Elephant Barn Canopy and Heaters for Reid Park Zoo

The City of Tucson awarded a contract to Kappcon Inc for the construction of an elephant barn canopy and heaters at the Reid Park Zoo. The contract value is $188,775.00, and the project duration is 153 days. The scope of work includes the installation of a new canopy and heaters, as well as the removal of existing devices and equipment. The project requires compliance with all national, county, state, and local codes, laws, rules, and regulations. Some key features of the project include the provision of a new circuit breaker, the installation of conduit and conductors, and the removal of existing electrical devices and equipment. The contractor is required to coordinate with the owner to verify all electrical connections and provide a written directory of all correct circuits with load definitions for each panel board. • The contract includes a provision for the contractor to remove all conduit and wiring associated with devices and equipment to be removed and/or relocated. • The contractor is required to provide a junction box and local disconnecting means for the heater controls. • The contractor must provide a 1" conduit above the roof to the IT room and coordinate the exact location and requirements with the owner prior to installation. • The contractor is required to provide a NEMA L15-20R for connection to portable heater equipment and confirm the location and connection with the owner prior to installation.