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Contractor to replace existing high voltage pole-mounted switch at Broome County Public Safety Facility. Requires at least three business days' notice for activities affecting county operations or causing significant noise, vibration, or odors. Public access to the site and parking areas must be maintained. Contractor is responsible for site cleanup. Access to the site is via Boland Rd, Hickory Rd, and College View Road. Work hours on the existing building are limited to 8 a. m. to 4 p. m. , Monday to Friday, with rigging activities for switch replacement scheduled for a Saturday. All street permits and associated costs are the contractor's responsibility and must be included in the bid. Compliance with Department of Labor requirements for hours dispensation is mandatory. No additional charges for overtime or extra labor/materials will be allowed without prior written authorization. Contractor must comply with all facility regulations, including potential medical screenings for access. No work requiring shut-off of active heating piping and equipment is allowed from October 15th to May 1st, unless approved in writing. Confined space regulations must be followed. Hot work requires permission from the County Project Manager. Compliance with all referenced specifications and standards is required. Materials containing asbestos or lead will not be accepted. Contractors must provide proof of OSHA training. Allowances may be used for certain items, with specific procedures for selection, purchase, and payment. Substitution procedures are detailed, requiring immediate submission for cause and potential consideration for convenience. Payment procedures involve detailed schedules of values and applications for payment, with retainage of five percent. Preconstruction and progress meetings are mandatory, with minutes distributed electronically. Site visits and preinstallation meetings are also required. Cutting and patching must be performed by skilled installers. Temporary facilities and controls must comply with all applicable regulations and be maintained in a safe and efficient manner. Environmental protection measures are critical, including control of drainage, prevention of erosion and sedimentation, and minimization of contamination. Deliveries must be addressed to a named responsible party at the jobsite with advance notice. Equipment, including water hoses and electrical power cords, must be provided and maintained. Temporary electricity will be provided by a generator. Construction facilities, such as field offices and sheds, must be provided and maintained. Vehicular access and parking must be managed to ensure unimpeded traffic and safety. Traffic regulation, including signs, signals, and flag persons, is required. Quality requirements include adherence to manufacturers' instructions, tolerances, and standards. Testing and inspection services are required, with the electrical contractor responsible for all fees and employing an independent firm. Manufacturers' field services may be required for observation and reporting.
Retainage of five percent is applied on each application for payment except the final payment.
Contractor must provide proof of OSHA training for all employees or subcontractors on site. This shall be submitted with the first application for payment after an employee is on site.
Construction review visits may occur at milestones of installation or preinstallation conferences, and during punchlist preparation. Attendance is required for owner, engineer architect, the county's project manager, contractors, and major subcontractors.
Samples must be submitted to the county's project manager, engineer architect, and owner for review. The number of samples submitted should be as specified in individual specification sections. Reviewed samples that may be used in the work are indicated in individual specification sections.