05 - PWS Mead Substation Service Breakers Replacements - 23WA148814.docx

ATTACHMENT A

23WA148814

MEAD STATION SERVICE BREAKERS REPLACEMENT

Performance Work Statement

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

WESTERN AREA POWER ADMINISTRATION

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

ABB SACE EMAX2 BREAKERS REPLACEMENT SERVICES

1.0 INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND

1.1 Introduction

The Western Area Power Administration (WAPA), Desert Southwest Region (DSW), requires the services of a qualified contractor to perform all aspects of ABB installation of SACE Emax2 low voltage replacement breakers as set forth in this contract. This Performance Work Statement (PWS) describes the Engineering services and contractor furnished materials required by DSW for its Mead Substation located in Boulder City, NV.

1.2 Background

WAPA is a Federal power marketing administration that markets and delivers reliable, cost-based hydroelectric power and related services to wholesale customers in 17 states. The Desert Southwest Region is one of four regions of the Western Area Power Administration. Desert Southwest customer service region markets federal hydroelectric power to nearly 70 municipalities, cooperatives, federal and state agencies, and irrigation districts.

Most power sold by the Desert Southwest Region is generated from power plants operated at Hoover, Parker, and Davis dams. Power is also marketed from hydroelectric projects in the Bureau's Upper Colorado Region and the federal portion of power generated at Navajo Generating Station near Page, Arizona.

The Desert Southwest Region also operates and maintains more than 40 substations and 3,100 miles (4,950 kilometers) of transmission lines to keep the system running reliably. Our partnerships with our customers allow us to help them quickly restore service to local residents after storms or other major system disturbances.

1.3 Location/Site Contact

The location of the area needing parts and services is at the Mead Substation, 2051 Buchanan Blvd, Boulder City, NV 89005.

Directions:

In Boulder City, take Boulder Highway (Highway 95) and travel south to Buchanan Blvd. Exit onto Buchanan and go south for about 3 miles to the former Boulder City Area Office. The substation is at the end of the pavement around the curve.

The Contractor is to contact foreman, Randy Strand, 702-308-1665 [first backup contact is Cody Kriewald 602-605-2711 and second backup contact is Bob Conklin 702-308-1664] to verify that the site is ready for the performance of the roll-in breakers replacement, to refine the destination directions, and to coordinate arrival time to allow a WAPA representative to meet the contractor at the site. The Contractor will coordinate with WAPA that there is free and clear access to the location of the breakers, and proper Lock-Out/Tag out (LOTO) will be reviewed by Contractor.

1.4 Government Personnel

The Contracting Officer is the individual executing this contract on behalf of the Government and is responsible for the overall administration of the contract. He/she is the only person authorized to make any changes in the prices, terms or other conditions of the contract.

The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) is responsible for giving the Contractor any special technical instructions or guidance necessary to ensure contract execution. The COR has no authority to alter the terms of conditions of the contract.

1.5 Contractor Personnel

The contractor shall have a competent onsite representative authorized to act on behalf of the contractor, available to the CO or COR to receive instructions or information regarding work under the contract. The on-site representative must be able to fluently speak and understand English. The on-site representative shall provide a phone number where he/she can be contacted 24 hours per day 7 days a week.

The contractor shall furnish adequate supervision at the premises to ensure that work is performed in a satisfactory manner. It is the responsibility of the contractor to maintain close surveillance over personnel employed to perform work on the contract.

No unauthorized personnel are permitted on the premises.

1.6 Contractor Submittals

1.6.1 Safety Plan

A Safety Plan is required to be submitted to the CO and COR within 10 calendar days after contract award. WAPA’s approval of the plan is required prior to the commencement of work.

1.6.2 List of Employees

Contractor shall furnish names of all personnel performing work on this contract no later than 10 calendar days after contract award. No unidentified or unauthorized personnel are permitted on the work site.

1.6.3 Work Schedule

Within 10 calendar days after contract award, the contractor shall submit to the CO and COR, a complete work schedule for approval.

1.6.4 Quality Control Plan

The Contractor shall develop and maintain a Quality Control Plan (QCP) to ensure all services are performed in accordance with the standards outlined in the Performance Requirements Summary (PRS) section of this PWS. The Contractor shall provide the QCP to the CO within 10 days of contract award.

1.7 Materials

The Contractor shall furnish six (6) RMVAC medium voltage roll-in replacement circuit breakers with all materials and supplies required for the performance of work under this contract.

1.8 Equipment

The contractor shall determine and furnish all equipment required for the performance of the work under this contract. All equipment shall comply with applicable OSHA guidelines, and shall be in good operating condition. The Contractor shall operate the equipment in accordance with the original manufacturer’s recommendation and applicable laws and regulations.

1.9 Utilities

The Government will provide electrical power (120volt AC) at existing power outlets for the operation of equipment as necessary to perform services. Water is also available to the contractor as necessary for the performance of the work.

1.10 Protective Clothing

The Contractor shall determine the necessary personnel protective equipment and ensure contract employees use the personnel protective equipment while performing tasks under this contract.

1.11 Licenses and Permits

The Contractor shall obtain and maintain, at its sole expense, all necessary licenses and permits required to meet the requirements of the contract.

1.12 Damage to Property

The contractor is liable for damage to both Government and private property in performance of this contract. The contractor shall pay for damages where the damage is the fault or negligence of the contractor, as determined by the CO.

1.13 Interference with Business

The Government may undertake or award other contracts for additional work, and the Contractor shall fully cooperate with such other contractors and Government employees and carefully schedule its own work to such additional work as may be directed by the TR or COR. The Contractor shall not commit or permit any act that will interfere with the performance of work by any other contractor or by Government employees.

The services under this contract shall be performed in such a way that there will be no interruption to or interference with the normal operation of Government business on the premises. Persons employed by the contractor shall, while on the premises, comply with all applicable regulations.

1.14 Occupational Safety and Health Administration Regulations

The contractor shall perform services under the contract in compliance with the safety requirements defined in all applicable Federal, State and local laws, regulations and ordinances, including the latest effective standards promulgated by the Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Safety and Health Standards, 29 CFR 1910 and 29 CFR 1925. When questionable, the most stringent shall apply.

The Contractor shall take all reasonable precautions in the performance of the work under this contract to protect the safety and health of employees and of members of the public and shall comply with all applicable safety and health regulations and requirements, including Department of Energy and WAPA requirements.

The Contractor shall maintain an accurate record of, and shall report to the CO and COR, all cases of death, occupational disease, or traumatic injury to employees of the public and any property damage as a result of performance under this contract.

2.0 SCOPE

2.1 The contractor shall provide 10 (10) SACE Emax2 low voltage circuit breakers, and ten (10) Emax2 Retrofill wiring.

2.2 The contractor shall provide One ABB certified field technician for one week on site in the field to assist WAPA crew to install the breakers and wiring. Field Services to perform installation and commissioning support and provide technical supervision.

3.0 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

The contractor shall comply with all Federal, State and local safety regulations.

4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

The contractor shall comply with all Federal, State and local environmental regulations.

5.0 PRE-PERFORMANCE MEETING

The CO will schedule a meeting with the contractor within one week following the contract award to discuss the requirements of the contract (to include safety prior to start of work).

6.0 CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL AND GOVERNMENT QUALITY ASSURANCE

The Contractor is responsible for overall quality control and shall utilize its own internal quality control processes in performance of this contract. The Contractor shall develop and maintain a Quality Control Plan (QCP) to ensure all services are performed in accordance with the standards outlined in the Performance Requirements Summary section of this PWS.

6.1 Performance Requirements Summary (PRS)

The PRS is a listing of the significant performance objectives with associated performance standards that will be monitored and inspected by Government personnel. The performance standard represents the minimum acceptable level of Contractor performance. The performance objectives and standards represent only the critical components of this Contract, and do not excuse the Contractor from performance of other responsibilities identified in the PWS.

6.2 Government Surveillance of Contractor Performance

In order to supplement the Contractor’s QCP, WAPA personnel will verify Contractor compliance with essential performance requirements. The Government may use various methods to perform surveillance of Contractor performance, including customer input, random sampling, periodic inspection, contractor reporting, etc.

6.3 Contract Discrepancy Report (CDR)

A CDR (PWS Exhibit 1) will be initiated by the COR if, at any time during the performance period specified in the PRS, the results of WAPA’s surveillance show the number of observations of unacceptable performance during the period exceeds the threshold specified in the PRS, and the COR determines that the unacceptable performance was not caused by the Government. Instructions for completing the CDR are as follows:

6.3.1 The COR completes Blocks l through 6 and sends the form to the CO. Block 6 must include the PRS number corresponding to the discrepancy, the threshold of that PRS item, the number of discrepancies documented, and the PWS paragraph reference describing the Government’s expectations for that PRS item.

6.3.2 The CO evaluates the CDR, and if appropriate, signs it and sends it to the Contractor with a cover letter requesting a response within a specified number of days.

6.3.3 The Contractor must complete Blocks 7 through 10 and return the CDR to the CO within the specified time period on the cover letter.

6.3.4 Upon receipt of the Contractor’s response, the CO, in consultation with the COR, will evaluate the Contractor’s response and take appropriate action. The CO will document the evaluation in Block 11 and action taken in Block 12.

6.3.5 In most cases, the preferred action is re-performance by the Contractor at no additional cost to the Government. If deduction from payment is the appropriate action, the COR and CO will calculate the payment deduction based on the performance period in which the discrepancy occurred. The deduction is taken from the Contractor’s payment as close as possible to the month in which the discrepancy occurred, but not necessarily the same month. The Government should not withhold payment of an invoice while calculating the deduction.

6.3.6 The COR will complete Blocks 13a and 13b. The CO signs the CDR in Block 13c. These signatures indicate concurrence with the actions taken.

6.3.7 In the event the CO determines that issuance of a CDR is not appropriate; the CO shall document the contract file indicating why such action is not appropriate.

EXHIBIT 1

CONTRACT DISCREPANCY REPORT

CONTRACTOR’S NAME:

2. FROM: (NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER REPRESENTATIVE)

DATES

3. PREPARED:

4. RETURNED BY CONTRACTOR:

5. ACTION COMPLETE:

6. DISCREPANCY OR PROBLEM: (DESCRIBE IN DETAIL; INCLUDE REFERENCE TO PWS DIRECTIVE; ATTACH CONTINUATION SHEET, IF NECESSARY):

SIGNATURE OF CO:

7. TO: (CONTRACTING OFFICER)

8. FROM: (CONTRACTOR)

9. CONTRACTOR RESPONSE AS TO CAUSE, CORRECTIVE ACTION AND ACTIONS TO PREVENT RECURRENCE (ATTACH CONTINUATION SHEET IF NECESSARY)

10. SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTOR REPRESENTATIVE:

DATE:

11. GOVERNMENT EVALUATION:

12. GOVERNMENT ACTIONS:

13 CLOSE- OUT

(13A) CONTRACTOR NOTIFIED

(13B) COR

(13C) CO