SPECIFICATIONS FOR ELECTRICAL SERVICES.pdf

2015-01-22

SPECIFICATIONS FOR ELECTRICAL SERVICES

PA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION - CARBON COUNTY 0520

1) Locations

Stockpile 01 930 Bridge Street Lehighton, PA 18235

Stockpile 02 2390 Hudson Drive Weatherly, PA 18255

Stockpile 03 11 Route 534 (at I-80 interchange) White Haven, PA 18661

Stockpile 04 68 Transfer Station Road Jim Thorpe, PA 18229

Stockpile 05 1971 Mahoning Drive East Lehighton, PA 18235

2) Description

A. This work will consist of services, maintenance and/or repair of switches, electrical lines, various fixtures, luminaries and other electrical equipment, as required. It will also include replacement of lines and/or parts, which are beyond repair, as may be determined by the County Equipment Manager or his designee.

B. The contractor will use the hourly rates as contracted herein for computing labor charges for the aforementioned services. No travel time will be allowed on this contract.

C. The contractor will be qualified to perform electrical work and will have been actively involved in this business for a minimum of five years. All work shall be performed in accordance with the National Electrical Code, and all materials utilized must be UL approved. The contractor, upon notification by the County Equipment Manager or his designee, will proceed and complete the work as promptly as possible. In the event of an emergency, the contractor will be prepared to proceed with the work immediately upon notification by the County Equipment Manager or his designee. The contractor must be able to perform emergency work on a 24-hour basis. Response time for emergencies will be no longer than three hours from the time of notification to the contractor by the Equipment Manager or his designee. Response time for all other services will be 24 hours from time of notification to the contractor.

D. All materials used will be of the same kind or equal to the current installation.

The Department will supply materials. The contractor will provide to the County Equipment Manager or his designee a list of materials required prior to performing the scheduled service. The contractor will leave all replaced parts with the County Equipment Manager or his designee.

E. The quoted hourly rates include all transportation, meals, tools or any equipment necessary to perform the required work. The number of hours listed on the Purchase Order is an estimate for two years, or 24 months from the contract start date. The actual demand may be more or less, as determined by the need for electrical services. The quantities shown on the Purchase Order are strictly an estimate. There is no assurance that the Department’s actual usage of services will approximate this estimate. Payment by the Department to the contractor will be based on actual services provided only.

F. All invoices submitted for services must be itemized. Invoices must indicate the dates of service, locations of service (stockpile number), detailed description of work performed, service timed by hourly rate and any supportive information.

3) Safety Requirements

A. All work will be performed in a safe and orderly manner. Adherence to all applicable laws is essential. Traffic control, if required, will be supplied by the Department. All work will be in conformance with applicable electrical codes.

Any and all necessary precautions will be the responsibility of the contractor.

The contractor will be aware of the latest Department of Environmental Protection safety regulations when entering confined areas. When working in such areas, all precautions will be taken, as required by these regulations.

4) Non-Compliance

A. If, for any reason, the contractor fails to comply with the terms of this contract, Section 108.09 of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Specifications, Publication 408, will prevail. Said specifications are incorporated herein by reference hereto.

B. The contract may be terminated by the Commonwealth as follows:

1. Within 30 days’ written notice to the contractor

2. For contractor non-performance or inadequate performance

3. For non-availability of funds (State and/or Federal)

5) Contract Renewal

A. This contract will be in effect for two years with one option to renew for an additional two-year period (for a total of four years). Renewal will be by mutual consent of the Department and the contractor and will be at the same unit prices quoted for the original contract.

6) OS-52 Insurance Requirements

A. Prior to the start of work, the awarded vendor must submit a Certificate of

Insurance to the County Equipment Manager or his designee.