Solicitation 25ITB-02CB.pdf

25ITB-02CB

Electrical Components

Medium Voltage Solid State Insulated Pad Mounted Switchgear

SOLICITATION DOCUMENT

Submittal Due – September 19, 2025 at 10:00AM CT

Invitation to Bid #25-ITB-01CB Electrical Components – Transformers

Section I – Overview A. Project Information

The University of West Florida is constructing a new Satellite Utility Plant designed to accommodate implementation of proposed phased building expansion over the next decade. The electrical components are for this project.

B. Delivery Delivery to University of West Florida, Main Campus, 11000 University Parkway, Pensacola, Florida.

FOB Destination. Bidder shall be responsible for providing labor, rigging, crane rental, etc. as required for offloading the pad-mounted switches. The final location is to be determined by the University and will be communicated prior to delivery.

C. Timeline The estimated scheduled and deadlines are projected as follows:

Activity Time (Central) Date Issue Solicitation 9/5/25 Written Request for Explanation Due Date 10am 9/12/25 Estimated Issuance of Explanation Response 9/16/25 Submittal Due Date 10am 9/19/25

D. Response Submission Response must be submitted electronically through BidNet Direct, located at https://www.bidnetdirect.com/florida/university-of-west-florida

E. Form of Agreement The agreement between the Owner and the Vendor will be a purchase order issued by UWF subject to purchase order terms and conditions.

Section II – Product Requirements

A. Provide the following electrical components to the delivery site indicated above. Specifications provided as Attachment A.

Equipment Manufacturer Model Pad Mounted Switch ABB, S&C, or Eaton S3A (per attached specifications) Pad Mounted Switch ABB, S&C, or Eaton S3C (per attached specifications)

B. Delivery will be scheduled, coordinated and accommodated by the Construction Manager on behalf of the University.

C. Lead-Time for delivery of equipment can be used in determining the awarded vendor as time is of the essence for the purchase.

D. Warranty information should be submitted for each item.

E. Specification information should be included for each item.

F. Equivalent Manufacturers will be considered. The University or their representative will determine equivalency of any alternately proposed items.

G. The University may award none, one, or multiple items to a Vendor.

H. Vendors do not have to provide a price for each item. Vendors can submit bids on one or both line items.

Section III – Submittal Information and Instructions

A. Submittal Information

1. The Response shall be a single PDF-type document submitted electronically through BidNet

Direct, located at https://www.bidnetdirect.com/florida/university-of-west-florida with the appropriate identification as requested within this solicitation. For additional support navigating, submitting questions, submitting documents, or accessing information while using BidNet Direct, please contact BidNet Direct’s Vendor Support Department at 800.835.4603, option #2.

2. Submittals must be made in the official name of the firm or individual under which business is conducted and must be signed by a person duly authorized to legally bind the person, partnership, company or corporation responding to this solicitation.

3. CAUTION: The executed Affidavit and Bid Form (Attachment A) must be signed and submitted as part of your response. Failure to do so will disqualify your response.

4. All addenda shall be signed and submitted as part of your response. Failure to do so may disqualify your response.

Section V – Additional Information and General Conditions A. Solicitation Information

1. Submission The Response with the signed Affidavit & Bid Form (Attachment A) must be received by the University of West Florida Office of Procurement and Contracts no later than the due date and time stated in the “B Timeline” shown in the solicitation.

It is the Vendor’s responsibility to endure the Response is submitted electronically through Bidnet Direct, located at https://www.bidnetdirect.com/florida/university-of-west-florida no later than the date and time specified in this solicitation.

When solicitation documents require a signature, the document(s) shall be signed by an officer of the company who is legally authorized to enter into a contractual relationship in the name of the Vendor, and the firm’s corporate seal shall be affixed to such document(s). UWF is not liable for any errors or misinterpretations made by the Vendor.

2. Affidavit & Bid Form Executed The completed Affidavit and Bid Form (Attachment “A”) shall be signed as noted in Section A above, and made part of the complete Response package. An incomplete or improperly executed Affidavit and Bid Form shall cause the Response to be deemed non-responsive. Vendor must acknowledge that the Response is based upon all terms and conditions contained herein, and specifically agrees to provide service in the manner set forth in this solicitation.

3. Modified Response After submission of a complete Response and until the due date and time, firms may submit a modified Response to replace all or any portion of the Response. Only consider the latest version of the Response will be considered.

4. Withdrawal of a Response The submitted Response shall be irrevocable until the contract is awarded unless the Response is withdrawn in accordance with the provisions of this paragraph E. A Response may be withdrawn only by written request, and only (i) prior to the Response Due Date, or (ii) upon the expiration of ninety (90) days after the Due Date, provided that no award has been made.

5. Late Responses, Modifications, and Withdrawals Responses received after the due date and time are late and shall not be considered.

Modifications received after the due date are also late and will not be considered unless solicited in writing by UWF. Letters of withdrawal received after the due date but prior to the expiration of ninety (90) days after the due date (provided no award has been made) are late withdrawals and shall not be considered.

6. Postponement or Cancellation The University of West Florida may, at its sole and absolute discretion, reject any and all Responses, or parts of any and all Responses; re-advertise; postpone or cancel the process for this solicitation; or waive any irregularities in the responses received as a result of this solicitation.

7. Cost Incurred by Vendors All expenses involved with the preparation and submission of a Response to this solicitation, or any work performed in connection therewith, shall be borne by the Vendor. No payment will be made for any responses received, or for any other effort required of or made by the Vendor prior to commencement of work as defined by a contract which is approved by UWF and fully executed by both UWF and the Vendor.

8. Accommodations Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations is requested to advise UWF by contacting the ADA Program Office at 850-474- 2518 or 71 (TTY) at least two (2) business days prior to the event. For information or to submit a request, visit the Public Event Accommodation Page or email ada@uwf.edu.

9. Public Records The University of West Florida is subject to Section 119.07, Florida Statutes, which requires the Office of Procurement and Contracts to provide access to its records, subject to certain limitations. Material submitted in response to this solicitation may become a public document unless a specific exemption to Section 119.07 exists. Submitted material which is marked as confidential will be treated as such by the University to the extent it is considered a trade secret as defined under Florida law or it meets other criteria otherwise exempt from Section 119.07, Florida Statutes, or other applicable law.

IF THE VENDOR HAS QUESTIONS REGARDING THE

APPLICATION OF CHAPTER 119, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO

THE VENDOR’S DUTY TO PROVIDE PUBLIC RECORDS

RELATING TO THE CONTRACT, CONTACT THE CUSTODIAN

OF RECORDS AT:

The Office of General Counsel 11000 University Parkway, Building 10 Pensacola, FL 32514 (850) 474-3420 gcfrontdesk@uwf.edu

10. Rules, Regulations, and Licensing Requirements Vendors must comply with all laws, ordinances, and regulations applicable to the services contemplated herein, especially those applicable to conflict of interest and collusion. Vendors are presumed to be familiar with all the federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, codes, and regulations which may in any way affect the services offered.

11. Purchases from Vendors Convicted of Public Entity Crimes The University of West Florida shall not accept a response to a competitive solicitation from or purchase commodities or contractual services from a person or affiliate who has been convicted of a public entity crime and has been placed on the State of Florida’s convicted Vendor(s) list for a period of thirty-six (36) months from the date of being added to the convicted Vendor(s) list.

12. Disputes/Protests Any vendor or interested person who is disputing the specifications or is adversely affected by a decision or intended decision concerning this competitive solicitation or contract award and who wants to protest such specifications, decision, or intended decision shall file a protest in accordance with the Florida Board of Governors’ Regulation 18.002. Failure to timely file a protest or failure to timely deliver the required bond or other security in accordance with the Florida mailto:ada@uwf.edu mailto:gcfrontdesk@uwf.edu

Board of Governors’ Regulations 18.002 and 18.003 shall constitute a waiver of protest proceedings.

13. Contact The Procurement and Contracts Representative and sole point of contact for this solicitation is:

Cassie Boatwright, Director, Email: cboatwright@uwf.edu

Vendors are advised that from the date of release of this solicitation until award of the contract, no contact with University personnel related to this solicitation is permitted. All communications are to be directed to the Procurement and Contracts representative listed above. Any such unauthorized contact will result in the disqualification of the Vendor’s submittal.

Vendors are fully responsible for obtaining the complete solicitation, including all attachments, addenda (if applicable), and other information by visiting our website:

https://www.bidnetdirect.com/florida/university-of-west-florida It is recommended that you bookmark this web site and visit it frequently.

Explanation(s) desired by Vendor(s) regarding the meaning or interpretation of this solicitation must be submitted electronically through BidNet Direct prior to the Written Request for Explanation Due Date as stated in the above Timetable. The explanation response will be issued in the form of an Addendum and posted to BidNet Direct as identified above. All addenda shall be signed and submitted as part of your response. Failure to do so may disqualify your response.

Any changes or clarifications to requirements shall be issued by official addenda. Vendors should not rely on any representations, statements, or explanations other than those made in writing by the UWF sole POC in the official addenda format. Where there appears to be a conflict between the solicitation and any addenda issued, the last written addenda issued shall prevail.

General Conditions

1. Terms and Payment

Terms are per the UWF issued Purchase Order. Payment shall be made per the terms of the UWF issued Purchase Order. Invoices shall be submitted in sufficient detail for a proper pre-audit and post-audit review. Purchase Order terms can be found at http://uwf.edu/media/university-of-west-florida/offices/procurement/documents/POTermsAndConditions.pdf

2. Copyrighted Materials Use by one party of the other’s name, logo, or other copyrighted material will be subject to the express written permission of the holder thereof.

3. Employment of Unauthorized Aliens The University of West Florida shall consider the employment of any unauthorized aliens by any Vendor to be a violation of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Section 274A(e). Such violation shall be cause for unilateral cancellation of any contract(s) entered into pursuant to this solicitation.

4. United States Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) By submitting a Response to this solicitation, the Vendor certifies that the goods and/or services offered shall be produced in compliance with all applicable requirements of Sections 6, 7, and 12 of the Fair Labor Standards Act, as amended, as well as the regulations and orders of the United States Department of Labor, issued under Section 14 thereof.

5. Florida Sexual Predators Act Any Contractor who is awarded a contract by the University, and any sub-contractors involved in the project, must comply with Chapter 775.21, Florida Statutes regarding the registration of any employee who is a convicted sexual offender or predator. For additional information, please contact the UWF Police Department at (850) 474-6184.

https://www.bidnetdirect.com/florida/university-of-west-florida http://uwf.edu/media/university-of-west-florida/offices/procurement/documents/POTermsAndConditions.pdf http://uwf.edu/media/university-of-west-florida/offices/procurement/documents/POTermsAndConditions.pdf

6. Drug-Free Workplace Requirement The Vendor shall abide by the University’s policy which prohibits the manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance, or the unlawful possession and unlawful use of alcohol on its campus or any other University owned or controlled property, or as a part of any of its activities. Furthermore, Florida Statutes, Chapter 893.147 prohibits the use, possession, manufacture, delivery, or advertisement of drug paraphernalia.

7. Conflict of Interest The award hereunder is subject to the provisions of Chapter 112, Florida Statutes. All Vendors must disclose with their submittal the name off any officer, director, or agent who is, or whose spouse or child is, an employee or officer of the University of West Florida. Further, all Vendors must disclose, in writing, the name of any University employee or officer who owns, directly or indirectly, an interest of five percent (5%) or more in the Vendor’s firm or any of its branches. Such relationship or ownership may result in disqualification, and any contract entered in violation of such provisions shall be rendered voidable. For additional information, please contact the Ethics Commission at (850) 488-7864.

8. Anti-Kickback Vendor shall comply with the Copeland “Anti-Kickback Act” (18 U.S.C. 874), as supplemented by Department of Labor regulations (29 CFR Part 3, “Contractors and Subcontractors on Public Building or Public Work Financed in Whole or in Part by Loans or Grants from the United States”).

The Act provides that the Vendor is prohibited from inducing, by any means, any person employed in the construction, completion, or repair of public work, to give up any part of the compensation to which they are otherwise entitled.

9. E-Verify E-Verify is a web-based system that allows enrolled employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. E-Verify employers verify the identity and employment eligibility of newly hired employees by electronically matching information provided by employees on the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, against records available to the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security.

E-Verify is a voluntary program. However, employers with federal contracts or subcontracts that contain the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) E-Verify clause are required to enroll in E-Verify as a condition of federal contracting. Additionally, projects utilizing federal funds or grants require participation in E-Verify. Violation of this requirement shall be cause for unilateral cancellation of any contract(s) entered into pursuant to this solicitation.

10. No Coerced Labor or Services If Professional is not a governmental entity under Section 287.138(1), Florida Statutes, Professional agrees that, prior to any contract being executed, renewed, or extended between the parties, it shall comply with the requirements of Section 787.06(13), Florida Statues, by providing Owner with an affidavit signed by an officer or representative of Professional under penalty of perjury attesting that Professional does not use coercion for labor or services, as defined in Section 787.06.

Affidavit & Bid Form I understand that the Solicitation response is due no later than the due date and time as stated above, and that it is my responsibility for the Response and all required documents to be received by University of West Florida (UWF) Procurement & Contracts electronically through BidNet Direct prior to this date and time. I certify that this proposal is made without prior understanding, agreement, or connection with any corporation, firm or person submitting a proposal for the same materials, supplies or equipment and is in all respects fair and without collusion or fraud. I agree to abide by all conditions of this solicitation and certify that I am authorized to sign this proposal for the Vendor and that the Vendor is in compliance with all requirements of the solicitation, including but not limited to certification requirements. In submitting a proposal to UWF, the Vendor offers and agrees that if the proposal is accepted, the Vendor will convey, sell, assign or transfer to UWF all rights, title and interest in and to all causes of action it may now or hereafter acquire under the Anti-Trust Laws of the U.S. and the State of Florida for price fixing relating to the particular commodities or services purchased or acquired by UWF. At UWF's discretion, such assignment shall be made and become effective at the time UWF tenders final payment to the Vendor. Furthermore, by responding to this solicitation, Vendor agrees that the specifications, qualifications, evaluation criteria, terms and conditions are not restrictive and attests that he/she has no objection to any of the specifications, qualifications, evaluation criteria, terms or conditions.

Company Name: ________________________________________________________________

Federal Employer ID #: ________________________________________________________________

Address: ________________________________________________________________

Phone: ________________________________________________________________

Point of Contact Name: ________________________________________________________________

Point of Contact Email: ________________________________________________________________

Printed Authorized Name: ________________________________________________________________

Authorized Signature: ________________________________________________________________

Date: ________________________________________________________________

Equipment Model Manufacturer Bid Lead Time Pad Mounted Switchgear S3A $

Pad Mounted Switchgear S3C $

Certification Regarding E-Verify System

Contractor hereby certifies compliance with the following: Pursuant to State of Florida Executive Order No.: 11-116, Contractor shall utilize the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify system to verify the employment eligibility of all new employees hired by Contractor while performing work or providing services for the University of West Florida. Contractor shall also include in any related subcontracts a requirement that subcontractors performing work or providing services for the University of West Florida on its behalf utilize the E-Verify system to verify the employment eligibility of all new employees hired by subcontractor.

Company Name: ________________________________________________________________

Authorized Signature: ________________________________________________________________

Printed Authorized Name: ________________________________________________________________

Printed Authorized Title: ________________________________________________________________

Date of Signature: ________________________________________________________________

SUPPLEMENTAL UTILITY PLANT 25-022

UNIVERSITY OF WEST FLORIDA

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MEDIUM VOLTAGE SOLID STATE INSULATED PAD-MOUNTED SWITCHGEAR

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.

ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)

ASTM A167 (2011) Standard Specification for Stainless and Heat-Resisting Chromium-Nickel Steel

Plate, Sheet, and Strip

ASTM D1535 (2014; R 2018) Standard Practice for

Specifying Color by the Munsell System

INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS (IEEE)

IEEE 386 (2016) Separable Insulated Connector Systems for Power Distribution Systems Rated 2.5 kV through 35 kV

IEEE C2 (2017; Errata 1-2 2017; INT 1 2017) National

Electrical Safety Code

IEEE C37.74 (2014) Standard Requirements for Subsurface, Vault, and Pad-Mounted Load-Interrupter

Switchgear and Fused Load-Interrupter

Switchgear for Alternating Current Systems Up to 38 kV

IEEE C57.12.28 (2014) Standard for Pad-Mounted Equipment -

Enclosure Integrity

INTERNATIONAL ELECTRICAL TESTING ASSOCIATION (NETA)

NETA ATS (2017; Errata 2017) Standard for Acceptance

Testing Specifications for Electrical Power

Equipment and Systems

INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION (IEC)

IEC 62271-103 (2013; Corr 1 2013) High-Voltage Switchgear and Control gear – Part 103: Switches for

Rated Voltages Above 1 kV up to and Including

52 kV

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)

Attachment A

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NFPA 70 (2020; ERTA 20-1 2020; ERTA 20-2 2020; TIA

20-1; TIA 20-2; TIA 20-3; TIA 20-4) National

Electrical Code

NFPA 70B (2019) Recommended Practice for Electrical

Equipment Maintenance

UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES (UL)

UL 467 (2013; Reprint Jun 2017) UL Standard for

Safety Grounding and Bonding Equipment

1.2 DEFINITIONS

1.2.1 Switched Way

A switched way is considered a three-phase circuit entrance to the bus through a switch.

1.2.1.1 VFI-switch way

A solid-dielectric insulated three-phase switch mechanism with vacuum fault interrupter contacts capable of interrupting the rated load current and full symmetrical rated fault current when the mechanism is operated

1.2.1.2 Trip-free operation

Vacuum fault interrupter mechanism with trip circuitry that when combined with an over-current relay provides a trip-free operation to allow for fault current independent of the operating handle position.

1.2.1.3 VFI-trip or VFI-way

A solid-dielectric insulated three-phase vacuum fault interrupter mechanism with vacuum fault interrupter contacts capable of interrupting the rated load current and full symmetrical rated fault current. The VFI mechanism has three positions: Open, Closed and Tripped. A VFI way includes current transformers mounted internal to the switch tank on the bushings and a trip mechanism that receives a trip signal from an over-current relay to trip open the VFI upon an over-current or fault event.

1.2.1.4 Visible open isolation point (VOIP) switch

Integral to the VFI-switch and VFI-trip mechanisms shall be a three-phase isolation point switch in series electrically with the vacuum fault interrupter contacts. When the operating handle is pulled to the open position, the vacuum contacts open first to de-energize the circuit, and then the visible open isolation point switch shaft rotates 90 degrees, isolating the visible contact blades from the fixed contacts creating a safe-to-work isolation point. The contact blades of the visible open isolation point can be visibly seen from a safe working distance through the viewing windows on the switch tank surface.

1.2.1.5 Dead-front switchgear design

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Switchgear in which the energized components are insulated and completely enclosed within a grounded switch tank with dead-front terminations installed.

1.2.1.6 Padmounted Switchgear SCADA

Each padmounted Switchgear shall have the protective relays of the protected ways and the A/B contacts of the manual switches connected to Terminal Block within the electronic enclosure.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

Engineer approval is required for submittals with a "E” classification.

Submittals not having an "E" classification are for Contractor Quality

Control approval:

SD-02 Shop Drawings

Switchgear Drawings; E

SD-03 Product Data

Electronic Overcurrent Control Curves; E

Protective Relays; E

Insulated High-Voltage Connectors; E

SD-06 Test Reports

Acceptance Checks and Tests; E

SD-07 Certificates

Paint Coating System; E

SD-09 Manufacturer's Field Reports

Switchgear design and production tests; E

SD-10 Operation and Maintenance Data

MEDIUM VOLTAGE SOLID STATE INSULATED Pad-mounted Switchgear; E

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

1.4.1 Switchgear Drawings

Furnish drawings that include, but are not limited to, the following:

a. Overall dimensions, weights, plan view, and front view

b. Ratings

c. Single-line diagram.

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1.4.2 Paint Coating System

Submit IEEE C57.12.28 paint coating system performance requirement tests.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MEDIUM VOLTAGE SOLID DIELECTRIC INSULATED PAD-MOUNTED SWITCHGEAR

IEEE C37.74, IEC 62271-103IEEE C37.60,IEEE C37.74,IEEE 386

2.1.1 MANUFACTURERS

A. Eaton

B. ABB

C. S&C

2.1.2 Qualifications

A. The manufacturer of the assembly shall be the manufacturer of the major components within the assembly.

B. For the equipment specified herein, the manufacturer shall be ISO

9001 or 9002 certified.

C. The manufacturer of this equipment shall have produced similar electrical equipment for a minimum period of five (5) years. When requested by the Engineer, an acceptable list of installations with similar equipment shall be provided demonstrating compliance with this requirement.

2.1.3 Switch Ratings and Test Requirements

The voltage rating of the switchgear must be 15.5 kV. Provide the corresponding ratings associated with the required switchgear voltage rating as follows:

Rated Maximum Voltage, kV 15.5 kV

Rated Withstand Impulse Voltage, kV BIL 95

Continuous and Load Interrupting Current, A 600

Short-Time Current, kA rms SYM 20kA

Short-Circuit Interrupting Current, kA rms

SYM

20kA

A. The VFI-switch ways must be rated for fault interruption at full symmetrical fault current.

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B. 600A terminations including bushing wells have the following ratings per the IEEE Standard 386. 20kA symmetrical,32kA asymmetrical.

C. 200A terminations including bushing wells, inserts and elbows have the following ratings per the IEEE Standard 386. 10kA symmetrical,13kA asymmetrical. No peak current rating for 200-amp terminations are provided by the manufacturers of these products.

The switchgear shall be de-rated to 12.5 kA symmetrical when 200-amp bushing wells are requested

2.1.4 Switchgear Construction

Provide switchgear with switch contacts and cable entrance terminations contained in a sealed, dielectric-filled stainless steel tank. Configure switchgear with load interrupting and fault interrupting switched ways as indicated. Provide switchgear with front accessible terminations suitable for cables entering from below with manual operating provisions either mounted on the rear or capable of hook-stick operation per IEEE C37.74.

Switch contact positions for switched ways must be visible through viewing windows in the switchgear tank located adjacent to the manual operating provisions. Provide each switch with two-position switch indicator - OPEN and CLOSED. Provide semaphore Open, Closed and Trip.

2.1.4.1 DIELECTRIC

A. The VFI-switch and VFI mechanisms including the bus work shall be contained within a 304 stainless steel switch tank to protect the solid dielectric components. The switch tank shall provide a safe ground plane to protect the crews from any partial discharge.

Insulation oil or SF6 is NOT allowed.

B. The switchgear shall utilize solid-dielectric technologies that require no maintenance including the application of an epoxy paint to maintain its dead-front rating or glue to hold the rubber insulation together.

C. The electrical bus shall also be insulated with solid-dielectric insulation material.

2.1.4.2 OPERATING HANDLES AND POSITION INDICATION

A. The switchgear shall operate on a single external operating handle to open the vacuum fault interrupter contacts and rotate the visible open isolation point switch. A vacuum contact position indicator shall be provided per way and located on the switch handle housing to indicate the position of the vacuum contacts.

1. Closed Position: A semaphore indicating Closed in reflective silver letters on a reflective red background informs the operator that the vacuum contacts are in the Closed position.

When the Operating handle is position down and against the switch tank, the vacuum contacts and the visible open isolation point contacts are in the Closed Position.

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2. Open Position: A semaphore indicating Open in reflective silver letters on a reflective green background informs the operator that the vacuum contacts are in the Open position.

When the Operating handle is position up and away the switch tank, the vacuum contacts and the visible open isolation point contacts are in the Open Position.

3. Tripped Position: When the over-current relay, attached to a

VFI trip mechanism's CTs and trip circuitry, identifies an over-load or fault event, a signal shall be sent to the solenoid on the VFI-trip mechanism to activate the solenoid and trip the latch to open the vacuum contacts. The external operating handle shall remain in the closed position until the handle is pulled to open it. When the external operating handle is pulled to the Open position, the VFI trip mechanism is re-set and the visible open isolation point is rotated to its open position. Operators can verify the position of the visible open by looking through the viewing windows on the tank surface.

2.1.4.3 NAMEPLATES

A. 304 stainless-steel nameplates, with photo-engraved or etched letters, schematics and numbers shall be welded to the switch tank.

B. Main nameplate: The main nameplate includes the following information:

1. Name of manufacturer

2. Manufacturer Catalog Number

3. Month and Year of manufacture

4. Serial Number

5. Catalog Number

C. Ratings nameplate: The ratings nameplate shall include the IEEE required nameplate information regarding the ratings of the equipment.

D. Schematic Nameplate: Shall include a three-line diagram of the internal bus and weight.

E. Way and Bushing designation: Shall be numbered 1 through 6 and welded to each switch handle housing. The bushing associated with that way shall be labeled with the way number and by A, B and C phase. For example - 1A, 1B, 1C.

2.1.4.4 CONSTRUCTION

A. Configurations: Single-sided 6 (six) way configurations including diagrams for VFI switch and VFI ways - including the designation of termination ratings (600 A / 200 A) - shall be provided with the request for quotation.

B. Switch S3A: 6-way,

a. Way 1: 600A Switch Way

b. Way 2: 600A VFI way, SEL-751

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c. Way 3: 600A VFI way, SEL-751

d. Way 4: 600A VFI way, SEL-787

e. Way 5: 600A VFI way, SEL-751

f. Way 6: 600A Switch Way

C. Switch S3C: 6-way,

a. Way 1: 600A Switch Way

b. Way 2: 200A VFI way, SEL-751

c. Way 3: 200A VFI way, SEL-751

d. Way 4: 200A VFI way, SEL-751

e. Way 5: 200A VFI way, SEL-751

f. Way 6: 600A Switch Way

D. Electrical components:

1. The VFI-switch is a three-phase, gang-operated mechanism implementing a quick-make-quick-break design operating independently of the speed in which the external operating handle is opened or closed.

a. The VFI-switch mechanism shall have a two-position latch for

Open and Closed positions. When the operating handle is pulled to the Open position, the vacuum contacts shall de-energize the circuit and then the VOIP switch shall rotate

90 degrees to create a safe-to-work isolation point. The contacts of the VOIP shall be visibly seen through the viewing windows on the switch tank surface when in the Open position thus providing a required Visible Open.

2. The VFI-trip vacuum fault Interrupter is a three-phase, gang-operated mechanism implementing a quick make, quick break design operating independently of the speed in which the external operating handle is opened or closed.

a. The Vacuum Fault Interrupter mechanism shall have a three-position latch for Open, Closed and Tripped positions. When the operating handle is pulled to the Open position, the vacuum contacts shall de-energize the circuit and then the

VOIP switch shall rotate 90 degrees to create a safe-to-work isolation point. The contacts of the VOIP shall be visibly seen through the viewing windows on the switch tank surface when in the Open position thus providing a required

Visible Open.

3. The internal bus shall be designed and constructed of copper bus bar and ribbon copper that are both silver plated. No tin-plated bus work shall be allowed. The bus work shall be insulated with solid-dielectric material to maintain the BIL rating of the design.

4. For above grade applications the internal wiring for the current transformers, trip circuitry and status of the mechanism shall be terminated to 304 stainless-steel connectors installed in welded-on half couplings on the surface of the switch tank.

E. Switch tank and enclosures

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1. The switch tank, high-voltage enclosure as well as the low-voltage automation enclosures shall be constructed of 304 type stainless-steel and shall be welded using 308 type filler material to maintain the corrosion resistant properties of the stainless-steel. The 304-type stainless-steel switch tank shall be sealed and submersible.

2. 600-amp bushings and 200-amp bushing wells shall be welded in place.

3. Bushings patterns shall be part of each individual design and shall be arranged to best replicate the switchgear that is being replaced.

a. For single sided padmount applications minimum bushing height shall be 36 inches

b. Tank connections shall be rated as waterproof for normally dry applications.

c. Provisions for lifting the switchgear shall be provided on each design.

d. Provisions for grounding the switch tank shall be either ground nuts or a ground pad welded to the switch tank. One ground nut with a ½" x 13 x 7/16" deep shall be provided for each way.

e. Load-break parking stands shall be provided as a standard feature.

f. Motor operator mounting provisions: the source vacuum switches and three-phase gang-operated VFI taps shall be provided with mounting provisions for future addition of motor operators. The provisions shall include auxiliary switches with one “a” and one “b” contact, mounting studs for motor operator mounting brackets, switch operating handles with provision for attachment to motor operators, studs and channels for routing cable connections to the future motor operator control, stud mounting provisions on the inside of one of the cabinet doors (standard location) for the future motor control, and a minimum of a 30-inch deep cabinet that shall have side-hinged doors.

g. Two auxiliary contacts, 1A and 1B, shall be included and wired to the front plate of each VFI switch way and VFI way for position indication

F. High-voltage terminations

1. 15 kV equipment shall be equipped based on required configuration for either 600-amp dead-break terminations or

200-amp bushing wells that will accept 200-amp load-break inserts.

a. If the equipment is supplied with 200-amp bushing wells, the switchgear shall be de-rated to 12.5 kA symmetrical.

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G. Parking stands

1. Load-break parking stands shall be provided on the switch tank surface adjacent to the termination.

H. Lifting provisions

1. Lifting provisions shall be provided and positioned, so that the switchgear shall remain level when being lifted into position.

I. Grounding

1. ½" x 13 stainless-steel ground nuts or ground pads shall be welded to the switch tank and include a ½" diameter copper ground rod across the bottom of the switch tank.

J. Anchoring

1. Provisions for securing the switchgear the padmount foundation shall be for a ½" anchor. Note: Larger anchoring provisions may be provided for seismically rated areas.

K. Padmount enclosure

1. The padmount enclosure shall be constructed from a minimum of 11-gauge 304 stainless-steel and shall meet all the applicable requirements for IEEE standard C57.12.28.

2. The enclosure shall be tamperproof and weatherproof and suitable for mounting on a padmount foundation.

3. The enclosure shall be designed to shed water

4. The base of the enclosure shall be provided with a minimum of a 2" internal flange to permit anchoring the unit to the foundation from within the cable compartments. 4" flanges are provided under the high voltage door sills to provide a means to cover any overhanging of the foundation.

L. Doors

1. Entrances to cable compartments shall be equipped with dual cabinet-style doors arranged so that the right-side door must be opened prior to the left.

2. The minimum and maximum depth of each cable compartment measured between the faceplate of the tank and the sill and/or doors shall be a minimum of 20 inches for 15 kV applications and 24 inches for 27 kV applications.

M. Hinges

1. All hinges, hinge pins and hinge mounting hardware shall be

304 stainless-steel or better.

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2. The hinge pins shall be a minimum of 0.375" in diameter and

3" in length.

3. The gauges of the hinges shall be the same or greater than the gauge of the metal to which they are attached.

N. Remote fault indicators

1. Provisions for mounting remote fault indicators in the enclosure for each way shall be provided.

O. Paint

1. Interior and exterior surfaces that may be exposed to the atmosphere shall be powder coated per IEEE standard

C57.12.28.

2. The total thickness of the dried coatings shall not be less than 3 mils.

3. The powder coat shall be green in color conforming to

Munsell 7GY 3.29/1.5 Green or equivalent and shall provide superior weather and ultraviolet resistance properties.

4. All hardware shall be non-corrosive metals.

P. Security

1. Each enclosure door shall be secured with a locking mechanism consisting of a padlock and penta-head bolt in accordance with the latest revision of IEEE standard

C57.12.28. When installed, the padlock shall hang in a normal position.

2. In addition to a means for padlocking, a captive, recessed penta-head security bolt and self-centering receptacle, both made of type 304 stainless-steel, or better, for corrosion resistance, shall be required for each access door as per IEEE standard C57.12.28. Penta-head bolt and receptacle shall be designed to minimize the possibility of misalignment, cross threading and galling.

2.1.4.5 OVER-CURRENT PROTECTION RELAYS

Provide SEL-751 or SEL-787 PT powered, programmable, micro-processor, over-current relays as indicated in section 2.1.5.4 B and C. The relays shall be provided with an Ethernet fiber for communication to the switch communications switch.

2.1.4.6 Pad-mounting Provisions

Provide enclosed switchgear suitable for installation on a concrete pad.

Fabricate switchgear with ASTM A167 type 304 or 304L stainless steel. Both switch body and enclosure shall be stainless steel. Paint enclosure including base ASTM D1535 Munsell 7GY3.29/1.5 green. Comply with IEEE

C57.12.28 for the paint coating system regardless of equipment material.

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2.1.5 Load Interrupting Switched Ways

2.1.5.1 Three-Pole Group Operated Switched Ways

Provide three-pole group operated load interrupting switched ways as indicated. Provide switch configuration as indicated in section 2.1.5.4 B and C.

2.1.6 Key Interlock

Provide key interlock system as indicated on the drawings.

2.1.7 Dead-Front High-Voltage Bushings

IEEE 386. 15 kV, 95 kV BIL. Provide 600 ampere one-piece deadbreak apparatus bushings for each switched way.

A. Parking stands: Provide a parking stand near each dead-front bushing.

Provide insulated standoff bushings for parking of energized load-break connectors on each parking stands.

2.2 INSULATED HIGH-VOLTAGE CONNECTORS

IEEE 386. Provide corresponding connector for each way. Provide a grounding eye and test point on each connector.

A. 600 Ampere deadbreak connector ratings: Voltage: 15 kV, 95 kV BIL.

Short time rating: 25,000 rms symmetrical amperes. Provide connectors with 600 ampere bushing interface for 600 ampere bushings and 200 ampere bushing interface for 200 ampere bushings. PROVIDE 15 kV

INSULATED COVERS FOR ANY NON-USED TERMINAL.

B. Provide one set of three grounding elbows. Deliver grounding elbows to the Contracting Officer.

2.3 FAULT INDICATORS

Each active source and switch way of the padmounted switch shall have fault indicators on all dead-break and load-break elbows. The fault indicators shall be Eaton S.T.A.R FCI Line Catalog number STHIA (Test Point Reset, HI

Trip Rating, Standard Indicator with auxiliary contacts). The facility has standardized on these devices and substitutes are not allowed.

2.4 SOURCE QUALITY CONTROL

2.4.1 Switchgear Design and Production Tests

Furnish reports which include results of design and production tests performed according to IEEE C37.74. Perform manufacturer production tests on each switchgear assembly to ensure that design performance is maintained in production.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 FACTORY TESTING

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A. The following standard factory tests shall be performed on switchgear provided under this section. All tests shall be in accordance with the latest version of IEEE and applicable NEMA standards.

1. Mechanism Build

a. Hi-Pot test for one minute @ 40kVAC

b. Mechanical Testing

2. Pre-Tank Assembly

b. Resistance test <500 µ-Ohms

c. CT Phase Test (if applicable)

d. Mechanical Testing 10 cycles

e. Internal Voltage Sensor Testing (if applicable)

3. Post Final Weld

b. Resistance test <500 µ-Ohms

c. CT Phase Test (if applicable)

d. Mechanical Testing 10 cycles

e. Internal Voltage Sensor Testing (if applicable)

f. Pressure Test <.040 PSI Differential

g. Final System Testing

B. The manufacturer shall provide three (3) certified copies of factory test reports.

C. Factory tests as outlined above can be witnessed by the owner's representative.

1. The manufacturer shall notify the owner six (6) weeks prior to the date the tests are to be performed

2. The cost of transportation, lodging, and meals and incidental expenses shall be the owner's responsibility

3.2 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. The Contractor shall provide the services of a qualified factory-trained manufacturer's representative to provide startup of the equipment specified under this section for a period of_2 working days. In addition, a NETA certified technician shall performed

NETA testing on the padmounted switch.

B. The Contractor shall provide three (3) copies of the manufacturer's field startup report.

3.3 TRAINING

A. The Contractor shall provide a training session for up to five (5) owner's representatives for 2 normal workdays at a job site location determined by the owner.

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B. The training session shall be conducted by a manufacturer's qualified representative and consist of instruction on the installation of switchgear, automation and protective devices, and other major components.

3.4 INSTALLATION

Conform to IEEE C2, NFPA 70, and to the requirements specified herein.

The contractor shall provide a training session for up to five (5)

University representatives for one workday at the job site location determined by the government.

The training session shall be conducted by a manufacturer's qualified representative and consist of instruction on the installation of the switchgear, protective relays devices and other major components.

3.5 GROUNDING

NFPA 70 and IEEE C2, except provide grounds and grounding systems with a resistance to solid earth ground not exceeding 25 ohms. When work, in addition to that indicated or specified, is directed to obtain the specified ground resistance, the provision of the contract covering "Changes" applies.

3.5.1 Grounding Electrodes

Provide driven ground rods as specified in Section 33 71 02 UNDERGROUND

ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION.

3.5.2 Switchgear Grounding

Connect #4/0 bare copper conductor ground ring, not less than 24 inches below grade, to the upper end of the ground rods by exothermic welds or compression connectors. Provide #4/0 bare copper conductors connecting the switchgear grounding provisions to two different ground rods.

3.5.3 Connections

Make joints in grounding conductors and ground ring by exothermic weld or compression connector. Install exothermic welds and compression connectors as specified in Section 33 71 02 UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION.

3.5.4 Grounding and Bonding Equipment

UL 467, except as indicated or specified otherwise.

3.6 FOUNDATION FOR EQUIPMENT AND ASSEMBLIES

Mount switch on concrete slab. Provide slab with dimensions at least 12 inches thick, reinforced with a 6 by 6 - W2.9 by W2.9 mesh, placed uniformly

4 inches from the top of the slab. Place slab on a 6 inch thick, well-compacted gravel base. Install top of concrete slab approximately 4 inches above finished grade. Provide edges above grade with 1/2 inch chamfer.

Provide slab of adequate size to project at least 8 inches beyond equipment.

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Stub up conduits, with bushings, 2 inches into cable wells in the concrete pad. Coordinate dimensions of cable wells with switch cable training areas.

Provide concrete work as specified in Section 03 30 00 CAST-IN-PLACE

CONCRETE.

3.7 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

3.7.1 Performance of Acceptance Checks and Tests

Perform in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations, NFPA 70B, NETA ATS and referenced ANSI standards. The manufacturer shall perform full factory startup for each switch. Factory Startup Documentation shall be provided. The documentation will be reviewed by the engineer and any deficiencies shall be corrected.

Include the following visual and mechanical inspections and electrical tests, performed in accordance with NETA ATS.

3.7.1.1 Switchgear

a. Visual and Mechanical Inspection

1. Compare equipment nameplate information with specifications and approved shop drawings.

2. Inspect physical and mechanical condition.

3. Check for proper anchorage, alignment, required area clearances, and grounding.

4. Perform mechanical operator tests in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

6. Inspect all indicating devices for proper operation.

7. Test interlock systems for proper operation and sequencing.

b. Electrical Tests

1. Perform contact-resistance tests.

2. Trip fault interrupters by operation of overcurrent control.

3. Perform insulation-resistance tests.

4. Perform an over-potential test on each switched way pole with the switched way in the open position in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

3.7.1.2 Grounding System

a. Visual and Mechanical Inspection

Inspect ground system for compliance with contract plans and specifications.

b. Electrical Tests

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1. Perform ground-impedance measurements utilizing the fall-of-potential method. On systems consisting of interconnected ground rods, perform tests after interconnections are complete. On systems consisting of a single ground rod perform tests before any wire is connected. Take measurements in normally dry weather, not less than 48 hours after rainfall. Use a portable ground resistance tester in accordance with manufacturer's instructions to test each ground or group of grounds. Use an instrument equipped with a meter reading directly in ohms or fractions thereof to indicate the ground value of the ground rod or grounding systems under test.

2. Submit the measured ground resistance of each ground rod and grounding system, indicating the location of the rod and grounding system. Include the test method and test setup (i.e., pin location) used to determine ground resistance and soil conditions at the time the measurements were made.

3. The padmounted switch shall be fully commissioned by the facilities commissioning agent.

3.7.2 Follow-Up Verification

Upon completion of acceptance checks and tests, show by demonstration in service that devices are in good operating condition and properly performing the intended function. Perform each test function not less than three times.

As an exception to requirements stated elsewhere in the contract, notify the

Contracting Officer five working days in advance of the dates and times for checks and tests.

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