STANDBY_POWER_SYSTEM_AUTOMATION_AND_CONTROLS_UPGRADE.pdf

INVITATION TO BID

22/23-18

STANDBY POWER SYSTEM AUTOMATION AND CONTROLS

UPGRADE

Town of Manchester

Lincoln Center

Manchester, CT 06040

RELEASE DATE: September 30, 2022

DEADLINE FOR QUESTIONS: October 7, 2022

RESPONSE DEADLINE: October 13, 2022, 11:00 am

RESPONSES MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY TO:

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Town of Manchester

INVITATION TO BID

22/23-18

STANDBY POWER SYSTEM AUTOMATION AND CONTROLS UPGRADE

I. Introduction II. Instructions to Bidders

III. Standard Insurance/Indemnification Requirements IV. Standard Instructions-Supplies, Materials & Eqpt V. Project Details

VI. Living Wage Ordinance VII. Vendor Submissions

VIII. Pricing Table

Attachments:

T - Manchester living wage certification

Invitation To Bid #22/23-18 Title: STANDBY POWER SYSTEM AUTOMATION AND CONTROLS UPGRADE

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. Summary

Replace PLC for generator at the Wastewater Treatment Plant

1.2. Contact Information

Cora Narracci

Purchasing Agent

494 Main Street

Purchasing Department

Manchester, CT 06040

Email: cnarracci@manchesterct.gov

Phone: (860) 647-3031

Department:

Water and Sewer

Department Head:

Pat Kearney

Director

1.3. Timeline

Release Project Date September 30, 2022

Question Submission Deadline October 7, 2022, 11:00am mailto:cnarracci@manchesterct.gov tel:(860)647-3031

Submission Deadline October 13, 2022, 11:00am

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2. INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

2.1. INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

In accordance with the provisions of the Town Charter, sealed proposals will be received not later than the date and time set forth above, for furnishing the commodities and/or services listed herein.

Proposals must be executed in accordance with and subject to instructions and specifications contained herein.

The Town of Manchester is an equal opportunity employer and requires an affirmative action policy for all of its Contractors and Vendors as a condition of doing business with the Town, as per Federal Order

11246. By submitting the Proposal for this bid, all vendors and contractors agree to this condition of doing business with the Town, and should the Town choose to audit their compliance, the vendor agrees to cooperate fully.

2.2. ELECTRONIC BIDDING INFORMATION

Important Instructions for Electronic Submittal

Specifications and bid forms must be obtained online at Town of Manchester Procurement Portal

(opengov.com). The exclusive means by which all prospective bidders may obtain bid packages, direct inquiries, request and receive addenda and supplemental information, and submit bids and proposals, shall be through the Town of Manchester’s OpenGov portal.

Bids may be received up to the deadline date and time listed in the solicitation documents, via the

Town’s e-Procurement Portal. The Town e-Procurement Portal Clock is the official clock for the determination of all deadline dates and times. Without exception, responses will not be accepted after the submission deadline regardless of any technical difficulties such as poor internet connections. The

Town of Manchester strongly recommends completing your response well ahead of the deadline.

Addenda Notification and Acknowledgement

Addenda Notification: Bidders are required to register for an account via the Town’s e-Procurement

Portal hosted by OpenGov. Once the bidder has completed registration, you will receive addenda notifications to your email by clicking “Follow” on this project. Ultimately, it is the sole responsibility of each bidder to periodically check the site for any addenda at Town of Manchester Procurement Portal

(opengov.com).

Submitting Questions and Receiving Responses

Bidders shall submit all inquiries regarding this bid via the Town’s e-Procurement Portal. Please note any deadline for submitting inquiries. All answers to inquiries will be posted on the Town’s e-Procurement

Portal. Bidders may also click “Follow” on this bid to receive an email notification when answers are posted. It is the responsibility of the bidder to check the website for answers to inquiries.

When applicable, state bids will be considered for this service.

The Purchasing Authority reserves the right to waive any informality or reject any and all bids. In addition to the bid specifications, all bids are subject to the terms, provisions and conditions of the https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/townofmanchester https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/townofmanchester https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/townofmanchester

Manchester Charter, Code of Ordinances, and Purchasing Guidelines. By bidding on the proposed purchase, the bidder agrees to such terms, provisions and conditions.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

2.3. RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR COMPETITIVE BIDDING

These rules and regulations have been adopted by the Board of Directors of the Town of Manchester pursuant to Section 5-22 of the Town Charter. They are standard for all competitive bidding proposals issued by the Town of Manchester, Connecticut for contracts of all types where labor, materials, and necessary equipment to complete work is to be furnished to the Town, where the Town is to purchase supplies, materials, and equipment, where the Town is to sell surplus materials and equipment, or where the Town is to sell real estate. These rules and regulations shall be binding upon all prospective bidders and the Town of Manchester.

2.4. GENERAL RULES

1. The Director of Purchasing may delete or modify any of the instructions to bidders for a particular proposal, indicating such change in the appropriate section of the proposal documents. The Director of

Purchasing may insert special instructions in any special contracts which are subject to competitive bidding.

2. The proposal is signed by the bidder with full knowledge of, and agreement with, the general specifications, conditions, and requirements of this bid. In addition to the bid specifications, all bids are subject to the terms, provisions and conditions of the Manchester Charter, Code of Ordinances, and

Purchasing Guidelines. By bidding on the proposed purchase or service, the bidder agrees to such terms, provisions, and conditions.

3. The town has transitioned to electronic bidding. Vendors should submit solicitation responses electronically via the Town of Manchester Procurement Portal. Vendors will be asked to register and should do so prior to submitting bid documents.

4.This bid and any addenda will be issued on the Town of Manchester website bidding portal. It shall be the responsibility of the bidder to download this information. THE TOWN OF MANCHESTER WILL NOT

MAIL A SEPARATE HARD COPY OF ADDENDUM TO BIDDERS. Failure of any bidder to receive any such addendum or interpretation shall not relieve such bidder from any obligation under his bid as submitted. All addenda so issued shall become part of the Contract Documents.

5. Bid prices may not be withdrawn by bidder for 90 days after bid opening.

6. Proposals received later than the time and date specified will not be considered. Amendments to, or withdrawals of bids received later than the time and date set for bid opening will not be considered.

7. All bids shall be opened via a virtual meeting link posted and read aloud. All bids shall be tabulated and copies of said tabulation shall be posted on the website

8. All deliveries of commodities or services hereunder shall comply in every respect with all applicable laws of the Federal Government and/or the State of Connecticut.

9. Purchases made by the Town of Manchester are exempt from payment of Federal Excise Taxes and the Connecticut Sales Tax and such taxes must not be included in bid prices. Federal Excise Tax exemption certificates, if requested, will be furnished.

10. The Bidder, where applicable, shall insert/include the price per stated unit and extend a total price for each item. In the event there is a discrepancy between the unit price and the extension, the unit price will govern. The total cost shall be the sum of the extended prices.

11. Bidders shall, where applicable, submit terms for payment in spaces provided in the proposal form, showing the amount of cash discount which shall apply to bid prices when paid within the stated number of days in the proposal.

12. All inquiries shall be submitted within the time limitations specified in the bid documents and shall be requested via the online portal Q&A. All information given by the Town other than through the

OpenGov portal shall be informal and shall not be binding upon the Town nor shall it furnish a basis for legal action by any bidder or prospective bidder against the Town.

12A. The Town reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive technical defects and to make such awards including accepting a bid, although not the low bid, as it deems in its sole discretion to be in the best interest of the Town. The Town reserves the right to reject any bid if the bidder, any officer of the bidder, or any other company owned in whole or in part by any officer(s) of the bidder, is delinquent in the payment of any taxes or fees owed to the Town. The Town reserves the right to require a disclosure statement from the bidder listing the name(s) of all officers of the company.

12B. In the event the Town determines that a contractor is delinquent in any payment due the Town, then the Town may offset the delinquent amount due to the Town against the sums owed the contractor.

13. The Town of Manchester may make such investigation as deemed necessary to determine the ability of the bidder to discharge a contract. The bidder shall furnish the Town with all such information and data as may be required for that purpose. The Town reserves the right to reject any bid if the bidder fails to satisfactorily convince the Town that he is properly qualified by experience and facilities to carry out the obligations of the contract and to satisfactorily complete the work called for herein, or if the bid is conditional in nature.

14. Except where otherwise provided, a contract between the Town and a successful bidder shall consist of the Invitation to Bid, Specifications, Plans, Bid including Proposal form and these Rules and

Regulations. Acceptance by the Town may be by purchase order for the portion of the work awarded to a contractor.

15. All Invitations to Bid shall be publicly advertised in a newspaper having a general circulation within the Town of Manchester, Connecticut.

16. Bids shall be made available on the Town of Manchester Purchasing Web Site via the Bidding site.

17. Alternate bids shall not be accepted unless otherwise specified in the bid documents.

18. Any act or acts of misrepresentation or collusion shall be a basis for disqualification of any bid or bids submitted by such persons guilty of said misrepresentation of collusion. In the event that the Town enters into a contract with any bidder who is guilty of misrepresentation or collusion and such conduct is discovered after the execution of said contract, the Town may cancel said contract without incurring liability, penalty, or damages.

19. In the event that any bidder wishes to protest the potential award of a bid, the bidder must make it’s protest in writing identify the protesting party and the bid number, title and shall include a factual summary of the basis of the protest including any documents that shall be considered and request a conference with respect thereto. Said protest must be received in the Town of Manchester Purchasing

Office, within FIVE (5) business days after the award decision.

20. A conference with respect to said protest shall be scheduled by the Director of Purchasing and shall be attended by the Director or their designee and such other persons as the Director and the General

Manager shall require attend. The subject matter of said conference shall be limited to the reasons for the protest specified in the written request for said conference. Said conference shall also include a discussion of all possibilities for a resolution of dispute. The Town shall make a decision in writing within three (3) business days after said conference and notify protesting bidder.

21. In the event that any protesting bidder wishes to take legal action against the Town, they must first fully comply with all of these Rules and Regulations, including those which have been changed by the

Director of Purchasing pursuant to paragraph 1 herein.

22. Except for special instructions inserted in special contracts by the Director of Purchasing pursuant to paragraph 1 herein, in the event of any conflicts between these Rules and Regulations and the terms and conditions of any document these Rules and Regulations shall prevail.

23. All Awards shall be made by the Purchasing Department designee.

2.5. Bid Opening Information

Bid responses will be received by 11:00 am on Thursday, October 13, 2022

Bid openings will be held virtually through Zoom.

ZOOM meeting instructions are as identified in the Introduction Section above.

The virtual bid opening will be exactly the same as a regular bid opening – Purchasing staff will open the bids and read the results out loud. Results are not final until reviewed, tabulations compiled and then posted/distributed to participants. In addition, the requesting department will recommend an award after a complete review of the submissions.

3. STANDARD INSURANCE/INDEMNIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

3.1. GENERAL CONDITIONS:

Within ten (10) business days of the award or notice, or prior to the start of work, whichever comes first, the contractor/insured will provide, pay for, and maintain in full force and affect the insurance outlined here for coverage’s at not less than the prescribed minimum limits of liability. Such coverage is to remain in force during the life of the contract and for such additional time as may be required, and will cover the contractor/ insured’s activities, those of any and all subcontractors, or anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them, or by anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable. Any failure to comply with reporting requirements and provisions of the policies shall not affect coverage provided to Town, its officers, officials, agents or employees.

A. Certificates of Insurance: The contractor/insured will give the owner a certificate of insurance completed by a duly authorized representative of their insurer certifying that at least the minimum coverage’s required here are in effect and specifying that the liability coverage’s are written on an occurrence form and that the coverage’s will not be canceled, non-renewed, or materially changed by endorsement or through issuance of other policy(ies) of insurance without sixty (60) days advance written notice to the General Services Department. Failure of the owner to demand such certificate or other evidence of full compliance with these insurance requirements or failure of the owner to identify a deficiency from evidence provided will not be construed as a waiver of the contractor/insured’s obligation to maintain such insurance. Any failure to comply with reporting requirements and provisions of the policies shall not affect coverage provided to Town, its officers, officials, agents or employees.

B. Insurer Qualification: All insurance will be provided through companies authorized to do business in the State of Connecticut and considered acceptable by the owner.

C. Additional Insured: The policy or policies providing insurance as required, with the exception of professional liability and workers’ compensation, will defend and include the owner and owner’s architects, directors, officers, representatives, agents, and employees as additional insureds on a primary and noncontributory basis for work performed under or incidental to this contract.

D. Retroactive Date and Extended Reporting Period: Coverage, whether written on a claims made or occurrence basis, shall be maintained without interruption from the date of commencement of the

Work until date of final payment and then extended for an additional three (3) years from date of final payment.

If any insurance required here is to be issued or renewed on a Claims Made form as opposed to an

Occurrence form, the retroactive Date for coverage will be no later than the commencement date of the project. The Claims Made form will have an Extended Reporting Period of three years from the date of project completion. All Claims made policies cancelled or non-renewed and not replaced by a subsequent claims made policy will have an Extended Reporting period of three years from the date of cancellation or non-renewal.

E. Subcontractors’ Insurance: The contractor/insured will require each subcontractor hired by and/or employed by contractor/insured to purchase and maintain insurance of the types specified below. When requested by the owner, the contractor/insured will furnish copies of certificates of insurance evidencing coverage for each subcontractor.

F. Waiver of Subrogation: The contractor/subcontractor will purchase required insurance policies that shall be endorsed with a waiver of subrogation and all rights of recovery in favor of the Town, its officers, officials, agents and employees. The contractor/insured will require of subcontractors, by appropriate written agreements, similar waivers each in favor of all parties enumerated in this section.

G. Hold Harmless: The contractor/insured shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the owner, officers, officials, agents and employees, and if applicable, the engineer and their agents and employees from and against all claims, damages, losses and expenses, including attorney’s fees of counsel selected by the owner, arising out of or resulting from the performance of the work and /or the supplying of materials, provided that any such claim, damage, loss or expense (a) is attributable to bodily injury, sickness, disease or death, or to injury to or destruction of tangible property including the loss of use resulting therefrom, and (b) is caused in whole or in part by any negligent act or omission of the contractor/ insured, any subcontractor, anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them or anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable, regardless of whether or not they are caused in part by a party indemnified hereunder.

3.2. INSURANCE LIMITS AND COVERAGE:

A. To the extent applicable, the amounts and types of insurance will conform to the minimum terms, conditions and coverage’s of Insurance Services Office (ISO) policies, forms, and endorsements.

B. If the contractor/insured has self-insured retention’s or deductibles under any of the following minimum required coverage’s, the contractor/insured must identify on the certificate of insurance the nature and amount of such self-insured retention’s or deductibles and provide satisfactory evidence of financial responsibility for such obligations. All self-insured retention’s or deductibles will be the contractor/ insured’s sole responsibility.

C. Workers’ Compensation Insurance: With respect to all operations the Contractor performs and all those performed for it by subcontractors, the Contractor shall carry, and require each subcontractor to carry, Workers’ Compensation insurance as required by the laws of the State of Connecticut.

Employer’s Liability insurance shall be provided in amounts not less than:

• $500,000 per accident for bodily injury by accident;

• $500,000 policy limit by disease; and

• $500,000 per employee for bodily injury by disease

D. Commercial General Liability Insurance: With respect to the operations the Contractor performs and also those performed for it by subcontractors, the Contractor shall carry, and require each subcontractor to carry, Commercial General Liability insurance, including Contractual Liability, Products and Completed Operations, Broad Form Property Damage and Independent Contractors. See chart below for applicable minimum coverage amounts.

If the Contract amount is between 0 and $2,000,000:

• The Minimum Single Occurrence Amount required is $1,000,000 and the Minimum Annual

Aggregate Amount is $2,000,000

If the Contract amount is between $2,000,000 and $10,000,000:

• The Minimum Single Occurrence Amount required is $2,000,000 and the Minimum Annual

Aggregate Amount is $4,000,000

If the Contract amount is > $10,000,000:

• The Minimum Single Occurrence Amount is $4,000,000 and the Minimum Annual Aggregate

Amount is $8,000,000

Notes:

• If underground work is to be undertaken, each policy shall have coverage for and exclusions removed for “Explosion, Collapse and Underground” (“XCU”).

• Should blasting be required, all necessary permits for the use of explosives shall be obtained by the contractor/insured or insured from the Fire Marshall.

E. Automobile Liability Insurance: The Contractor shall obtain automobile liability insurance covering the operation of all motor vehicles, including those hired or borrowed, that are used in connection with the

Project for all damages arising out of bodily injury to or death of all persons and/or injury to or destruction of property; in any one accident or occurrence. This policy shall not be subject to an annual aggregate limitation. See chart above for applicable minimum coverage amounts.

F. Owner’s and Contractor’s Protective Liability Insurance for and in the Name of the Town and/or State:

With respect to the Contractor’s Project operations and also those of its subcontractors, the Contractor shall carry, for and on behalf of the Town and/or State for each accident or occurrence resulting in damages from bodily injury to or death of persons and/or injury to or destruction of property. See chart below for applicable minimum coverage amounts.

If the Contract amount is between 0 and $2,000,000:

• The Minimum Single Occurrence Amount required is $1,000,000 and the Minimum Annual

Aggregate Amount is $2,000,000

If the Contract amount is between $2,000,000 and $50,000,000:

• The Minimum Single Occurrence Amount required is $2,000,000 and the Minimum Annual

Aggregate Amount is $4,000,000

If the Contract amount is > $50,000,000:

• The Minimum Single Occurrence Amount is $4,000,000 and the Minimum Annual Aggregate

Amount is $8,000,000

G. Excess Coverage: Contractor shall purchase and maintain excess or umbrella liability insurance with a limit of not less than $5,000,000, covering all lines of insurance required by this contract.

4. STANDARD INSTRUCTIONS-SUPPLIES, MATERIALS & EQPT

These instructions are standard for all proposals issued by the Town of Manchester, Connecticut, for the purchase of all supplies, materials, and equipment. The Town of Manchester may delete, supersede, or modify any of these standard instructions for a proposal by indicating such change in the section headed

“Special Instructions to Bidders.”

1. Unless otherwise stated, deliveries must consist of new merchandise.

2. Prices quoted shall be net delivered prices to the Town.

3. The Town may withhold acceptance of, or reject any merchandise which found, upon examination, not to meet the specifications’ requirements. When rejected, it shall be removed by the Contractor

(vendor) within ten (10) days after notification of rejection.

4. When the schedule indicates that an item to be purchased is to be specified, or equal, the bidder may offer an article which is certified to be equal in quality, performance, and in other essential characteristics to the bid standard. Bidder must furnish any information, such as specifications, test results, etc., which will help in determining whether an item is equal or superior to the Town’s bid standard. If a bidder fails to name a substitute, the specified item must be furnished.

5. Bidders agree to comply with all of the latest Federal and State safety standards and regulations and certify that all items furnished in this bid will conform to and comply with said standards and regulations. Bidder further agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Town for all damages assessed against the Town as a result of the bidder’s failure to comply with said Standards and/or Regulations.

6. The Town reserves the right to make an award by item or total as may be in the best interest of the

Town. If a Bidder desires to bid on an “all or nothing” basis, he shall so indicate on the bid schedule and the Town reserves the right to make an award as may be in the best interest of the Town.

7. The Bidder shall pay all royalties and license fees. He shall defend all suits or claims for infringement of any patent rights and shall save the Town of Manchester harmless from loss on account thereof except that the Town of Manchester shall be responsible for all such loss when a particular manufacturer, product, or process is specified by the Town of Manchester.

5. PROJECT DETAILS

STANDBY POWER SYSTEM AUTOMATION AND CONTROLS UPGRADE

5.1. Scope of Work or Project Details

STANDBY POWER SYSTEM AUTOMATION AND CONTROLS UPGRADE

5.2. PART 1 - GENERAL

SCOPE

A. This specification is for the complete replacement of the Programable Logic Controller (PLC) Controls for the Kohler Automatic Synchronizing Switchgear (ASS) located at the Hockanum River Water Pollution

Control Facility (HRWPCF) for the Town of Manchester, CT.

B. The current system is described in Section 1.2 of the specification. The new Standby Power System

(SPS) Automation and Controls Upgrade (ACU) shall meet or exceed the functionality of the current system.

C. The work shall be completed by a local distributor representative and Kohler Co. Factory switchgear specialist.

5.3. EXISTING STANDBY POWER SYSTEM DESCRIPTION AND RATINGS

A This is a complete standby power generation and automatic synchronizing/feeder switchboards which includes automatic load management plus remote plant Instrumentation and Controls System (ICS) control and monitoring.

B. The SPS consists of the following general items:

1. Engine/generator

2. Automatic Synchronizing Switchgear (ASS)

3. Feeders Switchgear (part of the Automatic Switch Gear (ASG))

C. The SPS installed is by Kohler.

D. The ASS installed is a dead front type, low voltage metal-enclosed switchgear. The Auto Switchgear

(AS) is the same supplier as the engine/generator set and furnished with the generator set by the SPS as a total system. The switchgear and circuit breakers are manufactured by the Square D Company.

E. The ASS has utility grade protective relaying which is acceptable by the local power utility company.

The protective relaying consists of both computerized logic type plus back-up independent protective relaying (mounted in each main circuit breaker cubicle). Generator Control Switchgear includes over-current and protective devices. The protective relays were set by the Electrical Contractor at the time of installation from the coordination power system were completed by an Electrical Field Testing at the time of installation.

F. The ASG is furnished with the manufacturer's available arc flash reducing features and options. These include remotely controlled circuit breakers, arc flash protective relays, main circuit breaker protective relay settings external control switches, flashing LED warning lights (for each circuit breaker), etc.

G. The low voltage metal-enclosed switchgear assembly and all components are designed, manufactured and tested in accordance with the following latest applicable standards:

1. ANSI-C37.20- Switchgear assemblies

2. ANSI-C37.13 - Low voltage power circuit breakers

3. ANSI-C37.17 - Trip devices

4. NEMA SG-5 - Switchgear assemblies

5. NEMA SG-3 - Low voltage power circuit breakers

6. UL 1558

H. The SPS meet or exceed the applicable requirements for the following standards as required:

1. UL

2. CSA

3. IEC

4. NFPA 70

5. NFPA 99

6. NFPA 110

I. The following information is available:

1. Final as-built drawings and information

2. Wiring diagrams

3. Certified production test reports

4. Installation information

5. Seismic certification as specified

J. The record (as-built) drawings include the same drawings as the construction drawings and incorporate all changes made during the manufacturing process.

K. The following information is located on site at the HRWPCF for record purposes:

1. Final as-built drawings and information

2. Wiring diagrams

3. Certified production test reports

4. Installation information

5.4. QUALIFICATIONS

A. The manufacturer of the SPS and ACU Upgrade shall be as supplied by Kohler Co. only.

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 Town, an acceptable list of automatic synchronizing installations with similar equipment shall be provided demonstrating compliance with this requirement.

D. Seismic testing for the current equipment was as follows:

1. The equipment and major components shall be suitable for and certified to meet all applicable seismic requirements of the International Building Code (IBC) for zone 4 application. Guidelines for the installation consistent with these requirements shall be provided by the switchgear manufacturer and be based upon testing of representative equipment. The test response spectrum shall be based upon a

5% minimum damping factor, IBC: a peak of 2.45g's (3.2-11 Hz) and a ZPA of 0.98g's applied at the base of the equipment. The tests shall fully envelop this response spectrum for all equipment natural frequencies up to at least 35 Hz.

E. The equipment and software supplied by the Contractor shall maintain all ratings of the current SPS and Switchgear Equipment.

5.5. REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

A. The switchgear UL 1558 Certification shall be maintained as part of this upgrade.

5.6. DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

A. Equipment shall be handled and stored in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. One (1) copy of these instructions shall be included with the equipment at time of shipment.

5.7. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS

A. Equipment operation and maintenance manuals shall be provided with each shipped assembly and shall include instruction leaflets and instruction bulletins for the complete assembly and each major component.

5.8. PART 2 – PRODUCTS

MANUFACTURERS

A. As supplied by Kohler Co.

B. Modicon/Momentum Unity PLC

C. Touchscreen OIT by Magelis or Nematron

D. No substitutions allowed

5.9. RATINGS

A. All ratings shall be tested to the requirements of ANSI C37.20.1, C37.50 and C37.51 and UL witnessed and approved.

5.10. STANDBY POWER SYSTEM AUTOMATION & CONTROLS UPGRADE

A. The automation and control system shall facilitate overall SPS operation including automatic standby operation, monitoring and control of the generator sets including start/stop, alarm/fault monitoring, synchronizing, generator kW load sharing, generator kVAR load sharing, generator loading/unloading, load shed/add and protective relaying.

B. The SPS and ACU shall utilize true redundant, distributed processing technology to maximize system reliability and fault tolerance. The distributed processing system shall include a separate automation processor for each power source and a separate processor dedicated to each touchscreen

Human/Machine Interface (HMI) operation.

C. The SPS and ACU shall be as selected by Kohler Co. The current SPS and ACU was supplied by Kohler

Co. Kohler Co. is manufacturer of the switchgear and generator set. These systems were furnished with the generator set by the Emergency Power System (EPS) Supplier as a total coordinated and integrated system.

D. Replace Modbus+ communications with Modbus/TCP Ethernet

E. Update Operator Interface Terminal (OIT) with listed manufacturer

F. Update the drawings

G. Update the Bill of Materials (BOM)

H. Verify all the logic and components

5.11. HUMAN MACHINE INTERFACE (HMI)

A. SPS and ACU system interface shall be via an OIT unit touch screen with the following characteristics:

Note, the remote I&C PC work station displays shall be similar.

1. Color, 15 inch (diagonal) TFT (Thin-Film-Transistor) LCD industrial display capable of displaying both text and graphics.

2. The touch scren shall be clear glass, with light transmission of 95% or better, furnished with a Surface

Acoustic Wave touch interface.

3. The display shall support a minimum resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels, 16 million displayable colors, 24~60 kHZ horizontal scan rate, 56~75 kHZ refresh rate.

4. An SPS and ACU Touch Screen Processor shall be provided and shall provide the following additional features:

a. System Report Generation - The EPS Automation shall be capable of displaying and printing the following reports:

i. System Settings Report

ii. Generator Settings Report

iii. Plant Test Report, including all current operational parameters

iv. NFPA Compliant Report

v. Alarm Summary Report

b. Provide a printer for local printing of system reports

c. Integral Alarm and Event Recording

d. Integral Short Term Trending

e. Alarm Log shall be exportable to USB Thumb drive or Dongle

f. The SPS and ACU Touch screen Processor shall operate with the following minimum characteristics:

g. Minimum environmental requirements: temperatures 0-55 deg. C Protection Industrial Processor shall have 24 Vdc power supply fed from best source system.

5.12. HMI SCREEN LISTING

A. The SPS and ACU shall provide the following minimum screens. The screens shall provide all of the information, metering, controls, annunciations settings and indications listed below:

1. Main Menu Screen with a complete listing of major screens

2. System Overview Screen with a dynamic graphic display of the electrical one line

3. System Control Screen

4. System Metering Screen with graphical presentation of all functions

5. System Settings Screen

6. Generator Control Screen for each generator

7. Generator Metering Screen for each generator with graphical presentation of all functions specified

8. Generator Settings Screen

9. Generator Demand Priority Control and Status Screen

10. Generator Load Shed Control Screen

11. Engine Monitoring (Engine Meter/Gauge) Screen that shall contain a graphical representation of all of the engine gauges and data specified:

a. Generator Engine Air / Cool Screen

b. Generator Engine Oil/ Fuel Screen

12. Utility Control Screen for the Utility Main

13. Utility Metering Screen that shall contain graphical representations of all the electrical metering functions specified

14. Utility Setting Screen that shall contain all of the adjustments specified

15. Annunciator Menu Screen:

a. System Annunciation Screen that shall contain all of the Status, Lamp Test and Alarm points specified

b. Generator Annunciator Screen for each generator that shall contain: Status, Lamp Test, Pre-Alarms and Shutdown faults specified

c. Utility Annunciation Screen that shall contain all of the Status, Lamp Test and Alarm points specified

16. Report Menu Screen

a. Generator Settings Report Screen

b. Utility Settings Report Screen

c. Plant Test Settings Report Screen

17. Password Entry screen that shall contain a numeric keypad for password entry

18. Alarm Summary Screen that shall contain a time/date stamped System Alarm Summary

19. System Trend Screen that shall contain trending information described below

20. Generator Trending Screen that shall contain trending information described below

21. Engine Historical Trending Screen that shall contain trending information described below under

Long Term Historical Trending

5.13. STANDBY POWER SYSTEM AUTOMATION & CONTROLS UPGRADE FEATURES

A. The SPS and ACU shall consist of the hardware and software required for the control of the Engine-

Generator plant and associated Utility, Tie and Distribution Circuit Breakers. The System shall include all

Processors, HMI Touchscreens, Power Transducers, Supervisory Network and all ancillary control equipment necessary to automatically execute the specified Functional Sequence of Operations.

B. The SPS and ACU shall be provided with an HMI consisting of a Touchscreen display.

1. The HMI shall provide all metering, status, monitoring, and control information to the operator.

2. The HMI shall serve only as an Operator Interface. The EPS must continue to function normally with a complete HMI failure.

C. The SPS and ACU shall be designed to eliminate single points of failure.

1. For redundancy, multiple automation processors shall be utilized.

2. Control systems utilizing a single automation processor are not acceptable

D. An Input/output (I/O) rack with I/O cards or a distributed I/O block shall be provided for all required

Master Control I/O including Load Shed relay outputs, annunciation inputs and outputs, etc.

1. A second (redundant) Master Control VO rack with I/O cards (or a distributed VO block) shall be provided with redundant I/O points for all Master Control I/O requirements.

E. The plant's I&C system shall automatically load shed E/G loads during power failures. However, the switchgear load sharing controls shall "soft load" transfer the utility electrical loads to the standby power engine/generator loads during the synchronized system operation.

F. Each main circuit breaker shall be provided with a separate primary automation processor and a redundant automation processor. The redundant automation processor shall consist of a fully redundant power supply, CPU and I/O point hardware. Failure of the primary utility automation processor shall result in a bumpless transfer to the redundant utility automation processor. For systems with tie breakers, the redundant utility automation processors shall also provide control of all tie breaker functions. The utility processor functions shall include:

1. Automatic sensing of loss and return of utility.

2. Automatic transfer between utility and generator source.

3. Automatic active synchronizing of generator source to utility source.

4. Automatic control of the open and close signals to the utility or tie circuit breakers.

G. The SPS and ACU shall be capable of surviving a fault of any one of its automation processors. The failure of any single Master Control, or Utility Circuit Breaker automation processor shall in no way hinder the full automatic operation of the entire EPS Automation and Control System. The failure of any single generator power source automation processor shall only cause loss of automatic operation of a single generator.

H. To eliminate single points of failure, the SPS automation processors shall coordinate their control functions via a dedicated fully redundant supervisory network. The redundant supervisory network shall have a 1Mbs data rate or higher and shall be configured so that failure of the primary network shall result in the system operating on the secondary network without any loss of manual or automatic functionality. Note, the supervisory network shall be via IP Ethernet data communication.

I. The SPS and ACU control power shall be protected against single point of failure by the utilization of a

24 VDC, Best Source DC system.

1. Redundant 24 VDC power supplies shall be used including a UPS shall be connected to a common DC bus.

2. The failure of one DC power supply shall not inhibit the operation of the main unit.

3. All controls and protective relays shall be powered from this Best Source DC bus.

4. The two DC power systems shall utilize blocking power diodes.

J. The SPS & ACU shall be provided with an "Instant Auto" Selector Switch. The Instant Auto Selector

Switch shall shift the EPS to the fully automatic mode. This insures the SPS, even in the event of a touchscreen failure, is returned to the fully automatic mode.

K. The Utility and Generator Main Circuit Breakers processor are furnished with a Power Transducer. The

Power Transducer accept 3 phase Voltage and Current inputs from the associated source, and single phase Voltage input from the load side of the Circuit Breaker. The Power Transducer provide all critical power related data to the source processor at least once every 100 milliseconds (ms).

L. The SPS and ACU shall log all events and alarms with device, condition, and time/date stamp.

M. Real Time Trending

1. The EPS Automation shall support real time trending.

2. Real Time Trending shall display the following:

a. Utility Average Voltage

b. Utility Average Current

c. Utility kW

d. Utility kVAR

e. Load kW

f. Individual Generator kW

g. Individual Generator kVAR

h. Individual Generator Voltage

i. Individual Generator Amps per phase

j. Individual Generator frequency

k. Individual Engine RPM

l. Individual Engine Battery Voltage

m. Individual Engine Oil Pressure

n. Individual Engine Water Temperature

N. Each SPS & ACU component (nominal 24 Vdc) shall be rated to operate at 40 Vdc (typical for open circuited 24 Vdc chargers). To eliminate single points of failure, external overvoltage protection components and external DC-DC converters are not acceptable.

O. In the event of a failure of all EPS controls, the Generator frequency and voltage shall be automatically switched to manual, preset, potentiometer control.

5.14. SPS and ACU ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS

A. The SPS Automation and Control System shall meet or exceed the following environmental requirements:

1. Control Power - 16 to 40 Vdc (24 Vdc nominal) ·

2. Operating Temperature - O - 55° C

3. Humidity- 5 - 95% non-condensing

5.15. SPS AND ACU METERING

A. All metering functions shall be 0.5% accuracy or better.

1. The following meters shall be provided for each system bus, individual utility, tie, and generator:

a. Voltmeters with 4-position selector switch to select three phases of voltage

b. Ammeter with 4-position selector switch

c. Kilowatt meter

d. Kilovar meter

e. Frequency Meter

f. Power Factor Meter

g. Synchroscope

B. The following additional metering shall be provided for the engine:

1. Engine RPM Meter

2. Engine Battery Voltage Meter

3. Engine Oil Pressure Gauge

4. Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge

5. Engine Running Hour Meter

6. Engine Start Counter

7. Percent Engine Load

8. Local Control Switch Position

9. Atmospheric Pressure

10. Boost Pressure

11. System Battery Voltage

12. Left Turbo Inlet Pressure

13. Right Turbo Inlet Pressure

14. Engine Hour meter

15. Filtered Engine Oil Pressure

16. Engine Coolant Level Status

17. Overspeed Switch Status

18. Remote Emergency- Stop Actuated status

19. Oil Filter Pressure Differential

20. Fuel Filter Pressure Differential

21. Engine coolant Temperature

22. Right Exhaust Temperature

23. Left Exhaust Temperature

24. Crankcase Air Pressure

25. Filtered Fuel Pressure

26. Right Air Filter Differential

27. Left Air Filter Differential

28. Fuel Consumption Rate

C. The following metering shall be provided for each main breaker:

1. Voltmeter with 4-position selector switch to select three phases of voltage.

2. Ammeter with 4-position selector switch.

3. Kilowatt meter

4. Kilovar meter

5. Frequency Meter

6. Power Factor Meter

D. Additional Metering

1. Where indicated on the drawings, provide a separate customer metering compartment with front hinged door.

2. Furnish and install current transformers for each meter. Current transformers shall be wired to shorting-type terminal blocks.

3. Furnish and install potential transformers including primary and secondary fuses with disconnecting means for metering as shown on the drawings.

4. The addition meter shall meet or exceed the design, construction and performance of a

Cutler/Hammer Inc.'s IQ Analyzer - 6000 series. The PM shall have Ethernet IP data communication including remote PC workstations.

5. The PM software shall be loaded onto the five (5) I&C PC workstations

5.16. SPS & ACU ANNUNCIATION SYSTEM

A. The SPS shall be provided with OIT type annunciators to monitor and display critical status, fault, and shutdown information. Two (2) distinct annunciator types shall be provided:

1. Generator Annunciator - one (1) shall be provided for the generator.

2. System Annunciator- one (1) shall be provided for the switchgear system.

B. The Annunciation System shall be provided with five (5) distinct types of annunciation points:

1. Status Points - These annunciation points shall show the status of critical system or generator set components. Status Annunciation points shall not sound the Annunciation System Horn. They shall not require acknowledgement.

2. Generator Pre-Alarm Points - These annunciation points shall show fault conditions that could jeopardize the ability of the EPS to function properly without immediate attention. Generator Pre-Alarm

Annunciation points shall sound the Annunciation System Horn. They shall require acknowledgement.

Generator Pre-Alarm Annunciation Points shall reset automatically as the alarm condition is cleared.

3. Generator Shutdown Alarm Points - These annunciation points shall show fault conditions that have caused the shutdown of one (1) or more generator sets. Generator Shutdown Annunciation points shall sound the Annunciation System Horn. They shall require acknowledgement. Generator Shutdown

Annunciation points shall cause the generator set to. shutdown and the generator main to trip open.

The generator main is then "locked out" until the cause of the shutdown is corrected, the Engine Control

Switch is placed in Off/Reset, and then placed back in auto or manual operation.

4. Utility Alarm Points - These annunciation points shall indicate utility related fault conditions. Utility annunciation points shall sound the Annunciation System Horn. They shall require acknowledgement.

5. SPS Alarm Points - These annunciation points shall indicate system wide fault conditions. SPS

Annunciation points shall sound the Annunciation System Horn. They shall require acknowledgement.

6. The Annunciation System shall be equipped with a fast pulse horn (rated 80-95 dbA at two feet), a

Horn Silence Push-button and an Acknowledge Push-button. Any Generator Pre-Alarm, Generator

Shutdown Alarm, or SPS Alarm shall cause the Alarm Horn to sound until the Horn Silence button is depressed. Any subsequent alarms shall re larms shall re-sound the horn. The display shall operate such that any alarm point shall "flash" until acknowledged. One press of the Acknowledge button shall return alarm points to "steady on" except the "first in" alarm, which shall remain flashing. A second press of the

Acknowledge button shall return the "first in" alarm point to "steady on".

C. The following Annunciator Points shall be furnished for the generator set:

1. Status Annunciation Points

a. Local Engine Control Switch Position

b. SPS Engine Control Switch Position

c. SPS Synchronization Selector Switch Position

d. Standby Power Mode

e. Generator Circuit Breaker Open/Closed

f. Engine Running/Stopped

2. Pre-Alarm Annunciation Points

a. High Coolant Temperature

b. Low Oil Pressure

c. Low Coolant Temperature

d. Engine Battery Low Voltage

e. Engine Battery High Voltage

f. Battery Charger Failure

g. Engine Low Fuel

h. Generator Failed to Synchronize

i. Local Engine Control Switch not in Auto

j. BPS Engine Control Switch not in Auto

k. BPS Synchronization Selector Switch not in Auto

l. Ground Fault Alarm

m. Communications Module Alarm

n. Rupture Basin Alarm

o. Synchronizer Block Fault

p. Low Controller Battery

3. Shutdown Alarm Points

a. Engine Overcrank

b. Engine Overspeed

c. Engine Low Oil Pressure

d. Engine High Coolant Temp

e. Engine Low Coolant Level

f. Engine Remote Emergency Shutdown

g. Generator Circuit Breaker Tripped

h. Generator Loss of Field

i. Generator Reverse Power

j. Generator Under voltage

k. Generator Over voltage

l. Generator Under frequency

m. Generator Over frequency

n. Emergency Stop

o. Ground Fault

p. Critical Low Fuel Shutdown

q. Hi Winding Temperature Trip

D. The following Annunciator Points shall be furnished for each Utility:

1. Status Annunciation Points

a. SPS Synchronization Selector Switch Position

b. Standby Power Mode

c. Utility Close Lock-out Switch Position

d. Utility Circuit Breaker Open/Closed

2. Utility Alarm Points

a. Utility Failure

b. Utility Control not in Auto

c. Utility Circuit Breaker Reverse Power

d. Utility Fail to Synchronize

e. Utility Circuit Breaker Failed to Close/Open

f. Utility Circuit Breaker Tripped

g. Utility Protective Relay Failure

E. The following Annunciator Points shall be furnished for each SPS:

1. Status Annunciation Points

a. Engine Status

b. Engine Priority

c. Master Mode Selector Switch position

d. EPS Test Switch Position

e. Load Shed Enabled

f. Load Shed Active

g. Load Shed Override

h. Gen Demand Priority Enabled

i. Gen Demand Priority Active

2. SPS Alarm Points

a. System in Emergency Mode

b. System not in Auto

c. Load Shed Override

d. Generator Bus Underfrequency

e. Master Shutdown

f. Controller Fault

g. Low Controller Battery

h. System Battery Charger Fault

5.17. SPS CONTROL, SYNCHRONIZER, POWER TRANSDUCER AND PROTECTIVE

SETTINGS

A. SPS Setting changes and adjustments password protected and easily adjustable in selectable increments.

1. Automatic/Standby Mode

a. The utility main breaker is normally closed.

b. The generator main breaker is normally open.

c. The automation is standing by to act in response to a utility failure.

d. When the utility power is lost the E/G is automatically started.

e. When the unit reaches acceptable voltage/frequency the utility main breaker is open and the E/G breaker is closed. Note, the switchgear shall also signal the plant's I&C system which will automatically open all equipment digital control outputs and when power is restored, will sequentially re-start the plant's equipment.

2. Loss of Utility Operating Mode

a. Utility Failure

i. Utility protective relaying senses utility voltage or frequency out of tolerance.

ii. The utility main breaker is opened.

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