Section 16320
BACKFILLING
A. Except as otherwise indicated, backfill with properly qualified backfill material.
B. Backfill with finely graded subbase material to 6” above conduits.
C. Backfill excavations in 6” high courses of backfill material, uniformly compacted to the following densities (% of maximum density, ASTM D 1557), using power-driven hand-operated compaction equipment. If backfill is determined to be suitable and required compaction is demonstrated by laboratory test, water compaction in 6” layers may be used, subject to review by Engineer.
Lawn/Landscaped Areas: 85%
Paved Areas, Other Than Roadways: 90%
Roadways: 95%
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D. Backfill to elevations matching adjacent grades, at time of backfilling excavations for electrical work.
Section 16330
PERFORMANCE AND MAINTENANCE, EXCAVATION WORK
A. Where subsidence is measurable or observable at electrical work excavations during general project warranty period, remove surface (pavement, lawn, or other finish), add backfill material, compact, and replace surface treatment.
B. Restore appearance, quality and condition of the surface or finish to match adjacent work, and eliminate evidence of restoration to greatest extent possible.
Section 16410
CONDUIT MATERIALS AND COMPONENTS
A. Threaded rigid metal – All locations as follows excepting those specifically indicated for PVC. All exterior locations above grade or as shown on Plans. Rigid and Intermediate conduit shall be new galvanized threaded, conforming to UL 6. All couplings and connectors shall be threaded. All rigid steel conduit installed in contact with the earth will have a PVC outer covering and be installed with the proper tools according to the manufacturer’s specifications.
B. PVC Sch 40 and 80 – Underground locations and below vapor barrier of slabs, and in solid grouted masonry walls where wall entry and exit points are made with rigid galvanized steel. No plastic conduit shall be installed in slab floors or in exposed locations. P.V.C. conduit shall be Type 40 heavy thick wall polyvinyl chloride conduit, Underwriters’ Laboratories tested, furnished in 10 or 20-foot lengths, conforming to UL 651-77.
C. Boxes shall be one-piece die formed galvanized steel of shape and with fittings necessary to suit location and use. Boxes shall be of sufficient size to contain all wires, devices, and connection fittings required without crowding, minimum 2 gang.
D. Exposed Boxes shall be cast type with gasketed weatherproof cover.
E. WIRE.
1. Feeder and Branch Circuit Wire: Copper type THWN/THHN, 600 volt, from new fresh stock, bearing UL label; Size as per plans. All conductors shall be stranded copper.
2. Wire Subject to oil or gasoline environment shall be oil resistance, type letter MTW and approved for application.
Section 16420
INSTALLATION OF CONDUIT RACEWAYS
A. INSTALLATION AND CLEANING.
1. Install free from dents, kinks and bruises. Plug ends at time of installation to prevent entry of dirt or moisture. Thoroughly clean out conduits before installing conductors. Thoroughly clean all exposed conduit exteriors.
2. Provide tagged pullwire in all empty conduits. Pullwire shall be 3/16” stranded nylon with a minimum breaking strength of 800 pounds. Leave 36” free coiled each end.
3. Plastic conduit shall be installed in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations and accepted trade practice. Where plastic conduit runs rise above ground in exposed locations, the riser bend and riser shall be of 40 Mil PVC coated galvanized rigid metal conduit installed according to rigid metal portion of this specification section.
4. All plastic and flexible conduits shall carry a grounding bond wire with the size as shown, or where not show, as determined by applicable codes for the ampacity of the circuit being carried.
B. All metallic conduits installed in contact with earth, or in concrete in contact with earth, shall be coated with a minimum 40 Mil PVC coating on all conduit lengths and fittings. The coating shall correspond to ATSM D638- 68, D1706, D140-64, and D746-64T Specifications and Federal Test Standard 141, Method 615z. Coating shall be continuous without flaws showing exposed metal. Coating shall extend to the device conduit is D-18
terminated to in exposed locations and 12” above grade in unexposed locations.
Section 16430
INSTALLATION OF EXTERIOR IN-GROUND PULL BOXES
A. Where pull boxes are used without bottoms, they shall be set on ¾” inches crushed rock of a volume equal to that of the pull box used and bottom grouted with ½” drain hole.
B. Where pre-cast units are used, all joints are to be tongue and groove, sealed with a suitable sealer all per COB Standard Detail ST-23.1.
C. Where conduits enter, they shall be properly bushed and extended a minimum ½” from inside of wall into pull box. They shall be provided with 90 degree bends into pull box and be a minimum 6 inches below pull box cover.
D. All conduits entering pull boxes and manholes shall be sealed watertight with suitable duct sealing compound.
Section 16440
INSTALLATION OF WIRE
B. Provide all wiring for complete electrical work, installed in code conforming raceway.
C. Color coding shall be strictly adhered to and shall be as follows:
1. Color coding for 120/208/240-volt systems shall be:
A Phase-Black B Phase-Red C Phase-Blue
Neutral-White Ground-Green
2. Color coding for 277/480-volt system shall be:
A Phase-Brown
B Phase-Yellow
C Phase-Orange
Neutral-Gray
Ground-Green
3. Color-coding utilized shall be noted on electrical “as constructed” drawings and shop drawings.
4. The color coding for control circuit wires will be as noted on the Plans or as agreed upon with the Electrical Engineer and will be of a color other than that designated for the phase wires. Where control wires are installed and various colors are used, they shall be noted on them “as constructed” drawings and shop drawings turned in at the completion of the job.
D. Use approved wire pulling lubricant for pulling #4 AWG and larger wire. Oil or grease is prohibited as a conductor pulling lubricant. All conductors #8 and smaller shall only be pulled by hand.
E. SPLICES.
1. Splice only in accessible junction or outlet boxes.
2. Wiring in panel boards, switchboards, and cabinets shall be neatly installed. Wiring shall be grouped, laced or clipped, and fanned out to wiring terminals.
E. In addition to all other requirements for identification and marking of wires, panel boards, and junction boxes the following shall be strictly adhered to.
1. The identification of individual wires terminating in either junction boxes, circuit breakers, terminal strips, or on control devices shall be done by means of waterproof permanent black ink on plastic Brady label.
Section 16450
DISTRIBUTION AND GROUNDING
A. Furnishing and installation of a complete electrical distribution, and grounding system.
B. NAMEPLATES.
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1. Laminated engraved phenolic plastic, color coded red for 277/480 volt equipment, black for 120/240 volt equipment, with white letters. Provide for identification of each piece of equipment, switchboards, transformers, panel boards, disconnects and enclosed breakers, motor control centers. A schedule of nameplates shall be included with the shop drawings for approval. Nameplates shall be secured to face with permanent adhesive and two (2) chrome plated self-tapping screws.
C. Provide cast saddle type bolted lugs, or hydraulically set compression lugs, for all bus connections.
Manufacturer shall be Thomas and Betts, Burndy, O-Z Gedney or approved equivalent.
D. MISCELLANEOUS.
1. Equipment Bases: Provide appropriately sized concrete housekeeping bases for all indoor floormounted equipment. Provide concrete pads for all distribution and/or service or control panels mounted outside. Pads will be raised a minimum of 1” above final finish grade with 36” clear space in front of structure when secured to concrete slab. Check for any 7-s, with details, on Plans. Pad will be a minimum of 2” larger than outside dimensions of structure and a minimum of 6” thick with 4” square, #8 gage mesh. See details on Plans.
2. Hoisting Lifting Lugs: Provide on all heavy equipment as required to ensure safe hoisting.
3. Space for Future Protective Device: Provide as indicated on drawings; shall be completely equipped for the future addition of a circuit breaker or fused switch, including all connections.
4. All equipment enclosures shall be keyed alike where possible, and all outdoor cabinets shall have provisions for being locked closed by use of padlocks.
Section 16460
PRODUCTS
A. GROUNDING.
1. Clamps, bonds, etc., suitable and as necessary to provide continuous ground system.
2. Ground Rods: “Copperweld” ¾” diameter 10’ long.
3. All grounding conductors shall be copper, sizes not less than that required under NEC requirements.
B. EQUIPMENT.
1. All distribution panels shall have all branch circuit breakers as shown on the drawings plus additional circuit required for equipment or existing circuit to be connected to this panel.
2. Under ground pull boxes shall be constructed with high density reinforced concrete with reinforced concrete bolt down lid and base. The pull boxes shall be as specified on the drawings or approved equal.
3. All transformers shall have taps above and below normal voltage and sound level below 55 db. The transformers shall be energy efficient with 220 degree C insulation, 150 deg C rise.
4. Control devices such as photocells, time clocks, HOA selector switches and lighting contactors shall have minimum rating as shown on the drawings and shall meet the proper rating for the circuits they will be applied.
Section 16470
INSTALLATION OF GROUNDING
A. Provide grounding system complying with the codes and ordinances specified. Grounding system shall provide continuity through the entire electrical system.
B. Equipment and raceway bonding procedures shall be rigidly maintained and meet all jurisdictional requirements of codes and regulations.
C. Good, electrically continuous, metal to metal contacts shall be made wherever possible at all panel boxes, pull boxes, etc. Where it is not possible to obtain good contacts, the conduit shall be bonded around the boxes with a #6 B&S gauge, rubber covered, double braided wire with ground clamps.
D. Provide a separate grounding conductor in all flexible conduit runs to include watertight flexible conduit with integral grounding straps. Install ground conductors inside conduit with ungrounded conductors. Extend from D-20
nearest panel to device being connected.
E. All new service installations shall be grounded in accordance to code requirements and per plans.
Transformers shall be grounded on the secondary to a ground rod. If an existing service has not been adequately grounded to a ground rod or metal water piping, then a ground rod shall be installed at the new point of service.
F. Check resistance to ground at all locations (new and existing services and transformers). If resistance exceed 25 OHMS, install additional ground rods separated at least 6’-0” until resistance is reduced to 25 OHMS or less (CEC 250-84). Submit results to Engineer.
Section 16480
EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS
A. Make all connections of power to all equipment along with installation of required disconnecting means.
Furnish all electrical disconnects, power supplies, and controls as noted within the electrical plans for equipment, control panels, lighting, receptacles, etc.
B. After all wiring to each unit is complete, the Electrical Contractor shall cooperate with Mechanical or Equipment Contractors in testing equipment for proper operation and shall correct wiring as required for proper operation.
Section 16490
ELECTRICAL CONTROLS
A. Furnish and Install electrical control items as shown.
Section 16500
MATERIALS
A General: Unless otherwise indicated, provide all first-quality new materials, free from any defects and suitable for the intended use and the space provided. Provide materials approved by UL wherever standards have been established by that organization.
Furnish and install all incidental items not specifically shown or specified which are required by good practice to provide the complete systems specified herein.
Where two or more units of the same class of material or equipment are required, provide products of a single manufacturer. Component parts of materials or equipment need not be products of the same manufacturer.
B Standard Products: Unless otherwise indicated, provide materials and equipment which are products of manufacturers regularly engaged in the production of such materials and equipment. Provide the manufacturer's latest design that conforms to these Specifications.
C Equipment Finish: Unless otherwise indicated, finish for electrical equipment shall be manufacturer's standard gray or ANSI 61 gray over a primer and rust inhibitor.
D Conduit:
1. Conduit, Galvanized Rigid Steel: Rigid steel conduit including couplings, elbows, nipples and other fittings shall be galvanized after fabrication by hot-dipping, electroplating, sheradizing, or metallizing process, and shall meet the requirements of ANSI C80.1 and ANSI C80.4, NEMA FB 1, UL-6, and NEC. Do not use setscrew-type couplings, Conduit bodies and covers shall be of cast malleable galvanized ferrous materials. Provide covers with gaskets.
2. Conduit, Rigid PVC: Rigid polyvinyl chloride (PVC) conduit shall be Schedule 80 UL listed for concrete encased, direct burial underground, and exposed use. Rigid PVC conduit including couplings, elbows, nipples and other fittings shall conform to the requirements of the latest edition of NEMA TC 2 and NEMA TC 3, UL, NEC, Federal Specification WC-1094, and shall meet applicable ASTM test requirements for the intended use. PVC conduit shall be rated 90 degrees C.
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3. Conduit, Flexible (flex): Flexible conduit shall be moisture proof flexible steel, polyvinyl chloride jacketed type, UL approved, with continuous copper ground path in the flexible steel tube, and shall be Anaconda Sealtite conduit, Electriflex, or equal. Flexible conduit used in dry, concealed areas for lighting fixtures may be non moisture proof, flexible steel conduit, Anaconda Type CN, Triangle Tristeel, or equal.
E Backfill Material for Conduit Trenches: Backfill for conduit trenches shall contain no particles larger than 3 inches in diameter. Backfill material shall be free from roots and debris. Sand shade 6” above all conduit pipe.
F Conductors: Conductors shall be copper as indicated. Conductors, including insulation, cabling, jacket, filler, shielding, covering and testing, shall meet applicable requirements of IPCEA S-19-81 and S-61-402, the NEC, and UL. Unless noted otherwise, conductors shall have 600-volt Type THWN insulation.
G Cast Boxes: Cast boxes shall be galvanized malleable ferrous metal, gasketed and watertight, with threaded hubs and mounting lugs. Cast boxes for conduit below grade shall be heavy duty with sidewalk cover, 8 x 8 x 4 inches minimum. Use PVC-coated boxes with PVC-coated conduit.
H Single and Duplex Convenience Receptacles: Receptacles shall be of specification grade and of NEMA configuration and rating 5-20 (2 pole, 3 wire grounding, 20 amperes, 125 volts). Contact arrangement shall be such that contact is made on two sides of each inserted blade. Bases shall be of ivory phenolic composition. Wire terminals shall be suitable for #8 AWG wire and shall be screw type. Receptacles shall be UL listed. Corrosion resistant receptacles shall have conducting parts of nickel-plated brass and other metals parts of stainless steel.
I Conduits:
1. Type to be used: Minimum size conduit shall be 3/4 inch, except 1 inch for underground and embedded conduit, unless indicated otherwise. Use the following types of conduit for the locations listed unless indicated otherwise:
Use galvanized rigid steel conduit (GRS) outdoors, in wet locations and for exposed locations.
2. Use rigid polyvinyl chloride (PVC) conduit for concealed locations, and for buried and embedded conduit, except use galvanized rigid steel (GRS) at least 5 feet on both sides of penetrations through footings, under equipment mounting pads, where embedded in exterior light pole foundations, and where conduit changes from underground to exposed or from embedded to exposed.
3. Use liquid tight flexible metal conduit (flex) for the last 18 to 36 inches of conduit run to a piece of equipment where required to isolate vibration or to facilitate maintenance or adjustment. Flexible metal conduit (non moisture proof) may be used in dry concealed areas for lighting fixtures.
4. Concealed, embedded and buried conduits shall emerge at right angles and shall have none of the curved portion of a bend exposed, unless otherwise approved by the Engineer. Where slabs are on grade, install conduit beneath the slab and not in the slab. Where ells are required to penetrate floor slabs, the ells shall be rigid steel conduit.
5. On steel conduit installed underground, coat couplings and joints or wrap couplings and joints with tape using 1/2 inch overlap. Use Koppers Bitumastic no. 505, Scotchwrap No. 51, or equal.
J Conductors 600 Volts and Below:
1. General: Wire shall be continuous from outlet to outlet. Conductors shall be as noted on Plans.
Conductors shall be stranded except solid conductors No. 10 AWG and No. 12 AWG may be used for branch circuit power wiring and for lighting and receptacle circuits.
Where conductors will be connected by others, provide adequate length pigtails.
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Arrange wiring in enclosures neatly cut to proper length. Apply terminals to control wiring for connection to terminals, and bridle and secure in an approved manner. List all circuits emanating from power, distribution and lighting panel boards by function on the directory card.
Identify conductors at all splices and terminations.
Raceways entering structures shall be sealed inside the conduit at the first box or outlet with suitable plastic expansible compound to prevent the entrance into the structure of rodents, gases and liquids.
2. Splices and Terminations: Preferably, conductors shall be run between pieces of equipment without splices. Splices, where required, shall be made in accessible boxes only. Splices shall not be made below finish grade unless indicated on the Plans or approved by the Engineer.
Make splices and terminations of stranded conductors using crimp-type or mechanical devices suitable for the type and size of conductor used.
For solid conductors No. 10 AWG and smaller, make splices and terminations using wire nuts or threaded mechanical devices suitable for the type and size of the conductor used. Wire nuts shall be the coiled, spring-loaded type. Do not use wire nuts constructed of one solid piece (not spring loaded).
For solid conductors No. 10 AWG and larger, make splices and terminations using threaded mechanical devices suitable for the type and size of conductor used.
3. Testing: After installation, termination and identification of conductors, perform continual check and 500-volt megger test on all wiring to demonstrate that wiring has been properly installed and identified, and that there are no shorts among wires, shields, and ground. Perform tests to demonstrate that shields are isolated from ground except at the grounding point. Correct improper grounds. Tests shall be performed in the presence of the Inspector.
3.10 Boxes: Use of cast boxes outdoors, in wet locations, with exposed conduit and with embedded and buried conduit.
Section 16600 – BASE ELECTRICAL PAYMENT
A. Full compensation for conforming to the requirements of this article shall be considered as included in the lump sum prices paid for by the Base Bid.
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SECTION 20 PREFABRICATED RESTROOM BUILDING
PART 20.1 GENERAL
20.1.1 WORK INCLUDED
A. The Contractor shall prepare the site for the two prefabricated buildings (furnish by the City) as shown on the plans and in this specification section. The City shall provide to the Contractor from the restroom supplier:
1. Stamped and signed engineering (shop) drawings.
2. Structural calculations.
3. Title 24 calculations.
4. Any other documentation required for approval by the Building Director, City Engineer, or their designated representative(s), and for submittal to the building department for permitting, and for any other applicable regulatory agency.
B. The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining all permits as the designated contractor of the build.
C. Licensing
The subcontractor must comply with all the State of California; Department of Housing prefabricated “Commercial Coach requirements” as follows:
1.The building manufacturer is licensed by the State of California, Department of Housing as a manufacturer.
20.1.2 DESIGN CRITERIA
A. The building’s members will withstand dead load and design loads due to gravity, seismic loads, and pressure and suction of wind calculated in accordance with latest version of the local building code.
B. Accessibility: Design will meet the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) and California Building Codes.
20.1.3 SUBMITTALS
A. Building Shop Drawings will be provided to the Contractor by the City.
B. Shop Drawings will include building permit plans and structural calculations under seal of a professional Structural Engineer with current license in California. Shop drawings shall be based on information contained in Parts 1, 2, 3, and 4 of this specification section.
C. The building manufacturer's installation instructions and manual will be provided to the Contractor.
D. Building Department – The plans have been reviewed by the City’s Building Department. The plans and permit will be on hold until a contractor has been awarded the contract. Once the Contractor is contractually bound to the City, the Contractor’s information can then be submitted to the Building Dept for permit issuance.
20.1.4 WARRANTY
A. Restroom and all its associated components are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year.
B. The Contractor’s work for the restroom’s installation shall be in strict conformance with the restroom installation instructions so as not to void the warranty in any regard.
20.1.5 WORK SUPPLIED BY THIS SECTION
A. ALL items are to be furnished and installed by the Contractor. Either through his supplier(s), subcontractor(s) or his own party.
B. Refer to the Construction Drawings for quantities, dimensions, locations and installation methods for the materials and items described in this section.
C. Refer to Part 20.2 - Products of this section for items identified as supplied by Manufacturer or items supplied by Contractor.
20.1.6 WORK SUPPLIED BY Contractor
A. The items noted as “supplied by Contractor” are to be supplied by the General Contractor and/or their Sub-Contractor(s). Refer to manufacturer's shop drawings for quantities, dimensions locations and installation methods for items described in this section. The Contractor shall supply any parts not listed above in “Work Supplied by this Section”, including but not limited to items specified in the manufacturer's shop drawings and items required by building codes. The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that the concrete foundation and slab are adequate for the site conditions and the purpose for which the building and foundation/slab are intended.
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B. Any items not listed or specified here are to be specified by Construction Manager and supplied by Contractor.
C. Other (supplied by Contractor). The building Contractor is responsible for supply and installation of ALL items indicated on the Construction Drawings, the manufacturer's shop drawings or required by building codes, which are not supplied by manufacturer.
20.1.7 PAYMENT
Full compensation for conforming to the requirements of this article shall be paid for at the lump sum contract price paid for Install Prefabricated Restroom Building.
PART 20.2 PRODUCTS
20.2.1 RESTROOM SUMMARY
A. This specification covers the placing of pre-engineered, pre-manufactured flush toilet restroom building with storage.
20.2.2 CONCRETE FOUNDATION
A. The floor/foundation for the modular restroom is a prefabricated reinforced concrete mat foundation in accordance with the requirements of the City.
B. The mat foundation is to contain a concrete encased electrode consisting of 20' of bare copper conductor (No. 2 AWG) located near the bottom of the foundation, and encased in a minimum of 2" of concrete. Stub the ground conductor up through the foundation near the panelboard location. The Constractor is to verify the correct grounding of the building electrical.
C. Vapor Barrier: Contractor is to furnish and install a 6 mil. continuous vapor barrier under concrete slab.
20.2.3 BUILDING ELECTRICAL
A. Building will be equipped with a 100 amp, 120/240V three-phase, 60-cycle, 42-circuit panel. Panel to be Square D QO120M100 Series SI or equal.
B. Building shall be fitted with integral cast in-ground wires to code, a buried secondary ground rod to code, and a lightning rod properly grounded.
20.2.4 EXTERNAL UTILITY CONNECTIONS
Flexible Connections: Due to chance of total and differential settlements, flexible utility connections will be necessary. Ball joints, and sleeve type, or other flexible couplings shall be used when connecting existing utility stub-outs to the building system, as required by the City.
20.2.5 PAYMENT
Full compensation for conforming to the requirements of this article shall be paid for at the lump sum contract price paid for Install Prefabricated Restroom Building.
PART 20.3 EXECUTION
20.3.1 RESTROOM SITE PREPARATION
Jefferson Park - The general contractor shall demolish the existing restroom facility and prepare the restroom site as detailed and shown on the plans and as specified in these special provisions.
Stiern Park – The Contractor shall demolish the existing small picnic area and prepare the restroom site as detailed and shown on the plans and as specified in these special provisions.
The general contractor’s scope of work includes:
1. Extend water, sewer, and electrical service to the new restroom. Connect these new utilities to stub restroom locations for later extension and connection by the restroom supplier.
2. Grade the new site in accordance with the plans and compacting and preparing the subgrade. The restroom building will be set in place by the restroom supplier with Contractor’s forces present.
3. Extension of the utilities from Contractor’s stub location will be performed the restroom supplier to the defined point of connection and complete connection thereto.
4. Completion of fine grading around the perimeter of the building and the installation of the attached sidewalks.
20.3.2 SURVEY STAKES
A. Contractor shall provide initial staking of the building location and grade. Contractor shall provide 10-foot offset stakes and locate front corners of the building, existing utilities, and inverts within the area of D-25
construction. Locate and mark final slab elevation.
20.3.3 SUBGRADE PREPARATION
A. Prepare compacted subgrade shall be 3.00 feet below finished floor elevation.
B. Compact to 95% or to local code requirements, whichever is stricter. Compact 1-foot over in all directions.
C. Import Class II base for compaction in accordance with the plans and specifications.
D. Supply required yardage of clean sand next to site for fine grading.
E. Excavate and backfill trenches for underground plumbing and utility kit.
F. Turn off adjacent irrigation prior to building delivery to allow the surrounding soils to dry, and bear the weight of the delivery truck and crane.
G. Verify corner locations against the drawings.
H. Verify finish floor elevation for concrete slab (shipped fully attached to the building).
I. Excavate 1-foot perimeter footing if required by local code to specified depth.
20.3.4 SITE ACCESS
Provide suitable safe clear access to allow a crane (up to 110 tons), and the building on a semi-trailer (up to 40 tons) to reach site (14' width, 70' length, and 14' in height). If path to site is over existing utilities, sidewalks, or other damageable areas, proper marking, plating or other appropriate protection must be provided. Contractor is responsible for removing any overhead obstructions (e.g. power lines, trees). The Contractor shall coordinate with the City Parks staff for the removal of any tree branches needed to provide clear access to the site.
20.3.5 UTILITIES
A. The Contractor shall bring water, sewer, and power into point of connection in Christy splice boxes within six feet of the new building line at the location shown on the plans. The general contractor shall coordinate the work and scope of work with their Restroom Supplier with regard to the furnishing, installation and connection of the of the water, sewer, and power for the restroom building to the point of connection.
1.Water: The general contractor shall coordinate with the restroom supplier to furnish and install a water pipeline from the mechanical chase to a Christy box six feet from the new building line. The contractor must provide water point of connection, including a shutoff valve, within a Christy box and connect the water pipeline installed from the restroom building to the valve.
2.Sewer: The general contractor shall coordinate with the restroom supplier to furnish and install a sewer pipeline from the mechanical chase in the restroom building to the point of connection in the Christy box (set by the contractor) six feet from the new building line. The contractor must connect service.
3.Electrical: The general contractor shall coordinate with the restroom supplier to furnish and install a concrete Christy box for the building’s electric point of connection, within 6 feet of the new building line AND furnish and install as many concrete Christy pull boxes as are needed for the various existing park lighting circuits being served from the existing restroom. Said boxes shall reside within 6 feet of the new building line.
The Contractor shall coordinate with the restroom supplier to delineate and furnish the work needed to furnish and install PVC electric conduit from new restroom’s main panel, within the mechanical chase, to the point of connection six feet from the building line. The contractor shall pull the electrical service line through the conduit and connect to the main panel lugs inside the building.
The furnishing and installation of all electrical inside the building shall be coordinated by the general contractor with their restroom supplier.
B. All concrete boxes shall have galvanized steel skid resistant bolt down locking lids identifying the nature of the box (ie Electric, Sewer, Water).
20.3.6 BUILDING ERECTION
A. Contractor shall facilitate the building supplier for their setting and erection of the new restroom.
B. Verify site conditions are prepared for building installation.
C. Do not field cut or alter structural members without approval of Manufacturer.
D. Install in accordance with Manufacturer's instructions.
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20.3.7 TOLERANCES
A. Framing Members: 1/4 inch from level; 1/8 inch from plumb.
B. Siding and Roofing: 1/8 inch from true position.
20.3.8 SPECIAL CONDITIONS AND COSTS
If specifications by owner require any testing or special inspections, costs, if any, shall be borne by Contractor.
20.3.9 PERMITS AND FEES
A. All required building and demolition permits shall be obtained by Contractor.
B. Fees shall be borne by Contractor.
20.3.10 INSPECTIONS
Schedule inspections to ensure that underground plumbing and electrical work is approved prior to placement of building.
20.3.11 CLEANUP
Upon finalizing of the project, the contractor shall completely clean the entire project site. All trash shall be removed and properly disposed. The restroom building shall be cleaned to janitorial standards and presented to the City.
20.3.12 PAYMENT
Stiern Park Restroom: Full compensation for conforming to the requirements of this article shall be considered as included in the unit prices paid for various items of work and no additional compensation will be allowed therefor.
Jefferson Park Restroom: The contract lump sum price paid for Utilities Services (Electrical, Domestic Water & Sewer) shall include full compensation for all labor, material, tools, equipment and incidentals, preserving and stubbing out of existing utilities and for doing all work involved in the Utilities Services (Electrical, Domestic Water & Sewer), as detailed on the plans and as specified herein.
EXHIBIT B
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: March 26, 2025 AGENDA CATEGORY: Public Hearings TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Jennifer M. Byers, Economic & Community Development Director DATE: March 7, 2025
SUBJECT: Public Hearing to consider EOA Grant Agreement with Arts Council of Kern ($116,500) Economic Opportunity Area (EOA) Incentive Program grant agreement for site improvements associated with the installation of a fire sprinkler system, fire alarm, water connection fees/permits, and other related work as required at 1018 and 1020 18th Street. (Ward 2)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the grant agreement.
BACKGROUND:
Adopted in 2016, the City of Bakersfield’s Economic Opportunity Area Plan is a locally initiated program that uses public tax dollars to promote economic growth within specific geographic areas of Bakersfield.
Implementation of the Plan is anticipated to facilitate increased private sector investment that will in turn create more tax revenue, promote businesses growth, and generate new jobs.
The Economic Opportunity Area (EOA) Incentive Program offers resources to encourage business growth and redevelopment with financial assistance, such as grants and development assistance, for a business or non-profit within an EOA or planning to open or expand within an EOA. The EOA Incentive Program was created to encourage the redevelopment of vacant property or buildings with grants for site and building improvements, business expansion or moving costs, development fees, or costs of required public improvement projects.
The EOA Incentive Program meets City Council goals 1, 3, and 4 supporting economic opportunity for all, creating reliable infrastructure, and improving community character and quality of life. It makes targeted investments and provides incentives in strategic areas to increase economic activity and neighborhood revitalization.
On October 3, 2024, the City’s Economic & Community Development Department (ECD) released a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for the Downtown EOA Business Improvement Grant Program. On January 27, 2025, the City’s Finance, Economic Development, and Jobs Council made grant award recommendations.
An application was received from Arts Council of Kern for their tenancy at 1018 and 1020 18th Street within the Downtown EOA. This business requested EOA funding for site improvements to cover the costs associated with the installation of a fire sprinkler system, fire alarm, water connection fees/permits, and other related work as required, which are eligible costs within the Downtown EOA Business Improvement NOFA. The sprinklers are needed to comply with increased use and occupancy that may occur with special events. The proposed improvements assist in supporting a longstanding nonprofit that provides essential services to the community and supports quality of life and safety improvements for patrons and the public, which contributes to improved occupancy, preserves a historic building, and leads to cultural and economic growth for the community.
Per CA Government Code 53083, the City Council of the City of Bakersfield must hold a noticed public hearing and, prior to the public hearing, provide information on the economic development subsidy in written form available to the public through the City’s website. Notice was posted on March 12, 2025.
The proposed project enhances aesthetics, development, and investment in the community. The project is harmonious with the surrounding properties and uses, and offers goods and services deemed desirable and appropriate within the Downtown EOA. Therefore, staff recommend approval of the grant agreement.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Economic Opportunity Area projects were budgeted in the fiscal year 24-25 PSVS operating budget.
COUNCIL GOAL:
Economic Opportunity for All
WARD: 2
ATTACHMENTS:
Agreement