Specifications_25-186-IFB_Ground_Power_Units.docx

The intent of this solicitation is to select a Vendor to provide the Orlando Airport Aviation Authority with eleven (11) 400 Hz Ground Power Units (GPU) for Passenger Boarding Bridges. The sizes and quantities of the GPU’s shall be eight (8) 90 KVA units, and three (3) 180 KVA units. Commissioning and start-up testing of the equipment by Vendor is required.

Specifications:

The 400 Hz GPU’s shall be designed to conform to all applicable Federal, State and Local codes and regulations as applicable to the location of the installation. The units shall be designed and manufactured in compliance with the following requirements including but not limited to:

1. GPU Design:

· Provide Ground Power Units (GPU) consisting of modular construction with solid-state components designed for 50/60 Hz to 400 Hz. The GPU shall include all input/output and ancillary control devices necessary for safe commercial aircraft service and operation.

· The GPU shall be the manufacturer’s latest design.

· The GPU shall have powder coated (arctic white) Galvaneal tube frame/powder coated Aluminum skin and panels, all hardware stainless steel with approval/Ratings IEC, ETL, UL, CSA. Standard frame that is galvanized and powder coated is also acceptable.

· Aircraft cables (65 feet for each 90 KVA and 80 feet for each 180 KVA) and column mounted hoist control station are to be included with each of the units. Cable hoists are not required to be included.

2. Load and Mounting Requirements:

· Recommended installation area on existing Passenger Boarding Bridges (PBB) shall not interfere with the operation of the PBB nor maintenance access to any PBB component/mechanism.

· The GPU shall be designed as an assembly to be mounted under a PBB outermost tunnel.

· Bridge mounting brackets shall be provided for all units.

3. Design Requirements:

· Twelve (12) Pulse Width Modulated (PWM) 400 Hz output solid-stated GPU shall be complete with coordinated components and accessories.

· Low-input current harmonics GPUs shall be PWM utilizing Integrated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) technology. Step wave inverter technology shall not be accepted.

· All components shall be new, unused and suitable for the purpose intended.

· Each GPU shall be capable of continuous operation at maximum rated output for twenty (20) hours per day, three-hundred sixty-five (365) days per year.

· GPU units shall be capable of servicing multiple commercial aircraft including, but not limited, to CRJ90, B747, B777, B757 A320, A321 and A350 (no aircraft smaller than the CRJ90).

· Units shall be electric powered, 400 Hz, 3-Phase 115VAC, 480VAC input

4. Life Expectancy:

· The GPU units shall be designed for a minimum life of ten (10) years with routine and periodic servicing.

· Spare parts shall be guaranteed for a minimum of ten (10) years after the last supply instance of the same make and model.

5. Warranty:

· Minimum 2-year warranty commencing after commissioning and start-up testing by Vendor. All repair parts and components shall be covered under this warranty.

· The Contractor warrants its workmanship and shall, without additional cost to Aviation Authority, reinstall, replace, repair, or other installation related defects that occur during the warranty period, including labor and parts.

· Contractor-furnished materials that develop defects during the installation or warranty period shall also be replaced without additional cost to Aviation Authority.

6. Testing and Commissioning

· The Manufacturer’s Representative shall certify that the installation of the equipment by the Aviation Authority’s maintenance provider is satisfactory; that the unit has been satisfactorily tested; that the equipment is ready for operation; and, that the operating personnel have been suitably instructed in the operation, maintenance, care, and safe operation of the equipment.

7. Programming upgrades and technical support shall be included throughout the lifetime (Lifetime of the GPU is defined and expected to be 10 years) of the GPU units at no additional cost to the Aviation Authority.

8. Special Tools:

· Manufacturers of equipment and machinery shall furnish any special tools required for normal adjustment, operations and maintenance, together with instructions for their use.

Submittal Preparation:

1. Submit one original and one copy with your submittal. (Bid Bond not required)

2. Submittal consists of:

· This document completed, each page signed, and signed, and all Addenda, if applicable.

· GPU specification or cut sheet

3. Vendors shall include complete GPU specifications of the proposed unit(s) including, but not limited to the following:

· Manufacturer / Model

· Cabinet Material and Finishes

· General Design

i. Physical Characteristics

ii. Cabinet

iii. Load and Mounting

iv. Performance

v. Power Protection

vi. Base Design

vii. Voltage Operating Range

viii. Output Power

ix. Electromagnetic Interference

x. Design Life

· Environmental Considerations required for successful operation

· Controls

· Aircraft Service Cable

i. Type

ii. Manufacturer

iii. Characteristics

iv. Aircraft Cable Hoist and Column Mounted Controls

v. Cab Annunciator

· Testing Protocols (Manufacturer’s Site and Field)

· A Maintenance Program is NOT requested under this solicitation. However, if manufacturer’s maintenance during the warranty period is required, the Vendor shall train and certify the Authority’s maintenance provider on all necessary maintenance aspects to ensure warranty is in place for the required period.

· Operation and maintenance instructions for all electrical, mechanical, and instrumentation & controls equipment furnished. Furnish one (1) complete set of operation and maintenance manual covering all equipment furnished. One (1) electronic copy of the manual shall also be provided.

· Bound laminated quick reference sheets shall be placed inside each of the units:

i. Starting and stopping procedures

ii. Special operating instructions

iii. Trouble-shooting procedures

iv. Routine maintenance procedures

v. Name, address and telephone numbers of manufacture’s service representative.

· Major Component Listing – Quantity, Manufacturer, Model, Part Number, and Specifications