PWS.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

FOR

MEAD SUBSTATION TRANSFORMER KU2A

EXISTING TEST DATA ANALYSIS

United States Department of Energy Western Area Power Administration

615 South 43rd Avenue Phoenix, Arizona 85009

Point of Contact: Curtis Williams – (602) 605-2633; e-mail: cwilliam@wapa.gov mailto:cwilliam@wapa.gov

MEAD SUBSTATION TRANSFORMER KU2A TESTING

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1 – PROJECT BACKGROUND

A. PROJECT LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION

B. BACKGROUND

C. GROVERNMENT PERSONNEL

D. CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL

SECTION 2 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A. SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

B. QUALITY ASSURANCE/QUALITY CONTROL (QA/QC)

SECTION 3 – WORK REQUIREMENTS

A. CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS, ROLE, AND RESPONSIBILITY

B. TRANSFORMER CONDITION ANALYSIS REPORT

C. WESTERN’S ROLE

SECTION 1 – PROJECT BACKGROUND

A. PROJECT LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION

Transformer KU2A resides at Mead Substation, which is located in Boulder City, NV.

KU2A is energized, and is the primary power path for one of Western’s major transmission lines.

Western will be adding a second transformer to the system in 2016, with plans of operating both the new transformer and KU2A in parallel. This work is expected to be complete and energized in May of 2016. As part of this new parallel transformer project, KU2A will be taken out of service for approximately 3.5-months in the first part of 2016.

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) details the work to be completed.

B. BACKGROUND

The KU2A 345/230/24.5-kV transformer at Mead Substation was manufactured by General Electric (GE) in 1966. In the last few years, the transformer has been exhibiting signs of deterioration associated with its age and service location. The non-load tap changers were determined at risk to use, and have not been moved since 2013.

KU2A has received maintenance during its service, including new oil pumps, bushing replacements, re-gasketing and oil processing. Western has performed a variety of tests on the transformer, including Doble, DGA, Infrared, and SFRA, and the results of these tests can be found attached to this PWS.

C. GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL

The Contracting Officer (CO) is the individual executing this contract on behalf of the Government, and is responsible for the overall administration of the contract. The CO 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 or conditions of the contract.

D. CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL

The Contractor shall have a competent 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 representative must be able to fluently speak and understand English. The representative shall provide a phone number where he/she can be contacted if/when necessary.

All Contractor personnel working on this project shall be U.S. Citizens. Should there be any non- U.S. Citizens, the Contractor shall complete the Foreign National Data Card a minimum of 45-days prior to commencement of the work.

SECTION 2 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A. SUBMITTAL PROCESDURES

The Contractor shall furnish submittals electronically (i.e. e-mail), unless otherwise specified by the COR. Submittals shall be sent to DSW-G5600-CS@wapa.gov in standard PDF, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, or electronic CAD “*.dwg” (AutoCAD 2010) formats. All submittals shall include Western's Contract No., Project Title, and Transmittal/Submittal No. The submittal cover sheet in Microsoft Word or PDF format shall be included.

Approval time for submittals shall be in accordance with this PWS.

The Contractor shall transmit specified non-electronic submittals to the following address:

Western Area Power Administration

ATTN: G5600

P.O. Box 6457 Phoenix, AZ 85005-5313

B. QUALITY ASSURANCE/QUALITY CONTROL (QA/QC)

The Contractor shall be responsible for demonstrating compliance with the requirements of the PWS, to the satisfaction of the Government. The Contractor is required to establish and maintain Quality Assurance and Quality Control practices according to industry standards, and as required by this contract.

mailto:DSW-G5600-CS@wapa.gov

SECTION 3 – WORK REQUIREMENTS

A. CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS, ROLE, AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The selected Contractor should have a minimum of 10-years of intimate experience with older GE transformers, industry standards for transformer testing, test result analysis, and the ability to provide a transformer condition analysis report based upon the testing results and experience.

1. CONTRACTOR’S ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Contractor shall provide Western with the following:

a) Based upon the conditions, requirements and information contained in this PWS, provide Western with an accurate proposal that includes documentation of experience and qualifications with older GE transformers.

b) Provide Western with a Draft and Final Transformer Condition Analysis Report based upon the attached test results. The report shall include a written opinion of the condition, opinion of the transformer’s life expectancy, and additional future testing/ repair recommendations that may be needed.

B. TRANSFORMER CONDITION ANALYSIS REPORT

The Contractor shall submit all reports to the COR for review and comment.

1. Draft Test Report:

The report shall include the analysis of the attached test results and initial recommendations shall be offered, including the initial condition opinion, or future testing/repairs. The draft report is due 45-days from contract award. Western will complete a review of the test report, and send comments to the Contractor within 30-days from receipt of the test report from the Contractor.

2. Final Test Report:

This report shall include everything that was in the draft test report, as well as the approved comments, the analysis of the test results, and recommendations. The final report is due 30-days following the receipt of the reviewed draft test report from Western.

C. WESTERN’S ROLE

Western shall designate a contracting officer's representative who will be responsible for answering any technical questions pertaining to the transformer and reports provided.

The technical direction and management by the designated representative is as follows:

1. Review, provide comments on, and approve the required reports.

2. Review the draft report, and accept the final report.

Message from the Administrator

At Western, we show our commitment to safety every day through the actions we take, the training we offer and the work conditions we provide. We expect the same commitment to safety from each of our Contractors who provide products or services to Western. In performing work for Western, all Contractors must make the right decisions to ensure that the work environment is as safe as possible.

Our Safety Program is based on four points:

Safety procedures or common sense must be applied by each Federal and

Contract employee. Safety should not be set aside to meet a project schedule or for personal convenience.

Employees and Contractors must believe that they have the right and the responsibility to identify and take action to reduce, if not eliminate, hazardous work environments and hazardous work practices.

Managers and Supervisors must lead by example and execute their responsibility to ensure each job is accomplished in a safe and healthy way.

Safety is a personal responsibility. Each individual makes the decision on what action to take to accomplish a task.

By integrating these principles into every task we take, together we can ensure Western is a safe place to work.

Mark A. Gabriel Administrator