Dimming System Upgrade
DUE: 4/20/15
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SOLICITATION OVERVIEW
The City of Irving is soliciting bids for:
TITLE:
Facility Dimming System Upgrade for the Irving Arts Center
ITB Number:
139M-15F
Commodity:
0105 General Construction, 0115 Interior Construction
& Remodeling, 0225-Electrical Contractors
Due Date:
3:30 p.m., CST, April 20, 2015
Location:
City of Irving, Purchasing Division
835 W. Irving Blvd.
Irving, Texas 75060
Pre - Bid Conferences*:
Date:
Thursday, April 9, 2015
Time:
10:00 a.m.
Location:
Irving Arts Center, Ste. 300
3333 N. MacArthur Blvd.
Irving, Texas 75062
Date:
Monday, April 13, 2015
Time:
2:00 p.m.
Location:
Irving Arts Center
Ste. 300
3333 N. MacArthur Blvd.
Irving, Texas 75062
*Attendance at one of the Pre-Bid conferences is mandatory. Not attending one of the
two conferences will result in a non-responsive proposal.
Public Bid Opening:
There will be a public bid opening in the Purchasing Division Conference Room
immediately following the bid due time/date. Interested parties are invited to attend.
Written Questions:
Submit written questions to:
Marsha Hughes, Purchasing Agent, mhughes@cityofirving.org
Ross Moroney, Facility Operations Supervisor, rmoroney@cityofirving.org
Questions may be submitted through 3:00 p.m., April 14, 2015
No verbal questions will be accepted. Questions of a substantial nature will be
addressed in an addendum, posted on the City’s Purchasing Web page for all
interested parties.
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ITB#139M-15F
Facility Dimming System Upgrade for the Irving Arts Center
Table of Contents
Table of Contents .................................................................................................................................................. 2
Overview ............................................................................................................................................................... 3
Pricing Page ........................................................................................................................................................... 4
GENERAL CITY OF IRVING INSTRUCTIONS, REQUIREMENTS AND ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A-4, Standard Terms and Conditions ................................................................................................. 5-8
Attachment B-1, General Instructions to Bidders ............................................................................................... 9-10
Attachment B-2, Special Instructions to Bidders ............................................................................................... 11-14
Attachment B-7, Checklist for Bidders .................................................................................................................... 15
Attachment B-5, Map Locating Purchasing Division ............................................................................................... 16
Summary Response Page ......................................................................................................................................... 17
Attachment C-1, Conflict of Interest Instructions ................................................................................................... 18
Attachment C-2, Conflict of Interest Statement ................................................................................................ 19-20
Attachment C-3, Federal Debarment Certification .................................................................................................. 21
Attachment C-4, Prevailing Wage Rates ............................................................................................................ 22-23
Attachment D-3, Insurance Requirements for Construction ............................................................................ 24-26
Attachment D-4, Insurance Affidavit ....................................................................................................................... 27
Attachment D-6, Indemnification by Contractor ..................................................................................................... 28
Attachment E-1, Environmental Commitment ........................................................................................................ 29
Attachment E-2, Environmental Stewardship ......................................................................................................... 30
Attachment F-1, Good Faith Effort Program Overview ........................................................................................... 31
Attachment F-2, Good Faith Effort Affidavit ........................................................................................................... 32
Attachment G-1, Bid Bond Requirement ................................................................................................................. 33
Attachment G-2, Bonding Requirements for Construction ...................................................................................... 34
Attachment G-4, City of Irving Performance Bond .................................................................................................. 35
Attachment G-5, City of Irving Payment Bond ........................................................................................................ 36
Attachment G-6, City of Irving Maintenance Bond ........................................................................................... 37-38
Attachment H-6, NCLC Construction Contract .................................................................................................. 39-62
Technical Specifications ....................................................................................................................................... 1-61
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OVERVIEW
The work to be performed under this bid solicitation consists of furnishing all labor and material
for a dimmer system and control upgrades at the Irving Arts Center, Ste. 300, 3333 N.
MacArthur Blvd., Texas 75062. The project includes two theatre and lobby areas, with
alternate (separate) pricing for the system upgrades of two additional areas.
Dimming Systems to be upgraded are:
Carpenter Performance Hall - Theatre and Lobby Dimming and control
equipment as specified
Dupree Theatre – Theatre and Lobby Dimming and control equipment as
specified
Alternate pricing for:
Alternate # 1 -- Main Gallery -- Dimming and control, Fixtures and Materials as
specified
Alternate # 2 -- Rehearsal Hall – Dimming and control equipment as specified
Alternate # 3 -- 2 - SP3-48 – Sensor Portable Sensor Dimmer Racks as specified
Schedule for Installation:
Dupree Theatre and Lobby: -----------------------------June 15 – July 10th, 2015
Carpenter Performance Hall and Lobby: -----------July 6 – 31st, 2015
The installation dates for the Theatres will begin no sooner than start date and will be
completed, tested and operational by end date
For each alternative bid selected, the schedule for installation will be determined based on the
Arts Centers’ event schedule.
Contractor will be responsible for removing ALL debris from jobsite on a daily basis.
As the Arts Center will remain open to the public during this system upgrade, the contractor
and ALL associated personnel shall present themselves in a professional manner at all times.
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PRICING PAGE
Irving Arts Center Facility Dimming System Upgrade:
1)
Carpenter Performance Hall---------------------------------------------------------$_________________
Carpenter Lobby-----------------------------------------$________________
2)
Dupree Theatre---------------------------------------------------------------------------$__________________
Dupree Lobby----------------------------------------- $_________________
TOTAL BID FOR THEATRES AND LOBBIES------------------------------------------$_________________
Alternate #1:
Main Gallery System and equipment ------------------------------------------$_________________
Alternate #2:
Rehearsal Hall System -------------------------------------------------------------$_________________
Alternate # 3:
ETC- SP3-48 - Portable Dimming Racks ---------------------------------------$_________________
The Irving Arts Center reserves the right to select any one or none of the alternate bid quotes
The Respondent agrees to achieve Substantial Completion of the work within _____14_____
consecutive calendar days per area based on schedule set forth from Notice to Proceed.
Vendor’s Signature__________________________ Company Name_________________________
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STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Attachment A-4
1.
Application
These standard terms and conditions shall apply to all City of Irving (hereafter “City”) solicitations and
procurements, unless specifically excepted in the solicitation specifications.
2.
Requirements
By submitting a bid, the respondent agrees to provide the City of Irving with the specified goods or
services described in the solicitation in accordance with these standard terms and conditions, at the
agreed upon bid price and in compliance with the stated specifications and any subsequent
addendums issued prior to the date of the bid opening.
3.
Legal Compliance
Bidder or proposer must comply with all Federal, State and Local laws, statutes, ordinances,
regulations and standards in effect at the time of delivery of goods and services, and must maintain
any and all required licenses and certificates required under the same laws, statutes, ordinances,
regulations and standards for services and/or goods provided in response to this solicitation.
4.
Modifications and Addendums
The City shall have the right to modify any of the solicitation documents prior to submission deadline
and will endeavor to notify potential bidders, but failure to notify
shall impose no liability or
obligation on the City. All modifications and addendums must be in written form prepared by the City
department issuing the solicitation. Bidders are responsible for incorporating any and all
modifications and addendums into their bid responses.
5.
Interpretation of Bid Documents
The City is the final judge of the meaning of any word(s) sentences, paragraphs or other parts of the
bid documents. Bidders are encouraged to seek clarification, before submitting a bid, of any portion
of the bid documents that appears to be ambiguous, unclear, inconsistent, or otherwise in error.
Clarifications will be in writing.
6.
Late Bids
Bids must be received in the Purchasing Office by the time specified in the solicitation. The City will
not accept late bids and is not responsible for the lateness or non-delivery of bids by the Postal
Service or any private delivery firm. The time/date stamp in the Purchasing Office shall be the official
time of receipt.
7.
Conditional Bids
The City will not accept conditional bids which qualify the bidder’s response in any way. Any
alterations, erasures or strikethroughs made by the bidder prior to submission of the bids must be
initialed by the bidder to guarantee authenticity.
8.
Minor Irregularities
The City reserves the right to waive any minor irregularities that do not materially affect the scope or
pricing of submitted bids.
9.
Responsiveness of Bids
The City wants to receive competitive bids, but will declare “non-responsive” bids that fail to meet
significant requirements outlined in the solicitation documents.
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10. Discrepancies and Errors
In the case of a discrepancy between the unit price and the extended total for a bid item,
the unit
price will prevail. The unit prices of bids that have been opened may not be changed for the purpose
of correcting an error in the bid price.
11. Identical Bids
In the event two or more identical bids are received, and the bids are lowest, responsible and
responsive, award will be made as prescribed in the Texas Local Government Code, Chapter
271.901.
12. Withdrawal of Bids
Bidders may withdraw any submitted bids prior to the bid submission deadline. Bidders may not
withdraw once the bids have been publicly opened, without the approval of the City’s purchasing
manager. Bidders will be allowed to withdraw bids that contain substantial mathematical errors in
extension
13. Disqualification of Bidder
The City may disqualify bidders, and their bids not be considered, for any of the following reasons:
Collusion among bidders; Bidder’s default on an existing or previous contract with the City, including
failure to deliver goods and/or services of the quality and price bid; Bidder’s lack of financial stability;
any factor concerning the bidder’s inability to provide the quantity, quality, and timeliness of services
or goods specified in the solicitation; bidder involved in a current or pending lawsuit with City; bidder’s
attempt to influence the outcome of the solicitation through unauthorized contact with City officials
outside of those listed in the solicitation documents; and bidder’s attempt to offer gifts, gratuities, or
bribes to any City employee or elected official in connection with a solicitation.
14. Cost of Bid
The cost of submitting bids shall be borne by the bidders, and the City will not be liable for any costs
incurred by a bidder responding to this solicitation.
15. Firm Prices
Unless otherwise stated in the specifications, bidder’s prices remain firm for 120 days from date of
bid opening and, upon award, remain in effect for the contract period specified in the solicitation. If
formal award has not occurred within 120 days of bid opening, the vendor and the City may mutually
agree to extend the firm price period.
16. Acceptance
The City will complete payment upon final acceptance. Retainage, if any, will be noted in the final
contract.
17. MSDS
Bidders must have on site Material Safety Data Sheets for any hazardous chemical used or supplied
under this solicitation.
18. Taxpayer Identification
Bidders must provide the City a current W-9 “Request for Taxpayer Identification and Certification”
before goods or services can be procured from the bidder.
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19. Taxes
The City is exempt from all federal excise taxes and all state and local sales and use taxes. If such
taxes are listed on a bidder’s invoice, they will not be paid. Additionally, bidders may use the City’s
tax exemption status to purchase goods and materials becoming part of the finished construction in
the solicitation.
20. Outstanding Liabilities
Bidders shall not have outstanding, unpaid liabilities owed to the City. Liabilities may include, but are
not limited to, property taxes, hotel occupancy taxes, license or permit fees, and water bills. Bids will
be considered non-responsible and not given further consideration if submitted by a bidder with such
outstanding liabilities.
21. Offset
The City may, at its option, offset any amounts due and payable under a contract award
under
this solicitation against any debt lawfully due the City from a vendor, whether or not the amount due
arises pursuant to the terms of the contract and whether or not the debt has been reduced to judgment
by a court.
22. Independent Contractors
It is expressly agreed and understood by both parties that the City is contracting with the successful
bidder as an independent contractor. The City shall not be liable for any claims which may be
asserted by any third party occurring in connection with services performed by services performed
by the successful bidder, and the successful bidder has no authority to bin the City.
23. Sub-Contractors
Unless otherwise stated, the contractor awarded the contract in connection with this solicitation shall
have the right to select qualified sub-contractors to assist in completing the construction. The City,
unless noted elsewhere, will have no contractual obligation with any of the sub-contractors, and shall
hold the prime contractor responsible for all actions and work performed by the sub-contractors. The
bidder is reminded that the City has Good Faith Effort goals for M/WBE participation in connection
with this solicitation, and the use of qualified sub-contractors is a way that prime contractors can meet
the City’s goals.
24. Governing Law
All bids submitted in response to this solicitation and any resulting contract shall be governed by, and
construed in accordance with, the charter and ordinances of the City of Irving, and the laws and court
decisions of the State of Texas.
25. Controlling Document
In the case of a discrepancy between this solicitation and the formal contract, the formal contract will
prevail and control.
26. Assignment
Bidder shall not assign, transfer, or pledge a contract awarded under this solicitation, in whole or in
part, with the prior written consent of the City’s purchasing manager. Assignment of this contract, if
approved by the City, shall not relieve the bidder’s obligations under the contract. Approval by the
City of one assignment shall not constitute approval of any future assignment of the contract.
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27. Termination
If an awarded bidder fails in any manner to fully perform each and all of the terms, conditions and
covenants of a contract awarded by this solicitation, he shall be in default and notice of default shall
be given to the bidder by the City’s purchasing manager. In the event that Vendor continues in default
for a period of seven (7) days after receipt of the above-mentioned notice of default, City may
terminate or cancel the contract. The City may also cancel a contract for convenience and without
cause with thirty days notice. In any cancellation of contract, the City will pay the bidder for all good
received and accepted any services provided and accepted up to and including the date of
termination.
28. Indemnification
Bidder shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Irving, its officers, agents, employees,
appointees and volunteers against any and all claims, lawsuits, judgments, costs and expenses for
personal injury (including death), property damage or other harm for which recovery of damages is
sought, suffered by any person or persons, that may arise out of or be occasioned by bidder’s breach
of any of the terms or provisions of any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation, or by any
negligent or strictly liable act or omission of the bidder, its officers, agents, employees, or
subcontractors, in the performance of an awarded contract; except that the indemnity provided for in
this paragraph shall not apply to any liability resulting from the sole negligence or fault of the City, its
officers, agents or employees, and in the event of joint and concurrent negligence or fault of the
bidder and City, responsibility and indemnity, if any, shall be apportioned comparatively in
accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, without waiving any governmental immunity available
to the City under Texas law and without waiving any defenses of the parties under Texas law. The
provisions of this paragraph are solely for the benefit of the parties hereto and are not intended to
create or grant any rights, contractual or otherwise, to any other person or entity.
29. Venue
The obligations of the parties under a contract awarded through this solicitation are performed in
Dallas County, Texas, and if legal action is necessary to enforce same, exclusive venue shall be
within Dallas County, Texas.
30. Notification
The City normally posts bid results on-line by the end of the next business day after bids are received.
The City’s website is www.cityofIrving.org. Results are on the Purchasing Solicitation page, in the
same place as the original bid documents. Bid results are for informational purposes only, and is not
a notice of award.
31. Open Records
Bid pricing is not considered confidential and is open to public inspection. Trade secrets and other
material considered confidential by the bidder should be clearly marked as such. If a request is made
under the Texas Open Records Act to inspect information designated as trade secret or confidential
in a bid, the City will forward the appropriate documents to the Attorney General of Texas who will
contact the bidder to request sufficient written reasons and information as to why the information
should be protected from disclosure. Upon review of the bidder’s response, the Attorney General will
make a determination as to the confidentiality of the requested material(s), or lack thereof, and the
City will respond accordingly.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
Attachment B-1
1. Securing Specifications
Free specifications may be downloaded from the Purchasing page of the City’s website,
www.cityofIrving.org. The City of Irving does not charge for specifications. If a third-party offers
specifications or bid information for a fee, they do not represent the City. The City may charge for
plans and drawings for construction solicitations.
2. Third-Party Websites
With the exception of DemandStar, we do not support information about City of Irving solicitations
posted on third-party websites. The City does not guarantee the accuracy of information secured
from such websites and does not assume any responsibility for errors or misinformation that affects
submitted bids or proposals.
3. Submission of Sealed Bids/Late Bids
Bid pricing must be in US dollars and cents, unless a “percentage off” is requested. Bidders are to
provide enough information with their bid to constitute a definite, firm, unqualified and unconditional
offer. Bids are to be submitted in a sealed envelope or package and labeled with the bidder’s name
and the solicitation name & number. All bids must be submitted to the City of Irving Purchasing
Division no later than the date and time indicated in the solicitation. All times listed are local times. It
is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that bids are delivered/received by the specified time. Late
bids will not be accepted and will be returned unopened.
4. Legal Name of Bidder
In completing the Summary Response Page, the bidder must list the legal name of the bidder’s
company. This name will be on all contracts, awards, and purchase orders. The Summary Response
Page also requires a statement as to the legal status of the bidder (corporation, partnership, sole
proprietorship, etc.), and should be the first document in the bidder’s response.
5. Signature
The signature on the Summary Response Page should be in ink and from an individual with the
authority to commit the bidder’s company to the prices bid and terms stated.
6. Bid Sheet Omissions
If a bidder believes the bid sheet does not adequately provide for quotes on all goods and services
necessary to fulfill the specifications, it is the vendor’s responsibility to address this issue prior to the
date and time for cut-off of written questions.
7. Altered Bids
Any alterations, erasures or strikethroughs made by the bidder prior to submission of the bids must
be initialed by the bidder to guarantee authenticity.
8. Cooperative Purchase
Bidders are given an opportunity on the Summary Response Page to indicate their willingness to
allow other public entities to use the bid response as a basis for a contract with their entity, in lieu of
competitive bidding. This provision is in compliance with Local Government Code 271.102.
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9. Payment Terms, Discount & Type of Payment
Bidder may express the method(s) in which he or she wishes to receive payment. If invoice states a
payment term discount offer, the City will take advantage of this discount and payment will be made
accordingly.
10. References
When references are requested, the Summary Response Page will indicate how many references
and will state what other conditions may apply to the references. Past performance with the City of
Irving is a reference and if unfavorable, will deem the vendor as non-responsible and the vendor will
not be considered for award.
11. Conflict of Interest
Bidders should review the instructions on conflict of interest (Attachment C-1). Bidders are to
complete and submit the Conflict of Interest form (Attachment C-2), when a conflict of interest exists.
12. Environmental Stewardship
Bidders are encouraged to review the City’s commitment to the environment (Attachment E-1).
Bidders are to complete and submit the Environmental Stewardship form (Attachment E-2).
13. Good Faith Effort
Bidders are encouraged to review information on the City’s Good Faith Effort program (Attachment
G-1). Bidders are to complete and submit the Good Faith Effort Affidavit (Attachment G-2).
Recommended bidder(s) will be required to complete the additional GFE forms as part of the award
process.
14. Addendums
It is the bidder’s responsibility to alter his bid response based on information updated in one or more
addendums to the solicitation. Addendums will be posted on the Purchasing solicitation page of the
City’s website at least four days before the bid due date. Efforts will be made to ensure that bidders
receive notice of addendums, but the ultimate responsibility rests with the bidder.
15. Exceptions
If a bidder takes exception to any part of the specifications or solicitation documents, such exception
must be requested in writing, to the Purchasing agent/manager listed in the solicitation, at least six
business days before the bid due date or within 24 hours of a pre-bid meeting, whichever is earlier.
Approved exceptions will be included in an addendum and posted on the Purchasing Solicitation
page of the City’s website.
16. Checklist
A Bidder’s Checklist (Attachment B-7) is included with the solicitation package. The checklist is an
aid to the bidder in knowing which documents to submit.
17. Hot Line
Vendors may call 888-223-9524 to anonymously report instances of fraud, waste or abuse. Please
provide as many details as possible.
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SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
Attachment B-2
1. Bidding Process/Contact Information
The City of Irving is aware of the time and effort bidders spend in preparing and submitting
bids. We will work with you to make the process as easy as possible. If you have questions
or concerns about the bidding process, please contact:
Marsha Hughes, Purchasing Agent
mhughes@cityofIrving.org
972.721.3754
2. Method of Award
Award will be made in its entirety to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. Bidders must
complete all lines to be considered for award. The City reserves the right to award by
whichever method is most favorable to the City, but will award to the lowest, responsive,
responsible bidder no matter which method is used. Awards totaling $50,000 or more will
be made by the Irving City Council. In determining the lowest responsive, responsible
bidder, in addition to price, the recommendation may consider:
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The ability, capacity, and skill of the bidder to perform the contract and
provide the service required.
Whether the bidder can perform the contract to provide the service or make
delivery within the time specified, without delay or interference.
The character, integrity, reputation, judgment, experience, and efficiency of
the bidder.
The quality, workmanship, or performance of previous contracts or
services.
The previous and existing compliance by the bidder with laws and
ordinances relating to the contract or services.
The sufficiency of the financial resources and ability of a bidder to perform
the contract or service.
The quality, availability, and the adaptability of the supplies or contractual
services to the particular use required.
The ability of the bidder to provide future maintenance and services for the
use of the subject of the contract.
The number and scope of conditions attached to the bid.
Prior experience or knowledge of the bidder concerning a particular field or
piece of equipment.
The safety record of the bidder.
3. Public Bid Opening
A public bid opening will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, April 20, 2015, in the Purchasing
Conference Room, 835 W. Irving Blvd., Irving, TX 75060.
4. Pre-Bid Meeting
A pre-bid meeting will be held on Thursday, April 9, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. and on Monday,
April 13, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at the Irving Arts Center Conference Room, 3333 N.
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MacArthur, Irving, TX 75062. Attendance at one of these meetings is mandatory. Not
attending one of the two meetings will result in a non-responsive bid.
5. Insurance Requirements
This solicitation has insurance requirements. They are listed as Attachment D-3, D4, and
D-6. Please review the requirements with your insurance agent and submit insurance
affidavit (Attachment D-4) with your bid.
6. Bonding Requirements
This solicitation has bonding requirements. They are listed as Attachment G-1, G-3, G-4,
G-5, and G-6. Review the requirements with your surety agent and submit Notice of Intent
to Bond or similar documentation from approved surety company indicating that your firm
can acquire bonding upon award. A bid bond is required to be submitted with your bid.
7. Required Contract
This solicitation requires a signed contract prior to award. City’s contract is attached and
will be required from the awardee.
8. Bidding as an Agent
Bidders on construction projects must be prepared for their firm to at least 60% of the work
required to fill this contract.
9. Contractor’s Duties
All work performed under this contract shall be performed in accordance with all provisions
of these specifications and drawings. Any deviations from the specifications or plans must
be approved in writing by the owner or his representative. The contractor shall be presumed
to have made a reasonable inspection of the premises prior to the time of bidding and shall
be held responsible for all information available through such inspection. The contractor
shall immediately upon discovery, bring to the attention of the owner any conflicts which
may occur among the various provisions of the specifications and plans. The owner shall
resolve such conflicts and shall be responsible for any costs reasonable incurred by the
contractor due to such conflict. Failure of the contractor to bring conflicts or exceptions to
the attention of the owner shall allow the owner to require any changes deemed necessary
before acceptance by the owner.
10. Delays
The City shall not be liable to a Contractor for any claims based upon delay to the Contractor
for any reason whatsoever including any act or neglect on the part of the City.
11. Final Payment
Final payment will not be processed until the work is accepted by the City of Irving.
12. Partial Payments
If a performance bond is posted, partial payments may be approved upon submission of
evidence of materials on hand and percentage of work completed and verified by authorized
City Personnel. However, a portion of each payment will be retained by the City until the
project is completed and the City grants final payment.
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13. Disposal of Refuse
Contractor shall clean the site and dispose of all refuse at a Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality (TCEQ) approved landfill other than the City of Irving Landfill.
14. Qualification of Bidders
The City of Irving requires that a bidder shall be a specialist in this field and have the
personnel, experience, skill, and the organization to provide the materials and labor
necessary for the project. Contractor Qualification Statement, AIA Document A305, may be
requested prior to award of contract.
15. Evidence of Qualifications
Upon demand by the City, the bidder shall provide any additional information to substantiate
qualifications. The information to be provided shall include but may not be limited to the
following.
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Relevant Experience - This background information shall provide information concerning
three comparable installations in the U.S. Provide name, owner, location, and the date
of completion.
Maintenance Program - This background information shall provide details about the
existing repair work/remedial work program which the bidder presently staffs and which
would enable the bidder to provide remedial work as may be required under the
guarantee provided.
Technical Resources - This background information shall outline the availability of
personnel, equipment and materials required for the completion of this projection time.
Other factors deemed to be relevant.
Financial integrity of bidder.
16. Materials
The materials specified have been determined to have characteristics appropriate for the
purposes of this project. In the event that the clause "or equal" is not used in the
specifications pertaining to the material or article, the use of an alternate article other than
that specified must be submitted per the alternate checklist for the written approval of the
owner or his representative not less than ten (10) working days before opening of the bid.
If the product is acceptable, the City will approve it in an addendum issued to all prime
bidders on record. The owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
17. Submittal of Plans & Specifications
Before commencing work, the contractor shall submit for approval four copies of the
complete information covering all materials and equipment that he proposed to furnish. Said
submittals shall be accompanied by a letter of transmittal listing the information being
submitted and identifying its compliance with the provisions of this specification. The
contractor shall commence no work nor purchase any materials prior to the approval of the
submittals except at the contractor’s risk. Approval of the submittals by the owner shall not
be considered a waiver of any provisions of the specifications nor shall they be construed
to permit a waiver from any of the performance criteria required at the final inspection.
18. Testing
An independent testing Laboratory, employed and paid for by the City of Irving will perform
the professional testing and laboratory services. Subsequent testing of substandard
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materials shall be paid for by the contractor. Contractor shall coordinate all testing with the
Laboratory and advise laboratory sufficiently in advance of construction to allow for required
check tests to be scheduled.
19. Warranties
Contractor shall supply a minimum of one year warranty on all labor and workmanship,
execute and assemble documents from subcontractors, suppliers and manufacturers and
submit said documents prior to final application for payment. All warranties shall commence
with the final acceptance of the project by the Irving City Council. Any warranty for materials
or equipment which is greater in length of time from the above shall be itemized on a
warranty page and submitted prior to final payment.
20. Permits
The City of Irving will require that all applicable permits be issued prior to commencement
of any work. No City of Irving fee will be charged for City of Irving permits.
21. Bid Bond
An acceptable bid bond, certified check or cashier's check (bid security) payable without
recourse to the order of the City of Irving, Texas, in an amount not less than five percent of
the amount of the bid must accompany each bid as guarantee that, if awarded the contract,
the bidder will enter into a contract within ten (10) days of the presentation of such contract
to the bidder by the City. The bid bond must be on a form acceptable to City and the bonding
company supplying the bid bond must be authorized to do business in the State of Texas.
The bid security submitted with each bid shall be considered as the amount of the liquidated
damages which the City of Irving will sustain by the failure, neglect or refusal of the bidder
to execute and deliver the agreement should the contract be awarded him.
If the bidder defaults in executing the agreement within ten (10) days after presentation of
the contract to him, the bid security shall become the property of the City of Irving.
Bidder warrants that the bid he submits has been checked for mathematical correctness
and same is correct. Bidder agrees that should he desire to withdraw his bid after bid
opening because of a mathematical mistake that the City of Irving may retain the bid security
as liquidated damages and not as penalty and the bidder hereby waives any legal defense
available to bidder for such mistake. (i.e. unilateral mistake).
The bid bond shall be retained by the City of Irving as liquidated damages in the event the
successful bidder, after the award, fails to comply with the terms of this proposal.
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CHECKLIST FOR BIDDERS
Attachment B-7
ITB #139M-15F
Facility Dimming System Upgrade for the Irving Arts Center
Documents to be submitted in response to this Invitation to Bid (ITB)
BID RESPONSE: Summary Response Page
The Vendor Summary Page should be the first page in your bid response
followed immediately with the pricing page(s).
BID PRICING PAGES: All lines completed
BID BOND (5% of the total amount bid)
DUE DATE (Bid must be received & stamped in Purchasing no later than
3:30 pm on April 20, 2015)
Bids failing to comply with the above will be deemed non-responsive.
These items are also to be submitted with your bid
FOUR ADDITIONAL COPIES OF BID
REFERENCES (As requested on the Vendor Summary Page-past performance with the
will be a reference and if unfavorable will deem the vendor’s bid non-responsive)
City
CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT (If applicable) (Attachment C-2)
INSURANCE AFFIDAVIT (Attachment D-4 signed by insurance agent)
SIGNED INDEMNIFICATION BY CONTRACTOR FORM (Attachment D-6)
ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP (Attachment E-2)
GOOD FAITH EFFORT AFFIDAVIT (Attachment F-2)
BONDING AFFIDAVIT (Attachment G-3 signed by surety company)
_______ IRS FORM W-9
Documents to be submitted if you are awarded this bid
FOUR SETS OF WET INK SIGNED NCLC CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS
INSURANCE CERTIFICATE (ACCORD form showing required proof of insurance
coverages with City named Additional Insured on all liabilities – refer to attachment D-3
for instructions)
COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY ENDORSEMENT
CITY OF IRVING PAYMENT, PERFORMANCE, AND MAINTENANCE BONDS (Attachments
G-4, G-5, and G-6) Must use City of Irving bond forms.
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Location of City of Irving Purchasing Division
Attachment B-5 (rev. 2/19/14)
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CITY OF IRVING
ITB#139M-15F
Facility Dimming System Upgrade for the Irving Arts Center
SUMMARY RESPONSE PAGE
COMPLETE LEGAL NAME of firm submitting bid:
___________________________________________________________________
Mailing Address:
City, State, & Zip:
Phone: ___________________ E-mail Contact: _________________________________
GRAND TOTAL of bid from Bid Pricing Page
$
Authorized Signature __________________________________________________
Signature indicates bidder accepts the specifications, terms and conditions of this solicitation and that
bidder is not delinquent on any payment due the City nor involved in any lawsuit against the City.
Print Name_____________________________________ Title
ARE YOU BIDDING as a
________Corporation
___________ Limited Liability Company
_________ Individual or Sole Proprietor
___________ Non-Profit Corporation
___________ Partnership
M/WBE: If you are a minority-owned or woman-owned business, please check which type and
list any certification number _____Black _____Hispanic _____Asia-India _____Asia-Pacific
____Native American _____ Woman-Owned
Certification # ____________________
PAYMENT PREFERENCE: Check all that apply:
_____EBT (electronic bank transfer)
______Check
______Credit card
A current W-9 must be submitted by vendors receiving an initial award from the City of Irving.
COOPERATIVE PURCHASES: Should other governmental entities decide to participate in this
contract, would you agree that all terms, conditions, specifications and pricing would apply?
Yes________ No ________. If other governmental entities choose to participate, each entity
will place its own order and be responsible for its own payments.
REFERENCES: This solicitation requires references. Please attach a list of three references
either currently doing business with you or have purchased goods or services from you within
the past 24 months. For each reference list name, contact person, address, telephone, and
e-mail address. The City may utilize other available information in gaining a comprehensive
overview of the bidder’s qualifications and record of performance. Past performance with the
City of Irving is a reference and if unfavorable, will deem the vendor as non-responsible and
the vendor will not be considered for award.
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INSTRUCTIONS for
CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE
Attachment C-1
1. If you have a conflict of interest in doing business with the City of Irving, use Attachment
C-2, Conflict of Interest questionnaire Conflicts of interest are addressed in Texas Local
Government Code, Chapter 176.
2. You may consult your attorney on questions arising from the reading of Texas Local
Government Code, Chapter 176, and you may contact the Texas Ethics Commission at
512-463-5800 or 800-325-8506.
3. If you complete Attachment C-2, Conflict of Interest questionnaire:

Put the name of bidder and name of company in block #1.

If any person employed by bidder or bidder’s company has any known business
conflicts, other than previous contracts awarded through a competitive bidding
process, or has an existing relationship with any employee of the City of Irving,
list that information in blocks No. 3, #4 and/or #5 as appropriate.

Sign in block #6.
4. COI form is good for one year, and must be re-filed if conflict still exists.
5. Listings of City elected officials and local government officers may be found on the
City’s website: www.cityofIrving.org.
6. A person failing to file a Conflict of Interest questionnaire, when required by Local
Government Code, Chapter 176, commits a Class C misdemeanor.
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Attachment C-2
FORM CIQ
CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE
For vendor or other person doing business with local governmental entity
This questionnaire is being filed in accordance with chapter 176 of the Local
Government Code by a person doing business with the governmental entity.
OFFICE USE ONLY
Date Received
By law this questionnaire must be filed with the records administrator of the
local government not later than the 7th business day after the date the person
becomes aware of facts that require the statement to be filed.
See Section 176.006, Local Government Code.
A person commits an offense if the person violates Section 176.006, Local
Government Code. An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor.
1
2
Name of person doing business with local governmental entity.

Check this box if you are filing an update to a previously filed questionnaire.
(The law requires that you file an updated completed questionnaire with the appropriate filing authority not later than
September 1 of the year for which an activity described in Section 176.006(a), Local Government Code, is pending and not
later than the 7th business day after the date the originally filed questionnaire becomes incomplete or inaccurate.)
3
Describe each affiliation or business relationship with an employee or contractor of the local governmental entity
who makes recommendations to a local government officer of the governmental entity with respect to expenditures
of money.
4
Describe each affiliation or business relationship with a person who is a local government officer and who appoints
or employs a local government officer of the local governmental entity that is the subject of this questionnaire.
Adopted 01/13/2006
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CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE
FORM
For vendor or other person doing business with local governmental entity
5
CIQ
Page 2
Name of local government officer with whom filer has affiliation or business relationship. (Complete this section
only if the answer to A, B, or C is YES.
This section, item 5 including subparts A, B, C & D, must be completed for each officer with whom the filer has affiliation or
other relationship. Attach additional pages to this Form CIQ as necessary.
A. Is the local government officer named in this section receiving or likely to receive taxable income from the filer of the
questionnaire?
 Yes
 No
B. Is the filer of the questionnaire receiving or likely to receive taxable income from or at the direction of the local
government officer named in this section AND the taxable income is not from the local governmental entity?
 Yes
 No
C. Is the filer of this questionnaire affiliated with a corporation or other business entity that the local government officer
serves as an officer or director, or holds an ownership of 10 percent or more?
 Yes
 No
D. Describe each affiliation or business relationship.
6
Describe any other affiliation or business relationship that might cause a conflict.
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____________________________________________________
Signature of person doing business with the governmental entity
___________________
Date
Adopted 01/13/2006
ITB #139M-15F
Printed Name of Bidder_________________________________
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Federal Debarment Certification
Attachment C-3
Under Executive Order 12549, bidders and proposers must complete the following certification in
order to receive a contract or award in which Federal dollars are utilized. Bidders or proposers who
are debarred or suspended by the Federal government are ineligible to receive award. City of Irving
staff will verify accuracy of this certification.
PLEASE CHECK APPROPRIATE SPACES:
To the best of my knowledge and belief,
(1) The bidder/proposer and/or any of its principals (check one)
are or
not
presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, or declared ineligible for
the award of contracts by any Federal agency; and

 are
(2) The bidder/proposer and/or any of its principals (check one)
have or
 have not
within a three-year period preceding this offer, been convicted of or had a civil
judgment rendered against them for; commission of fraud or a criminal offense in
connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a Federal, state or
local government contract or subcontract; violation of Federal or state antitrust
statutes relating to the submission of proposers; or commission of embezzlement,
theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false
statements, tax evasion, or receiving stolen property; and
(check one)  are or
 are not
presently indicted for, or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a Government
entity with, commission of any of these offenses.
Company Name
Signature
Title
Date
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
PREVAILING WAGES RATE FOR ENGINEERING
(HIGHWAY/HEAVY AND PAVING AND UTILITIES) CONSTRUCTION
Attachment C-5
The minimum wage rate schedule as adopted by the Irving City Council (council
resolution no. 5-24-07-192) and contained in the Specifications and Contract Documents
shall be the prevailing minimum wage rate schedule for all work to be performed in this
contract. The Contractor and Sub-Contractors shall conform to the minimum wage rate
schedule as specified herein.
CLASSIFICATION
PREVAILING RATE
AIR TOOL OPERATOR .................................................................................................................. 10.06
ASPHALT DISTRIBUTOR OPERATOR ........................................................................................ 13.99
ASPHALT PAVING MACHINE OPERATOR .................................................................................. 12.78
ASPHALT RAKER .......................................................................................................................... 11.01
ASPHALT SHOVELER ..................................................................................................................... 8.80
BATCHING PLANT WEIGHER ...................................................................................................... 14.15
BROOM OR SWEEPER OPERATOR ............................................................................................. 9.88
BULLDOZER OPERATOR ............................................................................................................. 13.22
CARPENTER.................................................................................................................................. 12.80
CONCRETE FINISHER, PAVING .................................................................................................. 12.85
CONCRETE FINISHER, STRUCTURES ....................................................................................... 13.27
CONCRETE PAVING CURBING MACHINE OPERATOR ............................................................ 12.00
CONCRETE PAVING FINISHING MACHING OPERATOR .......................................................... 13.63
CONCRETE PAVING JOINT SEALER OPERATOR ..................................................................... 12.50
CONCRETE PAVING SAW OPERATOR ...................................................................................... 13.56
CONCRETE PAVING SPREADER OPERATOR ........................................................................... 14.50
CONCRETE RUBBER ................................................................................................................... 10.61
CRANE, CLAMSHELL, BACKHOE, DERRICK, DRAGLINE, SHOVEL, OPERATOR .................. 14.12
ELECTRICIAN ................................................................................................................................ 18.12
FLAGGER ......................................................................................................................................... 8.43
FORM BUILDER/SETTER, STRUCTURES .................................................................................. 11.63
FORM SETTER, PAVING & CURB................................................................................................ 11.83
FOUNDATION DRILL OPERATOR, CRAWLER MOUNTED ........................................................ 13.67
FOUNDATION DRILL OPERATOR, TRUCK MOUNTED.............................................................. 16.30
FRONT END LOADER OPERATOR.............................................................................................. 12.62
LABORER, COMMON ...................................................................................................................... 9.18
LABORER, UTILITY ....................................................................................................................... 10.65
MECHANIC ..................................................................................................................................... 16.97
MILLING MACHINE OPERATOR, FINE GRADE .......................................................................... 11.83
MIXER OPERATOR ....................................................................................................................... 11.58
MOTOR GRADER OPERATOR, FINE GRADE ............................................................................ 15.20
MOTOR GRADER OPERATOR, ROUGH ..................................................................................... 14.50
OILER ............................................................................................................................................. 14.98
PAINTER, STRUCTURES ............................................................................................................. 13.17
PAVEMENT MARKING MACHINE OPERATOR ........................................................................... 10.04
PIPELAYER .................................................................................................................................... 11.04
REINFORCING STEEL SETTER, PAVING ................................................................................... 14.86
REINFORCING STEEL SETTER, STRUCTURE .......................................................................... 16.29
ROLLER OPERATOR, PNEUMATIC, SELF-PROPELLED ........................................................... 11.07
ROLLER OPERATOR, STEEL WHEEL, FLAT WHEEL/TAMPING .............................................. 10.92
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PREVAILING WAGE RATES FOR ENGINEERING
PAGE 2
ROLLER OPERATOR, STEEL WHEEL, PLANT MIX PAVEMENT ............................................... 11.28
SCRAPER OPERATOR ................................................................................................................. 11.42
SERVICER ..................................................................................................................................... 12.32
SLIP FORM MACHINE OPERATOR ............................................................................................. 12.33
SPREADER BOX OPERATOR ...................................................................................................... 10.92
TRACTOR OPERATOR, CRAWLER TYPE .................................................................................. 12.60
TRACTOR OPERATOR, PNEUMATIC .......................................................................................... 12.91
TRAVELING MIXER OPERATOR.................................................................................................. 12.03
TRUCK DRIVER, LOWBOY-FLOAT .............................................................................................. 14.93
TRUCK DRIVER, SINGLE AXLE, HEAVY ..................................................................................... 11.47
TRUCK DRIVER, SINGLE AXLE, LIGHT ...................................................................................... 10.91
TRUCK DRIVER, TANDEM AXLE, SEMI-TRAILER ...................................................................... 11.75
TRUCK DRIVER, TRANSIT-MIX.................................................................................................... 12.08
WAGON DRILL, BORING MACHINE, POST HOLE DRILLER OPERATOR ................................ 14.00
WELDER ........................................................................................................................................ 13.57
WORK ZONE BARRICADE SERVICER ........................................................................................ 10.09
APPRENTICES' PAY - ALL TRADES AND CRAFTS:
The minimum rate for apprentices shall be in accordance with the
scale determined by an approved apprenticeship program or $1.00 per hour
less than journeyman's rates, whichever is lower. An approved apprenticeship
program is one approved by the U. S. Department of Labor Bureau of
Apprenticeship Training, and only apprentices enrolled in an approved
program may be paid apprenticeship rates.
BASE PER DIEM RATE:
Hours worked per day times base hourly rate.
MULTIPLIERS FOR OVER TIME RATES:
1.
Overtime rate:
Base hourly rate times 1.5
2.
Holidays recognized by City of Irving:
Base hourly rate times 1.5
APPRENTICES' PAY - ALL TRADES AND CRAFTS:
Prevailing wage rates for Dallas County, Texas per the U.S. Department of Labor as of February 9, 2007.
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INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
Attachment D-3
At his own expense, contractor shall procure and maintain for the duration of the proposed contract,
insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from, or in
connection with, the performance of the work hereunder by the contractor, his agents, representatives,
employees, or subcontractors. Said insurance shall be in the type(s) and minimum(s) listed below.
Workers’ Compensation and Employers’ Liability
Workers’ Compensation Insurance with statutory limits as required by the Labor Code of the State
of Texas and Employers’ Liability Insurance with minimum limits of $100,000 per each accident,
$500,000 disease policy limit, and $100,000 occupational disease per employee.
Workers’ Compensation coverage shall be based on proper reporting of classification codes and
payroll amounts and filing of any coverage agreements which meet the statutory requirements of
the Texas Labor Code and shall apply to all employees of the contractor providing services under
the proposed contract.
Commercial General Liability Insurance
Commercial General Liability minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury,
personal injury, and property damage. Aggregate Policy minimum limit of $1,000,000 will include
coverage for, but is not limited to, Premises-Operations, Broad Form Contractual Liability, Broad
Form Property Damage, Products and Completed Operations, Personal Injury, Independent
Contractors and Contractual Liability, Use of Contractors and Subcontractors, and Explosion
Collapse and Underground (XCU) Coverage as applicable. An aggregate loss limit per project
endorsement will also be required. Coverage under this policy shall be on an “occurrence” basis.
The Commercial General Liability (Public) insurance policy shall include an endorsement
"Amendment Aggregate Limit of Insurance per Project". The endorsement shall preserve the
entire aggregate required in the Commercial General Liability (Public) insurance policy for the
exclusive use in this contract. As an alternative to the endorsement, the contractor can purchase
an Owner's and Contractor's Protective Liability Insurance policy for the project. The Commercial
General Liability (Public) insurance policy shall be on an "Occurrence" basis. The Contractor
shall be required to have additional insurance for all work performed within railroad R.O.W. as
required by the owner of such R.O.W. and said insurance shall be in addition to the insurance
amount required in sub-paragraph (A).
Business Automobile Liability Insurance
Automobile Liability Insurance with a coverage minimum of $1,000,000 Combined Single Limit.
Coverage shall include all owned, hired, and non-owned vehicles used in performance of the
proposed contract. The combined coverage limits of this insurance shall include bodily injury
(including death) and property damage.
Builders Risk
Builders Risk Insurance for structures being erected which cover such items as equipment,
supplies, and materials used by contractor at each building and/or structure under construction
as stipulated in the contract. Coverage under this policy shall be on an all-risk basis. City of
Irving shall be shown as loss payee on a completed value form with insurance coverage equal to
the completed value of the structure.
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By submitting a bid or proposal without previously approved exceptions, contractor agrees to the following
general provisions. Requests for exceptions to general provisions and/or coverages must be submitted at
least one week prior to bid due date. Exceptions must be approved in writing by City’s representative prior
to bid or proposal submission. The City will not accept requests for exceptions after bids have been
received.
General Provisions
1. SCOPE – These provisions apply to all contracted vendors unless specifically exempted in the
proposed contract. Coverage shall state that the Contractor’s insurance shall apply separately to
each insured against whose claim is made, or suit is brought, except to the limits of the insured’s
liability.
2. COVERAGE APPLICATION – Contractor’s insurance must be primary as respect to the City,
its officers, employees, elected officials, appointees, and volunteers and noncontributory with any
other insurance, including self-insurance, maintained by the City for its benefit. Any failure to
comply with reporting provisions of the policy shall not affect coverage provided to the City.
3. DEDUCTIBLES AND SELF-INSURED RETENTIONS – Any deductibles or self-insured
retentions must be disclosed to the City. The City reserves the right to review the insurance
obtained by the contractor, in comparison to the requirements specified in this section.
4. ADDITIONAL INSURED – The City of Irving, including its officers, officials, employees, Boards
and Commissions, and volunteers shall be named as an additional insured by endorsement to
the coverage listed herein, excluding Workers’ Compensation and Employers’ Liability (for which
a waiver of subrogation is required to be issued in favor of the City), with regard to the insured’s
activities as required by written contract. The coverage shall contain no special limitations on the
scope of protection afforded to the City, and all premiums arising from the coverage herein shall
be the responsibility of the insured.
5. COVERAGE CONTINUATION AND CANCELLATION -- In the event any insurance policy
shown on the certificate(s) of insurance has an expiration date prior to the completion of the
contract, the contractor shall furnish the City proof of identical continued coverage no later than
thirty days prior to the expiration date shown on the certificate. Failure to maintain continuous
coverage during the term of the proposed contract, or failure to provide proof of coverage at any
time during the term of the contract, may result in cessation of work and/or termination of the
contract. Coverage shall not be canceled, non-renewed, or materially altered except after thirty
days prior written notice by certified mail (return receipt requested) to Purchasing Manager, 845
W. Irving Blvd., Irving, Texas 75060.
6. SUBROGATION – Contractor must waive all rights of subrogation against the City of Irving for
bodily injury (including death), property damage, or any other loss arising from work performed
by the vendor for the City.
7. SUBCONTRACTORS – Without limiting any of the other obligations or liabilities of the
contractor, the contractor shall require each subcontractor performing work under the proposed
contract to maintain, during the term of the contract, levels of insurance that are necessary and
appropriate for the services being provided, comply with all applicable laws, and are consistent
with industry standards. The subcontractor’s liability insurance shall name the Contractor and
City as additional insured. The Contractor shall obtain and monitor the certificates of insurance
from each subcontractor. The Contractor must retain the certificates of insurance for the duration
of the contract and shall have the responsibility of enforcing insurance requirements among its
subcontractors. The City shall be entitled, upon request and without expense, to receive copies
of these certificates.
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8. RESPONSIBILITY – Approval, disapproval, or failure to act by the City regarding any
insurance supplied by the contractor or its subcontractors shall not relieve the contractor of full
responsibility or liability for damages and accidents as set forth in the contract documents.
9. ACCEPTABILITY – The City retains the right to approve the acceptability of insurers. As a
general rule, the City will accept insurers authorized to transact business in the State of Texas
with an A. M. Best rating of “A- VI “or better.
10. PAYMENT OF PREMIUMS – Companies issuing insurance policies shall have no recourse
against the City for payment of any premiums or assessments for any deductibles which are the
sole responsibility and liability of the contractor.
11. INDEMNIFICATION – The contractor agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City
of Irving, its officers, agents, employees, appointees, and volunteers against any and all claims,
lawsuits, judgments, costs and expenses for personal injury (including death), property damage,
or other harm for which recovery of damages is sought, suffered by any person or persons, that
may arise out of or be occasioned by contractor’s breach of any of the terms or provisions of this
contract, or by any negligent or strictly liable act or omission of contractor, its officers, agents,
employees, or subcontractors, in the performance of this contract; except that the indemnity
provided for in this paragraph shall not apply to any liability resulting from the sole negligence or
fault of the City, its officers, agents, or employees, and in the event of joint and concurrent
negligence or fault of contractor and City, responsibility and indemnity, if any, shall be apportioned
comparatively in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, without waiving any
governmental immunity available to the City under Texas law and without waiving any defenses
of the parties under Texas law. The provisions of this paragraph are solely for the benefit of the
parties hereto and are not intended to create or grant any rights, contractual or otherwise, to any
other person or entity.
Proof of Insurance
1. To show ability to meet these insurance requirements, bidders should submit insurance
affidavit (Attachment D-4) as part of their response to this solicitation.
2. Upon notice of award, awarded contractor must submit to the City of Irving, within fourteen
calendar days, proof of all insurance coverages required by this solicitation.
3. Proof of insurance shall be furnished to the City on the ACORD certificate form, provided the
appropriate endorsements for Additional Insured, Amendment of Aggregate Limits per Project
and Amendment of Cancellation with 30-day notice are included.
4. The contractor must provide copy of the Declaration Page of the policy with all relevant policy
endorsements, including endorsement showing City of Irving as Additional Insured, within
fourteen calendar days of request. Copy must be signed by the contractor and notarized.
5. Required proof of insurance must be provided by awarded contractor before the City will
authorize any work to be performed under this proposed contract.
6. The City reserves the right to request a complete copy of all insurance policies at any time.
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AFFIDAVIT FOR INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
Attachment D-4
To Be Completed By Insurance Agent/Broker and Bidder
Section 1 I, the undersigned Agent/Broker, reviewed the insurance requirements contained in
Solicitation #139M-15F. If the Bidder listed below is awarded a contract by the City of Irving for
this solicitation, I will furnish the City, within fifteen calendar days of notification of award, an
insurance certificate and Declaration Page with Endorsements to show that all insurance
requirements have been met, including naming the City of Irving as additional insured.
Agent’s Name:
Agency Name:
Address:
City/State/ZIP:
Telephone No: (
) ___________ E-mail Address: __________________________
Bidder’s Name/Company:
Name of ITB: Facility Dimming System Upgrade for the Irving Arts Center
Insurance Agent/Broker Signature: ___________________________ Date: ___________
Section 2 If the above fifteen day requirement is not met, the City of Irving has the right to reject
this bid and award the contract to the next lowest bidder meeting specifications or to the next
most favorable proposal. Questions concerning these requirements, and requests for exceptions,
must be submitted by date included in Bidders Instructions.
By submitting a bid and signing below I affirm the following: I am aware of all costs to provide the required insurance, will do so pending
contract award, and will provide a valid insurance certificate meeting all requirements and policy endorsement within fifteen calendar days of
notification of award. I further agree to the indemnification statement listed in the insurance requirements.
Signature: ______________________________________ Date: ____________________
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INDEMNIFICATION BY CONTRACTOR
Attachment D-6
The contractor agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Irving, its
officers, agents, employees, appointees and volunteers against any and all claims,
lawsuits, judgments, costs and expenses for personal injury (including death), property
damage or other harm for which recovery of damages is sought, suffered by any person
or persons, that may arise out of or be occasioned by contractor’s breach of any of the
terms or provisions of this contract, or by any negligent or strictly liable act or omission
of contractor, its officers, agents, employees, or subcontractors, in the performance of this
contract; except that the indemnity provided for in this paragraph shall not apply to any
liability resulting from the sole negligence or fault of the City, its officers, agents or
employees, and in the event of joint and concurrent negligence or fault of contractor and
City, responsibility and indemnity, if any, shall be apportioned comparatively in
accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, without waiving any governmental
immunity available to the City under Texas law and without waiving any defenses of the
parties under Texas law. The provisions of this paragraph are solely for the benefit of the
parties hereto and are not intended to create or grant any rights, contractual or otherwise,
to any other person or entity.
Contractor further agrees to defend, at its own expense, and on behalf of City and in the
name of City, any claim or litigation brought in connection with any such injury, death, or
damage.
The liability that is assumed by Contractor under the terms of this paragraph shall not
exceed the sum of the required amount of liability coverage to be carried by the Contractor
under this contract,.
CONTRACTOR (Company Name) _________________________________________
SIGNATURE __________________________________________________________
PRINTED NAME _______________________________________________________
PRINTED TITLE _______________________________________________________
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ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENT & COMPLIANCE
Attachment E-1
In January, 2009, the Irving City Council adopted an environmental policy, acknowledging
that it is our financial, social, and environmental responsibility to our citizens to ensure a
greater future for Irving and its residents.
The City of Irving is committed to becoming an environmentally sustainable community
by providing leadership to conserve, protect, and improve the environment for the benefit
of our citizens. The City will integrate sustainable social, economic and environmental
objectives into decision-making processes to maintain high standards of living, social
harmony, and environmental quality.
Because the City of Irving is committed to protecting the environment and becoming a
successful environmentally sustainable community, it is essential that environmental
considerations be a part of all City activities and operations. This commitment is
demonstrated through;
Compliance
Environmental Sustainability
Continued Improvement
Pollution Prevention
As a contactor/vendor/consultant for the City of Irving your environmental performance is
critical in meeting the City’s commitment to protect the environment and comply with all
environmental laws and regulations.
It is your responsibility as a contractor to know which of the many laws, ordinances, and
regulations relating to the protection of the environment relate to the work you are doing for
the City of Irving. It is also your responsibility as a contractor to comply with all applicable
laws and ensure all requirements imposed by these laws are met
The City of Irving has is committed to being a good steward of the environment.
We expect your commitment, as a City contractor, vendor, or consultant, to the
same goal.
Current information about the City’s various green initiatives may be found on the City’s
website at http://www.cityofIrving.org/begreen.
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ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
Attachment E-2
Recognizing the importance of exercising positive environmental stewardship, The City of Irving
is pro-active in encouraging environmentally-sound practices in our operations and among our
residents, businesses, and suppliers. Please review the specifications or scope of work for this
solicitation for any environmental requirements.
Check any of the following which apply to your business operation, and list details:
_____
Recycling
_____ Energy Efficiency Practices
_____ Environmentally Preferred
_____ Water/Energy Conservation
_____ Air Quality/Emissions
_____ Disposal Practices
_____ Other Environmentally Friendly Practices
Bidder:
ITB #139M-15F
Date
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GOOD FAITH EFFORT PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Attachment F-1
All bid documents and proposal packages must include the signed GFE affidavit affirming the
bidder/proposer’s intent to comply with the City’s Good Faith Effort program. Unless otherwise indicated in
the ITB documents, no other GFE documentation will be required at time of bid or submission. Upon
notification of intent to recommend award of contract, the apparent low bidder/most advantageous proposer
has up to five (5) business days to submit the appropriate GFE forms to the City’s M/WBE Program
Administrator. Required GFE forms must be submitted prior to award by City Council.
The GFE forms are:





GFE-1
GFE-2
GFE-3
GFE-4
GFE-5
Good Faith Effort Affidavit (included as Attachment F-2)
Schedule of M/WBE Participation
Good Faith Effort Log
Intent to Perform as a Sub-Contractor
Payment Report
NOTE: Forms GFE-2 thru GFE-5 are available on the City’s website in the Purchasing
section, under “Forms.”
1. All bidders or proposers must submit form GFE-1, Good Faith Effort Affidavit.
2. Prime contractors who are tentatively recommended for award and who will
meet or exceed the GFE goal must submit the following additional forms:
GFE-2 Schedule of M/WBE Participation
GFE-4 Intent to Perform as Sub-Contractor (one for each sub-contractor)
3. Prime contractors who are tentatively recommended for award and who will
NOT meet or exceed the GFE goal must submit the following form:
GFE-3 Good Faith Effort Log
In addition, if the contractor has partial participation toward the
goal, the following forms are also submitted:
GFE-2 Schedule of M/WBE Participation
GFE-4 Intent to Perform as Sub-Contractor (one for each sub-contractor)
4. The awarded contractor will submit the following form monthly to verify that
the sub-contracting work is being done as agreed upon:
GFE-5 Payment Report
For any GFE communication: Call 972-721-3753 or 972-721-2631
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GOOD FAITH EFFORT AFFIDAVIT
Attachment F-2
On January 11, 2007, the Irving City Council adopted a policy to equitably and conscientiously include
Minority- and Women-owned Business Enterprises (M/WBE’s) in the City procurement process for all basic
goods, services, professional services, and construction solicitations. The City and its contractors shall not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, or sex in the award and performance of
contracts. In consideration of this policy, the City of Irving has implemented the Good Faith Effort (GFE)
Program.
M/WBE Participation Goals
The GFE Plan establishes subcontracting goals for all prospective bidders, proposers, and submitters to
ensure a reasonable degree of M/WBE participation in City contracts. It is the goal of the City of Irving that
a certain percentage of work under each contract be executed by one or more M/WBEs.
The following M/WBE participation goals have been established without consideration for a specific ethnicity
or gender:
Construction
20.00%
Professional
Services
20.00%
Architectural & Engineering
5.00%
Other
Services
5.00%
Goods
50.00%
The apparent low bidder/most advantageous proposer shall agree to meet the established goals or must
demonstrate and document a “good faith effort” to include M/WBEs in subcontracting opportunities. The
apparent low bidder/most advantageous proposer who fails to adequately document good faith efforts to
subcontract or purchase significant material supplies from M/WBEs may be denied award of the contract
by the City based on the contractor’s failure to be a “responsive” proposer or bidder.
By signing below, I agree to provide the City of Irving with a completed copy of all forms
required by Good Faith Effort Program. I understand that if I fail to provide all of the
required documents within five (5) business days after notification, my bid or proposal
may be deemed “non-responsive” and I may be denied award of the contract.
Solicitation: #139M-15F
Date _____________________________
Name of Company
____________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________
____________________________________
Printed Name of Certifying Official of Company
Title
___________________________________
Signature of Certifying Official of Company
______________________________
Phone Number
Form GFE-1
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BID BOND for CONSTRUCTION
Attachment G-1
An acceptable bid bond, certified check or cashier's check (bid security) payable without recourse
to the order of the City of Irving, Texas, in an amount not less than five percent of the amount of
the bid must accompany each bid as a guarantee that, if awarded the contract, the bidder will
enter into a contract within ten (10) days of the presentation of such contract to the bidder by the
City. The bid bond must be on a form acceptable to City and the bonding company supplying the
bid bond must be authorized to do business in the State of Texas.
Bond rating must be A- or better.
The bid security submitted with each bid shall be considered as the amount of the liquidated
damages which the City of Irving will sustain by the failure, neglect or refusal of the bidder to
execute and deliver the agreement should the contract be awarded him.
If the bidder defaults in executing the agreement within ten (10) days after presentation of the
contract to him, the bid security shall become the property of the City of Irving.
Bidder warrants that the bid he submits has been checked for mathematical correctness and same
is correct. Bidder agrees that should he desire to withdraw his bid after bid opening because of a
mathematical mistake that the City of Irving may retain the bid security as liquidated damages and
not as penalty, and the bidder hereby waives any legal defense available to bidder for such
mistake. (i.e. unilateral mistake).
The bid bond shall be retained by the City of Irving as liquidated damages in the event the
successful bidder, after the award, fails to comply with the terms of this solicitation.
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BONDING REQUIREMENTS for CONSTRUCTION
Attachment G-3
Performance and Payment Bonds
Within 15 days of the award of this bid, the successful bidder will be required to post Performance &
Payment Bonds in the aggregate amount of $100,000.00 for the duration of this contract, and the cost of
such bonds must be absorbed by the bidder. Bonding must be made by a bonding company authorized
to do business in the State of Texas, on the Treasury Department’s list of approved sureties, using the
City of Irving’s bonding form(s), and having a designated Resident Agent residing in Dallas County, Texas.
Bond rating must be A- or better.
PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING
1.
Complete legal name of bidder’s business _____________________________________________
2. Surety company’s legal name (must be an insurance company, not an insurance agent)
This is company providing performance and payment bonds for bidder.
_______________________________________________________________________________
3. Surety’s address _________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
4. Surety’s state of incorporation _______________________________________________________
5. Name of Attorney-in-Fact for the Surety Company.
___________________________________________________________________________
6. Name and address of the Resident Agent of the Surety Company in Dallas County, Texas (This
name must be the name of a person residing in Dallas County, Texas and the address must be a
street address and not a Post Office box number.)
AFFIDAVIT
SUBMIT THIS COMPLETED PAGE SIGNED BY YOUR SURETY COMPANY (OR SIMILAR
STATEMENT SIGNED BY YOUR SURETY COMPANY) AND TURN IN WITH BID OR
PROPOSAL
Notice of Intent to Bond or similar documentation from approved surety company indicating that
bidder can acquire bonding upon award.
Surety Company Signature: ____________________________ Date: ___________
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PERFORMANCE BOND
Attachment G-4
BOND No.
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF DALLAS
}
}
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That ________________________________________
(contractor’s company) of the City of ___________________ County of _____________________, and the State of
____________________, as principal and __________________________________________ (surety company)
authorized under the laws of the State of Texas to act as surety on bonds for principals, are held and firmly bond unto
City of Irving (Owner), in the penal sum of ________________________________________________Dollars
($________________________________) for the payment whereof, the said Principal and Surety bind themselves,
and their heirs, administrators, executors, successors, and assigns, jointly and severally, by these presents:
WHEREAS, the Principal has entered into a certain written contract with the Owner, for the
_________________________________________________________________________ (name of project) which
contract is hereby referred to and made part hereof as fully and to the same extent as if copied at length herein.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH, that if the said Principal shall
faithfully perform the said Contract and shall in all respects duly and faithfully observe and perform all and singular
the covenants, conditions and agreements in and by said contract agreed and covenanted by the Principal to be
observed and performed, and according to the true intent and meaning of said Contract and the Plans and
Specifications hereto annexed, then this obligation shall be void; otherwise to remain in full force and effect:
“PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that this bond is executed pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 2253 of the Texas
Government Code for Public Works as amended and all liabilities on this bond shall be determined in accordance
with the provisions of said Chapter to the same extent as if it were copied at length herein.”
Surety, for value received, stipulates and agrees that no change, extension of time, alteration or addition to
the terms of the contract, or to the work performed thereunder, or the plans, specifications, or drawings accompanying
the same, shall in any way affect its obligation on this bonds, and it does hereby waive notice of any such change,
extension of time, alteration or addition to the terms of the contract, or to the work to be performed thereunder.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the said Principal and Surety have signed and sealed this
instrument this __________________ day of ___________________________ 20_________.
Principal
Surety
By
By
Title
Title______________________
Address
Address
The name and address of the Resident Agent of Surety is:
_________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
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PAYMENT BOND
Attachment G-5
BOND No.
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF DALLAS
}
}
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That ________________________________________
(contractor’s company) of the City of __________________ County of ______________________, and the State of
____________________, as principal, and _________________________________________ (surety company)
authorized under the laws of the State of Texas to act as surety on bonds for principals, are held and firmly bond unto
the
City
of
Irving
(Owner),
in
the
penal
sum
of
____________________________Dollars
($___________________________) for the payment whereof, the said Principal and Surety bind themselves, and their
heirs, administrators, executors, successors, and assigns, jointly and severally, by these presents:
WHEREAS, the Principal has entered into a certain written contract with the Owner, for the
_________________________________________________________________________ (name of project) which
contract is hereby referred to and made part hereof as fully and to the same extent as if copied at length herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH, that if the said Principal shall pay
all claimants supplying labor and material to him or a subcontractor in the prosecution of the work provided for in said
contract, then, this obligation shall be void; otherwise to remain in full force and effect:
“PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that this bond is executed pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 2253 of the Texas
Government Code for Public Works as amended and all liabilities on this bond shall be determined in accordance with
the provisions of said Chapter to the same extent as if it were copied at length herein.”
Surety, for value received, stipulates and agrees that no change, extension of time, alteration or addition to
the terms of the contract, or to the work performed thereunder, or the plans, specifications, or drawings accompanying
the same, shall in any way affect its obligation on this bond, and it does hereby waive notice of any such change,
extension of time, alteration or addition to the terms of the contract, or to the work to be performed thereunder.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the said Principal and Surety have signed and sealed this instrument this
__________________ day of ___________________________ 20_________.
Principal
Surety
By
By
Title
Title
Address
Address
The name and address of the Resident Agent of Surety is: _________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
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MAINTENANCE BOND
Attachment G-6
STATE OF TEXAS
§
COUNTY OF
§
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: THAT
________________________________________________________________,
as Principal and _______________________________________________________________________________,
a corporation organized under the laws of __________________________________________________,
as Sureties, do hereby expressly acknowledge themselves to be held and bound to pay unto the City of
Irving, a municipal corporation, chartered by virtue of a special act of legislature of the State of Texas, at
Irving, Dallas County, Texas the sum of _____________________________ dollars ($______________),
for the payment of which sum will truly be made unto said City of Irving, and its successors, and said
Principal and Sureties do hereby bind themselves, their assigns and successors jointly and severally.
THIS obligation is conditioned; however, that whereas, the said
has this day entered into a written contract with the said City of
Irving to build and construct ________________________________________, which contract and the
plans and specifications therein mentioned, adopted by the City of Irving are hereby expressly made a part
thereof as though the same were written embodied herein.
WHEREAS, under the plans, specifications, and contract, it is provided that the Contractor will
maintain and keep in good repair, the work herein contracted to be done and performed, for a period of two
(2) years from the date of the acceptance of said work, and to do all necessary repairing and/or
reconstructing in whole or in part of said improvements that should be occasioned by settlement of
foundation, defective workmanship or materials furnished in the construction or any part thereof or any of
the accessories thereto constructed by the Contractor. It being understood that the purpose of this section
is to cover all defective conditions arising by reason of defective material and charge the same against the
said Contractor, and Sureties on this obligation, and the said Contractor Sureties hereon shall be subject
to the liquidation damages mentioned in said contract for each day’s failure on its part to comply with the
terms of said provisions of said contract. Now, therefore, if the said Contractor shall keep and perform its
said agreement to maintain said work and keep the same in repair for the said maintenance period of two
(2) years, as provided, then these presents shall be null and void, and have not further effect, but if default
shall be made by said Contractor in the performance of its contract to so maintain and repair said work,
then these presents shall have full force and effect, and said City of Irving shall have and recover from the
said Contractor and its Principal and Sureties damages in the premises, as provided; and it is further agreed
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that this obligation shall be continuing one against the Principal and Sureties, hereon, and that successive
recoveries may be and had hereon for successive branches until the full amount shall have been exhausted;
and it is further understood that the obligation herein to maintain said work shall continue throughout said
maintenance period, and the same shall not be changed, diminished or in any manner affected from any
cause during said time.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, said ___________________________________________________
has caused these presents to be executed by _____________________________________________
and the said
has caused these presents to be executed by its attorney in fact
and the said attorney in fact,
day of
, has hereunto set his hand, the
, 2______.
Principal
Surety
By
By
Title
Title
Address
Address
The name and address of the Resident Agent of Surety is:
NOTE:
Date of Maintenance Bond must not be prior to date of the contract.
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NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION LAW CENTER, INC.
STANDARD FIXED PRICE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN
OWNER AND CONTRACTOR
NCLC DOCUMENT I
1992 EDITION
(City of Irving Revisions 7/94, 1/99, 4/02)
Attachment H-6
STANDARD FIXED PRICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN
OWNER AND CONTRACTOR
This Agreement is made by and between the City of Irving, Texas, a home-rule
municipality (hereinafter referred to as the "Owner") and
Contractor
(hereinafter referred to as the "Contractor") under seal for construction of
Facility Dimming System Upgrade at Irving Arts Center
ITB #139M-15F
(hereinafter referred to as the "Project"), the Owner and the Contractor hereby
agreeing as follows:
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ARTICLE I
THE CONTRACT AND THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
1.1
THE CONTRACT
1.1.1
The Contract between the Owner and the Contractor, of which this Agreement is a part, consists of the
Contract Documents. It shall be effective on the date this Agreement is executed by the last party to execute it.
1.2.
THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
1.2.1
The Contract Documents consist of this Agreement, the Requirements and Instructions to Bidders, the
Project Manual, the Specifications, the Drawings, all Change Orders and Field Orders issued hereafter, any other
amendments hereto executed by the parties hereafter, together with the following (if any):
Documents not enumerated in this Paragraph 1.2.1 are not Contract Documents and do not form part of this Contract.
1.3
ENTIRE AGREEMENT
1.3.1
This Contract, together with the Contractor's performance and payment bonds for the Project, constitute
the entire and exclusive agreement between the Owner and the Contractor with reference to the Project. Specifically,
but without limitation, this Contract supersedes any bid documents and all prior written or oral communications,
representations and negotiations, if any, between the Owner and Contractor.
1.4
NO PRIVITY WITH OTHERS
1.4.1
Nothing contained in this Contract shall create, or be interpreted to create, privity or any other contractual
agreement between the Owner and any person or entity other than the Contractor.
1.5
INTENT AND INTERPRETATION
1.5.1
The intent of this Contract is to require complete, correct and timely execution of the Work. Any Work
that may be required, implied or inferred by the Contract Documents, or any one or more of them, as necessary to
produce the intended result shall be provided by the Contractor for the Contract Price.
1.5.2
This Contract is intended to be an integral whole and shall be interpreted as internally consistent. What
is required by any one Contract Document shall be considered as required by the Contract.
1.5.3
When a word, term or phrase is used in this Contract, it shall be interpreted or construed, first, as defined
herein; second, if not defined, according to its generally accepted meaning in the construction industry; and third, if
there is no generally accepted meaning in the construction industry, according to its common and customary usage.
1.5.4
The words "include", "includes", or "including", as used in this Contract, shall be deemed to be followed
by the phrase, "without limitation".
1.5.4.1 The term "product" includes materials, systems, and equipment.
1.5.4.2 The term "furnish" means supply and deliver to the Project Site, ready for unloading, unpacking, assembly,
installation, and similar operations.
1.5.4.3 The term "install" describes operations at the Project Site including the actual unloading, temporary storage,
unpacking, assembly, erecting, placing, anchoring, applying, working to dimension, finishing, curing, protecting,
cleaning, and similar operations.
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1.5.4.4 The term "provide" means to furnish and install, complete and ready for the intended use.
1.5.4.5 Sections of Division 1 - General Requirements govern the execution of all sections of the specifications.
1.5.4.6 Summary paragraphs placed at the beginning of the Sections present a brief indication of the principal Work
included in that Section, but do not limit Work to subject mentioned nor purport to itemize Work that may be included.
1.5.4.7 The words "approved", "inspected", "directed", "selected" and similar words and phrases shall be presumed
to be followed by "by Architect". The words "satisfactory", "submitted", "reported", and similar words and phrases
shall be presumed to be followed by "to Architect".
1.5.4.8 Instructions, directions and requirements as specified shall be considered to be followed by the phrase "unless
otherwise specified or indicated”
1.5.5
The specification herein of any act, failure, refusal, omission, event, occurrence or condition as constituting
a material breach of this Contract shall not imply that any other, non-specified act, failure, refusal, omission, event,
occurrence or condition shall be deemed not to constitute a material breach of this Contract.
1.5.6
Words or terms used as nouns in this Contract shall be inclusive of their singular and plural forms, unless the
context of their usage clearly requires a contrary meaning.
1.5.7
The Contractor shall have a continuing duty to read, carefully study and compare each of the Contract
Documents, the Shop Drawings and the Product Data and shall give written notice to the Owner of any inconsistency,
ambiguity, error or omission which the Contractor may discover with respect to these documents before proceeding
with the affected Work. The issuance, or the express or implied approval by the Owner or the Architect of the Contract
Documents, Shop Drawings or Product Data shall not relieve the Contractor of the continuing duties imposed hereby,
nor shall any such approval be evidence of the Contractor's compliance with this Contract. The Owner has requested
the Architect to only prepare documents for the Project, including the Drawings and Specifications for the Project,
which are accurate, adequate, consistent, coordinated and sufficient for construction. HOWEVER, THE OWNER
MAKES NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER TO THE
CONTRACTOR CONCERNING SUCH DOCUMENTS. By the execution hereof, the Contractor acknowledges and
represents that it has received, reviewed and carefully examined such documents, has found them to be complete,
accurate, adequate, consistent, coordinated and sufficient for construction, and that the Contractor has not, does not,
and will not rely upon any representation or warranties by the Owner concerning such documents as no such
representation or warranties have been or are hereby made.
1.5.8
As between numbers and scaled measurements on the Drawings and in the Design, the numbers shall
govern, as between larger scale and smaller scale drawings, the larger scale shall govern.
1.5.9
Neither the organization of any of the Contract Documents into divisions, sections, paragraphs, articles,
(or other categories), nor the organization or arrangement of the Design, shall control the Contractor in dividing the
Work or in establishing the extent or scope of the Work to be performed by Subcontractors.
1.6
OWNERSHIP OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
1.6.1
The Contract Documents, and each of them, shall remain the property of the Owner. The Contractor
shall have the right to keep one record set of the Contract Documents upon completion of the Project; provided,
however, that in no event shall Contractor use, or permit to be used, any or all of such Contract Documents on other
projects without the Owner's prior written authorization.
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ARTICLE II
THE WORK
2.1
Contract.
The Contractor shall perform all of the Work required, implied or reasonably inferable from, this
2.2
The term "Work" shall mean whatever is done by or required of the Contractor to perform and complete
its duties under this Contract, including the following: construction of the whole or a designated part of the Project;
furnishing of any required surety bonds and insurance, and the provision or furnishing of labor, supervision, services,
materials, supplies, equipment, fixtures, appliances, facilities, tools, transportation, storage, power, permits and
licenses required of the Contractor, fuel, heat, light, cooling and all other utilities as required by this Contract. The
Work to be performed by the Contractor is generally described as follows:
Facility Dimming System Upgrade for the Irving Arts Center
ITB# 139M-15F
ARTICLE III
CONTRACT TIME
3.1
TIME AND LIQUIDATED DAMAGES
3.1.1
The Contractor shall commence the Work within 10 days of receipt of a written Notice to Proceed, and
shall achieve Substantial Completion of the Work no later than ________14_______ calendar days.
The number of calendar days from the date on which the Work is permitted to proceed, through the date set forth for
Substantial Completion, shall constitute the "Contract Time".
3.1.2
The Contractor shall pay the Owner the sum of $500.00 per day for each and every calendar day of
unexcused delay in achieving Substantial Completion beyond the date set forth herein for Substantial Completion of
the Work. Any sums due and payable hereunder by the Contractor shall be payable, not as a penalty, but as liquidated
damages representing an estimate of delay damages likely to be sustained by the Owner, estimated at or before the
time of executing this Contract. When the Owner reasonably believes that Substantial Completion will be inexcusably
delayed, the Owner shall be entitled, but not required, to withhold from any amounts otherwise due the Contractor an
amount then believed by the Owner to be adequate to recover liquidated damages applicable to such delays if and
when the Contractor overcomes the delay in achieving Substantial Completion, or any part thereof, for which the
Owner has withheld payment, the Owner shall promptly release to the Contractor those funds withheld, but no longer
applicable, as liquidated damages.
3.2
SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION
3.2.1
"Substantial Completion" shall mean that stage in the progression of the Work when the Work is
sufficiently complete in accordance with this Contract that the Owner can enjoy beneficial use or occupancy of the
Work and can utilize the Work for its intended purpose.
3.3
TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE
3.3.1
All limitations of time set forth in the Contract Documents are of the essence of this Contract.
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ARTICLE IV
CONTRACT PRICE
4.1
THE CONTRACT PRICE
4.1.1
The Owner shall pay, and the Contractor shall accept, as full and complete payment for all of the Work
required herein, the fixed sum of $«AwardAmount».
The sum set forth in this Paragraph 4.1 shall constitute the Contract Price which shall not be modified except by
Change Order as provided in this Contract.
ARTICLE V
PAYMENT OF THE CONTRACT PRICE
5.1
SCHEDULE OF VALUES
5.1.1
Within ten (10) calendar days of the effective date hereof, the Contractor shall submit to the Owner and
to the Architect a Schedule of Values in accordance with Section 01200 – Price and Payment Procedures allocating
the Contract Price to the various portions of the Work. The Contractor's Schedule of Values shall be prepared in such
form, with such detail, and supported by such data as the Architect or the Owner may require to substantiate its
accuracy. The Contractor shall not imbalance its Schedule of Values nor artificially inflate any element thereof. The
violation of this provision by the Contractor shall constitute a material breach of this Contract. The Schedule of Values
shall be used only as a basis for the Contractor's Applications for Payment and shall only constitute such basis after it
has been acknowledged in writing by the Architect and the Owner.
5.2
PAYMENT PROCEDURE
5.2.1
The Owner shall pay the Contract Price to the Contractor as provided below.
5.2.2
PROGRESS PAYMENTS - Based upon the Contractor's Applications for Payment submitted to the Architect
and upon Certificates for Payment subsequently issued to the Owner by the Architect, the Owner shall make progress
payments to the Contractor on account of the Contract Price.
5.2.3
On or before the 25th day of each month after commencement of the Work, the Contractor shall submit
an Application for Payment for the period ending the 15th day of the month to the Architect in such form and manner,
and with such supporting data and content, as the Owner or the Architect may require. Where the contract amount
exceeds $400,000.00, the Contractor may request payment for ninety five percent (95%) of that portion of the Contract
Price properly allocable to Contract requirements properly provided, labor, materials and equipment properly
incorporated in the Work, less the total amount of previous payments received from the Owner. Where the contract
amount is less than $400,000.00, the Contractor may request payment for ninety percent (90%) of that portion of the
Contract Price properly allocable to Contract requirements properly provided, labor, materials and equipment properly
incorporated in the Work, less the total amount of previous payments received from the Owner. Such Application for
Payment shall be signed by the Contractor and shall constitute the Contractor's representation that the Work has
progressed to the level for which payment is requested in accordance with the Schedule of Values, that the Work has
been properly installed or performed in full accordance with this Contract, and that the Contractor knows of no reason
why payment should not be made as requested. Thereafter, the Architect will review the Application for Payment and
may also review the Work at the Project site or elsewhere to determine whether the quantity and quality of the Work
is as represented in the Application for Payment and is as required by this Contract. The Architect shall determine
and certify to the Owner the amount properly owing to the Contractor. The Owner shall make partial payments on
account of the Contract Price to the Contractor within thirty (30) days following the Architect's receipt of each
Application for Payment. The amount of each partial payment shall be the amount certified for payment by the
Architect less such amounts, if any, otherwise owing by the Contractor to the Owner or which the Owner shall have
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the right to withhold as authorized by this Contract. The Architect's certification of the Contractor's Application for
Payment shall not preclude the Owner from the exercise of any of its rights as set forth in Paragraph 5.3 hereinbelow.
5.2.4
The Contractor warrants that title to all Work covered by an Application for Payment will pass to the
Owner no later than the time of payment. The Contractor further warrants that upon submittal of an Application for
Payment, all Work for which payments have been received from the Owner shall be free and clear of liens, claims,
security interest or other encumbrances in favor of the Contractor or any other person or entity whatsoever.
5.2.5
The Contractor shall promptly pay each Subcontractor out of the amount paid to the Contractor on
account of such Subcontractor's Work, the amount to which such Subcontractor is entitled. In the event the Owner
becomes informed that the Contractor has not paid a Subcontractor as herein provided, the Owner shall have the right,
but not the duty, to issue future checks in payment to the Contractor of amounts otherwise due hereunder naming the
Contractor and such Subcontractor as joint payees. Such joint check procedure, if employed by the Owner, shall
create no rights in favor of any person or entity beyond the right of the named payees to payment of the check and
shall not be deemed to commit the Owner to repeat the procedure in the future.
5.2.6
No progress payment, nor any use or occupancy of the Project by the owner, shall be interpreted to
constitute an acceptance of any Work not in strict accordance with this Contract.
5.3
WITHHELD PAYMENT
5.3.1
The Owner may decline to make payment, may withhold funds, and, if necessary, may demand the return
of some or all of the amounts previously paid to the Contractor, to protect the Owner from loss because of:
(a)
defective Work not remedied by the Contractor nor, in the opinion of the Owner, likely to be remedied
by the Contractor;
(b)
claims of third parties against the Owner or the Owner's property;
(c)
failure by the Contractor to pay Subcontractors or others in a prompt and proper fashion;
(d)
evidence that the balance of the Work cannot be completed in accordance with the Contract for the
unpaid balance of the Contract Price,
(e)
evidence that the Work will not be completed in the time required for substantial or final completion;
(f)
persistent failure to carry out the Work in accordance with the Contract;
(g)
damage to the Owner or a third party to whom the Owner is, or may be, liable.
In the event that the Owner makes written demand upon the Contractor for amounts previously paid by
the Owner as contemplated in this Subparagraph 5.3.1, the Contractor shall promptly comply with such demand. The
Owner shall have no duty to third parties to withhold payment to the Contractor and shall incur no liability for a failure
to withhold funds.
5.4
UNEXCUSED FAILURE TO PAY
5.4.1
If within thirty (30) days after the date established herein for payment to the Contractor by the Owner,
the Owner, without cause or basis hereunder, fails to pay the Contractor any amount then due and payable to the
Contractor, then the Contractor may after ten (10) additional days' written notice to the Owner and the Architect, and
without prejudice to any other available rights or remedies it may have, stop the Work until payment of those amounts
due from the Owner have been received. Late payments shall not accrue interest or other late charges, except as
required by state law.
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5.5
SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION
5.5.1
When the Contractor believes that the Work is substantially complete, the Contractor shall submit to the
Architect a list of items to be completed or corrected. When the Architect on the basis of an inspection determines
that the Work is in fact substantially complete, it will prepare a Certificate of Substantial Completion which shall
establish the date of Substantial Completion, shall state the responsibilities of the Owner and the Contractor for Project
security, maintenance, heat, utilities, damage to the Work, and insurance, and shall fix the time within which the
Contractor shall complete the items listed therein. Guarantees required by the Contract shall commence on the date
of Substantial Completion of the Work. The Certificate of Substantial Completion shall be submitted to the Owner
and the Contractor for their written acceptance of the responsibilities assigned to them in such certificate.
Upon Substantial Completion of the Work, and execution by both the Owner and the Contractor of the Certificate of
Substantial Completion, the Owner shall pay the Contractor an amount sufficient to increase total payments to the
Contractor to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Price less three hundred percent (300%) of the reasonable
cost as determined by the Owner and the Architect for completing all incomplete Work, correcting and bringing into
conformance all defective and nonconforming Work, and handling all unsettled claims.
5.6
COMPLETION AND FINAL PAYMENT
5.6.1
When all of the Work is finally complete and the Contractor is ready for a final inspection, it shall notify
the Owner and the Architect thereof in writing. Thereupon, the Architect will make final inspection of the Work and,
if the Work is complete in full accordance with this Contract and this Contract has been fully performed, the Architect
will promptly issue a final Certificate for Payment certifying to the Owner that the Project is complete and the
Contractor is entitled to the remainder of the unpaid Contract Price, less any amount withheld pursuant to this Contract.
If the Architect is unable to issue its final Certificate for Payment and is required to repeat its final inspection of the
Work, the Contractor shall bear the cost of such repeat final inspection(s) which cost may be deducted by the Owner
from the Contractor's final payment.
5.6.1.1
If the Contractor fails to achieve final completion within the time fixed therefor by the Architect in its
Certificate of Substantial Completion, the Contractor shall pay the Owner the sum of $500.00 per day for each and
every calendar day of unexcused delay in achieving final completion beyond the date set forth herein for final
completion of the Work. Any sums due and payable hereunder by the Contractor shall be payable, not as a penalty,
but as liquidated damages representing an estimate of delay damages likely to be sustained by the Owner, estimated
at or before the time of executing this Contract. When the Owner reasonably believes that final completion will be
inexcusably delayed, the Owner shall be entitled, but not required, to withhold from any amounts otherwise due the
Contractor an amount then believed by the Owner to be adequate to recover liquidated damages applicable to such
delays. If and when the Contractor overcomes the delay in achieving final completion, or any part thereof, for which
the Owner has withheld payment, the Owner shall promptly release to the Contractor those funds withheld, but no
longer applicable, as liquidated damages.
5.6.2
The Contractor shall not be entitled to final payment unless and until it submits to the Architect its
affidavit that all payrolls, invoices for materials and equipment, and other liabilities connected with the Work for
which the Owner, or the Owner's property might be responsible, have been fully paid or otherwise satisfied; releases
and waivers of lien from all Subcontractors of the Contractor and of any and all other parties required by the Architect
or the Owner; consent of Surety, if any, to final payment. If any third party fails or refuses to provide a release of
claim or waiver of lien as required by the Owner, the Contractor shall furnish a bond satisfactory to the Owner to
discharge any such lien or indemnify the Owner from liability.
5.6.3
The Owner shall make final payment of all sums due the Contractor within thirty (30) days of the
Architect's execution of a final Certificate for Payment.
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5.6.4
Acceptance of final payment shall constitute a waiver of all claims against the Owner by the Contractor
except for those claims previously made in writing against the Owner by the Contractor, pending at the time of final
payment, and identified in writing by the Contractor as unsettled at the time of its request for final payment.
ARTICLE VI
THE OWNER
6.1
INFORMATION, SERVICES AND THINGS REQUIRED FROM OWNER
6.1.1
The Owner shall furnish to the Contractor, at the time of executing this Contract, any and all written and
tangible material in its possession concerning conditions below ground at the site of the Project.
Such written and tangible material is furnished to the Contractor only in order to make complete disclosure of such
material and for no other purpose. By furnishing such material, the Owner does not represent, warrant, or guarantee
its accuracy either in whole, in part, implicitly or explicitly, or at all, and shall have no liability therefor. The Owner
shall also furnish surveys, legal limitations and utility locations (if known), and a legal description of the Project site.
6.1.2
Excluding permits and fees normally the responsibility of the Contractor, the Owner shall obtain all
approvals, easements, and the like required for construction and shall pay for necessary assessments and charges
required for construction, use or occupancy of permanent structures or for permanent changes in existing facilities.
6.1.3
The Contractor will be furnished free of charge three sets of Drawings and Project Manuals for execution
of the Work. Additional sets may be printed by the contractor from electronic format furnished by owner.
6.2
RIGHT TO STOP WORK
6.2.1
If the Contractor persistently fails or refuses to perform the Work in accordance with this Contract, the
Owner may order the Contractor to stop the Work, or any described portion thereof, until the cause for stoppage has
been corrected, no longer exists, or the Owner orders that Work be resumed. In such event, the Contractor shall
immediately obey such order.
6.3
OWNER'S RIGHT TO PERFORM WORK
6.3.1
If the Contractor's Work is stopped by the Owner under Paragraph 6.2, and the Contractor fails within
seven (7) days of such stoppage to provide adequate assurance to the Owner that the cause of such stoppage will be
eliminated or corrected, then the Owner may, without prejudice to any other rights or remedies the Owner may have
against the Contractor, proceed to carry out the subject Work. In such a situation, an appropriate Change Order shall
be issued deducting from the Contract Price the cost of correcting the subject deficiencies, plus compensation for the
Architect's additional services and expenses necessitated thereby, if any. If the unpaid portion of the Contract Price
is insufficient to cover the amount due the Owner, the Contractor shall pay the difference to the Owner.
ARTICLE VII
THE CONTRACTOR
7.1
The Contractor is again reminded of its continuing duty set forth in Subparagraph 1.5.7. The Contractor
shall perform no part of the Work at any time without adequate Contract Documents or, as appropriate, approved Shop
Drawings, Product Data or Samples for such portion of the Work. If the Contractor performs any of the Work knowing
it involves a recognized error, inconsistency or omission in the Contract Documents without such notice to the
Architect, the Contractor shall bear responsibility for such performance and shall bear the cost of correction.
7.2
The Contractor shall perform the Work strictly in accordance with this Contract.
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7.3
The Contractor shall supervise and direct the Work using the Contractor's best skill, effort and attention.
The Contractor shall be responsible to the Owner for acts and omissions of the Contractor’s employees, and other
persons or entities performing portions of the Work for or on behalf of the Contractor or any of its Subcontractors.
7.3.1
The Contractor shall be solely responsible for and have control over construction means, methods,
techniques, sequences and procedures, including job-site safety, and for coordinating all portions of the Work under
the Contract.
7.4
WARRANTY
The Contractor warrants to the Owner that all labor furnished to progress the Work under this Contract will
be competent to perform the tasks undertaken, that the product of such labor will yield only first-class results, that
materials and equipment furnished will be of good quality and new unless otherwise permitted by this Contract, and
that the Work will be of good quality, free from faults and defects and in strict conformance with this Contract. All
Work not conforming to these requirements may be considered defective.
7.4.1.1 The warranty period is 1 year, commencing on the date of acceptance of the Project by the Irving City
Council.
7.5
PERMITS
7.5.1
The Contractor shall apply for and secure all permits required for construction. The Owner will pay for the
City of Irving building, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing permits, health and environmental impact fees due to
water and sewer connections, and, if needed, zoning regulation fees. The Contractor shall pay for all other permits
and governmental fees, licenses, and inspections necessary for proper execution of and completion of the Contract
which are legally required at the time of execution of the Contract.
7.6
SUPERVISION
7.6.1
The Contractor shall employ and maintain at the Project site only competent supervisory personnel. Absent
written instruction from the Contractor to the contrary, the superintendent shall be deemed the Contractor's authorized
representative at the site and shall be authorized to receive and accept any and all communications from the Owner or
the Architect.
7.6.2 Key supervisory personnel assigned by the Contractor to this Project are as follows:
NAME
FUNCTION
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
_______________________________________
So long as the individuals named above remain actively employed or retained by the Contractor, they shall perform
the functions indicated next to their names unless the Owner agrees to the contrary in writing. In the event one or
more individuals not listed above subsequently assume one or more of those functions listed above, the Contractor
shall be bound by the provisions of this Subparagraph 7.6.2 as though such individuals had been listed above.
7.7
The Contractor, within fifteen (15) days of commencing the Work, shall submit to the Owner and the
Architect for their information, the Contractor's schedule for completing the Work. The Contractor's schedule shall
be revised no less frequently than monthly (unless the parties otherwise agree in writing) and shall be revised to reflect
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conditions encountered from time to time and shall be related to the entire Project. Each such revision shall be
furnished to the Owner and the Architect. Failure by the Contractor to strictly comply with the provisions of this
Paragraph 7.7 shall constitute a material breach of this Contract.
7.8
The Contractor shall continuously maintain at the site, for the benefit of the Owner and the Architect, one
record copy of this Contract marked to record on a current basis changes, selections and modifications made during
construction. Additionally, the Contractor shall maintain at the site for the Owner and Architect the approved Shop
Drawings, Product Data, Samples and other similar required submittals. Upon final completion of the Work, all of
these record documents shall be delivered to the Owner. Refer to Section 01780 – Closeout Submittals, for additional
requirements.
7.8.1
Contractor shall comply with the prevailing wage law in accordance with Article 5159 of Vernon's Revised
Civil Statues, including any amendments or supplements thereto, and shall pay not less than the minimum wage rates
established in the Bidding and Contract Requirements.
7.8.2
The Owner qualifies for exemption from the State of Texas and local sales and use taxes pursuant to the
provisions of Section 151.309 of the Texas Limited Sales, Excise and Use Tax Act. The Contractor shall not pay such
taxes which would otherwise be payable in connection with the performance of this Contract, but the Contractor must
obtain an exemption by complying with the State Comptroller's ruling No. 95-0.07, as amended, effective October 2,
1968. Exemption certificates will be furnished to the Contractor by the Owner.
7.8.3
Contractor shall comply with Tax Bill 1H.B.11, sales tax on tangible personal property- no sales tax on
tangible personal property incorporated into or made a part of the project. The Contractor shall not include or provide
for sales tax on tangible personal property to be incorporated into the project. In order to be exempt from the sales
tax on such tangible personal property the contract shall separate and provide separate charges for materials to be
incorporated into the project from charges for labor. The Owner will provide the Contractor with an exemption
certificate for the materials. The Contractor shall issue a resale certificate in lieu of paying a sales tax at the time of
purchase.
7.8.4
Submit letter listing review comments indicated on Building Permit Set from Building Official issuing the
Building Permit.
7.9
SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND SAMPLES
7.9.1
Shop Drawings, Product Data, Samples and other submittals from the Contractor do not constitute
Contract Documents. Their purpose is merely to demonstrate the manner in which the Contractor intends to implement
the Work in conformance with information received from the Contract Documents.
7.9.2
The Contractor shall not perform any portion of the Work requiring submittal and review of Shop
Drawings, Product Data or Samples unless and until such submittal shall have been approved by the Architect.
Approval by the Architect, however, shall not be evidence that Work installed pursuant thereto conforms with the
requirements of this Contract.
7.10
CLEANING THE SITE AND THE PROJECT
7.10.1
The Contractor shall keep the site reasonably clean during performance of the Work. Upon final
completion of the Work, the Contractor shall clean the site and the Project and remove all waste, together with all of
the Contractor's property therefrom. Contractor shall dispose of all refuse at a Texas Natural Resource Conservation
Commission approved landfill other than the City of the Irving Landfill.
7.11
ACCESS TO WORK
7.11.1
The Owner and the Architect shall have access to the Work at all times from commencement of the Work
through final completion. The Contractor shall take whatever steps necessary to provide access when requested.
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7.12
INDEMNITY
7.12.1
Owner shall not be liable or responsible for, and shall be saved and held harmless by Contractor from
and against any and all suits, actions, losses, damages, claims, or liability of any character, type, or description,
including all expenses of litigation, court costs, and attorney's fees for injury or death to any person, or injury to any
property, received or sustained by any person or persons or property, arising out of, or occasioned by, directly or
indirectly, the performance of Contractor under this agreement, including claims and damages arising in whole or in
part from the negligence of Owner, without; however, waiving any governmental immunity available to the Owner
under Texas law and without waiving any defenses of the parties under Texas law. The provisions of this
indemnification are solely for the benefit of the parties hereto and not intended to create or grant any rights, contractual
or otherwise, to any other person or entity.
7.12.1.1
It is the expressed intent of the parties to this Agreement that the indemnity provided for in this Contract
is an indemnity extended by Contractor to indemnify and protect Owner from the consequences of Owner's own
negligence, provided, however, that the indemnity provided for in this Contract shall apply only when the negligent
act of Owner is a contributory cause of the resultant injury, death, or damage, and shall have no application when the
negligent act of Owner is the sole cause of the resultant injury, death, or damage, unmixed with the legal fault of
another person or entity.
7.12.1.2
The Contractor will secure and maintain Contractual Liability insurance to cover this indemnification
agreement that will be primary and non-contributory as to any insurance maintained by the Owner for its own benefit,
including self-insurance. In addition, Contractor shall obtain and file with Owner a City of Irving Standard Certificate
of Insurance evidencing the required coverage.
7.12.2
In claims against any person or entity indemnified under this Paragraph 7.12 by an employee of the
Contractor, a Subcontractor, anyone directly or indirectly employed by them or anyone for whose acts they may be
liable, the indemnification obligation under this Paragraph 7.12 shall not be limited by a limitation on amount or type
of damages, compensation or benefits payable by or for the Contractor or a Subcontractor under workers'
compensation acts, disability benefit acts or other employee benefit acts.
ARTICLE VIII
CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION
8.1
THE ARCHITECT
8.1.1
When used in this Contract the term “Architect” shall refer to the Contract Administrator (who may not
be an Architect) for the Owner.
In the event the Owner should find it necessary or convenient to replace the Architect, the Owner shall retain a
replacement Architect and the status of the replacement Architect shall be that of the former Architect.
8.2
ARCHITECT'S ADMINISTRATION
8.2.1
The Architect, unless otherwise directed by the Owner in writing, will perform those duties and discharge
those responsibilities allocated to the Architect as set forth in this Contract. The Architect shall be the Owner's
representative from the effective date of this Contract until final payment has been made. The Architect shall be
authorized to act on behalf of the Owner only to the extent provided in this Contract.
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8.2.2
Architect.
The Owner and the Contractor shall communicate with each other in the first instance through the
8.2.3
The Architect shall be the initial interpreter of the requirements of the drawings and specifications and
the judge of the performance thereunder by the Contractor. The Architect shall render written or graphic
interpretations necessary for the proper execution or progress of the Work with reasonable promptness on request of
the Contractor.
8.2.4
The Architect will review the Contractor's Applications for Payment and will certify to the Owner for
payment to the Contractor, those amounts then due the Contractor as provided in this Contract.
8.2.5
The Architect shall have authority to reject Work which is defective or does not conform to the
requirements of this Contract. If the Architect deems it necessary or advisable, the Architect shall have authority to
require additional inspection or testing of the Work for compliance with Contract requirements.
8.2.6
The Architect will review and approve, or take other appropriate action as necessary, concerning the
Contractor's submittals including Shop Drawings, Product Data and Samples. Such review, approval or other action
shall be for the sole purpose of determining conformance with the design concept and information given through the
Contract Documents.
8.2.7
The Architect will prepare Change Orders and may authorize minor changes in the Work by field Order
as provided elsewhere herein.
8.2.8
The Architect shall, upon written request from the Contractor, conduct inspections to determine the date
of Substantial Completion and the date of final completion, will receive and forward to the Owner for the Owner's
review and records, written warranties and related documents required by this Contract and will issue a final Certificate
for Payment upon compliance with the requirements of this Contract.
8.2.9
The Architect's decisions in matters relating to aesthetic effect shall be final if consistent with the intent
of this Contract.
8.3
CLAIMS BY THE CONTRACTOR
8.3.1
All Contractor claims shall be initiated by written notice and claim to the Owner and the Architect. Such
written notice and claim must be furnished within seven (7) days after occurrence of the event, or the first appearance
of the condition, giving rise to the claim.
8.3.2
Pending final resolution of any claim of the Contractor, the Contractor shall diligently proceed with
performance of this Contract and the Owner shall continue to make payments to the Contractor in accordance with
this Contract. The resolution of any claim under this Paragraph 8.3 shall be reflected by a Change Order executed by
the Owner, the Architect and the Contractor.
8.3.3
CLAIMS FOR CONCEALED AND UNKNOWN CONDITIONS - Should concealed and unknown conditions
encountered in the performance of the Work (a) below the surface of the ground or (b) in an existing structure be at
variance with the conditions indicated by this Contract, or should unknown conditions of an unusual nature differing
materially from those ordinarily encountered in the area and generally recognized as inherent in Work of the character
provided for in this Contract, be encountered, the Contract Price shall be equitably adjusted by Change Order upon
the written notice and claim by either party made within seven (7) days after the first observance of the condition. As
a condition precedent to the Owner having any liability to the Contractor for concealed or unknown conditions, the
Contractor must give the Owner and the Architect written notice of, and an opportunity to observe, the condition prior
to disturbing it. The failure by the Contractor to make the written notice and claim as provided in this Subparagraph
shall constitute a waiver by the Contractor of any claim arising out of or relating to such concealed or unknown
condition.
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8.3.4
CLAIMS FOR ADDITIONAL COSTS - If the Contractor wishes to make a claim for an increase in the
Contract Price, as a condition precedent to any liability of the Owner therefor, the Contractor shall give the Architect
written notice of such claim within seven (7) days after the occurrence of the event, or the first appearance of the
condition, giving rise to such claim. Such notice shall be given by the Contractor before proceeding to execute any
additional or changed Work. The failure by the Contractor to give such notice and to give such notice prior to
executing the Work shall constitute a waiver of any claim for additional compensation.
In connection with any claim by the Contractor against the Owner for compensation in excess of the Contract Price,
any liability of the Owner for the Contractor's costs shall be strictly limited to direct costs incurred by the Contractor
and shall in no event include indirect costs or consequential damages of the Contractor. The Owner shall not be liable
to the Contractor for claims of third parties, including Subcontractors. The Owner shall not be liable to the Contractor
for any claims based upon delay to the Contractor for any reason whatsoever including any act or neglect on the part
of the Owner.
8.3.5
CLAIMS FOR ADDITIONAL TIME - If the Contractor is delayed in progressing any task which at the time
of the delay is then critical or which during the delay becomes critical, as the sole result of any act or neglect to act by
the Owner or someone acting in the Owner's behalf, or by changes ordered in the Work, unusual delay in
transportation, unusually adverse weather conditions not reasonably anticipatable, fire or any causes beyond the
Contractor's control, then the date for achieving Substantial Completion of the Work shall be extended upon the written
notice and claim of the Contractor to the Owner and the Architect, for such reasonable time as the Architect may
determine. Any notice and claim for an extension of time by the Contractor shall be made not more than seven (7)
days after the occurrence of the event or the first appearance of the condition giving rise to the claim and shall set
forth in detail the Contractor's basis for requiring additional time in which to complete the Project. in the event the
delay to the Contractor is a continuing one, only one notice and claim for additional time shall be necessary. if the
Contractor fails to make such claim as required in this Subparagraph, any claim for an extension of time shall be
waived.
8.3.5.1
Time extensions due to "adverse weather" will be granted only to the extent that the number of days of
precipitation (0.01 inch or more) or the number of days of freezing weather (32 degrees F (0 degrees C) and below)
exceeds the mean for that month, and because such "adverse weather" prevented the execution of major items of work
on normal working days. The mean number of days of precipitation and freezing weather shall be as established by
the U.S. Weather Bureau for the closest reporting station to the Project. If both precipitation and freezing weather
exceed the norm for any given day, only 1 day will be counted.
8.3.5.2
Claims for extension of time must be submitted within 7 days after the beginning of the delay, and shall
be in whole or half day increments.
8.3.5.3
Claims for extension of time due to strikes or lockouts shall be accompanied with a written explanation
of facts concerning the strike or lockout including affected dates, trade involved, reason for strike or lockout, efforts
to resolve the dispute, and efforts to minimize the impact on this Project.
8.3.5.4
Claims for extension of time due to delays in transportation shall be accompanied with a written
explanation of facts demonstrating that the delays were beyond the Contractor's control.
8.4
FIELD ORDERS
8.4.1
The Architect shall have authority to order minor changes in the Work not involving a change in the
Contract Price or in Contract Time and not inconsistent with the intent of the Contract. Such changes shall be effected
by field Order and shall be binding upon the Contractor. The Contractor shall carry out such Field Orders promptly.
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ARTICLE IX
SUBCONTRACTORS
9.1
DEFINITION
9.1.1
Work.
A Subcontractor is an entity which has a direct contract with the Contractor to perform a portion of the
9.2
AWARD OF SUBCONTRACTS
9.2.1
Upon execution of the Contract, the Contractor shall furnish the Owner, in writing, the names of persons
or entities proposed by the Contractor to act as a Subcontractor on the Project. The Owner shall promptly reply to the
Contractor, in writing, stating any objections the Owner may have to such proposed Subcontractor. The Contractor
shall not enter into a Subcontract with a proposed Subcontractor with reference to whom the Owner has made timely
objection. The Contractor shall not be required to Subcontract with any party to whom the Contractor has objection.
9.2.2
All subcontracts shall afford the Contractor rights against the Subcontractor which correspond to those
rights afforded to the Owner against the Contractor herein, including those rights afforded to the Owner by
Subparagraph 12.2.1 below.
ARTICLE X
CHANGES IN THE WORK
10.1
CHANGES PERMITTED
10.1.1
Changes in the Work within the general scope of this Contract, consisting of additions, deletions,
revisions, or any combination thereof, may be ordered without invalidating this Contract, by Change Order or by Field
Order.
10.1.2
Changes in the Work shall be performed under applicable provisions of this Contract and the Contractor
shall proceed promptly with such changes.
10.2
CHANGE ORDER DEFINED
10.2.1
Change Order shall mean a written order to the Contractor executed by the Owner and the Architect,
issued after execution of this Contract, authorizing and directing a change in the Work or an adjustment in the Contract
Price or the Contract Time, or any combination thereof. The Contract Price and the Contract Time may be changed
only by Change Order.
10.3
CHANGES IN THE CONTRACT PRICE
10.3.1
Any change in the Contract Price resulting from a Change Order shall be determined as follows: (a) by
mutual agreement between the Owner and the Contractor as evidenced by (1) the change in the Contract Price being
set forth in the Change Order, (2) such change in the Contract Price, together with any conditions or requirements
related thereto, being initialed by both parties and (3) the Contractor's execution of the Change Order, or (b) if no
mutual agreement occurs between the Owner and the Contractor, then, as provided in Subparagraph 10.3.2 below.
10.3.2
If no mutual agreement occurs between the Owner and the Contractor as contemplated in Subparagraph
10.3.1 above, the change in the Contract Price, if any, shall then be determined by the Architect on the basis of the
reasonable expenditures or savings of those performing, deleting or revising the Work attributable to the change,
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including, in the case of an increase or decrease in the Contract Price, an allowance for job site overhead and profit in
accordance with Subparagraph 10.3.2.1. In such case, the Contractor shall present, in such form and with such content
as the Owner or the Architect requires, an itemized accounting of such expenditures or savings, plus appropriate
supporting data for inclusion in a Change Order. Reasonable expenditures or savings shall be limited to the following:
reasonable costs of materials, supplies, or equipment including delivery costs, reasonable costs of labor, including
social security, old age and unemployment insurance, fringe benefits required by agreement or custom, and workers'
compensation insurance, reasonable rental costs of machinery and equipment exclusive of hand tools whether rented
from the Contractor or others, reasonable costs of premiums for all bonds and insurance, permit fees, and sales, use
or other taxes related to the Work, and reasonable cost of direct supervision and jobsite field office overhead directly
attributable to the change. In no event shall any expenditure or savings associated with the Contractor's home office
or other non-jobsite overhead expense be included in any change in the Contract Price. Pending final determination
of reasonable expenditures or savings to the Owner, payments on account shall be made to the Contractor on the
Architect's Certificate for Payment.
10.3.2.1
In Subparagraph 10.3.2, the overhead and profit included in the total cost to the Owner shall be based
on the following rates:
.1 For Work performed by Contractor's own forces: 10%.
.2 For Work performed by Subcontractor, Subcontractor: 10%; Contractor: 5%.
.3 Overhead includes the costs related to home office personnel and the costs of supervision and field office
personnel directly attributable to the Change.
.4 The cost to which overhead and profit is to be applied shall be determined in accordance with
Subparagraph 10.3.2.
.5 All proposals, except those so minor that their propriety can be seen by inspection, shall be accompanied
by a complete itemization of costs including quantities, labor, materials, and subcontracts. Labor and
materials shall be itemized in the manner prescribed above. Where major cost items are subcontracts, they
shall also be itemized.
10.3.3
If unit prices are provided in the Contract, and if the quantities contemplated are so changed in a proposed
Change Order that application of such unit prices to the quantities of Work proposed will cause substantial inequity
to the Owner or to the Contractor, the applicable unit prices shall be equitably adjusted.
10.4
MINOR CHANGES
10.4.1
The Architect shall have authority to order minor changes in the Work not involving a change in the
Contract Price or an extension of the Contract Time and not inconsistent with the intent of this Contract. Such minor
changes shall be made by written Field Order, and shall be binding upon the owner and the Contractor. The Contractor
shall promptly carry out such written Field Orders.
10.5
EFFECT OF EXECUTED CHANGE ORDER
10.5.1
The execution of a Change Order by the Contractor shall constitute conclusive evidence of the
Contractor's agreement to the ordered changes in the Work, this Contract as thus amended, the Contract Price and the
Contract Time. The Contractor, by executing the Change Order, waives and forever releases any claim against the
Owner for additional time or compensation for matters relating to or arising out of or resulting from the Work included
within or affected by the executed Change Order.
10.6
NOTICE TO SURETY; CONSENT
10.6.1
The Contractor shall notify and obtain the consent and approval of the Contractor's surety with reference
to all Change Orders if such notice, consent or approval are required by the Contractor's surety or by law. The
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Contractor's execution of the Change Order shall constitute the Contractor's warranty to the Owner that the surety has
been notified of and consents to, such Change Order and the surety shall be conclusively deemed to have been notified
of such Change Order and to have expressly consented thereto.
ARTICLE XI
UNCOVERING AND CORRECTING WORK
11.1
UNCOVERING WORK
11.1.1
If any of the Work is covered contrary to the Architect's request or to any provisions of this Contract, it
shall, if required by the Architect or the Owner, be uncovered for the Architect's inspection and shall be properly
replaced at the Contractor's expense without change in the Contract Time.
11.1.2
If any of the Work is covered in a manner not inconsistent with Subparagraph 11.1.1 above, it shall, if
required by the Architect or Owner, be uncovered for the Architect's inspection. If such Work conforms strictly with
this Contract, costs of uncovering and proper replacement shall by Change Order be charged to the Owner. If such
Work does not strictly conform with this Contract, the Contractor shall pay the costs of uncovering and proper
replacement.
11.2
CORRECTING WORK
11.2.1
The Contractor shall immediately proceed to correct Work rejected by the Architect as defective or
failing to conform to this Contract. The Contractor shall pay all costs and expenses associated with correcting such
rejected Work, including any additional testing and inspections, and reimbursement to the Owner for the Architect's
services and expenses made necessary thereby.
11.2.2
If within one (1) year after Substantial Completion of the Work any of the Work is found to be defective
or not in accordance with this Contract, the Contractor shall correct it promptly upon receipt of written notice from
the Owner. This obligation shall survive final payment by the Owner and termination of this Contract. With respect
to Work first performed and completed after Substantial Completion, this one year obligation to specifically correct
defective and nonconforming Work shall be extended by the period of time which elapses between Substantial
Completion and completion of the subject Work.
11.2.3
Nothing contained in this Paragraph 11.2 shall establish any period of limitation with respect to other
obligations which the Contractor has under this Contract. Establishment of the one year time period in Subparagraph
11.2.2 relates only to the duty of the Contractor to specifically correct the Work.
11.3
OWNER MAY ACCEPT DEFECTIVE OR NONCONFORMING WORK
11.3.1
If the Owner chooses to accept defective or nonconforming Work, the Owner may do so. in such event,
the Contract Price shall be reduced by the greater of (a) the reasonable cost of removing and correcting the defective
or nonconforming Work, and (b) the difference between the fair market value of the Project as constructed and the
fair market value of the Project had it not been constructed in such a manner as to include defective or nonconforming
Work. If the remaining portion of the unpaid Contract Price, if any, is insufficient to compensate the Owner for its
acceptance of defective or nonconforming Work, the Contractor shall, upon written demand from the Owner, pay the
Owner such remaining compensation for accepting defective or nonconforming Work.
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ARTICLE XII
CONTRACT TERMINATION
12.1
TERMINATION BY THE CONTRACTOR
12.1.1
If the Work is stopped for a period of ninety (90) days by an order of any court or other public authority,
or as a result of an act of the Government, through no fault of the Contractor or any person or entity working directly
or indirectly for the Contractor, the Contractor may, upon ten (10) days' written notice to the Owner and the Architect,
terminate performance under this Contract and recover from the Owner payment for the actual reasonable expenditures
of the Contractor (as limited in Subparagraph 10.3.2 above) for all Work executed and for materials, equipment, tools,
construction equipment and machinery actually purchased or rented solely for the Work, less any salvage value of any
such items.
12.1.2
If the Owner shall persistently or repeatedly fail to perform any material obligation to the Contractor for
a period of fifteen (15) days after receiving written notice from the Contractor of its intent to terminate hereunder, the
Contractor may terminate performance under this Contract by written notice to the Architect and the Owner. In such
event, the Contractor shall be entitled to recover from the Owner as though the Owner had terminated the Contractor's
performance under this Contract for convenience pursuant to Subparagraph 12.2.1 hereunder.
12.2
TERMINATION BY THE OWNER
12.2.1
FOR CONVENIENCE
12.2.1.1
The Owner may for any reason whatsoever terminate performance under this Contract by the Contractor
for convenience. The Owner shall give written notice of such termination to the Contractor specifying when
termination becomes effective.
12.2.1.2
The Contractor shall incur no further obligations in connection with the Work and the Contractor shall
stop Work when such termination becomes effective. The Contractor shall also terminate outstanding orders and
subcontracts. The Contractor shall settle the liabilities and claims arising out of the termination of subcontracts and
orders. The Owner may direct the Contractor to assign the Contractor's right, title and interest under terminated orders
or subcontracts to the Owner or its designee.
12.2.1.3
The Contractor shall transfer title and deliver to the Owner such completed or partially completed Work
and materials, equipment, parts, fixtures, information and Contract rights as the Contractor has.
12.2.1.4
(a) The Contractor shall submit a termination claim to the Owner and the Architect
specifying the amounts due because of the termination for convenience together with
costs, pricing or other data required by the Architect. If the Contractor fails to file a
termination claim within one (1) year from the effective date of termination, the Owner
shall pay the Contractor, an amount derived in accordance with subparagraph (c) below.
(b) The Owner and the Contractor may agree to the compensation, if any, due to the
Contractor hereunder.
(c) Absent agreement to the amount due to the Contractor, the Owner shall pay the
Contractor the following amounts:
(i) Contract prices for labor, materials, equipment and other services accepted under
this Contract;
(ii) Reasonable costs incurred in preparing to perform and in performing the terminated
portion of the Work, and in terminating the Contractor's performance, plus a fair and
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reasonable allowance for overhead and profit thereon (such profit shall not include
anticipated profit or consequential damages), provided however, that if it appears
that the Contractor would have not profited or would have sustained a loss if the
entire Contract would have been completed, no profit shall be allowed or included
and the amount of compensation shall be reduced to reflect the anticipated rate of
loss, if any;
(iii) Reasonable costs of settling and paying claims arising out of the termination of
subcontracts or orders pursuant to Subparagraph 12.2.1.2 of this Paragraph. These
costs shall not include amounts paid in accordance with other provisions hereof.
The total sum to be paid the Contractor under this Subparagraph 12.2.1 shall not exceed the total Contract Price, as
properly adjusted, reduced by the amount of payments otherwise made, and shall in no event include duplication of
payment.
12.2.2
FOR CAUSE
12.2.2.1
If the Contractor persistently or repeatedly refuses or fails to prosecute the Work in a timely manner,
supply enough properly skilled workers, supervisory personnel or proper equipment or materials, or if it fails to make
prompt payment to Subcontractors or for materials or labor, or persistently disregards laws, ordinances, rules,
regulations or orders of any public authority having jurisdiction, or otherwise is guilty of a substantial violation of a
material provision of this Contract, then the Owner may by written notice to the Contractor, without prejudice to any
other right or remedy, terminate the employment of the Contractor and take possession of the site and of all materials,
equipment, tools, construction equipment and machinery thereon owned by the Contractor and may finish the Work
by whatever methods it may deem expedient. In such case, the Contractor shall not be entitled to receive any further
payment until the Work is finished.
12.2.2.2
If the unpaid balance of the Contract Price exceeds the cost of finishing the work, including
compensation for the Architect's additional services and expenses made necessary thereby, such excess shall be paid
to the Contractor. If such cost exceed the unpaid balance, the Contractor shall pay the difference to the Owner. This
obligation for payment shall survive the termination of the Contract.
12.2.2.3
In the event the employment of the Contractor is terminated by the Owner for cause pursuant to
Subparagraph 12.2.2 and it is subsequently determined by a Court of competent jurisdiction that such termination was
without cause, such termination shall thereupon be deemed a Termination for Convenience under Subparagraph 12.2.1
and the provisions of Subparagraph 12.2.1 shall apply.
ARTICLE XIII
INSURANCE
13.1
CONTRACTOR SHALL MAINTAIN INSURANCE
13.1.1
The Contractor at his own expense shall purchase, maintain and keep in force during the life of this
contract, adequate insurance that will protect the Contractor and/or any Additional Insured from claims
which may arise out of or result from operations under this contract. The insurance required shall provide
adequate protections from all claims, whether such operations be by the Contractor or by any Additional
Insured or by any Subcontractor or by anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them, or by
anyone whose acts of any of them may be liable and from any special hazards, such as blasting, which
may be encountered in the performance of this contract in the amounts as shown below in Paragraph
13.2.1.
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13.1.2
The Contractor shall not commence work on any Contract in the City of Irving until the Contractor has
obtained all the insurance required under this paragraph and such insurance has been approved by the
City.
13.2.
TYPES AND AMOUNTS OF CONTRACTOR’S INSURANCE
13.2.1.
The Contractor shall furnish and maintain during the life of the contract adequate Worker's
Compensation and Commercial General Liability (Public) Insurance in such amounts as follows:
Type of Insurance
Amount
Worker's Compensation
as set forth in the Worker's Compensation Act.
Commercial General
Liability (Public)
$1,000,000 Each Accident
$2,000,000 Aggregate
$2,000,000 Products & Completed
Operations Aggregate
The Commercial General Liability (Public) insurance policy shall include an endorsement CG 2503 "Amendment
Aggregate Limit of Insurance per Project". The endorsement shall preserve the entire aggregate required in the
Commercial General Liability (Public) insurance policy for the exclusive use in this contract. As an alternative to
endorsement CG2503, the contractor can purchase an Owner's and Contractor's Protective Liability Insurance policy
for the project. The Commercial General Liability (Public) insurance policy shall be on an "Occurrence" basis. The
Contractor shall be required to have additional insurance for all work performed within railroad R.O.W. as required
by the owner of such R.O.W. and said insurance shall be in addition to the insurance amount required in sub-paragraph
(A).
13.3.
ADDITIONAL INSURED
The City of Irving shall be an additional insured on the Commercial General Liability (Public) Insurance Policy
furnished by the Contractor.
13.4.
WRITTEN NOTIFICATION
Each insurance policy shall contain a provision requiring that thirty (30) days prior to expiration, cancellation, nonrenewal or any material change in coverage, a notice there of shall be given by certified mail to the Purchasing
Division, City of Irving, 845 W. Irving Blvd., Irving, Texas, 75060.
13.5.
PREMIUMS AND ASSESSMENTS
Companies issuing the insurance policies shall have no recourse against the City for payment of any premiums or
assessments for any deductibles which are at the sole responsibility and risk of the Contractor.
13.6.
CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE
Proof that the insurance is in force shall be furnished to the City on City of Irving Standard Certificate of Insurance
Forms. In the event any insurance policy shown on the Certificate of Insurance has an expiration date that is prior to
the completion and final acceptance of the project by the City of Irving, the contractor shall furnish the City proof of
identical continued coverage no later than thirty(30) days prior to the expiration date shown on the Certificate of
Insurance.
13.7.
PRIMARY COVERAGE
The coverages provided herein shall be primary and noncontributory with any other insurance maintained by the City
of Irving, Texas, for its benefit, including self insurance.
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13.8
Workers' Compensation Insurance Coverage
13.8.1
A contractor shall:
(1)
provide coverage for its employees providing services on a project, for the duration of the project
based on proper reporting of classification codes and payroll amounts and filing of any coverage
agreements;
(2)
provide a certificate of coverage showing workers' compensation coverage to the governmental
entity prior to beginning work on the project;
(3)
provide the governmental entity prior to the end of the coverage period, a new certificate of
coverage showing extension of coverage, if the coverage period shown on the contractor's current
certificate of coverage ends during the duration of the project;
(4)
obtain from each person providing services on a project, and provide to the governmental entity:
(A)
(B)
a certificate of coverage, prior to that person beginning work on the project, so the
governmental entity will have on file certificates of coverage showing coverage for all
persons providing services on the project; and
no later than seven days after receipt by the contractor, a new certificate of coverage
showing extension of coverage, if the coverage period shown on the current certificate of
coverage ends during the duration of the project;
(5)
retain all required certificates of coverage on file for the duration of the project and for one year
thereafter;
(6)
notify the governmental entity in writing by certified mail or personal delivery, within 10 days
after the contractor knew or should have known, of any change that materially affects the
provision of coverage of any person providing services on the project;
(7)
post a notice on each project site informing all persons providing services on the project that they
are required to be covered, and stating how a person may verify current coverage and report failure
to provide coverage. This notice does not satisfy other posting requirements imposed by the Act
or other commission rules. This notice must be printed with a title in at least 30 point bold type
and text in at least 19 point normal type, and shall be in both English and Spanish and any other
language common to the worker population. The text for the notices shall be the following text
in Figure 2 provided by the commission on the sample notice, without any additional words or
changes:
(Figure 2)
REQUIRED WORKERS' COMPENSATION COVERAGE
"The law requires that each person working on this site or providing services related to this construction project must
be covered by workers' compensation insurance. This includes persons providing, hauling, or delivering equipment
or materials, or providing labor or transportation or other service related to the project, regardless of the identity of
their employer or status as an employee."
"Call the Texas Workers' Compensation Commission at 512-440-3789 to receive information on the legal requirement
for coverage, to verify whether your employer has provided the required coverage, or to report an employer's failure
to provide coverage."
and
(8)
contractually require each person with whom it contracts to provide services on a project, to:
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(A)
provide coverage based on proper reporting of classification codes and payroll amounts
and filing of any coverage agreements for all of its employees providing services on the
project, for the duration of the project;
(B)
provide a certificate of coverage to the contractor prior to that person beginning work on
the project;
(C)
include in all contracts to provide services on the project the language in subsection (e) (3)
of this rule;
(D)
provide the contractor, prior to the end of the coverage period, a new certificate of coverage
showing extension of coverage, if the coverage period shown on the current certificate of
coverage ends during the duration of the project;
(E)
obtain from each other person with whom it contracts, and provide to the contractor:
(i)
a certificate of coverage, prior to the other person beginning work on the
project; and
(ii)
prior to the end of the coverage period, a new certificate of coverage
showing extension of the coverage period, if the coverage period shown on
the current certificate of coverage ends during the duration of the project;
(F)
retain all required certificates of coverage on file for the duration of the project and for one
year thereafter;
(G)
notify the governmental entity in writing by certified mail or personal delivery, within 10
days after the person knew or should have known, of any change that materially affects the
provision of coverage of any person providing services on the project; and
(H)
contractually require each other person with whom it contracts, to perform as required by
subparagraphs (A) - (H) of this paragraph, with the certificate of coverage to be provided
to the person for whom they are providing services.
ARTICLE XIV
MISCELLANEOUS
14.1
GOVERNING LAW
14.1.1
The Contract shall be governed by the law of the place where the Project is located.
14.2
SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
14.2.1
The Owner and Contractor bind themselves, their successors, assigns and legal representatives to
the other party hereto and to successors, assigns and legal representatives of such other party in respect to covenants,
agreements and obligations contained in this Contract. The Contractor shall not assign this Contract without written
consent of the Owner.
14.3
SURETY BONDS
14.3.1
The Contractor shall furnish separate performance, payment, bonds to the Owner, according to the
requirements set out in the bid documents and state statutes. Each bond required by the bid documents
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or state statute shall set forth a penal sum in an amount not less than the Contract Price. Each bond
furnished by the Contractor shall incorporate by reference the terms of this Contract as fully as though
they were set forth verbatim in such bonds. In the event the Contract Price is adjusted by Change Order
executed by the Contractor, the penal sum of both the performance bond and the payment bond shall be
deemed increased by like amount. The performance, payment, bonds furnished by the Contractor shall
be in form suitable to the Owner and shall be executed by a surety, or sureties, reasonably suitable to the
Owner and authorized to do business in the State of Texas by the State Board of Insurance.
14.4
PROTECTION OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY
14.4.1
DO NOT USE MATERIALS CONTAINING ASBESTOS. The Contractor shall comply with State
of Texas H.B. 1927 concerning use of materials containing asbestos in building construction. The Contractor shall
provide Owner with an affidavit notarized by a notary public which certifies that no PCB's or asbestos have been used
in the materials for construction of the Project. This affidavit shall be due at the same time the Release of Lien on
products is furnished to the Architect.
14.4.2
The Contractor shall provide Owner with an affidavit notarized by a notary public which certifies that
all materials containing Volatile Organic Components (VOC) are in strict compliance with all VOC (Volatile Organic
Components) requirements and regulations of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Occupational Safety
Health Administration (OSHA), State, County, City and Local Air Control District.
14.4.3
The Contractor shall provide Owner with an affidavit notarized by a notary public which certifies that
all hazardous waste, trash, debris, etc. have been disposed of in a manner which is in strict compliance with all current
requirements of EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), State, County, City and Local districts or authorities.
14.5
TRENCH SAFETY
14.5.1
As a prerequisite to award of Contract, the Contractor shall submit a trenching plan to the Owner within
5 days after notification of award of Contract illustrating the trench safety measures required for trenches exceeding
5 feet (1525 mm) in depth. This plan shall be prepared under the direct supervision of a Professional Engineer licensed
in the State of Texas and who is not employed by the Owner, Architect or the Architect's Consultants, nor in any other
way affiliated with or employed on the Project, and shall demonstrate compliance with requirements of the OSHA
regulations governing excavations and requirements of any governmental agencies having jurisdiction over the
Project.
14.5.2
The Contractor is solely responsible for determining the applicability of the designed trench safety
systems to each field condition and for inspecting the trench safety systems. The Contractor shall maintain permanent
records of all trench safety inspections.
14.5.3
The Contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless the Owner and its employees and agents, including
the Owner's Architect and his Consultants, from any and all damages, costs (including, without limitation, legal fees,
court costs, and the cost of investigation), judgments, and claims by anyone for injury or death of persons resulting
from the collapse or failure of trenches constructed under this Contract. This indemnity provision applies even if the
collapse or failure is partly caused by the Owner's negligence including without limitation the Owner's negligent acts
or omissions in failing to provide adequately for trench safety. Such negligent acts or omissions may include, but are
not limited to, inspections, failure to issue stop work orders, and the hiring of the Contractor."
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OWNER
CONTRACTOR
City of Irving
SEAL
______________________________________ SEAL
(TYPED NAME)
(TYPED NAME)
By:
By:
(SIGNATURE)
(SIGNATURE)
Beth Van Duyne, Mayor
(PRINTED NAME, TITLE AND ADDRESS)
(PRINTED NAME, TITLE AND ADDRESS)
(DATE OF EXECUTION)
(DATE OF EXECUTION)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
___________________________
ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY
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CORPORATE ACKNOWLEDGMENT
THE STATE OF ____________________
COUNTY OF ______________________
BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, a Notary Public in and for said County and State, on this day personally appeared:
_______________________________
_______________________________
(Print Name)
(Print Title)
of ___________________, known to me to be the person and officer whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and
acknowledged to me that the same was the act of the said ____________________, a corporation, that he was duly authorized
to perform the same by appropriate resolution of the board of directors of such corporation and that he executed the same as the
act of such corporation for the purposes and consideration therein expressed, and in the capacity therein stated.
GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE this the _____ day of ________________, A.D., 20__.
___________________________________
Notary Public In and For the State of Texas
_______________County, ____________
My Commission expires:
____________________
MAYOR’S ACKNOWLEDGMENT
THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF DALLAS
BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, a Notary Public in and for said County and State, on this day personally
appeared Beth Van Duyne, Mayor of the City of Irving, Texas, a municipal corporation, known to me to be the person and officer
whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me that the same was the act of the said City of
Irving, Texas, a municipal corporation, that he was duly authorized to perform the same by appropriate resolution of the City
Council of the City of Irving and that he executed the same as the act of the said City for purpose and consideration therein
expressed, and in the capacity therein stated.
GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE this _____ day of ____________, A.D., 20__.
___________________________________
Notary Public in and for the State of Texas
My Commission expires:
________________County ____________
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Irving Arts Center
Irving, TX
SECTION 11000
Part 1.
1.01
GENERAL
WORK INCLUDED
A. The Stage Lighting Integrator, as part of the work of this section, shall provide,
install and test a complete lighting control system as specified herein for areas
indicated on the drawings and circuit schedules.
B. The Stage Lighting Integrator shall retain the services of an Electrical Contractor
licensed in the state of Texas (herein after referred to as “EC”) to perform
electrical work as required by the scope of work.
1. The EC shall have experience in the installation of Electronic Theater
Controls theatrical and architectural dimming and control equipment.
2. The EC shall have been in business for a minimum of 10 consecutive
years and shall have no history of bankruptcy.
C. Furnish all conduit, wire, connectors, hardware and other incidental items
necessary for the complete and proper operation of the lighting control system.
1.02 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
A. The system shall be designed for the control of architectural and theatrical
lighting and shall consist of factory pre-wired dimming and processing rack
enclosures containing dimmers, relays, power supplies, breakers, terminals
and/or control electronics.
B. System shall work in conjunction with specified low-voltage control stations.
C. Reference the attached Bill of Materials for equipment quantities.
D. System shall work in conjunction with existing electrical distribution and branch
circuits.
A. Problems with existing electrical distribution and branch circuits identified
through the course of work described herein are to not to be rectified as
part of this specification.
1.03 SUBMITTALS
A. Provide 3 sets of full system submittals. Submittals shall include:
1. Full system riser diagram(s) illustrating interconnection of system
components, wiring requirements, wire types, back box sizes and any
special installation considerations.
2. Full set of printed technical data sheets.
3. Detailed set of dimmer schedules
4. Detailed set of circuit and control schedules, including a complete list of all
deviations from specifications.
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B. Stage Lighting Integrator shall provide any additional information, including
equipment demonstrations, as required by the engineer or specifier to verify
compliance with specifications.
1.04 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Manufacturer shall be one who has been continuously engaged in the
manufacturer of lighting control equipment for a minimum of ten years. All
dimmer and cabinet fabrication must take place in a U.S. manufacturing plant.
B. The manufacturer shall have a factory authorized stocking service center with at
least one full time service technician on staff located within 150 miles of the job
site. In addition, the manufacturer shall have a toll free 24-hour hotline with a
maximum response time of 20 minutes, 24 hours a day and 365 days a year.
C. All equipment, where applicable standards have been established, shall be built
to the standards of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., the National Electric Code
and the United States Institute for Theater Technology. Permanently installed
power distribution equipment such as dimmer racks and distribution shall be UL
and C-UL Listed, and/or CE marked (where applicable) and bear the appropriate
labels. Portable equipment such as consoles and fixtures shall be UL and C-UL
Listed, ETL Listed and/or CE marked (where applicable) and bear the
appropriate labels.
1.05 ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS
A. The equipment herein specified shall be manufactured by
Electronic Theatre Controls
PO Box 620979
Middleton, WI 53562
Phone: 608/831-4116
Fax: 608/836-1736
B. Alternative manufacturers must submit a full pre-approval package ten days prior
to bid date. Package shall consist of items listed in Part 1, Section 1.03A.
C. Permission to bid does not imply acceptance of the manufacturer. It is the sole
responsibility of the Stage Lighting Integrator to ensure that any price quotations
received and submittals made are for controls systems that meet or exceed the
specifications.
1.06
STAGE LIGHTING INTEGRATOR
The provider of the system herein described shall be acknowledged in
business as a Stage Lighting Integrator (SLI). The role of the SLI in this
project shall be to provide and install all equipment listed in this section. The
SLI shall furnish a complete working system to the owner, meeting the intent
of this specification. The SLI shall coordinate with the Owner’s
Representative to provide input on the design, construction and use of the
theatrical facilities and lighting system. The SLI shall coordinate delivery
schedules and provide installation of equipment with electrical trades.
Additionally, the SLI shall be responsible for submittal documentation for
equipment in this section, system record drawings, final testing of the system,
and training of the owner’s personnel as required by this specification.
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A. QUALIFICATIONS
a. The Stage Lighting Integrator (herein referred to as “SLI”) shall have
experience in the operation and installation of similar equipment
associated with the construction and/or renovation of facilities similar in
scope to this project.
b. The SLI shall have been in business for a minimum of 10 consecutive
years and shall have no history of bankruptcy.
c. The SLI shall be an authorized dealer for an adequate number of
manufacturers of system products necessary to provide a complete
working system meeting the intent of this specification. System products
shall include but are not limited to the following:
i. Dimming Equipment
d. Control System
e. Power Distribution
f. Accessories as required to produce a full working system
g. The SLI shall have on staff at least two full-time manufacturer-certified
field service technicians, whose primary location of operation is the SLI’s
retail/warehouse facility.
h. The SLI shall maintain a retail and warehouse facility within 20 miles of the
owner’s location.
i. The SLI shall be capable of performing system integration, configuration,
programming, maintenance and training for the proposed system.
j. The SLI shall provide a two-year system warranty for the complete
system, not including expendable supplies, effective from the date of
system acceptance. Within this warranty period, the SLI shall be
responsible as the Owner’s sole contact for the remedy, repair, or
replacement of system deficiencies (through the manufacturer’s warranty
where applicable). The SLI shall match the Manufacturer’s warranty
periods, if they are longer than two years.
k. The SLI shall be able to secure a performance bond of an amount not less
than an aggregate of one million dollars.
l. The SLI shall provide an insurance policy for general liability covering the
SLI and all additional insured per project requirements.
m. The SLI shall be required to carry Errors and Omissions Insurance
1.07
SUBMITTALS
A. Within sixty days of notice to proceed, SLI shall provide 3 sets of full
system submittals to the Owner’s Representative. Submittals shall
include:
i. Full system riser diagram(s) illustrating interconnection of system
components, wiring requirements, back box sizes and any special
installation considerations.
ii. Full set of printed technical data sheets.
iii. Detailed set of dimmer schedules.
iv. Detailed set of circuit and control schedules, including a complete
list of all deviations from specifications.
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v. A control device schedule clearly indicating location of devices,
backbox size, mounting height and style and device labels. These
labels shall be used on all riser diagrams and detail sheets.
vi. SLI shall provide any additional information, including equipment
demonstrations, as required by the Owner’s Representative to
verify compliance with specifications.
B. Closeout Submittals
i. Prepare and submit 3 copies of the System Reference Manual prior
to Owner training in 3 ring binders, sized to hold the material plus
50% excess, with clear vinyl pockets on cover and spine for project
title.
ii. Project record drawings “as-builts” to be provided within 4 weeks
after system acceptance. Provide in electronic form (ACAD 2007 or
later, PDF and DWG files)
iii. A list of all equipment, indicating manufacturer, model, serial
number, and equipment location (i.e. panel/rack/room number).
Update following acceptance testing, if changed.
Part 2.
2.01
PRODUCT
GENERAL
A. Equipment and materials shall be new, and conform to applicable UL, CSA, or
ANSI provisions. Take care during installation to prevent scratches, dents, chips,
etc.
B. Verify all site conditions prior to fabrication and installation of all equipment.
Notify Owner’s Representative of any discrepancies in site conditions or design
documents as soon as identified.
C. Use only components and items in the theatrical lighting systems that conform to
industry practice and acceptable code standards.
D. Wiring of power distribution cable shall be in accordance with NEC standards.
E. Wiring of control distribution cable shall be in accordance with the manufacturer’s
specification.
F. Cat 5E shall be utilized for lighting network infrastructure.
G. Belden 9729 shall be utilized for DMX control infrastructure.
2.02
ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL PROCESSOR MODULES
A. Control Processor Modules
a. The Architectural Control Processor shall be the Unison Paradigm P-ACP
Series Control Processor as manufactured by Electronic Theatre Controls,
Inc., or equal.
b. Mechanical
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i. The Architectural Control Processor (ACP) assembly shall be
designed for use in DRd Series Dimming Enclosures and ERn
Series Control Enclosures.
ii. The processor shall utilize microprocessor based, solid state
technology to provide multi-scene lighting and building control.
iii. ACP module electronics shall be contained in a plug-in assembly.
1. The module shall be housed in a formed steel body and
contain no discrete wire connections.
a. No tools shall be required for module removal or
insertion.
iv. The ACP shall be convection cooled.
v. User Interface
1. The ACP shall utilize a backlit liquid crystal display capable
of graphics and eight lines of text.
2. The ACP shall provide an alpha-numeric keypad for data
entry and navigation
3. The ACP shall provide a touch-sensitive control wheel for
navigation.
4. The ACP shall provide shortcut buttons to assist in
navigation, selection, and data entry.
5. The ACP keypad, buttons, and wheel shall be backlit for use
in low-light conditions.
a. The backlight shall have a user selectable time out,
including no time out.
vi. The ACP shall provide a front-panel RJ45 jack for Ethernet
connection to the processor for configuration, live control, and webbrowser-based system access.
1. The Ethernet port shall be secured behind the locking door.
vii. The ACP shall provide a Secure Digital (SD) Removable Media slot
on the front panel for transfer of configuration data.
1. The SD slot shall be secured behind the locking door.
viii. The ACP shall provide a Universal Serial Bus (USB) port on the
front panel for transfer of configuration data.
1. The USB port shall be secured behind the locking door.
ix. Architectural Lighting System configuration and program
information shall be stored in flash memory, which does not require
battery backup.
1. The ACP shall provide a Compact Flash (CF) Card as
backup flash memory and storage.
2. The CF Card is stored in the back of the ACP, and can be
accessed only by removing the ACP.
3. The ACP data can be exchanged by inserting the CF card
into another ACP.
c. Electrical
i. The ACP shall require no discrete wiring connections; all wiring
shall be terminated into Dimming or Control Enclosure.
ii. The ACP shall require low-voltage power supplied by the Dimming
or Control enclosure.
iii. The ACP shall be hot-swap capable.
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iv. The ACP shall support Echelon LinkPower communications with
remote devices, including button stations, button/fader stations,
Touchscreen stations, sensors, and third party LonMARK compliant
products.
1. The LinkPower network shall utilize polarity-independent,
low-voltage Class II twisted pair wiring, type Belden 8471
(unshielded) or Belden 8719 (shielded) or equivalent. One #
14 AWG drain wire will be required for system not using
grounded metal conduit. Touchscreen stations, interface
stations and portable stations connectors will also require (2)
#16 AWG wires.
2. The LinkPower network shall be topology free. Network
wiring may be bus, loop, home run, star or any combination
of these.
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3. Link power wiring shall permit a total wire run of 1640 ft.
(500m) without a repeater. Repeater option modules shall be
available to increase wiring maximums in increments of 1640
ft. (500m)
4. Link power wiring between stations shall not exceed 1313 ft.
(400m).
v. The ACP shall support 10/100BaseTX, auto MDI/MDIX, 802.3af
compliant Ethernet networking using TCP/IP, ESTA BSR E1.17
Advanced Control Networks (ACN) and ESTA BSR E1.31 (sACN)
Protocols for internal communication and integration with third-party
equipment.
vi. The ACP shall support EIA-RS232 serial protocol for bi-directional
command and communication with third-party equipment.
vii. The ACP shall support two discrete ESTA DMX512A ports,
configurable as input or output ports.*
1. *When used in a Dimming Enclosure, the second port is
always an output port.
viii. The ACP shall provide four onboard dry contact closure inputs for
integration with third-party products.
ix. The ACP shall provide four onboard contact closure outputs, rated
at 1A@30VDC, for integration with third-party equipment.
d. Functional
i. Capacity
1. Shall support 1024 channels of control
2. Shall support 2 physical DMX ports, each of which may be
configured as an input or output
ii. System
1. Runtime application shall support Net3 system
interoperability
2. System shall support the use of Network Time Protocol for
real time clock synchronization
3. System shall support remote firmware upload an over
Ethernet connection from a connected PC running the Light
Designer software or another connected processor.
4. System shall support local firmware upload from removable
media (SD Card, USB Flash Drive)
iii. Diagnostics
1. Shall output an Event log
2. Standard log shall store a fixed-length history of recent
activity
3. Separate critical log shall only store important messages
(such as boot-up settings)
iv. Configuration Data
1. Configuration Data can be uploaded over an Ethernet
connection from a PC running Light Designer application
2. Configuration Data can be retrieved from another Paradigm
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3. A Paradigm Processor shall make its configuration data
available for retrieval by another Processor as a
backup/recovery mechanism
4. Configuration Data shall be stored on solid-state media that
can be removed to facilitate transfer between Processor
units
5. Configuration Data may be loaded to and from removable
media access provided on front panel
6. Configuration Data for the entire System shall be available
for download from any single Processor
7. Shall store configuration data for Dimming enclosure
processors and shall make available for download
v. Scalability
1. Adding additional Processors to a System shall
proportionately increase its overall capabilities up to a
maximum System size
2. The maximum number of Processors configured as a
System shall be at least 12
3. Multiple Processors shall utilize the Ethernet network to
remain time synchronized and share control information
4. Multiple Processors shall utilize the Ethernet network to
maintain configuration data synchronization as modifications
are made
5. Failure of a single Processor shall not prohibit continuing
operation of the remaining Processors
6. It shall be possible for multiple Systems to coexist on the
same physical network with logical isolation between
Systems
vi. Local User Interface
1. Shall provide access to Processor setup (IP address)
2. Shall provide access to Processor status and diagnostics
3. Where the Processor is installed within a Dimming
enclosure, shall provide access to Dimming enclosure setup,
status and diagnostics
4. Shall provide control functionality for Control Channels,
Zones, Fixtures, Groups, Presets, Macros, Walls and
Sequences within the current configuration.
5. Shall provide functionality to schedule astronomical and real
time events (add/edit/delete)
6. Shall allow for display of local DMX information
7. Shall allow for transfer of log files to local removable media
8. Shall allow to perform firmware upgrades for connected
Dimming enclosures
9. Shall allow for transfer of configuration to and from Dimming
enclosures using removable media
10. Shall allow for transfer of configuration to and from LCD
Stations using removable media
11. Shall allow for binding of Stations
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Access Controls
1. There shall be 2 user accounts - Administrator, and User
with separate password protection
2. Account and password settings shall be local to each
Processor
3. Access Controls shall be applied to certain areas of the
Paradigm Local User Interface and Web Interface
Web User Interface
1. Shall be an internal web server accessible via Ethernet port
2. Shall support common web browsers on Windows and Mac
platforms
3. Shall provide functionality to Activate and Deactivate Presets
4. Shall provide functionality to schedule timed events
(add/delete)
5. Shall display status information
6. Shall display log files
7. Shall allow for configuration of Processor settings (date,
time)
8. Shall allow for upload and download of configuration data
9. There shall be links to other web-enabled devices in the
System, including other Paradigm Processors
Stations
1. Stations shall be connected to a Paradigm Processor via a
LinkPower network or Ethernet
2. Station discovery and binding shall be accomplished from
the Local User Interface or Light Designer
Net3 and ACN Devices
1. Net3 Devices shall be connected to and controlled from
Paradigm Processors via Ethernet
2. Paradigm Processors shall provide DMX-Net3 gateway
functionality
3. It shall be possible to send and receive Macro triggers
defined within the System configuration via Net3
4. There shall be support for Streaming ACN on up to 24
universes per Processor
Operation
1. When contained in an dimming enclosure, a snapshot of the
dimming enclosure output data shall be stored in persistent
memory so that hardware can access it for immediate output
on boot
2. DMX output refresh rate shall be configurable
3. There shall be support for 16-bit DMX Attributes
4. DMX inputs may be patched to DMX and Streaming ACN
outputs as external sources
5. Streaming ACN inputs shall be patched to DMX outputs
(gateway) as external sources
6. Where there are multiple external sources then priority and
HTP shall be used to perform arbitration
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7. External and internal sources shall be arbitrated based on
user-selection of standard or custom rules
8. On Preset Record, the values of Attributes within the Preset
shall be updated to reflect the current output
9. The total output may be the combination of many different
Presets running concurrently
10. There shall be no hard limit on number of concurrent cross
fades
11. Multiple Presets controlling the same Attribute shall first
interact based on priority and second based on Latest Takes
Precedence(LTP) or Highest Takes Precedence (HTP)
12. LTP and HTP operation shall be supported simultaneously
and interact (at the same priority) using HTP
13. Settings due to LTP Presets may be automatically discarded
from operation when overridden
14. It shall be possible to specify that a Preset or Attribute
Control will persist when overridden
15. A Preset may be designated as an HTP Override and shall
cause HTP values to be discarded
16. It shall be possible to modify the rate of a Preset (Cross
fades, Effects) from a Control within the System
17. Each Preset shall have a status that can be Activated,
Deactivated or Altered
18. Preset status may be set based on matching levels in the
current output as an option
19. On startup the System shall be capable of automatically
executing timed events within the previous 24 hours to
synchronize its initial output state with the current time of day
xii. Serial Input/Output
1. RS232 shall support 8-bit word length, parity selection and 1
or 2 stop bits
2. RS232 shall support baud rates from 4800 to 115,200 bps
3. Serial input and output messages are fully customizable
4. Serial output messages can be generated by any Control or
Event
CENTRAL LIGHTING SERVER
A. The Architectural Control Server shall be the Unison Paradigm Central Control
Server (P-CCS) as manufactured by Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc., or equal.
a. Connections shall be made between lighting system components over
standard Ethernet distribution systems using 10/100BaseT.
b. The server shall be tested to UL standards and labeled ETL Listed
c. The server shall be RoHS Compliant (lead-free)
d. The server shall be CE compliant
B. Mechanical
a. The Central Control Server (P-CCS) assembly shall be designed for use
with Unison Paradigm Series Control Systems
b. P-CCS electronics shall be contained in a single assembly.
i. The assembly shall be housed in a formed steel body
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ii. The server shall be fabricated of 16-gauge steel, finished in finetexture, scratch-resistant, powder coat paint
iii. Mounting holes shall be provided for installation of a rack mount kit
c. User Interface
i. The P-CCS power button shall be backlit for use in low-light
conditions.
d. The P-CCS shall provide a Universal Serial Bus (USB) port on the front
panel for transfer of configuration data.
e. The P-CCS shall provide rear-panel connections for (2) RJ45 jack for
Ethernet connection to the processor for configuration, Virtual
Touchscreen (VTS) and web-browser-based system access.
f. Architectural Lighting System configuration and program information shall
be stored in solid state memory, which does not require battery backup.
i. The P-CCS shall provide a hard drive for storage of system
configurations
C. Electrical
a. The P-CCS shall support 100-240VAC power input and utilize an external
transformer power supply
b. The P-CCS shall allow for nearly silent operation
c. The server shall utilize microprocessor based, solid state technology to
provide multi-processor lighting and building control
d. The server shall provide two IEE802.3u Ethernet connections for
100BASE-TX communication with the lighting control system
i. The Primary Ethernet port shall be reserved for connection to the
lighting control system
ii. The Secondary Ethernet connection shall be used for interface with
BACnet IP enabled building systems
iii. Both Connections shall support Virtual Touchscreen (VTS)
functionality
e. Following a loss of power, the P-CCS shall return to its previous power
state upon power being restored
D. Environmental
a. The ambient operating temperature shall be 0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F)
b. The storage temperature shall be -40° to 70°C (-40° to 158°F)
c. The operating humidity shall be 5% - 95% non-condensing
E. Functional
a. Capacity
i. Shall support up to 48 Paradigm Architectural Control Processors
(ACP)
ii. Shall support up to 12 individual projects
b. System
i. Shall support multi-user LiveControl and LiveEdit simultaneously
ii. System shall support the use of Network Time Protocol for real time
clock synchronization
iii. System shall support remote firmware upload over an Ethernet
connection from a connected PC running the LightDesigner
software
iv. Failure of a single Processor shall not prohibit continuing operation
of the remaining connected system
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v. Shall log system error messages using Syslog
vi. The server shall support ANSI E1.17 Architecture for Control
Networks (ACN)
1. Servers that do not support ANSI E1.17 shall not be
acceptable
vii. The server shall support ANSI/ ASHRAE BSR135.1 BACnet IP
protocol.
1. Servers that do not support BSR135.1 shall not be
acceptable
Diagnostics
i. Shall output an Event log using Syslog format
ii. Standard log shall store a fixed-length history of recent activity
iii. Separate critical log shall only store important messages (such as
boot-up settings)
Configuration Data
i. Configuration Data can be uploaded over an Ethernet connection
from a PC running the LightDesigner application
ii. Configuration Data can be retrieved from any connected Paradigm
Processor
iii. Configuration Data may be loaded to and from removable media
(USB) access provided on front panel
iv. Configuration Data for the entire System shall be available for
download from any Processor or Central Server
v. Configuration Data shall be stored on solid-state media
Scalability
i. Adding additional Processors to a Server System shall
proportionately increase its overall capabilities up to a maximum
System size
ii. The maximum number of Processors configured as a single
System shall be at least 12.
iii. The maximum number of Paradigm Processors supported by a
single Server configuration shall be at least 48
iv. Multiple Processors shall utilize the Ethernet network to remain
time synchronized and share control information
v. Multiple Processors shall utilize the Ethernet network to maintain
configuration data synchronization as modifications are made
vi. It shall be possible for multiple Systems to coexist on the same
physical network with logical isolation between Systems
vii. Shall provide building management interface separate from the
Lighting Network using BACnet IP
1. Shall allow for system Timed Event scheduling from another
device
viii. Shall allow remote use of the customized Virtual Touchscreen
Application (VTS)
Web User Interface
i. Shall be an internal web server accessible via the primary Ethernet
port
ii. Shall support common web browsers on Windows and Mac OS
platforms
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iii. Shall provide functionality to Activate and Deactivate Presets
iv. Shall provide functionality to schedule timed events (add/delete)
v. Shall display status information
vi. Shall display log files
vii. Shall allow for configuration of Processor settings (date, time)
viii. Shall allow for upload and download of configuration data
ix. There shall be links to other web-enabled devices in the System,
including other Paradigm Processors
g. Virtual Touchscreen Stations
i. A Virtual Touchscreen (VTS) interface shall be supported from the
Central Control Server
ii. General
1. Virtual Touchscreen stations shall support default and fully
graphical control pages.
2. The Virtual Touchscreen station shall operate using graphic
buttons, faders and other images with support for at least 30
separate programmable control pages.
3. Virtual Touchscreen stations shall also allow programming of
page pass-code, lock out and visibility levels.
iii. Functional
1. System
a. The Virtual Touchscreen shall support configuration
firmware upload from a Paradigm Central Control
Server as proxy
b. The Virtual Touchscreen shall support client
application download from the Paradigm Central
Control Server
c. A minimum of 48 Virtual Touchscreens Stations shall
be supported for the Central control Server
d. Virtual Touchscreens shall support user configurable
resolutions up to 1080 HD (1920 x 1080)
e. Virtual Touchscreen Station shall support
configuration form ControlDesigner Software
2. Setup Mode
a. There shall be a setup display that is separate from
any user-defined configuration
b. It shall be possible to view and modify connectivity
settings
c. It shall be possible to view status information
d. The appearance of the setup display shall be
standard and not editable
e. The setup display may be invoked from within the
user-defined configuration and/or physical button on
the Virtual Touchscreen
f. There shall be a default protected method to invoke
the setup display
3. Configurations
a. Only one VTS configuration may be active on a single
interface
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b. Where multiple configurations are stored there shall
be a boot menu to allow selection of a configuration
c. Each configuration shall be identified as a different
Station within the System
4. Operation
a. The Unison Paradigm Control System shall be
designed to allow control of lighting and associated
systems via Virtual Touchscreen controls. System
shall allow the control of presets, sequences, macros
and time clock events.
b. System macros and sequences shall be
programmable via LightDesigner system software.
c. System time clock events shall be programmable via
the Virtual Touchscreen, LightDesigner system
software, the processor user interface, or the internal
web server.
d. Time clock events shall be assigned to system day
types. Standard day types include: anyway, weekday,
weekend, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday,
Thursday, Friday and Saturday. System shall support
programming of additional custom or special day
types.
e. Time clock events shall be activated based on
sunrise, sunset, time of day or periodic event. System
shall automatically compensate for regions using a
fully configurable daylight saving time.
f. A Color picker, supporting Hue, Saturation and
Brightness (HSB) color selection shall be available for
color selection of color changing fixtures and provide
visual feedback of the current color produced by the
associated fixture.
i. The color picker shall be provided with a
default layout that requires no user
configuration
ii. The Color Picker shall provide RGB faders in
addition to the default HSB color wheel for
color selection
iii. Color picker values shall allow for numerical
value input in addition to color wheel and fader
control
iv. The color picker shall be compatible with color
mixing systems that use up to seven discrete
color control channels
g. Virtual Touchscreen stations shall be designed to
operate standard default or custom system functions.
Components shall operate default functions unless reassigned via LightDesigner, the Windows-based
configuration program.
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i. Optional button functions include: preset
selection, manual mode activation, record
mode activation, station lockout, raise, lower,
macro activation, and cue light, or room
join/separate.
ii. Optional fader functions include master control,
individual channel control, fade rate control or
preset master control.
STATION POWER MODULES
A. Station processor Modules
a. The Station Power Module shall be the Unison Paradigm P-SPM Series
Station Power Module as manufactured by Electronic Theatre Controls,
Inc., or equal.
b. Mechanical
i. The Station Power Module (SPM) assembly shall be designed for
use in DRd Series or ERn Rack Enclosures
ii. The SPM shall convert input power into low-voltage (Class II)
power with data line and a secondary auxiliary low-voltage line to
energize button, button/fader, touchscreen, and interface devices
for multi-scene lighting and building control.
iii. SPM module shall be contained in a plug-in assembly.
1. The module shall be housed in a formed steel body and
contain no discrete wire connections.
a. No tools shall be required for module removal or
insertion.
iv. The SPM shall be convection cooled.
v. User Interface
1. The SPM shall utilize light emitting diodes (LED' s) to
indication function, status and fault.
vi.
The SPM shall be secured behind the locking door.
vii. Wall-mounted, direct wire and 19" rack-mount, connectorized
repeater and dual-repeater variants shall be available from the
same manufacturer where required on the project.
c. Electrical
i. The SPM shall require no discrete wiring connections; all wiring
shall be terminated into the dimming enclosure, unless required by
a variant
ii. The SPM shall require line-voltage power supplied by the
contractor, terminated inside the dimming or control enclosure.
iii. The SPM shall be hot-swap capable.
iv. The SPM, in conjunction with a matching Architectural Control
Processor (ACP), shall support Echelon LinkPower
communications with remote devices, including button,
button/fader, touchscreen and interface stations, and shall
interoperate with LonMARK-approved third-party devices.
1. The LinkPower network shall utilize polarity-independent,
low-voltage Class II twisted pair wiring, type Belden 8471
(unshielded) or Belden 8719 (shielded) or equivalent. One #
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14 AWG drain wire will be required for system not using
grounded metal conduit.
2. The LinkPower network shall be topology free. Network
wiring may be bus, loop, home run, star or any combination
of these.
3. Link power wiring shall permit a total wire run of 1640 ft.
(500m)
a. Repeaters allow an additional wire run of 1640 ft.
(500m)
b. Dual-repeaters allow two additional wire runs of 1640
ft. (500m)
4. Link power wiring between stations shall not exceed 1313 ft.
(400m).
v. The SPM shall support auxiliary power for certain remote devices,
including touchscreen and interface stations, as required by the
device.
1. The auxiliary power network shall utilize polarity-dependent,
low-voltage Class II wiring, consisting of two # 16 AWG
wires.
2. Auxiliary wiring shall permit a total wire run of 1640 ft.
(500m)
a. Repeaters allow an additional wire run of 1640 ft.
(500m)
b. Dual-repeaters allow two additional wire runs of 1640
ft. (500m)
3. The SPM shall supply 1.25 amps at 24v DC continuously.
d. Functional
i. Capacity
1. Each SPM shall
a. Supply power for up to 32 button and button/fader
stations.
i. Repeaters and dual-repeaters allow 30
additional stations, 62 total
b. Supply auxiliary power for a similar number of
interface stations.
c. Shall supply auxiliary power for up to four
Touchscreen stations, when a like number of other
stations are deducted from the total.
i. Repeaters and dual-repeaters allow two
additional Touchscreens (six total) when a like
number of other stations are deducted from the
total.
ii. Operation
1. The SPM shall not require configuration or programming.
2. The SPM shall automatically detect faults in the wiring,
indicate the fault, including the fault polarity, and shut down
the output power.
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a. The SPM shall automatically reset when the fault is
clear, and can be manually reset by removing and reinserting the module.
2.05
POWER CONTROL ELECTRONICS
A. General
a. The Power Control electronics shall be contained in one plug Power
Controller. Each power controller shall plug into a dimming cabinet with no
need for tools or discrete wire connections. A simple user interface shall
be provided for group configuration, testing and diagnostics. The Power
Control System shall be Sensor 3 as manufactured by Electronic Theatre
Controls, Inc.
b. Power control shall be UL/cUL Listed and CE Marked. Power and
dimming control that require tools for removal of control electronics shall
not be acceptable.
B. Physical (Control Interface)
a. The control electronics shall be contained in one plugmodule, housed in a
formed steel body with cast-aluminum face panel, and self-retaining
ejection handles to ease removal from the rack.
b. A backlit eight-line by 20-character graphical LCD shall be provided for
system configuration, live control and status display.
c. The following features shall be available in power control to reduce setup
and tech times:
i. Full number pad shall be provided for quick access to dimmers.
Power Control that does not provide 0-9 number pad and logic keys
for AND, THRU, and AT for fast access, selection, and control of
circuit/dimmer numbers shall not be acceptable.
ii. Power control shall provide NEXT and LAST buttons to progress
through individual circuits/dimmers during pre-show lighting checks
for lamp burnouts.
iii. Shortcut buttons for Setup, About and live control shall be provided.
These functions shall be separated in such a way that user
intending to check status or settings does not accidentally render
their system unusable. These buttons shall also serve to reduce
maximum time to access any feature or setting on a single dimmer,
range of dimmers or an entire rack.
d. The front panel shall have five status LED indicators: power, network
activity, DMX A, DMX B, and panic state.
C. Control Signals and Physical Communications Media ports
a. The power control shall be provided with an Ethernet control signal input.
This input shall be fully configurable with a range of patching and priority
programming capabilities. The Ethernet signal shall supply seamless
integration between the dimmer racks and both the entertainment and
architectural lighting control systems. The Ethernet signal shall also
enable remote configuration, playback, file storage and monitoring
features on a personal computer on the network. Dimming systems that
require Ethernet to DMX translation devices for control of critical show
lighting introduce a potential failure point and shall not be acceptable.
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b. All data and power input for control electronics shall be located on a
separately removable/pluggable termination connector on the backplane
such that backplane can be replaced without removal and discrete
secondary conductor terminations. Systems that do not support tool-less
replacement or that require removal of wires connected directly to the
control electronics shall not be acceptable.
c. Dimming systems that require discrete termination of DMX, Ethernet,
power input, and dimmer control output directly on terminals on the power
control or pluggable backplane shall not be acceptable.
d. DMX connections shall be available with option for pluggable screw or
punch-down type terminal. Systems that do not allow this option do not
support both DMX over CAT5 and mutli-strand conductors shall not be
acceptable.
e. Ethernet connection shall be available via standard Cat5 RJ45 connection.
System requiring punch down direct to rack or controller cannot be Cat5
system certified and shall not be acceptable.
f. Power Control shall provide a convenience Ethernet uplink to the lighting
network at the front face of the control module. Network capable 3rd party
control and monitoring devices shall be provided full access to control,
editing and real time feedback.
g. The following options shall be available to backup all controller setup
UL924 Panic configuration, and recorded presets:
i. Automatic backup in non-volatile backplane memory
ii. Automatic backup in non-volatile Controller memory
iii. 3rd party FTP server
iv. USB storage device pluggable on the controller face panel
v. Data shall also be transferable to and from library storage on a
personal computer on a per-rack basis
h. The power controller shall directly support the following network protocols:
i. Net3 protocol suite including ANSI E1.31 Streaming ACN (sACN)
ii. ANSI E1.17 Architecture for Control Networks (ACN)
iii. Systems that do not support the above listed industry standard
ACN protocols for Ethernet setup, control, and feedback integrated
directly between the power system and control system shall not be
deemed acceptable.
i. The power control shall directly support 2 optically isolated ports of ANSI
E1.11 USITT DMX512-A for control input. Minimum 2,500V of optical
isolation shall be provided between the DMX512 inputs and the
electronics. Systems that do not have optical isolation on a prewired
factory plug device shall not be acceptable.
D. Power Control Features
a. The power control shall automatically compensate for frequency variations
during operation.
b. Dimmer outputs shall exhibit no oscillating or hunting for levels. Dimmers
with the same choke type set to the same level shall output within ±1V of
each other, regardless of phase or input voltage.
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Power control shall maintain proper dimming performance for all line feed
frequencies from 47-53Hz and 57-63Hz without flicker or misfire. Shifts in
frequencies up to 3 hz shall not result in flicker or loss of dimming timing.
Systems that cannot perform to these frequency tolerances and shifts
shall not be acceptable.
Dimmer output levels shall be regulated for incoming line voltages. The
regulation shall adjust for both RMS voltage changes and deformations in
the incoming AC waveform. The power control shall monitor and adjust
each dimmer's output to maintain a constant power to the load. Regulation
shall maintain the desired output voltage ±1V for the entire operating
range (91-139V and 181-259 VAC) with the exception that the maximum
output will be no greater than the line voltage minus dimmer insulation
loss. The regulation shall compensate for dips and anomalies in the AC
waveform on a dimmerbasis. There shall be no interaction between
dimmers in the system or any other equipment. The output shall be
nominally regulated to 115V/230V appropriate for the market, but shall be
field adjustable on a dimmerbasis to allow for varying cable length.
Systems that cannot maintain perform to the above stated voltage
regulation shall not be acceptable.
Power control shall support a rack filled with different types and sizes of
dimmer modules. The properties of each dimmer shall be configurable,
including dimmer name, output curve, dimmer firing mode, and scale
voltage values.
i. The output curve selections shall include IES Modified Square,
Square, Linear, Modified Linear and a Sensor v2.0 output curve.
The power control shall also have the capability of storing up to
three custom curves as well as an adjustable preheat level,
assignable on a per-dimmer basis.
ii. Circuit control modes shall include: Always on, Dimmable, Dimmer
Doubled, Switched (unregulated on/off with adjustable on-at level),
Fluorescent with adjustable threshold and Off.
iii. Power Control shall support forward or reverse phase firing of
appropriate modules.
iv. Dimmers set as Dimmer Doubled shall allow a single dimmer to set
two different levels on one dimmer circuit by splitting the AC power
into positive and negative half cycles with no resultant DC line
current.
User programmable parameters shall support onsite setup via the local
interface in the rack. These parameters shall include, but not be limited to,
defining module type, scale voltage for each dimmer, firing mode, curve,
dimmer numbering, and DMX512/sACN network port assignments.
Systems requiring factory programming shall not be acceptable.
Hardware settings for rack type, available module types, availability of AF
features, and operating voltage shall be configurable at the factory or in
the field, and shall not require secondary setup after system
commissioning even in the event of power controller replacement.
Controller shall support two methods of automatic configuration during
controller replacement in a rack.
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i. Use backplane configuration: The backplane shall retain full setup
and preset data in. In this recovery mode, when a new power
control is inserted, the controller shall automatically come on-line
fully functional without any manual intervention.
ii. Use controller configuration: Override backplane configuration such
that replacement modules automatically use the configuration
resident in nonvolatile memory of the power control
i. Controller shall be capable of changing rack setup for multiple shows for
an entire system with a single update command from a remote PC.
j. In the event of data loss each rack shall maintain the last level for a time
(zero to five minutes or indefinitely) or may be programmed to fade out or
to play a specific preset. Systems that do not offer this feature shall not be
acceptable.
k. The power control shall contain diagnostic routines to allow the user to
test and troubleshoot the system. The power control shall also contain a
Test/Bypass switch to turn all dimmers on to full for testing. This switch
shall bypass all electronics and shall force the fan on. Systems that do not
include local control, "all on" control bypass, and diagnostic routines shall
not be deemed acceptable.
l. The power control shall be able to record up to 64 presets in a rack.
Presets shall be user programmable by recording a snapshot of current
dimmer levels (as set by the all control sources), by entering dimmer
levels on the power control directly or by a combination of both methods.
The system shall have the ability to program and activate group presets
from the power control, remote station, console, networked computer or
handheld device. Presets shall be activated in the default fade time of 2
seconds, but shall be have a user-programmable fade time between 0 and
60 minutes.
m. A system panic (emergency UL924) activation circuit shall be provided.
Any dimmer in any rack may be assigned to the panic circuit. The panic
closure shall be maintained. Upon activation the system shall:
i. Force all circuits selected to be included in panic to a master level
between 80-100%
ii. Optionally force all non-panic dimmers to zero
iii. Provide configurable fade time to and from "emergency" state
iv. Provide configurable delay to and from "emergency" state
n. DMX A and B as well as the Ethernet DMX (EDMX) data may be patched
using a rack start address - assigned sequentially from a starting control
channel or patched individually on a per-dimmer basis. Priority may be set
per universe for the DMX inputs, and set per universe by the control
source for Ethernet input. Each dimmer may have up to six network
control inputs with either a highest takes precedence or priority patch.
Each dimmer may also then be assigned to one of 16 spaces for
additional specific preset control. Each preset shall have a separate
priority for maximum flexibility of prioritization. Systems that do not support
prioritization of multiple Ethernet sources beyond HTP shall not be
acceptable. Systems that do not support the above listed flexibility in
control source prioritization shall not be acceptable.
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o. Power control shall provide the ability to set a single circuit, all circuits or a
range of circuits to a level at the control interface in the rack. Systems that
cannot locally control dimmers through local control override shall not be
acceptable.
p. The power control shall be capable of monitoring and displaying incoming
line voltage for all three phases on the LCD. With installed current
sensors, the same display shall show amperage on each phase.
q. The power control shall support security protected accessuser shall to
able to program passwords that restrict access, preventing unauthorized
use of higher-level functions by unauthorized personnel Systems that do
not provide security protected access to features that can render the
system unusable shall not be acceptable.
r. Advanced Features (AF) option shall add an additional sensor in the
individual dimmer modules. This option shall allow monitoring of current
and output voltage on a dimmerbasis and provide information on lamp
burnouts, dimmer status and input voltages.
s. Power control shall allow the user to record the loads of all AF dimmers in
the system. The power control shall, during operation, test each AF
dimmer, determine its load and compare it to the recorded load. Any
change from recorded loads of configured tolerance shall display an error
on the power control and any monitoring device on the network. If a
dimmer is driven on with no load, an optional message shall be available
to notify the console operator and electrician that there is no load.
E. Connect to Console Communications
a. The Ethernet network shall provide an integral link to connect all racks in
the system for remote rack-to-console and rack-to-network device
communication of the below listed features of real-time control,
configuration, and status/feedback using industry standard ANSI E1.17
ACN lighting protocol. Power control and dimming systems that do not use
this protocol shall not be permitted. Reported system errors shall be given
ACN access to be cleared remotely at the console with exception of
system critical errors that require a person to go directly to the rack to
manually clear the exiting fault.
b. Control
i. E1.31 sACN control
ii. Activate/Deactivate rack presets
iii. Set/Unset circuit levels as overrides to Preset, DMX, and sACN
control
iv. Lock relays into On/Off/Remote switching states without patching to
a console.
v. Lock dimmers into non-dim mode with On/Off/Remote switching
states without patching to a console.
c. Remote console configuration shall include, but not be limited to, real time
reporting and editing the following:
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i. Circuit' s control mode
1. Dimmable
2. Switched
3. Latch-lock
4. Always on
5. Off
6. Fluorescent
ii. Curves
iii. Control threshold
iv. Min Scale Voltage
v. Max Scale Voltage
vi. Preheat
vii. Scale load
d. Standard rack feedback - Rack status messages shall include, but not be
limited to, real time reporting of the following:
i. Identification
1. Rack type
2. Rack name
3. Rack number
ii. State of UL924 panic closure
iii. DMX port A or B has an error or has failed
iv. Network has an error or has failed
v. Phase A, B or C is below 90 volts
vi. Phase A, B or C is above 139 volts
vii. Phase A, B or C did not start because it was outside of allowable
voltage ranges at power up
viii. Phase A, B or C voltage headroom warning
ix. Frequency is not 50 or 60 Hz
x. Ambient temperature is below 0°°C/32°°F
xi. Ambient temperature is above 40°°C/104°°
xii. System Critical-Ambient temperature exceeds 46°°C/115°°F
xiii. Configuration memory error
xiv. Run hours remaining before rack filter needs to be cleaned
xv. IP address of the controller in the rack
xvi. Software version of the controller in the rack
e. Standard branch circuit feedback - Ethernet console access of the
following circuit status shall be provided:
i. Module type
ii. Circuit location
iii. Patched circuit addresses
iv. Output level
v. Control Source
vi. Overtemp
f. Advanced branch circuit feedback - Dimmer Specific status messages
shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
i. Load has dropped below recorded value
ii. Load has raised above recorded value
iii. DC detected on dimmer output
iv. One SCR has failed on/off
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v. Dimmer has failed off or circuit breaker has tripped
vi. Dimmer has been removed
vii. Dimmer load has failed
viii. Dimmer has shut down due to over temperature
POWER CONTROL SYSTEM
A. General
a. The installation rack shall be the Sensor3 120V as manufactured by
Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc., or equal. The Power Control System
enclosure shall consist of up to 48 module spaces.
B. Electrical
a. Sensor3 racks shall operate at 120V, three phase, four wire + ground, 4753 or to 57-63 Hz at 800 amps max. Other voltage and phase options are
available upon request. Sensor racks shall automatically compensate for
frequency variations during operation. Provisions shall be made for
optional amp trap devices for fault current protection. Standard SCCR fault
current protection shall be 100,000A
b. All load and neutral terminals shall accept up to #4 AWG (25mm2) wire.
Systems providing smaller terminals do not allow contractor wire sizing
flexibility and shall be deemed unacceptable.
c. Load terminals shall be located at the front of the wiring cavity. Front
access racks having terminals located at the back of the rack or on the
side near the back of the rack such that adjacent load cabling may block
terminal access shall not be acceptable.
C. Electronics
a. Power control electronics (CEM3) shall be contained in a single module
that can be plug-in capable without use of tools. Power control and
dimming systems that require tools for removal of control electronics shall
not be acceptable.
b. All data and power input for CEM3 control electronics shall be located on
a separately removable/pluggable termination connector on the backplane
such that backplane can be replaced without removal and discrete
secondary conductor terminations. Systems that require discrete
termination of DMX, Ethernet, power input, and dimmer control output
directly on terminals on the control module or pluggable backplane shall
not be permitted.
c. The power controller shall directly support the following network protocols:
i. Net3 protocol suite including ANSI E1.31 Streaming ACN (sACN)
ii. ANSI E1.17 Architecture for Control Networks (ACN)
d. The power controller shall directly support 2 ports of control input using
ANSI E1.11 USITT DMX512-A
e. Control signals shall be sent between control module and dimmer/power
modules using flat ribbon cables. Systems using cat5 cable and rj45
connections or discrete hand wired conductors as sole physical
communication media between control module and dimmer/power
modules shall be considered long term unreliable and shall be not be
acceptable.
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f. System shall provide an optional low voltage connection to maintain power
of control electronics through brown out, instantaneous, and sustained
power outages. Systems that do not provide optional low voltage backup
power connection to the power controller shall not be acceptable.
g. Control electronics shall be housed in a formed steel body with castaluminum face panel.
D. Physical
a. The Sensor3 rack shall be a free-standing, dead-front switchboard,
substantially framed and enclosed with 16 gauge, formed steel panels. All
rack components shall be properly treated, primed and finished. Exterior
surfaces shall be finished in fine-texture, scratch-resistant, epoxy paint.
Removable top and bottom panels shall facilitate conduit termination on
the 48 module rack. Knockouts shall serve the same purpose on 12 and
24 module racks.
b. Sensor3 racks shall be available in three sizes, with the following
dimensions.
i. SR3-12 (12 module)
25.8"H x 14.8"W x 13.3"D
ii. SR3-24 (24 module)
45.8"H x 14.8"W x 16.8"D
iii. SR3-48 (48 module)
83.1"H x 14.8"W x 22.8"D
c. Racks shall be designed for front access to allow back-to-back or side-byside installation.
d. Racks shall be designed to allow easy insertion and removal of all
modules without the use of tools. Supports shall be provided for precise
alignment of modules into power and signal connector blocks. With
modules removed, racks shall provide clear front access to all load,
neutral and control terminations. Racks that require removable panels to
access load, neutral or control terminations shall not be acceptable.
e. An optional bus bar kit shall be available from the factory to allow adjacent
racks to be powered by a single line feed. No soft buss rack-to-rack wiring
shall be required. Racks that require discrete cabling to connect adjacent
racks shall not be acceptable.
f. Module spaces shall be mechanically keyed to accept only the 20A or
below, 50A, or 100A module specified for that space. Racks that allow
modules of varying wattages to plug into the same space shall not be
acceptable. The rack shall be configurable to accept mixed dimmer types
and sizes throughout the rack.
g. Each rack shall provide a lockable full-height door containing an integral
electrostatic air filter that shall be removable for easy cleaning. A single
low-noise fan shall be located at the top of each rack. Design of the rack
and modules shall draw all cool air intake air through the integral
electrostatic air filter at the front of the rack, discretely through each
module housing and directly out the top of the rack such that exhausted
hot air from adjacent modules does not heat the module(s) above, below,
or to the side of each other. System designs that draw the same heated
air through multiple modules shall not be acceptable.
h. The fan shall maintain the temperature of all components at proper
operating levels with dimmers under full load, provided the ambient
temperature of the dimmer room does not exceed 40°C/104°F. Racks that
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do not employ both locking doors and electrostatic air filters shall not be
acceptable.
i. The fan shall turn on whenever any circuit in the system is activated. In
the event of an over-temperature condition, only the affected dimmer
module(s) shall shut down and a message shall appear on the control
module LCD. The fan shall remain on during thermal shutdown of
individual dimmer modules. Systems that do not include over-temperature
sensing and preventative thermal shutdown shall not be acceptable.
j. A fan sensor shall be provided. In the event of momentary fan failure, error
message will be displayed and sent remotely over Ethernet to optional
logging systems. Systems that do not provide optional system event
logging shall not be deemed acceptable.
k. If the ambient room temperature drops below 0°C/32°F or rises above
40°C/104°F, a warning shall appear on the dimmer rack LCD. If the
temperature rises above 46°C/115°F, the rack shall shut down until the
condition is corrected.
l. A 3 x .5inch LED status indicator (beacon) shall be mounted in the rack
door. The beacon shall be visible throughout a wide viewing angle. In
normal operating conditions, this LED is illuminated. If the rack' s control
module senses an error condition, the beacon shall flash until the error is
corrected. An optional indicator shall be available for remote locations.
Racks have no external means of visually showing that an error is present
shall not be acceptable.
CONSTANT MODULES
A. Mechanical
a. ETC constant modules shall be designed for use with Unison or Sensor
dimming racks.
b. Constant modules shall consist of a heavy-duty, die-cast aluminum
chassis with an integral faceplate. All parts shall be properly treated,
primed and finished in fine-texture, scratch-resistant gray epoxy powder
coat.
c. With the exception of the circuit breaker, the module shall contain no
moving parts.
d. Each module shall be labeled with the manufacturer's name, catalog
number and rating.
B. Electrical
a. Each module shall consist of the following components:
i. Two single-pole circuit breakers
1. Circuit breakers shall be fully magnetic so the trip current is
not affected by ambient temperature.
2. Circuit breakers shall be rated for tungsten loads having an
inrush rating of no less than 20 times normal current.
3. Circuit breakers shall be rated for 100 percent switching duty
applications.
ii. Power and control connectors.
1. Modules shall not have any protruding pins subject to
physical damage when the module is not installed.
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2. The module shall accept hot patching of a cold incandescent
load up to the full rated capacity.
3. Standard SCCR fault current protection shall be 100,000 at
120V and 24,000 at 230V, 240V and 277V.
DIMMER MODULES
A. General
a. The dimmer modules shall be the Sensor dimmer modules as
manufactured by Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc., or equal. Sensor
dimmer modules shall be designed for dependable, economical service in
theatrical and video applications.
B. Electrical
a. Each dimmer module shall contain two single-pole circuit breakers, a
solid-state switching module, associated toroidal filters, and power and
control connectors.
b. Modules shall not have any protruding pins subject to physical damage
when the module is not installed.
c. Modules shall be keyed so that dimmer modules of different capacity shall
not be interchangeable.
d. Circuit breakers shall be fully magnetic so the trip current is not affected
by ambient temperature. Circuit breakers shall be rated for tungsten loads
having an inrush rating of no less than 20 times normal current. Circuit
breakers shall be rated for 100 percent switching duty applications.
Dimmers that do not operate continuously at 100% load shall not be
acceptable.
C. SCR Assembly
a. Each dimmer module shall use a solid state module (SSM) consisting of
two silicon-controlled rectifiers (SCRs) in an inverse parallel configuration,
and all required gating circuitry on the high voltage side of an integral,
opto-coupled control voltage isolator. Rectifiers, copper leads and a
ceramic substrate shall be reflow soldered to an integral heat sink for
maximum heat dissipation. The SSM shall also contain a control LED, a
thermistor for temperature sensing, and silver-plated control and load
contacts. The entire SSM shall be sealed in a plastic housing requiring
only a screwdriver to replace. Dimmers employing triac power devices,
pulse transformers, or other isolating devices not providing at least 2,500V
RMS isolation, shall not be acceptable. Dimmer modules requiring
disassembly, heat sink grease or additional tools for repair shall not be
acceptable.
b. All electronic components (current/voltage sensors and indicators) shall be
contained in a single, field-replaceable housing. Modules requiring
discrete wiring of electronic components shall not be acceptable.
c. SCR power switching devices shall have the following minimum ratings:
D. Module Size:
E. 15 A
F. 20A
G. Single cycle: Peak surge current
H. 625A
I. 625A
J. Half cycle: 12T
K. 1,620
L. 1,620
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M. Transient over voltage
N. 600V
O. 600V
P. Die size (in)
Q. .257
R. .257
S. Filtering
a. Dimmer modules shall include toroidal filters to reduce the rate of current
rise time resulting from switching the SCRs. The filter shall limit
objectionable harmonics, reduce lamp filament sing and limit radio
frequency interference on line and load conductors. Modules shall offer
350 or 500 uS. filter rise times. Rise time shall be measured at the worst
case slew rate (about 50 percent) from 10 to 90 percent of the output
wave form with the dimmer operating at full load.
b. All dimmers shall maintain their published rise time and/or fall time
regardless of duty cycle or rack temperatures. Dimmers that derate due to
increased dimmer temperature caused by full load operation or high phase
angles shall not be acceptable.
T. Performance
a. Power efficiency for standard dimmers shall be at least 97 percent at full
load with a no-load loss of 3V RMS. The dimmer shall accept hot patching
of a cold incandescent load up to the full rated capacity of the dimmer.
U. Physical
a. Dimmer modules shall be fully plug-in and factory wired. Dimmer modules
shall consist of a heavy duty, die-cast aluminum chassis with integral face
panel. No tools shall be required for module removal and insertion. All
parts shall be properly treated, primed and finished in fine-texture, scratch
resistant, gray epoxy powder coat. With the exception of the circuit
breaker, the module shall contain no moving parts. Each module shall be
labeled with the manufacturer's name, catalog number and rating.
Modules constructed of molded plastic for structural support are not
equivalent and are not acceptable. Dimmer modules shall be UL
Recognized.
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UNISON ERN SERIES CONTROL ENCLOSURES
A. Control Enclosures
a. The control enclosure shall be the Unison ERn Series Control Enclosure
as manufactured by Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc., or equal.
b. Mechanical
i. The External Processing enclosure shall be a surface mounted
panel constructed of 18 gauge formed steel panels with a hinged,
lockable full-height door containing an integral electrostatic air filter.
1. The enclosure door shall have an opening to allow limited
access to the control module face panel.
2. Enclosures shall be convection cooled without the use of
fans.
ii. Control Enclosures shall be sized to accept one or two Control
Processors and one or two Station Power Modules, including
various options and accessories.
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1. The Control Enclosure for a single control processor (ERn2)
shall support a single Station Power Supply module; The
Control Enclosure for 2 control processors (ERn4) shall
support a quantity of 2 modules.
All enclosure components shall be properly treated and finished.
1. Exterior surfaces shall be finished in fine textured, scratch
resistant, powder based epoxy paint.
Enclosure(s) shall also be available in a 19" rack mounted (RM)
version.
1. Rack-mounted version shall have an independent enclosure
suspension kit, with a full height, locking door/cover attached
to the kit.
2. Rack-mounted version shall have an opening to access the
control module face panel, and openings to view indicators
on option modules.
Enclosure dimensions and weights (without modules) shall not
exceed:
1. ERn2 - 15" W x 9" H, 10" D, 15 lb
2. ERn2-RM - 19" W 11"H 10" D, 20 lb.
3. ERn4 - 15" W x 14" H x 10" D, 20 lb.
4. ERn4-RM - 19" W x 16" H x 10" D, 25 lb.
Top, bottom, and side knockouts shall facilitate conduit entry.
Enclosures shall be designed to allow easy insertion and removal
of all control and option modules without the use of tools.
1. Supports shall be provided for precise alignment of modules
into power and signal connector blocks.
2. With modules removed, enclosures shall provide clear front
access to all power and control wire terminations.
Option Modules
1. Ethernet Switch
a. The Control Enclosure shall support an optional 5-port
Ethernet Switch, with at least 4 ports supplying Power
over Ethernet (PoE).
b. The Ethernet Switch module shall be 100BaseTX,
auto MDI/MDIX, 802.3af PSE compliant.
c. The Ethernet Switch module shall contain power,
status, and activity indicators. All indicators shall be
visible when the enclosure door is open for both rack
and wall mounted ERn.
2. Redundant Power Supply (RRPS)
a. The Control Enclosure shall support an optional
redundant power supply which shall automatically
provide power to the control electronics upon failure
or removal of the primary power supply.
b. The redundant power supply shall assert itself
seamlessly without a loss of power to the control
electronics.
c. The redundant power supply shall seamlessly remove
itself when the primary power supply is reengaged.
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d. The redundant power supply shall provide visible
indication that it is active.
3. Station Bus Repeaters (ERn4 only)
a. The Control Enclosure shall support an optional
module to expand the station bus length an additional
400 meters, and the station count an additional 30
stations (60 maximum per processor/enclosure)
b. Wall-mount and 19" Rack-Mount versions shall also
be available to support mid-span insertion away from
the Control Enclosure.
4. Station Bus Dual Repeaters (ERn4 only)
a. The Control Enclosure shall support an optional
module to expand the station bus length to two
additional 400 meter segments (a total of 1200 meters
from a single enclosure, and the station count to 60
stations (60 maximum per processor/enclosure).
b. Wall-mount and 19" Rack-Mount versions shall also
be available to support mid-span insertion away from
the Control Enclosure.
ix. Accessories
1. RideThru Option (RTO)
a. The Control Enclosure shall support an optional,
short-term back-up power source for the control
electronics.
b. RideThru Option (RTO) provides power for controls
electronics during brief power outages or drop outs.
c. The short-term back-up power source shall
automatically engage upon the loss of normal power,
seamlessly transitioning the supply power for the
control electronics power to itself.
d. The short-term back-up power supply shall detect the
return of normal power, and seamlessly return the
control electronics to normal power.
e. The short-term back-up power source shall support
the control electronics for at least 10 seconds.
2. BatteryPack Option (BPO)
a. The Control Enclosure shall support an optional, longterm back-up power source for the control electronics.
b. The long-term back-up power source shall
automatically engage upon the loss of normal power,
seamlessly transitioning the supply power for the
control electronics power to itself.
c. The long-term back-up power source shall supply
power to the control electronics for at least 90
minutes.
d. The long-term back-up power supply shall detect the
return of normal power, and seamlessly return the
control electronics to normal power.
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e. A test switch/indicator shall be available without
opening the rack door or removal of any
modules/components.
c. Electrical
i. External Processing enclosures shall be available in 100, 120, 230
and 240 volt, single-phase configurations.
ii. External Processing enclosures shall be completely pre-wired by
the manufacturer. The contractor shall provide input and control
wiring.
iii. External Processing enclosures shall be designed to support the
following wire terminations:
1. AC (single phase)
2. Echelon link power (Belden 8471 or equivalent)
3. 24Vdc (2- 16AWG Wire)
4. DMX512A Port A (In or Out) (Belden 9729 or equivalent)
5. DMX512A Port B (In or Out) (Belden 9729 or equivalent)
6. RS232 Serial In/Out (Belden 9729 or equivalent)
7. Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) Category 5 Ethernet
8. Contact Closure In (14AWG to 26AWG Wire)
9. Contact Closure Out (14AWG to 26AWG Wire)
a. Contact Closure Out shall provide 1A @ 30vDC
iv. Station Power Modules
1. Station power supply modules shall provide LinkPower for at
32 stations and 1.5A@24VDC of Auxiliary (AUX) power.
2. Station power repeater modules shall provide LinkPower for
30 stations and1.5A@24VDC of Auxiliary (AUX) power.
3. Station power module shall support over-current/short
protection for LinkPower and Aux. LinkPower shall support
fault detection on each leg of the balanced data bus.
v. All control wire connections shall be terminated via factory provided
connectors.
d. Thermal
i. Ambient room temperature: 0-40°C / 32-104°F
ii. Ambient humidity: 10-90% non-condensing
2.10
BUTTON AND FADER STATIONS
A. Stations
a. Button Stations
i. The Lighting Control Stations shall be the Unison Heritage UH
Series Control Stations as manufactured by Electronic Theatre
Controls, Inc., or equal.
ii. Mechanical
1. Unison Heritage Button stations shall operate using up to ten
programmable buttons.
2. All button stations shall be available with white, cream, ivory,
gray or black faceplates, and buttons.
a. Manufacturer's standard colors shall conform to the
RAL CLASSIC Standard.
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3. Stations shall have indicator lights at each button or fader.
a. Indicators shall be comprised of red, green and blue
LED's
b. Indicator color and state (steady On, Blink, Off) shall
be configured in software, and shall operate relative
to the button or fader it is associated with.
4. All faceplates shall be designed for flush or surface
mounting.
5. Station faceplates shall be constructed of ABS plastic and
shall use no visible means of attachment.
6. Station faceplates shall be indelibly marked for each button
or fader function.
7. The manufacturer shall supply back boxes for flush mounted
half gang stations and for all surface mounted stations.
8. All Button stations shall be shall be designed to accept the
infrared signal from a remote hand held IR transmitter.
a. The stations shall have a 60° reception angle and
shall operate reliably within a 45' distance.
9. IR Transmitters shall be available in five or ten button
configurations.
a. IR transmitters shall be mounted in a hand-held black
plastic controller.
b. Transmitter dimensions shall be 1.875" wide, 6.625"
long and 0.60" deep.
iii. Electrical
1. Unison control station wiring shall be an Echelon® Link
power network.
a. Link power shall utilize low-voltage Class II
unshielded twisted pair, type Belden 8471 or
equivalent, and one #14 ESD drain wire (when not
installed in grounded metal conduit).
b. Network wiring may be bus, loop, home run, star or
any combination of these.
c. Wiring termination connectors shall be provided with
all stations.
2. Button Stations shall offer the following Regular markings
a. UL and cUL LISTED
b. CE Market
c. RHoS and WEE Compliant
iv. Functional
1. The Unison Paradigm Control System shall be designed to
allow control of lighting and associated systems via Button,
Button/Fader, and Interface or Astronomical time clock
controls. System shall allow the programming of presets,
sequences, macros and time clock events.
a. System presets shall be programmable via Button
stations, Touchscreen stations, and LightDesigner
software.
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i. Presets shall have a discrete fade time,
programmable from zero to 1,000 hours with a
resolution of one millisecond.
ii. Presets shall be selectable via button, fader, IR
transmitter, time clock event, macro activation
or switch interface stations.
b. System macros and sequences shall be
programmable via LightDesigner system software.
i. Macro and sequence steps shall provide user
selectable steps, and allow the application of
conditional logic.
ii. Macro and sequences shall be activated by
button, time clock event or LightDesigner
software.
c. System time clock events shall be programmable via
LightDesigner system software, the processor user
interface, or the internal web server.
i. Time clock events shall be assigned to system
day types. Standard day types include:
anyway, weekday, weekend, Sunday, Monday,
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and
Saturday. System shall support programming
of additional custom or special day types.
ii. Time clock events shall be activated based on
sunrise, sunset, time of day or periodic event.
System shall automatically compensate for
regions using a fully configurable daylight
saving time.
2. Control components shall be designed to operate default or
custom system functions. Components shall operate default
functions unless re-assigned via LightDesigner, the
software-based configuration program.
a. Optional button functions include: preset selection,
manual mode activation, record mode activation,
station lockout, raise, lower, macro activation, or room
join/separate.
b. Optional fader functions include manual master
control, individual zone control, fade rate control or
preset master control.
3. Stations (Button and Button/Fader) shall allow programming
of station and component electronic lockout levels via
LightDesigner.
b. Fader Stations
i. The Lighting Control Stations shall be the Unison Heritage UH
Series Control Stations as manufactured by Electronic Theatre
Controls, Inc., or equal.
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ii. Mechanical
1. Unison Heritage Fader Stations shall operate using up to
sixteen programmable faders and twelve programmable
buttons.
2. All fader stations shall be available with white, cream, ivory,
gray or black faceplates, fader knobs, and buttons.
a. Manufacturer's standard colors shall conform to the
RAL CLASSIC Standard.
3. Fader stations shall utilize standard 45-millimeter slide
potentiometers.
4. Stations shall have indicators lights at each button or fader.
a. Indicators shall be comprised of red, green and blue
LED's
b. Indicator color and state (steady On, Blink, Off) shall
be configured in software, and shall operate relative
to the button or fader it is associated with.
5. All faceplates shall be designed for flush or surface
mounting.
6. Station faceplates shall be constructed of ABS plastic and
shall use no visible means of attachment.
7. Station faceplates shall be indelibly marked for each button
or fader function.
8. The manufacturer shall supply back boxes for flush mounted
half gang stations and for all surface mounted stations.
9. Fader stations shall be shall be designed to accept the
infrared signal from a remote hand held IR transmitter.
a. The stations shall have a 60° reception angle and
shall operate reliably within a 45' distance.
10. IR Transmitters shall be available in five or ten button
configurations.
a. IR transmitters shall be mounted in a hand-held black
plastic controller.
b. Transmitter dimensions shall be 1.875" wide, 6.625"
long and 0.60" deep.
iii. Electrical
1. Unison control station wiring shall be an Echelon® Link
power network.
a. Link power shall utilize low-voltage Class II
unshielded twisted pair, type Belden 8471 or
equivalent, and one #14 ESD drain wire (when not
installed in grounded metal conduit).
b. Touchscreen and Interface stations shall also require
(2) #16 AWG stranded wires for 24Vdc operating
power. 24Vdc wiring shall be topology free.
c. Network wiring may be bus, loop, home run, star or
any combination of these.
d. Wiring termination connectors shall be provided with
all stations.
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2. Fader Stations shall offer the following Regular markings
a. UL and cUL LISTED
b. CE Market
c. RHoS and WEE Compliant
iv. Functional
1. The Unison Paradigm Control System shall be designed to
allow control of lighting and associated systems via Button,
Button/Fader, and Interface, or Astronomical time clock
controls. System shall allow the programming of presets,
sequences, macros and time clock events.
a. System presets shall be programmable via Button,
Button/Fader, Touchscreen, or LightDesigner
software.
i. Presets shall have a discrete fade time,
programmable from zero to 1,000 hours with a
resolution of one millisecond.
ii. Presets shall be selectable via button, fader, IR
transmitter, time clock event, macro activation
or switch interface stations.
b. System macros and sequences shall be
programmable via LightDesigner system software.
i. Macro and sequence steps shall provide user
selectable steps, and allow the application of
conditional logic.
ii. Macro and sequences shall be activated by
button, time clock event or LightDesigner
software.
c. System time clock events shall be programmable via
LightDesigner system software, the processor user
interface, or the internal web server.
i. Time clock events shall be assigned to system
day types. Standard day types include:
anyway, weekday, weekend, Sunday, Monday,
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and
Saturday. System shall support programming
of additional custom or special day types.
ii. Time clock events shall be activated based on
sunrise, sunset, time of day or periodic event.
System shall automatically compensate for
regions using a fully configurable daylight
saving time.
2. Control components shall be designed to operate default or
custom system functions. Components shall operate default
functions unless re-assigned via LightDesigner, the
software-based configuration program.
a. Optional button functions include: preset selection,
manual mode activation, record mode activation,
station lockout, raise, lower, macro activation, or room
join/separate.
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b. Optional fader functions include manual master
control, individual zone control, fade rate control or
preset master control.
3. Stations (Button and Button/Fader) shall allow programming
of station and component electronic lockout levels via
LightDesigner.
c. Portable Plug-in Stations
i. The Lighting Control Stations shall be the Unison Heritage UH
Series Control Stations as manufactured by Electronic Theatre
Controls, Inc., or equal.
ii. Mechanical
1. Unison connector stations shall provide an interface to
portable Unison stations.
2. All connector stations shall be available with white, cream,
ivory, gray or black faceplates.
a. Manufacturer's standard colors shall conform to the
RAL CLASSIC Standard.
3. All faceplates shall be designed for flush or surface
mounting.
4. Station faceplates shall be constructed of ABS plastic and
shall use no visible means of attachment.
5. Station faceplates shall be indelibly marked with station
function.
6. The manufacturer shall supply back boxes for all surface
mounted stations.
iii. Electrical
1. Unison control station wiring shall be an Echelon® Link
power network.
a. Link power shall utilize low-voltage Class II
unshielded twisted pair, type Belden 8471 or
equivalent, and one #14 ESD drain wire (when not
installed in grounded metal conduit).
b. Portable plug-in stations shall also require (2) #16
AWG stranded wires for 24Vdc operating power.
24Vdc wiring shall be topology free.
c. Network wiring may be bus, loop, home run, star or
any combination of these.
d. Wiring termination connectors shall be provided with
all stations.
2. Portable Plug-in Stations shall offer the following Regular
markings
a. UL and cUL LISTED
b. CE Market
c. RHoS and WEE Compliant
iv. Functional
1. The Unison Paradigm Control System shall be designed to
allow control of lighting and associated systems via Button,
Button/Fader, and Interface or Astronomical time clock
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controls. System shall allow the programming of presets,
sequences, macros and time clock events.
a. System presets shall be programmable via Button,
Button/Fader, Touchscreen, or LightDesigner
software.
i. Presets shall have a discrete fade time,
programmable from zero to 1,000 hours with a
resolution of one millisecond.
ii. Presets shall be selectable via button, fader, IR
transmitter, time clock event, macro activation
or switch interface stations.
b. System macros and sequences shall be
programmable via LightDesigner system software.
i. Macro and sequence steps shall provide user
selectable steps, and allow the application of
conditional logic.
ii. Macro and sequences shall be activated by
button, time clock event or LightDesigner
software.
c. System time clock events shall be programmable via
LightDesigner system software, the processor user
interface, or the internal web server.
i. Time clock events shall be assigned to system
day types. Standard day types include:
anyway, weekday, weekend, Sunday, Monday,
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and
Saturday. System shall support programming
of additional custom or special day types.
ii. Time clock events shall be activated based on
sunrise, sunset, time of day or periodic event.
System shall automatically compensate for
regions using a fully configurable daylight
saving time.
2. Control components shall be designed to operate default or
custom system functions. Components shall operate default
functions unless re-assigned via LightDesigner, the
software-based configuration program.
a. Optional button functions include: preset selection,
manual mode activation, record mode activation,
station lockout, raise, lower, macro activation, or room
join/separate.
b. Optional fader functions include manual master
control, individual zone control, fade rate control or
preset master control.
d. Locking Covers
i. The Lighting Control Station Locking Covers shall be the Unison
Heritage UH Series as manufactured by Electronic Theatre
Controls, Inc., or equal.
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ii. Mechanical
1. Locking covers shall be available in Sliding Locking for flush
mount applications and Hinged Locking for flush and surface
mount applications
2. Sliding Locking Covers shall
a. Be available with white, cream, ivory, gray or black
faceplates.
b. Be constructed of Extruded Aluminum with ABS
plastic end caps
c. Provide a smoked Plexiglas window to allow for
viewing control status and use of IR remote without
opening cover
3. Hinged locking covers shall:
a. Be available in standard black powder coat finish
b. Be constructed of 18 gauge steel and finished in
standard black powder coat paint, or custom color as
specified.
c. Provide a clear Plexiglas window to allow for viewing
control status and use of IR remote without opening
cover
d. Use internal Hinge that is not accessible when the
cover is closed
4. Standard colors shall conform to the RAL CLASSIC
Standard.
5. Locking covers of the same type shall be keyed alike
6. The manufacturer shall supply back boxes for all hinged
locking covers
iii. Functional
1. All locking covers shall utilize 90-degree locking
mechanisms
a. Keys shall be held captive in locks when covers are
unlocked.
2. Locking covers shall allow for easy viewing of system status
without opening the cover
3. Locking covers shall support IR remote activation of
configured system functions without opening door
2.11
UNISON DRD SERIES RACK ENCLOSURES
A. Rack Enclosures
a. The rack enclosure shall be the Unison DRd Series Control Enclosure as
manufactured by Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc., or equal.
b. Mechanical
i. The Rack Enclosure shall be a surface mounted, deadfront
switchboard, constructed of 18-guage formed steel panels with a
hinged, lockable full-height door containing an integral electrostatic
air filter.
1. Filter shall be removable for easy cleaning.
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2. The enclosure shall support one control processor and one
station power module plus accessories
3. The enclosure door shall have an opening to allow limited
access to the control module face panel.
All rack components shall be properly treated and finished.
1. Exterior surfaces shall be finished in fine textured, scratchresistant, epoxy paint.
The fully digital rack enclosure shall be available with six or twelve
dimmer module spaces, one processor and a single station power
supply, Rack dimensions and weights (without modules) shall not
exceed:
1. DRd6 21.9" H x 17" W x 9.6" D
38 lb.
2. DRd12 31.0" H x 17" W x 9.6" D 51 lb.
A single low-noise fan shall be located at the top of each rack. The
fan shall draw all intake air through the integral electrostatic air
filter, over the surfaces of the module housing and out the top of the
rack.
1. The fan shall maintain the temperature of all components at
proper operating levels with dimmers under full load,
provided the ambient temperature of the dimmer room does
not exceed 40°C/104°F.
2. In the event of an over-temperature condition, only the
affected dimmer module(s) shall shut down. A red indicator
LED will flash and an error message shall appear on the
Control Processor.
Rack Enclosures shall be designed to allow easy insertion and
removal of dimmer and control modules without the use of tools.
(230 volt racks with CE certification shall require a screwdriver.)
1. Supports shall be provided for precise alignment of modules
into power and signal connector blocks.
2. With modules removed, racks shall provide clear front
access to all load, neutral and control wire terminations.
Rack Enclosures shall support use of any combination of rack
option cards designed to provide additional rack features. Rack
option cards shall include:
1. FLO - The Fluorescent Option Board shall provide
termination for 4 wire low voltage electronic fluorescent
dimming ballasts. FLO shall provide 24, 0-10Vdc outputs.
2. DALI - The DALI Option Board shall provide termination for
DALI fluorescent dimming ballasts. DRd shall provide 24,
DALI outputs for up to 63 ballasts each in a broadcast mode.
Optional floor mounting pedestal shall be available for the 12module rack.
Racks enclosures shall be designed for use with AX series auxiliary
racks for Main Circuit Breaker, Main Lug, and cross bussing
applications.
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ix. Accessories
1. RideThru Option (RTO)
a. The Rack Enclosure shall support an optional, shortterm back-up power source for the control electronics.
b. The short-term back-up power source shall
automatically engage upon the loss of normal power,
seamlessly transitioning the supply power for the
control electronics power to itself.
c. The short-term back-up power supply shall detect the
return of normal power, and seamlessly return the
control electronics to normal power.
d. The short-term back-up power source shall support
the control electronics for at least 10 seconds.
2. BatteryPack Option (BPO)
a. The Rack Enclosure shall support an optional, longterm back-up power source for the control electronics.
b. The long-term back-up power source shall
automatically engage upon the loss of normal power,
seamlessly transitioning the supply power for the
control electronics power to itself.
c. The long-term back-up power supply shall detect the
return of normal power, and seamlessly return the
control electronics to normal power.
d. A test switch/indicator shall be available without
opening the rack door or removal of any
modules/components.
e. The long-term back-up power source shall supply
power to the control electronics for at least 90
minutes.
c. Electrical
i. Rack enclosures shall be available in 100, 120, 230, 240 and 277
volt, three-phase, main lug configurations.
1. 120 volt rack enclosures shall be field configurable for single
phase operation without the need for additional components
ii. Rack enclosures shall be completely pre-wired by the
manufacturer. The contractor shall provide input feed, load, and
control wiring.
iii. Standard Short Circuit Current Ratings (SCCR) shall be 22,000 at
100-277 Volt
1. Higher SCCR ratings, up to 100,000 amps SCCR at 120V,
shall be possible when used with an AX series Auxiliary
Rack Enclosure.
2. Higher SCCR ratings, up to 65,000 amps SCCR at 240V and
277V, shall be possible when used with an AX series
Auxiliary Rack Enclosure.
iv. All control wire connections shall be terminated via factory provided
connectors.
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v. Rack enclosures shall support dimming for incandescent,
fluorescent, neon, cold cathode, electronic low voltage and
magnetic low voltage transformer load types.
vi. The rack enclosure shall support 16-bit DMX input
vii. The rack enclosure shall support 65,000 steps of dimming.
viii. The rack enclosure dimming engine shall support multiple dimmer
curves including modified square law, linear, switched, fluorescent,
pre-heat and electronic low voltage.
ix. The rack enclosure shall support voltage regulation including,
minimum and maximum scale voltages with offsets
x. Rack enclosure shall support a UL924 listed contact input for
emergency lighting control bypass
1. Emergency lighting input shall support load shedding
xi. Rack enclosures shall be designed to support the following wire
terminations:
1. AC
2. Echelon link power (Belden 8471 or equivalent)
3. 24Vdc (2- 16AWG Wire)
4. DMX512A Port A (In or Out) (Belden 9729 or equivalent)
5. DMX512A Port B (Out) (Belden 9729 or equivalent)
6. RS232 Serial In/Out (Belden 9729 or equivalent)
7. Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) Category 5/5e Ethernet
8. Contact Closure In (14AWG to 26AWG Wire)
9. Contact Closure Out (14AWG to 26AWG Wire)
a. Contact Closure Out shall provide 1A @ 30vDC
xii. Station Power Modules
1. Station power modules shall provide LinkPower for up to 32
stations and 1.5A@24VDC of Auxiliary (AUX) power.
2. Station power repeater modules shall provide LinkPower for
30 stations and1.5A@24VDC of Auxiliary (AUX) power.
3. Station power module shall support over-current/short
protection for LinkPower and Auxiliary (AUX) power.
LinkPower shall support fault detection on each leg of the
balanced data bus.
xiii. All control wire connections shall be terminated via factory provided
connectors.
xiv. Main feed lugs shall accept a maximum of 350 MCM wire.
xv. Load terminals shall accept a maximum of #6 AWG wire.
d. Thermal
i. Ambient room temperature: 0-40°C / 32-104°F
ii. Ambient humidity: 10-90% non-condensing
2.12
CONSTANT MODULES
A. Mechanical
a. ETC constant modules shall be designed for use with Unison or Sensor
dimming racks.
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b. Constant modules shall consist of a heavy-duty, die-cast aluminum
chassis with an integral faceplate. All parts shall be properly treated,
primed and finished in fine-texture, scratch-resistant gray epoxy powder
coat.
c. With the exception of the circuit breaker, the module shall contain no
moving parts.
d. Each module shall be labeled with the manufacturer' s name, catalog
number and rating.
B. Electrical
a. Each module shall consist of the following components:
i. Two single-pole circuit breakers
1. Circuit breakers shall be fully magnetic so the trip current is
not affected by ambient temperature.
2. Circuit breakers shall be rated for tungsten loads having an
inrush rating of no less than 20 times normal current.
3. Circuit breakers shall be rated for 100 percent switching duty
applications.
ii. Power and control connectors.
1. Modules shall not have any protruding pins subject to
physical damage when the module is not installed.
2. The module shall accept hot patching of a cold incandescent
load up to the full rated capacity.
3. Standard SCCR fault current protection shall be 100,000 at
120V and 24,000 at 230V, 240V and 277V.
2.13
DIMMER MODULES
A. Mechanical
a. ETC dimmer modules shall be designed for use with Unison or Sensor
dimming racks.
b. Dimmer modules shall consist of a heavy-duty, die-cast aluminum chassis
with an integral faceplate. All parts shall be properly treated, primed and
finished in fine-texture, scratch-resistant gray epoxy powder coat.
c. With the exception of the circuit breaker, the module shall contain no
moving parts.
d. Each module shall be labeled with the manufacturer' s name, catalog
number and rating.
e. All electronic components (current/voltage sensors and indicators) shall be
contained in a single field-replaceable housing.
B. Electrical
a. Each dimmer shall consist of the following components:
i. One or two single-pole circuit breakers
1. Circuit breakers shall be fully magnetic so the trip current is
not affected by ambient temperature.
2. Circuit breakers shall be rated for tungsten loads having an
inrush rating of no less than 20 times normal current.
3. Circuit breakers shall be rated for 100 percent switching duty
applications.
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ii. A solid-state switching module
1. Each dimmer module shall use a solid-state relay (SSR)
consisting of two silicon-controlled rectifiers (SCRs) in an
inverse parallel configuration, and all required gating circuitry
on the high-voltage side of an integral, opto-coupled control
voltage isolator. Rectifiers, copper leads and a ceramic
substrate shall be reflow soldered to an integral heat sink for
maximum heat dissipation. Dimmers employing triac power
devices, pulse transformers, or other isolating devices not
providing at least 2,500V RMS isolation shall not be
acceptable.
2. The SSR shall also contain a control LED, a thermistor for
temperature sensing, and silver-plated control and load
contacts.
3. The entire SSR shall be sealed in a plastic housing requiring
only a screwdriver to replace.
4. Dimmer modules requiring disassembly, heat sink grease, or
additional tools for repair shall not be acceptable.
iii. Toroidal filters
1. Dimmer modules shall include toroidal filters to reduce the
rate of current rise time resulting from switching the SCRs.
The filter shall limit objectionable harmonics, reduce lamp
filament sing and limit radio frequency interference on line
and load conductors.
2. Modules shall be available in models offering 200-500
microsecond filter rise times depending upon model. Rise
time shall be measured at the worst case slew rate (about 50
percent) from 10 to 90 percent of the output waveform with
the dimmer operating at full load.
iv. Power and control connectors.
1. Modules shall not have any protruding pins subject to
physical damage when the module is not installed.
2. Power efficiency for standard dimmers shall be at least 97
percent at full load with a no-load loss of 3V RMS.
3. The dimmer shall accept hot patching of a cold incandescent
load up to the full rated capacity of the dimmer.
4. Standard AIC fault current protection shall be 10,000 at
120V and 14,000 at 230V/277V.
2.14
LIGHTING PLAYBACK CONTROLLER AND ACCESSORIES
A. General
a. The lighting playback controller (LPC) shall be a microprocessor-based
system specifically designed to provide complete control of stage, studio,
and entertainment lighting systems. The LPC shall be the Congo Light
Server as manufactured by Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc., or equal.
b. The system shall minimally provide control of 1,024 DMX512-A/RDM
addresses with an option to add capacity in 512 address blocks up to
6,144 total DMX512 addresses (12 universes) on a maximum of 3072
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control channels. Any or all of the DMX512 outputs may be controlled by a
channel, and patched at a proportional level. Two universes of DMX512A/RDM shall be accessible at the LPC via 5-pin XLR connectors.
Additionally, DMX outputs may be distributed over an Ethernet network
using Avab, ETCNet2 or ACN protocols
The system shall support full bidirectional RDM communication with
compatible devices via Net3 DMX/RDM Gateways. RDM communication
shall adhere to the following ANSII standard: E1.20 – 2006 Entertainment
Technology – RDM – Remote Device Management Over DMX512
Networks. Supported RDM features shall include:
i. Discovery and Identification of RDM capable devices
ii. Setting of start addresses, operating modes, additional settings as
supported by connected devices.
iii. Viewing of sensor data as provided by connected devices
iv. Error reporting as provided by connected devices
A maximum of 9,999,999 presets, 999 sequences, 9999 groups, 4x999
palettes (Focus, Color, Beam, All) and 999 macros may be contained in
electronic memory and stored to an onboard hard disk or to a USB Flash
drive.
Playback via a main crossfader shall be provided. The crossfader may
execute crossfades, move fades or lock fades within a sequence, presets
with discrete channel/parameter timing, presets containing dynamic
effects, and chaser sequences. Playback of the main sequence shall be
provided on the front panel of the LPC via GO, GO BACK and PAUSE
keys.
Control and programming features for automated fixtures shall include: a
standard library of device templates, the ability to edit existing templates
and create new templates from scratch, patch displays including channel
and DMX addressing, 16-bit fade resolution, Palettes and selective recall
using attribute categories (Focus, Color, Beam) or individual parameters.
Eighty multi-purpose masters (playbacks) shall be provided. Masters shall
be pageable on-the-fly' in banks of 20. 999 Master Pages shall be
provided. Physical faders for these masters shall be available optional
Master Playback or Universal Fader Wings.
System status information, including current channel intensities, playback
information, and system configuration shall be displayed on up to two
high-resolution monitors (2 x DVI or 1 x DVI plus 1 x SVGA). It shall be
possible to access all system information from only one display.
An on-line Help and electronic user manual feature shall be provided to
explain and provide an example of the operation of each feature of the
system.
An optional, fully-functioning, detachable alphanumeric keyboard shall be
available. The keyboard shall allow labeling of channels, presets, groups,
palettes, dynamic effects, sequences and steps, and the show.
Console software upgrades shall be made by the user via USB Flash
drive; changing internal components shall not be required.
Dimmer monitoring features shall be provided (in conjunction with ETC' s
Sensor+, Sensor3, or IES dimming systems) to allow indication of
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dimming system status and dimmer load monitoring using ACN, the
Sensor+ Connect interface or IES DimSTAT protocol
m. Show data may be created and modified on a Windows XP, Windows 7, or
Mac OSX equipped personal computer, using Congo Offline Editor, an
editing program. The program shall also allow a show to be played back in
a console-simulation mode. Congo Offline Editor shall also provide the
capability to import and export USITT ASCII show files.
n. A PC running the Congo Client application shall be able to connect to a
Congo Light Server on the network and view current show data in an
independent display environment. Additional Congo, Congo jr, or Congo
Kid consoles on the network shall also be able to act as clients to the main
console or Light Server. The main console on the network may selectively
shut clients out of the system.
o. Synchronized backup shall be provided via Ethernet by another full
Congo, Congo jr or Congo Kid console or Congo Light Server (up to the
console' s or Light Server' s output limits.) The backup console/Light
Server shall maintain synchronized playback with the master and shall
automatically take over control of the lighting system upon loss of
communication with the master.
p. Congo shall support Net3/ACN, ETCNet2, ArtNet (output) and Avab IPX
network protocols simultaneously. Congo shall fully support the E1.17 and
E1.31 ACN network protocol suites. Congo shall support Avab Peripheral
Network protocol on a separate RJ-45 connection.
q. Systems that do not provide the above capabilities shall not be
acceptable.
B. Controls and Playback
a. Programming Section
i. The LPC shall provide access to playback and navigation functions
on a 20-key face panel. Additional commands may be executed via
a connected alpha-numeric keyboard.
C. Operating Modes
a. Focus on the Live display tab shall allow live changes.
i. Channel lists may be constructed using the +, - and Thru keys.
Levels may also be set with the keypad or level wheel. "Selected"
channels shall be those last addressed and under wheel or keypad
control.
ii. Channels may be set to any level, including a user defined default
level, using the @ Level key.
iii. Channels may be recorded into groups for fast recall of commonly
used channels. 999 groups shall be available.
iv. The recorded contents of Presets and Palettes may also be
accessed manually allowing numerous discrete looks to be
compiled quickly. Filtering by parameter category or parameter
shall allow for extremely selective recall of data for selected
channels from previously recorded targets.
v. Presets may be recorded in any order to unique numbers from
0.001 to 9999.999. Sequences shall be auto-built as presets are
recorded as a default but this may be disabled by the user.
vi. It shall be possible to record presets with the following information:
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1. Channel data (Intensity, moved attributes, attributes for
active channels, all attributes). The console shall prompt the
user to confirm inclusion of moved attributes on channels
with no intensity.
2. Attribute masking by category or by attribute.
3. Focus, Color and Beam timing and delays. Timing and
delays shall be entered either as absolute or relative timing
(percentage of In timing of this step in the sequence).
4. Text label.
vii. It shall be possible to record sequence steps with the following
information:
1. Fade time of up to 59 minutes 59 seconds, with split up and
down as required
2. Delay time for the up and/or down fade of up to 59 minutes
59 seconds
3. Link to Step command
4. Action Macro
5. Master page and master link
6. Wait, Follow, or Alert times of up to 59 minutes 59 seconds
7. A modified rate via a system or user defined Fade Curve
and/or a user defined Crossfade Profile
8. Text label.
viii. Any preset may contain dynamic effect settings
ix. Update may be used to selectively add modified channel levels to
the designated cue, group, palette or preset without recording other
stage information.
x. A context sensitive on-line Help feature shall describe each key and
fader function (including softkeys). This feature shall be accessible
in any mode.
xi. Dimmer check and channel check functions shall be provided.
Additionally, dimmers channels and groups may be "parked" at
levels. Those levels are not added to any live record operations,
nor may they be changed until the parked element is "unparked".
b. The Blind display tab and the individual editor display tabs allow
modification to elements such as presets, groups, palettes, sequences
and dynamic effects without affecting stage levels.
i. The Blind displays shall allow preview, creation, deletion and
modification of the above elements. All attributes may be changed
in this mode.
ii. List displays shall show the recorded elements with all associated
attributes. Range editing shall be possible in these displays. The
List displays available shall be: Preset List, Group List, Palette Lists
(Focus, Color, Beam and All) and Sequence List
iii. The Track List display tab shall allow simultaneous viewing of an
entire sequence for selected channels. Range selection and editing
shall be possible.
c. Patch displays and the Patch Wizard shall be used to display the system
control channels with their associated dimmer and device assignments
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i. The Output Editor shall provide live and blind patching of dimmers,
dimmer check and diagnostic display of current output levels across
all universes.
ii. The Patch Wizard shall provide range patching of dimmers, moving
light patch and clear patch functions.
iii. The Channel List shall display all system channels and channelspecific settings such as scale and name.
iv. The Output List shall display all system outputs and output-specific
settings such as scale, curve and device attribute name.
v. The Device List shall display all patched channels with device
assignments (moving light/scroller patch) and device-specific
settings such as swap pan/tilt, invert pan, invert tilt and scroller roll.
d. The Setup dialog shall access system configuration information and
provide access to memory functions.
i. The Setup dialog shall provide the user with the ability to view and
modify default settings on the console.
ii. Navigation within the dialog shall not require a pointing device.
iii. Settings for specific console functions may also be accessed in
smaller, function-specific dialogs by pressing the Setup key and the
function key simultaneously.
D. Dimmer Monitoring
a. The lighting control system shall provide communication with an ETC
Sensor+ or Sensor3 dimming system using ACN or the Sensor+ Connect
browser interface. In Sensor+ systems, dimmer status may be changed
and backup looks recorded from Sensor+ Connect and sent to the
dimming system via the network.
b. Dimmer feedback from the ETC IES DimSTAT dimmer monitoring shall be
viewable from within the Congo application.
c. Dimmer feedback from ETC FDX dimmer racks shall be viewable from
within the Congo application.
E. Interface Options
a. The LPC shall support a variety of standard peripheral devices. The
console shall provide connectors for the following:
i. AC input
ii. USB (for items such as alphanumeric keyboard, mouse, USB Flash
drive, etc.)
iii. DMX512-A/RDM outputs (two connectors)
iv. MIDIIn/Out
v. Remote Trigger
vi. Audio In/Out
vii. Ethernet
viii. Single SVGA video output
ix. Two DVI video outputs
F. Synchronized Backup Systems
a. An optional Synchronized Backup system shall consist of one of the
following combinations of devices: Two networked Consoles, or one
Console with one Congo Light Server, or two Congo Light Servers.
Synchronized Backup shall utilize Avab IPX networking to provide error
correcting data exchange.
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G. Physical
a. All operator controls and console electronics for a standard system shall
be housed in a 17.13" x 15.88" x 3.52" (435mm x 403mm x 89mm)
housing with optional additional modules and wings as accessories. Input
power shall be 90 – 240V AC at 50 or 60Hz, supplied via a detachable
power cord.
b. The Congo Light Server shall fit within a standard 19"equipment rack and
shall include rack mounting hardware.
H. Congo jr Master Playback Wing
a. The Congo jr Master Playback Wing shall be an optional accessory to the
Congo Light Server. It shall provide access to 40 Master Playback faders
and switches, as well as paging functions as found on a Congo console.
b. The wing shall provide the following controls:
i. Forty (40) Master Playback Faders
ii. Forty (40) Master Keys
iii. Twenty (20) Flash Keys on the bottom 20 Masters
iv. Five (5) Direct Select Paging keys
v. Two (2) sets of Master Paging keys
vi. Four (4) Master control keys
vii. One (1) Three-position switch for selecting Fader function
(Channels, Masters, Jam mode)
viii. Two (2) LCD displays to indicate content on masters
c. The wing shall connect to the Congo Light Server via a standard USB
cable. A separate AC power adapter shall be required when the wing is
used with a Light Server.
2.15
GENERAL NETWORK
A. General
a. The Electronic Theatre Controls Net3 network shall provide data
distribution over TCP/IP Ethernet networks. Data shall be layer 3 routable.
Systems using proprietary formats or formats other than 10/100/100Mbit
wired Ethernet or non-layer 3 routable networks shall not be accepted.
b. Connections shall be made between consoles, face panels, architectural
processors, dimmers, Net3 Gateways, and computers over standard
Ethernet distribution systems using 100BaseT, 100BaseFL, or greater
wiring. All installations shall conform to established Ethernet wiring
practice, and installation shall be performed by contractors qualified to do
this type of work. All wiring shall be tested at Category 5e or higher for full
bandwidth operation to the appropriate IEEE standard.
c. The Lighting Control system must be supplied by a single manufacturer
and must have seamless integration over Ethernet between the
Entertainment and Architectural lighting control.
B. Capacities
a. The network shall support DMX routing, patching, and prioritization for up
to 63,399 universes (32,767,488 DMX addresses). Each address may be
input or output from any port on any DMX gateway in the system. DMX
input, routing and output shall be specifically supported on the system
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from multiple sources and locations up to the maximum number of
gateways supported by the Ethernet topology.
b. The network shall support multiple network hosts including consoles,
gateways, dimming racks, computers, file servers, printers, and
architectural control processors with discrete command lines and control.
The lighting network shall support multiple venues within a system and
discrete systems on the same network.
C. System Configuration and Monitoring
a. Network device configuration shall be via Net3 Gateway Configuration
Editor (GCE) software and/or ANSI E1.17 Architecture for Control
Networks (ACN).
b. Patch addresses shall support viewing and manipulation via ANSI E1.17
ACN.
i. The system shall permit complete user flexibility allowing the
system operator to patch each DMX input address to any ANSI
E1.31 streaming ACN address, and DMX output to span streaming
ACN universes.
ii. The lighting system shall support assignment of DMX offsets,
truncation of DMX universes, and provide choice of DMX port
prioritization.
iii. The lighting system shall support the DD start code extension to
ANSI E1.31 which provides priority per address such that multiple
control sources can share universes with discrete control per
address.
iv. Lighting systems that do not support the above mentioned address
patching capabilities shall not be suitable.
c. The system shall allow assignable labels for all network devices to allow
easy identification by system users.
d. Each network device shall have a discrete and unique IP address
provided automatically by the software. The user may edit this IP address.
Systems that do not support automated IP allocation with IP collision
avoidance, and systems that do not allow complete reconfiguration of the
above mentioned features over ANSI E1.17 ACN shall not be acceptable.
e. All configuration data for each network device shall be held at the device
and system operation shall not require continuous on-line operation of the
network configuration software.
f. Lighting console operators shall be able to backup the network
configurations in the lighting control console. In the event of a network
device failure, the operator shall be able to apply the configuration of the
failed device to a replacement device of the same type without manually
reentering settings. Systems that do not support configuration backup as
described above shall not be accepted.
g. Architectural and Entertainment systems connected to the same network
shall be capable of arbitrating control over E1.31 Streaming ACN (sACN)
level data. The system shall be capable of alternating control of individual
address data between architectural and entertainment systems without
intervention by the user. The user shall dictate the conditions under which
system shall automatically take control. The network shall allow user
override of the selected defaults. Systems which require direct user
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intervention to allocate control of dimmers between architectural and
entertainment lighting systems shall not be accepted.
h. The Net3 network shall allow multiple DMX input sources to be prioritized
on the same universe as network native sources using E1.31 Streaming
ACN prioritization. Multiple DMX inputs may be assigned to the same
streaming ACN address (this provides multi-source control for a particular
address). Likewise, the system shall support E1.31 prioritization of
multiple simultaneous network sources. Systems that cannot prioritize
multiple DMX inputs and multiple native network sources on a network
shall not be deemed suitable.
i. The lighting network shall allow each DMX input address to be assigned a
priority on the network allowing each DMX control level coming into the
system to participate in full arbitration. Addresses with the highest priority
shall have control, with lower priority addresses being ignored. Addresses
assigned the same numeric priority, between 1 and 200, shall respond in
highest level takes precedence (HTP) manor. The network shall require a
valid DMX signal present at the input to initiate prioritization. Systems that
do not allow for prioritized HTP for DMX inputs to the network shall not be
allowed.
D. Operational Features
a. Each DMX gateway shall control up to 512 DMX addresses per port,
within the confines of up to 63,999 DMX universes (32,747,488 address).
The specific DMX data input or output by the gateway shall be
configurable by the user.
b. Duplicate outputs of DMX data (DMX splitter) and discrete outputs shall be
fully supported.
c. Merging of multiple DMX input sources on a single gateway without
gateway with DMX output on the same gateway shall be supported
without connection to the network. The gateway shall support assignment
of priority to each input source independently
d. File transmission, synchronization and access to software shall be
supported.
2.16
DMX ETHERNET Gateway – Oneport
A. General
a. The lighting control gateway shall be a microprocessor-based unit
specifically designed to provide DMX-512 control of lighting. The gateway
shall permit DMX-512 data to be encoded, routed over an Ethernet
network and decoded back to DMX-512. The unit shall be a Net3 DMX 1port Gateway as provided by ETC, Inc.
b. Gateways shall communicate over Ethernet directly with at least ETC, Inc.'
s entertainment and architectural lighting control products and other
Ethernet interfaces.
c. Connections shall be made between gateways, consoles, architectural
systems, and PCs over standard Ethernet distribution systems using
10/100BaseT.
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d. The gateway shall support multiple protocols including:
i. ANSI E1.31 Streaming ACN (sACN)
ii. ANSI E1.11 USITT DMX512-A
iii. ETCNet2 protocol suite
iv. ETCNet protocol suite
e. The gateway shall be tested to UL standards and labeled ETL Listed.
f. The gateway shall be RoHS Compliant (lead-free).
g. The gateway shall be CE compliant.
h. The gateway shall be configurable using Network Configuration Editor
(NCE) software.
i. Each gateway shall have power and network activity LEDs
B. DMX Ports
a. DMX Port shall comply with the requirements of ANSI E1.11 USITT
DMX512-A standards.
b. The DMX port shall be software-configurable for either input or output
functionality.
c. Hardware configuration override setting shall be provided on the gateway.
d. DMX input shall be optically-isolated from the gateway electronics.
e. DMX output shall be earth-ground referenced.
f. DMX Port shall be capable of withstanding fault voltages of up to 250vAC
without damage.
g. Each port shall incorporate one DMX512-A Connection
i. Each DMX port location shall support a single 5-pin male XLR or 5pin female XLR
h. Network gateways that do not indicate input/ output port configuration or
presence of valid data shall not be accepted
C. Processor
a. Maximum delay time from input to output shall not be greater than one
packet time (approximately 22 mSec.).
b. A minimum DMX update rate of 40Hz shall be sustained under all
conditions unless specifically configured for a slower rate for the sake of
compatibility with 3rd party DMX devices.
D. Mechanical
a. The gateway faceplate shall be constructed of durable cast aluminum and
mount in a standard 1 gang backbox. Faceplates manufactured of plastic
shall not be acceptable.
b. Gateways shall be provided in matte black powder coat finish.
c. The gateway shall be available in two versions
i. Wall mount gateway
1. The wall mount gateway shall support flush or surface mount
applications using a standard RACO 690 backbox or
equivalent.
2. Dimensions shall not be more than 2.75" (70mm) wide x 4.5"
(115mm) High
3. Wall mount gateways shall not weigh more than.35 lbs
(.16kgs)
ii. Touring gateway
1. The touring gateway shall include a complete enclosure with
Ethercon and power connectors for wiring terminations
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2. Dimensions shall not be more than 4.5" wide (115mm) x 3.5"
(89mm) deep x 6.34" (161mm) high (not including mounting
hardware)
3. Touring gateways shall not weigh more than 2.5 lbs (1.1 kg).
E. Power
a. Power for the gateway shall be provided either over the Category 5 (or
better) cable, utilizing IEEE 802.3af compliant Power over Ethernet
distribution equipment. Power consumption shall not be greater than 5
watts.
b. The gateway electronics shall be electrically isolated from the power
supplied over the Catagory5 (or better) cable.
c. Power may be provided from any IEEE 802.3af compliant power-over
Ethernet distribution equipment, or by using conventional switches
together with isolated in-line power supplies as provided by gateway
manufacturer.
F. Configuration
a. Each gateway on the network shall be individually configurable using
Network Configuration Editor (NCE), running on a network connected PC.
The PC shall only be required for configuration, and shall not be required
for normal operation of the system.
b. Each DMX gateway shall control up to 512 DMX addresses. The specific
DMX data input or output by the gateway shall be freely configurable by
the user. Duplicate outputs of DMX lines (DMX splitter) and discrete
outputs shall be fully supported.
c. Multiple sACN sources may be combined with a priority may be assigned
to each source sending data to the gateway.
G. Network
a. Communications physical layer shall comply with IEEE 802.3i for
10BASE-T, 802.3u for 100BASE-TX and 802.3af for Power over Ethernet
specifications.
b. All network cabling shall be Category 5 (or better), conforming to TIA568A/B, and shall be installed by a qualified network installer.
c. Data transport shall utilize the TCP/IP suite of protocols to transfer the
DMX data.
d. ANSI E1.31 streaming ACN (sACN) shall be supported. Gateways that do
not support ANSI E1.31 shall not be acceptable.
e. Switches shall comply with power-over-Ethernet IEEE802.3af, unless a
separate in-line power supply is provided.
f. Each DMX gateway shall control up to 512 DMX addresses, per DMX port
within the confines of up to 63,399 universes (32,767,488 addresses)
when using Streaming ACN (sACN) and 64 DMX universes (32,767
addresses) when using EDMX.
i. Multiple sources shall be supported by prioritized Highest Takes
Precedence (HTP with priority). Each source shall support
assignment of priority to allow override of default HTP behavior.
ii. Each DMX port shall support its own universe and start address.
g. Gateways shall support built in priority on a per-universe or channel-bychannel basis. Gateways that do not support prioritized merging of
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multiple network sources at independent channel priorities shall not be
accepted.
H. Environmental
a. The ambient operating temperature shall be 0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F).
b. The storage temperature shall be -40° to 70°C (-40° to 158°F).
c. The operating humidity shall be 5% - 95% non-condensing.
I. Accessories
a. Hanging bracket kit shall allow gateway to be mounted using C-Clamp to
U-bolt Hardware.
b. ETC Network Configuration Editor (NCE) software
J. System Requirements
a. Provide the quantity and type of gateways required, as scheduled.
Gateways and software shall be as manufactured by Electronic Theatre
Controls Inc. of Middleton, WI.
b. Provide Ethernet switches and power supplies as scheduled and as
shown on drawings.
c. Provide a current generation PC with Windows XP operating system
equipped with a 10/100 Ethernet card.
d. Systems that do not provide the above capabilities shall not be acceptable
2.17
DMX GATEWAY – FOURPORT
A. General
a. The lighting control gateway shall be a microprocessor-based unit
specifically designed to provide DMX-512 control of lighting systems and
transport of RDM configuration and status messages. The gateway shall
permit DMX-512 data to be encoded, routed over an Ethernet network and
decoded back to DMX-512. The unit shall be a Net3 DMX 4-port Gateway
as provided by ETC, Inc.
b. Gateways shall communicate over Ethernet directly with at least ETC, Inc.'
s entertainment and architectural lighting control products and other
Ethernet interfaces.
c. Connections shall be made between gateways, consoles, architectural
systems, and PCs over standard Ethernet distribution systems using
10/100BaseT.
d. The gateway shall support multiple protocols including:
i. ANSI E1.17 Architecture for Control Networks (ACN)
ii. ANSI E1.11 USITT DMX512-A
iii. ANSI E1.20 Remote Device Management (RDM)
iv. Net3 protocol suite including ANSI E1.31 Streaming ACN (sACN).
e. The gateway shall be tested to UL standards and labeled ETL Listed.
f. The gateway shall be RoHS Compliant (lead-free).
g. The gateway shall be CE compliant.
h. The gateway shall have a backlit graphic LCD display for identification
(soft-labeling) and status reporting. Labeling shall be user configurable
using ANSI E1.17 Architecture for Control Network (ACN), Gateway
Configuration Editor (GCE) software. The LCD display shall show DMX
port configuration indication as well as indicate the presence of valid
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signal. Gateways that do not indicate port configuration (input/output) and
valid data shall not be acceptable.
i. Each gateway shall have power and network activity LEDs on both the
front and rear of the gateway
DMX Ports
a. DMX Ports shall comply with the requirements of ANSI E1.11 USITT
DMX512-A standards.
b. Each DMX port shall be software-configurable for either input or output
functionality.
c. Hardware configuration override setting shall be provided on the gateway.
d. DMX input shall be optically-isolated from the gateway electronics.
e. DMX output shall be earth-ground referenced.
f. DMX Port shall be capable of withstanding fault voltages of up to 250vAC
without damage.
g. Each port shall incorporate one DMX512-A Connection
i. Each DMX port shall be modular and hot swappable
ii. Each DMX port location shall support a single 5-pin male XLR, 5pin female XLR or terminal strip module for DMX wiring.
h. Network gateways that do not indicate input/ output port configuration or
presence of valid data shall not be accepted
Processor
a. Each gateway shall have sufficient processing power to manage up to
63,999 universes (32,767,488 addresses).
b. Maximum delay time from input to output shall not be greater than one
packet time (approximately 22 mSec.).
c. A minimum DMX update rate of 40Hz shall be sustained under all
conditions unless specifically configured for a slower rate for the sake of
compatibility with 3rd party DMX devices.
Mechanical
a. The gateway shall be fabricated of 16-gauge steel, finished in fine-texture,
scratch-resistant, black powder coat.
b. Dimensions shall be 8.5" (22 cm) wide x 8.0" (20 cm) deep x 1.75" (5 cm)
high.
c. The weight of the gateway shall be 3.5 lbs (1.6 kg) with four modules. An
individual module shall weight no more than .25 lbs (.1 kg).
d. Mounting holes shall be provided for installation of a pipe mount
accessory kit.
Power
a. Power for the gateway shall be provided either over the Category 5 (or
better) cable, utilizing IEEE 802.3af compliant Power over Ethernet
distribution equipment, or via conventional switches together with isolated
in-line power supplies capable of an operating range of 8-28vDC provided
by the gateway manufacturer. Power consumption shall not be greater
than 5 watts.
b. The gateway electronics shall be electrically isolated from the power
supplied over the Catagory5 (or better) cable.
c. Power may be provided from any IEEE 802.3af compliant power-over
Ethernet distribution equipment, or by using conventional switches
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together with isolated in-line power supplies as provided by gateway
manufacturer.
F. Configuration
a. Each gateway on the network shall be individually configurable using:
i. Any devices utilizing ANSI E1.17 ACN communications
ii. Gateway Configuration Editor (GCE), running on a network
connected PC. The PC shall only be required for configuration,
labeling and signal routing, and shall not be required for normal
operation of the system.
b. Each DMX gateway shall control up to 512 DMX addresses, within the
confines of 63,999 universes. The specific DMX data input or output by
the gateway shall be freely configurable by the user. Duplicate outputs of
DMX lines (DMX splitter) and discrete outputs shall be fully supported.
c. Any number of DMX universes may be configured with any length up to
512 addresses. Any range of DMX input addresses shall support selection
and routing to the specified sACN output.
d. Multiple sources may be combined and a priority may be assigned to each
source. Each DMX port may have its own universe and start address.
e. All relevant routing information shall be stored in non-volatile memory at
each gateway. The system shall recover from a power outage without
requiring the PC to be online. Gateways that do not support non-volatile
storage of data routing shall not be accepted
G. Network
a. Communications physical layer shall comply with IEEE 802.3i for
10BASE-T, 802.3u for 100BASE-TX and 802.3af for Power over Ethernet
specifications
b. All network cabling shall be Category 5 (or better), conforming to TIA568A/B, and shall be installed by a qualified network installer.
c. Data transport shall utilize the TCP/IP suite of protocols to transfer the
DMX data.
d. ANSI E1.17 Architecture for Control Networks (ACN) and streaming ACN
(sACN) shall be supported. Gateways that do not support ANSI E1.17
shall not be acceptable.
e. Switches shall comply with power-over-Ethernet IEEE802.3af, unless a
separate in-line power supply is provided.
f. Multiple DMX signal routing patches and multiple facilities shall be
supported and limited only by the file storage capacity of the computer
with ETC Gateway Configuration Editor (GCE) Software installed.
g. Each DMX gateway shall control up to 512 DMX addresses, per DMX port
within the confines of up to 64,399 universes (32,767,488 addresses)
using Streaming ACN (sACN).
i. Any range of DMX addresses may be selected for each universe.
ii. Multiple sources shall be supported by prioritized Highest Takes
Precedence (HTP with priority). Each source shall support
assignment of priority to allow override of default HTP behavior.
iii. Each DMX port shall support its own universe and start address.
h. Gateways shall have built in DMX merger capability on a universe or
channel-by-channel basis.
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i. Gateways shall support have built in priority on a per-universe or channelby-channel basis. Gateways that do not support prioritized merging of
multiple network sources at independent priorities shall not be accepted.
DMX Connector modules
a. Each gateway shall support up to four connector modules containing a
single connector and its associated electronics
b. Connector module options shall include
i. 5-pin Male DMX connector for DMX Input
ii. 5-pin female DMX connector for DMX output
iii. Eight position terminal connector for DMX input or output
supporting screw terminals or Insulation displacement (IDC) wire
terminations.
c. Each connector module shall be optically-isolated from the gateway
electronics and from each other.
d. DMX connector modules shall be capable of withstanding fault voltages of
up to 250vAC without damage.
Environmental
a. The ambient operating temperature shall be 0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F).
b. The storage temperature shall be -40° to 70°C (-40° to 158°F).
c. The operating humidity shall be 5% - 95% non-condensing.
Accessories
a. Hanging bracket kit shall allow unit to be mounted in three orientations
i. U-Bolt or C-Clamp mounting hardware shall be available
b. One E.I.A. rack space mounting bracket kit shall support either one or two
complete units and allow for up to eight ports of DMX
c. Front Access Panel kit shall allow the connectors on the rear of the
gateway to be accessed from the front of an equipment rack
d. A Universal Power Supply with international plug-set shall be available.
Multiple power supplies shall be able to fit in a vertically stacked power
strip.
e. ETC Gateway Configuration Editor Software (GCE)
System Requirements
a. Provide the quantity and type of gateways required, as scheduled.
Gateways and software shall be as manufactured by Electronic Theatre
Controls Inc. of MiddletonWI
b. Provide Ethernet switches and power supplies as scheduled and as
shown on drawings.
c. Provide a current generation PC with Windows XP operating system
equipped with a 10/100 Ethernet card.
d. Systems that do not provide the above capabilities shall not be acceptable
MINIATURE LED ELLIPSOIDAL FRAMING PROJECTOR SPOTLIGHTS
A. General
a. The instrument shall be a Source Four Mini LED ellipsoidal framing
projector spotlight as manufactured by Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc., or
approved equal.
b. The unit shall be dimmable using forward- or reverse-phase dimming
technology
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B. Physical
a. The unit shall be constructed of die cast aluminum, free of burrs and pits,
finished in black, high temperature epoxy paint.
i. Fixtures shall be available in white and custom colors as specified.
ii. Accessories and painted parts shall be color-matched to the
specified color
iii. Non-painted parts shall be available in matching or complimentary
colors.
iv. Exceptions to color-matching shall be noted prior to custom paint
approval
b. The framing spotlight
i. Shall have interchangeable lens tubes for different field angles as
specified
ii. Shall have stainless steel shutters of at least A301 grade material
iii. Shutter assembly shall allow for +/-175-degree rotation of the
framed area or pattern
iv. Shall have a slot with a sliding, tool-locking cover for patterns
v. Shall allow for use of E-sized patterns
vi. Shall include a pattern holder
vii. Shall have an integral die cast media frame holder with two slots
viii. Shall have a top mounted, quick release media frame retainer
ix. Shall utilize a 2 ¾" (70mm) gel frame
x. Shall have a thermally-insulated knobs and shutter handles
xi. Shall have a thermally-insulated rear handle
xii. Shall have integral cable clamp(s) for power leads
xiii. Shall have a steel yoke allowing at least 350 degree tilt of the
fixture within the yoke
xiv. Shall have tool-free tilt and beam adjustment while allowing for tooltightening at all movement points.
c. The fixture shall be offered with three different installation methods:
i. Portable version shall include:
1. Yoke mounted LED driver
2. Size-matched, extruded aluminum, black anodized C-clamp
for use on pipe ranging from 3/8" to 1"
3. Three-foot power cable with a NEMA 5-15P connector
4. Tested to UL/cUL153 standard and listed with a 3rd-party
laboratory
ii. Install Canopy version shall include:
1. Color matched, powder-coat painted, formed steel canopy
mount with mounting hardware
2. Integral LED driver
3. The LED driver shall fit entirely within the canopy, requiring
no additional space in the junction box or ceiling cavity
4. Built-in rotation stop at 358-degrees to prevent cable twisting
or damage.
5. Tested to UL/cUL1598 standard and so labeled.
iii. Track Mount version shall include:
1. Color –matched plastic track adapter for use with EUTRACbrand 2-circuit track
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2. Integral LED driver installed into track adapter
3. Tested to UL/cUL1574 standard and so labeled.
C. Optical
a. The spotlight shall have high-contrast aspheric lens(es), with an antireflective coating to increase transmission, with:
i. Adjustable hard and soft beam edges
ii. Crisp pattern imaging without significant halation
iii. Sharp shutter cuts without halation
b. Fixture shall have a three plane shutter design to provide adjustable
framing angles with ability to overlap cuts
i. Fixture design shall have built-in heat dissipation to prevent shutter
warping and burnout in normal use
c. Fixture shall allow for interchangeable lenses with variable beam angles
i. There shall be at least 19, 26, 36, 50 degree field angles available
as specified
D. LED
a. The fixture shall utilize a single LED emitter.
b. The LED shall be offered in 2 versions
i. >80 CRI (Source Four Mini LED)
ii. >90 CRI (Source Four Mini LED Gallery)
c. The LED shall be rated for an average of 70% output after 35,000 hours of
use
d. Fixture shall have an expected average power consumption of 12W
e. Fixture shall have a minimum output of
i. Source Four Mini LED: 450 field lumens
ii. Source Four Mini LED Gallery: 375 field lumens
2.19
FIXTURE-MOUNTING TRACK (ETC DataTrack)
A. General
a. The track system shall be ETC DataTrack as supplied by Electronic
Theatre Controls.
b. Track system shall provide two 20 amp circuits with discrete neutrals.
c. System shall allow for both end- and mid-feed options.
d. Track shall be rated for 120V.
e. Track system shall provide integrated wiring for DMX-512A and bidirectional RDM data.
i. Shall support up to 32 DMX/RDM devices on up to 60' of track
ii. Shall support daisy-chain data topology
iii. DMX shall be terminated at the end of the run with an available 120
Ohm resistor.
f. Track segments shall be available in 4' , 8' and 12' sections.
g. Track length shall be adjustable on site with a single cut.
h. A variety of couplers shall be available including but not limited to:
i. I-Coupler
ii. T-Coupler
iii. X-Coupler
iv. Flex-Coupler
i. Track shall be capable of being surface mounted or suspended.
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j. System shall allow for up to 22 lbs. per foot when track is supported every
8".
B. Physical
a. Track shall be constructed out of extruded aluminum.
i. 1-7/16" x 1-¼"
b. Track shall have pre-punched holes for surface mounting.
c. Track shall be available in black, white and silver.
d. Power shall travel the track on two sets of 12 gauge copper conductors.
e. Data shall travel the track on a pair of 22 gauge nickel-plated copper
conductors.
i. This data shall be accessible at any location on the track system
f. MultiAdapters shall provide a double mechanical lock.
g. MultiAdapters shall be capable of supplying power and data from the track
to the fixture.
h. MultiAdapters shall support up to 11 lbs. or 22 lbs. with retaining collar.
i. MultiAdapters shall be made of a polycarbonate material
i. Available in black, white and silver
j. Mechanical heavy load adapters shall be available for mounting any
fixture (up to 22 lbs.) to the track.
i. Power and data can be supplied to this fixture with available
connectors
Part 3. EXECUTION
3.01 INSTALLATION
A. It is the intent of these specifications and plans to include the installation of all
equipment listed in this specification, even though every item may not be
specifically mentioned.
B. All lighting control and dimming equipment in accordance with manufacturers
approved shop drawings.
C. Mount equipment and enclosures plumb and square. Permanently installed
equipment shall be firmly and safely held in place.
D. Furnish all items required to properly install and secure Theatrical and
Architectural Lighting System equipment in place.
E. The SLI shall provide EC with detailed instruction as required for proper
installation of Theatrical Lighting and Architectural Lighting control and dimming
equipment.
F. If any panel, distribution box, or other device requires relocation or change of
mounting detail, and this fact is not known until after shipment due to sequence
of work, modify equipment or provide new equipment to fit revised location or
mounting detail. Notify Owner’s Representative of any such changes, and submit
all changes to Owner’s Representative for review prior to fabrication.
G. Receive and store the necessary materials and equipment for installation of the
dimmer system.
H. Deliver all new dimming and control equipment to the designated electrical rooms
prior to installation.
I. Perform field measurements and coordinate physical size of all equipment with
the architectural requirements of the spaces into which they are to be installed.
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J. Mechanically remove and dispose of the existing dimming and control
equipment, including but not limited to dimming panels, modules, control racks,
and control interfaces as required for installation of new equipment.
K. Extend existing branch circuits and feeder as required for installation of new
equipment. No splices shall be allowed inside of control panels or racks. Provide
terminal strips secured to panel or rack frame for all connections.
L. Provide new dedicated 120VAC 20A circuits as required for auxiliary control
equipment racks and devices. Provide conduit as required for installation of new
low voltage wire.
M. Mechanically remove existing low voltage control wire as required for installation
of new low voltage control wire.
N. Leave in-tact any wire dedicated to infrastructure not related to the lighting
system.
O. Provide and install new low voltage control wire for devices detailed in Bill of
Materials.
P. Provide and install low voltage control wire to interconnect logical subsystems.
LCER101 shall serve as hub for subsystem interconnection.
Q. Terminate all low voltage control wire in dimming panels, and control devices.
R. Provide a service loop for all control cables and harness in place where
applicable. No splices shall be allowed inside of control panels or racks.
S. Mechanically remove and dispose of existing gallery fixture track.
T. Mechanically install the Data Track distribution in the gallery utilizing existing
circuits, laid out per Owner’s direction.
U. Provide and install custom lamacoid labels, not to exceed 2” in length indicating
device name, termination point, and length of installed network cable.
V. Install new ECPB devices into existing control faceplates as indicated on Bill of
Materials
W. Configure the network devices for optimal operation as required to eliminate the
possibility of detrimental cross talk between logical theatrical and architectural
systems.
X. Configure the Paradigm Architectural control system for optimal operation in the
given control environment to owner’s satisfaction.
Y. Configure the Paradigm Architectural control system with logical labels for
controlled loads to owner’s satisfaction.
Z. Configure architectural and theatrical dimming racks for optimal operation in the
given control environment.
AA. Where present, DMX shall serve as failsafe control only in the event of network
failure.
BB. Repair or replace any equipment, which has suffered non-cosmetic damage
prior to time of Completion Checkout. Claims arising from repair or replacement
of such damage shall be considered only after final acceptance of system by
Owner.
CC. Configure the existing theatrical lighting control console to work with the Congo
Light Server in an emergency failsafe scenario, performing necessary software
updates as required.
A. The Server shall serve as the primary controller on the network with the
control console assuming control at a higher priority if the Server loses
connection.
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3.02 TESTING PROCEDURES
A. Provide tools as described herein to perform tests detailed below:
A. DMX 512 Protocol Tester (Goddard Designs DMXter or approved equal
B. TRUE RMS Multimeter
C. Circuit Tester with adapters for all power receptacles utilized in existing
stage lighting distribution (Gam Check or approved equal)
D. Enternet network cable tester capable of providing installed cable lengths
(Lan Roamer Pro or approved equal)
B. Provide qualified field service personnel to perform all tests described below
C. Test all installed network wiring and provide lengths of installed cable in a written
document to the Owner’s Representative.
D. Test all line voltage circuits for proper wiring, polarity, connection to proper
dimmer, and inspect for correct labeling.
A. Report problems discovered within existing line voltage wiring or electrical
distribution to Owner’s Representative. Repair of problems discovered in
existing equipment to be performed under separate contract/change order.
E. Test all architectural lighting controlled by equipment included in this specification
for connection to proper dimmer, and inspect for correct labeling on all
architectural control devices.
F. Demonstrate system behavior in event of Light Server loss of control, and total
network failure.
G. Repair or replace any equipment that has been provided in this specification and
fails to conform to specifications, and schedule second set of tests and
adjustments.
H. Provide test equipment and personnel as specified above.
I. Repeat testing and repair or replacement as required ensuring that the entire
dimming and control system conforms to specification.
J. Upon completion of testing, furnish Owner’s Representative a complete written
report on all field-testing and adjustment, certifying that system conforms to
specification and that installation is complete and ready for inspection
K. The Stage Lighting Integrator shall be liable for any return visits by the factory
engineer as a result of incomplete or incorrect wiring.
3.03 ACCEPTANCE
A. Schedule inspection by Owner upon substantial completion. Allow two weeks
advance notice to schedule acceptance inspection.
B. Upon completion of the formal check-out, the SLI shall demonstrate operation
and maintenance of the system to the Owner’s Representatives. Training shall
not exceed four working hours.
C. Provide all test equipment and personnel specified in "Testing Procedures"
above.
D. Should Owner’s Representative judge that any equipment provided within this
specification fails to conform to specification, repair or replace that equipment
within 30 days, and schedule second inspection. Should the Owner’s
Representative judge that any work provided, within this specification, is not
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substantially complete at time of acceptance inspection, schedule second
inspection at SLI’s expense.
E. At request of Owner’s Representative, repeat any and all test specified in
"Testing Procedures" above in presence of Owner’s Representative.
F. Provide two paper copies, plus one digital copy of Operation and Maintenance
Manuals at acceptance inspection.
G. Provide digital as-built drawings to Owner’s Representative within four weeks of
final acceptance inspection.
3.04 INSTRUCTION OF OWNER PERSONNEL
A. Provide four hours instruction to Owner designated personnel on the use and
operation of the System, scheduled as one session, by an instructor fully
knowledgeable and qualified in system operation. This instruction should include
familiarization with all system components and basic operation of the
architectural control system and Congo Light Server, explaining backup
scenarios and operation. The owner may videotape the instruction session for
their private use at their cost without prior permission from the theatrical lighting
contractor or their agents. The System Reference Manuals shall be complete and
on site at the time of this instruction.
3.05 WARRANTY
A. Manufacturer shall warrant products under normal use and service to be free
from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years from date of
delivery.
B. Warranty shall cover repair or replacement of such parts determined defective
upon inspection.
C. Warranty does not cover any product or part of a product subject to accident,
negligence, alteration, abuse or misuse. Warranty does not cover any
accessories or parts not supplied by the manufacturer.
D. Warranty shall not cover any labor expended or materials used to repair any
equipment without manufacturer’s prior written authorization.
END OF SECTION
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