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1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted ; or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO BE

RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR

OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted , such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

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Billings MT 59107

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PO Box 36900 Regional Office Great Plains Region Bureau of Reclamation

05/11/2021

13. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS. IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) is not extended.is extended, Items 8 and 15, and returning

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended , by one of the following methods: (a) By completing

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

FACILITY CODE CODE

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CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority) appropriation data, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not is required to sign this document and return __________________ copies to the issuing office.

ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

Canyon Ferry Powerplant, 115kV Switchyard Equipment Replacement, Helena-Great Falls

Division, Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin Project, Montana

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 16C. DATE SIGNED

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

Darlene Dillon

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Previous edition unusable

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9 A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect .

Solicitation No. 140R6021R0013 Amendment No. 002

Description of changes:

1) Table of Contents – Remove the Table of Contents in its entirety and substitute therefore with the attached revised Table of Contents.

2) In Part I – Descriptions/Specifications, remove 26 05 10 Conductors and Cables in its entirety and substitute therefor with the attached revised 26 05 10 Conductors and Cables.

3) In Part I – Descriptions/Specifications, incorporate 52 00 30 High Voltage Circuit Breaker Instruction Manual

For convenience, essential changes on the revised solicitation pages are indicated by a vertical line within the margin, whereby the lines or paragraphs are changed from the previous version.

However, all portions of the revised solicitation pages shall apply, whether changes thereon have or have not been indicated.

Acknowledgement: See Block 11 above regarding acknowledgement by offerors to this amendment. The Government requires acknowledgement of this amendment at the place designated for receipt of bids. (Please See Block 19 of the Standard Form 1442).

Receipt of Proposals: The date and hour for receipt of proposals is hereby extended to May 27, 2021 at 1:00 PM (Mountain Daylight Time).

Third Party: If you have provided a copy of this solicitation to another company or person, please forward this amendment accordingly.

The following listing of contractors and persons who attended the organized site visit, which took place April 28, 2021, at 9:00 AM (MDT), are provided to assist in facilitating coordination of sub-contractors and suppliers with those in attendance:

Matt Jackson mjackson@gardnerzemke.com Justin Valley justin@OXBOWINC.com Chase Norlin cnorlin@PARElectric.com Luke Loder lloder@PARElectric.com Ben Noll ben.noll@koontzelectric.com Tim Harper

Gardner Zemke OXBO, Inc. ( transportation company supporting Gardner Zemke) PAR Electric PAR Electric Koontz Electric Burke Electric n/a

For Informational Purposes: A list of questions from prospective contractors and their respective answers are attached for informational purposes only.

mailto:mjackson@gardnerzemke.com

Canyon Ferry Powerplant 115kV Switchyard Equipment Replacement Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin Project, Montana Amendment No. 002

Table of Contents

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I – THE SCHEDULE

SECTION A SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD, STANDARD FORM 1442

SECTION B PRICE SCHEDULE

SECTION C DESCRIPTION / SPECIFICATIONS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 11 00 Summary of Work 01 14 10 Use of Site 01 14 12 Work Restrictions 01 14 30 Interruption of Service 01 31 19 Project Management and Coordination 01 32 10 Construction Program 01 33 00 Submittals 01 33 26 Electrical Drawings and Data 01 35 10 Safety Data Sheets 01 35 20 Safety and Health 01 35 30 Contractor’s Onsite Safety Personnel 01 42 10 Reference Standards 01 46 00 Quality Procedures 01 51 00 Temporary Utilities 01 55 00 Vehicular Access and Parking 01 57 20 Environmental Controls 01 57 30 Water Pollution Control 01 60 00 Product Requirements 01 64 40 Government-Furnished Products 01 74 00 Cleaning and Waste Management 01 78 30 Project Record Documents

DIVISION 02 - EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 80 10 General Requirements for Hazardous Materials 02 82 20 Removal and Disposal of Asbestos Containing Materials 02 83 35 Removal and Disposal of Coatings and Equipment with Coatings Containing

Regulated Metals 02 87 20 Removal and Disposal of Oil Containing PCBs

DIVISION 03 - CONCRETE

03 62 20 Nonshrink Grout for Equipment and Metalwork

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DIVISION 05 - METALS

05 12 10 Structural Steel 05 50 10 Switch Operating Platforms 05 50 70 Switchyard Steel Structures

DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL

26 05 02 Basic Electrical Materials and Methods 26 05 04 Electrical Demolition and Removal 26 05 10 Conductors and Cables 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding 26 05 33 Raceways and Boxes 26 05 80 Equipment Wiring Checkout and Operational Tests

DIVISION 33 - UTILITIES

33 72 25 Strain and Jumper Buses 33 72 38 Terminal Boxes 33 75 10 High Voltage Circuit Breakers 33 75 40 High Voltage Air Switches

DIVISION 51 - INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO OFFERORS

51 00 00 Information Available to Offerors 51 00 10 Hazardous Materials Test Results 51 00 20 Breaker Oil Test Results 51 00 30 High Voltage Circuit Breaker Instruction Manual 51 00 50 Electronic Media Release

DIVISION 52 - DRAWINGS

52 00 00 Drawings

SECTION D – NOT USED

SECTION E -- INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 52.246-12 Inspection of Construction ......................................................... E-1

SECTION F – DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work .......... F-1 F.2 52.211-12 Liquidated Damages – Construction .......................................... F-1 F.3 52.211-13 Time Extensions......................................................................... F-1 F.4 52.242-14 Suspension of Work F …………………………………………F-1

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SECTION G -- CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 1452.201-70 Authorities and Delegations ....................................................... G-1 G.2 WBR 1452.201-80 Contracting Officer’s Representative’s Authorities and Limitations .......................................................................... G-2 G.3 DOI-AAAP-0028 Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements – Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) .......................................................... G-3 G.4 DOI-AAP 0050 Notice to Contractors – Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System ....................................................................... G-4

SECTION H -- SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1 MB-1 Schedule of Values .................................................................... H-1 H.2 MB-2 Payment for Technical Data ...................................................... H-1 H.3 MB-7 Site Security ............................................................................... H-1 H.4 MB-12 Unilateral Modification-Forward Pricing Rate Agreement ....... H-2

PART II-CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I – CONTRACT CLAUSES

I.1 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (See Table) ........................ I-1 I.2 52.204-21 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems ...................................................................................... I-4 I.3 52.215-8 Order of Precedence – Uniform Contract Format ...................... I-5 I.4 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Deviation 2019-01) .................................................................. I-6 I.5 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (Deviation 2019-01) ................ I-6 I.6 52.222-23 Notice of Requirement for Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal Opportunity for Construction ..................................................... I-7 I-7 52.223-9 Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA Designated Items ........................................................................ I-9 I.8 52.225-9 Buy American–Construction Materials ..................................... I-9 I.9 52.225-10 Notice of Buy American Requirement—Construction Materials I-13 I.10 52.228-2 Additional Bond Security .......................................................... I-14 I.11 52.228-15 Performance and Payment Bonds-Construction ........................ I-14 I.12 52.232-5 Payments Under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts ............... I-15 I.13 52.232-27 Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts ............................. I-18 I.14 52.236-2 Differing Site Conditions ........................................................... I-27 I.15 52.236-13 Accident Prevention Alternate I ................................................. I-27 I.16 52.236-14 Availability and Use of Utility Services .................................... I-28 I.17 52.236-21 Specifications and Drawings for Construction Alternate II ....... I-29 I.18 52.243-4 Changes ...................................................................................... I-30 I.19 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction .......................................................... I-31 I.20 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses .............................................. I-32

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I.21 1452.203-70 Restriction on Endorsements--Department of the Interior......... I-32 I.22 1452.204-70 Release of Claims--Department of the Interior .......................... I-33 I.23 WBR 1452.209-82 Prohibition on release of Claims Information – Bureau of Reclamation ............................................................................... I-33 I.24 1452.215-70 Examination of Records by the Department of Interior............. I-33 I.25 WBR 1452.223-80 Asbestos-Free Warranty............................................................. I-33 I.26 WBR 1452.223-81 Safety and Health -- Bureau of Reclamation ............................. I-34 I.27 WBR 1452.223-82 Protecting Federal Employees and the Public from Exposure to Tobacco Smoke in the Federal Workplace – Bureau of Reclamation ............................................................................... I-34 I.28 1452.228-70 Liability Insurance – Department of the Interior ....................... I-35 I.29 WBR 1452.228-84 Certification of Representatives for Corporate Sureties – Bureau of Reclamation .............................................................. I-35 I.30 WBR 1452.231-81 Equipment Ownership and Operating Expense – Bureau of Reclamation .............................................................. I-36 I.31 WBR 1452.232-81 Payment for Mobilization and Preparatory Alt III Work – Alternate I ..................................................................... I-38

I.32 WBR 1452.232-82 Other Invoice Requirements ...................................................... I-40 I.33 WBR 1452.232-83 Payment for Technical Data....................................................... I-40 I.34 WBR 1452.232-83 Reclamation Invoicing Submission Requirements .................... I-40 I.35 WBR 1452.233-81 Claims Accounting – Bureau of Reclamation ........................... I-41 I.36 WBR 1452.236-8 Other Contracts (Deviation) ....................................................... I-41 I.37 WBR 1452.236-84 Preservation of Cultural Resources – Bureau of Reclamation... I-41 I.38 WBR 1452.237-80 Security Requirements Bureau of Reclamation ........................ I-43 I.39 WBR 1452.243-80 Modification Proposals - Bureau of Reclamation ALT IV ........ I-56

PART III – LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

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ATTACHMENT NUMBER 0001 Department of Labor General Decision: MT20210075 ATTACHMENT NUMBER 0002 Standard Form 24 - Bid Bond

PART IV – REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION K – REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS

OF OFFERORS OR RESPONDENTS

K.1 52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications ............................... K-1 K.2 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment ............................... K-5 K.3 52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters ......................... K-8 K.4 52.209-13 Violation of Arms Control Treaties or Agreements-Certification ........................................................... K-9

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K.5 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors............................................................................ K-11 K.6 52.236-28 Preparation of Proposals – Construction.................................... K-11

SECTION L – INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS OR

RESPONDENTS

L.1 52.204-7 System for Award Management ................................................ L-1 L.2 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting ............... L-2 L.3 52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal .................................................. L-4 L.4 52.211-1 Availability of Specifications Listed in the GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR Part 101-29 ............................................... L-4 L.5 52.211-2 Availability of Specifications, Standards, and Data Item Descriptions Listed in the Acquisition Streamlining and Standardization Information System (ASSIST)......................... L-4 L.6 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal................................................................. L-5 L.7 52.214-34 Submission of Offers in the English Language ......................... L-6 L.8 52.214-35 Submission of Offers in U.S. Currency ..................................... L-6 L.9 52.215-1 Instructions of Offerors—Competitive Acquisition .................. L-6 L.10 52.216-1 Type of Contract ........................................................................ L-10 L.11 52.222-5 Construction Wage Rate Requirements—Secondary Site of the Work..................................................................................... L-11 L.12 52.228-1 Bid Guarantee ............................................................................ L-11 L.13 52.233-2 Service of Protest—Department of the Interior (July 1996) (Deviation) .............................................................. L-12 L.14 52.236-27 Site Visit (Construction) – Alternate I ....................................... L-12 L.15 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference.................... L-13 L.16 52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions ......................................... L-13 L.17 1452.215-71 Use and Disclosure of Proposal Information—Department of the Interior ............................................................................. L-13 L.18 WBR1452.215-80 Source Selection Evaluation Procedures ................................... L-15 L.19 WBR 1452.215-81 Proposal Instructions .................................................................. L-15 L.20 WBR 1452.233-82 Notice of Proposed Partnering—Bureau of Reclamation .......... L-21 L.21 WBR 1452.236-85 Instruction for Mobilization and Preparatory Work Schedule Line Item .................................................................................... L-21

SECTION M – EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

M.1 WBR 1452.215-82 Evaluation Factors for Award—Quality Predominance ............ M-1 M.2 WBR 1452.225-82 Notice of World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement Evaluations— Bureau of Reclamation .............................................................. M-3

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Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin Project, Montana Amendment No. 002

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CONDUCTORS AND CABLES

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Conductors and Cables:

1. Payment: Lump sum price offered in the Price Schedule.

a. Includes cost of work and materials for conductors and cables except as specified.

B. Cost:

1. Include cost of making electrical connections to equipment and devices in prices offered in the schedule for equipment and devices that require connections.

1.02 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. ASTM International (ASTM)

1. ASTM B8-2011 Concentric-Lay-Stranded Copper Conductors, Hard, Medium-Hard, or Soft

B. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

1. IEEE C2-2017 National Electrical Safety Code (NESC)

C. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)

1. NEMA WC 57-2014 Control, Thermocouple Extension, and

Instrumentation Cables

D. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

1. NFPA 70-2020 National Electrical Code (NEC)

1.03 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 - Submittals and Section 01 33 26 - Electrical Drawings and Data.

B. RSN 26 05 10-1, Approval Data:

1. Manufacturer’s data.

C. RSN 26 05 10-2, Test Reports.

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1.04 DEFINITIONS

A. Cable: Cable, cables, wire, or wires of one or more insulated conductors.

B. Power Cable: For power loads including receptacle outlets; motors; alternating- and direct-current distribution circuits; heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning and lighting circuits; and cable that is used for controlling heating, ventilating, air-conditioning, and lighting equipment.

C. Control Cable: For control, metering, indication, annunciation, and relaying circuits; and circuits not identified as power circuits.

D. Outdoor Cable: Cable with any portion located outdoors.

1.05 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. New conductors include cables from:

1. Circuit breaker terminal boxes to circuit breaker control cabinets.

2. Line potential transformers to line terminal boxes.

3. Circuit breaker terminal boxes to control room control panel.

4. Interconnect cable between terminal boxes.

5. CT to breaker control cabinet.

B. Approximate new cable quantities:

a. 2 conductor 10 AWG: 150 feet.

b. 5 conductor 10 AWG: 2000 feet.

c. 12 conductor 10 AWG: 500 feet.

C. Locations of existing cables indicated on drawings are approximate.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 CABLE

A. Manufactured no more than 24 months prior to Notice to Proceed.

B. Round.

C. Copper conductor: ASTM B 8, class B or C.

D. AWG or kcmil designation.

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E. Coverings or insulation: Suitable for installation in vertical position without injury to covering or deformation of insulation when supported in accordance with NFPA 70 article 300-19.

F. Stranded conductors.

G. Control cable color coding:

1. In accordance with NEMA WC 57.

2. Colored insulation or jacket compound. Do not apply color coatings to insulation or jacket surface.

H. Conductor Sizes: As shown on drawings.

2.02 POWER CABLE

A. Single-conductor or multiconductor, nonshielded type.

B. UL listed and labeled "UL-TYPE TC" on outer surface per NFPA 70.

2.03 MULTICONDUCTOR CONTROL CABLE

A. Suitable for installation in conduit and for general use.

B. Insulation on individual conductors:

1. Type XHHW insulation in accordance with NFPA 70.

2. For No. 12 AWG: 30 mils (0.76 millimeter) thick.

C. Binder tape or jacket covering.

D. Shielding: Conform to NEMA WC 57.

E. Overall flame-retardant covering (jacket) of thermoplastic or neoprene: For cable with No. 12 AWG individual conductors, jacket shall be at least 60 mils thick, except 12-conductor cable shall be at least 80 mils thick.

2.04 ACCESSORIES

A. Conductor markers:

1. White.

2. Self-laminating-vinyl type or heat-shrink type.

3. Marked with conductor designation.

4. Computer generated lettering.

B. Cable tags.

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1. Suitable for outdoor use.

2. Shape: Rectangular.

3. Color: white.

C. Terminal connectors:

1. Heavy-duty, preinsulated, pressure-crimp-type with ring tongues.

2. Tin-plated copper.

3. Serrated inner barrel.

4. 600-volt-rated nylon insulation.

5. Insulation support sleeve for vibration resistance.

6. UL listed.

7. Compatible with conductor size and type of cable for which it is used.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 INSTALLATION

A. Comply with NFPA 70 and IEEE C2.

B. Install cable without exceeding allowable pulling tensions and sidewall pressures recommended by cable manufacturer.

C. Do not splice multiconductor control cables.

D. Conduit installation:

1. Do not pull cable into conduits until conduit runs have been cleaned and are free from obstructions and sharp corners.

2. Draw a clean, dry, tight-fitting rag through conduit immediately before installing cable.

3. Install cable to prevent cuts or abrasions in insulation or protective covering, or kinks in cable.

4. Block cable opening in sleeves under equipment or passing through blockouts, with silicone-foam, fire-retardant type material in accordance with NFPA 70.

5. Lubricant:

a. Use only as aid to pulling.

b. Soapstone or other suitable material not injurious to cable sheath.

E. Grounding.

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1. Ground shielding of each shielded control cable on both ends directly to equipment ground bus by method indicated on Standard Drawing 40-D-4335, Figure 8.

2. Ground spare conductors by wire jumpers from equipment terminal block points to equipment ground bus.

F. Marking:

1. Mark conductors, whether single-conductor cables or individual conductors of multiconductor control, instrumentation, and power cables at each end with conductor designation on first line followed by cable designation on second line as indicated on approved wiring diagrams.

2. Mark spare conductors of multiconductor cables with cable designation and word

"SPARE".

3. Numerically sequence markings (e.g., 2CSA-CSB-SPARE1).

G. Spare conductors:

1. Provide spare conductors in accordance with Government-furnished information marked on Contractor's approval wiring diagram drawings.

H. Tagging.

1. Tag multiconductor cables at each end.

2. Attach tags to cable by self-locking cable ties.

3. Mark tags with cable designation.

a. Cable designations: As indicated on approved wiring diagrams.

b. Provide computer-generated lettering.

I. Terminate control wire with terminal connectors.

J. Wiring methods:

1. Form conductors into neat packs, or lace conductors, or tie conductors with self-locking cable ties at termination point of multiconductor cable.

2. Do not combine alternating- and direct-current circuits, or current and potential transformer circuits in same multiconductor cable.

3. Support cable installed in a vertical or inclined plane by cable grips (including hooks). Installed cable with slack spans between supports.

4. Clamp cable entering equipment with commercial type cable clamps.

5. Leave sufficient length cable ends to make connections conveniently to equipment, fixtures, and devices.

6. Provide 5-conductor cable for each three-phase current and each potential transformer circuit.

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7. Retain sufficient length of conductors in a current transformer cable length to reach farthest terminal used to select current transformer ratios.

8. Retain spare single conductors at each end of a multiconductor cable in a length equal to longest single conductor of multiconductor cable.

9. Run direct-current circuits connected to a device radially.

10. Run both positive and negative leads of a circuit in same cable.

3.02 CONTRACTOR FIELD QUALITY TESTING

A. Perform testing on all installed, modified, repulled, or rerouted cables after installation, but before connection to equipment.

B. Test cables in large groups to minimize number of testing sessions.

C. Notify COR, in writing, of date, time, and cables to be tested at least 5 working days before testing.

D. Perform following tests:

1. Insulation resistance tests for power, control, and instrumentation cables;

a. Measure insulation resistance between each conductor and station ground with all other conductors in same cable or conduit grounded.

b. Test voltage: 1,000 volts direct-current, minimum.

c. Minimum acceptable insulation resistance: R in MΩ = (rated voltage in kV + 1) x 1000/length in ft.

d. Record following test data on test report for each conductor tested:

1) Date of test.

2) Name or names of Contractor's personnel who performed test.

3) Name of Government inspector who witnessed test.

4) Conductor identification.

5) Megohms between conductor and ground.

6) Total length of conductor.

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1.01 HIGH VOLTAGE CIRCUIT BREAKER INSTRUCTION MANUAL

A. Instruction manual for Siemens Type SPS2S circuit breaker is provided.

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Contractor Questions and Answers:

1. Is the contractor required to pay sales tax on government furnished equipment?

A. No

2. Can the Onsite Supervisor, QC Manager and Onsite Safety Representative be the same person if the individual meets the requirement of each?

A. Yes

3. 01 64 40, Paragraph 1.04.B. Inspect under supervision of breaker manufacturer’s installation specialist. Is it in the contractor’s responsibility to subcontract Siemens for this scope of work?

4. 01 64 40, Paragraph 1.04.C. Inspect and check circuit breakers in accordance with breaker manufacturer’s recommendations and in accordance with NETA ATS. Is it in the contractor’s responsibility to subcontract Siemens for this scope of work?

A. Yes.

4-i) Is this requirement different than 01 64 40, Paragraph 1.04.B?

A. Yes.

4-ii) Please provide the manufacturer’s inspection recommendations prior to bid, so that the contractor can determine if they exceed the requirements of NETA ATS.

A. The successful contractor shall coordinate with the manufacture on initial inspection for accepting GFE as identified in 01 64 40 Paragraph 1.04 A.

5. 01 64 40, Paragraph 1.04.D. Inspect and check bushings in accordance with bushing manufacturer’s recommendations and as outlined in IEC 60137. Is it in the contractor’s responsibility to subcontract Siemens for this scope of work? Please provide the manufacturer’s inspection recommendations prior to bid, so that the contractor can determine if they exceed the requirements of IEC 60137.

A. The successful contractor shall coordinate with the manufacture on initial inspection for accepting GFE as identified in 01 64 40 Paragraph 1.04 A.

6. 26 05 80, Paragraph 3.01.C.2.b. If required, adjust and calibrate protective devices in accordance with specification, and manufacturer’s instructions and recommendations. Is it in the contractor’s responsibility to subcontract Siemens for this scope of work?

7. 33 75 10, Paragraph 3.01.B. Install, test and commission under supervision of breaker manufacturer’s installation specialist. Is it in the contractor’s responsibility to subcontract Siemens for this scope of work?

8. 33 75 10, Paragraph 3.03.A.C.2. Move circuit breakers in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations and under the direction of manufacturer’s representative. Is it in the contractor’s responsibility to subcontract Siemens for this scope of work?

9. 33 75 10, Paragraph 3.04.B.1. Inspect and test in accordance with NETA ATS, IEEE C37.09, and manufacturer’s recommendations. Assumption is made that this paragraph refers to the circuit breakers. Please provide the manufacturer’s inspection recommendations prior to bid, so that the contractor can determine if they exceed the requirements of NETA ATS and IEEE C37.09.

A. The responsible contractor would need to coordinate with Siemens. Inspection may be based on responsible contractor’s means and methods of handling and installation. See added Section 52 00 30 Breaker Manufactures Instructions.

10. 33 75 10, Paragraph 3.04.B.2. Inspect and test bushings in accordance with bushing manufacturer’s recommendations and as outlined in IEC 60137. Please provide the manufacturer’s inspection recommendations prior to bid, so that the contractor can determine if they exceed the requirements of IEC 60137.

A. The responsible contractor would need to coordinate with Siemens. Inspection may be based on responsible contractor’s means and methods of handling and installation.

11. 33 75 10, Paragraph 3.06.A. Assist COR with commissioning contractor-installed or –modified equipment and contractor-made connection to government systems. How long should the contractor allocate for this effort for each of the three outages?

A. Anticipated duration of commissioning:

Outage A: 6 days.

Outage B: 6 days.

Outage C: 3 day.

12. If it is the contractor’s responsibility to subcontract the manufacturer to be onsite during the inspection, movement, installation and testing of each breaker, we request the government publish pricing from Siemens for this scope. Contractor must receive equal pricing on sole sourced items.

A. Each proposed contractor is to determine the associated schedule for the work inclusive of the means and methods for handling, installing and testing each breaker, and then coordinate with the breaker manufacture to determine appropriate pricing for the supervision requirement of the specifications.

13. Can the oil from the breakers be dropped into the holding tank before pumping out into a tanker for disposal?

A. No, there is not existing capacity in the holding tank for holding prior to disposal at this time.

14. Drawing 296-D-60005 shows the live load rating of the possible storage location to be 150 lbs/sqft. Should the contractor assume this loading for the entire roof?

15. Specification 26 05 10, Paragraph 1.05.B. lists approximate quantities of cables. It does not include all of the cable sizes shown on drawings 296-D-60007, 60008, 60009, 60010, 60011, 60016 and 60017 including 9/C – 10 AWG, 12/C – 10 AWG, or 3/C – 10 AWG. In addition, specs list a 12 conductor 12 AWG but this size is not shown on the drawings.

A. 26 05 10 Paragraph 1.05. B. are new cables provided by the successful contractor. The drawings identified show the required wiring in each that would be inclusive of termination of existing cables and new cables. See revised Section 26 05 10.

16. Should the contractor only include footages shown in Specification 26 05 10, Paragraph 1.05.B.

or is the contractor responsible for taking off footage on the drawings?

A. Include footages identified in the specifications.

17. Should the contractor only include footages shown in Specification 26 05 33, Paragraph 1.03.A.2.

or is the contractor responsible for taking off footage on the drawings?

18. Are existing conduits from EY4A and EY5A to roof cover slab intended to be reused?

19. Drawings do not show number or size of conduits from EY4A and EY5A to line potential transformers. Please provide information.

A. Information is not provided on drawings. Information is provided under Specification Section 26 05 33, Paragraph 1.03.A.2. Successful contractor is responsible for routing as required by Specification Section 26 05 33, Paragraph 1.03.A.3.

20. Drawings do not show number or size of conduits from cable trench to circuit breaker terminal boxes. Please provide information.

A. See Sheet 36 of the drawings. This identifies a 4-inch conduit extending between the cable trench and existing breaker available for field fitting to the new circuit breaker terminal box.

21. Drawings do not show number or size of conduits from circuit breaker terminal boxes to circuit breaker control cabinets. Please provide information.

A. The is new conduit provided by the successful contractor as identified in 26 05 33, Paragraph 1.03.A.2. Specification section 26 05 33, Paragraph 1.03.A.3 requires successful contractor to provide.

22. Section L Factor 1.b. requires overlay drawings to verify dimensions. We will need the contract drawings in CAD in order to do this effectively. Please provide electronically.

A. Not all drawings exist electronically and cannot be provided. The PDF may be imported.

23. We request a 2 week extension to the bid date once questions are answered.

A. Please see page 2 of this amendment.