Attachment A Statement of Work
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A PDF document (2.4 MB) attached to Electrical Upgrades to the GCAFB/Tanker Base/Fire Cache, from the Forest Service. Due Dec 11, 2026, 12:00 PM (UTC-7).
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STATEMENT OF WORK
Electrical Upgrades to the Grant County Aerial Tanker Base & Fire Cache Gila National Forest, New Mexico
Construction Specifications
1. PROJECT OVERVIEW
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This project consists of furnishing and installing a complete, code-compliant electrical distribution system to support a designated concrete pad area at the Grant County Aerial Fire Tanker Base and Fire Cache, and the upgrade of an existing electrical/motor control panel serving the retardant pumping system
The work includes:
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The upgrade of an existing electrical/motor control panel serving the retardant pumping system
Extension of electrical service to a designated concrete pad area
The completed system shall be suitable for continuous outdoor service in a high-use industrial environment and designed for durability, safety, and future expansion.
2. APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS
All work shall comply with:
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NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code – NEC)
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NFPA 70E (Electrical Safety)
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NEMA standards
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UL listing requirements
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State of New Mexico electrical codes
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Local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) requirements
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USDA Forest Service engineering standards (as applicable)
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3. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
The Contractor shall:
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Furnish all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision
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Perform a site verification walkdown prior to construction
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Verify all existing electrical conditions and available capacity
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Coordinate all work with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR)
Installation Quality
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All materials shall be new, UL-listed, and rated for outdoor use
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All installations shall be neat, workmanlike, and mechanically secure
Trenching & Surface Restoration
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Minimize trenching where feasible by utilizing existing infrastructure
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Restore all disturbed asphalt, concrete, or native surfaces to original condition
4. ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
4.1 Source of Power
All new outlets shall be served from a new service pole, location subject to COR approval.
4.2 Load Design
The Contractor shall:
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Perform NEC-compliant load calculations (Article 220)
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Design for:
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Existing loads
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New receptacles
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Minimum 25% spare capacity
4.3 Voltage Drop
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Maximum:
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3% per branch circuit
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5% total system
Conductor sizes shall be increased as required.
4.4 Wiring Methods
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Above ground: EMT or Rigid Metal Conduit (RMC)
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Underground:
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Schedule 40 PVC (minimum)
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Schedule 80 PVC at risers
Install pull strings in all conduits
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