RFQ_140R1021Q0040_Amd_03__Replacement_Page_D-13_0003.pdf

RFQ 140R1021Q0040 Amendment 03 Black Canyon and Crown Point Replacement Batteries

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D ANY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

D.1 SPECIFICATIONS; The specifications are an extension of block 20 schedule of supplies/services.

Contractor shall furnish two (2) 48VDC Microwave battery systems which include a Microwave battery bank, battery rack (e.g., framework holding batteries), and battery accessories (e.g., straps, terminal covers).

Individual battery systems shall, at a minimum, meet the following salient characteristics:

Individual battery systems shall have a capacity greater than or equal to 1900 Ah at an 100-hour discharge rate.

Each battery bank shall consist of Valve-Regulated Lead-Acid (VRLA) batteries, hermetically sealed, maintenance-free, station-type storage batteries.

Each cell shall be in a sealed, leakproof and explosion resistant container with self-resealing safety vent plugs.

Battery accessories - Straps, terminal covers, and other accessories enhancing the life, health, and safety of equipment and personnel.

Each battery rack shall be of the modular type with mounting brackets and base that does not exceed 42” long x 25” deep. One vertical stack is the preferred configuration.

Government will be responsible for installing the battery system. Within 30 days of accepting and installing the new battery system, the Government will package and secure the old replacement batteries on pallets and coordinate a date and time for the Contractor to ship the batteries off the Government site for recycling. Current batteries are Lead-Acid batteries and are considered hazardous materials. The two

(2) existing battery banks are GNB VRLA batteries configured in 48 volt systems and are approximately 6,000 lbs each. Batteries for disposal may vary in terms of size, manufacturer, etc. Once the batteries leave the Government’s location(s), the Contractor will be responsible for adhering to transportation, storage, and disposal requirements. The Contractor will be responsible for collecting and returning complete and accurate documentation to the Government as it relates to the recycling of the old replacement batteries. The documentation shall provide the weight of the materials that were recycled and the weight of the materials that were not recycled. The old replacement batteries shall be recycled in accordance with 40 CFR Part 266.

All microwave site batteries shall be delivered to:

Black Canyon Dam

3999 E Black Canyon Hwy

Emmett, ID 83617