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BUFFALO STATION

PIN 5761.87, Contract D900044

DB CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

PART 3

PROJECT REQUIREMENTS

Final May 11, 2018

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New York State Department of Transportation

Buffalo Station i Part 3 - Project Requirements PIN 5761.87, Contract D900044 Final May 11, 2018

Table of Contents

SECTION 1 GENERAL .................................................................................................................. 2

1.1 PURPOSE .................................................................................................................................. 2 1.2 SCOPE ...................................................................................................................................... 2 1.3 SCOPE OF WORK – MAJOR ITEMS ................................................................................................ 2 1.4 COORDINATION WITH OTHER PROJECTS ....................................................................................... 3 1.5 THIRD PARTY AGREEMENTS (NON-UTILITY) .................................................................................. 3 1.6 DESIGN CODES AND MANUALS..................................................................................................... 3 1.7 REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................................................................... 9 1.8 DELIVERABLES ........................................................................................................................... 9 1.9 INDICATIVE PLANS .................................................................................................................... 10 1.10 DIRECTIVE PLANS ..................................................................................................................... 10 1.11 CADD .................................................................................................................................... 10 1.12 SCHEDULE OF PROJECT COMPLETION ........................................................................................ 10 1.13 WORK PAYMENT SCHEDULE ...................................................................................................... 10 1.14 INTERIM COMPLETION MILESTONE .............................................................................................. 11

SECTION 2 PROJECT MANAGEMENT ....................................................................................... 12

2.1 DESIGN-BUILDER’S ROLE .......................................................................................................... 12 2.2 DESIGN-BUILDER’S KEY PERSONNEL .......................................................................................... 12 2.3 MANAGEMENT PLANS AND SCHEDULES ....................................................................................... 13

2.3.1 Management Plans and Schedule Requirements .......................................................... 13 2.3.2 Workforce Participation Plan ......................................................................................... 14 2.3.3 Safety Plan ................................................................................................................... 14 2.3.4 Quality Control Plan ...................................................................................................... 14 2.3.5 Overall Design-Build Team Organizational Plan ............................................................ 14 2.3.6 Design Management Plan ............................................................................................. 15 2.3.7 Construction Management Plan .................................................................................... 15 2.3.8 Design Review Plan ..................................................................................................... 16 2.3.9 Transportation Management Plan/Emergency Response Plan ...................................... 16

2.4 BASELINE PROGRESS SCHEDULE ............................................................................................... 16 2.5 MEETINGS ............................................................................................................................... 16 2.6 COMPUTER AND NETWORKING REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................... 17 2.7 DEPARTMENT’S CONSULTATION AND WRITTEN COMMENTS ........................................................... 18 2.8 PROJECT WISE ........................................................................................................................ 18

SECTION 3 ENVIRONMENTAL ................................................................................................... 19

3.1 SCOPE .................................................................................................................................... 19 3.2 ENVIRONMENTAL APPROVALS .................................................................................................... 19 3.3 REQUIREMENTS ....................................................................................................................... 19

3.3.1 General ........................................................................................................................ 19 3.3.2 Environmental Plans ..................................................................................................... 20 3.3.3 Soil Erosion and Water Pollution Control ....................................................................... 20 3.3.4 Asbestos Containing Materials ...................................................................................... 20 3.3.5 Hazardous Waste/Contaminated Materials ................................................................... 21 3.3.6 Environmental Plan Deliverables .................................................................................. 21

SECTION 4 GENERAL PROJECT SCOPE OF WORK ................................................................ 22

4.1 SCOPE .................................................................................................................................... 22 4.2 STANDARDS ............................................................................................................................. 22 4.3 REQUIREMENTS ....................................................................................................................... 22

4.3.1 Field Office ................................................................................................................... 22 4.3.2 Salvage ........................................................................................................................ 23


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4.3.3 Sidewalk Plowing Coordination During Winter Shutdown .............................................. 23

SECTION 5 SURVEYING AND GIS ............................................................................................. 24


5.3.1 Project Survey Control .................................................................................................. 24 5.3.2 Department-supplied Data ............................................................................................ 24 5.3.3 Survey Reports, Records and Maps.............................................................................. 24 5.3.4 Permanent Survey Markers .......................................................................................... 25

5.4 SURVEYING AND GIS DELIVERABLES .......................................................................................... 25

SECTION 6 RIGHT-OF-WAY AND RAILROAD ACCESS AND COORDINATION ....................... 26

6.1 SCOPE .................................................................................................................................... 26 6.2 REQUIREMENTS ....................................................................................................................... 26

6.2.1 Right-of-Way Fencing ................................................................................................... 26 6.2.2 Property Interests Identified by the Design-Builder for its Convenience ......................... 26 6.2.3 Right of Way Markers ................................................................................................... 26 6.2.4 Railroad Access and Coordination Requirements ......................................................... 26

6.3 DELIVERABLES ......................................................................................................................... 29

SECTION 7 PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT .......................................................................................... 30


7.3.1 Public Outreach ............................................................................................................ 30 7.3.2 Media Relations ............................................................................................................ 31 7.3.3 Public Information Meeting ........................................................................................... 31

SECTION 8 UTILITIES ................................................................................................................. 32

8.1 SCOPE .................................................................................................................................... 32 8.2 STANDARDS ............................................................................................................................. 32 8.3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................................................... 32

8.3.1 Utility Relocation Agreements ....................................................................................... 33 8.3.2 Other Utility Conflicts .................................................................................................... 33 8.3.3 Utility Services .............................................................................................................. 33

SECTION 9 GEOTECHNICS ........................................................................................................ 34

9.1 SCOPE .................................................................................................................................... 34 9.2 STANDARDS ............................................................................................................................. 34 9.3 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................................... 34

9.3.1 Geotechnical Work Plan ............................................................................................... 34 9.3.2 Geotechnical Investigations .......................................................................................... 35 9.3.3 Borings ......................................................................................................................... 35 9.3.4 Subsurface Investigation Records ................................................................................. 35 9.3.5 Software Requirements ................................................................................................ 35 9.3.6 Geotechnical Data Report ............................................................................................. 35 9.3.7 Seismic Assessment..................................................................................................... 36 9.3.8 Retaining Walls ........................................................................................................... 36 9.3.9 Geotechnical Instrumentation & Construction Monitoring .............................................. 36 9.3.10 Slope Stability............................................................................................................... 37 9.3.11 Temporary Works ......................................................................................................... 37

9.4 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................ 37 9.4.1 Dewatering and Groundwater Control ........................................................................... 37 9.4.2 Shallow Foundations .................................................................................................... 37 9.4.3 Deep Foundations ........................................................................................................ 38


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9.4.4 General Excavation ...................................................................................................... 38 9.4.5 Soil Excavations Along Rail Line ................................................................................... 39 9.4.6 Fill Placement ............................................................................................................... 39 9.4.7 Condition Surveys ........................................................................................................ 39

9.5 DELIVERABLES ......................................................................................................................... 40

SECTION 10 STRUCTURES .......................................................................................................... 41

10.1 SCOPE .................................................................................................................................... 41 10.2 ARCHITECTURAL REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................... 41

10.2.1 Scope ........................................................................................................................... 41 10.2.2 Standards ..................................................................................................................... 42 10.2.3 Requirements ............................................................................................................... 42

10.3 TRACK AND PLATFORM REQUIREMENTS ...................................................................................... 50 10.3.1 Scope ........................................................................................................................... 50 10.3.2 Standards ..................................................................................................................... 50 10.3.3 Requirements ............................................................................................................... 50 10.3.4 Deliverables ................................................................................................................. 52

10.4 SITE REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................................ 52 10.4.1 Scope ........................................................................................................................... 52 10.4.2 Standards ..................................................................................................................... 53 10.4.3 Requirements ............................................................................................................... 53 10.4.4 Deliverables ................................................................................................................. 53

10.5 FACILITY PARKING AND TRAFFIC REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................... 53 10.5.1 Scope ........................................................................................................................... 53 10.5.2 Standards ..................................................................................................................... 53 10.5.3 Requirements ............................................................................................................... 53 10.5.4 Deliverables ................................................................................................................. 53

10.6 SUSTAINABILITY REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................ 54 10.6.1 Scope ........................................................................................................................... 54 10.6.2 Standards ..................................................................................................................... 56 10.6.3 Requirements ............................................................................................................... 56 10.6.4 Deliverables ................................................................................................................. 57

10.7 MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................... 58 10.7.1 Scope ........................................................................................................................... 58 10.7.2 Standards ..................................................................................................................... 59 10.7.3 Requirements ............................................................................................................... 59 10.7.4 Deliverables ................................................................................................................. 66

10.8 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS ..................................................................................................... 66 10.8.1 Scope ........................................................................................................................... 66 10.8.2 Standards ..................................................................................................................... 67 10.8.3 Requirements ............................................................................................................... 67

10.9 COMMUNICATION REQUIREMENTS .............................................................................................. 76 10.9.1 Scope ........................................................................................................................... 76 10.9.2 Standards ..................................................................................................................... 76 10.9.3 Requirements ............................................................................................................... 76 10.9.4 Deliverables ................................................................................................................. 80

SECTION 11 LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE ............................................................................... 81

11.1 SCOPE .................................................................................................................................... 81

SECTION 12 SIGNAGE, PAVEMENT MARKING AND SIGNALS .................................................. 82

SECTION 13 LIGHTING ................................................................................................................. 83


13.3.1 Lighting Calculations..................................................................................................... 83


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13.3.2 Quality of Illumination ................................................................................................... 84 13.3.3 Quality of Materials ....................................................................................................... 85 13.3.4 Temporary Lighting ....................................................................................................... 86 13.3.5 Interior Lighting ............................................................................................................. 87 13.3.6 Exterior Lighting ........................................................................................................... 87 13.3.7 Emergency Lighting and Exit Signs ............................................................................... 88 13.3.8 Lighting Control System ................................................................................................ 88 13.3.9 Deliverables ................................................................................................................. 90

SECTION 14 INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS (ITS) ............................................... 91

SECTION 15 WORK ZONE TRAFFIC CONTROL AND ACCESS .................................................. 92


15.3.1 Work Zone Traffic Control Plan ..................................................................................... 92 15.3.2 General Restrictions ..................................................................................................... 93 15.3.3 Access to Commercial Properties and Driveways ......................................................... 93 15.3.4 Temporary and Interim Pavement Markings .................................................................. 93 15.3.5 Coordination with Regional Traffic Management Center ................................................ 93 15.3.6 Emergency Response and Transportation Management Plans ..................................... 93 15.3.7 Lifting Operations ......................................................................................................... 94

SECTION 16 PAVEMENT DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION .......................................................... 95

SECTION 17 DRAINAGE AND STORMWATER ............................................................................ 96


17.3.1 Drainage Report ........................................................................................................... 96 17.3.2 Connections to Existing Systems .................................................................................. 97 17.3.3 Spill Management ......................................................................................................... 97

17.4 DELIVERABLES ......................................................................................................................... 97

SECTION 18 HIGHWAY DESIGN .................................................................................................. 98

SECTION 19 STANDARDS............................................................................................................ 99

19.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................................................... 99 19.2 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................................................... 99

SECTION 20 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................. 100

20.1 SCOPE ................................................................................................................................ 100 20.2 STANDARDS ....................................................................................................................... 100 20.3 REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................................ 100

20.3.1 Video Surveillance System ......................................................................................... 100 20.3.2 Camera Location Survey ............................................................................................ 100 20.3.3 Camera Types ............................................................................................................ 101 20.3.4 Video Surveillance Power Supplies ............................................................................. 101 20.3.5 Submittals .................................................................................................................. 101 20.3.6 Physical Access Control System ................................................................................. 102 20.3.7 Submittals .................................................................................................................. 103

20.4 DELIVERABLES .................................................................................................................. 103 20.5 STANDARDS ........................................................................................................................... 103

20.5.1 General Requirements ................................................................................................ 103 20.5.2 Specific Requirements ................................................................................................ 104

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Buffalo Station 2 Part 3 - Project Requirements PIN 5761.87, Contract D900044 Final May 11, 2018

SECTION 1 GENERAL

1.1 PURPOSE

This Part 3 establishes the basic Requirements of the Project. The Contract Documents, NYSDOT standard drawings, manuals and specifications, and the referenced Design Codes and Manuals shall be followed for the preparation of design and construction documents and the execution of the Work. Any proposed deviation from the Contract requirements or NYSDOT standards shall be submitted to the Department’s Design Quality Assurance Engineer for review, and shall require the submission of a Non-conformance Report, where the Design-Builder is to identify, explain, and justify any deviation from the established criteria to the Department’s Design Quality Assurance Engineer.

All designs shall be prepared in U.S. Customary units. The Design-Builder shall be responsible for converting any mapping, plans, etc. into U.S. Customary units as necessary for the completion of the Project.

The design and construction shall be in conformance with the latest edition of the New York State Department of Transportation, the Project Specifications, Standard Specifications, with addenda, issued by the Office of Engineering, current as of the date of Proposal submission, excluding Section 100, which is superseded by Part 2, Section DB 100 of the Contract Documents, and except as otherwise noted in these Contract Documents.

The Design-Builder shall prepare Project Specifications for the Project, for Work Items not covered by the NYSDOT Standard Specifications or applicable Special Specifications, and shall prepare Design Plans for the Project in accordance with NYSDOT standards for general content and format, and in accordance with the Contract.

The Design-Builder shall prepare and submit a Non-conformance Report (in accordance with the provisions of DB §105-16) for any Work proposed to be or actually performed that does not conform to the Contract requirements and for any deviations from the project or NYSDOT standards.

1.2 SCOPE

The Design-Builder shall be responsible for complying with all terms of the Contract Documents. The Design-Builder shall review and understand all terms and conditions of the Contract Documents prior to the commencement of the Project and shall be responsible for determining the full Scope of the Project by undertaking a thorough examination of the Contract Documents, the Reference Documents and the Project Site.

1.3 SCOPE OF WORK – MAJOR ITEMS

The scope of work for the Project includes but is not limited to the following items:

A. Architecture, design, engineering, and construction of new train station, railroad tracks and new high level platform and platform canopy.

B. Architecture and Landscape Architecture services to meet aesthetic requirements.

C. Construction staging to minimize impacts to the traveling public, passenger and freight train operations.

D. Design, Construction and maintenance of temporary ADA compliant passenger rail facility including utilities, and walkways and temporary passenger platform(s) necessary to



maintain Amtrak services

E. Lead and Asbestos removal and abatement.

F. Demolition of existing station, station utilities and parking.

G. Salvage and repurposing of sections of the existing platform canopy, and demolition of the

remaining platform canopy.

H. Improvements to enhance the pedestrian experience, comfort and safety of the

project site.

I. Ramp, stair, and/or elevator construction

J. Parking area and drive construction

K. Signing and parking area markings

L. Utility service relocations and connections

M. Site drainage alteration and reconstruction

N. Pedestrian and bicycle access and amenities.

1.4 COORDINATION WITH OTHER PROJECTS

The Design-Builder shall coordinate the work so as not to conflict with other projects occurring within or abutting the Contract limits. It is expected that the following projects will be under construction during construction of this Contract:

There are no known NYSDOT projects currently scheduled to occur within or adjacent to the Contract limits prior to the Project Completion Date.

1.5 THIRD PARTY AGREEMENTS (NON-UTILITY)

This project shall be designed and constructed in accordance with:

1. Project Agreements with Amtrak

2. Project Agreements with CSXT

3. Project Agreements with the City of Buffalo

4. Project Agreements with the New York State Thruway Authority

For information regarding Preliminary DB Utility Work Agreements, refer to Section 8 of this Part 3.

1.6 DESIGN CODES AND MANUALS

In addition to this Part 3, Project Requirements, the Design-Builder must comply with all applicable engineering codes and standards, including those of the various Federal, State, and local jurisdictions.

If codes, standards and/or manuals are specified herein for the design of an element of the Project, then the edition(s) in effect on the Proposal due date shall be applicable to the Project. Responsibility for design remains with the Design-Builder in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Contract. If a code, manual or standard is subsequently modified by the issuer, the Design-Builder shall notify the Department of such modification(s) and request the Department’s decision regarding application of the modification(s).



All Work shall conform to the following documents. In the event of a conflict between the codes and the referenced documents listed below, the more stringent requirements, as determined by the Department, shall apply.

For Work not specifically covered by the individual sections of the Project Requirements, the

Design-Builder shall, at a minimum, apply the Standards normally applied by NYSDOT for such Work, to the extent they do not conflict with express requirements in the Contract Documents. The Design-Builder shall be solely responsible for ensuring that it identifies and applies all correct Standards.

ACI:

ACI 318 – Building Code for Reinforced Concrete

ACI 318-14 “Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary”

ACI 318-08 “Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary”

ACI 530 Building Code Requirements for Buildings

AISC:

Steel Construction Manual

Specification for Structural Steel Building, Load and Resistance Factor Design

Amtrak:

Amtrak Engineering Stations – Standard Design Practices (SDP), issued 2/5/18

Amtrak Engineering Stations – Standard Design Practices (SDP), issued 3/7/16

Amtrak Graphic Signage Standard Manual, issued 8/25/15

Amtrak Medium Station Prototype drawings and documents, issued 9/8/2010

Amtrak Emergency Management and Corporate Security (EMCS): Design Guidance, Practices and Recommendations, issued 2013

Amtrak Station Program & Planning - Standards and Guidelines: Station Manual, May 2013

Engineering Practices 3014 Maintenance and Protection of Railroad Traffic During Contractor Operations

Engineering Practices Section 01141A Safety and Protection of Railroad Traffic and Property

Amtrak Passenger Information Display Systems (PIDS) Guidelines, issued 2016

Amtrak Track Design Specification No. 63

Amtrak Minimum Roadway Clearances, drawing AM70050G

Amtrak Police Department – Corporate Security Design Recommendations

Amtrak Police Department – Corporate Security Standard Design Practice

Amtrak Premise Distribution System Standards

ANSI:



ANSI/AASHTO/AWS D1.5 Bridge Welding Code

ANSI/IES Approved Recommended Practice for Roadway Lighting, RP-8-00

ANSI TIA/EIA-568

ANSI/ASHRAE 62.1-2010, Ventilation for Acceptable Air Quality

AREMA:

AREMA Manual for Railway Engineering

ASCE:

ASCE 7-10 Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures

ASHRAE:

ASHRAE Fundamentals Handbook

ASHRAE 90.1–2010, Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings

Asphalt Institute:

Drainage of Asphalt Pavement Structures

ASTM:

ASTM A 653/A 653M, Galvanized Sheet Steel

ASTM D1143 – Standard Method of Testing Piles under Axial Compressive Load

ASTM D3689 – Standard Test Methods for Deep Foundation Under Static Axial Tensile Load

ASTM D3966 – Standard Test Methods for Deep Foundation Under Lateral Load

ASTM D6760 – Standard Test Method for Integrity Testing of Concrete Deep Foundations by Ultrasonic Crosshole Testing

A123/A123M Specification for Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized) Coatings on Iron and Steel Products

A167 Specification for Stainless and Heat-Resisting Chromium-Nickel Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip

A3661/A366M Specification for Steel Sheet, Carbon, Cold-Rolled, Commercial Quality

AWS:

AWS D1.1 – Structural Welding Code – Steel

AWS D1.3 – Structural Welding Code – Sheet Steel

AWS D1.4 – Structural Welding Code – Reinforcing Steel

City of Buffalo:

Standard Specifications for Construction and Materials



CSX:

Public Project Information for Construction and Improvement Projects That May Involve the Railroad

Standard Specifications for the Design and Construction of Private Sidetracks

Federal Geographic Data Committee:

GIS Standards

FHWA:

Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)

IBC:

2015 International Building Code (IBC) with 2017 NYS Uniform Code Supplement

IECC:

2012 2014 Supplement to the New York State Energy Conservation Code

IENSA:

HB-10 IESNA (Illuminating Engineering Society of North America) The Lighting Handbook

RP-1 Practice for Office Lighting

RP-8 Practice for Roadway Lighting

RP-16 Nomenclature and Definitions

RP-20 Lighting for Parking Facilities

RP-33 Lighting for Exterior Environments

DG-5 Lighting for Walkways and Class 1 Bikeways

LM-79 Photometric Measurements of Solid State Lighting Products

LM-80 Measuring Lumen Maintenance of LED Sources

TM-10 Obtrusive Light

TM-11 Light Trespass

TM-15 Lighting Classification System, with Addendum A (BUG Ratings)

G-1 Guideline on Security Lighting for Public Spaces

IgCC:

International Green Construction Code, 2015 Edition (Note: IGCC requirements and their application are outlined within the Amtrak Engineering Stations – SDP)

NFPA:

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), NFPA 13 Installation of Sprinkler Systems

NFPA 31 Installation of Oil Burning Equipment

NFPA 54 National Fuel Gas Code

NFPA 70 – National Electrical Code (NEC)

http://www.fgdc.gov/standards



NFPA 72 – National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code

NFPA 85 Boiler and Combustion System Hazards

NFPA 90A Installation of Air Conditioning and Ventilating Systems

NFPA 101 Life Safety Code

No. 130: Standard for Fixed Guideway Transit and Passenger Rail Systems, 2014 edition

502: Standard for Road Tunnels, Bridges, and Other Limited Access Highways

NFPA 900 Building Energy Code

NYS:

Building Code of New York State, 2015 Edition

Electrical Code of New York State, 2015 Edition

Energy Conservation Construction Code of New York State, 2015 Edition

Fire Code of New York State, 2015 Edition

Mechanical Code of New York State, 2015 Edition

New York State Department of Transportation Leadership in Transportation and Environmental Sustainability “GreenLITES” Certification Program

Plumbing Code of New York State, 2015 Edition

Property Maintenance Code of New York State, 2015 Edition

State of New York Executive Order No. 4: Establishing a State Green Procurement and Agency Sustainability Program

State of New York Executive Order No. 88: Directing State Agencies and Authorities to Improve the Energy Efficiency of State Buildings

NYSDEC:

Standards and Specifications for Erosion and Sediment Control (SESC)

Stormwater Management Design Manual (SMDM)

Design Standards for Intermediate Sized Waste Water Treatment Systems

NYSDOT:

Approved Materials List

Consultant Instructions (CIs)

Design Consultant Manual

Engineering Bulletins (EBs)

Engineering Instructions and Directives (EIs and EDs)

Environmental Procedures Manual (EPM) / The Environmental Manual (TEM)

GCP-17, Procedure for the Control of Granular Materials

Geotechnical Design Manual, including all appendices

http://www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/29066.html

http://www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/29072.html

https://www.dot.ny.gov/main/business-center/contractors/construction-division/materials-approved-list

https://www.dot.ny.gov/portal/page/portal/main/business-center/consultants/architectural-engineering/consultant-instructions

https://www.dot.ny.gov/divisions/engineering/design/consultant-management/repository/Design%20Consultant%20Management%20Manual%202012-06.doc

https://www.dot.ny.gov/portal/page/portal/main/business-center/consultants/forms-publications-and-instructions/engineering-information-issuance-system/engineering-bulletins-(eb's)

https://www.dot.ny.gov/portal/page/portal/main/business-center/consultants/forms-publications-and-instructions/engineering-information-issuance-system/engineering-instructions-(ei)

https://www.dot.ny.gov/portal/page/portal/divisions/engineering/environmental-analysis/manuals-and-guidance/epm

https://www.dot.ny.gov/divisions/engineering/technical-services/geotechnical-engineering-bureau/manuals



Land Surveying Standards and Procedures Manual

Manual for Uniform Record Keeping

Materials Bureau - Applicable Sampling and Testing Manuals, Inspection Manuals, and Materials Methods.

New York State Supplement to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices

Policy and Standards for the Design of Entrances to State Highways

Project Development Manual

Special Specifications as indicated in the Contract Documents

Standard Specifications for Construction and Materials

Steel Construction Manual (SCM)

Structures Design Advisories

Structures Technical Advisories

U.S. Customary Standard Sheets

Work Zone Traffic Control Manual

ROW Mapping Procedure Manual

The above is a partial listing of applicable NYSDOT Engineering Manuals and Guidelines. The Design-Builder shall perform the Work in conformance with all NYSDOT Engineering Manuals and Guidelines in effect on the Proposal due date.

NYSOGS:

New York State Office of General Services

OSHA:

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

PART 1926 - Safety And Health Regulations For Construction

SEI:

Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures

SMACNA:

SMACNA HVAC Duct Construction Standards--Metal and Flexible, latest edition

US:

United States Department of Transportation ADA Standards for Transportation Facilities (DOTAS), 2006

Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) 49 CFR 37 - Level Boarding Rule, 2011

Americans with Disabilities Act

The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties

https://www.dot.ny.gov/portal/page/portal/divisions/engineering/design/design-services/land-survey/standards-procedures

https://www.dot.ny.gov/divisions/engineering/technical-services/materials-bureau/forms-manuals

https://www.dot.ny.gov/divisions/engineering/technical-services/materials-bureau/forms-manuals

https://www.dot.ny.gov/divisions/operating/oom/transportation-systems/repository/B-2011Supplement-adopted.pdf

https://www.dot.ny.gov/main/business-center/engineering/specifications/updated-standard-specifications-us

https://www.dot.ny.gov/divisions/engineering/structures/manuals/scm

https://www.dot.ny.gov/divisions/engineering/structures/manuals/design-advisory

https://www.dot.ny.gov/divisions/engineering/structures/manuals/technical-advisory

https://www.dot.ny.gov/main/business-center/engineering/cadd-info/drawings/standard-sheets-us

https://www.dot.ny.gov/divisions/operating/oom/transportation-systems/safety-program-technical-operations/work-zone-control/traffic-control-manual



USDOJ:

ADA Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities

USDOT:

ADA Standards for Transportation Facilities

The above contains a partial listing of applicable NYSDOT Engineering Manuals and Guidelines. The Design-Builder shall perform the Work in conformance with all NYSDOT Engineering Manuals and Guidelines in effect on the Proposal due date.

1.7 REQUIREMENTS

The “Requirements” subsection of the individual sections of Part 3 – Project Requirements establishes the Department’s expectations with respect to specific Project elements. These include administrative, managerial and technical considerations as deemed appropriate to the subject, and encompass performance specifications, design criteria, and directive instructions as the Department deems best suited to the subject. The Design-Builder shall develop its Definitive Design, Design Plans and Project Specifications in conformance with this Part 3 – Project Requirements.

The Design-Builder shall be responsible for meeting all requirements and terms contained in this Part 3 – Project Requirements unless explicitly stated otherwise.

The specific requirements in this Part 3 – Project Requirements may be more stringent and shall govern over the criteria given in the Standards. Where a specific requirement in this Part 3 – Project Requirements is more stringent than the criteria specified in a Standard, said specific

requirement shall become the basis for determining compliance. Non-standard features needing justification and NYSDOT approval are defined as those not meeting the criteria cited in the Standards listed in this Part 3 – Project Requirements.

1.8 DELIVERABLES

Deliverables to be submitted by the Design-Builder throughout the design and construction of this Project, and upon completion of the Project, are specified in the NYSDOT manuals listed in Section 1.6 of this Part 3 – Project Requirements. These shall supplement the review plan and consultation and written comment cycles cited in DB §111-8 through DB §111-14. The Design-

Builder may submit deliverables for the Department’s consideration or consultation and written comment in addition to those cited in the NYSDOT manuals. The Design-Builder shall include such additional submittals in its review plan and revise the review plan as necessary to incorporate sufficient advance notice to the Department. It is the goal of the Department that all review and comments be completed within 10 business days.

Unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in the Contract Documents, or directed by the Department’s Project Manager, all deliverables shall be submitted in both electronic format and hardcopy format. Acceptable electronic formats include Bentley Microstation .dgn format and Bentley InRoads.alg and dtm format, Microsoft Word®, Microsoft Excel®, ArcMAP, or searchable portable document format (PDF) files, with no copy or password protection on the file content, unless otherwise indicated in a specific section of this Part 3 - Project Requirements or a Standard cited in a specific section of this Part 3 - Project Requirements.



1.9 INDICATIVE PLANS

The Indicative Plans, if provided to the Design-Builder in Part 6 – RFP Plans, convey an overall potential solution to the Project’s needs that the Design-Builder may choose to consider in developing its design. The designs presented herein have been developed to a point sufficient to present the general concepts of the Project and specifically to show the current highway boundaries and the extent of property acquisitions provided by the Department. The Indicative Plans are not mandatory, with the exception of elements specifically mentioned elsewhere in this Part 3.

1.10 DIRECTIVE PLANS

The Directive Plans, if provided to the Design-Builder in Part 6 – RFP Plans, depict required elements and components of the Project within specifically defined parameters. The Design-Builder has no latitude to adjust components or details shown on Directive Plans, unless specifically noted or through an approved Alternative Technical Concept (ATC).

1.11 CADD

CADD formatting for Design and As-Built Plans shall conform to the Department’s CADD Drafting Standards and CADD Design Standards in effect on the Proposal due date.

1.12 SCHEDULE OF PROJECT COMPLETION

All work on the design and on the construction shall be completed in accordance with Part 1, DB Agreement, Article 2, Contract Time, but in no case shall the Project Completion Date be later than September 30, 2020.

1.13 WORK PAYMENT SCHEDULE

Progress Payments will be made as each Work Item is completed to the satisfaction of the Department’s Construction Quality Assurance Engineer. Progress payments shall be subject to the requirements of DB §109-2. Payments for Design, Construction Inspection and Laboratory activities will be made in conformance with DB § 109-2.2.

WORK PAYMENT SCHEDULE

WORK ITEM

MAXIMUM

PERCENT OF

LUMP SUM

PRICE

PERCENT OF

LUMP SUM PRICE

(To be completed

by D-B)1

Construct Temporary Facilities for Amtrak 6%

Demolition and Removal of Existing Station 8%

Demolition of Existing Platform 9%

Construct New Platform 18%

Track Work 30%

Construct New Station 40%

Site Work Construction 9%

Punch list work, Site Cleanup and Restoration 2% (fixed)



Final Acceptance (Per DB §109-12.1) 1% (fixed)

Final Agreement (Per DB §109-12.2) 2% (fixed)

Notes: (1) See Work Payment Schedule included in ITP, Appendix E. Percent of Lump Sum Price to be completed by the Proposer. Total percentage for all work items shall equal 100%.

(2) Subsequent to Selection of Best Value, the Design-Builder may submit to the Department a more detailed Work Payment Schedule which breaks individual work items into multiple stages, for the Department’s review and acceptance. However, the sum of the percentages proposed for each stage shall equal the percentage for that work item submitted by the Design-Builder included on Form WPS, and in no case shall the payment for any individual stage be more than 50% nor less than 10% of the total percentage bid for that work item.

1.14 INTERIM COMPLETION MILESTONE

This Project’s Interim Completion Milestones, if applicable, are defined as shown in Part 5 – Special Provisions.

The Interim Completion Milestone Dates may not be changed without written approval by the Department’s Project Manager.



SECTION 2 PROJECT MANAGEMENT

2.1 DESIGN-BUILDER’S ROLE

The Design-Builder shall have responsibility for controlling and managing the Work, including the responsibility for quality management as defined in the Contract Documents, Part 2 - DB §§ 111, 112 and 113. This section identifies the Design-Builder’s Key personnel and summarizes the Management Plans to be produced by the Design-Builder in accordance with the Contract Documents.

2.2 DESIGN-BUILDER’S KEY PERSONNEL

The positions listed below shall be the Design-Builder’s key personnel for the Project. Key Personnel are preferred to have experience on projects of a similar size, type of work, and complexity as this Project, and should meet the qualifications described below. Proposed staff with qualifications less than those described below will receive a reduced score compared to staff that meet or exceed the described qualifications. Any requirements described as “shall have...” or “shall be…”are determined to be minimum response requirements. The Design-Builder shall provide personnel that meet these minimum requirements.

The Design-Builder’s Project Manager shall be the Design-Builder’s representative and single point of contact with the Department.

The Department’s Project Manager may designate other Key Personnel positions as needed at any time during the Contract.

A. Lead Architect - Shall be AIA Certified, shall have 15 years of architectural design and

construction experience and should have performed architectural design and construction activities on five public transportation building projects. Such experience preferably includes rail-transit stations of a similar size and type of work as this project. The Lead Architect shall be available during construction and on-site for any construction activities requiring the guidance and direction of this individual.

B. Design Manager - Shall be licensed and currently registered as a Professional Engineer

in the State of New York, shall be an owner or employee of the Designer and should have a minimum of 10 years demonstrated experience in managing design for rail and railroad station projects of similar scope as this Project. The Design Manager, should preferably have Design-Build experience, should have specific experience with station, track and platform design. The Design Manager can hold only this one Key Personnel position. The Design Manager shall be available during construction and on-site for any construction

activities requiring the guidance and direction of this individual.

C. Project Manager - Should have a minimum of 15 years demonstrated experience in construction and construction management of railroad and railroad station projects with similar size and type of work as this Project, including projects with compressed timelines, and community information requirements. The Project Manager, who should preferably have Design-Build experience and have extensive project management experience, can hold only this one Key Personnel position. It is preferred, but not required, that this individual be licensed and currently registered as a Professional Engineer in the State of New York; The Project Manager shall dedicate no less than 50% of their work time to this project.



D. Resident Engineer – Shall be licensed and currently registered as a Professional

Engineer in the State of New York and should have demonstrated at least 15 years experience in railroad and building construction inspection including at least 5 years as a Resident Engineer. The Resident Engineer shall have performed Resident Engineer duties on a project within the last 3 years. The Resident Engineer shall dedicate no less

than 100% of their work time to this project once construction operations have commenced on the site.

E. Project Superintendent: Should have at least 10, but preferably 15 years of

demonstrated experience overseeing work on rail and or transit station projects. Experience should include directing and coordinating the activities of a contractor’s workforce and all subcontractors, ensuring work progressed according to schedule, within budget and that material and equipment were delivered to the site on time. The Project Superintendent shall dedicate no less than 100% of their work time to this project.

F. Quality Manager - Shall have demonstrated experience in rail and or transit station

design and construction with at least 10 years experience in quality assurance and quality control activities, including preparation and implementation of Quality Plans and procedures for design and construction. The Quality Manager can hold only this Key Personnel position. The Quality Manager shall have experience of quality systems based

on ISO 9001, and should have experience with the quality systems of the Department. The Quality Manager shall dedicate no less than 40% of their work time to this Project.

G. Lead Civil Engineer: Shall be licensed and currently registered as a Professional Engineer in the State of New York and shall have at least 10 years experience in building and civil site design.

2.3 MANAGEMENT PLANS AND SCHEDULES

2.3.1 Management Plans and Schedule Requirements

The Design-Builder shall submit to the Department’s Project Manager, for review and comment or approval (as applicable), all the Management Plans listed in Table 2-1. Following receipt of the Department’s acceptance or approval of the individual Management Plans, as described in the Contract Documents, the Management Plans shall be resubmitted to the Department’s Project Manager as the Design-Builder’s consolidated Project Management Plan for the Project.

Table 2-1 – Project Management Plans

Plan Title Contract Document

Reference

Initial Plan Submitted with the Proposal?

Submittal Deadline

Workforce Participation Plan DB § 102-9.4B No 60 Days after NTP

Safety Plan* DB § 107-7.5 No

30 Days after NTP or 30 days prior to

beginning any construction Work

Quality Control Plan* DB § 113 Yes 45 Days after NTP



Overall Design-Build Team Organization Plan

Project Requirement Section 2.3.5

Yes 25 Days after NTP

Design Management Plan Project Requirement

Section 2.3.6 No 30 Days after NTP

Construction Management Plan Project Requirements

Section 2.3.7 No 45 Days after NTP

Design Review Plan DB § 111-7 No 10 Days after NTP

Transportation Management Plan/Emergency Response Plan

Part 3, Section 15.3.10

No 30 Days after NTP

Initial Baseline Progress Schedule Project Requirements

Section 2.4 Yes 15 Days after NTP

* Requires Department approval

2.3.2 Workforce Participation Plan

The Design-Builder shall develop a Workforce Participation Plan to meet the requirements of DB §102-9.4B and submit it to the Department’s Project Manager for review and comment.

2.3.3 Safety Plan

The Design-Builder shall develop a Safety Plan to meet the requirements of Part 2, DB §107-7.5 and submit it to the Department’s Project Manager for written approval in accordance with DB §107-7.7. No construction Work shall progress and no payment shall be made to the Design-Builder until the Safety Plan is approved by the Department.

2.3.4 Quality Control Plan

The Design-Builder shall use the Initial Quality Control Plan submitted with the Technical Proposal, modify and develop it, as necessary, to include the content required by Part 2, and submit it to the Department’s Project Manager for written approval in accordance with Part 2 DB §113. The Quality Control Plan shall be revised and resubmitted to the Department’s Project Manager within 14 calendar days of receipt of the Department’s written comments and resubmitted as required until Approved by the Department’s Project Manager. No offsite fabrication Work or Construction Work shall commence before the Quality Control Plan has been approved by the Department’s Project Manager. No payment will be made to the Design-Builder until the Quality Control Plan has been approved by the Department.

2.3.5 Overall Design-Build Team Organizational Plan

The Design-Builder shall update the Initial Overall Design-Build Team Organization Plan by combining the Organizational Structure Chart and the Communication Protocol Graphic and narrative and expanding upon these initial submittals into a more comprehensive document. It shall describe the design and construction organizational arrangements it intends to implement. The organizational arrangements described should clearly identify responsibilities and reporting lines of staff, particularly relating to Key Personnel.

The Design-Builder shall include an organization chart and communication protocol graphic (on

an 11" x 17" sheet of paper), illustrating the Proposer’s Key Personnel and their prospective roles

and responsibilities, as well as other principal participants and any known Subcontractors having

a material role in the Project’s design Work, design check Work, construction Work and

construction inspection Work.



The Design-Builder shall describe the interrelationships and interfaces between each discipline

within the Proposer’s organization (e.g., design, design check, shop drawing preparation and

review, construction, and quality management).

The Overall Design-Build Team Organization Plan shall also describe the interrelationships and

interfaces between the Design-Builder’s organization, the Department and other governmental

agencies, utility owners, stakeholders, businesses, the public and other contractors working in the

vicinity and impacted by the construction of the Project. This description shall also, at a minimum,

address the following activities:

A) Reviews of plans and permits;

B) Progress, workshop, partnering and utility coordination meetings; and

C) Construction, engineering and inspection activities.

2.3.6 Design Management Plan

The Design-Builder shall provide a Design Management Plan and submit it to the Department’s Project Manager for Review and Comment.

The Design Management Plan shall include the Design-Builder’s approach to managing the Project, including:

A) The Design-Builder’s understanding of the Project Requirements.

B) The Design-Build Team’s organizational structure and lines of responsibility.

C) The Design Builder’s approach to delivering the Project, including how the Design-Builder

will address logistical challenges of the Project, scheduling to complete the Project on time

and on or under budget with emphasis on quality, design, and construction.

D) How the Design-Builder will manage and coordinate the design, design quality control and

design reviews.

E) The means of reporting on the design progress; the means of tracking quality control

reviews and the resolution of comments on the design and describes how design non-

conformance issues will be resolved.

F) How the design effort will be coordinated with construction activities and construction

means and methods for the Project.

G) A description of the proposed methods to control the design progression for the overall

project to support the construction schedule.

2.3.7 Construction Management Plan

The Design-Builder shall provide a Construction Management Plan, which may include relevant material submitted with its Proposal and submit it to the Department’s Project Manager for Review and Comment.



The Construction Management Plan shall provide how well the Design-Builder understands and is organized to manage construction, construction quality control and the tools that will be implemented to provide seamless interaction with the Department’s Construction Quality Assurance Engineer for the construction of a quality Project; provides how the progress of the construction work is reported to the Department and for control of the Work; provides how non-conformance issues in construction will be resolved; provides the method of updating the Baseline Schedule; provides how the work will be progressed in coordination with other agencies; provides the methods of maintaining detours and evaluates how the interaction with the Construction Inspection Professional Engineering Firm and the Materials Testing Firm/Laboratory will occur and how these firms will contribute to the Construction Management and quality of the Project.

2.3.8 Design Review Plan

The Design-Builder shall develop a Design Review Plan to meet the requirements of DB §111-7 and submit it to the Department’s Project Manager for review and comment. The Design Review Plan shall be updated and submitted for review and approval within 3 business days after every major design milestone completion. The Design Review Plan shall include durations deemed achievable by CSX and Amtrak for reviews requiring either railroad’s coordination or approval.

2.3.9 Transportation Management Plan/Emergency Response Plan

The Design-Builder shall develop a Transportation Management Plan/Emergency Response Plan to meet the requirements of Part 3, Section 15.3.10 and submit it to the Department’s Project Manager for review and comment.

2.4 BASELINE PROGRESS SCHEDULE

The Design-Builder shall submit the Initial Baseline Progress Schedule that was submitted with the Technical Proposal, including any updates that may be necessary due to a NTP date change along with additional activities that need to be added to the schedule to provide an accurate representation of how the project will proceed through completion.

In addition, the Design-Builder shall expand and develop the Initial Baseline Progress Schedule in accordance with DB §108-1 and Part 5, Special Provision SP-3.

Design shall be considered complete when all Design related documents have been completed and accepted by the Department including: all calculations, specifications, records of design quality control reviews and procedures; descriptions of and justification for any non-standard features created or retained as a result of the design; resolution of any non-conformance reports; and submission of “As Built” drawings.

Construction shall be considered complete when: the entire Scope of Work has been completed; any damage to the area caused by the Design-Builder’s performance of the Work has been repaired to the satisfaction of the Department; all construction quality control documents, test and inspection reports and forms have been completed; As-Built drawings have been completed; and the work site(s) have been cleaned of any debris.

2.5 MEETINGS

The Design-Builder shall convene or participate in meetings as indicated in Part 2 DB §105-17.



It is the Department’s policy to use the principles of partnering to guide the management of Design-Build contracts and the Design-Build program within the parameters covered by the laws, regulations, and other policies that govern the work. The Design-Builder shall convene or participate in meetings designed to foster the principles of partnering in accordance with Part 2 DB §103-2.

The Design-Builder shall record the minutes for each meeting and the minutes shall be reviewed and approved by the Department.

2.6 COMPUTER AND NETWORKING REQUIREMENTS

The Department will issue Citrix connection accounts to the Design-Builder and its Construction Inspection Professional Engineering Firm (CIPE).

Upon request, the Department will also supply the Design Builder with a CSMIN network connection at the CIPE Field Office with the following Computer and Networking equipment through a third party vendor:

1 Wireless connection with Router

3 fully configured laptops w/ accessories (for RE, OE, and Chief Inspector)

1 Multi Function Printer

The Design-Builder shall provide ALL additional Computer and Networking equipment to the CIPE as necessary. The Design-Builder will need to provide separate high-speed communication into the CIPE office for all non-CSMIN users. A separate printer will be needed for the non-CSMIN users, as their laptops/computers will not be networked to the CSMIN MFP. It is recommended that the Design-Builder test the network connection success prior to fully equipping its staff and the CIPE firm, to ensure both hardware and software compatibility.

The following computer related specifications reflect the current technology utilized by the Department when making Citrix Connections and are provided for informational purposes only:

• 2/HM65 Chipset, and Intel HD Graphics 3000 (or equivalent); • 2nd Generation Intel Core i5 2620M Processor, 2.70GHz (Turbo up to 3.40GHz),

1333MHz, 4MB L3 Cache;

• Mobile Intel HM65 Chipset; • 14” diagonal LED-backlit HD anti-glare (1366x768);

• Intel HD Graphics 3000; • 4 GB 1333 MHz DDR3 SDRAM – Dual Channel Active; • 250 GB 7200 RPM 2.5 inch hard drive – or 120 GB Intel SSD;

• DVD R/W SuperMulti DL Drive; • Full Keyboard;

• Broadcom 4313 GN 802.11 g/b/n 1x1 Wi-Fi Adapter; • 65W Hardware Kit; • 6 cell Li-ion Battery; and • Integrated Gigabit Ethernet

Computers shall have Citrix Receiver installed, which can be accessed at:

http://receiver.citrix.com/

http://receiver.citrix.com/



2.7 DEPARTMENT’S CONSULTATION AND WRITTEN COMMENTS

The Department’s review, oversight, audit, and inspection activities are referred to as “consultation and written comment” (see Part 2, DB §105-16). The Department’s consultation and written comment will be provided to the Design-Builder in writing. The Design-Builder shall be responsible for addressing the Department’s comments and shall indicate in writing whether it concurs with the comments. If the Design-Builder does not concur with the Department’s comments, then the Department and Design-Builder will work together to resolve the issue before proceeding. If agreement cannot be reached, the issue must be resolved as provided in the Contract Documents for dispute resolution in accordance with Part 2 DB §109-10.

2.8 PROJECT WISE

ProjectWise is the preferred platform to be used to organize, manage, distribute/share and archive electronic Project design documents for NYSDOT. However, the Design-Builder may propose to utilize another internet-based platform for these purposes, subject to the Department’s acceptance. Should an alternate platform be selected, access is to be provided to FHWA-NY Division personnel. The documents to be posted to the selected platform typically include but are not limited to:

Final design report and any modifications predicated by the Design-Builder’s actions;

All studies and supporting reports;

Permit Applications and Permits;

Survey and ROW mapping;

Photos taken prior to and during design;

CADD and 2D/3D models files including current NYSDOT-supported Microstation and InRoads file formats;

Engineering calculations to support designs;

All drawing submissions (Definite, Interim, RFC, Final, As-Built, etc.);

Engineer of Record’s estimate based on Work Payment Schedule; and

Public Information.

All files posted to the selected platform shall be in accordance with the file naming convention and submission procedures as defined in Appendix 14 of the NYSDOT Project Development Manual.

The Design-Builder shall ensure that all electronic design documents are stored on the selected platform. Updates of engineering documents shall be provided on a monthly basis.

Regardless of the platform utilized during the progression of the Project, prior to Project completion all files shall be posted to ProjectWise in accordance with the criteria listed above.

The Design-Builder may obtain a ProjectWise account by contacting the Department’s Project Manager and providing the required account information per Appendix 14 of the Project Development Manual.



SECTION 3 ENVIRONMENTAL

3.1 SCOPE

Except as otherwise detailed herein, the Design-Builder shall be responsible for preparing its design, obtaining environmental approvals, carrying out construction activities, performing Quality Control, and undertaking other activities, including hazardous materials inspection and testing, as needed to ensure compliance with the Project’s Environmental Requirements and all applicable environmental laws and regulations.

This Project Requirement identifies certain required actions to be performed by the Design-Builder to ensure that the Environmental Requirements are complied with throughout the duration of the Project.

3.2 ENVIRONMENTAL APPROVALS

The Department is the lead SEQRA Agency and is currently conducting an environmental review of the project.

The Department has not secured any environmental permits associated with this Project. It is the Design-Builder’s responsibility to secure all environmental permits associated with and required for construction of this Project.

It is advisable that the Design-Builder hold a pre-application meeting with NYSDEC and coordinate with NYCDEP, as appropriate, within 60 days from NTP.

The Design-Builder may request a review by the Department of any permit/approval applications which must be submitted to third parties. For any such review requested, the Design-Builder shall allot five (5) business days for the Department to review and comment on the completeness and adequacy of the application materials. It shall then be the Design-Builder’s discretion to address any Department comments or elect to move forward with the application materials as submitted.

If during detailed design and/or construction the Design-Builder introduces design elements, variations, or methodologies that potentially induce environmental impacts not covered under the obtained approvals/permits by the Department, then the Design-Builder shall re-evaluate the SEQRA process for this Project and obtain the necessary Environmental Approvals/Permits for the Project prior to proceeding with construction. This requirement also applies to proposed variations which may affect resources covered under Section 106, Section 4(f), Executive Order 11990 (wetlands), and other applicable federal and state environmental regulations.

3.3 REQUIREMENTS

3.3.1 General

A) The Design-Builder shall procure all Environmental Approvals as needed for all Design-Builder-located areas, including staging, borrow and disposal sites, and any other areas used by the Design-Builder, for its convenience, in the execution of the Project;

B) The Design-Builder shall be responsible for preparing all permit application materials and obtaining all Environmental Approvals necessary for the Project and not already obtained by the Department, including those that are precipitated by the Design-Builder’s design or actions that deviate from the requirements of any acquired permit(s) (if any). For any such approvals



required to be obtained by the Design-Builder that must formally be issued in the Department's name, the Department will cooperate with the Design-Builder as reasonably requested by the Design-Builder, including execution and delivery of appropriate applications and other documentation as prepared by the Design-Builder;

C) The Design-Builder shall be solely responsible for compliance with and violations of any Environmental Requirements; and

D) The Design-Builder is responsible for any fines, non-compliance, violations, or damages incurred by reason of failure of the Design-Builder to comply with Environmental Approvals. Resulting fines or damages shall be deducted from monies owed the Design-Builder.

3.3.2 Environmental Plans

The Design-Builder shall be responsible for preparing the following documents in conformity with all Environmental Requirements:

A) Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP).

3.3.3 Soil Erosion and Water Pollution Control

The Design-Builder shall prepare and maintain on file a SWPPP complying with the New York State SPDES General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Construction Activities (GP-0-15-002 or current version). A SPDES Permit is not required because the construction stormwater runoff flows into the City of Buffalo combined sewer system and is treated by the Buffalo Sewer Authority.

The Project site discharges to a combined sewer operated by City of Buffalo Sewer Authority. The Design Builder shall obtain approval for discharges into the combined sewer system from City of Buffalo Sewer Authority prior to construction. The Design Builder shall install stormwater quantity measures as required by City of Buffalo Sewer Authority for discharges into the combined sewer.

3.3.4 Asbestos Containing Materials

A Pre-Demolition Survey for Asbestos-Containing Materials, Lead-Based Paint, and Polychlorinated Biphenyls in Caulk for the existing station building was performed by a NYS Department of Labor licensed firm using certified inspection staff. Asbestos Containing Materials (ACMs) identified during this screening/assessment were sampled and positively analyzed for asbestos content; suspect asbestos-containing materials are presumed positive. The complete Pre-Demolition Survey dated April 2018 is included in Part 7 – Engineering Data. An Asbestos Screening and Assessment of the existing station building is underway. The complete Asbestos Containing Material Survey and Design Report will be included in the Final RFP, Part 7 – Engineering Data.

The Design-Builder shall be responsible for the abatement design, asbestos abatement, waste disposal and any required project monitoring/compliance air sampling during abatement of all confirmed and assumed asbestos containing materials if such materials will be disturbed during the performance of the Work. All asbestos abatement and waste disposal shall be performed in accordance with applicable safety and health codes and all applicable State and Federal regulations. See also DB Section 112-5.5, Asbestos.



The Design-Builder (in particular, the lead constructor on the Design-Build team) is also made aware that 12 NYCRR 56 specifically prohibits the abatement contractor from directly contracting project monitoring and/or compliance air monitoring services. In order to comply with this regulatory requirement, no Principal Participant may perform any asbestos abatement work for this Project. The Design-Builder shall subcontract asbestos abatement and Project monitoring/compliance air sampling services to separate and independent firms.

If during the course of work, any asbestos-containing materials not already documented in the asbestos screening/assessment report or Project record plans are encountered and require disturbance, the Design-Builder shall be responsible for any needed additional asbestos assessment, abatement design, asbestos abatement, waste disposal, and Project monitoring/compliance air sampling. All additional work shall be paid for under the Force Account pay item.

New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) asbestos licensure and applicable staff certification(s) are required for Work where confirmed or presumed asbestos-containing materials are impacted. All necessary asbestos assessment and Project design Work shall be performed in conformance with policy and guidance provided in NYSDOT’s The Environmental Manual (TEM).

Any ACMs associated with private utilities located within the Project limits shall be the responsibility of the private utility owner. The Design-Builder shall coordinate with the private utility owners for the remediation of any ACMs which may be identified.

3.3.5 Hazardous Waste/Contaminated Materials

An Environmental Site Assessment Report of the proposed project area was performed. The complete Environmental Site Assessment Report dated May 2018 is included in Part 7 – Engineering Data.A Hazardous Waste/Contaminated Materials Screening is underway for the proposed project area. The Hazardous Waste/Contaminated Materials Screening Report will be included in the Final RFP, Part 7 – Engineering Data.

The Design-Builder shall submit a Contaminated Materials Handling Plan, Field Organic Vapor Monitoring Plan, Sampling Plan, and Disposal Plan to NYSDOT 30 calendar days prior to commencing work in areas identified as potentially contaminated in the Hazardous Waste/Contaminated Material Screening Report.

3.3.6 Environmental Plan Deliverables

Deliverables shall be as stated elsewhere in the RFP documents.



SECTION 4 GENERAL PROJECT SCOPE OF WORK

4.1 SCOPE

The Design-Builder shall perform all Work necessary to prepare the Project site for construction, maintain the site in suitable condition during all stages of construction and provide cleanup and restoration of the construction site and all disturbed areas.

4.2 STANDARDS

The Design-Builder shall perform the Work in accordance with the applicable Standards, Codes and Manuals cited in Section 1.6, unless otherwise stipulated in this Project Requirements, or otherwise applicable to the Project.

4.3 REQUIREMENTS

The Design-Builder shall prepare site work plans showing the extent of site works; disposal and storage locations; facility removal details; and approximate volumes; and shall provide for uninterrupted Department maintenance and operations. All regulated waste shall be handled according to Section 3 – Environmental Compliance.

The site work may include but not be limited to: clearing and grubbing; excavation and embankment; removal of pavement and pavement markings, road barriers, soil, drainage facilities, fencing, signs, and miscellaneous structures; subgrade preparation and stabilization; dust control; removal of abandoned above-ground and shallow piping and wiring, valves, meters, and other waste materials; and aggregate surfacing.

Unless specified otherwise in the Contract Documents, the Design-Builder shall remove all obstructions down to a minimum of 2 feet below the existing or proposed surrounding ground elevation or to the elevation necessary to properly construct the Work, whichever is lower.

The Design-Builder shall grade and restore all disturbed areas to match the existing surrounding ground elevation unless otherwise specified elsewhere in the Contract Documents. The Design-Builder shall cut pavement or sidewalk to full depth with straight lines at removal terminations.

The Design-Builder shall over-excavate as necessary to remove unsuitable material from under the footprint of pavements and structures and backfill with properly compacted suitable material. Topsoil may be stripped, stockpiled, and reused within the Project Limits.

The Design-Builder may only reuse materials on the Project that meet the requirements for grading and backfill materials. Disposal of obsolete, unsuitable, and surplus material is not allowed within the Right-of-Way and shall be removed.

4.3.1 Field Office

The Design-Builder shall provide, furnish and maintain a Field Office for use by the Department in accordance with the NYSDOT Standard Specifications. The Field Office shall be a Type 1 Office as described in the NYSDOT Standard Specifications.



4.3.2 Salvage

All materials removed from the Project site shall become the property of the Design-Builder, unless specifically stated elsewhere in this Part 3 - Project Requirements.

4.3.3 Sidewalk Plowing Coordination During Winter Shutdown

Prior to the end of the construction season, the Design-Builder shall provide the State a list of new sidewalks that are open to the public that will need to be plowed by the municipality during the winter months. Before winter shutdown, the Design-Builder shall ensure that all sidewalks are free and clear of obstructions, barricades, fixed objects, etc. that would interfere with the snow plowing effort.



SECTION 5 SURVEYING AND GIS

5.1 SCOPE

The Design-Builder shall perform all surveying tasks necessary to verify survey data issued prior to award and undertake and complete the Project including but not limited to: acquisition of terrain data (topography); mapping of roadways, drainage and appurtenances, features, bridges, and utilities as needed; locating boundaries; waterway surveys; contract control plan; construction and stakeout surveys; As-Built surveys; surveys that arise from other Project Requirements; asset inventory; and all other surveying services as necessary.

5.2 STANDARDS

The Design-Builder shall perform the surveying activities in accordance with the applicable Standards, Design Codes and Manuals cited in Section 1.6, unless otherwise stipulated in this Project Requirement or otherwise applicable to the Project.

5.3 REQUIREMENTS

5.3.1 Project Survey Control

Survey control, if available, will be provided as Reference Documents, but must be verified and, if necessary, adjusted by the Design-Builder. The Design-Builder may supplement that information or conduct complete new survey as necessary to perform all the necessary surveys required to complete the Project, as the Design-Builder deems appropriate.

5.3.2 Department-supplied Data

The Department will provide the Design-Builder with the following Survey-Related Data as Reference Documents:

ROW / Highway Boundary Geometry;

Survey / Photogrammetric Base Mapping Planimetrics;

Survey / Photogrammetric Digital Terrain Model; and

The Design-Builder shall be responsible for verifying any data used for the Project.

5.3.3 Survey Reports, Records and Maps

The Design-Builder shall submit to the Construction Inspection Professional Engineering Firm, all information listed under the ‘Documentation’ sub-section of each chapter of the NYSDOT Land Surveying Standards and Procedures Manual that is applicable to its survey work. The Design-

Builder shall index and submit all calculations, notes, computer files, raw data, Project reports, meeting notes, correspondence, digital images, maps, corner records, records of survey, aerial photogrammetric products, centerline alignment maps, and other maps and related items.

The Design-Builder shall be responsible for ensuring that information submitted is compatible with the applicable NYSDOT CADD standards, software and operating systems and formats. For the high level platform the Design-Builder shall perform a survey prior to construction, after completion of the high level platform and a comparison survey of the new track and high level platform to ensure that the proper height and horizontal gap tolerance has been achieved.

https://www.dot.ny.gov/divisions/engineering/design/design-services/land-survey/repository/LSSPM09.pdf

https://www.dot.ny.gov/divisions/engineering/design/design-services/land-survey/repository/LSSPM09.pdf



All survey reports and maps, including bathymetric survey plans, shall be signed-and-sealed by a New York State licensed professional land surveyor.

5.3.4 Permanent Survey Markers

Section not used.

5.4 SURVEYING AND GIS DELIVERABLES




SECTION 6 RIGHT-OF-WAY AND RAILROAD ACCESS AND COORDINATION

6.1 SCOPE

Plans showing the existing State owned Right-of-Way (ROW) are included in the Reference Documents. The Design-Builder shall perform all the permanent Project Work within the existing State owned ROW and any additional ROW that has been, or will be, obtained for the Project.

Maps for any Right-of-Way that is in the process of being obtained or has been obtained specifically for this Project are will be included in Part 7 – Engineering Data of these Contract Documents.

Property releases for driveway reconnections or other work that is required are the responsibility of the Design-Builder, in close coordination with the Construction Quality Assurance Engineer.

Right of ownership of all ROW and the improvements made thereon by the Design-Builder shall remain at all times with the Department. The Design-Builder’s right to entry and use of the ROW arises solely from permission granted by the Department under the Contract.

6.2 REQUIREMENTS

6.2.1 Right-of-Way Fencing

Any ROW fencing that has been damaged due to construction of the Project or removed by the Design-Builder shall be replaced by the Design-Builder with new ROW fencing meeting current NYSDOT standards.

6.2.2 Property Interests Identified by the Design-Builder for its Convenience

The Design-Builder shall be responsible for the acquisition and all costs associated therewith for any temporary land or other property required for the Design-Builder’s convenience outside the ROW Limits, such as for staging, lay-down, access, office space, temporary works, or other purposes. The Design-Builder shall assume responsibility for satisfying all Federal and State and local regulations, identifying, analyzing, and documenting the environmental impacts associated with the additional space and securing all necessary consent, including that of the Department, prior to initiating use of the space, in accordance with DB §107-22.

6.2.3 Right of Way Markers

The Design-Builder shall monument all Permanent Easements and FEE acquisitions with low type concrete monuments in accordance with the NYSDOT Highway Design Manual and NYSDOT ROW Mapping Procedure Manual.

6.2.4 Railroad Access and Coordination Requirements

In order to perform the Work, the Design Builder may have to access the project site by entering property controlled by CSXT and property controlled by Amtrak. The Design Builder shall adhere to the railroad property access requirements while working on property under the control of either Amtrak or CSXT. As soon as practicable after contract award, the Department’s Project Manager will convene a meeting with Amtrak, CSXT, and the Design Builder for the purpose of:

A. coordinating and confirming the Design Builder’s work schedule;



B. determining timeframes necessary for access to railroad property;

C. assuring the Design Builder’s employees’ possess the required safety training from Amtrak and CSXT;

D. scheduling and coordinating to ensure the presence of required flaggers and other protocols of Amtrak and CSXT are followed.

6.2.4.2 Requirements

The Design-Builder shall obtain Right of Entry Permit with CSXT. The Access Requirements for CSXT Property are below:

A. The Design Builder shall adhere to the railroad property access requirements while working on property under the control of CSXT.

B. CSXT Railroad is responsible for all flagging operations and separate coordination by the Design Builder with CSXT is required.

C. All field personnel must attend CSXT Design Builder safety/security training, which is different from the Amtrak training.

D. The Design Builder must enter into a separate agreement with CSXT to provide flagging for this Work.

Access Requirements for Amtrak Property:

A. The Design Builder is required to obtain a Temporary Permit to Enter (TPE) from Amtrak.

B. The Design Builder shall adhere to the railroad property access requirements while working on property under the control of Amtrak.

C. All field personnel must undergo Amtrak Design Builder safety/security training annually, available online: http://www.amtrakDesign Builder.com

D. The Design Builder is required to submit an overall Site Specific Work Plan and Hazard Analysis (SSWP/Hazard) Form to Amtrak Engineering for review and approval.

E. Mandatory Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) shall be required for all workers worn at all times including: Hard Hat, High visibility Orange Safety Vest with reflective striping (vest must be break-away), Safety Glasses or goggles, Work boots, Hearing protection and Visible Safety Trained ID card.

F. The Design Builder shall provide to Amtrak Engineering the following:

1. Monthly look ahead schedule of planned work activities, updated every two weeks.

2. Specific work plans for safe operations prior to work activities being progressed.

3. As a prerequisite to beginning or continuing Work, the Design Builder shall perform a written daily Job Safety Briefing, updated daily, covering all persons working. The briefing shall include all tasks and be updated as major changes in work occur, the briefing shall be performed by a designated Design Builder Employee in charge who shall keep the briefing in his/her possession and presented to Amtrak or FRA officials if requested.

G. Use of Site: Limit For work on Amtrak property, limit use of site to work in areas

identified. Do not disturb portions of site beyond the areas in which the Work has been designated:

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1. Amtrak will identify areas available to the Design Builder for work, storage, and parking of employee and construction vehicles. These areas will be made available to the Design Builder without charge.

2. Driveways, Walkways and Entrances: Keep driveways, loading areas, and entrances serving premises clear and available to Amtrak, Amtrak's employees, and emergency vehicles at all times. Do not use these areas for parking or storage of materials.

3. Schedule deliveries to minimize use of driveways and entrances by construction operations.

4. Schedule deliveries to minimize space and time requirements for storage of materials and equipment on-site.

H. Coordination with Occupants when working on Amtrak Property

1. Amtrak will occupy site, platform, and building(s) during maintenance operations. Work with Amtrak to minimize conflicts and facilitate Amtrak’s usage. Perform the Work so as not to interfere with Amtrak's day-to-day operations. Maintain existing exits, unless otherwise indicated. Maintain access to existing walkways, corridors, and other adjacent occupied or used facilities. Do not close or obstruct walkways, corridors, or other occupied or used facilities without written permission from NYSDOT and approval of authorities having jurisdiction including Amtrak.

2. Submit request to NYSDOT’s Project Manager and obtain written consent from NYSDOT for activities that will affect Amtrak's operations.

I. Work Restrictions when working on Amtrak Property

1. Work Restrictions - comply with restrictions on maintenance operations. Comply with limitations on use of public streets and other requirements of authorities having jurisdiction.

2. On Site Work Hours: Limit work in the existing building to normal business working hours of 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except as otherwise indicated and/or approved by NYSDOT. NYSDOT may consider permitting work on off-hours to minimize conflicts with passenger operations. Submit request to NYSDOT and obtain written consent from NYSDOT’s Project Manager.

3. No work shall be scheduled on the following observed holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, President's Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

J. Utilities: Before commencing the Work, verify and mark the location of all buried utility facilities in the vicinity of the Work through DIG SAFELY NY. Coordinate with Amtrak and CSX to have Railroads locate and mark their buried utilities, if required. Test pitting is required on some utilities. Prior to beginning work affecting any utility facility, submit to NYSDOT Project Manager for approval a plan for performing the work, with evidence of approval by the utility operator.

K. Existing Utility Interruptions: Do not interrupt utilities serving facilities occupied by NYSDOT/Amtrak/CSXT or others unless permitted under the following conditions and then only after providing temporary utility services according to requirements indicated. Submit request to Project Manager and obtain written consent.



L. Noise, Vibration, and Odors: Coordinate operations that may result in high levels of noise and vibration, odors, or other disruption to Amtrak occupancy with NYSDOT. Submit request to NYSDOT and obtain written consent from NYSDOT.

M. Nonsmoking Building: Smoking is not permitted within the building or within 25 feet (8 m) of entrances, operable windows, or outdoor air intakes.

N. Controlled Substances: Use of tobacco products and other controlled substances on the project site is not permitted.

O. Employee Identification: Design Builder personnel working on the Project site shall require personnel to utilize identification tags at all times. Design Builder coordination through Amtrak shall require all personnel working on the Project site to complete the Amtrak Roadway Worker Protection (Safety) Program.

P. Employee Screening: Comply with NYSDOT and Amtrak’s requirements regarding drug and background screening of Design Builder personnel working on the Project site. Maintain list of approved screened personnel with Contract Manager.

6.3 DELIVERABLES

Executed Right of Entry Permit with CSXT.

CSX Approved Required Insurance Certificates.

Executed Temporary Permit to Enter with Amtrak.

Amtrak Approved Required Insurance Certificates.

Amtrak Approved Site-Specific Work Plan and Hazard Analysis.



SECTION 7 PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT

7.1 SCOPE

The goal of the public involvement activities is to inform the public and agency participants by providing timely information throughout the design and construction process. The Design-Builder shall be responsible for supporting and cooperating with the Department for all public involvement activities.

7.2 STANDARDS

The Design-Builder, in close coordination with the Department, shall perform the Public Involvement activities in accordance with the NYSDOT Project Development Manual: Appendix 2, Public Involvement Manual.

7.3 REQUIREMENTS

7.3.1 Public Outreach

The Design-Builder shall have the primary responsibility for performing public outreach activities for the Project, but the lead in all public outreach activities shall be the Department. All public outreach activities shall be coordinated through the Department’s Construction Quality Assurance Engineer (CQAE). All public communication activities must be reviewed and approved by the Department. This includes communication and notifications of key stakeholders (motorists, general public, area residents, educational institutions, emergency services, businesses, etc.) of road closure information, Project milestones or Project construction related activities that have the potential to affect the general public and/or residents in proximity to the Project area. Project milestones include, but are not limited to: the visible start of construction activities; travel pattern changes; significant Project accomplishments, and construction completion.

The Design-Builder shall be aware that outreach to the public is a critical component to the successful completion of any NYSDOT project. Design-Build projects by their nature introduce unknowns and variables that the public is not aware of due to the fact the design is not complete. In an effort to offset those potential concerns and anxieties that a yet fully vetted design could create, in the eyes of the public, outreach to the public shall commence early on this project. The Design-Builder shall be prepared to meet with appropriate stakeholders and the elected officials and the general public within 75 days following the issuance of the Notice to Proceed. The Department remains the lead on this activity but the Design-Builder will assist in coordinating the logistics, preparing the presentation material, the announcement of the meeting(s), and other outreach efforts necessary to capture the communities interest and participation. The Design-Builder shall be prepared at this time to discuss the design, the reason for said design, the construction methods, the schedule of the construction contract, the time periods of the day that the work will be on-going, and how traffic and pedestrians will be accommodated, as a minimum. This will all be coordinated with the Department’s Project Manager and the discussion of this meeting and coordination will begin at the Design Workshop and shall be so listed as an agenda item for the Design Workshop.

The Design-Builder shall coordinate with and provide a minimum of two weeks advance notice to the CQAE prior to all changes to traffic patterns and the following Project milestones: start of construction; Project completion; and any other interim completion milestone(s) determined by the Department.



The Design-Builder shall provide the Department with a minimum of two weeks advance notification for each public information activity (press announcements, travel advisories, PVMS postings, etc.) to allow for proper review and comment by the Department.

The Design-Builder shall provide the Department’s CQAE with a written work Schedule (including anticipated traffic changes) two weeks in advance of work that will change traffic patterns.

7.3.2 Media Relations

Media Inquiries: All media inquiries, requests for interviews from local print or broadcast news

media, trade magazines or other media outlets must be referred to the CQAE for direction. The Department will coordinate and respond to all media requests. The Design-Builder shall alert all project personnel about this policy.

Travel Advisories: To allow for timely notice to the public, two week’s advance notice of the start

of work, any lane closures, road closures, or changes to traffic patterns is required to be given to the CQAE and the Department’s Project Manager.

Notifications referenced above are in addition to the written work schedule discussed in Section 7.3.1. The Department will develop a draft travel advisory for content and quality review by the Design-Builder and other Department staff as deemed appropriate. The travel advisories will be finalized and distributed to the press and appropriate state elected officials, and posted on the Project website by the Department. However, the Design-Builder is responsible for the notification of local public officials, emergency service providers, schools, residents, businesses, and other affected parties, of any major travel pattern change.

The strategies described above are consistent with the requirements of Part 3 Section 15 – Work Zone Traffic Control and Access, and shall include Construction Bulletins published by the Department, based on information provided by the Design-Builder, especially focused on traffic changes, night time work, higher-noise construction periods or locations, or other construction activities of potential concern to the public. The Design-Builder shall be responsible for interaction with the affected homeowners, tenants and businesses with regards to issues including but not limited to, security of and access to their property or properties, utility services, night time operation, etc.

7.3.3 Public Information Meeting

The Design-Builder shall be prepared to partner with the Department on additional Public Information Meeting(s) to discuss the Project’s progress with the community in an open forum format. The Design-Builder shall prepare design and construction-related information about the Project and the Design-Build process and progress, schedule or construction methods being used to advance the Project, etc., that will help inform Project stakeholders. The Design-Builder shall work in cooperation with the CQAE in determining the necessary presentation materials, but PowerPoint material shall be required.

Project update meetings including public informational meetings, as discussed above, may be required during the course of construction, depending on how smoothly the Project is progressing and the community(s) reaction and receptiveness to the construction of the Project.



SECTION 8 UTILITIES

8.1 SCOPE

The utility requirements set forth in Part 4 – Utility Requirements and DB §102-5 present the Design-Builder’s responsibilities as they relate to existing and/or new utilities, the manner in which utilities shall be protected, relocated, upgraded, constructed or incorporated into the construction, and responsibilities for the Work.

8.2 STANDARDS

The Design-Builder shall perform all utility activities in accordance with the Contract Requirements, the applicable Standards, Codes and Manuals listed in Section 1.6 or otherwise applicable to the Project, and the standards required by the various utility companies affected by the work.

8.3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

The Design-Builder shall examine the record plans of the work site, make a field survey of the work site and examine all other available documents to determine the type and location of all utilities that may be affected by the Design-Builder’s Work. Before any work begins the Design-Builder shall inform the Department’s Project Manager what utilities are present and how they may be affected by the work.

The Design-Builder, in coordination with the Department’s Project Manager (or designee) and the Regional Utility Engineer, shall meet with all the affected Utility owners or operators for the purpose of discussing the effect on the utility facilities and to agree on a plan to maintain, protect, relocate, reinstall, or other action that may be necessary for the work to progress. It is solely the Design-builder’s responsibility to ascertain and coordinate what the sizes of existing utilities are and what they need to be to accommodate the project plus a 30% upsizing to accommodate future construction of the bus facilities. Relief from the upsizing requirement on a situational or overall basis can only be obtained through negotiation and written agreement by the Chief Engineer.

All utilities must be maintained, supported and protected during construction, unless otherwise directed by the utility owner.

Any utility conduit, conductor, splice box, pull box or other item that is part of a utility system or street light system that is embedded in a concrete deck, sidewalk or other concrete element that is being removed and replaced as part of this Project shall be replaced and its location coordinated with the utility owner unless the utility owner indicates that replacement is not required. The design and construction of the replaced utility shall be in conformance with the current standards of the Utility owner.

The Design-Builder shall be responsible for repair to any damage and consequential damages to those utilities caused by his operations at the Design-Builder’s expense. If the nature of the damage is such as to endanger the satisfactory operations of the utilities and the necessary repairs are not immediately made by the Design-Builder, the work may be done by the respective owning companies and the cost thereof charged against the Design-Builder.

The Design-Builder shall provide notice to the Construction Quality Assurance Engineer (CQAE) at least two weeks before construction begins on any portion of the Project. The CQAE will notify the Regional Utility Engineer of the pending construction and of any planned interruptions to



service. It should be noted that utility companies set their own notification time frames and requirements. Preliminary time frames have been identified in Part 4 – Utility Requirements of these Contract Documents. The Design-Builder shall coordinate with respective Utility Owners.

8.3.1 Utility Relocation Agreements

It is anticipated that the required Final Utility Work Agreements will be executed between the Department, the Design-Builder and the owners of impacted utilities once the Design-Builder has determined the final locations of the impacted utilities. See Part 4 for details on utility inventory, coordination and relocations.

The Design Builder shall be responsible for the design and construction of utility facilities as stated in Part 4 - Utilities.

8.3.2 Other Utility Conflicts

Refer to Part 4 – Utility Requirements for additional utilities in the project vicinity that may require relocation and modification.

8.3.3 Utility Services

The Design-builder shall ascertain and coordinate what the sizes of existing utility services are and what they need to be to accommodate the project plus a 30% upsizing to accommodate future construction of the bus facilities.



SECTION 9 GEOTECHNICS

9.1 SCOPE

The Design-Builder shall be responsible for all Geotechnical Work necessary for the design and construction of all permanent and temporary structures, including assessing available information, planning and implementing subsurface investigations, geotechnical analysis and reporting, geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring, and protection of existing infrastructure, structures and utilities in accordance with the requirements of the Contract Documents.

These requirements are considered as a minimum and do not include all possible conditions that may be encountered in the Design-Builder’s final design.

The Department has performed limited subsurface investigations in the vicinity of the Project Site. Information from these previous subsurface investigations has been provided as Reference Documents. Presentation of this information in no way implies that subsurface conditions are the same at other locations.

The Design-Builder shall be familiar with available geotechnical, geologic, seismic, hydrogeology, soils literature, previous site uses, and existing site conditions (both native and man-made), and shall interpret the existing geotechnical data pertaining to the Project Site. The Design-Builder shall form its own interpretation of the existing geotechnical data, and any additional geotechnical data the Design-Builder may obtain from its own investigations, and shall produce designs compatible with geotechnical site conditions and provide for the durability of the finished product.

The Design-Builder shall reference the “Preliminary Screening Report for the Hazardous Waste/Contaminated Materials Assessment of the Buffalo Train Station Replacement Project Downtown, Larkinville, and Central Terminal Locations City of Buffalo, Erie County”, dated March 2017, located in Part 7 – Engineering Data, for information about previous site uses.

9.2 STANDARDS

The Design-Builder shall perform geotechnical activities in accordance with the Contract Requirements and the applicable Standards, Design Codes and Manuals cited in Section 1.6 or otherwise applicable to the Project.

9.3 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

9.3.1 Geotechnical Work Plan

The Design-Builder shall prepare a Geotechnical Work Plan, which shall include:

A) Design-Builder’s knowledge and understanding of the geotechnical, geologic, hydrogeologic and seismic settings of the Project Site and how the nature and behavior of the soil, rock, groundwater and subsurface conditions will affect the investigation, design and methods of construction;

B) Identification of key constraints, site and subsurface conditions, and a description of how the geotechnical activities address these constraints and conditions; and



C) Types of subsurface investigations to be carried out for the Project, including locations and depths of borings, test pits, and other field testing with a narrative of the in-situ tests (if applicable) and laboratory tests to be carried out.

9.3.2 Geotechnical Investigations

The Design-Builder shall plan and conduct geotechnical investigations in accordance with the Department’s and AASHTO Standards for subsurface exploration programs, and as deemed necessary by the Design-Builder’s Lead Geotechnical Engineer to establish the geotechnical conditions and to perform all geotechnical and foundation design and analysis.

The Design-Builder shall determine the State Plane coordinate location and ground surface elevation for each boring and field exploration position, and shall show the actual coordinates and the datum version, the station and offset, and the elevation for each individual boring log or exploration record in accordance with Department standards. Boring shall be located using NAD83 Geodetic Reference System. Elevations shall be referenced to the Project datum and horizontal control system.

9.3.3 Borings

Information from existing borings provided by the Department as Reference Documents may be combined by the Design-Builder with the Design-Builder’s subsurface investigation to comply with the requirements of the applicable standards. It is the sole responsibility of the Design-Builder to determine if the existing borings are suitable for use in the Project. It is the sole responsibility of the Design-Builder to determine the extent to which further borings and test pits by the Design-Builder are necessary for the Project.

9.3.4 Subsurface Investigation Records

For each subsurface exploration, the Design-Builder shall be responsible for keeping a continuous and accurate log.

9.3.5 Software Requirements

The Design-Builder shall use Bentley gINT® or similar commercial software to develop and maintain an electronic database of subsurface information including in-situ test and laboratory test results, and to produce all final subsurface exploration logs or records.

9.3.6 Geotechnical Data Report

The Design-Builder shall be responsible for preparing a geotechnical data report, signed and sealed by the Lead Geotechnical Engineer. The Geotechnical Data Report shall serve as a factual depiction of the subsurface conditions and at a minimum it shall include:

A) A detailed description of the investigation methods;

B) Complete records with summary tables of investigation;

C) Complete records with summary tables of laboratory test results; and

D) An exploratory hole location plan, showing locations of any existing (pre-award) exploratory holes for which data was used by the Design-Builder plus locations of post-award exploratory hole locations undertaken by the Design-Builder.



The Design-Builder shall provide the Department with a copy of the Geotechnical Data Report, including a final log for each subsurface investigation exploratory hole progressed.

9.3.7 Seismic Assessment

Prior to issue to the NYSDOT, the Design-Builder shall ensure that the seismic assessment report is peer-reviewed by a suitably qualified specialist in this field, and the findings and conclusions of the peer review shall be included in an appendix to the Seismic Assessment Report. A) Seismic Site Response Analyses - Site-specific seismic response analysis shall be performed

to develop design free-field response spectra in accordance with AREMA and Amtrak Guidelines. The Design-Builder shall develop dynamic soil/rock properties for use in the seismic analysis based on PS-Logging data as well as widely-used empirical correlations. Spatial variation of ground motions shall be accounted for, as applicable.

B) Soil Structure Interaction - Seismic soil structure interaction evaluation of deep foundations shall include determination of the maximum imposed curvatures and bending from earthquake ground motions and structure response, including free-field soil strains modified for soil-foundation-structure interaction coupled with deep foundation deformations associated with earthquake loads imparted to the foundation by the structure (i.e. inertial response).

C) Liquefaction - Evaluation of liquefaction potential shall be performed. Should this show that liquefaction is a potential hazard at the Site, the risk potential on the station building, high-level platform and the tunnel shall be evaluated by the Design-Builder, and any remediation solutions proposed by the Design-Builder shall be demonstrated by analytical and field methods.

9.3.8 Retaining Walls

The Design-Builder shall design and construct retaining walls, if required, in accordance with Section 10 of this Part 3 - Project Requirements. The Design-Builder shall provide retaining wall designs to address internal, external, and global (overall) stability and settlements (total and differential) of the walls in accordance with the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications.

All retaining walls shall be evaluated and designed for seismic stability internally and externally (i.e. sliding and overturning). With regard to overall seismic slope stability (global stability) involving a retaining wall, with or without liquefaction, the Lead Geotechnical Engineer shall evaluate the impacts of failure due to seismic loading, if failure is predicted to occur.

Gabion and crib walls (stretcher and header type) shall not be used.

9.3.9 Geotechnical Instrumentation & Construction Monitoring

The Design-Builder shall develop, implement, and maintain a geotechnical instrumentation and construction monitoring plan to monitor vibrations, accelerations, vertical settlement, and lateral movement of temporary support structures and adjacent ground, and existing structures, including viaduct piers, and infrastructure during construction, including ancillary structures and infrastructure within the zone of influence of construction.

Wherever vibration-producing activities are located within 100 feet of a structure, building, or utility, the Design-Builder shall perform vibration monitoring in accordance with NYSDOT Special Specification 634.99020017 to address the potential impacts to nearby receptors due to



construction or demolition activities associated with this Project. The term “receptor” includes buildings, utilities, newly constructed elements, and existing structures, for which construction impacts or Work above recommended limits may be detrimental.

The Design-Builder shall provide weekly construction instrumentation monitoring reports to the Department. Monitoring reports shall be interpretive in nature, and shall enumerate any corrections applied to the data including, but not limited to any notification measures taken regarding data. The weekly reports shall include clear and explicit statements of readings exceeding any pre-determined threshold values. The Design-Builder shall maintain the instrumentation and monitor the measurements during and after construction up to Final Acceptance.

9.3.10 Slope Stability

The Design-Builder shall be responsible for assessing the stability and impacts of any new soil fill and cut slopes (permanent and temporary) required for the Project, and ensuring the long term stability of these slopes.

9.3.11 Temporary Works

The Design-Builder shall be responsible for the design and construction of all temporary works required for the Project.

9.4 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

9.4.1 Dewatering and Groundwater Control

The Design-Builder shall be responsible for evaluating the potential need for dewatering and groundwater control, and for implementing such measures as appropriate, and shall evaluate the effects on existing facilities resulting from any dewatering and draw down. The Design-Builder shall submit a dewatering plan that should include storm water and ground water management practices as well as identify discharge point locations.

9.4.2 Shallow Foundations

The Design-Builder shall design and provide testing for all shallow foundations, in accordance with Department standards. The below requirements supplement, but do not supersede, Department standards. The fill soils should be removed to expose native soils prior to any fill placement or foundation constructions. The depth to suitable bearing grade may be greater than the minimum required embedment depths. If this is the case, the Design-Builder will need to over-excavate and backfill with structural fill for foundation construction. Shallow foundation subgrade areas should be proof-rolled using either a smooth drum roller with an operating weight of at least 10 tons or a loaded 10-wheel dump truck. The proof rolling should be used to identify soft and/or unstable areas in the subgrade. The proof roller should be driven slowly over the subgrade while the Geotechnical Engineer observes the subgrade’s response. A subgrade deflection of less than one-half of an inch is acceptable. Larger deflections, rutting,



and/or pumping are signs of subgrade instability. These areas should be compacted until they are stable or over-excavated and replaced with compacted fill.

9.4.3 Deep Foundations

The Design-Builder shall design and provide integrity and/or capacity testing of all deep foundations, in accordance with Department standards. The below requirements supplement, but do not supersede, Department standards. Drilled Foundations

Static load tests, or equivalent capacity testing, must be performed prior to installation of

production drilled type foundations. One test must be performed for every 200 drilled

piles and/or drilled shafts, or fraction thereof, and a minimum of one test per

substructure.

The integrity of all drilled type foundations must be monitored during installation. Integrity testing shall be performed on a minimum of 2% of all drilled piles and on 100% of drilled shafts. Integrity testing shall comprise of, as a minimum, crosshole sonic logging and/or thermal integrity profiling.

All production drilled type foundation installations must be constructed using similar methods, have a similar design, and have similar grout/concrete placement volumes and/or pressures to duplicate the closest test pile. All installation data must be recorded.

Driven Foundations

All driven type foundations must contain a dynamic pile load test, or equivalent capacity testing, on a minimum of 0.5% of all driven piles, and a minimum of one test per substructure.

All driven piles must have a similar design and be driven to similar criteria as the closest load tested pile.

As part of the As-Built Plans, the Design-Builder shall provide installation records for all deep foundations installed, in accordance with Department standards. The Design-Builder shall report the results of all foundation installation inspections and rock socket observations.

9.4.4 General Excavation

The Design-Builder should remove asphalt, wood block, concrete, or any deleterious material (i.e., soil with organics, frozen soil, debris, etc.) from the ground surface within the construction limits.

Excavations of overburden soils over 4 feet deep and should be sloped for stability and worker safety. The slopes should be no steeper than 1.5 horizontal to 1 vertical (1.5H:1V). Excavations should be made in accordance with standards set by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). For estimating purposes, excavations should be planned considering the overburden soils as Soil Type C. The contractor should assign a “competent person” during construction to make the OSHA required field observations and tests. Excavation slopes should



be flattened as necessary, based on the results of those observations and tests, to maintain stability of the excavation slopes and to protect workers.

9.4.5 Soil Excavations Along Rail Line

Excavation for the installation of the platform will occur along the existing rail line. This may include an excavation support system, such as sheet piles to protect and minimize disturbance to the rail line. Monitoring of the rail shall occur during the installation of the support system, excavation, and the construction of the platform.

9.4.6 Fill Placement

Fill placement to raise site grades or fill over-excavated areas should be a structural fill placed in lifts not exceeding 6 inches thick and compacted to 90 percent of its maximum dry density, as measured by the Modified Proctor test. The Design-Builder should use hand compaction equipment to compact the structural fill within 5 feet of new structure foundations to limit the potential for damage to the foundations.

9.4.7 Condition Surveys

9.4.7.1 Pre-Construction Condition Survey

The Design-Builder shall conduct a pre-construction inspection and survey of the existing condition of all structures and properties within 100 feet of vibration or settlement causing construction activities for the purposes of generating photographic and video documentation of existing damage, leaks and cracks, in accordance with the requirements of NYSDOT Special Specification 634.99010017. The pre-construction condition survey shall form the basis against which all new cracks, existing progressive cracks, or damage will be measured.

In its preparation for the pre-construction survey, the Design-Builder shall ensure that the pre-construction condition survey encompasses at a minimum all properties within areas that are identified by the Design-Builder to be potentially prone to: (i) ground vibration levels, expressed as resultant peak particle velocity, in excess of 2.0 inches per second; and (ii) predicted ground settlements of greater than ¼ inch.

The Design-Builder shall record the results of any pre-construction condition survey, which shall be signed and stamped by a Professional Engineer registered in the State of New York.

9.4.7.2 Post-Construction Condition Survey

The Design-Builder shall conduct a post-construction condition survey of the properties covered by the pre-construction conditions survey. The post-construction condition survey shall be performed by the Design-Builder within 20 calendar days of Project Completion, and it shall compare the post-construction conditions with the conditions recorded in the pre-construction condition survey. A summary of the damages observed, if any, shall be provided at the end of the report. The location and scope of the post-construction condition survey shall match those of the pre-construction condition survey. The complete documentation of the post-construction survey, describing the comparison with the preconstruction conditions and signed by a Professional Engineer registered in the State of New York, shall be submitted to the Department, both in hardcopy and electronic format.



9.5 DELIVERABLES




SECTION 10 STRUCTURES

10.1 SCOPE

The Design-Builder shall be responsible for all work necessary to complete the design and construction of all permanent and temporary structures required to complete the Project, including, but not limited to, the permanent station and platform. The design and construction of all structural systems and components shall provide functionality, durability, ease of maintenance, and safety.

The Design-Builder shall be responsible for the review and approval of all shop drawings needed for the scope of work. The review and approval process shall be in conformance with the Design-Builder’s Quality Control Plan.

10.2 ARCHITECTURAL REQUIREMENTS

10.2.1 Scope

The new Buffalo Exchange Street Station shall be constructed on the site of the existing Amtrak Buffalo Exchange Street facility.

The building and site design shall be fully accessible and shall allow for the possibility of future expansion for Amtrak, as well as intercity bus service.

Potential future expansion shall consist of spaces for Amtrak long distance service, as well as intercity bus service. Although the future expansion would be constructed at a later date, the completed design shall stand on its own both functionally and aesthetically.

When completed, the Buffalo Exchange Street Station building shall consist of an approximate 4,200 800 square foot building footprint accommodating the program requirements of Amtrak functions. Functions such as theThe waiting area with adjacent public restrooms shall occupy prominent areas of the building, with waiting functions oriented to face Exchange Street and the station plaza. Further, theThe facility shall be fully ADA compliant and shall promote easy transfer between modes of transportation.

Waiting, Ticketing, public toilet facilities, and a visually unobstructed circulation between the station building and the platform shall be housed at the west side of the building, providing a connection both physically and visually to downtown and the existing LRT Station. Amtrak, support, and service spaces shall be behind those public spaces on the east side of the building through the station plaza. Vertical circulation elements such as ramps and stairs will be necessary to provide connections from the station building and platform. These circulation elements shall be easily identified and shall be nearby upon entering the station. Improvements shall also be made to the area immediately surrounding the station building to incorporate pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicular circulation, as well as parking for buses and cars.

The site design shall incorporate a combination of hardscape and softscape, providing a friendly space for pedestrians. The plaza shall provide easy connections between all modes of transportation, from the station building to Washington Street and to the existing LRT station on Main Street. Paving patterns and wayfinding elements shall be included to direct pedestrians, while planting, lighting, and seating will be provided to create an inviting atmosphere



10.2.2 Standards

A code analysis report shall be prepared by the Design-Builder indicating how each element of the project shall comply with all applicable codes and standards. This report shall be based on the most current edition of each code or standard in effect at the time of commencement of construction of the facility. The Design-Builder shall perform the Work in accordance with the applicable Standards, Codes and Manuals cited in Section 1.6, unless otherwise stipulated in this Project Requirements, or otherwise applicable to the Project. The station building shall be designed and installed for a service life of 50 years, and specific attention should be given to the requirement for compliance with all aspects of the IgCC. Where codes or standards may be considered to be in conflict, the more stringent requirement shall be applied.

10.2.3 Requirements

10.2.3.1 Station Building

The main areas to be located on the first floor of the station shall include:

A. Waiting Area with fixed seating and terrazzo flooring

B. Customer Information Kiosk

C. Retail Kiosk

D. On-site ATM

E. Public Toilet Facilities, including Family Restroom and drinking fountains

F. Amtrak Ticketing

G. Amtrak Offices and Break Room

H. Amtrak Employee Restrooms

I. Utility spaces

The remaining program elements are to be placed around the waiting area for ease of circulation. The waiting area shall total approximately 2,750 SF with seating for a minimum of 40 patrons. Several convenience and comfort amenities shall be offered to patrons, including ATM, Quik-Trak Self-Ticking, and Wi-Fi connectivity.

Ticketing for Amtrak shall be immediately visible and easily identified upon entering the station building. With connectivity to the waiting area and the auxiliary comfort facilities, the ticketing area is the transition point between the public and private programs - The ticketing area must service the public while supporting the back of house functions behind the scenes. The ticketing office shall provide:

A. ADA-compliant ticketing area for two staff positions

B. Cash drawers in built-in casework and desktops with operable glass cover for schedules

C. Rear countertop with cabinetry for storage of supplies

D. Provide and install clear and frosted glass transaction windows per Amtrak Standards

E. CCTV monitors shall be visible from all ticketing workstations

F. Telephone and data connections for computers, phones, printers

G. Power for CPU’s, ticketing terminals, and ticket printers



H. Access to Waiting Room

Other Amtrak back-of-house spaces include:

A. Lead Clerk’s office, near Ticketing, with closet to house safe

B. Records Storage

C. Employee Break Room sized to fit 5 people at one time, including a kitchenette with full-size refrigerator, (8) 18” D x 12” W full-height lockers with ventilated doors.

D. Locate PA system interface within office, Ticketing, or Break Room, per direction from Amtrak.

Public restrooms shall be sized to exceed code requirements for minimum number of plumbing fixtures, accommodating the increase in demand when a train and/or bus arrive at the station. The Design-Builder shall include at least 2 additional water closets and 1 additional lavatory for each sex beyond code minimum. Additionally, a family restroom shall be provided whether or not it is required by code. All restrooms (Men’s, Women’s, Family, and Employee) shall include:

A. Electric hand driers,

B. Soap dispensers,

C. Toilet paper dispensers,

D. Waste receptacles,

E. Tilt mirrors,

F. Sanitary disposal,

G. Coat hooks.

Public restrooms (Men’s, Women’s, and Family) shall also include:

A. Fold down changing tables,

B. Stainless steel toilet and urinal partitions

C. Stainless steel toilet room accessories.

A dual level ADA compliant cooled drinking fountain shall be located outside the public restrooms, along with a TTY phone. All lavatories shall be ADA accessible.

The infrastructure of the station building shall be furnished. These spaces shall be designed and sized to meet the future needs of Phase II when construction is complete. These spaces shall not require passage through the ticketing and lead clerksecure corridor in order to access them. Spaces shall include:

A. Mechanical Room

B. Electrical Room

C. I.T. Room

D. Water Service Space, if needed

E. Fire Pump Space, if needed

F. Fire Extinguishing provisions, per NFPA 10

G. Accommodation of Fire Alarm Annunciator Panel in back of house.



10.2.3.2 Station Plaza

An outside plaza shall be designed and constructed. The plaza will include the entire station building site as well as the site between Washington Street and Main Street. The main elements to be included at the exterior shall include:

A. Mixture of hard and softscapes

B. Trees and other native plantings

C. Benches

D. Lighting

o Pole-mounted lighting

o Suspended lighting indicating path to Main Street

E. Drop-Off Pick-Up Area

F. Ramp / Stair connectivity from Station Building and Platform

G. Contiguous connection to existing LRT Station on Main Street.

H. Wayfinding Pylons / other signage

10.2.3.3 Space Allocation

The following two pages provide space allocation requirements.

State Corridor Program to be accommodated in this phase. Red text elements are considered future expansion areas, and station must be designed to allow for that expansion at a future date.



Station building and site shall also be designed to allow for future construction of intercity bus facilities per the below program



10.2.3.4 Wayfinding

A full signage package shall be prepared by the Design-Builder for acceptanceapproval by The Department. The Design-Builder shall be responsible for signage plans, details, and complete installation throughout the facility. All signage shall comply with ADA and ADAAG guidelines. Design-Builder shall refer to Amtrak Graphic Signage Manual and shall provide a full package of compliant signage for The Department’s review and approval. The package shall include:

A. Parking lot circulation, rules, and parking space directive and informational signage

B. ADA Parking Signage

C. Room Identification signs adjacent to or on each Interior and Exterior doors to be six inches with room name and number. Name to be removable on office signage.

D. Building Sign and number to be wall mounted above the new main entrance as indicated on the drawings and as per Amtrak Standards.

E. All code compliant, ADA and OSHA required signage shall be installed on all equipment, walls, and doors throughout the Utility spaces, Electrical Room, Communication and Server Rooms, and MRL Control Room

F. Interior Wayfinding Signage / Directional Information

G. Restriction Signage at all Electrical Room, Security Room, Communication and Server Rooms, and any other Utility Room door

H. Employee Only signage where appropriate

I. Information about connection services and tourist information and pamphlets to be provided at the Customer Information Kiosk, as well as vinyl wall graphic at Kiosk per preliminary design drawings.

J. “Taste of NY” signage at kiosk location

K. Seal of the State of New York and (2) laser cut lettered logos of the state mottos

L. Passenger Information Display Systems (PIDS) per Amtrak standards

1. 40” Minimum LED Television monitors displaying departure information within Waiting Area and at Platform.

M. Public Announcement System per Amtrak standards

1. Delayed announcement playback

2. Unidirectional microphone to eliminate squeal

3. Signal to noise ratio of 10 dB

4. Master paging locations:

Lead Clerk’s Office

Amtrak Ticketing

Amtrak Train Information Operator Console

N. Where a public addresspublic-address system is installed, an ADA compliant method of transmitting the same information visually shall also be provided. Where a public information display system is installed, an ADA compliant method of transmitting the same information audibly shall also be provided.



O. Entertainment

40” Minimum LED Television monitors to display cable television, Minimum quantity: 6

Ceiling mounted music speaker system to broadcast music

P. Dedication Plaque per Part 8 - Project Specifications.

10.2.3.5 Materials and Finishes

A. Materials shall be durable, heavy duty, easily cleanable and maintainable to ensure a high standard of appearance and function for the life of the facilities and shall be suitable for the environment.

B. All utilities, conduits, ductwork, and other systems provisions shall be concealed and not exposed to view in any space that is accessible to the public.

C. All drywall from finished floor to eight ten feet above finished floor to be high impact abuse resistant type 5/8” thick.

D. Accents added to reflect the past design strategies of the original building

D. Interior finishes to be provided as indicated on the drawings, specifications, and as directed by Amtrak Engineering Stations – Standard Design Practices (SDP).

E. Exterior walls shall be finished with 4” brick veneer and cast stone or stone veneer and trim. On the interior face, walls shall be finished with high-abuse gypsum board with a decorative porcelain tilebrick treatment up to approximately ten feet (10’-0”) above the finished floor level at all areas exposed to the publicas detailed in Part 6. The Design-Builder shall provide continuous insulation; insulation shall be mounted within the wall cavity outside sheathing board.

F. All fully interior walls exposed to the public shall also be finished with a decorative ceramic tile, or aesthetically pleasing architectural precast concretebrick treatment as detailed in Part 6up to approximately ten feet (10’-0”) above the finished floor level.

G. All stainless steel throughout the full scope of work shall be Type 316L per Amtrak standards.

H. R-values of Walls and Roof to be constructed to meet minimum R-26 & R-30 values respectively to provide a thermally efficient building envelope, and the building envelope shall comply with IGCC, as well as Building and Energy Conservation Construction Codes of New York State. If these guidelines are in conflict, the greater R-value shall apply.

I. Materials used for waterproofing shall be resistant to deterioration from contaminated groundwater. Vapor barriers shall be provided for all slabs in contact with the ground.

J. Sound-deadening material shall be used on horizontal and vertical surfaces wherever possible.

K. Flooring: Office spaces to be commercial grade carpet tile, Break Rooms to be bio-based vinyl composition tile, Public and Private Toilet rooms to be slip-resistant ceramic tile. The Design-Builder shall ensure that the concrete slab has properly cured at all public areas scheduled to receive terrazzo flooring, including but not limited to the Waiting Area, and that the manufacturer’s recommended vapor barrier has been installed per all applicable instructions and all install conditions have been met.

L. Window blinds to be installed in all windows within the private Amtrak portions of the building.

M. All products to be ENERGY STAR to the maximum extent possible in accordance with the IGCC, New York State Executive Orders No. 4 and 88, and Amtrak’s SDP.



N. Soffit panels and linear metal ceiling system shall be provided at the underside of all exterior roof and canopy surfaces to ensure a finished look and to provide pest control.

10.2.3.6 Deliverables

Architectural deliverables shall meet the requirements of the Amtrak Standard Design Practices (SDP) for each design unit submission in order for the design unit to be considered sufficiently complete for review by NYSDOT, Amtrak, or their designees. Deliverables shall include but are not limited to:

A. Complete drawing package commensurate with submission level, including site plans, floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, finish plans, furniture plans, exterior elevations, building sections, interior elevations, enlarged plans, and all details, notes, and schedules required to convey the design intent.

B. Complete technical specifications commensurate with the submission level, including a specification for every scope element whether or not a standard specification is included in Part 8 of this RFP.

C. Code analysis documentation

D. Project Definition Report

D.E. All other reports and analyses required within the Amtrak SDP.

All other reports and analyses required within the Amtrak SDP.

10.3 TRACK AND PLATFORM REQUIREMENTS

10.3.1 Scope

10.3.2 Standards


10.3.3 Requirements

A. The Schematic Phasing Plans will beare included in Part 6, Final RFP Directive Plans. All track, island platform and associated canopy geometric layouts are part of the Directive Plans and cannot be altered.

B. The Design Builder shall contact CSXT and arrange Roadway Worker Protection Training for all employees that will work within 15 feet of live tracks at any time. The Design Builder shall establish requirements with the CSXT Resident Engineer in charge and follow all safety requirements of CSXT in terms of flagging, fouling, rigging and trackway access restrictions.

The Design‐Builder shall prepare site‐specific work plans for review and approval by CSXT before commencing work when the work or any part of the equipment used in conducting the work is within 15 feet of live tracks.

C. The Design Builder shall survey the proposed locations of the new main and siding track(s). The Design Builder shall dig a minimum of two test pits along the alignment of each of the new track(s), a minimum of 6 feet deep, and have the soil conditions evaluated onsite by a licensed geotechnical engineer for suitability for supporting heavy haul railroad roadbeds. Issue findings, including data, and recommendations in a letter report to NYSDOT.



D. The Design Builder shall advance order adequate materials to construct proposed track to the limits indicated in Part 6 Final RFP Plans. These materials shall include, but not be limited to, new 136RE welded rail, timber ties, Pandrol plates with clips and screw spikes, insulated joints, field weld kits, ballast, subballast and other track materials.

E. The Design Builder shall prepare the roadbed by consolidation to project specifications, followed by installation and compaction of subballast and bottom ballast layers for all new tracks, including those to be built later by CSXT, within the limits shown. New roadbed, subballast and bottom ballast shall be constructed on all new tracks up to a line lying 6 feet from the centerline of active tracks.

F. The Design Builder shall construct track(s) S2 to the limits shown in Part 6, Final RFP Plans, in full compliance with CSXT flagging and contractor safety requirements. All tracks shall be fully welded, with no joints except insulated joints remaining when turned over. All tracks shall be surfaced and aligned to final profile and alignment and in compliance with Amtrak

MW1000 requirements for new construction. Design‐Builder shall inspect platform adjacent tracks just prior to placing the new platform in service, and shall surface and align any segment of the track that varies by more than ½” from the platform offset values shown in Structural Drawings.

G. The Design Builder shall coordinate with CSXT for CSXT’s forces to install grade crossings for the purpose of construction access and permanent emergency personnel and emergency vehicular access. Permanent Emergency Crossings as well as Temporary crossings shall be made of timber and asphalt in accordance with CSXT Standard Plans. Safety and

maintenance of the Temporary Crossings shall be the responsibility of the Design‐Builder for the duration of the contract. One permanent emergency crossing shall be constructed at each end of the island platform to provide access to the passenger refuge areas.

H. The permanent pPlatforms shall be designed and installed to an elevation 48 inches above the final to topof rail plane, at a setback from track centerline that considers track curvature, superelevation, and railcar dynamic loading. Given that track will be on superelevated curves and spirals, the Design Builder shall analyze the track alignment and calculate horizontal and

vertical platform edge elevations at 10‐foot intervals along both platforms. The final edge distance to center of track must be submitted to and accepted by NYSDOT.

I. The permanent pPlatforms shall be designed and installed to support a live loading of 2150 psf. The permanent and temporary pPlatforms shall be installed in compliance with Amtrak and ADA standards.

J. The permanent pPlatform shall drain to the center as required by Amtrak Standards. The

design and implementation of this drainage system will be the responsibility of the Design‐Builder; it is the Design‐Builder's responsibility to provide adequate drainage to ensure a safe platform.

K. Design‐Builder must provide, at minimum, slot drains at center of platform and along platform

curbs for shelters and enclosures, as well as heel‐proof trench drains at entries to shelters, at ramps, and at landings.

L. Design Builder shall comply with Amtrak requirements that a 6’‐0” minimum clear dimension be maintained between the edge of platform and all obstructions, such as columns and

column bases, shelters, curbs, etc. Design Builder shall also maintain 5’‐7” between the centerline of track and the platform edge.



M. Design Builder shall provide detectable warning system including painted stripe and painted text reading “STAY BEHIND YELLOW LINE” per Amtrak requirements and per Part 6 Final RFP Plans.

N. Design Builder shall provide adequate clear and unobstructed level area at the west end of the platform to allow for a baggage cart to make a 180 degree turn. Refer to Part 6 Final RFP Plans.

O. The platform canopy shall be constructed as shown on the Directive Plans and located centrally on the platform with an overall length of 540’. The width of the canopy shall be 21’.

10.3.4 Deliverables

Include requirements for repair/reuse of existing platform canopy into this section

10.4 SITE REQUIREMENTS

10.4.1 Scope

A. Existing features in the work area; including buildings, walks, pavements, curbs, lighting and other site amenities, shall be demolished and disposed in accordance with City ordinances and with the requirements of all parts of this RFP. The Design Builder shall coordinate utility disconnects with each utility provider. Trash, debris, vegetation, trees (other than those which can remain), and any materials not incorporated in the project design must be cleared from the site and disposed of in accordance with City ordinances.

B. The Design Builder shall provide site security with a fence and lockable gates for all phases of construction. Construction fence shall include vinyl graphic fence wrap of exterior vinyl type and quality, as well as ink type and quality, such that the wrap will remain in good condition for the duration of construction.

C. The Design Builder shall provide safe, reliable ingress/egress, traffic circulation and pedestrian circulation for all public use areas including temporary and permanent station and amenities through all phases of construction.

D. The Design Builder shall provide parking lots and site roadways in accordance with Amtrak Standard Program and Planning Standards and Guidelines, except as specifically modified herein.

E. The Design Builder shall provide shelters and amenities to accommodate taxi, shuttle bus, local bus and regional transportation service in accordance with Amtrak Standard Program and Planning Standards and Guidelines, except as specifically modified herein.

F. The Design Builder shall provide concrete walks and granite curbing in accordance with ADA Standards for Accessible design and Amtrak Standard Program and Planning Standards and Guidelines, except as specifically modified herein.

G. Crosswalks and speed table surfaces shall be stamped asphalt decorative treatment with a durable thermoplastic finish.

H. The Design Builder shall provide bicycle parking in accordance with the latest Amtrak Standard Program and Planning Standards and Guidelines and City of Buffalo Bicycle Master Plan.



10.4.2 Standards


10.4.3 Requirements

10.4.3.1 Structures

A. Building structure shall be determined and designed by a NYS licensed Professional Engineer. Building structural system shall comply with all applicable codes and regulations even if not explicitly listed in this document.

B. Building structural system shall be designed to accommodate the architectural aesthetic as presented in these documents and optimize the space as described in the Amtrak Station Program and Planning – Standards and Guidelines.

C. At the existing high level boarding platform, six (6) of the eight (8) existing built-up steel canopy support columns shall be rehabilitated and re-installed as part of the new canopy system. Prior to removal of the existing platform canopy the Design-Builder shall assess the current condition of the existing columns to determine appropriate cutoff height for fabrication of new column height extensions obtain Department concurrence. Design-Builder shall carefully remove, preserve and protect the existing columns for rehabilitation. Lead abatement shall be performed on rehabilitated columns.

10.4.3.2 Road and Pavement Elements

A. Curb – shall comply with City of Buffalo requirements for 5” wide Granite Curb with 6” reveal.

B. Sidewalk shall be designed to accommodate the architectural aesthetic as presented in these documents.

10.4.4 Deliverables

10.5 FACILITY PARKING AND TRAFFIC REQUIREMENTS

10.5.1 Scope

To be added by Addendum.

10.5.2 Standards


10.5.3 Requirements


10.5.4 Deliverables




10.6 SUSTAINABILITY REQUIREMENTS

10.6.1 Scope

Sustainable design has been and shall remain a project philosophy across all disciplines through Final Design and Construction. The Design-Builder’s documentation for Buffalo Exchange Street Station shall fully comply with the International Green Construction Code (IgCC) and shall follow the sustainable building practices outlined by Amtrak Engineering Stations – Standard Design Practices (SDP), NYSDOT’s GreenLITES program and New York State Executive Orders 4 and 88 (E04, EO88). Additionally, Amtrak Station Standards utilize major elements of the IgCC to ensure that the cost of ownership and maintenance of new stations is considered in the design.

Compliance strategies shall include, but not be limited to, the items included in that document. The Design-Builder shall provide proof of compliant strategies for meeting IgCC, Executive Order, NYSDOT, and NYSERDA worksheet requirements during the design process and shall be required to implement a transparent program to communicate on a monthly basis proof of compliance with the agreed upon strategies throughout the Construction and Commissioning process.

If the Design-Builder determines that any specified strategy will not be feasible or achievable for this project, the Design-Builder shall be responsible for fully documenting this determination in a manner acceptable to NYSDOT. NYSDOT shall be notified in writing of any proposed changes, and no change shall be permitted without Department acceptance. If a determination is made that a strategy will not be pursued, the Design-Builder shall be responsible for confirming that the project will still meet the requirements of IGCC and the Executive Orders without that strategy. This may require the incorporation of additional strategies and shall be the responsibility of the Design-Builder.

Strategies that shall be included in this project, among others, shall be:

A. Perform a pre-design Site Inventory to determine which trees and shrubs shall remain or be relocated on site.

B. Incorporate porous paving to the greatest extent possible. Water drainage shall be funneled to the greatest extent possible into landscaped areas, planting beds, and bioswales throughout the site.

C. Install an energy display in the public Waiting Area of the station.

D. Provide Energy Star equipment throughout the project, wherever an Energy Star product is available.

E. Provide full commissioning of all energy consuming systems to achieve the optimal energy performance and indoor air quality for this building type.

F. Provide for the storage and collection of recyclables.

G. Install real-time Building Monitoring System equipment to allow operators to maintain targets set during the Commissioning process and to help sustain occupant comfort and well-being.

H. Establish minimum indoor air quality (IAQ) performance to enhance indoor air quality in buildings, thus contributing to the comfort and well-being of the occupants.

I. Provide additional outdoor air ventilation to improve indoor air quality for improved occupant comfort, well-being and productivity.

J. Reduce indoor air quality problems resulting from the construction process.



K. Utilize computer modeling to “right size” mechanical systems. for Phase 1. Mechanical systems shall be designed to allow for their expansion for Phase 2. All utility spaces shall also be designed to allow space for Phase 2 equipment.

L. Install machine-room less elevators for greater energy efficiency.

M.L. The Design-Builder shall investigate and prepare a study of potential on-site renewable energy systems to reduce the environmental impact associated with energy consumption and evaluate their cost-effectiveness. If a reasonable payback period can be proven for a particular renewable system, the Design-Builder shall implement.

N.M. Minimize light trespass from the building and site, reduce sky-glow to increase night sky access, improve nighttime visibility through glare reduction, and reduce development impact on nocturnal environments.

O.N. Eliminate the use of potable water, or other natural surface or subsurface water resources available on or near the project site, for landscape irrigation. Provide means to capture rainwater for reuse for irrigation purposes.

P.O. At a minimum, 75% of plantings used must be native, low maintenance, and resistant to drought, pests, and disease.

Q.P. Do not provide any landscape irrigation system that uses potable water.

R.Q. Utilize high-efficiency plumbing fixtures to reduce potable water use for building sewage conveyance. Fixtures should use, at minimum, 10% less water than the requirements of the Energy Policy Act of 1992.

S.R. Verify that the building’s energy related systems are installed, calibrated and perform according to the owner’s project requirements, basis of design, and construction documents.

T.S. All HVAC&R and fire suppression systems shall be designed without using Hydrofluorocarbons and Halon.

U.T. Implement a Construction Waste Management Plan for the recycling and/or salvage of at least 75% by weight of non–hazardous construction material.

V.U. Specify building products that incorporate recycled content materials to the greatest extent feasible, thereby reducing impacts resulting from extraction and processing of virgin materials.

W.V. To the greatest extent feasible, specify materials that have been extracted, harvested, recovered as well as manufactured within 500 miles of the project site for a minimum value contained within IgCC.

X.W. Select materials with low volatile organic compounds (VOCs) content, including architectural coatings, sealants, and adhesives.

Y.X. Permanent entryway systems shall be installed in the primary direction of travel to capture dirt, dust and particulates from entering the enclosed portions of the building.

Z.Y. Provide a high level of lighting and thermal system control by individual occupants or by specific groups in enclosed multi-occupant spaces to promote the productivity, comfort and well-being of building occupants.

AA.Z. Utilize daylight dimming devices and occupancy sensors to reduce lighting and HVAC demand where practical and appropriate.



BB.AA. Provide for the building occupants a connection between indoor spaces and the outdoor through the introduction of daylight and views into the regularly occupied enclosed areas of the building

CC.BB. Install thermally broken window systems with insulated, low-E double glazing units and a high R-Value.

DD.CC. Shade fenestration to the greatest extent possible, while also meeting architectural design requirements, to limit heat gain and glare and to maximize indirect lighting. Fritted glazing units shall be included based on sun path analysis.

EE.DD. Maximize insulation at all wall and ceiling assemblies to guard against thermal loss and gain.

10.6.2 Standards


10.6.3 Requirements

A. Energy Consumption

The Design-Builder shall comply with the mandate contained in New York State Executive Order 88 to reduce the average Energy Use Intensity of the new Buffalo Exchange Street Station Project by at least 20% from a baseline defined within the Order’s text. Additionally, the facility shall comply with the requirement for submetering of all energy using systems.

The Design-Builder shall utilize the NYSDOT Draft Energy Analysis Guidelines for Project-Level Analysis, dated November 25, 2003, as a guideline for quantitative energy analysis.

B. Life Cycle Analysis

Per IgCC, the new facility and equipment shall include state-of-the-art energy conserving design features that are shown to be cost-effective. These features shall be incorporated and discussed during design meetings and verified as the design progresses. Feasibility shall be established based on a defined payback period. In accomplishing life cycle cost analysis, the Design-Builder shall be required to use established principles and procedures as well as realistic maintenance and repair costs from established sources. Conventional sustainable design systems such as passive solar and day lighting do not require a life cycle cost analysis.

C. Material Selection

The Design-Builder shall comply with the mandate for green procurement contained in New York State Executive Order 4 to utilize products that reduce energy and resource consumption, reduce or eliminate the use of hazardous substances and the generation of hazardous substances, and reduce pollution and waste. The Design-Builder shall reference and comply with the IgCC, as well as the approved specifications available on the New York State Office of General Services website for the implementation of Executive Order 4.

D. Commissioning

In order to verify and ensure that fundamental building elements and systems are designed, installed, and calibrated to operate both as intended and as efficiently as possible, the Design-Builder shall retain the services of an independent Commissioning Agent. The scope of work required for Commissioning shall include the following:



1. Review the design intent and the basis of the design documentation

2. Incorporate commissioning requirements into the Final Design documents

3. Create and implement the Commissioning Plan

4. All required documentation shall be coordinated with The Department, the Commissioning Agent and the Preliminary Design Engineer

5. Verify the installation, functional performance, training, and operation, and maintenance documentation

6. Complete a Commissioning Report

7. Complete an Operations and Maintenance Manual

8. Provide training to the facility staff.

10.6.4 Deliverables

Compliance with the IgCC and New York State Executive Orders No. 4 and 88 are mandatory. The Design-Builder shall provide complete documentation sufficient to demonstrate compliance with both Executive Orders upon request by the State, as well as the NYSDOT GreenLITES Project Environmental Sustainability Rating System Scorecard and NYSERDA New Construction Program Pre-Qualified HVAC and Lighting Worksheets. No formal submission of documentation to USGBC/LEED or the State’s Green Building Working Group is required at any phase of the construction process. Documentation of compliance shall include, though not be limited to, the following items:

A. The Design-Builder shall provide a Commissioning Agent and Commissioning Plan.

B. The Design-Builder shall create a Sustainability Compliance Plan to ensure both the completion and compliance of all of the following documents listed in this document.

1. Include all of the sustainable building goals established by the Design Team.

2. List all implementation strategies.

3. Include Waste Management, Minimization, and Disposal Plan per Part 8 Section 017419.

2.

3.4. Document equivalence with IgCC, as well as with Amtrak Sustainability Guidelines.

4.5. Document compliance with NYSDOT GreenLITES.

5.6. Document compliance with New York State Executive Orders No. 4 and 88.

6.7. Document compliance with NYSERDA’s New Construction Program utilizing Pre-Qualified HVAC and Lighting Worksheets.

7.8. If a required strategy is deemed infeasible or unachievable by both the The Department and the Design-Builder, the Design-Builder shall demonstrate and fully document and justify this hardship in a manner that shall demonstrate that compliance with the Executive Orders and the IgCC is still achieved.

8.9. Describe how the plan shall be executed.

9.10. Lay out a construction schedule.



10.11. List all systems and components that shall be included and documentation required for each.

11.12. Detail all of the participants in the process, along with their specific roles and responsibilities.

12.13. Update this plan and providing progress reports to the Department as the design and construction progresses to reflect all approved revisions.

C. Commissioning Specifications for incorporation into the Construction Documents, including but not limited to:

1. Incorporate Design Intent and Basis of Design from the Design Team members, including all energy consuming equipment

2. Indoor Air Quality Protocol

3. Indoor Air Quality Testing Procedures

4. Construction Indoor Air Quality Management Plan

5. Start-up and Check-out Checklists and Procedures for Building Systems

6. Functional Performance Testing Procedures for Building Systems

7. Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing Plan

D. Operations and Maintenance Management Plan, including but not limited to:

1. Systems and Energy Management Manual

2. IAQ Management Plan for O&M

3. Facility Maintenance Manual, including preventative and unscheduled maintenance and green housekeeping procedures

4. Environmental Tobacco Smoke policy

5. Integrated Pest Control Plan

E. Commissioning Report must be prepared, documenting effective implementation of the Commissioning Plan and Specifications, including but not limited to:

1. Documentation of all IAQ Testing

2. Construction Indoor Air Quality Report

3. Operations and Maintenance Plans, Manuals, and Policies

F. The Design-Builder shall prepare a Final Sustainability Compliance Report documenting the implementation of the Sustainability Compliance Plan and completion of all Testing, Reports, Manuals, and Policies, as well as any future requirements for ongoing compliance.

10.7 MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS

10.7.1 Scope

The scope shall be as cited in Sections 1.2 and 1.3, unless otherwise stipulated in this Project Requirements, or otherwise applicable to the Project.



10.7.2 Standards


10.7.3 Requirements

10.7.3.1 General

These criteria shall encompass the work required to design, furnish, install and test the mechanical systems for the Buffalo, NY Station. Refer to the Amtrak Engineering Stations & Facilities Standard Design Practices (SDP) document for additional criteria.

Utilize plumbing, fire suppression, cooling, heating and ventilation equipment and processes that are sustainable and aid in satisfying sustainability requirements for compliance with the IGCC, NYSERDA incentives, New York State Executive Order and NYSDOT requirements, and Amtrak Standards.

10.7.3.2 Vibration Isolation / Seismic Design

Provide seismic, vibration isolation and wind restraints for HVAC components.

Equipment producing vibrations shall be isolated from the structure by spring or rubber-in-shear vibration isolators. All pipe and ducts connected to equipment mounted on vibration isolators shall contain flexible connections or provisions made for vibration isolating type supports. Identify on drawings where vibration isolators are to be provided.

Equipment to be mounted on the floor shall be placed on reinforced concrete housekeeping pads. Minimum pad height shall be six inches; all equipment to be suspended from ceiling shall be provided with suspension type hangers consisting of combination of spring and neoprene in series.

10.7.3.3 Mechanical Identification

HVAC and plumbing equipment shall be labeled using plastic labels 1/8 inch thick, 1/2 inch letter size. Each equipment item that is scheduled on the design documents shall be identified by its scheduled designation. Labels shall have a background color that contrasts with the lettering color.

Pipes shall be labeled with pre-coiled semi-rigid pipe labels to fully cover the pipe circumference and attached without fasteners or adhesive. Pipe labels shall show the identification of piping service using the same designations or abbreviations used on the construction documents, pipe size, and flow direction. Labels shall be located adjacent to each valve, control device, branch connection (excluding short takeoffs for fixtures and terminal units), near penetrations through partitions, and near equipment connections and terminations. Spacing shall be at maximum intervals of 25 feet along each run.

Ductwork shall be labeled with self-adhesive duct markers and shall show flow direction and duct content designation or abbreviations used on construction documents. Labels shall be attached near points where ducts enter into concealed spaces and attach to equipment, and at maximum intervals of 25 feet. Exposed ductwork in public spaces shall not be labeled unless noted otherwise.



10.7.3.4 HVAC Systems

Main HVAC equipment shall be indoor variable-air-volume (VAV) air handling unit(s). Provide cooling with DX refrigeration coil(s) and heating primarily with a gas-fired or hot-water heating section. Energy recovery unit(s) shall be provided for both sensible and latent energy transfer where required by ASHRAE 90.1 and where justified for energy savings in compliance with the IgCC, NYSERDA incentives, New York State Executive Order and NYSDOT requirements, and Amtrak Standards. The energy recovery unit(s) shall include but not be limited to the following functions: mechanical cooling, heating, active dehumidification, and total energy recovery. Wall heaters and unit heaters may be employed as required by the application.

All enclosed occupied building areas shall be provided with heating, ventilating and air conditioning in accordance with code requirements and applicable standards and design criteria listed. Refer to the Amtrak Standards for interior space temperature and humidity criteria. HVAC controls shall provide for occupant comfort control. Mechanical systems shall have control settings for occupied, unoccupied, and temporary override. Interior spaces shall be zoned together and separately from exterior spaces. The spaces shall be zoned such that spaces with dissimilar use and occupancy are not on the same terminal unit.

Provide a stand-alone HVAC air system with required temperature and humidity control for any IT room(s).

Where boilers are provided, the Design-Builder shall obtain approval from the Owner on final quantity after the heating load has been determined for redundancy purposes. The boilers shall be equipped with modulating type power assisted burners that shall be capable of operation on natural gas. Hot water distribution shall use a primary-secondary pumping system. Distribution pumps shall have a standby pump sized equal. Provide variable speed base-mounted centrifugal distribution pumps to serve the hot water heating system(s).

Hot water, refrigerant and condensate piping shall be selected, installed, sized and insulated per NFPA and ASHRAE standards.

Building pressurization shall be maintained positive relative to outdoors at all times. Restrooms, Janitor Closets and mechanical and electrical equipment rooms shall be maintained at negative pressure relative to adjacent areas, from which they shall draw air for ventilation.

Exhaust and makeup air ventilation shall be provided in accordance with all applicable codes and NFPA and ASHRAE standards. Exhaust air shall discharge outdoors.

Mechanical systems designs shall ensure that airborne and waterborne contaminant emissions will meet all applicable codes and regulations. The percentage of air recirculated into the occupied spaces of the facility shall take ASHRAE recommendations into account to avoid sick building syndrome and other undesirable effects associated with stagnant air.

Air shall be supplied and returned to fans and air handling units by galvanized sheet steel ducts. Plenum returns are not acceptable. Exposed ductwork shall be painted spiral duct. Provide elbows, transitions, offsets, branch connections, and other construction fabricated of galvanized, sheet steel. Flexible duct runs shall not exceed 5 ft in length and shall only be used in concealed locations. Ductwork shall be fitted with volume control dampers at supply and return branches to provide for accurate air balancing. Fire dampers, smoke dampers and smoke detectors shall be provided in accordance with all applicable codes and authority having jurisdiction. Duct access panels shall be provided for duct mounted equipment. Air devices shall be factory-fabricated of corrosion-resistant steel or aluminum to distribute the specified amount of air uniformly over the conditioned space. All air intake louvers shall be fitted with motorized dampers.



All ductwork shall be seal class “A” and ductwork constructed in accordance with current SMACNA guidelines.

Provide duct accessories according to applicable details shown in SMACNA's "HVAC Duct Construction Standards--Metal and Flexible" for metal ducts. Provide duct access panels for access to both sides of duct coils. Provide duct access panels downstream from volume dampers, fire dampers, turning vanes, and equipment.

All supply, return and outside air ductwork shall be insulated. Externally insulate concealed supply, return and outside ductwork. Insulation for concealed ducts shall be blanket fiberglass. Insulation for exposed ductwork in mechanical rooms shall be rigid board or elastomeric insulation. Insulate exposed ductwork outside of mechanical rooms with liner.

In acoustical tile ceilings provide square, fully adjustable air pattern supply diffusers. At perimeters provide linear slot diffusers. Where air is to be distributed in high bay areas (20'+) provide high velocity drum type diffusers. Insulate the backs of all supply air diffusers installed in ceilings with blanket fiberglass insulation.

All mechanical equipment shall be accessible for ease of maintenance. Provide access doors for equipment accessed through walls, partitions, or fixed ceilings. Provide 4-inch thick concrete housekeeping pads for floor-mounted equipment.

Start-up: After completion of installation, prepare services for starting-up by testing appropriately for proper operation. Engage a factory-authorized service representative to inspect, test and adjust components, assemblies, and equipment installations on air handling units. Perform startup checks according to manufacturer’s written instructions.

Provide complete Testing, Adjusting and Balancing (TAB) of all air and water distribution systems for HVAC equipment. Provide a report conforming to the most recent procedural standards for Testing, Adjusting and Balancing requirements of AABC, NEBB, or TABB.

10.7.3.5 Controls

Refer to the Amtrak Engineering Stations & Facilities SDP document for additional Building Automation System (BAS) criteria.

Provide an operator workstation to permit interface with the network via dynamic color graphics with each mechanical system, building floor plan, and control device depicted by point-and-click graphics. Access to the network shall be available through a local workstation or a portable personal computer able to be plugged into the system devices and remotely through the use of the Internet. Provide means for the BAS to integrate into existing Amtrak systems.

The Internet access shall be made possible through the creation of a Buffalo Station specific web site. The control system shall be furnished with all software, programming, hardware and start-up services necessary for the implementation of the web site. The web site access shall allow full BAS control from a remote personal computer without the need for additional software and through standard internet protocol and graphics and be password secured.

The BAS shall consist of sensors, indicators, actuators, final control elements, interface equipment, other apparatus, accessories, and software connected to distributed controllers operating in multiuser, multitasking environment on token-passing network and programmed to control mechanical systems and equipment.

Microprocessor controlled HVAC equipment shall be furnished with all necessary interface equipment and software necessary for full BAS control and monitoring. This equipment would include but not be limited to boilers, pumps, exhaust fans, variable frequency drives, heat recovery



units, and air handling units. All sensors and controls devices shall be electronic. Where torque requirements do not allow for the use of electronic actuators, electric actuators shall be used.

A CO2 detection system shall be provided in order to control the rate of outdoor air ventilation. Provide CO2 sensors as required per code and ASHRAE standards.

Provide damper and valve actuators with position indicators and manual overrides.

10.7.3.6 Plumbing Systems

The plumbing system consists of all fixtures, potable cold and hot water piping and equipment, piping insulation, water heating equipment, sanitary waste and vent piping systems, and other specialty piping and equipment within 6 feet of the building. Provide working space around all equipment. Provide concrete pads under all equipment. Provide all required fittings, connections and accessories required for a complete and usable system.

10.7.3.7 Domestic Water Distribution

Provide a domestic cold, hot and hot water re-circulating water distribution system without supply interruptions. Provide natural gas domestic water heater(s) with adequate capacity for serving fixtures. Provide in-line circulator for hot water re-circulating water distribution system. Provide service valves, unions, meters and gauges, and access panels sufficient for maintenance per the plumbing code and regulations. Provide ice-maker connector box for refrigerators.

Perform a flow test to determine system requirements prior to system design.

10.7.3.8 Piping Specialties

Hammer Arrestors: Install Hammer Arrestors, also known as shock absorbers, on the cold and hot water distribution systems, where the action of quick operating valves could result in a water hammer condition.

Hose Bibs/Hydrants: Freeze proof wall hydrants shall be provided every 200 feet around the perimeter of the station building. Provide hose bibs in mechanical rooms.

Pressure reducing valves shall be provided where water pressure is above 60 psi at the water service entry area.

Dielectric Fittings: Install dielectric fittings for pipe connections where there are dissimilar metals.

10.7.3.9 Valves

General-Duty Valve Applications

Provide the following valve types:

A. Shutoff Duty: Use bronze ball valves for piping NPS 3 and smaller. Use cast-iron gate valves with flanged ends for piping NPS 4 and larger.

B. Throttling Duty: Use bronze ball valves or butterfly valves for piping NPS 3 and smaller. Use cast-iron globe or gate valves with flanged ends for piping NPS 4 and larger.

C. Hot-Water-Piping, Balancing Duty: Calibrated balancing valves.

D. Drain Duty: Hose-end drain valves.

E. Provide sectional valve close to water main on each branch and riser serving plumbing fixtures or equipment. Use ball valves for piping NPS 3 and smaller. Use gate valves for piping NPS 4 and larger.



F. Provide shutoff valve on each water supply to equipment and on each water supply to plumbing fixtures without supply stops. Use ball valves for piping NPS 3 and smaller. Use gate valves for piping NPS 4 and larger.

G. Provide drain valves for equipment, at base of each water riser, at low points in horizontal piping, and where required to drain water piping.

H. Provide hose-end drain valves at low points in water mains, risers, and branches.

I. Provide calibrated balancing valves in each hot-water circulation return branch and discharge side of each pump and circulator. Set calibrated balancing valves partly open to restrict but not stop flow.

10.7.3.10 Water Service

A Reduced Pressure Backflow Preventer shall be provided for the incoming water service and on mechanical system water make-up lines.

Shutoff valve, hose-end drain valve, strainer, pressure gage, and test tee with valve, shall be inside the building at the domestic water service.

Provide cast-iron sleeve with water stop and mechanical sleeve seal at each service pipe penetration through a foundation wall. Select number of interlocking rubber links required to make installation watertight.

10.7.3.11 Piping Insulation

Provide pipe insulation thickness as required by code and as noted.

Provide minimum ½” thick insulation on cold water piping.

Provide vapor retarder on all piping subject to water temperatures below 70 deg F.

Provide heavy PVC fitting covers on all fittings.

Provide insulation on all piping subject to condensation formation.

10.7.3.12 Plumbing Fixtures

Provide durable and efficient plumbing fixtures that operate smoothly and easily without leaks, stoppages or other malfunctions. Conform to code including accessibility requirements.

All plumbing fixtures, where applicable, shall be of a water saving design.

All drainage piping shall have adequate slope toward the collection points.

Trap primers shall be used as required by local codes and shall be installed on lines with consideration to the frequency of operation.

Exterior hose bibs shall be key-type with freeze protection.

All janitor and custodial rooms shall have floor mounted mop basin with bucket holding supported spout and short flexible hose connection and rack for storing mops. Provide stainless steel wall guards where installed against gypsum wallboard construction.

Provide all water supplies with key operated service valves.

Water Closets & Urinals: Provide with hard-wired sensor-operated electronic flushometers.

Sinks: Provide stainless steel under-mount countertop sinks in break rooms with a garbage disposer.

Not Allowed:



1. Battery operated flushometers and faucets.

2. Flexible Elastomeric insulation on piping containing fluids with temperatures greater than 100 deg F.

3. Air admittance valves.

10.7.3.13 Sanitary Drainage System

All floor/area drain piping shall be sized based on the maximum expected flow loading with a generous allowance for fouling due to gravity flow velocities.

Provide a floor drain at all equipment having a condensate drain, including air handling units with cooling coils and other mechanical equipment.

Service Pipe Installation: Provide cast-iron sleeve with water stop and mechanical sleeve seal at each service pipe penetration through a foundation wall.

Provide cleanouts in accordance with code.

Drains:

1. General: All floor drainage systems shall be coordinated with the under floor building elements.

2. Floor drains shall be stainless steel type.

3. All floor drains shall be installed with trap primers. Electronic trap primers shall be provided where water supply is not based on operation of toilet fixture flush valves.

4. Miscellaneous Areas (sanitary waste):

a. Restrooms: Provide at least one floor drain in each room.

b. Mechanical Rooms. Provide a minimum of one floor drain in each mechanical room. Provide additional floor drains where required to eliminate horizontal drainage piping from equipment exceeding 10 feet.

10.7.3.14 Rain Water Drainage

Provide drainage for disposal of rain water and clear wastes, as required by the code.

Provide drainage for outdoor areas that are completely surrounded by construction that prevents natural drainage (e.g. areaways) or that are so sloped as to result in accumulation of water or ponding.

Provide drainage of interior areas where ground water may accumulate naturally, including sump pits and elevator pits.

Prevent inadvertent ponding by protecting drain openings from clogging, using raised strainers with minimum height of 4 inches wherever possible and flat gratings in all other locations.

Maintenance of Drainage: Pipes sloped at 1/8 inch per foot, minimum, downward in direction of flow.

10.7.3.15 Drainage Outlets

1. Secondary Drainage: Drain to completely redundant drain piping system.

2. Scuppers: Drain to grade adjacent to building, rain water drainage system, street gutter, or dry well located in landscaped area.



3. Areaways and Courtyards: Drain to rain water drainage system, sump pit with pump, dry well located in landscaped area, or water retention pond.

10.7.3.16 Above-ground Rain Water Piping:

Use one or both of the following:

1. Cast iron pipe, hub and spigot, with neoprene joint seals.

2. Cast iron pipe, hubless, with neoprene gaskets and stainless steel clamps.

Below-ground Rain Water Piping: Cast iron pipe, hub and spigot, with neoprene joint seals.

Roof drains, Area drains: Use cast iron or stainless steel.

Insulation: Provide ½” thick insulation with vapor retarder on roof drain bodies and horizontal leaders inside the facility.

10.7.3.17 Natural Gas Piping

Provide natural gas for use by HVAC and plumbing in accordance with code.

Obtain natural gas pressures from the local gas utility provider. Provide pressure regulators accordingly.

Coordinate required inlet pressure with equipment manufacturer and size gas piping accordingly per code.

10.7.3.18 Drips and Sediment Traps

Provide drips at connections to equipment and other points where condensate may collect and at the outlet of service meters. Locate where readily accessible for cleaning and emptying. Do not install where condensate would be subject to freezing.

Provide unions in pipes NPS 2 and smaller, adjacent to each valve, at f inal connection to each piece of equipment. Unions are not required on flanged devices.

Provide shutoff valves at each piece of equipment. Locate shutoff valves upstream of drip and sediment traps.

Provide vent piping for gas pressure regulators and gas trains, extend outside building, and vent to atmosphere. Terminate vents with turned-down, reducing-elbow fittings with corrosion-resistant insect screens in large end.

Prepare, prime and paint exposed gas piping with yellow oil-based enamel paint.

Above-ground gas pipe shall be ASTM A 53/53M, black steel, Schedule 40, Type E or S, Grade B with threaded or welded joints.

10.7.3.19 Fire Protection

Provide an integrated fire alarm and automatic suppression system capable of notifying building occupants and controlling any fire that may start inside the facility. Provide working space around all equipment. Provide concrete pads under all equipment. Provide all required fittings, connections and accessories required for a complete and usable system. Provide portable fire extinguishers and recessed fire rated extinguisher cabinets in accordance with NFPA 10.

Provide systems complying with the code and with the latest versions of NFPA as they apply to the space and/or application being served.



Coordinate building systems and services with the Fire Protection and Alarm systems such that there shall be, where appropriate, automatic shutdown of the affected system(s) or service(s) should any of the fire protection systems are activated. (E.g. air handling system shutdown where the associated fire protection system is activated).

Standpipe Design and Installation: Provide a standpipe system as required by code and NFPA.

10.7.3.20 Sprinkler Systems

1. Provide automatic fire sprinkler or fire extinguishing systems to provide complete coverage throughout the facility. Provide wet pipe sprinkler systems unless otherwise required by code.

2. Provide quick-response recessed sprinklers with ordinary temperature rating in areas with finished ceilings. Provide white cover plates to match ceiling color.

3. Provide sprinkler head wire guards in storage rooms, mechanical rooms and other areas where heads could be subjected to damage from material handling.

4. The incoming sprinkler service shall be provided with a double check backflow preventer.

5. The systems shall be completely hydraulically designed to meet the density and flow requirements set-forth in NFPA 13, 30 and 30A. The areas of the building shall have Hazard Classifications per NFPA 13 and code. Confirm water pressure at the site prior to finalizing Fire Sprinkler construction documents.

6. System Testing: After the system has been installed, a pre-test and final acceptance test shall be performed. The testing shall be in accordance with the requirements of the appropriate NFPA sections and local and state requirements.

7. Pipe: Use one or more of the following:

a. Materials permitted by code

b. Steel pipe with threaded, grooved, or welded joints.

8. Fittings: Use one or more of the following:

a. Materials permitted by code

b. Steel

c. Cast iron

10.7.4 Deliverables

Deliverables shall be as cited in Section 1.8, unless otherwise stipulated in this Project Requirements, or otherwise applicable to the Project.

10.8 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

10.8.1 Scope

The scope shall be as cited in Sections 1.2 and 1.3, unless otherwise stipulated in this Project Requirements, or otherwise applicable to the Project.



10.8.2 Standards


Standards for materials listed in Specifications (NEMA, UL, ANSI, etc.) shall be referenced under each specification section where applicable in order to ensure durable and quality materials are provided and installed on the project.

10.8.3 Requirements

10.8.3.1 Calculations and Coordination Drawings

A. Calculations - The Design-Builder shall provide the following design calculations certified by a licensed Professional Engineer for Department records:

1. Load calculations - The complete electrical system shall be sized for the connected load plus an additional 30% spare capacity. This includes but is not limited to all feeders, switchboards, distribution boards, subdistribution boards, panelboards, transformers, and uninterruptible power supplies.

2. Voltage Drop calculations:

a. The system working voltages shall satisfy ANSI C84.1.

b. The total voltage drop from the power source (main circuit breaker) to the utilization device shall not exceed 5% except as noted below in 3) and 4).

c. The total voltage drop in the main and sub feeders shall not exceed 3%.

d. The voltage drop in the branch circuit conductors shall not exceed 3%.

e. The motor feeder total voltage drop shall not exceed 4%. Fire water pump motor feeder voltage drop on inrush shall not exceed 15%.

f. The voltage drop on separately derived systems for sensitive electronic equipment such as computers shall not exceed the limits as per NEC Article 647.4D.

3. Short circuit current calculations - The short circuit ratings of all the power distribution equipment shall be based on short circuit study calculations, with minimum ratings as per Section 13.6. The Design-Builder shall obtain, in writing, the available short circuit current at the utility from New York State Electric and Gas Corporation. Provide a detailed short circuit current calculation from New York State Electric and Gas Corporation’s transformer to the final panelboard or disconnect switch on each bus and feeder on the one-line diagram, taking into account all transformers, motors, feeder and branch circuit lengths.

B. Coordination study - The over-current protective devices shall be sized and set based on a coordination study developed at the design development phase. The study shall contain the fault and load current values listed at key points on the one-line diagram to determine the necessary equipment fault ratings. Ground fault protection shall be furnished and installed on the main circuit breaker and on all feeder breakers. Zone selective interlocking shall be used to achieve the best possible coordination with the downstream breakers. Provide a coordination study showing that the primary-side circuit breaker can handle the inrush current of any associated transformer(s). The design professional shall propose solutions to any problems and demonstrate that coordination can be achieved with the proposed devices.



C. Furnish and install seismic restraints & vibration isolation for all supporting systems for electrical equipment, including but not limited to conduit racks and lighting fixtures.

D. Coordination Drawings – Before commencing on the electrical work at the station, the DB contractor shall prepare a set of coordination drawings displaying all HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, fire detection, electrical power, electrical lighting and electrical equipment. All ‘clashes’ of system shall be clearly identified to the engineer for expeditious review; otherwise it is assumed that the entire drawing is coordinated with no ‘clashes’. In preparing the Coordination Drawings the following should be followed:

1. Underground Plans: Shall clearly show all elements of HVAC, Plumbing, Fire Protection, Fire Detection, Communication and Electrical being routed under the slab of referenced floor.

2. Floorplans: Shall clearly show all elements of HVAC, Plumbing, Fire Protection, Fire Detection, Communication and Electrical being routed above the slab of referenced floor and below the ceiling.

3. Reflected Ceiling Plans: Shall clearly show all elements of HVAC, Plumbing, Fire Protection, Fire Detection, Communication and Electrical being at or above the ceiling of the reference floor.

10.8.3.2 Electrical Service

A. Furnish and install a 3-phase, 4-wire surge-protected electrical service into the Temporary Station, permanent Station and a temporary service for site construction power from the utility company (New York State Electric and Gas Corporation). The preferred service voltage is 480/277V. The Design-Builder shall construct, furnish, and install all required equipment as per New York State Electric and Gas Corporation’s final service layout (ruling)

B. If the service layout calls for pad-mounted transformers, install above grade on concrete pads

inside Amtrak property. Furnish and install bollards and a fence to protect the equipment on the pad. There shall be direct, independent access to the transformers.

C. Tenant Electrical Service: Provide necessary infrastructure for tenant spaces. Coordinate

requirements with New York State Electric and Gas Corporation. D. Metering: Coordinate locations of electrical meters with New York State Electric and Gas

Corporation. E. Service Rating (Capacity): The service shall be based on the total connected load plus a 30%

(of connected load) spare capacity. The spare capacity shall be included in the sizing of the service/feeder breakers, distribution boards, subdistribution-boards panelboards uninterruptible power supplies and other electrical equipment, Furnish and install 30% spare breakers in the switchboard distribution boards, subdistribution boards and panelboards.

F. The Design-Builder shall prepare and submit a load request letter (via email) for electrical service to the Department for signature and transmission to the electrical utility (New York State Electric and Gas Corporation). A sample letter shall be furnished upon request. A load breakdown letter listing the connected and demand loads (winter and summer), must be furnished to New York State Electric and Gas Corporation.

10.8.3.3 Distribution System

A. Power Distribution -The power in the Amtrak Station shall be distributed preferably at 480/277V.



B. Furnish and install step-down transformers of adequate capacity for all equipment requiring 208/120V power supply including but not limited to:

1. Convenience receptacles;

2. Communications equipment;

3. Security equipment;

4. Clock and Kronos system;

5. Computer loads;

6. Any other equipment needing 208/120V power supply;

7. Fire detection system.

C. Short Circuit Current Ratings of Equipment - The short circuit current ratings of all power distribution equipment shall be based on a short-circuit current study prepared and furnished by the Design Professional. The available short circuit current at New York State Electric and Gas Corporation shall be obtained in writing from the Electric Utility. However, all circuit breakers shall have the following minimum short circuit current interrupting ratings, RMS symmetrical:

1. Service Distribution Boards (DBs): 65,000A;

2. Subdistribution Boards: 42,000A; 3. Panelboards: 22,000A

Where the short circuit current exceeds the above minimum values based on the calculations, the circuit breakers shall be rated at the next higher standard interrupting rating above the calculated short circuit current value.

D. Distribution panels and panelboards:

1. All electrical panels (henceforth defined panelboards) shall be furnished and installed with main breakers, and copper phase, neutral and ground bus bars. Ground and neutral busses shall be one hundred percent (100%) rated. No panels shall have more than 42 single pole breakers excluding the 3-pole main breaker. Every panel’s feeder shall have appropriately sized neutral (minimum size equal to phase cable size; larger if required to handle nonlinear loads) and ground cables.

2. Feeders for all panels shall be sized as per the main circuit breaker frame rating, not the trip rating (Example: a 400AF/300AT panel will have its feeder sized for 400A, not 300A).

3. Panelboards for nonlinear loads (including computers) shall have 200% rated neutrals. Adjust the neutral busses in all required electrical equipment accordingly.

4. All panels feeding computer loads shall be protected against voltage and current surges and lightning strikes as per spec IEEE/ANSI standard C62.41 Category A and B testing levels, and shall meet UL spec 1449. Maximum allowable surge levels shall be calculated and affixed to the system. The surge protector shall be type SPB as manufactured by MCG Electronics or approved equal.

E. Transformers:



1. All transformers shall be delta-wye.

2. All transformers shall be sized with 30% spare capacity of the full connected load. Dedicated primary and secondary protection breakers shall be furnished and installed for all transformers. The main circuit breaker of a panel or distribution board on the secondary side of the transformer does not constitute secondary protection by Amtrak standards, and shall not be accepted. Also refer to the attached Specifications.

3. The design shall compensate for harmonics currents created by nonlinear loads by the reduction or elimination of the harmonics currents. Isolation transformers for nonlinear loads shall be UL listed 1561 for K-factor operation, triple-shielded for high common mode noise attenuation, and filtered for high-frequency noise attenuation. K-rated isolation transformers shall be type “Ultra-K” as manufactured by Controlled Power Company or approved equal.

4. Neutral wires and busses for computer and other nonlinear loads shall be 200% rated, from the isolation transformer, to the disconnect switch, to the panel, and to the load.

5. All transformer coil windings shall be copper.

F. Disconnect switches:

1. A dedicated horsepower-rated, heavy-duty, industrial-grade disconnecting means shall be furnished and installed for all electrical equipment including packaged units and all other mechanical, communications and/or architectural equipment covered in the complete Project Requirements, regardless if the equipment is supplied by Amtrak or the Design-Builder. Furnish and install power for all of the equipment installed by all other disciplines as required, and/or as per the manufacturer’s recommendations. Furnish and install local isolating switches for all electrical equipment within 5’ of the equipment with an enclosure rated for the area in which it is installed. Wherever a manufacturer has not furnished a disconnect means, furnish and install a dedicated external horsepower-rated disconnect sized as per the NEC.

2. Furnish and install Code sized disconnects for all Owner-furnished/Owner-installed, Owner-furnished/Design-Builder-installed and Design-Builder- furnished/Design-Builder-installed power equipment.

G. Raceway, Boxes and Fittings - Unless otherwise noted, all cables and wires shall be installed in raceways.

1. Raceways shall be of the following types:

a. Hot-dip galvanized rigid steel conduits (HDG RSC) with hot-dip galvanized malleable iron (HDG) fittings and HDG cast iron boxes;

b. Hot-galvanized steel electrical metallic tubing (HG EMT) with raintight galvanized steel compression fittings and galvanized stamped steel boxes.

c. Underground fiberglass or PVC ducts in ductbanks.

d. Zero-halogen-jacketed galvanized liquidtight flexible metallic conduit, galvanized liquidtight fittings and galvanized stamped steel boxes.

e. Infloor ducts for built-in type furniture only, where required by the furniture layout.

2. Furnish and install HDG cast iron boxes for any transition between HDG RSC and any of the other raceway types.



3. Any raceway passing through any particular area on its way to its destination shall be rated for use in that area (e.g., wet, classified, corrosive), and not only for the final area in which the load is located.

4. All PVC conduits routed horizontally underground (or under slab) shall transition vertically to HDG RSC with a large radius HDS RSC elbow and extend 6” above the finished floor slab. The metallic portion of the conduit run shall be painted with corrosion resistant paint. Bonding bushings shall be installed on each conduit and a #6 AWG bare copper boding conductor shall be connected to the nearest grounding bus bar.

5. Concrete-encased fiberglass or PVC ducts shall be used for the following applications. The minimum size of fiberglass or PVC ducts shall be 4” with a minimum of two fiberglass or PVC ducts (at least one spare) per run or as noted below.

6. Incoming underground service feeders. Furnish and install a minimum of two spare 4” PVC ducts.

a. From the pad -mounted transformers to the PLBs, and then to the CT cabinets in the EDR, where there are pad-mounted transformers.

7. Nonclassified locations:

a. Wet areas and harsh/corrosive atmosphere locations: HDG RSC, HDG cast iron boxes and HDG malleable iron fittings, all polyurethane coated.

b. Under the concrete slab - Polyurethane-coated HDG RSC and fittings, minimum size 1”, maximum 2”, from the load side of the local disconnect switch to the shop equipment (e.g., brake lathes and other heavy machinery). Only if:

1. The slab thickness is 12” minimum; and

2. There is no vehicle travel in the area.

c. The locations of the conduit shall be clearly indicated in the vicinity of installation. d. In hung ceiling areas, behind the sheetrock walls for devices only: galvanized, zero-

halogen-jacketed flexible metallic conduit.

e. Dry industrial areas exposed to vehicle travel, including the maintenance area, up to 12’ AFF: HDG RSC, HDG cast iron boxes and HDG fittings.

f. For emergency circuits consisting of: power, communications (including the fire alarm equipment, fuse cut-out boxes and CCTV equipment), emergency lighting,(including illuminated exit signs), and the fire water pump: HDG RSC, HDG cast iron boxes and HDG fittings.

g. Remaining nonclassified dry locations: hot galvanized EMT and galvanized steel raintight compression fittings and galvanized stamped steel boxes.

8. All steel raceways shall be electrically continuous and grounded.

9. All conduits feeding lighting fixtures on the outside walls shall be concealed.

10. There shall not be any underground or underfloor ducts within the Station except where noted.

11. All raceways shall be as per the National Electrical Code in approved sizes. Conduits of diameter ¾” and greater are to be used. Smaller diameter conduits are not allowed.



12. Hangers from the ceiling steel or concrete for the conduit supporting trapezes shall be furnished and installed. Use hot-dip galvanized steel in dry and noncorrosive atmosphere areas, and Type 304 stainless steel everywhere else.

13. In areas without hung ceilings, raceways shall be installed exposed in all of the rooms/areas on that floor. In areas with hung ceilings, raceways shall be installed above the hung ceilings for all lighting, receptacle and power systems. The vertical runs running under the hung ceiling shall be concealed within the walls. All device boxes shall be mounted flush in the walls.

14. Waterproof all incoming ducts. Seal all ducts containing cables with watertight expandable plugs, OZ/Gedney type “CSBG” or approved equal. Seal all spare ducts with watertight caps.

15. Raceway shall not run through any structural members.

16. Conduit shall not block or interfere with the operation of windows, doors, skylights, HVAC equipment, communications equipment and other electrical equipment. Do not install conduit directly below skylights or across windows or other openings.

10.8.3.4 Wiring

A. All cables and wires shall be installed in the applicable type of raceway.

B. Wiring for the following electrical systems shall be installed in their own dedicated raceway systems: emergency compact fluorescent lighting, explosion proof lighting, explosion proof receptacles, communications, fire alarm panel, fire water pump, computers, telephone, telecommunications, data, clock, paging, CCTV, and security systems.

C. Cover all cable connections in the manholes and property line boxes with heavy-duty, thick-wall, waterproof, heat-shrink splice insulation with integral silicone sealant.

D. The minimum size wire shall be No. 12 AWG, rated at 15A maximum. No. 10 AWG wire shall be rated at 20A maximum. All larger wire/cable sizes shall be rated as per the NEC. All wires and cables shall be rated at 75°C. The branch circuit wires tapped off the home runs for lighting fixtures shall be minimum No. 12 AWG, and those for receptacles shall be minimum No. 10 AWG. All wires and cables (including ground wires) shall be sized as required to account for the load and the voltage drop, and shall fit the terminals of the device or equipment properly. Cutting strands off of the wire/cable to fit the terminals is not permitted. In the event that the feeder cables/wires do not fit the equipment terminals, furnish and install a transition to cables/wires that will.

E. All wiring size No. 10 AWG and smaller shall be solid. All wiring size No. 8 AWG and larger shall be stranded.

F. Install a pull cord in each empty conduit/tube. The pull cord shall be rated for 200 pounds and be marked for every foot.

G. Each electrical raceway shall contain insulated grounding conductor(s). Isolated ground circuits shall contain two grounding conductors: one for the system ground, and one dedicated isolated equipment ground. The system ground conductor shall have green insulation, and the isolated equipment ground conductor shall have green insulation with a yellow stripe.

10.8.3.5 Enclosures

A. Switchboard enclosures shall be NEMA 1A gasketed.



B. All electrical equipment enclosures (including panel and distribution boards, disconnect switches, enclosed circuit breakers) for dry and nonclassified areas shall be combination NEMA 1, hot-dip galvanized after fabrication.

C. All equipment enclosures for wet and corrosive atmosphere locations shall be minimum 12 gauge NEMA 4X type 304 stainless steel.

D. All equipment enclosures for dry classified (hazardous) locations shall be NEMA 7, suitable for Class 1, Division 1, Group D locations.

10.8.3.6 Grounding and Ground Fault Protection

A. All electrical equipment shall be grounded as per the NEC, IEEE standards, and Amtrak Specifications and Standard Drawings.

B. The grounding system shall consist of the following systems bonded together. New York State Electric and Gas Corporation, the utility company, shall approve the grounding system.

C. A building ground loop consisting of a bare 4/0 ground cable with necessary ground rods shall be designed to provide a ground resistance shall be less than 5 Ohms.

D. The main grounding busses in electrical and communication rooms shall be made of copper and be a minimum of ¼” thick and 20” long.

E. Bonding of the following structures shall be done in an approved manner:

1. The water pipe on the street side of water meter;

2. Steel pilings and the metal frame of the building bonded together with cable;

3. Concrete encased grounding electrode system;

4. Grounding rod.

F. All below-grade ground connections shall be done using the ‘Cadweld’ process. All above ground connections shall be with pressure type connectors. All connectors shall be covered with epoxy paint or taped.

G. All ground connections shall be as per AMTRAK Standards.

H. New York State Electric and Gas Corporation’s neutral shall be grounded as per code on the line side of the service equipment.

I. Each transformer shall have its secondary neutral grounded for a separately grounded system. (For transformers on the load side of the service).

J. Exposed non-current carrying metal parts and cord and plug connected electric equipment, as well as some electric equipment (track of electrically operated cranes, frames of non-electric elevators, metal partitions, etc), that might accidentally become energized shall be grounded through an equipment grounding conductor.

K. Computer room grounding shall be as per Amtrak, TIA/EIA and IEEE standards.

L. Ground fault protection shall also be installed downstream breakers of the main disconnect to prevent a ground fault on any one feeder from interrupting power to all feeders.

M. All panels, motors, starters, the metal hung ceiling system, and other permanently mounted electrical equipment shall be permanently and effectively grounded.

N. Furnish and install bonding jumpers in all boxes and enclosures.



O. After installation, the grounding system shall be tested. All related tests and measurements should be performed by the Design-Builder in the presence of the Engineer.

10.8.3.7 Heat Tracing

A. The temporary station trailers shall have all exposed plumbing piping subject to freezing heat traced with a minimum of 8 watts per linear foot along all exposed piping.

B. The DB Contractor shall perform calculations to ensure the necessary amount of circuits are provided. The design shall be coordinated directly with the plumbing contractor.

C. The DB Contractor shall provide a heat trace control panel, heat trace wiring and necessary appurtenances in order to make a complete operational system.

10.8.3.8 Generator

A. Furnish and install a generator in an exterior location along an exterior wall in its own separated enclosure. The generator shall use natural gas and its enclosure shall have exhaust systems. The engine shall be radiator cooled. The installations shall meet all the Code requirements and manufacturer’s installation recommendations;

B. The generator shall meet all EPA Tier emission requirements for the rated size of the electrical output of the engine generator as classified in the state environmental regulations for air pollution.

C. The whole system (the engine, generator and all other major auxiliary equipment) shall be built, tested and shipped by the same manufacturer;

D. The system shall include all necessary accessories including a silencer, overcurrent protection, exhaust system, over-voltage protection, detailed instrumentation panel (voltage, ampere, kW and run time electronic recording meters), battery and battery chargers, local and remote annunciator, keep-warm system, and fuel pumps;

E. The remote annunciator shall be installed within the station. The DB Contractor shall coordinate with Amtrak for the proper location.

F. The generator shall have the ability of being exercised (manual/automatic) on a regular basis.

G. All accessories for the generator that require power (pilots, heaters, and other equipment) shall be fed from the generator;

H. The parameters of the complete integrated engine-generator system (consisting of the engine-generator set(s), automatic transfer switch(es), switchboards, uninterruptible power supplies, and all appurtenances (pilots, heaters, damper motors, et al)) shall be monitored by the BMS. The monitored parameters shall include, but not be limited to:

1. System and appurtenances electrical and mechanical parameters;

2. System and appurtenances fluids (oil, coolant, antifreeze, et al) parameters (pressures, levels, temperatures, et al);

3. Operational records (event history, run times and durations, system warnings and shutdowns, et al);

4. Time delays;

5. System and appurtenances parameters (including serial and model numbers);

6. System and appurtenances diagnostics;



7. System and appurtenances warnings;

8. NFPA 110 Alarms;

9. Digital inputs;

10. Switchgear inputs;

11. Digital outputs;

12. User-defined faults and status indicators (refer to the I&C and Communications OPRs)

13. Any other system parameters as per the manufacturer’s recommendations.

I. A loss of utility power shall start the generator automatically.

J. The generator shall be sized based on 100% of the total sum of items 1) through 7) below, plus 20% spare of this sum. If the calculated value is not a standard frame size, the next higher standard generator frame size shall be furnished and installed:

1. 100% of whichever is greater: the heating system plus the ventilation system, or the cooling system plus the ventilation system. Include all appurtenances for each system in the determination.

2. 100% of the nameplate rating of the fire water pump and associated equipment.

3. 100% of the rated connected fluorescent lighting load

4. 120% of the rated connected HID and LED lighting load.

5. 140% of the nameplate ratings of all UPSs.

6. All general convenience duplex receptacles as per the NEC.

7. 100% of all other remaining loads.

The nameplate (input) power ratings, not BHPs, of all load motors shall be used in determining the rating of the generator.

10.8.3.9 Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS)

A. The generator shall be connected to the distribution system via an automatic transfer and bypass isolation switch, ASCO 7000 Series with Group 5 control panel (or approved equal) and all required accessories. The Design Professional shall determine the actual number of bypass-isolation ATSs required;

B. The power supply to the Fire Alarm Panel shall be made as per the requirements of the City of Buffalo Fire Department. A fuse-cutout box shall be installed after the ATS, which will be installed between the utility power and the generator. Power will be tapped from the line side of the main breaker. An additional 30-amp spare fuse-cutout box shall be installed for future use. The entire installation shall be approved by the City of Buffalo Fire Department and written approval shall be submitted to the Department Additional auxiliary contacts shall be furnished and installed in the ATS for monitoring the switch position and/or power failure as required by Section 14 Communications.

C. All Automatic Transfer Switches shall be equipped with accessories to detect fault conditions (short-circuit, ground-fault, and/or other faults) downstream, and shall prevent the transfer from the utility to the Generator in that situation.

The ATS enclosure shall be furnished and installed with an integral generator-side circuit breaker of the required AIC with ground-fault protection relay.



10.9 COMMUNICATION REQUIREMENTS

10.9.1 Scope

The work required under this section is applicable to the Temporary Station Trailer and the final Station and site.

The Design-Builder shall adhere to the following criteria encompassing the work required to design, furnish, install and test/commission the following systems:

• Telecommunications System

• Passenger Information Display System

• Public Address System

• Fire Alarm System

• Digital Signage

Before commencing on the design and installation of any work in this section, the DB Contractor shall meet with the proper agency (Fire Department, Amtrak IT, Amtrak Police) to coordinate the location of devices and infrastructure and ensure compliance to referenced Amtrak standards.

10.9.2 Standards


10.9.3 Requirements

10.9.3.1 Telecommunication System

A. Design, furnish and install incoming telecommunication service, network connectivity and structured cabling facilities to support Telecommunication Systems requirements.

B. The design portrayed on the Contract Documents provides a representation of expected layouts and topology of systems. DB Contractor shall coordinate specific requirements, location of devices and final configuration of all system with Amtrak and NYSDOT.

C. Coordinate with Amtrak and the Local Exchange Carrier to provide the required telecommunication services to the Station.

D. Noise and Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)

1. Route communication cabling in accordance with the requirements of the Amtrak Premise Distribution System Standards.

E. Grounding and Bonding

1. Provide grounding and bonding in accordance with the requirements of the Amtrak Premise Distribution System Standards. All grounding, bonding and earthing practices should comply with ANSI J-STD-607-A.

F. Lightning Protection

1. Provide protection in accordance with the requirements of the Amtrak Premise Distribution System Standards. All lightning protection must be designed and installed



per ANSI/NFPA 780 and any other recognized ANSI, NFPA, TIA or applicable standard or code.

G. Sneak Current Protection

1. Sneak fuses protect the building wiring from “foreign potential” by providing a current interruption capability. Sneak fuse panels are to be installed on the switch side of the network interface. All incoming and outgoing trunks and off-premise station lines must pass through the sneak fuses.

2. Provide sneak current protection in accordance with local codes and standards. Sneak protection is governed by the National Electrical Code, Article 800.

H. Horizontal Cabling Systems

1. Provide horizontal cabling in accordance with the requirements of the Amtrak Premise Distribution System Standards.

2. Each workstation area outlet shall be provided with a minimum of three jacks. Cable, jack and termination labeling will be machine printed and will adhere to Amtrak labeling convention. Jacks that serve the same office/cubicle work area may be combined into one faceplate.

I. Backbone Cabling Systems

1. The function of backbone wiring is to provide interconnections between telecommunications closets, equipment rooms and entrance facilities in the campus wide structured cabling systems. Provide backbone cabling systems in accordance with the requirements of the Amtrak Premise Distribution System Standards.

J. Connecting Hardware

1. Provide connecting hardware in accordance with the requirements of the Amtrak Premise Distribution System Standards.

K. Pathways, Cable Trays, Wireways and Conduit

1. All communication cables must be installed in a cable tray, wireway or conduit. Provide pathways, cable trays, wireways and Conduit in accordance with the requirements of the Amtrak Premise Distribution System Standards.

L. Telecommunication Rooms

1. Provide telecommunication rooms and entrance facilities in accordance with the requirements of the Amtrak Premise Distribution System Standards.

M. Administration - Labeling

1. Labeling tags and markings shall be permanent enough to last the life of the component to which it is attached. Provide materials and practices in accordance with the requirements of the Amtrak Premise Distribution System Standards.

N. Warranty

1. The product warranty shall cover all passive registered SCS components (i.e. cable and connectivity components that make up the passive data and telecommunications signal transmission infrastructure.

2. The warranty shall be valid for a minimum 20 years from the date of issuance of the registration certificate or installation, whichever is earlier.



3. Provide product warranty in accordance with the requirements of the Amtrak Premise Distribution System Standards.

10.9.3.2 Passenger Information Display System (PIDS)

A. Design, furnish and install PIDS in accordance with Amtrak Passenger Information Display Systems (PIDS) Guidelines.

B. Provide one (1) data cabinet for housing the PIDS video display drivers, patch panels and necessary equipment to provide active PIDS throughout the station and platform. Cabinet shall be located so that the front and rear meet the requirements indicated of the Amtrak Premise Distribution System Standards.

C. All active equipment shall be coordinated with Amtrak’s preferred vendor.

10.9.3.3 Public Address System (PA)

A. Design, furnish and install a PA System in accordance with Amtrak Passenger Information Display Systems (PIDS) Guidelines.

10.9.3.4 Fire Alarm System

A. Provide a manual and automatic, supervised, addressable fire alarm and detection system for the entire building. The system shall have alarm verification, self-checking features, audio and visual notification devices and digital alarm communication transmitter for alarm transmission to a remote receiving station. The system shall be designed and installed in accordance with the latest National Fire Protection Agency (N.F.P.A.) codes, the New York State Building code and any other applicable agencies having jurisdiction, including but not limited to the AMTRAK Office of System Safety and the Federal Transit Administration. The complete fire detection and alarm system shall include but not be limited to the following:

1. Addressable Fire Alarm Control Panel(s) of the multiplex type system with the capability of sounding fire alarms through indicating devices and displaying alpha-numeric alarm through a liquid crystal display, shutting down equipment and sufficient alarm points to individually annunciate the activation of smoke detectors, duct detectors, heat detectors, manual pull stations, sprinkler water flow/valve tamper switches, and other initiation and supervisory devices. The main fire control panel shall be wall mounted in the Main Lobby, near the main entrance of the facility where accessible by the Fire Department.

2. The Fire Alarm Control Panel shall send trouble and alarm signals to a remote receiving station designated by Amtrak. The remote receiving station shall contact Amtrak Operations Control Center when trouble or alarm signals are received.

3. Remote annunciator panels (if provided) shall be installed in 24 hours manned locations and at building entry point.

4. An eight inch bell and three illuminated signs with 3 inch letter imprinted ("Fire”) to be installed at the top of main control panels and remote annunciator panels to indicate alarms. Fire alarm sign shall be lit steady on fire alarm. The bell shall be activated for fire alarms.

5. Provide addressable double action type manual pull stations. These units shall be installed by every exit/entry door and as recommended by the NFPA 72 guidelines. Each pull station shall be provided with protective cover, tamper-proof clear polycarbonate shield and frame with horn.



6. Provide addressable smoke/heat detectors of the photoelectric type/ 135oF fixed and rate of rise temperature type respectively. These units shall be installed for area fire detection. However final placing of these units shall be based on the type of ceiling, air movement, physical obstacles, etc and the NFPA 72E guidelines. Provide addressable smoke detectors in Electrical Rooms, Storage Rooms, Communications Rooms/Closets. Provide heat detectors in Mechanical Equipment Rooms.

7. Provide photoelectric type addressable duct smoke detectors for HVAC units. Duct smoke detectors are required in the supply side of supply air system greater than 2000 cfm, and both supply and return sides of re-circulating air handler system greater than 15,000 cfm. Duct smoke detectors shall be interlocked to shutdown the associated HVAC equipment.

8. Provide water flow and tamper switches as required to monitor the fire sprinkler system.

9. Provide horns/strobes in compliance with NFPA 72 guidelines. The horn/strobe units shall incorporate circuitry for synchronized strobe flash. The strobes shall be clear unfiltered or clear filtered white light. The horns shall be field programmable in order to provide multiple distinctive tone patterns.

10. Provide all required control relay modules to interlock other systems as required by applicable codes.

11. Provide monitor modules to make non-addressable devices function as addressable devices, so that each field device is properly identified at the main fire alarm control panel.

12. Provide battery backup for the complete fire alarm system. The battery back-up power supply shall be capable of operating the system under normal load for a period of 24 hours followed immediately by a period of five minutes in alarm condition.

10.9.3.5 Digital Signage

A. Design, furnish and install a PA System in accordance with Amtrak Passenger Information Display Systems (PIDS) Guidelines.

B. Coordinate with Amtrak for locations and quantities of digital signage and PIDS to be installed at the Temporary Station Trailer and the final Station and site.

C. Contract with Amtrak’s preferred vendor for Passenger Information Display System through Amtrak’s Master Service Agreement.

D. Provide the necessary infrastructure from the Communications Room to the locations of the PIDS displays.

E. Coordination with Amtrak’s preferred vendor to quantify design infrastructure requirements including: number of conduits, size of conduits, cable counts, IT rack space allocation, power requirements and all appurtenances to make a cohesive solution.

F. Coordinate locations of digital signage with to provide adequate infrastructure to each location. Coordinate data cabling quantity and sizes along with power requirements at each location.



10.9.4 Deliverables

Provide deliverables in accordance with the requirements of Amtrak Engineering Stations & Facilities Standard Design Practices, Division 00 70 00, Section 1.D.



SECTION 11 LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

11.1 SCOPE

The Design Builder shall provide a detailed Landscaping Plan prepared by a professional landscape architect in accordance with Amtrak Standard Program and Planning Standards and Guidelines to the Department’s Project Manager for Approval. The Design Builder shall install landscaping components in accordance with accepted plan.



SECTION 12 SIGNAGE, PAVEMENT MARKING AND SIGNALS

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SECTION 13 LIGHTING

13.1 SCOPE

The Design Builder (DB) must adhere to the following criteria encompassing the work required to design, furnish, and install complete and operational lighting systems for the Buffalo Amtrak station Project. The DB shall conduct all work necessary to provide all lighting related systems located inside the project limits. This includes all work related to the exterior site areas (parking lots, roadways, intersections, crosswalks, walkways/sidewalks, bus drop offs, security, building façade, train platform, plaza, etc.) and the entire interior of the train facility. The DB shall also provide all lighting associated with temporary works for usage of the train facility and its amenities throughout the entire construction of the new facility.

13.2 STANDARDS


The Design-Builder shall design lighting systems in accordance with the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) Publications included in Section 1.6.

13.3 REQUIREMENTS

13.3.1 Lighting Calculations

DB Contractor shall design and calculate all lighting levels within the entire project limits. IES standards shall be used on the method to calculate illumination levels unless otherwise noted elsewhere in this document.

The DB shall obtain Amtrak’s consent on the use of software programs and techniques. The use of proven and commonly available software familiar to Amtrak is encouraged. For lighting calculations the DB is required to utilize Lighting Analysts AGI32 or Radiance lighting analysis and simulation software for full detailed reports to demonstrate compliance with reference standards utilizing IES format files, along with reflectances. Compliance calculations and checks are required. The DB shall detail each geometric design condition for exterior and interior lighting, along with clearly outlining the design criteria used. These different analysis components shall demonstrate compliance with relevant standards or references. These shall be demonstrated through graphical output, which also includes numerical summaries for the analysis grid areas.

For both interior and exterior calculations the light loss factors (LLFs) shall be calculated based on the environmental conditions of the respective area and on the specific characteristics of each component of the lighting system (lamps, ballasts, lighting fixtures) including voltage drop, luminaire reflectance and transmittance changes, lamp outages, lamp lumen depreciation, luminaire dirt depreciation, and lamp mortality rates. The maintenance and parking areas of the facility are especially dirty due to exhaust fumes, grease and other pollutants. Therefore, all LLFs must be carefully determined in order to achieve the minimum required maintained footcandle levels.

Submit a detailed list of all LLFs and provide justification for the determination of each variable.

The required maintained illumination levels are listed in Table E-1, E-2, and E-3. The illumination levels shall be measured in accordance to all applicable IESNA and project standards and guidelines.



13.3.2 Quality of Illumination

Lighting designs shall be free from distracting and uncomfortable glare; care shall be exercised to prevent specular reflection on signage, direct glare from exposed lamps, high brightness areas of individual fixtures and reflections in glazing or other specular surfaces.

Lighting design shall promote safety, security and well being.

The lighting source shall utilize energy efficient, long life, and low maintenance Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting technologies. The LED’s shall be of the latest technology and of the highest quality. The LED luminaires shall be of a constant lumen output and color temperature.

In order to address the most up to date lighting technologies, the DB Entity shall present to Amtrak the proposed lighting scheme utilizing LED luminaires. This shall include:

a. Interior luminaires with a minimum of 50,000 hours of maintenance free operation attaining 70% of the initial lumen output (L70).

b. Exterior luminaires with a minimum of 70,000 hours of maintenance free operation attaining 70% of the initial lumen output (L70)

c. Documentation illustrating the LED luminaires have been tested in accordance with IES-LM-79 and IES-LM-80

d. LED lifespan data analysis, specific to the led junction temperature during the lifespan test period

Uniformity ratios shall not exceed the recommended levels as directed by this document and IESNA. Interior correlated color temperature (CCT) of the light sources shall be between 3000 and 3500 Kelvin (K) with a color rendering index (CRI) minimum of 80. Exterior correlated color temperature (CCT) of the light sources shall be between 4000 and 4500 Kelvin (K) with a color rendering index (CRI) minimum of 70. Lamps of the same type within each area of illumination shall have the same color temperature. In areas where different types of light fixtures are required, the color temperature of each type shall be matched as close as practicable to ensure uniformity of color. Special care shall be taken to avoid objectionable glare to streets, tracks and adjacent properties. Light fixtures shall be positioned to minimize spill light. Light fixtures shall be provided with optics to prevent spill light and glare in the direction of adjacent properties. Furnish and install lighting fixtures specifically designed for rooms with video display terminals (VDTs) to reduce glare on the VDT screens. All exterior luminaires shall have U0 BUG rating optics to minimize night sky light pollution and be “Dark Sky” compliant. All security lighting shall meet the requirements of the Amtrak Police Department Corporate Security Guidance, Practices and Recommendations 2011.



13.3.3 Quality of Materials

The luminaires for the project shall be constructed of the highest quality materials and designed to provide a minimum of 20 years of operation. Manufacturers of lighting fixtures, poles, and accessories shall have a minimum of 10 years of reputable performance in the industry. All luminaires shall be designed to allow heat dissipation through the fixtures housing and away from the LED’s, effectively keeping the LED light engines below the LED manufacturer’s recommended maximum operation temperature for extended life and minimal LED failures. All exterior luminaires, along with those interior luminaires that require an occasional wash down or will be accessible to water, shall be UL Listed for Wet Locations and for Direct Spray. No interior luminaires shall be constructed using a fiberglass or polymer housing. All luminaires shall be cast, extruded, or rigidly formed aluminum with stainless steel hardware. All poles shall be galvanized round tapered steel constructed; base plate welds to the bottom of the pole shall be continuous around both the outside and inside diameters. All the poles shall include a grounding lug positioned in the pole opposite the reinforced hand hole. Additionally, all poles greater than 30 feet in height shall incorporate an internal vibration dampener to minimize vibration during steady winds or structural vibrations. All pole hardware shall be stainless steel. All exterior pole mounted luminaires shall withstand a minimum 3G vibration, as defined in ANSI 136.31. All steel poles, bases, arms, and miscellaneous mounting brackets shall be hot-dipped galvanized in accordance with ASTM A123 / A123M - 12 standards. All steel shall be completely hot-dipped galvanized after fabrication. Any holes that are required for mounting of accessories on the pole must be made during the manufacturing process and before any galvanizing or surface finishing is performed. All lighting poles on the project shall be designed to meet AASHTO LTS with the maximum weight and EPA of the luminaires, arms, ITS equipment, cameras, other luminaires, signs, or any other accessories deemed necessary to be mounted to the poles included in the calculations. Pole shop drawings must be signed and sealed by a Professional Engineer. All materials must be corrosion-resistant aluminium, unless otherwise indicated. Each component shall be formed or supported to prevent warping and sagging. Enclosures shall be rigidly formed or cast, weather tight (if exterior grade) that will not warp, sag, or deform in use. Enclosures shall be smooth operating and free of light leakage under operating conditions. Exterior site area and roadway luminaires shall be designed to prevent doors, frames, lens, and other components from falling accidentally during maintenance and when secured in operating position. These luminaires shall also have a driver that can be accessed easily without the use of tools.



All exterior grade fixture hardware shall be stainless steel. All exterior luminaires shall be UL listed for wet locations and a minimum of IP65 rated. All finish colors for poles, arms, brackets, and luminaires shall be coordinated with the Architect. Luminaire Manufacturer submittals shall include at a minimum the following information:

a. Product Data; description, materials, dimensions, weights, effective projected area (EPA)

b. Electrical data; LED drivers, LED Chips, LED Modules, wiring diagrams c. Catalogue cuts and manufacturer drawings d. Operation and Maintenance Data e. UL Documentation f. Independently tested photometric data g. Computerized printout of calculations h. Written Warranties i. Product Samples, as deemed necessary by the engineer

Pole Manufacturer submittals shall include at a minimum the following information:

a. Product Data; description, materials, dimensions, weights, effective projected area (EPA)

b. Catalogue cuts and manufacturer drawings c. Written Warranties d. Product Samples, as deemed necessary by the engineer e. Signed and Stamped Product Certificates f. Design calculations certified by a Professional Engineer (PE)

13.3.4 Temporary Lighting

Lighting requirements for both exterior and interior areas are listed in Tables E-1 and E-2 located in this section. Provide for sufficient quality illumination for orderly and predictable movement for all the operations of facility. The DB shall develop temporary lighting plans that include interior and exterior lighting, meeting or exceeding all applicable codes and standards listed in this section. Fluorescent luminaires shall be limited to 2 foot and 4 foot linear T-8 or T-5 fluorescent lamp light sources with a 3500K CCT and program start electronic ballasts, and Compact Fluorescents (CFL) with a 3500K CCT. Exterior luminaire shall be of a High Pressure Sodium (HPS), Metal Halide (MH), Amalgam (Cold Weather) Compact Fluorescent or LED light sources. Exterior wall packs should be utilized for ramps and stairs located near the temporary structure. No incandescent lamps should be used.



13.3.5 Interior Lighting

The illumination levels for various areas shall be provided as shown in Table E-1. The HB-10 reference shall be used for areas that may not be included in the table. The interior lighting shall comprise a variety of LED luminaires, including but not limited to: Wall Washers, Linear, 4-6 inch Round Recessed, 2x2 recessed troffers, 2x4 recessed troffers, soffit/cove. Interior lighting design should incorporate indirect lighting where appropriate. Interior lighting design should incorporate lighting of walls and other vertical surfaces where appropriate. Special fixtures like pendants, under cabinet and focused spots should be used for specific task related activities. Direct view of the fixtures light source should be avoided whenever possible. This can be accomplished by the fixture design, lensing, and cove/soffit lighting.

13.3.6 Exterior Lighting

Provide a uniform nighttime illumination on the circulation roadways to enable motorists to quickly, distinctly and comfortably view the roadway alignment, vehicles, obstacles, or obstructions at extended distances ahead, even during inclement weather. Lighting Poles for parking and roadway lighting shall be located inside of curbs, on traffic islands and walks, and along parking lot perimeter. Placement shall present a minimum obstruction to movement and parking of cars. Poles shall be protected from physical damage by the concrete pole foundation base which extends not less than 2’-6” above grade and not more than 3’-0”. Lighting poles for any pedestrian scale luminaires shall be mounted with the base and cover sitting directly on a finished surface or if placed in a grassy area, with a 4” to 6” exposed foundation base. Light Pole positioning shall be required to meet lighting uniformity ratios, be coordinated with the proposed landscaping scheme and prevent off-property spill light. Exterior Stairway and Ramp luminaires are dependent on the location. Either pole mounted or wall mounted luminaires shall be used, whichever is more appropriate. Landscape lighting shall be complimentary and not overpower the architectural features of the train facility. Applicable references are HB-10 and RP-33. Modest lighting on tree canopies and shrubs shall be coordinated with the landscape architect. The LED lighting fixtures shall be selected from reputable landscape lighting manufacturers, only lighting fixtures intended for landscape lighting shall be used for landscape lighting. Special care shall be given as to not cause unintentional glare to drivers and pedestrians.



Public art installation lighting shall be coordinated with the artist and authority to ensure a pleasing illuminated sculpture. Applicable references are HB-10 and RP-33. Special care shall be given as to not cause unintentional glare to drivers and pedestrians.

13.3.7 Emergency Lighting and Exit Signs

Emergency lighting design shall conform to the NEC, CEC, NFPA 101, NFPA 130, IESNA Lighting Handbook, and the New York State Building Code. Exit lighting fixtures and signs shall be provided to illuminate and mark the designated egress passageways, stairways, and the entrances and exits to stairways. Exit sign fixtures shall be wall or bracket mounted at a mounting height visible to all occupants within the occupied spaces. Emergency Egress light fixtures and Exit lighting fixtures and signs shall be separately wired from other electrical loads and shall be provided with internal battery backup units. Emergency lighting for stairways and escalators shall be designed to emphasize illumination on the top and bottom steps or landings. All escalator steps newel and comb lighting shall be on emergency feeder circuits in accordance with NFPA 130. Emergency lighting and exit signs shall be incorporated on the train platform, illuminating and marking safe passage to the emergency exit ways. Exit signs shall be internally illuminated with a LED light source.

13.3.8 Lighting Control System

Control artificial lighting automatically where practical by selecting from among various lighting control devices. The most useful controls for increasing lighting energy-efficiency are timers, dimmers, photocells, day-light harvesters, and occupancy sensors. Select control strategies based upon the following types of lighting situations. Office lighting should be controls by wall switch occupancy sensors. Exterior area and road lighting shall utilize a photocontrol and time clock switch system that automatically activates the luminaire before dusk and deactivates the luminaire past dawn. Continuous Lighting is designed to continuously illuminate an area during a combination of hours of darkness and hours of operation. Examples of continuous lighting could be found at station stops, platforms, vehicle approaches, and parking lots. Suitable controls for continuous lighting are timers and photocells. Standby Lighting is similar in design to continuous lighting, except not continuously operated. Standby lighting is turned on automatically when activity is detected in the area or manually as necessary to occupy a space. Standby lighting is suitable only for “instant on” lamps. Examples of standby lighting could be found in utility closets, offices, or restrooms. Suitable controls for standby lighting include discrete “on/off” switches, occupancy sensors, and dimmers.



TABLE E-1 INTERIOR ILLUMINATION LEVELS TABLE

Room/Area Type

Average Maintained Horz. (FC)

Horz. Location (FEET AFF)

Average to Minimum Ratio (AVG:MIN)

Average Maintained Vert. (FC)

Vert. Location (FEET AFF)

Phase

Waiting 15 2.5 3:1 5 2.5 PH I

Ticketing 30 3.0 3:1 10 5.0 PH I

Vestibule 15 0.0 2:1 7.5 5.0 PH I

Baggage Work Rm

30 3.0 3:1 15 5.0 PH I

Baggage Claim

20 3.0 3:1 10 5.0 PH I

Baggage Equipment

30 0.0 3:1 10 4.0 PH I

Retail 40 2.5 3:1 15 2.5 PH I

Staff 15 4.0 3:1 5 4.0 PH I

Bathroom 15 3.5 2:1 5 3.5 PH I

Office 30 2.5 1.5:1 15 3.5 PH I

Corridor 10 0.0 3:1 3 4.0 PH I

Bathroom 15 3.5 2:1 5 3.5 PH I

Outdoor Storage

SEE TABLE E-2

MRL Closet Ctrl

30 0.0 3:1 30 5.0 PH I

Storage 10 0.0 2:1 3 4.0 PH I

PIDS Server 30 0.0 3:1 30 5.0 PH I

Revenue Server

30 0.0 3:1 30 5.0 PH I

Comm. 30 0.0 3:1 30 5.0 PH I

Electrical 30 0.0 3:1 30 5.0 PH I

Mechanical 30 0.0 3:1 30 5.0 PH I

Office 30 2.5 1.5:1 15 3.5 PH II

ATM'S, PIDS, Phone, Fountains

20 3 3:1 10 4 PH I

TABLE E-2 EXTERIOR ILLUMINATION LEVELS TABLE

Area Type

Minimum

Maintained

Horz. (FC)

Average

Maintained

Horz. (FC)

Min.

Maintained

Vert. (FC)

Maximum to

Minimum

Ratio (Max:Min)

Average to

Minimum Ratio

(Avg:Min)

Veiling

Luminance Ratio

(Lmax:Lavg)

Parking Lots 0.5 0.25 15:1

Roadways 0.9 6:1 0.4

Crosswalks

and

Intersections

1.8 6:1



Plaza 1 3 0.5

Baggage Canopy

1 3 0.5

Platform

(Covered) 5 10 2:1

Platform (Open)

5 10 2:1

Platform at

Edge 10 20 2:1

Pedestrian Tunnel

3 15* 2:1

Bus Drop Off

(Open) 0.8 0.4 3:1

Stairs and Ramps

5 10 2:1

Sidewalks 1 4:1

Outdoor Storage

1 3 0.5

* measured at 5’-0” AFF.

13.3.9 Deliverables

Deliverables shall be as cited in Section 1.8, unless otherwise stipulated in this Project Requirements, or otherwise applicable to the Project.



SECTION 14 INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS (ITS)

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SECTION 15 WORK ZONE TRAFFIC CONTROL AND ACCESS

15.1 SCOPE

The Design-Builder shall be responsible for the planning and provision of Work Zone Traffic Control (WZTC), required to perform the Project Work until Project Completion. This Project Requirement applies to any roads, ramps, cross roads, local streets, maintenance roads, driveways, and active paths within and/or affected by the Project.

The Design-Builder shall provide WZTC for the safe and efficient movement of people, goods, and services through the Project area(s) while maintaining access and minimizing negative impacts to residents, commuters, businesses, and NYSDOT maintenance operations.

Note that, as used in this section, “Work Zone Traffic Control plan” or “WZTC plan” is the equivalent of “Maintenance and Protection of Traffic plan” or “MPT plan” as described in Chapter 16 of the Highway Design Manual (HDM).

15.2 STANDARDS

The Design-Builder shall perform the work zone traffic control activities in accordance with the Contract Requirements and the applicable Standards, Design Codes and Manuals listed in Section 1.6, unless otherwise stipulated in this Project Requirements, or otherwise applicable to the Project.

15.3 REQUIREMENTS

15.3.1 Work Zone Traffic Control Plan

The Design-Builder shall prepare and submit a WZTC Plan for managing traffic operations and controlling access until Project Completion. A WZTC Plan must be submitted in advance of any work that restricts the roadway cross section and includes durations and traffic pattern changes that will exceed 10 hours in any 24-hour period.

The WZTC Plan shall be submitted to the Department’s Design Quality Assurance Engineer a minimum of two weeks prior to initiation of any Work requiring a lane closure or the implementation of any change in traffic patterns.

The WZTC Plan shall include:

A) Contingency plans for reasonable unforeseen interruptions;

B) Duration of each WZTC stage, including duration of lane closure(s), if any;

C) Provisions for maintaining pedestrian traffic through the Project area at all times at all locations where pedestrian access through the Project area currently exists.

The Design-Builder shall notify local officials, and affected police jurisdictions to facilitate safe and effective enforcement. The WZTC Plan shall recognize the need for approval of the use of local public roads, if applicable.



The Design-Builder shall be responsible for updating the WZTC Plan as necessary throughout the Contract, so that at all times the current traffic control on site is representative of the design drawings that have been accepted by NYSDOT.

15.3.2 General Restrictions

The Design-Builder shall be aware that no work shall be performed and no temporary lane closures and/or shoulder closures shall be permitted on the following State recognized holidays:

A) New Year’s Day;

B) Memorial Day;

C) Independence Day;

D) Labor Day;

E) Thanksgiving Day;

F) Christmas Day.

Construction activities shall be suspended to minimize travel delays associated with road work for major holidays as follows:

Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday Holidays – Beginning 6:00 a.m. the business day before the holiday and ending 6:00 a.m. the business day following the holiday.

Tuesday Holidays – Beginning 6:00 AM the Friday before the holiday and ending 6:00 AM the next business day.

Wednesday Holidays – Beginning 6:00 AM the Tuesday before the holiday and ending 6:00 AM the next business day.

Thursday Holidays – Beginning 6:00 AM the Wednesday before the holiday and ending 6:00 AM the following Monday.

15.3.3 Access to Commercial Properties and Driveways

The Design-Builder shall provide uninterrupted access to all commercial properties and driveways within the Project Limits at all times.

15.3.4 Temporary and Interim Pavement Markings

The Design-Builder shall provide temporary and interim pavement markings during all construction phases conforming to the requirements of the NYSDOT Standard Specifications.

15.3.5 Coordination with Regional Traffic Management Center

The Design-Builder is advised that the NYSDOT’s Traffic Management Center will provide support for the Project’s WZTC activities. Therefore, coordination among the Department’s Construction Quality Assurance Engineer, Design-Builder, and NYSDOT’s Traffic Management Center, will be required for all WZTC activities, particularly with respect to the use of Variable Message Signs (VMS)) in the Project area.

15.3.6 Emergency Response and Transportation Management Plans

The Design-Builder shall notify the Department’s CQAE immediately following any impacts to motorists due to construction activities and/or unforeseen circumstances. The CQAE will be



responsible for disseminating the information to the appropriate personnel/entities for appropriate response to mitigate impacts to motorists.

The Design-Builder shall prepare an Emergency Response Plan to be implemented in the event the roadway is shut down for unforeseen or unplanned circumstances. The Plan shall be implemented when the anticipated duration of closure exceeds twenty (20) minutes. The Plan shall be submitted to the Department’s Project Manager for review and comment a minimum of two weeks prior to the beginning of Work. Work on this Project shall not begin until the Design-Builder receives written notification from the Department’s Project Manager that the Emergency Response Plan has been reviewed by the Department and all Department comments have been resolved.

The Emergency Response Plan shall include a notification and communication plan that describes how the Design-Builder will promptly inform the appropriate personnel/entities of an unforeseen or unplanned circumstance. No later than 30 calendar days following NTP, the Department’s Project Manager will provide the Design-Builder with a list of personnel and entities that need to be contacted in this section of the Emergency Response Plan.

The Design-Builder shall also provide the Department’s Project Manager a Transportation Management Plan (TMP) per FHWA’s Final Rule on Work Zone Safety and Mobility, 23 CFR 630 Subpart J. The intent of the TMP is to minimize impacts to the travelling public and to provide continuity of reasonably safe and efficient road user flow and highway worker safety. The Emergency Response Plan shall be a component of the TMP and shall be located in the contingency section of the TMP.

15.3.7 Lifting Operations

The Design-Builder shall be aware that under no circumstances shall lifting operations for bridge superstructure elements, overhead sign structures, or any other items, be carried out over active traffic lanes. All such operations shall at a minimum require short-duration roadway closures in accordance with the provisions of this Section 15.



SECTION 16 PAVEMENT DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

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SECTION 17 DRAINAGE AND STORMWATER

17.1 SCOPE

The Design-Builder shall design and construct a drainage system as needed for the estimated storm runoff that provides functionality, durability, ease of maintenance, maintenance access, safety, and pleasant aesthetics. The Buffalo Sewer Authority (BSA) requires retention/ detention on all sites with 0.25 acres or greater of soil disturbance which discharge to a combined or storm relief sewer. Initial discussions with BSA indicate that the Design-Builder shall provide stormwater management calculations utilizing USDA TR-55 and the New York State Stormwater Management Design Manual (NYSMDM) demonstrating that post-construction 25-year storm peak flows to the combined/ storm relief sewer system are less than or equal to pre-construction 2-year storm peak flows. Final Design shall confirm BSA requirements.

The Design-Builder shall be responsible for all application review fees required for permits.


Where drainage patterns will or must be changed from existing patterns, the Design-Builder shall be responsible for securing all necessary permits prior to construction of any drainage facilities.

Prior to Project Completion, the Design-Builder shall be responsible for cleaning all new and existing drainage facilities within the Project Limits.

17.2 STANDARDS

The Design-Builder shall perform the drainage and stormwater activities, including track, platform, parking area, roof, canopy, highway, bridge and site systems, in accordance with the Contract Requirements and the applicable Standards, Design Codes and Manuals listed in Section 1.6, unless otherwise stipulated in this Project Requirement or otherwise applicable to the Project.

Stormwater shall be conveyed from point to point through the use of a single pipe. Smaller pipes in parallel shall not be permitted.

17.3 REQUIREMENTS

17.3.1 Drainage Report

The Design-Builder shall provide a Drainage Report to the Department and any other entities whose facilities will be impacted by the Project in accordance with HDM Chapter 8. The Design-Builder shall be responsible for coordination in advance with any third party to determine the necessary document submission required by the third party. At least two weeks prior to providing documents to any third party, the Design-Builder shall submit a draft Drainage Report to the Department’s Design Quality Assurance Engineer for consultation and written comment.

The Drainage Report shall document the design criteria used, final design basis, and all supporting calculations and computer model output.



17.3.2 Connections to Existing Systems

The Design-Builder shall develop Design Plans and Project Specifications for any connections to existing storm systems. The Design-Builder shall be responsible for calculations performed to ensure there is sufficient capacity to accommodate any increase in flow due to changes in drainage catchment area and/or to land use. This paragraph shall not be construed to relieve the Design-Builder of the obligation to treat runoff water that requires treatment.

17.3.3 Spill Management

Spill prevention and response measures shall be described in the SWPPP.

17.4 DELIVERABLES




SECTION 18 HIGHWAY DESIGN

Section not used.



SECTION 19 STANDARDS

19.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

The Design-Builder shall identify the specific version of each Standard it uses. It is the Design-Builder’s responsibility to obtain clarification of any apparent error, omission, ambiguity or conflict regarding any Standard in accordance with DB §102-2.

19.2 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

The Design-Builder shall assume that all provisions of the Standards, including the figures and tables, are mandatory and guidelines contained therein shall be assumed to be requirements. All words such as “should,” “may,” “must,” “might,” “could,” and “can” shall mean “shall” unless the context requires otherwise, as determined in the sole discretion of the Department. It shall be in the Department’s sole discretion to determine when the context does not require a provision to be mandatory.

Except as expressly otherwise provided in the Contract Documents, any reference to NYSDOT under a Standard shall mean the Department.

When a Standard refers to an action being necessary, needed, or recommended, the Design-Builder shall construe the action as required unless the context requires otherwise, as determined in the sole discretion of the Department.

Where reference is made in the Standards to items that are indicated in the plans or special provisions or required in the plans or special provisions, the plans or special provisions shall mean the Design-Builder’s Plans or the Special Provisions.

References in the Standards to approved products or materials shall mean approved by the Department.

All references in the Standards to the inspector, the field inspector, the project engineer, the engineer, the materials engineer, the district materials engineer, the survey crew, the project supervisor, the agency certified technician, the certified plant technician, and the representative of the Office of Materials shall mean the Design-Builder, except as otherwise expressly provided in the Contract Documents or otherwise directed by the Department.

When a Standard refers to an approval of any correction or repair that deviates from the Contract requirements, the Acceptance must be by the Department.

When a Standard refers to items that will be performed or provided by NYSDOT or by a division or employee of NYSDOT, the Design-Builder shall construe the requirements as applying to the Design-Builder unless otherwise specified in the Contract Documents, or unless the context requires otherwise. It shall be in the Department’s sole discretion to determine when the context requires otherwise.



SECTION 20 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

20.1 SCOPE

The Design Builder shall supply a Video Surveillance System and a Physical Access Control System. The work required under this section is applicable to the Temporary Station Trailer and the final Station and Site.


20.2 STANDARDS

The Design Builder must adhere to the following criteria encompassing the work required to design, furnish, install and test/commission the following systems; Video Surveillance Systems Physical Access Control System. Before commencing on the design and installation of any work in this section, the DB Contractor shall meet with the proper agency (Fire Department, Amtrak IT, Amtrak Police) to coordinate the location of devices and infrastructure and ensure compliance to referenced Amtrak standards.


20.3 REQUIREMENTS

20.3.1 Video Surveillance System

Design, furnish and install security components in accordance with Amtrak Police Department - Corporate Security Standard Design Practice and as coordinated with the Amtrak Police Department. The Video Surveillance System design portrayed on the Contract Documents provides a representation of expected layouts and topology of security systems. DB Contractor shall coordinate specific requirements, location of devices and final configuration of all system with Amtrak. All camera locations shall provide unobstructed view of expected scenes. The Design Builder shall coordinate locations of cameras with Amtrak Police.

20.3.2 Camera Location Survey

The DB Contractor shall be responsible to ensure that the selected camera locations will provide the optimum display of viewing area. The DB Contractor shall submit for review a template form of the expected site survey indicating location, types of equipment used and views. The DB Contractor is to conduct a site survey in the presence of the Engineer and Amtrak Police after substantial completion of construction of designated areas using a portable camera with lenses to replicate specified camera and lenses. The specified lighting and signage for area being monitored shall be installed when survey is performed. The views for the survey shall be single views for fixed cameras and four (4) views at 0, 90, 180, 270 degree increments on the aiming angle specified during the survey by Amtrak Police for pan-tilt-zoom cameras. Where site cameras are to be pole mounted, the Design Builder shall utilize a bucket truck to provide the required height of the specified pole mounted camera.



20.3.3 Camera Types

Camera types shall be per the Amtrak Police Department - Corporate Security Standard Design Practice. The DB Contractor shall coordinate all locations for fixed, pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ), long distance and wide-area/high resolution cameras with Amtrak Police Camera Recording: Recoding of camera outputs shall be per the Amtrak Police Department - Corporate Security Standard Design Practice. The DB Contractor shall provide calculations to support size of network storage media. Integration with Physical Access Control System: Where required by Amtrak, cameras shall be interconnected to the locations secured by the Physical Access Control System to provide surveillance of secured doors and areas.

Security from the Access Control System shall send two signals, a primary to Rochester Buffalo Police Department and a secondary to Doyle Security or any othera local security company designated by Amtrak, who will then contact Amtrak Operations and Control Center.

Raceways: All Video Surveillance System wiring shall be routed in rigid galvanized steel conduit. All junction boxes associated with the Video Surveillance System shall have tamper resistant hardware.

20.3.4 Video Surveillance Power Supplies

Power Over Ethernet (POE): For cameras utilizing power over ethernet (POE), head end ethernet switch shall be rack mounted and capable of providing necessary power to cameras. Low-Voltage Power Supply (12V or 24V): For cameras utilizing low-voltage power supplies (12V or 24V), the power supply shall be:

1. Rack mounted

2. 120V 60 Hertz input

3. Minimum of sixteen (16) Class 2 PTC protected circuits with screw post terminals

20.3.5 Submittals

The following is the minimum product data to be submitted:

1. CCTV Site Survey form

2. CCTV Site Survey results

3. Cameras

4. Mounts

5. CCTV Cabling Riser Diagram – Depicting all cameras with video wiring and power wiring defined.

6. Digital Video Recorders

7. Power Supply



20.3.6 Physical Access Control System

The Design Builder shall design, furnish and install security components in accordance with Amtrak Police Department - Corporate Security Standard Design Practice and as coordinated with the Amtrak Police Department. The Physical Access Control System design portrayed on the Contract Documents provides a representation of expected layouts and topology of security systems. Design Builder shall coordinate specific requirements, location of devices and final configuration of all system with Amtrak. The integrated access control and alarm monitoring system shall make access granted/denied decisions to restricted areas and building's perimeter/roof doors, define time zones and access levels/groups, import/export Amtrak's employee data base, detect unauthorized entries within restricted areas and building's perimeter/roof doors, detect alarm points from motion detectors and dry contacts, generate reports of each alarm type, time and location. The system shall also interface with CCTV system for alarm recording and alarm call-up features. The system shall include but not be limited to the following devices, modules and equipment as prescribed in the Amtrak Police Department - Corporate Security Standard Design Practice:

1. Card readers

2. Magnetic locks

3. Door switches

4. Push buttons

5. Motion Detectors

6. Intelligent System Controllers

7. Dual Reader Controllers (DRIM)

The Design Builder shall refer to Amtrak Police Department - Corporate Security Standard Design Practice for typical arrangement of electric door hardware configurations (#1 through #21). Where designed door configuration does not apply to typical arrangements, coordinate with Amtrak Police for proposed arrangement of devices. The Intelligent System Controller (ISC), Dual Reader Controllers (DRIMs) and power supplies shall be installed in a lockable sheet steel NEMA 1 enclosure within the Communications Room.

The Design Builder shall coordinate with Architectural discipline for provision of an electromechanical panic hardware and a sign "AUTHORIZED AND EMERGENCY EXIT ONLY. ALARM WILL SOUND FOR UNAUTHORIZED USE" on every stairwell’s exit door and every emergency exit door leading from building. The panic hardware shall be integrated with the access control and security alarm system for providing access for authorized employees egress and ingress from card readers installed both outside and inside of the building as well as allow immediate egress in an emergency. A strobe shall be installed at the interior of emergency exit doors to indicate alarm for unauthorized egress. The unauthorized exit alarm signal shall also be remotely transmitted to the alarm monitoring system inside the security booth and CCTV system indicated for alarm recording and alarm call-up features. All wiring associated with the Physical Access Control System shall be installed in rigid galvanized steel conduit. Door contacts shall be provided for door status and security alarm monitoring on all building's perimeter employee entry/exit doors, stairwell entry/exit doors, emergency exit doors, and all interior doors of rooms with high security profiles. Magnetic door contacts for all building’s perimeter roll-up doors are not required.



The Design Builder shall provide a database server/client workstation computer in the main communications room for the security alarms and access controls system. The database server/client workstation computers shall communicate with the AMTRAK’s employee database servers for database synchronization and alarm/diagnostics reporting.

Design Builder shall integrate Station security system to Amtrak WAN security system.

Design Builder shall provide required software for the security alarms and access controls system computers.

Design Builder shall provide security workstation computer.

Design Builder shall provide alarm printers and a report printer inside the main communications room.

20.3.7 Submittals

The following is the minimum product data to be submitted:

1. Card readers

2. Magnetic locks

3. Door switches

4. Push buttons

5. Motion Detectors

6. Intelligent System Controllers

7. Dual Reader Controllers (DRIM)

8. Power Supply

9. Riser Diagram indicating all doors, devices and wiring requirements.

10. Security System Input/Output Matrix (including CCTV)

20.4 DELIVERABLES

Provide deliverables in accordance with the requirements of Amtrak Engineering Stations & Facilities Standard Design Practices, Division 00 70 00, Section 1.D.

20.5 STANDARDS

20.5.1 General Requirements

The Design-Builder shall identify the specific version of each Standard it uses. It is the Design-Builder’s responsibility to obtain clarification of any apparent error, omission, ambiguity or conflict regarding any Standard in accordance with DB §102-2.



20.5.2 Specific Requirements

The Design-Builder shall assume that all provisions of the Standards, including the figures and tables, are mandatory and guidelines contained therein shall be assumed to be requirements. All words such as “should,” “may,” “must,” “might,” “could,” and “can” shall mean “shall” unless the context requires otherwise, as determined in the sole discretion of the Department. It shall be in the Department’s sole discretion to determine when the context does not require a provision to be mandatory.

Except as expressly otherwise provided in the Contract Documents, any reference to NYSDOT under a Standard shall mean the Department.

When a Standard refers to an action being necessary, needed, or recommended, the Design-Builder shall construe the action as required unless the context requires otherwise, as determined in the sole discretion of the Department.

Where reference is made in the Standards to items that are indicated in the plans or special provisions or required in the plans or special provisions, the plans or special provisions shall mean the Design-Builder’s Plans or the Special Provisions.

References in the Standards to approved products or materials shall mean approved by the Department.

All references in the Standards to the inspector, the field inspector, the project engineer, the engineer, the materials engineer, the district materials engineer, the survey crew, the project supervisor, the agency certified technician, the certified plant technician, and the representative of the Office of Materials shall mean the Design-Builder, except as otherwise expressly provided in the Contract Documents or otherwise directed by the Department.

When a Standard refers to an approval of any correction or repair that deviates from the Contract requirements, the Acceptance must be by the Department.

When a Standard refers to items that will be performed or provided by NYSDOT or by a division or employee of NYSDOT, the Design-Builder shall construe the requirements as applying to the Design-Builder unless otherwise specified in the Contract Documents, or unless the context requires otherwise. It shall be in the Department’s sole discretion to determine when the context requires otherwise.