Lake County EOC
Vendor Quotes for Lightning Protection
January 18, 2012
Electric Services
Attn: Debbie Sutton
Project:
Subject:
Lake County Emergency Communications & Operations Center
Tavares, FL
Lightning Protection and Grounding Quote
Gentlemen:
We are pleased to confirm our quote for the lightning protection system on the above referenced project.
Breakdowns as follows:
1. Emergency Communications/Operations Center:
a. Lightning Protection System
265’ PVC
$10,315.00
i. Includes protecting the EOC building and attached generator enclosure area only.
ii. Consists of a class I aluminum roof system, class I #29 copper downlead cables,
and single 5/8x30’ ground rods at 7 locations.
iii. The 3 antenna columns will be bonded to at the base only. See notes
iv. PVC raceway by others, 205’ for downleads, 60’ for elevation drops.
b. 2/0 Ground Counterpoise/Ring
$ 5,540.00
i. Includes a bare copper 2/0 ground counterpoise ring around the EOC and
attached generator enclosure only. Counterpoise will be connected to the
lightning protection system as required by code. Ground rods not included.
c. Additional Ground Rods Option
$ 165.00 each
i. Per E1.01 additional single 3/4x10’ ground rods are required at each building
corner and spacing at approximately 50’ between corners. Up to 14 locations
may be required. Price Includes one single 3/4x10’ ground rod and cadweld
attachment for connection to the counterpoise. Material and labor included.
ii. Additional ground rods locations in addition to the lightning protections system
grounds and counterpoise may be excessive therefore this option is provided
separately per ground rod location as stated.
iii. If counterpoise option is not accepted this option is void.
2. Certifications:
a. Per the specifications both a UL Master Label Certification and LPI Certification are
required however both options are not necessarily recommended as an added value for
this project due to the cost(s). LPI is recommended as a value engineering option for this
project. See options below and notes for further info.
b. UL Master Label
$1,700.00
i. Surge protection compliant with UL 3rd edition standards is required, see notes
c. LPI Certification
$1,200.00
i. See notes for inspection options and surge requirements.
NOTES:
a) Design not available therefore current code standards as written by UL, LPI, and NFPA
were utilized.
b) The 3 antenna columns will be bonded to and connected to the roof lightning system
however protection for the antennas themselves are not included because there is not
enough information to determine if it is necessary or to provide pricing.
c) We will need your firm to provide and install approximately all listed PVC raceway with a
pull string, from each Thru-Roof assembly to each ground location. 1’’ PVC. Locations per
our design.
d) CEP Plant revisions, canopy structures, fuel pumps, etc. not included in this estimate
Excludes pitch pans, roof pads, and concrete / asphalt cutting, removal, patching, and
dewatering.
e) Test access wells not included for any of the options provided.
f) Protection/grounding for canopy structures if applicable not included in this proposal.
g) Addenda 1 – 2, and addenda 3 drawings were reviewed prior to submission of this proposal.
h) Ground rod testing will be conducted after installation however we cannot guarantee any
specified ohm readings. Additional material or labor is not included should the completed
system exceed specified ohm readings
i) Additional grounding not included if applicable, such as: interior grounding, column
grounding, floor grounding, ground bus bars, light pole grounding, equipment/generator
grounding, fence grounding, canopy grounding, etc.
j) Interior grounding and bonding of metallic parts, other than what is required by code, may
be specified but are not included in our quote.
k) Landscape repair or replacement not included if applicable.
l) Concrete removal, repair, and replacement if applicable not included.
m) Safety tie off locations if required must be provided by others.
n) Information on UL Certification versus LPI Certification:
o Lightning Protection Institute (LPI ) Certification Options: LPI Certificate is
recommended for this structure in place of certification by UL. LPI as of Spring 2011 is
now a third party inspection and certification program. LPI can inspect to all three code
standards UL96A, LPI 75, and NFPA 780 or a combination of any (UL can only inspect to
UL96A). www.lightning.org Two options are available:
 Limited Inspection – surge protection can be exempt from inspection.
 Master Inspection - surge protection compliant with UL 1449 3rd edition and LPI
175 is required. Surge protection as listed must be installed on each main electric
panel, each main tv coax line, and each main phone line. See surge requirements.
o Underwriter Laboratory (UL ) Certification Option: Entire system and surge devices
must be compliant with current UL code standards, UL96A and UL 1449 3rd edition .
 Surge protective devices must bear the holographic UL logo sticker for UL
Certification. This sticker must be visible at the time of inspection. No other testing
agency (such as ETL) will be accepted by UL. Photographic proof of compliant surge
must be emailed to our office prior to scheduling the UL inspection
o Surge Protection Requirements:
 Surge devices as listed below are now required to receive a LPI Master Inspection or
UL Master Certification
 Effective February 2010 UL will no longer issue Master Label Certification for
structures that do not have surge protection devices on the main electrical panel that
meet UL1449 third edition. If the structure has multiple main electric disconnect
panels or tv/phone lines each will require surge protection per this code standard.
 The cost for Maxwell Lightning Protection to supply the necessary surge protection
to meet these requirements is listed below. Surge is to be installed by others; labor
is not included in our quote.
o Main Electric Panel(s) $250.00 per panel (up to 800 amps)
o TV Coax Line(s)
$ 75.00 per line
o Phone Line(s)
$ 75.00 per line
• Please note that if surge devices are found non compliant at the time of inspection a
certification will not be issued (fail inspection). Any expenses/labor should this occur
due to surge supplied/installed by others will be additional
If applicable, rebar or steel is required to be bonded at each down lead location top and bottom. Maxwell
will furnish mechanical clamps and cable for a ground tail to be installed by your firm. Maxwell will
terminate these pigtails to our thru roof assemblies and ground rod locations.
Exclusion: (General Contractor or Roofing Contractor must be notified) The Lightning Protection
System will be adhered directly to the roof surface, by our firm, with the proper adhesive only. Thru-roof
assemblies must be sealed and flashed in by the roofing contractor. Roofing Contractor must supply and
install all wear pads, stripping, battens, heat welded strips or pavers, whichever may or may not occur due
to their choice of roofing manufacturer. No Materials or labor for these items have been included in our
scope
Our quotes include all material, labor, and tax. The system will be installed in accordance with UL 96A,
NFPA 780, and LPI 175 Lightning Protection Codes
We carry Workers compensation insurance, $1 mil vehicle insurance, and $7 mil blanket coverage.
Waivers of subrogation and additional insured descriptions can be supplied. Any additional endorsements
or coverage that may be required that will cost an additional premium will be subject to an additional
charge. Payment and performance bonds are not included in this quote but can be provided at an
additional charge.
Thank you for this opportunity to quote this project. Please feel free to contact our office if you have any
further questions concerning this or any future projects.
Sincerely,
MAXWELL LIGHTNING PROTECTION OF FLORIDA COMPANY
Mariaha Maxwell
Mariaha Maxwell
LIGHTNING PROTECTION BY QUINN, INC.
12240 Citrus Grove Rd.
Clermont, FL 34715
Phone 352-243-8488 or 352-243-8489
Fax 352-243-8410
PALM BEACH COUNTY CERTIFIED
LIGHTNING PROTECTION CONTRACTOR
#U-20361
Orange County Public Schools
Certified Local Developing Business
January 11, 2012
Electric Services, Inc.
Attn. Debbie
BID PROPOSAL – LAKE COUNTY EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS
AND OPERATIONS CENTER
After careful examination of the drawings, specifications (16670) and any notes/addenda
relating to the lightning protection phase of the above mentioned project, we submit the
following price:
Bid Price - Sixteen Thousand Five Hundred Fifty-five Dollars and Zero Cents
$ 16,555.00
Main Building - $10,076.00
Central Energy Plant - $6,479.00
This lightning protection system will utilize an aluminum roof system, copper downleads and
1 - 5/8x30' ground rod at each ground location. This proposal includes the Communication
and Operations Building and the CEP. The lightning protection for the CEP is limited to the
roof work only as noted on drawing E2.02 - no work on this building will be done below the
roof line. The UL Master Label or LPI Certification for the CEP will be dependent on the
condition of the existing lightning protection system.
**Please be aware that requirements for the UL Master Label Certification have changed
and that your TVSS/Surge/Arrestors for the structure/structures must conform to UL's
requirements for use with lightning protection systems. If they do not, a UL Letter of
Non-Compliance will be issued. The Lightning Protection Institute now has their own
inspection program for their LPI Certification of the lightning protection system and the
UL Inspection that was originally required for LPI Certification is no longer needed. The
LPI now states that you cannot have both inspections, it is one or the other, however the
LPI-IP inspection can excluded the need to inspect the arrestors/surge/tvss.**
This Bid will include:
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All Materials, transportation, equipment, tools, labor and associated costs.
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The completed system shall meet or exceed the requirements of the Lightning
Protection Institute (LPI-175), the National Fire Protection Association’s Code
(NFPA-780) and the “installation requirements for lightning protection systems,
UL96A” of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
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The UL Master Label or LPI Certification will be applied for upon completion of
our installation.
All Portions of the system, whether copper or aluminum, shall be galvanically
compatible to the building material to which they are to be attached. Connections
between copper and aluminum portions of the system shall be made with
appropriate bimetallic coupling devices.
Ground metal bodies within the bonding distance determined by NFPA 780, shall be
bonded to the system in accordance with code requirements.
Underground metallic piping entering the building shall be bonded to the nearest
down conductor or ground electrode.
Air terminals have been located on roof top equipment as required. If the metal
thickness of an object is 3/16” or greater, air terminals may be eliminated if the
object is properly connected to the system.
All elevations are approximate and are taken from average grade.
Lightning protection flat bases and roof fasteners (every 3’ on center) will be adhered
directly to the roof membrane as specified.
All necessary drawings will be provided by Lightning Protection by Quinn, Inc.
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If roofing contractor requires pitch pans, roof pads, flashing, slip sheets, pavers, heat
welded strips or boots, the roofing contractor is to provide all material and labor for
these items/method. Lightning Protection by Quinn, Inc. will provide labor and
materials only for the lightning protection material fastened to the roof membrane.
Pipes or Chaseways for downlead cables to be installed by others.
Connection to mechanical equipment inside buildings.
Lightning Protection Ground Loop.
Test Wells.
Pipe or Chaseways for down lead cables to be installed by others.
Arrestors/Surge/TVSS.
Any change orders.
Michael T. Quinn
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