Museum of the Everglades Hurricane Ian Repairs

• Replace Building Electrical

• • Replace approximately 250 LF of electrical system conduit and wiring in the crawl space under building and in the building up to the next junction box that was above the water’s impact line (storm surge). Replace in-kind all electrical wiring, conduit, hangers, and components that were damaged by storm surge underneath and inside the building up to the next junction box that was above the water’s impact line. Safely remove the damaged or deteriorated electrical system conduit and wiring from the crawl space, taking care to avoid damage to other building components or utilities. Disconnect and remove any electrical fixtures, outlets, switches, or devices connected to the existing conduit and wiring as necessary. Install approximately 250 LF of new conduit as PVC per CCVS, hangers, and wiring in the crawl space, and all components, routing them along designated pathways and securing them to structural elements or supports as needed per CCVS. Contractor is responsible to verify measurements/quantities and perform all work to match existing, meeting the latest codes and standards. Use appropriate fittings, connectors, and fasteners to ensure a secure and watertight installation of the conduit and wiring. Reconnect electrical fixtures, outlets, switches, and devices to the new conduit and wiring, ensuring proper alignment and secure attachment. Test each electrical circuit to verify proper functionality and continuity, addressing any issues or deficiencies as needed to ensure compliance with safety standards. Verify proper grounding, insulation, and circuit protection measures are in place to mitigate the risk of electrical hazards or malfunctions. Properly dispose of all removed materials and cleanup and dispose of any electrical materials under the building not needed that are remaining from the temporary repairs.
  • Prepare application documents, submit for and obtain all permits as necessary.
  • The existing building is to remain in operation during construction. This Contractor shall coordinate all work that will interfere with the present operation of the facility with the owner. Contractor shall provide temporary power to all equipment that must remain in operation during the work. If any work will impact the operation of the HVAC equipment serving the areas of the building for more than 2 hours, this Contractor must provide temporary power, supporting the facility with a generator, to those areas of the building to run the HVAC units properly and ensure that historical artifacts remain at the proper temperature. Contractor must coordinate any power shut downs closely with the County Project Manager and Museum staff. Temporary power shall be sized to handle all HVAC equipment serving the affected areas. Due to neighboring properties and the sensitive surrounding area, Contractor shall position generator (if required) and shield noise as best as possible not to cause noise disturbance. Contractor shall review the decibel limit and shield noise as required to meet code.

• • Remove the existing foam insulation on the underside of the building. Fully remove all of the existing insulation which was damaged by storm surge, taking care to avoid damage to other building components, the building underside, or any utilities. Note that foam insulation to be removed does not cover the entire area of the building’s underside and only exists on part of the building’s underside. Restore/repair any damages if caused by removal of existing foam insulation. Properly dispose of all removed materials.

• Quantities are from damage assessment reports and have been field measured but must be considered approximate; contractor is responsible to verify all quantities and areas at the location and/or consider variations when bidding. Include all necessary work to provide a complete restoration project without change orders.
• Contractor is responsible for repairing all associated parts, finishes, accessories, hardware, wiring, fasteners, etc. to provide a complete and finished product.

• Examples for clarification:

If a light pole or fence post is replaced and the soil around the pole is disturbed during the work; the contractor shall place new sod or mulch as appropriate to match the existing landscape and provide a finished product when complete.