SECTION 01650 SYSTEM START-UP and ACCEPTANCE TESTING 1. GENERAL 1.01 Description A. the Contractor Shall Be Responsible for Demo
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SECTION 01650 SYSTEM START-UP AND ACCEPTANCE TESTING 1. GENERAL 1.01 Description A. The Contractor shall be responsible for demonstrating the proper operation of all equipment, controls, alarms, and appurtenances to the satisfaction of the Owner, Engineer, Virginia Department of Health, and Virginia Department of Environmental Quality. Any temporary power or gas needed for the demonstration shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. The Owner will furnish all water for testing. B. Testing includes four discrete testing phases 1. Factory Testing of Equipment 2. Electrical Testing and Placing into Service 3. Operational Testing 4. Acceptance Testing C. The contractor shall arrange the services of factory trained equipment representatives to assist in calibrating and testing significant equipment items for Electrical Testing and Placing into Service, Operational Testing and Final Acceptance Testing. If such services are required for electrical testing, these services shall also be provided at no additional cost to the owner. D. Additional start-up and testing requirements are as specified throughout the technical specifications and as recommended by the equipment manufacturer are also required. 1.02 Submittals Submit the following in accordance with Section 01300 “Submittals”. A. Factory testing and quality assurance reports 1. Pumping Equipment B. Testing equipment product data and calibration certificates. C. Field Test Plans 1. Operational Testing 2. Acceptance Testing D. Testing and Adjustment Reports 1. Electrical Testing and Placing into Service 2. Operational Testing 3. Acceptance Testing City of Newport News Department of Engineering 01650-1 Section 01650 Pump Station No. 44 Renovation System Start-Up and Acceptance Testing E. Certifications 1. Electrical Testing and Placing into Service 2. Operational Testing 3. Acceptance Testing 2. PRODUCTS 2.01 Testing Devices The Contractor shall employ all testing devices and personnel trained in their use, required for testing as specified herein. Testing devices shall have valid calibrations performed by qualified independent calibration and testing agencies certified by the testing equipment manufacturer. 3. EXECUTION 3.01 Factory Testing A. Perform factory testing of equipment in accordance with manufacturer standard practices and these specifications. B. As a minimum, the following equipment shall be tested in accordance with the reference specification: 1. Pumping Equipment, Section 15100 C. Submit quality assurance reports of factory testing for approval before equipment is shipped to the site in accordance with Section 01300 “Submittals”. 3.02 Electrical Testing A. The contractor shall perform electrical testing in accordance with Division 16 - Electrical. B. Results of testing shall be fully documented including dates of testing, equipment utilized, person performing tests, tests made, comparative acceptable test results and reference standards, actual test results, corrections made and results of retesting for each piece of equipment or component tested. C. The contractor shall provide a written certification that the electrical testing was completed successfully, all deficiencies corrected, and initially deficient equipment and or components were retested successfully. 3.03 Piping System Testing A. Pressure test all interior and exterior pressure piping in accordance with HRPDC Regional Standards and City of Newport News Standards. City of Newport News Department of Engineering 01650-2 Section 01650 Pump Station No. 44 Renovation System Start-Up and Acceptance Testing 3.04 Operational Testing A. The contractor shall perform Operational Testing of all installed equipment, controls, alarms and appurtenances prior to the Final Acceptance Testing. Operational testing shall be for a minimum of seventy-two (72) hours. B. Manufacturer’s representatives. The Contractor shall contract with and pay for the services of the following manufacturer’s representatives to be present for Operational Testing, to assist with equipment and control adjustments and bringing the system into service, and to furnish final equipment adjustment and testing reports: 1. Sewage Pumps 2. Pump Station Control Center C. Operational Testing shall be performed by the Contractor in the presence of the Owner. Contractor shall provide at his expense all equipment, utilities, expendables and labor required to perform the initial field testing. D. Operational Testing of pumping and control equipment components will be performed with potable water as required to demonstrate the proper operation of individual items of equipment, components and processes. E. The Contractor shall prepare and submit for approval a field test plan prior to scheduling the Operational Testing. The field test plan shall fully document all proposed procedures, testing, and testing equipment to be utilized to demonstrate proper installation, operational and control of the station and its equipment. The field test plan shall clearly document testing of all control systems in manual and automatic operational modes, including alarm functions, control signals and any signal simulation required. F. Schedule Operational Testing of individual components, groups of components or systems with the Owner at least seven days in advance of such testing. To the maximum extent possible, all Operational Testing shall be performed on the same date. City of Newport News Department of Engineering 01650-3 Section 01650 Pump Station No. 44 Renovation System Start-Up and Acceptance Testing G. As a minimum, Operational Testing shall include demonstration of proper installation, operation and control of the following: 1. Sitework – Driveway, Grading, Drainage, Landscaping 2. Exterior – Masonry, Roof, Trim, Paint, Louvers, Doors, Concrete, Fixtures 3. Interior – Masonry, Ceiling, Floors, Concrete Walls, Coatings, Linings, Equipment Anchorage 4. Space Heaters – Manual and Auto 5. Lighting Systems – Exterior, Control/Equipment Rooms, and Generator Room 6. Supply Fans 7. Exhaust Fans – Manual and Auto 8. Louvers and Dampers 9. Plumbing Fixtures – Hose bibs and drains. 10. Doors and Door Hardware 11. Influent and Discharge Piping 12. Gate Valves (Interior and Exterior) 13. Valve Actuators 14. Check Valves 15. Sewage Pumps 16. Station Control System 17. Bubbler System 18. Alarm and Telemetry Systems 19. Stairs and Platforms 20. Verification that permanent by-pass pump has not been adversely affected by rehabilitation procedures. H. Results of Operational Testing shall be fully documented in an Operational Testing and Final Adjustment Report. The report shall include dates of testing, test equipment utilized, person performing tests and Owner witness, tests made, specified or manufacturer provided comparative acceptable test results, actual test results, corrections made and results of retesting for each piece of equipment of component tested. I. Upon completion of Operational Tests, the Contractor shall make all final adjustments, repairs and replacements as required to comply with the Project Documents and retest all components to demonstrate such. J. The Contractor shall provide written certification that the Operational Testing was satisfactorily completed, all deficiencies were corrected, initially deficient components were successfully retested and that the Station is ready for Final Acceptance Testing. 3.05 Final Acceptance Testing A The contractor shall perform Final Acceptance Testing of all installed equipment, controls, alarms and appurtenances. During Final Acceptance Testing, the contractor shall demonstrate proper repair of any items found deficient during the initial operational testing. City of Newport News Department of Engineering 01650-4 Section 01650 Pump Station No. 44 Renovation System Start-Up and Acceptance Testing B. Manufacturer’s representatives. The Contractor shall contract with and pay for the services of the following manufacturer’s representatives to be present for Final Acceptance Testing, to assist with equipment and control adjustments and bringing the system into service, and to furnish final equipment adjustment and test reports: 1. Sewage Pumps 2. Pump Station Control Center C. Final Acceptance Testing shall be performed by the Contractor in the presence of the Owner. Contractor shall provide at his expense all equipment, utilities, expendables and labor required to perform the testing. D. Final Acceptance Testing of pumping and control equipment will be performed with raw water to simulate operation as a system. E. The Contractor shall prepare and submit for approval a field test plan prior to scheduling the Final Acceptance Testing. The field test plan shall fully document all proposed procedures, testing, and testing equipment to be utilized to demonstrate proper installation, operational and control of the pump station and its equipment. The field test plan shall clearly document testing of all control systems in manual and automatic operational modes, including alarm functions, control signals and any signal simulation required. F. Schedule Final Acceptance Testing with the Owner at least seven days in advance. G. As a minimum, testing shall include demonstration of proper operation and control of the following: 1. Influent and Discharge Piping 2. Gate Valves (Interior and Exterior) including Air Release Assemblies 3. Valve Actuators 4. Check Valves 5. Bubbler System 6. Sewage Pumps 7. Station Control System 8. Alarm and Telemetry Systems H. Results of testing shall be fully documented in a Final Acceptance Testing