – 1/2 inch bolts, equally spaced at
120 degree separation. The arrester shall be suitable for upright or horizontal
mounting. 12 kV & 25kV Arresters shall be equipped with a mounting base, 10
inch diameter bolt pattern, for 3 – 1/2 inch bolts, equally spaced at 120 degree
separation. The arrester shall be suitable for vertical, horizontal or underhung
mounting.
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Connections - Arrester shall be equipped with 4 hole NEMA pad top

connector and 1-hole bottom connector, suitable for terminating No. 4/0 AWG
stranded copper wire.
Approved Manufacturers - Approved manufacturers for surge arresters:

Ohio Brass, ABB, GE, Cooper Power Systems, and S&C.
2008 Fuses and Fuse Cutouts

General – Fuse cutout shall be station class, slant body, hookstick-operated,
tube-type, porcelain fuse cutout for application on grounded system, riser-pole
configuration, and shall be mounted in a vertical upright orientation.
Characteristics and Ratings - Cutout shall meet or exceed the requirements

prescribed in the latest revisions of all applicable standards, including
ANSI/IEEE C62.11 and C62.22, NEMA, ASME, AISC and AWS., with
characteristics and ratings meeting or exceeding those specified in the
following table.
CHARACTERISTIC RATING
Operating Voltage 12.47 kV
Continuous Current Capacity 100 amps
Symmetrical Interrupting Capacity 9,300 amps
Asymmetrical Interrupting Capacity 14,000 amps
Leakage Distance 15 inches
Materials – Cutout body shall be constructed of ultraviolet-resistant dielectric

polymer material or commercial grade wet-process porcelain with uniform
consistency free of voids or other defects which may adversely affect electrical
or mechanical performance. Surface shall be smooth and relatively free of
imperfections. For porcelain housing, entire surface which will be exposed
after assembly will be glazed. Mounting bracket and hardware shall be
constructed of galvanized steel or aluminum.
Latch – Cutout shall have positive lever-operated latch to prevent opening

due to vibration or other non-operating causes.
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Fuse Tube – Cutout shall be equipped with small bore, double venting fuse
tube with spring-loaded flipper.
Connections – Cutout shall be equipped with connector for No. 2 AWG

copper conductor at top and bottom.
2009 Lighting
Seller shall provide light fixtures and lamps to be mounted on structures as
shown on the included general arrangement and elevation drawings. The
fixture mounting arms shall be mounted to the structures 30 feet above the
bottom of the structure base plate, and 20 feet above top of concrete for those
mounted on the transformer firewall.
Light fixtures shall be LED luminaries equivalent to those described in the

following table.
Light Description Luminaire Lamp

Structure Lighting GE Evolve 330 Watt
EALP010L2AN730NDS1 Gray
Light fixture shall be 120 volts AC.

Seller shall provide Universal Mounting arm assemblies with knuckle slipfitter
for 2.3 in – 3.0 in OD tenon with leads.
2010 Grounding
Capacity - Above-ground grounding shall be 4/0 AWG copper.
Connectors – Grounding connectors shall be suitable for connection to No.

4/0 AWG copper pigtail from below-ground ground bus.
End of Section 2000

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3000 INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

3001 General Instructions
Bid Requirements - Bidder shall submit a fixed price bid for the materials
included in this specification. Individual materials or components shall be
described in sufficient detail to permit Buyer to evaluate their suitability, and
shall be itemized as to components and prices.
Bidder's Responsibilities - It is the Bidder's responsibility to submit a bid for

furnishing all the materials, equipment, supplies and expendables required for
a complete substation package, excluding only those items which are listed in
Section 1005, Exclusion from Specification. Seller's charges to Buyer shall
not exceed those disclosed in its bid unless agreed to in advance by Buyer.
Bid Evaluation by Buyer - In general, work will be awarded to bidder

submitting best proposal in the judgment of the Buyer, such decision to be
based on price, quality and suitability of materials proposed, quality of the
proposal, Bidder's experience, reputation and qualifications, and other factors.
Buyer reserves the right to disqualify any Bidder, to reject any and all
proposals received, to withdraw request for proposal and to disregard any
irregularities in proposals.
3002 Specific Instructions
Qualifying Information - Bidders shall be required to furnish the following

information with proposals:
 Name address and contact information for company
 Ownership of company and names of principals
 Statement of qualification to perform the proposed work
 List and descriptions of similar projects successfully completed
 Names and statements of qualifications of personnel to be assigned
Technical Information - Bidders shall submit the following technical

information in support of their proposals:
 Conceptual drawings for each structure proposed, including estimated

weights and estimated foundation reaction loads;
 Detailed material list, including basic descriptions, ratings, specifications,

manufacturers' names and model numbers, and other pertinent
information for all devices proposed,
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 Proposed schedule for completing the work proposed, including but not
limited to a schedule for submitting approval drawings and information,
shipment of anchor bolts, steel structures and all other components and
equipment proposed;
 Descriptions of project schedule management and quality control systems

and measures which will be used in fulfillment of the project requirements;
 Description of additional services related to the project.
Exceptions - Bidders shall furnish detailed descriptions of exceptions to this

specification along with explanations of the reason for the exceptions.
3003 Commercial Terms and Conditions
See accompanying City of Danville requirements.
End of Section 3000
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SCHOOLFIELD 69/12 KV SUBSTATION

UCS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION NO.

Specification Developed by:

Specification Title Substation Packager Specification

Specification No. 16845.SD0101.00

Revision No. B Revision Date: 03/01/2017

Prepared By: Jeffrey D Giles, P.E. Date: 01/23/2017

Checked By: Robert Srednicki, P.E. Date: 02/17/2017

Reviewed by Responsible Discipline:

Mechanical Engineering: N/A Date:

Electrical Engineering: Jeffrey D Giles, P.E. Date: 02/17/2017

Civil/Structural Engineering: Date:

Approved By: Robert Srednicki, P.E. Date: 02/17/2017

1003 Description of Project 6

1004 Buyer Contact Information 6

1005 Exclusions from Specification 7

1006 Seller Responsibilities 7

1007 Key Dates for Sellers 12

2004 Buses and Jumpers 22

2005 Gang-Operated Disconnect Switches 23

2006 Hookstick-Operated Disconnect Switches 29

2007 Surge Arresters 31

2008 Fuses and Fuse Cutouts 33

2009 Station Lighting 34

2010 Station Grounding 34

3000 INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

The following reference project drawings are attached:

Cover Sheet & Drawing Index CV01

Site: Schoolfield Substation, Danville, Virginia

1003 Description of Project

1004 Buyer Contact Information

Mr. Craig Sibley

1005 Exclusions from Specification

1006 Seller Responsibilities

With the exception of the items specifically excluded in Section 1005 –

limited to the following, which are further described in Section 2000 -

1006.2 TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES

Field Service Engineer - Seller shall be responsible for furnishing the

Quality Control and Quality Assurance - Seller shall conduct appropriate

Materials Status Reports - Following the receipt of approval drawings and

1006.3 DRAWINGS AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Final Documents - Drawings, bills of materials, equipment outlines and

Record Documents - Drawings, bills of materials, equipment outlines and

1006.3.2 Approval Documents

 Steel erection and detail drawings (shop drawings);

 Bills of materials, manufacturer’s outline drawings, specification sheets,

Approval - Buyer will review Approval Documents, mark them as necessary

1006.3.3 Final Documents

1006.3.4 Record Documents

1006.3.5 Information Contents and Formats

Drawing Numbers - All drawings shall be numbered with Buyer's numbering

Coordination of Information - Materials and structure identification numbers

Structural Steel Drawings - Approval Drawings, Final Drawings and Record

fabrication, identification of individual components at the Site, and erection of

Electrical Drawings - Approval Drawings, Final Drawings and Record

Bill of Materials - Bill of Materials shall contain sufficiently detailed

Equipment information - Seller shall clearly identify all relevant items on

1007 Key Dates for Sellers

Event or Requirement Description Due Date

End of Section 1000

Electrical Design Criteria - Installation will be a three-phase medium voltage

Mechanical and Structural Design Criteria - Design loading methodology for

The following structural and mechanical design criteria shall be employed.