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Request for Quote #3PA4J00600 Transfer Switches

CAL FIRE

05/05/2025

Request for Quote

Date: 05/05/2025

Enclosed is a Request for Quote (RFQ) Package #1PA4A00206, for the procurement of Transfer Switches. Please refer to the attached specification page for the Transfer Switches for use by CAL FIRE’s Sonoma Air Attack Base in Santa Rosa, CA, in Sonoma County.

Please submit the following completed documents, or your bid may be rejected:

· Transfer Switches Cost Quote Sheet

· Product Specifications

· State of California Small Business (SB) / Disabled Veterans Business Enterprise (DVBE) Certification (if applicable)

· Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Declaration (DGS PD 843) (if applicable)

· California STD. 204, Payee Data Record

· Copy of California Department of Tax and Fee Administration Seller’s Permit

· CAL FIRE-720, DARFUR Contracting Act Vendor Certification

· Bidder Declaration (GSPD-05-106)

· CalRecycle Form 74, Postconsumer Recycled-Content Certification

The Non-IT Goods General Provisions are incorporated herein by reference, (DGS PD 401 NITGP, revised 02/20/2025).

Please refer to the attached Bidder Instructions (DGS PD-451, revised 11/09/2011), for instructions on how to provide a responsive bid.

Submission of all required RFQ documents must be received by 5:00 pm on May 16, 2025, via email.

If you have any questions or should you need any clarifying information concerning this RFQ, please let me know.

Kamarrian Jordan (KJ) Procurement Analyst CAL FIRE - Business Services Office E-Mail:

kamarrian.jordan@fire.ca.gov

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - NATURAL RESOURCES AGENCY Gavin Newsom, Governor

DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION

Website: www.fire.ca.gov

“The Department of Forestry and Fire Protection serves and safeguards the people and protects the property and resources of California.”

Transfer Switches Specifications

SCOPE

This specification sets forth the requirements for the Transfer Switches needed at CAL FIRE’s Sonoma Air Attack Base in Santa Rosa. The specified Transfer Switches will be replacing existing a GE Type AJ Switchboard “MS”.

SPECIFICATIONS

Combo PG&E pull section, meter, main, and distribution

· 600 amp

· C.U. bus

· 240 Delta / 120v 3 phase 4 wire

· Nema 3R

· 42 KAIC fully rated

· Two (2) 200amp 3 pole Brkr

· One (1) 90amp 3 pole Brkr

· One (1) 40amp 3 pole Brkr

New Combo Switchboard “MSA” Panel, M.T.S., and Camlock

· 400 amp

· C.U. Bus

· 240 Delta / 120v 3 phase 4 wire

· Nema 3R

· 10 KAIC Fully rated

· 400 amp 3 pole manual transfer switch

· Q.L.P Cam Lock

· Two (2) 175amp 3 pole Brkr

· One (1) 100 amp 3 pole Brkr

· One (1) 60 amp 3 pole Brkr

· One (1) 30 amp 3 pole Brkr

ACTION SUBMITTALS:

· Product Data: For each type of product.

· Include construction details, material descriptions, dimensions of individual components and profiles, and finishes for transfer switches.

· Include rated capacities, operating characteristics, electrical characteristics, and accessories.

· Shop Drawings:

· Include plans, elevations, sections, details showing minimum clearances, conductor entry provisions, gutter space, and installed features and devices.

· Include material lists for each switch specified.

· Single-Line Diagram: Show connections between transfer switch, power sources, and load; and show interlocking provisions for each combined transfer switch and bypass/isolation switch.

· Riser Diagram: Show interconnection wiring between transfer switches, bypass/isolation switches, annunciators, and control panels.

INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS:

· Qualification Data: For testing agency.

· Seismic Qualification Data: Certificates, for transfer switches, accessories, and components, from manufacturer.

· Basis for Certification: Indicate whether withstand certification is based on actual test of assembled components or on calculation.

· Dimensioned Outlined Drawings of Equipment Unit: Identify center of gravity and locate and describe mounting and anchorage provisions.

· Detailed description of equipment anchorage devices on which the certification is based and their installation requirements.

· Field quality-control reports.

CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS:

· Operation and Maintenance Data: For each type of product to include in emergency, operation, and maintenance manuals.

· Features and operating sequences, both automatic and manual.

· List of all factory settings of relays; provide relay-setting and calibration instructions, including software, where applicable.

QUALITY ASSURANCE:

· Testing Agency Qualifications: Accredited by NETA

· Testing Agency's Field Supervisor: Certified by NETA to supervise on-site testing

FIELD CONDITIONS:

· Interruption of Existing Electrical Service: Do not interrupt electrical service to facilities occupied by CAL FIRE unless permitted under the following conditions and then only after arranging to provide temporary electrical service. Notify Owner no fewer than 7 days in advance of proposed interruption of electrical service. Do not proceed with interruption of electrical service without Owner's written permission.

WARRANTY:

· Manufacturer's Warranty: Manufacturer agrees to repair or replace components of transfer switch or transfer switch components that fail in materials or workmanship within specified warranty period.

· Warranty Period: Two years from date of Substantial Completion.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:

· Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories:

· Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70, by a qualified testing agency, and marked for intended location and application.

· Comply with NEMA ICS 1.

· Comply with NFPA 99.

· Comply with NFPA 110.

· Comply with UL 1008 unless the requirements of these Specifications are stricter.

· Indicated Current Ratings: Apply as defined in UL 1008 for continuous loading and total system transfer, including tungsten filament lamp loads not exceeding 30 percent of switch ampere rating, unless otherwise indicated.

· Tested Fault-Current Closing and Short-Circuit Ratings: Adequate for duty imposed by protective devices at installation locations in Project under the fault conditions indicated, based on testing according to UL 1008.

· Where transfer switch includes internal fault-current protection, rating of switch and trip unit combination shall exceed indicated fault-current value at installation location.

· Short time withstand capability for three cycles.

· Repetitive Accuracy of Solid-State Controls: All settings shall be plus or minus 2 percent or better over an operating temperature range of minus 20 to plus 70 deg C.

· Resistance to Damage by Voltage Transients: Components shall meet or exceed voltage-surge withstand capability requirements when tested according to IEEE C62.62. Components shall meet or exceed voltage-impulse withstand test of NEMA ICS 1.

· Electrical Operation: Accomplish by a non-fused, momentarily energized solenoid or electric motor operated mechanism. Switches for emergency or standby purposes shall be mechanically and electrically interlocked in both directions to prevent simultaneous connection to both power sources unless closed transition.

SERVICE-RATED TRANSFER SWITCH:

· Comply with UL 869A and UL 489.

· Provide terminals for bonding the grounding electrode conductor to the grounded service conductor

· In systems with a neutral, the bonding connection shall be on the neutral bus.

· Provide removable link for temporary separation of the service and load grounded conductors

· Neutral Switching: Where four-pole switches are indicated, provide neutral pole switched simultaneously with phase poles.

· Neutral Terminal: Solid and fully rated unless otherwise indicated.

· Oversize Neutral: Ampacity and switch rating of neutral path through units indicated for oversize neutral shall be double the nominal rating of circuit in which switch is installed.

· Heater: Equip switches exposed to outdoor temperatures and humidity, and other units indicated, with an internal heater. Provide thermostat within enclosure to control heater.

· Battery Charger: For generator starting batteries:

· Float type rated 2A.

· Ammeter to display charging current.

· Fused ac inputs and dc outputs.

· Factory Wiring: Train and bundle factory wiring and label, consistent with Shop Drawings, by color-code or by numbered or lettered wire and cable with printed markers at terminations.

· Designated Terminals: Pressure type, suitable for types and sizes of field wiring indicated.

· Power-Terminal Arrangement and Field-Wiring Space: Suitable for top, side, or bottom entrance of feeder conductors as indicated

· Control Wiring: Equipped with lugs suitable for connection to terminal strips

· Accessible via front access

· Enclosures: General-purpose NEMA 250, Type 3R, complying with NEMA ICS 6 and UL 508

NONAUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCHES:

· Acceptable Manufacturers:

· Square D by Schneider Electric

· Eaton

· Siemens

· General Electric

· Or equivalent

· Electrically Operated: Electrically actuated by push buttons designated "Normal Source" and "Alternative Source." Switch shall be capable of transferring load in either direction with either or both sources energized.

· Pilot Lights: Indicate source to which load is connected

· Source-Available Indicating Lights: Supervise sources via transfer-switch normal- and alternative-source sensing circuits.

· Normal Power Supervision: Green light with nameplate engraved "Normal Source Available

· Emergency Power Supervision: Red light with nameplate engraved "Alternative Source Available."

· Unassigned Auxiliary Contacts: Switch shall have one set of normally closed contacts for each switch position, rated 10 A at 240-V ac.

· Switch Characteristics: Designed for continuous-duty repetitive transfer of full- rated current between active power sources

· Contacts: Silver composition or silver alloy for load-current switching.

· Conductor Connectors: Suitable for use with conductor material and sizes.

· Material: Hard-drawn copper, 98 percent conductivity.

· Main and Neutral Lugs: Mechanical type.

· Ground Lugs and Bus-Configured Terminators: Mechanical type.

· Ground bar.

· Connectors shall be marked for conductor size and type according to UL 1008.

SOURCE QUALITY CONTROL:

· Factory Tests: Test and inspect components, assembled switches, and associated equipment according to UL 1008. Ensure proper operation. Check transfer time and voltage, frequency, and time-delay settings for compliance with specified requirements. Perform dielectric strength test complying with NEMA ICS 1.

· For each of the tests required by UL 1008, performed on representative devices, for emergency systems. Include results of test for the following conditions:

· Overvoltage.

· Undervoltage.

· Loss of supply voltage.

· Reduction of supply voltage.

· Alternative supply voltage or frequency is at minimum acceptable values.

· Temperature rise.

· Dielectric voltage-withstand; before and after short-circuit test.

· Overload.

· Contact opening.

· Endurance.

· Short circuit.

· Short-time current capability.

· Receptacles withstand capability.

· Insulating base and supports damage.

INSTALLATION:

· Control Panel Mounting: Flush in wall unless otherwise indicated

· Identify components

· Set field-adjustable intervals and delays, relays, and engine exerciser clock

· Comply with NECA 1

CONNECTIONS:

· Wiring to Remote Components:

· Match type and number of cables and conductors to generator sets, control, and communication requirements of transfer switches as recommended by manufacturer. Increase raceway sizes at no additional cost to CAL FIRE if necessary to accommodate required wiring.

· Wiring Method:

· Install cables in raceways and cable trays except within electrical enclosures. Conceal raceway and cables except in unfinished spaces.

· Comply with requirements for raceways

· Wiring within Enclosures:

· Bundle, lace, and train conductors to terminal points with no excess and without exceeding manufacturer's limitations on bending radii.

· Ground equipment.

· Connect wiring.

· Connect twisted pair cable.

· Route and brace conductors according to manufacturer's written instructions and requirements in drawing and specifications. Do not obscure manufacturer's markings and labels.

· Brace and support equipment.

· Final connections to equipment shall be made with liquid tight, flexible metallic conduit no more than 18 inches (457 mm) in length.

FIELD QUALITY CONTROL:

· Tests and Inspections

· After installing equipment, test for compliance with requirements according to NETA ATS

· Visual and Mechanical Inspection

· Compare equipment nameplate data with Drawings and Specifications.

· Inspect physical and mechanical condition.

· Inspect anchorage, alignment, grounding, and required clearances.

· Verify unit is clean.

· Verify appropriate lubrication on moving current-carrying parts and on moving and sliding surfaces.

· Verify manual transfer warnings are attached and visible.

· Verify tightness of all control connections.

· Inspect bolted electrical connections for high resistance using one of the following methods, or both:

· Use of low-resistance ohmmeter.

· Verify tightness of accessible bolted electrical connections by calibrated torque- wrench method according to manufacturer's published data.

· Perform manual transfer operation.

· Verify positive mechanical interlocking between normal and alternate sources.

· Perform visual and mechanical inspection of surge arresters.

· Inspect control power transformers.

· Inspect for physical damage, cracked insulation, broken leads, tightness of connections, defective wiring, and overall general condition.

· Verify that primary and secondary fuse or circuit-breaker ratings match Drawings.

· Verify correct functioning of draw out disconnecting contacts, grounding contacts, and interlocks.

· Electrical Tests include Perform insulation-resistance tests on all control wiring with respect to ground. Perform a contact/pole-resistance test. Compare measured values with manufacturer's acceptable values. Verify settings and operation of control devices. Calibrate and set all relays and timers.

· Verify correct operation and timing of the following functions:

· Normal source voltage-sensing and frequency-sensing relays.

· Engine start sequence.

· Time delay on transfer.

· Alternative source voltage-sensing and frequency-sensing relays.

· Automatic transfer operation.

· Interlocks and limit switch function.

· Time delay and retransfer on normal power restoration.

· Engine cool-down and shutdown feature.

· Measure insulation resistance phase-to-phase and phase-to-ground with insulation resistance tester. Include external annunciation and control circuits. Use test voltages and procedure recommended by manufacturer. Comply with manufacturer's specified minimum resistance.

· Check for electrical continuity of circuits and for short circuits.

· Inspect for physical damage, proper installation and connection, and integrity of barriers, covers, and safety features.

· Verify that manual transfer warnings are properly placed.

· Perform manual transfer operation.

· After energizing circuits, perform each electrical test for transfer switches stated in NETA ATS and demonstrate interlocking sequence and operational function for each switch at least three times.

· Simulate power failures of normal source to automatic transfer switches and retransfer from emergency source with normal source available.

· Simulate loss of phase-to-ground voltage for each phase of normal source.

· Verify time-delay settings.

· Verify pickup and dropout voltages by data readout or inspection of control settings.

· Test bypass/isolation unit functional modes and related automatic transfer-switch operations.

· Ground-Fault Tests: Coordinate with testing of ground-fault protective devices for power delivery from both sources.

· Verify grounding connections and locations and ratings of sensors.

· Coordinate test with generator and run them concurrently.

· Report results of tests and inspections in writing.

· Record adjustable relay settings and measured insulation and contact resistances and time delays.

· Attach a label or tag to each tested component indicating satisfactory completion of tests.

· Transfer switches will be considered defective if they do not pass tests and inspections.

· Remove and replace malfunctioning units and retest as specified above.

· Prepare test and inspection reports.

DEMONSTRATION:

· Prepare test and inspection reports.

· Engage a factory-authorized service representative to train Owner's maintenance personnel to adjust, operate, and maintain transfer switches and related equipment.

· Training shall include testing ground-fault protective devices and instructions to determine when the ground-fault system shall be retested. Include instructions on where ground-fault sensors are located and how to avoid negating the ground- fault protection scheme during testing and circuit modifications.

INQUIRES/ QUESTIONS

Written questions, comments, and concerns must be submitted to Kamarrian.Jordan@fire.ca.gov and received by 2PM PST on 5/14/2025 CAL FIRE’s response to all written questions, comments or concerns will be provided by 4PM PST on 5/15/2025. Any questions or concerns submitted after the scheduled time; CAL FIRE will attempt to address but cannot guarantee a response.

AMENDMENTS

CAL FIRE reserves the right to execute written amendments to increase or decrease for goods, time, and or money while remining within the Scope of Work of the original solicitation, and upon mutual consent with the awarded bidder.

Request for Quote #1PA4A00206 Transfer Switches

CAL FIRE

05/05/2025

COST QUOTE SHEET

Cost Quote for RFQ # 1PA4A00206 for Transfer Switches. Please include a detailed breakdown of costs with this bid:

Transfer Switchboard 600Amp Main Service

Transfer Switchboard 400Amp Service Panel

California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection Sonoma Air Attack Base 2235 Airport Blvd.

Santa Rosa, CA, 95403 Attn: Michael Rossi

Proposed Product Description (Make and Model)

Pricing quoted must be valid for a minimum of 60 days, after the date of signature.

Submitted by (Signature): ______________________________ Date:_______________

Name (Print):

Title:

Company Name:

Company Address:

Telephone Number:

Email Address:

CA Seller’s Permit Number:

CA SB/DVBE Certification Number:

Only bids quoted on CAL FIRE’s Cost Quote Sheet will be considered. Bids submitted referencing attachments which include legal terms and conditions that conflict with the State's General Provisions shall be considered non- responsive and will be rejected.

The “Cost Quote Sheet” will be used solely for computing the cost as a fair and equitable formula to determine the low bidder and is not binding on the contracting agency. However, the actual costs quoted in the cost sheet shall be binding for the term of the Agreement.

This solicitation shall be awarded on an "All or None" basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all administrative and technical requirements, terms, and conditions of this solicitation. In the event of a tie, a coin toss will be a permissible tiebreaker. Such event will be conducted by the procurement official and observed by a state employee as a witness.

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