Specs - LMA Nav Generator Rental.docx

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

LOWER MONUMENTAL DAM

NAVIGATION LOCK DIESEL GENERATOR

1.0 INTENT

The following specifications pertains to the Rental of a Prime Power Diesel Generator. Generator to comply with NFPA 70 code and suitable for operation at Lower Monumental Dam’s Navigation Lock (5520 Devils Canyon Road, Kahlotus, WA).

Rental period shall be on a monthly basis. The Expected period of performance is 6 months

Expected utilization is as a standby generator to be used under exceptional basis. Supplier is requested to quote standby rate and operating rate separately.

2.0 SCOPE

The rental vendor shall be required to furnish and deliver an outdoor-rated packaged diesel generator to Lower Monumental Lock and Dam on the data indicated on the purchase order.

The rental vendor shall supply a transfer switch suitable for use with the subject generator.

The rental vendor shall supply all interconnection cabling to connect the generator to the transfer switch.

The generator package and transfer switch shall be in well maintained condition and operable upon receipt.

3.0 DIESEL GENERATOR SET TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

3.1 The diesel generator package shall have the following salient characteristics:

3.1.1 Engine-generator set consisting of one engine, one generator, and one exciter, mounted, assembled, and aligned on one base. Base to be mounted on towable trailer. Prime power rated, EPA Tier 4 Emissions, ULSD Deisel.

3.1.2 Engine-Generator Parameters:

3.1.2.1 Service Load: Prime power rated not less than 450 kW.

3.1.2.2 Power Factor: 0.8 lagging

3.1.2.3 Motor Starting hp / KW (across the line): 125 hp / 99.2kW

3.1.2.4 Maximum Speed: 1800 rpm

3.1.2.5 Engine-Generator Application: Stand-alone

3.1.2.6 Engine Cooling Type: Water/ethylene glycol

3.1.2.7 Heat Exchanger Type: Fin-tube

3.1.2.8 Governor Type: Isochronous

3.1.2.9 Frequency Bandwidth percent steady state: +/-0.25

3.1.2.10 Governor Type: Droop

3.1.2.11 Frequency Regulation (droop) (No load to full load): 3% max

3.1.2.12 Frequency Bandwidth percent (steady state): +/-0.25

3.1.2.13 Voltage Regulation (No load to full load): +/-2% max

3.1.2.14 Voltage Bandwidth (steady state): +/-2%

3.1.2.15 Frequency: 60 Hz

3.1.2.16 Voltage: 480 Volts

3.1.2.17 Phases: 3 Phase, Delta

3.1.2.18 Max Step Load Increase: 100% of Service Load at 0.85 PF

3.1.2.19 Max Step Load Decrease: 100% of Service Load at 0.85 PF

3.1.2.20 Max Time to Start and be Ready to Assume Load: 10 Seconds

3.1.2.21 Max Summer Outdoor Temp (Ambient): 110 degrees F

3.1.2.22 Min Winter Outdoor Temp (Ambient): -15 degrees F

3.1.3 Provide manual transfer manual transfer switch with generator. Transfer switch minimum rating shall be 650A.

3.1.3.1 Transfer switch to include plug type connections compatible with generator connections.

3.1.3.2 Transfer switch minimum rating 650 Amps.

3.1.4 Include generator strip heater for moisture control when the generator is not operating.

3.1.5 Corrosion resistant, fully weather resistant generator set enclosure with ventilation to permit operation at rated load under secured conditions.

3.1.6 Generator set shall have power equal to the sum of service load plus the machine’s efficiency loss and associated ancillary equipment loads. Rated output capacity shall also consider engine and/or generator oversizing required to meet requirements in paragraph 3.1.2 Engine-Generator Parameters.

3.1.7 Maximum engine-generator set vibration in the horizontal, vertical, and axial directions shell be limited to 6 mils (peak-peak RMS), with an overall velocity limit of 0.95 inches/second RMS, for all speeds through 110% of rated speed. Provide engine-generator set with vibration-isolation in accordance with the manufacturer’s standard recommendation.

3.1.8 System shall include a secondary containment system for all fuel storage OR a double walled storage tank that can serve as secondary containment for the generator.

4.0 SUBMITTALS

The vendor shall provide cut sheets with the dimensions, drawings, etc. with the proposal or the Government to review for technical acceptability. All proposal information shall be sent to the Contracting Officer. Proposals shall be of sufficient in detail to show conformance to the specifications. Failure to provide acceptable proof of conformance or failure to meet the requirement of the specifications may result in disqualification.

5.0 STARTUP and testing

Contractor shall perform the initial start-up and testing upon completion of Government’s installation. A specific date will be coordinated with contractor for initial start-up and will be notified two weeks prior. Following successful start-up and testing, the Contractor shall provide operational familiarization with a demonstration of equipment start-up, maintenance overview and answer any Government questions.

6.0 WARRANTY

All items shall be covered by a minimum two-year warranty on all parts, labor, and workmanship form factory defects that will begin after startup and testing is performed by contractor.

7.0 OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS:

Contractor shall provide two complete hard copies and a digital copy in PDF format of the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) manual for the new emergency diesel generator. The O&M manual shall include instruction on the operation, maintenance, repair, troubleshooting and warranty of the equipment.

8.0 SECURITY

General security requirements and guidance: The security requirements described below apply to all contract personnel (including employees of the prime Contractor (“Contractor”) and all subcontractor employees) supporting the performance requirements of this contract. The Contractor is responsible for compliance with these security requirements. Questions regarding security matters shall be addressed to the designated Government representative (e.g., Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Requiring Activity (RA) representative, or Contracting Officer (if a COR or other RA representative is not appointed)). Contract personnel are critical to the overall security and safety of US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) installations, facilities and activities, and security awareness training contributes to those efforts. The Department of Defense (DoD) and Army security training requirements specified below, if applicable, are performance requirements; all applicable contract personnel shall complete initial training within 30 days of contract award or the date new contract personnel begin performance on the contract. Within five business days from the completion of training, the Contractor shall provide written documentation (e.g., email or memorandum) to the Government representative. The documentation shall include the names of contract personnel trained and which training they completed; the Contractor shall maintain training records as part of their contract files and be prepared to provide copies of training certificates to the Government representative. Contractor personnel and vehicles are subject to search when entering federal installations. Additionally, all contract personnel shall comply with Force Protection Condition (FPCON) measures, Random Antiterrorism Measures (commonly referred to as “RAMs”), and Health Protection Condition (HPCON) measures. The Contractor is responsible for meeting performance requirements during elevated FPCON and/or HPCON levels in accordance with applicable RA plans and procedures—this includes identifying mission essential and non-mission essential personnel. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the FPCON or HPCON levels at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may implement security changes that affect contract personnel. The Contractor shall ensure all contract personnel are aware of their security responsibilities, including any site-specific requirements identified in local policies or procedures.

Physical security and access control requirements: All contract personnel requiring physical access to a federal installation or facility shall comply with the access control procedures of that location. Contract personnel requiring unescorted access to meet contract performance requirements on a DoD installation in the US shall be vetted by the installation/facility Provost Marshal/Directorate of Emergency Services/Security Office using the National Crime Information Center-Interstate Identification Index (commonly referred to as “NCIC-III”) and Terrorist Screening Database (commonly referred to as “TSDB”). Contract personnel shall comply with all personal identity verification requirements specified in installation/facility policies and procedures. Contract personnel who do not meet requirements for unescorted access to USACE facilities shall coordinate escorted access with the Government representative, as needed. Contract personnel who receive keys, access cards, or lock combinations that provide access to government-owned property shall comply with key and lock control procedures of the RA.

Escorting in classified and/or sensitive areas: In accordance with applicable regulations, all contract personnel who do not possess the appropriate security clearance or access privileges will be escorted in areas where they may be exposed to classified information or operations, sensitive information or activities, or restricted areas.

Pre-screen candidates using E-Verify Program: Contractors shall comply with the requirements set forth in FAR clause 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification and FAR Subpart 22.18 in using the E-Verify Program at (https://www.e-verify.gov/) (website subject to change) to meet the contract employment eligibility requirements. Contractors are encouraged to cooperate with Federal and State agencies responsible for enforcing labor requirements to include eligibility for employment under United States immigration laws in accordance with FAR 22.102-1(i). An initial list of verified/eligible candidates shall be provided to the COR no later than three business days after the initial contract award. When contracts are with individuals, the individuals will be required to complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, and submit it to the Contracting Officer to become part of the official contract file.

9.0 SHIPMENT AND DELIVERY

All items shall be delivered FOB to Lower Monumental Project. The contractor shall be responsible for packing and shipping the equipment in a manner that will ensure undamaged and complete arrival to Lower Monumental Project. No shipments are allowed other than normal business hours of Monday-Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. PST, excluding federal holidays.

All shipments shall be delivered to:

Lower Monumental Lock and Dam ATTN: Contract Performance Specialist 5520 Devils Canyon Road Kahlotus, WA 99335

BID SCHEDULE

EMERGENCY DIESEL GENERATOR RENTAL

BID ITEM LIST

Rental Mobile Diesel Generator Rental, Rate per month.

EA

0001A

Rental rate for standby (non-running use).

Day

0001B

Rental rate for operating use. Based on engine run time meter

Day

Rental Transfer switch, Rate per month.

Mobilization Rental Generator and transfer switch transport and to site.

Demobilization Rental Generator and transfer switch and transport from site.

NFPA Certified Load testing annually.

Runtime based engine maintenance, based on manufacturer recommended frequency. (Provide list of maintenance activity and per run time period)

EA

Generator power cabling, provide as required for generator size

Sets

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