125VDC Battery Upgrade Specification - 3.docx

PURCHASE OF A 125VDC BATTERY SYSTEM

LOWER GRANITE LOCK AND DAM

POMEROY, WA 99347

1. GENERAL INFORMATION:

1.1. Description: This is a supply contract to procure a 125VDC battery system complete with seismic battery rack(s), spare parts, and all accessories as specified, for installation by the Government. Parts not specifically mentioned which are necessary, or which are regularly furnished to provide a complete functional unit, must be provided. All materials shall conform to the “Buy American Act”.

1.2. Objective: Furnish one (1) 125VDC Battery System (Battery System) designed to work within the geometry of the Lower Granite Lock and Dam Powerhouse (Lower Granite) battery room. The Contractor shall provide all materials, equipment, and testing necessary as specified below to meet the objective. All workmanship, and material, unless specifically exempt, shall be in accordance with all codes (Federal, State or Local) having jurisdiction. The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to in the text by the basic designation only:

a. IEEE 450: Recommended Practice for Maintenance, Testing, and Replacement of Vented Lead-Acid Batteries for Stationary Applications

b. IEEE 484: Recommended Practice for Installation Design and Implementation of Vented Lead-Acid Batteries for Stationary Applications

1.3. Period of Performance: All work under this scope must be completed not later than 28 May 2026, to include optional item 0001(5.0).

1.3.1. Delivery Schedule: The Contractor shall deliver the complete 125VDC Battery System F.O.B Destination, ready for installation by the Government not later than (NLT) 120 days after contract award.

1.4. MILESTONE REVIEWS: The Contractor shall submit the following in the timelines specified for Government approval:

a. Shop Drawings (2.14): Submit NLT 90 calendar days following contract award:

1. Drawings of the Seismic Battery Racks and Barriers

b. Product Data: Submit NLT 60 calendar days following contract award:

1. Batteries

2. Seismic Battery Racks

3. Battery Terminal Cover

4. Spill Barrier and absorbent

5. Accessories and Spare Parts

c. Design Data and Certificates: Submit NLT 90 calendar days after contract award:

1. Battery Hydrogen Concentration Calculation

2. Certification of compliance for the Seismic Battery Racks

d. Inspection and Testing: The Contractor shall perform a 10-hour battery capacity test and factory capacity test prior to shipment to the delivery location. The batteries must not be shipped until they have passed the capacity test, and the test report has been approved by the Government.

1. The capacity test procedures must be submitted to the Government a minimum of 30 days prior to testing for approval.

2. The capacity test must conform to IEEE 450 and must include but is not limited to:

a. Initial conditions

b. 10-hour test length

c. Discharge rate of a constant current load equal to the manufacturer’s 10-hour rating for all cells.

3. The factory capacity test report must be submitted to the Government within 15 days after completion of tests.

1.5. Acceptance: Acceptance of the Battery System will be at the delivery location. Final acceptance of the furnished equipment will not be given until the Contractor has successfully completed all tests and after all defects in material have been corrected. Correction or replacement requirements identified during testing prior to acceptance shall be at no cost to the Government.

1.6. Delivery: The Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining the Battery System’s condition to the delivery location below (1.6.1.). Upon receipt, the Government will appraise the Battery System for quantity, damage in transit, and possible substitution or fraud. Delivery must take place during Lower Granite normal working hours, 8:00am – 2:00pm Monday - Thursday except for Federal holidays. There is no one on site to accept Friday deliveries.

1.6.1. Lower Granite Lock and Dam Pomeroy, WA 99347

2. SYSTEM PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:

2.1. The battery must be an ungrounded, lead-acid plante, vented type station batteries for the 125-volt system, be identical make and model to each other and must meet or exceed the nominal C10 amp hour capacity (10-hour rate) of 2553 amp-hours.

2.2. The battery must be suitable for operation in a hydroelectric powerhouse.

2.3. The battery must consist of 58 cells be rated greater than or equal to 2553 amp-hour and consist for the 125-volt system.

2.4. The nominal cell voltage must be 2.00VDC with a floating voltage of 2.33VDC.

2.5. The end of duty cycle minimum cell voltage must be 1.80VDC/cell.

2.6. Battery cells must have a proven design life of 25 years. Full warranty must be a minimum of two years, with the remaining years to be pro-rated to the end of the design life period.

2.7. Battery Minimum Requirements:

a. The battery must be rated greater than or equal to 2553 amp-hour and consist of 58 cells for the 125-volt system.

b. Must be fully charged at delivery.

c. Battery banks must be supplied with all necessary insulated inter-cell connectors and terminal lugs, bolts and plates necessary for the complete assembly.

d. Inter-cell connectors must be fully insulated copper conductors of adequate ampacity.

e. Each battery cell must be supplied fitted with an adhesive equipment nameplate.

f. Each battery bank must be supplied with a set of large adhesive numbers which will be applied on site to identify each cell (sequentially) in the bank.

g. Disassembled components must be able to be easily transported and assembled by hand.

h. Cell containers must be transparent.

i. Cell containers must not exceed 13 by 21 inches in width and length.

j. Battery cells must be compatible with the existing monitoring system at Lower Granite. The existing monitoring system is Eagle Eye Vigilant type system.

k. Battery terminals and post must be covered to insulate the terminal or post from accidental contact with any other object. Cover must be clear so posts can be checked for corrosion without removal.

2.8. Seismic Battery Rack Minimum Requirements:

a. Battery racks, including anchors, must be as per IEEE 484 paragraph 5.3 and IEEE 693 using a seismic qualification level of ‘Moderate’.

b. Must be of the horizontal, single-tier, double-row step rack assembly based on space availability with minimum space between racks of 36 inches or less than 6 inches if space to wall from face of rack is not maintainable at 36 inches.

2.9. Plate Construction Minimum Requirements:

a. Positive plates must be of pure lead. Pasted-plate lead alloy grid type positive plates will NOT be accepted.

b. Negative plates must be pasted grid type.

c. Separator must be of low resistance type.

d. Must include remote pendant for the lift control system.

2.10. Cell Construction Minimum Requirements:

a. Cell container and lid must be clear, styrene acrylonitrile (SAN plastic, with flame retardant jar covers.

2.11. Electrolyte:

The electrolyte must have a specific gravity within the range of 1.21 and 1.24 at 77 degrees F

2.12. Spill Barrier and Absorbent Minimum Requirements:

a. Must be minimum 16-gauge steel or as otherwise approved.

b. Minimum 4 inches in height

c. Galvanized or PVC coated

d. Liners and absorbent must be approved for battery acid

e. Must be capable of neutralizing a spill from the largest lead acid battery to a pH between 7.0 and 9.0

f. When placed within the spill barriers the absorbent must cover the floor to a depth of 1 to 3 inches

2.13. Accessories and Spare Parts: The batteries must be furnished with the manufacturer's standard recommended accessories including but not limited to the following :

a. All associated lead-plated copper intercell and terminal connectors plus six (6) additional connectors for spares

b. Acid-resistant cell numerals

c. One (1) thermometer with holder

d. Special tools as required by the manufacturer for maintenance

e. Battery terminal covers, including twelve (12) extra covers for future replacement

f. One (1) safety kit with a disposal capacity recommended by the manufacturer

g. Twelve (12) - Spark arrestor caps

h. One (1) lifting tool compatible with a gantry crane hook and provided battery cells

2.14. Shop Drawings:

a. CAD Drawings: Drawings must be provided to show the Battery System layout, to include the seismic battery racks and barriers, with respect to the layout of the battery room floor, dimensions, install processes and operation processes.

b. CAD Modeling: 3D CAD models must be provided to show the Batty System layout with respect to the layout of the battery room floor.

3. Deliverables: Contractor prepared documents shall be comprehensive in both content and presentation that presents brevity, clarity, and precision in reporting. Text, maps, figures, charts, and illustrations shall have no typographical errors, inconsistent data or misspelled words.

3.1. As-Built Drawings: One (1) complete hardcopy and one (1) complete electronic copy in portable document format (PDF).

3.2. Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Data: The Contractor must provide two (2) complete bound hardcopies and one (1) complete electronic copy of Operation and Maintenance Manuals (O&M). O&M data shall be specifically applicable to this contract and a complete and concise depiction of the provided equipment, product, or system, stressing and enhancing the importance of system interactions, troubleshooting, and long-term preventative maintenance and operation. At a minimum the package shall have the following data:

a. Certified copies of the battery capacity test reports of the factory test.

b. Procedures for battery disposal.

c. Chemical data sheets for the batteries and data sheets for all battery system components.

d. Detailed instructions on proper equalize and float charging procedures for the batteries.

e. Detailed installation and maintenance procedures.

f. List of and identification of provided tools and spare parts.

g. Contact information for the battery manufacturer and supply contractor.

4. Training: The Contractor must provide instruction on the maintenance and operation of the Battery System. One (1) session must focus on equipment and maintenance (3-hours), and two (2) sessions must focus on equipment operation (3-hours). All training manuals, slides, and other materials must be submitted 30-days prior to the date training is scheduled to occur.

5. OPTION ITEM 0001: The Contractor must dispose of or recycle replaced equipment and components following Government install of the new 125VDC Battery System. Disposal of hazardous, universal, and non-hazardous waste material shall be in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and local laws, regulations and ordinances which have jurisdiction. Waste shall be reduced by recycling, reusing, or reprocessing to the maximum extent practicable. The Contractor shall provide written Certificates of Disposal/Destruction (COD) to the Environmental Compliance Coordinator (ECC) at Lower Granite. The information provided shall delineate a clear audit trail. Copies of all legally required executed disposal documents shall be provided to the Government within 30 days of original document generation or within timeframe requirements allowable by 40 CFR Part 761 and 49 CFR Part 100-185 where applicable.

5.1. Work Schedule: Removal and disposal of replaced equipment and components shall be completed within 60-days following the new Battery System install by the Government. The Government will notify the Contractor within ten (10) working days following the completion of the Battery System install to schedule the old battery waste removal. The Contractor must provide a copy of the draft Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest (UHWM) to the Government representative via e-mail.

5.2. Following the loading of waste on the Contractor's vehicle and departure from the Government site, title, responsibility, and risk of loss for the waste shall pass from the Government to the Contractor, and the Contractor shall defend, indemnify, and hold the Government harmless for any subsequent damage, expense, loss, fines, or other liability connected with the waste, including but not limited to adverse effects on the environment.

6. Warranty: Contractor shall provide the commercial furnished equipment warranties, including the body and all other parts and components required herein, against parts failure or malfunction due to design, construction or installation errors, defective workmanship, and missing or incorrect parts, for a minimum period of 24-months from date of acceptance. Component parts not manufactured by Contractor will be warranted the length of the respective manufacturers' warranty or a minimum of one-year, inclusive. If Contractor receives from any supplier additional guarantees overall, or any component of the Battery System, the purchasing Government agency shall receive corresponding warranty benefits. The warranty coverage shall begin when the purchasing Government agency accepts the hoist system.

7. Safety Requirements: The contractor must comply with the latest on-line version Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements and all applicable Federal, State, and local safety codes and practices. It is the contractor's responsibility to ensure public safety during the entire duration of the contract. Necessary signs, barriers, warning devices, etc. must be maintained by the contractor at the contractor's expense. Contractor employees must comply with the minimum working attire and PPE requirements as stated in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements (Safety Manual EM 385-1-1, current version). The Contractor shall bear sole responsibility of taking all appropriate actions necessary to prevent accidents, injuries to individuals and damage to property in and around the work area.

8. General Security Requirements and Guidance: The security requirements described below apply to all contract personnel, including prime contractor and 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 COR or KO. Contract personnel are critical to the overall security and safety of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' 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 5 business days from the completion of training, the Contractor shall provide written documentation 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 any Federal installation or Operating Project area. Additionally, all contract personnel shall comply with Force Protection Condition (FPCON) measures, Random Antiterrorism Measures (RAM), and Health Protection Condition (HPCON) measures. 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 my implement security changes that affect contract personnel. The Contractor shall ensure all contract personnel are aware of their security responsibilities, including site-specific requirements identified in local policies and procedures. Contractor personnel are prohibited from possessing weapons, firearms, or ammunition, on themselves or within their Contractor-owned or privately owned vehicle while in the delivery of this contract.

9. 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 U.S. shall be vetted by the installation/facility Provost Marshal/Directorate of Emergency Services/Security Office using the National Crime Information Center-Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB). Contractor 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 COR, as needed. Contract personnel who receive keys, access cards, or lock combinations that provide access to government- owned property shall comply with local key and lock control procedures.

10. Suspicious Activity Reporting (iWatch, Corps Watch, See Something, Say Something) Training: All contract and subcontractor personnel shall receive initial and annual refresher training on the local suspicious activity reporting program. This locally developed training provides contract personnel with general information on suspicious behavior, and guidance on reporting suspicious activity to the COR, security representative or law enforcement entity.

11. Escorting in classified and/or sensitive areas: In accordance with the 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.

12. 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 (http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify) (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). When contracts are with individuals, the individuals will be required to complete a I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, and submit it to the KO to become part of the official contract file.