1988-206-Enter Into Agreement With Redwood General Mechanical For Installation Of Stand-Alone Air Conditioning SystemRESOLUTION NO. 1988 -206
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TOWN MANAGER TO
ENTER INTO AGREEMENT WITH
REDWOOD GENERAL MECHANICAL
FOR INSTALLATION OF STAND -ALONE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
RESOLVED, by the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos, County of Santa Clara,
State of California, that the TOWN OF LOS GATOS enter into an agreement with Redwood
General Mechanical for installation of a stand -alone air conditioning system, and
that the Town Manager is authorized, and is hereby directed, to execute said
agreement in the name and in behalf of the TOWN OF LOS GATOS.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town
of Los Gatos held on 21st day of November , 1988 by the
following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS Eric D. Carlson, Thomas J. Ferrito,
Robert L. Hamilton and Mayor Joanne Benjamin
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS Brent N. Ventura
SIGNED:
MAYOR OF THE TOWN OR LOS GATOS
ATTEST:
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DE Y CLERK OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
AGREEMENT COPY
THIS IS AN AGREEMENT between the Town of Los Gatos (hereinafter referred
to as "Owner") and Redwood General and Mechanical (hereinafter referred
to as Contractor").
l_�_S�OPE_OF_WORK
Contractor shall furnish all materials and perform all work for the
complete installation of a stand-alone air conditioning unit in the
telephone switch room located at the Civic Center complex at 110 E. Main
Street, Los Gatos, California.
2--_CONTR4CT_PR10E
As full compensation for furnishing all materials and for doing all the
wort contemplated and embraced in this agreement, also for all loss or
damage arising out of the nature of the work aforesaid, or from the
actions of the elements, or from any unforeseen difficulties or
obstructions which may arise or be encountered in the prosecution of the
work until its acceptance by Owner, and for all risks of every
description connected with the work, also for all expenses incurred by or
in consequence of the suspension or discontinuance of work, and for well
and faithfully completing the work, and the whole thereof, in the manner
and according to the Contract Documents, Owner shall pay the amount
specified by Contractor in Contractor's proposal which totals $6,632.00.
Payment for contractual work will be paid in full upon contract
completion and recording of notice of completion by the owner.
3_ _DESCRIPTION _OF_WORK
All work will be completed in accordance with specifications, Section
156O1-Air_CgnditigDing' specifications include pages 15601-1 through
15601-9 (Exhibit I).
4_ _BEGINNING _OF_#ORK
Following the execution of this agreement and approval of bonds and
insurance policies and certificates, Owner shall issue a notice to
proceed with the work. Commencing work or the entrance of equipment or,
materials on the site of the work by Contractor before receipt of the
notice to proceed is at the sole risk and expense of Contractor, and the
Contractor shall be fully liable for any damage or injury sustained by
Owner or third persons resulting therefrom.
5_=_ENTIRE_CONTRACT
No verbal agreement or conversation with any officer, agent or employee
of owner, either before, during or after the execution of the contract,
shall affect or modify any of the terms or obligations contained in the
contract documents, nor shall such verbal agreement or conversation
entitle contractor to any additional payment whatsoever under the terms
of this contract.
6_.-_ENFOECEMENT.OF_ MEAT
In the event of litigation to enforce the terms of this agreement, the
prevailing party shall have its costs and reasonable attorney's fees and
expenses.
�_�_TIME_OF_COMPLETION
The work called for herein shall be commenced within three (3) days of
the Notice to Proceed issued by Owner, and shall be fully completed
within thirty (30) calendar days.
8_�_CORRE�TI��_OF_WORK_AFTER_ArCEPT4NCF_AND_FINA�_PA��ENT_�Y_TO��
Contractor shall remedy any defects due to faulty materials and/or
workmanship and pay for any damages to other work and/or existing
facilities resulting therefrom which shall appear within a period of one
year from the date of recoAding of the Notice of Completion by owner.
9_�_HOLD_�ARMLESS_
Redwood General and Mechanical agrees to hold harmless and release from
liability the Town of Los Gatos, its officers, agents, and employees for
any and all claims arising out of negligent acts, errors or omissions by
Redwood General and Mechanical and further agrees to defend and indemnify
the Town of Los Gatos` its officers, agents, and employees for any and
all damages, claims, causes of actions, losses, liability, judgements,
costs, costs of collection, and attorney's fees arising out of or
relating to same.
10-_TERMINATION
If Redwood General and Mechanical does not complete the services promised
herewith, including additional changes or unreasonable delays in the
revision or correction of a discrepancy, the Town may, by five (5) days
written notice of discrepancy to Redwood General and Mechanical,
terminate this agreement if Redwood General and Mechanical has not
corrected the specified discrepancy within five (5) days"
�1_Z_LEOAL_4ND_EQUITAPLE_REMEDIES
In addition to other rights and remedies that both parties may have for
breach of this Agreement, both parties shall have the right to enforce
this agreement in all of its provisions by injunction, specific
performance or other relief in a court OF equity. If any action at law,
or in equity, is necessary to enforce the terms of this agreement, the
prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorney's fees, costs
and necessary disbursements in addition to any other relief.
12=00VFRNING_LAW
This Agreement shall be binding and shall be for the benefit of both
parties and their heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and
assigns and shall be governed by the laws of the State of California.
The parties hereto agree that the proper venue and jurisdiction for any
legal proceedings concerning this Agreement shall be the County of Santa
Clara, State of California.
13_0_0904NCE
(a)
<b>
(c)
General,
Redwood General and Mechanical shall obtain all insurance
required under this section, and such insurance shall be
approved by the Town. Approval of the insurance by the Town
shall not relieve or decrease the liability of Redwood General
and Mechanical hereunder.
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Without limiting any of the other obligations or liabilities
Redwood General and Mechanical shall provide and maintain, '
until the work is completed and accepted by the Town, the
following minimum insurance coverages:
Worker's Compensation
Employer's Liability
General Liability
and Property Damage
Statuatory Limits
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
Combined Single Limit
Redwood General and Mechanical shall furnish to the Town a
certificate of insurance completed by their insurance carrier,
oragent, certifying (1) that minimum insurance coverages as
required above are in effect, (2) that the Town of Los Gatos,
its officers, agents and employees are named as insureds on the
General Liability and Property Damage Policy.
Redwood General and Mechanical will promptly provide written
notice to the Town of Los Gatos in the event of cancellation.
NAME AND ADDRESS OF CERTIFICATE HOLDER:
Town of Los Gatos, Its Council Members, Boards
Commissions, Employees, and Agents
110 E. Main Street
Los Gatos, CA 95032
14_7_BQND_REQUIREMENTS
The Town of Los Gatos will be provided with:
I. Faithful Performance Bond
In an amount equal to One Hundred (100%) percent
or the contract price.
2. Bond for Security of Laborers and Material Persons
In an amount equal to One Hundred (100%) percent
of the contract price. Bond will be released one
Year from date of certificate of completion acceptance
by owner.
�5_�_T�WN_OF_LO�_G�_�S_BUSINESg_iICEmSE_4ND_CO�{RACTOR�_LIC���E
The contractor is required to have a current Town of Los Gatos Business
License and a Contractor's License Class C-20 (warm air heating,
ventilating and air conditioning).
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of
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TOWN OF LOS GATOS
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Town Manager }ny-------
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SECTION 15601
AIR CONDITIONING
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 DESCRIPTION
1.1.1 Work Included
a. All of the provisions of the General Conditions and
Special Conditions preceding this specification and
any applicable provisions elsewhere on the Contract
Documents shall apply to the work of this Section as
fully as if repeated here.
b. Provide all labor, material, and apparatus required to
install the air conditioning work shown on the
drawings and specified herein, including that which is
reasonably inferred.
c. Provide all necessary piping, ductwork, equipment
(including electric motors) and auxiliaries as speci-
fied in Parts 2 and 3 below and as shown on the
drawings.
d. Provide all excavation and backfill and all cutting
and patching (including concrete saw cutting, core
drilling and replacement of concrete) required for
this work.
e. Coordinate this work with other project work.
f. Obtain and pay costs of all permits, royalties and
applicable fees required for work under this section
of the specifications.
g. If the contractor discovers the presence of asbestos
materials on existing pipes and /or equipment while
performing the specified work, he shall immediately
stop work on that portion of the project and notify
-- the owner in-'writing within 24 hours of such findings.
The repair, removal encapsulation or enclosure of
asbestos is specifically excluded from work of this
Division.
1.1.2 Work Described Elsewhere
a. Electrical work will provide all line voltage power
wiring, connection, and switching (including all motor
starters not furnished as an integral part of HVAC
equipment). Verify all power requirements prior to
ordering equipment.
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1.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE
1.2.1 Materials and Workmanship
a. Use only new materials in perfect condition. All
items of similar nature shall be by the same
manufacturer.
b. Employ only experienced, competent, and properly
equipped workmen on job.
1.2.2 Regulations and Standards
a. As a minimum, install all work in accordance with
requirements of applicable rules, regulations, stan-
dards, or codes; where drawings or specifications
Prescribe requirements exceeding such minimums,
install work as shown or specified.
b. Conform to the requirements and standards of:
Uniform Mechanical Code by International Associa-
tion of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials.
Regulations of Occupational Safety and Health
Y Administration (OSHA).
Safety Orders by Division of Industrial Safety.
SMACNA Manual and Guidelines by Sheet Metal and
Air Conditioning Contractors National
Association.
1.2.3 Changes and Extras
a. Make changes as directed by Owner. Changes or addi-
tions subject to additional compensation made without
written authorization based on agreed price shall be
at Contractor's expense.
b. No extra compensation will be paid for tests, repairs,
removal of rejected or defective work or material, or
for any other work specified herein.
1.3 SUBMITTALS
1.3.1 General
a. Provide seven (7) copies of written submittals of
proposed substitutions and shop drawings.
1.3.2 Proposed Sustitutions
a. Tra a namb
es are used to establish standards. Where
more than one name is given, the first listed is the
basis of project design and will be described fully.
Other names indicate product lines of generally com-
parable quality but are substitute items subject to
proof of acceptability.
b. The abbreviation OAS means "or acceptable substitute ".
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C. Submittals of proposed substitutions shall clearly
identify and describe construction, performance, and
all other information necessary for comparison to
specified items and shall be submitted in timely
fashion.
d. Install no substitute items unless and until approved;
unapproved installed items shall be removed and
replaced with specified items at the Contractor's
expense.
1.3.3 Shop Drawings
a. Shop drawings are written, printed, and /or drawn
presentations of data describing products which are to
be furnished and installed on the project.
b. Submit on items specified below and controls.
1.3.5 Operation and Maintenance Data
a. Provide three 3 copies of complete operational and
inst-Luction manuals for the use, care, operation, and
maintenance of the system furnished and installed
under this work.
1.4 GUARANTEES AND INDEMNIFICATION
1.4.1 General
a. rove e guarantees required under the General Condi-
tions or General Requirements of these Specifications.
1.4.2 Defects and Damage
a. Provide written guarantee to replace defects occurring
in this work which are due to imperfection of work-
manship or material or are due to failure to comply
with drawings or specifications. This guarantee shall
be effective for one year after date of filing of
Notice of Completion.
1.4.3 Indemnity
a. The Contractor performing work under this Division of
the Specifications shall hold harmless, indemnify, and
defend the Owner, the Engineer, their consultants and
each of their officers, agents and employees from any
and all liability claims, losses, or damage arising
out of or alleged to arise from bodily injury, sick-
ness, or death of a person or persons and for all dam-
ages arising out of injury to or destruction of prop-
erty arising directly or indirectly out of or in con-
nection with the performance of the work under this
Division of the Specifications, and from the Contrac-
tor's negligence in the performance of the work
described in the Construction Contract Documents, but
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not including liability that may be due to the sole
negligence of the Owner, the Engineer, their consult-
ants or their officers, agents and employees.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 PIPING
2.1.1 Copper Piping
a. Pipe: Type L or Type K hard drawn copper per ASTM
B -88.
b. Fittings: Wrought copper.
c. Unions: Cast bronze, solder type.
d. Joining Materials /Methods: 95% tin, 5% antimony
solder with non - corrosive flux or 15% silver brazing
alloy with silver brazing flux.
e. Connections: Copper to dissimilar metal- dielectric
connector; copper to threaded -cast brass adaptor.
2.2 PIPIdaG AUXILIARIES
2.2.1 Supports
a. Superstrut, Kin -Line, Elcen, OAS. Hanger rods,
screws, bolts, nuts, etc., sized per manufacturer's
charts. Hangers and accessories cadmium plated or
galvanized where installed in high humidity areas or
exposed to weather.
b. Stoneman "Trisolator ", OAS, at each hanger on bare
copper piping.
2.2.2 Sleeves and Plates
a. Pipe Shields Inc., OAS, sleeves where piping pene-
trates ceilings, floors, exterior walls, or fire -rated
partitions; Model WFB for bare piping, Model WFB -CS
for insulated piping.
— b. Escutcheon plates where piping penetrates structure:
Chrome plated brass in areas where required for proper
appearance, galvanized steel elsewhere.
2.2.3 Refrigerant Piping Insulation
a. Armstrong Armaflex II, OAS, tubular unslit form flex-
ible foamed plastic, unjacketed.
b. Fittings Insulation: Same as above, except slit and
mitered to suit fittings and sealed at joints with
Armstrong 520, OAS, adhesive.
2.3 EQUIPMENT AND CONTROLS
2.3.1 Fan Coil Air Conditioning Unit
a. Shall be Dunham -Bush, OAS, of the type, size and
capacity as shown on the drawings.
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b. Fan coil unit shall be ceiling mounted DX coil, fan
units.
c. Unit capacities shall be certified under industry room
fan -coil air conditioner certification program in
accordance with ARI Standard 441 -66. Units shall be
tested and rated in accordance with ARI Standard
443 -GG. Units shall comply with National Electric
Code and Underwriters' Laboratory approval.
d. Cabinet shall be 16 gauge galvanized steel. The unit
access panels shall be removable and equipped with
hidden fasteners. All metal parts shall be chemically
cleaned, phosphatized and coated with baked enamel
finish.
e. Furnish in the blower section, a multi -blade forward
curved centrifugal fan, statically and dynamically
balanced. Minimum blower size as indicated on
schedule. The blower section shall have an adjustable
motor mounting bracket securely mounted on the unit
casing. A variable pitch pulley and V -belt drive
shal -k be furnished. The drive set shall be rated at
1.5 times the motor horse power. The fan bearings
shall be sleeve type and the motor bearings shall be
ball type.
f. The coil shall be of copper tube and aluminum fin con-
struction. The coil shall be constructed to be free
draining, with a vent and drain fitting at each
header. The coil is to be tested under water with 400
psig air pressure. DX coil is to be provided with
expansion valve.
g. Filter is to be 1" throw away type.
h. Accessories: Suply air plenum section and return
grille shall be by fan coil unit manufacturer and
shall match unit. A single stage cooling thermostat
and a thermostatic expansion valve shall be furnished
with the fan coil unit.
2.3.2 Air Cooled Condensing Unit
a. Shall Be York, OAS, of the type and size as indicated
on the schedule. The motor compressors shall be of
the welded hermetic type designed for use with R -22.
The compressor shall include completely tamper proof
internal line break motor protection. The compressor
is to be internally isolated. The condenser shall
have high and low pressure cut out, minimum 5 minute
off cycle to prevent rapid re- cycling of the compres-
sor, and low ambient control to 20 degrees F. Conden-
ser coils shall be of copper tube aluminum fin con-
struction. Provide heavy gauge wire guard to protect
condenser coils and 24 volt transformer with relay.
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2.3.3 Controls
a. Provide a 24 volt temperature control system to meet
the following specifications (and drawings) in all
respects. Provide all necessary control devices as
indicated. Installation and low- voltage (24V) wiring
for the temperature controls shall be the responsi-
bility of the mechanical contractor.
b. Submit shop drawings on this system; include sequence
of operation description. Obtain acceptance of same
before starting work.
c. Fan Coil Unit Control: A single stage cooling thermo-
stat capable of providing an on -off control of the fan
and the condensing unit. When the relay is energized,
the blower is to be on, and start the condensing unit
as required to maintain the room temperature. The fan
shall run continuously. The condensing unit shall not
be energized unless the fan is running.
d. Provide raceways and color -coded wiring conforming to
the requirements of Division 16 Electrical and local
electrical codes. If codes permit, Class II cable
(conforming to Division 16 requirements) may be used
for low voltage signal on control circuits in acces-
sible ceiling or other such spaces where the wiring
will not be subject to mechanical damage.
e. Enclose control panel equipment in properly sized, 16
gauge steel cabinets which have composition board sub -
panels, hinged doors, knockouts, baked enamel finish
and latches with key locks. Provide surface mounted
cabinets unless otherwise specified.
f. Provide locking device on thermostat.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 PREPARATION
Observations
a. Review all project drawings and specifications; report
any discrepancies before proceeding with the work and
in time to avoid unnecessary work.
3.1.2 Investigation
a. Examine the areas, conditions, and status of other
work contiguous or connecting to the work to be per-
formed; insure that the time of installation coor-
dinates with other work.
3.2 APPLICATION /INSTALLATION
3.2.1 Cutting and Patching
a. Obtain Architect's approval before cutting. Patch to
match adjacent work and to Architect's satisfaction.
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3.2.2 General
a. Correct any unsatisfactory conditions which may impede
proper execution of the work. Insure that all
arr
angements, personnel, materials, and tools are
appropriate and adequate before proceeding. Install
work per manufacturer's instruction.
3.2.3 Piping
a. In general, install piping
- level, plumb, and parallel to structure unless
required to be angled or sloped;
- without bending, forcing or placing undue stress
on connections;
- to allow for expansion and contraction;
- so that it does not interfere with equipment
access;
- connecting directly to equipment (flexible connec-
tors are permitted only where shown or when vibra-
tion is a problem);
- `cut only with appropriate cutters (sawing is not
permissible) and assembled with proper manufac-
tured fittings;
- assembled with unions at valves and equipment
connections;
- supported properly (use no wire or makeshift
device) with at least one hanger on each branch or
run.
b. Condensate: Type K copper, solder (95 -5) joints.
3.2.4 Piping Supports
Type of Maximum Support
Piping Size of Pipes Point Spacing
Copper 2" an smaller 5 feet
3.2.5_ Piping Insulation
a. General: Butt all joints tightly and provide cut
liners at valves and unions; apply to equipment face
piping unless specifically noted otherwise. Install
per manufacturer's recommendations.
b. Refrigerant Piping: Apply 3/4" thickness to refrig-
erant suction only.
3.2.6 Fan Coil Unit Installation
a. Mount fan coil unit dead level in both directions.
b. Mount fan coil unit such that it may be easily
disconnected and removed for service.
c. Lubricate as recommended by manufacturer.
d. Do not allow piping to extend below casing.
e. Install according to manufacturer's recommendations.
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3.2.7 Equipment
a. Position equipment to result in good appearance with
easy access to all components for maintenance and
repair. Install level, secure, and out of moisture,
providing all necessary shims, anchors, supports,
isolators, or other auxiliaries.
3.3 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
3.3.1 Refrigerant System Testing and Charging
a. Pressurize system to 150 psig with refrigerant,
immediately repairing any leaks, and hold for 24 hours
with no drop in pressure.
b. Connect vacuum pump to both the high and low side of
the system. Close compressor suction and discharge
service valves and start the vacuum pump. Keep
ambient air temperatures about 60OF during the evacu-
ation process. Provide 112" angle type charging and
purging valves adjacent to high and low side compres-
sor service valves if required to accomplish the
procedure described below.
c. Operate vacuum pump until the system is evacuated to
2.5 mm Hg absolute. Break the system vacuum with
nitrogen or refrigerant. Open compressor suction and
discharge service valves and re- evacuate the system to
2.5 mm Hg absolute.
d. After the system has been triple evacuated to 2.5 mm
Hg absolute, close the vacuum pump suction valve and
stop the pump.
e. Charge system to required capacity with specified
refrigerant.
3.4 ADJUSTING
3.4.1_ General
a. Place all systems in operation. Where temperatures,
pressures, flow quantities, or other performance stan-
dards are required, make all necessary adjustments to
accomplish same.
b. Insure that fan coil unit is thoroughly cleaned before
placing in operation.
c. Check fan blades for balance by running fan and
checking vibration.
3.5 FINISHING
3.5.1 Indoctrination
a. When mechanical system is in operation, thoroughly
indoctrinate the Owner's personnel in the operation
and maintenance of the system and its major compo-
nents; utilize Operational and Maintenance Data.
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3.5.2
3.5.3
Patching and Repair
a. Patch, repair, or replace elements of other contract
work (or pay the costs thereof) which have been
damaged by or result from the installation of or mal-
function of this work. Repair, touch -up, or otherwise
treat all work or items damaged in the process of
installation; bring same to a neat, new, and accept-
able finished condition.
Cleaning
a. Clean up all debris and remnants contributed by the
work. Clean all exposed equipment.
END OF SECTION
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