Syn-SOLcombine10-t-0123elecsupplies.doc

Department of the Army

U.S. Army CORPS OF ENGINEERS

180 Fifth Street East, Suite 700

ST. PAUL, MN 55101-1678

22 September 2010

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items/services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR PART 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

i) Solicitation Number: W912ES-10-T-0123, this is being issued as a request for quotes (RFQ).

ii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular.

iii) This procurement will be a 100% set aside under NAICS code: 237130, Size Standard: $3,500,000.00.

iv) CLIN 0001 Electrical Materials

v) Requirements are defined as follows:

LOCK 10 DEWATERING

ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

MATERIAL SCOPE

Part 1 GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE. The work specified herein includes the selection, and delivery of electrical equipment to be used by the government during winter maintenance dewatering at Lock & Dam #10. Lock & Dam #10 will be closed for winter maintenance dewatering from December 6, 2010 to March 13, 2011. All electrical equipment shall be delivered to the site specified on or before November 1, 2010. The contractor shall be responsible for making all arrangements for delivery and for off-loading of electrical equipment and materials.

1.1.1 Provide two, 400 ampere manual transfer switches.

1.1.2 Provide two, 400 ampere panelboards with circuit breakers.

1.1.3 Provide eight, 60 ampere receptacles.

1.1.4 Provide six, 100 ampere receptacles.

1.1.5 Provide 2100 feet of cable with three #4 AWG conductors and #8 AWG equipment ground.

a. Provide 60 cable strain reliefs sized for cable provided.

1.1.6 Provide 600 feet of cable with three 250 MCM conductors and #4 AWG equipment ground.

a. Provide 24 cable strain reliefs sized for cable provided.

1.1.7 Provide 2500 feet of cable with three #1 AWG conductors and #6 AWG equipment ground.

a. Provide 52 cable strain reliefs sized for cable provided.

1.1.8 Provide 1200 feet of with three #1/0 conductors and #6 AWG equipment ground.

a. Provide 32 cable strain reliefs sized for cable provided.

1.2 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS. The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to in the text by basic designation only.

1.2.1 American National Standard (ANSI):

IEEE C2-2007 National Electrical Safety Code

1.2.2 National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA):

NEMA 250-2008 Enclosures for Electrical Equipment (1000 Volts Maximum)

NEMA AB 1-2002 Molded-Case Circuit Breakers, Molded-Case Switches and Circuit-Breaker Enclosures

NEMA PB 1-2002 Standards for Panelboards

1.2.3 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Publications:

NFPA 70-2008 National Electrical Code

1.2.4 Underwriters Laboratories:

UL 44-2005

Standard for safety Thermoset-Insulated Wires and Cables

UL 489-2009

Molded-Case Circuit Breakers, Molded-Case Switches and Circuit-Breaker Enclosures

1.2.5 US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE):

EM 385-1-1-2008Safety and Health Requirements Manual

1.3 SUBMITTALS. The Contractor shall submit the following items with their proposals.

1.3.1 Manufacturers’ cut sheets. The information shall be submitted in a single transmittal entitled “Lock #10 dewatering electrical equipment”. Equipment and material cut sheets shall be of sufficient size and quality so as to be easily read and reproduced. The following items shall be submitted:

a. Panelboards

b. Transfer Switches

c. Circuit Breakers

d. 60 ampere receptacles

e. 100 ampere receptacles

f. Cable (each size)

g. Cable strain relief (each size)

1.4 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT. The payment provided for in the contract shall constitute full compensation for furnishing all materials under the contract in a complete and acceptable manner.

1.4.1 Electrical Equipment. Payment will be made on a lump sum (LS) basis at the contract price and will constitute full compensation for all materials and delivery to include off-loading of materials to Lock & Dam #10, Electrical Equipment included in the lump sum payment shall include panelboards with circuit breakers, transfer switches, receptacles, cables and cable reliefs.

Part 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 Provide two 400 amp surface mounted manual transfer switches; transfer switches shall be rated for 480/277 VAC, three phase, four wire, 400 amperes, have short circuit rating of 18K amperes (RMS symmetrical), contain separate neutral and equipment ground buss bars. Manual transfer switch enclosure shall be NEMA 3R rated per NEMA 250, shall be designed so that the switch contacts will break before make, shall be suitable for use as service equipment when installed, shall be interlock such that the door opens only when the switch is in the off position, shall be provided with padlock provision in all three positions main, off, standby, and the door shall lockable. Basis of specification is Midwest Electric Products, Inc model number GS3464B01Ul

2.2 Provide a 400 amp surface mounted panelboard; panelboard shall be rated for 480/277 VAC, three phase, 60 hertz, four wire, 400 amperes with main circuit breaker, have short circuit rating of 18K amperes (RMS symmetrical), contain separate neutral and equipment ground buss bars. Panelboards shall comply with NEMA PB 1 and NEMA AB 1. Enclosure shall be NEMA 3R rated per NEMA 250 and shall have the capacity for the number of circuit breakers specified as follow: Install a 400 amp main circuit breaker. Install two (2) 125 amp branch breakers. Install three (2) 60 amp branch breakers. Install four (4) 50 amp breakers branch breaker. Install one (1) 45 amp breaker and install one (1) 40 amp branch breaker. Short circuit rating of circuit breakers shall be the same as panelboard. All branch circuit breakers shall be three phase and rated for motor loads. Basis of specification is Square D, I-line series panelboard type HCN.

2.3 Provide a 400 amp surface mounted panelboard; panelboard shall be rated for 480/277 VAC, three phase, 60 hertz, four wire, 400 amperes with main circuit breaker, have short circuit rating of 18K amperes (RMS symmetrical), contain separate neutral and equipment ground buss bars. Panelboards shall comply with NEMA PB 1 and NEMA AB 1. Enclosure shall be NEMA 3R rated per NEMA 250 and shall have the capacity for the number of circuit breakers specified as follow: Install a 400 amp main circuit breaker. Install one (1) 150 amp branch circuit breaker. Install one (1) 110 amp branch breaker. Install one (1) 70 amp branch circuit breaker. Install four (3) 60 amp branch circuit breakers. Install three (3) 50 amp branch circuit breakers. Install three (3) 50 amp branch circuit breakers and install two (2) 45 amp branch breaker. Short circuit rating of circuit breakers shall be the same as panelboard. All branch circuit breakers shall be rated for motor loads. Basis of specification is Square D, I-line series panelboard type HCN.

2.4 Provide eight, 60 ampere, pin and sleeve raintight receptacles; receptacles shall be rated for 600 Vac, three wire, four pole, style 2 with shell and extra pole grounding. Basis of specification is Appleton, ADR6034

2.5 Provide two, 100 ampere, pin and sleeve raintight receptacles; receptacles shall be rated for 600 Vac, three wire, four pole, style 2 with shell and extra pole grounding. Basis of specification is Appleton, ADR1034

2.6 Provide type XLPE/PVC, Low-voltage, unshielded, 600V, UL type TC-ER cable rated at 90 degrees Celsius for wet and dry locations. The cable shall be sunlight- and weather-resistant. Cable shall comply with the requirements of UL 44. Provide cable in the size and quantity as specified above. Conductors shall be annealed copper per ASTM B3 and class B stranded per ASTM B8. The conductor insulation shall be flam-retardant Cross-Linked Polyethylene (XLPE). Ground wire shall be un-insulated bare annealed copper annealed copper per ASTM B3 and class B stranded per ASTM B8. Cable jacket shall be lead-free, flame-retardant, sunlight-resistant Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC).

2.7 Provide steel liquidtight strain relief cord connectors in the quantity and as specified for each type of cable specified above.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 RESPONSIBILITIES.

3.1.1 The Contractor shall furnish and deliver to Lock #10 at location specified in paragraph 3.2 DELIVERY, the panelboards, transfer switches, receptacles, cables and cable reliefs.

3.2 DELIVERY.

3.2.1 General. On or before November 1, 2010, the Contractor shall deliver the panelboards with circuit breakers, transfer switches, receptacles, cables and cable reliefs required by the provisions of this contract to:

Lock and Dam 10

5 Lock and Dam Lane

Guttenberg, IA 52052

3.3 Acceptance. Payment for electrical equipment shall be made upon acceptance at the designated point of shipment. Within five calendar days after delivery to the designated point of shipment, the items shall be inspected by the Government. The inspection shall include an accounting of the items delivered and a visual inspection to determine any possible damage during shipment. If this inspection reveals any defects or deviations from contract requirements which could render the items unsuitable for the use intended, the Contractor shall repair or replace each identified deficiency. In the event deficiencies cannot be acceptably corrected, the equipment will be subject to rejection.

vi) Delivery date is 01 November 2010.

vii) Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial apples to this acquisition (see below and attached).

viii) Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition:

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

Evaluation of Proposals

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

Quotes shall be evaluated IAW FAR Part 13 – Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

Quotations will be evaluated using simplified acquisition procedures of FAR 13.106-2. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible contractor whose quote, conforming to the solicitation, will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. Award will be made to the lowest priced technically acceptable quote.

The following factors will be used to evaluate offers:

(i) Technical capability of the items and service quoted to meet the Government’s requirement; and

(ii) Price inclusive of options (the Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement; evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s)) if applicable.

In order for the quote to be considered technically acceptable, the Government will make a determination of technical acceptability by evaluating the following:

(i) Product description conforming to specifications in the scope of work.

The offeror shall not simply rephrase or restate the Government’s requirements, but shall provide convincing rationale to address how the Offerors intends to meet these requirements.

Options (if applicable). The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the

Government to exercise the options.

To be considered for evaluation, all Contractors may submit an electronic proposal to the following email addresses no later than the stated due date and time in block 8 of the SF 1449. Submit an electronic proposal to christopher.g.dake@usace.army.mil and patrick.j.mally@usace.army.mil. You may also deliver hand carried offers to 180 5th St East, Suite 700, St Paul, MN 55101-1678 and must be time stamped no later than the stated due date in block 8 of the SF 1449. Submission of proposals via fax will not be accepted.

Late Quotes

Proposals that are received late in accordance with FAR 52.212-1(f) will not be considered for award.

Late quotes will be considered late.

Addendum to 52.212-1(b)(5)

Terms of Express Warranty

1. The Contractor shall provide the standard commercial warranty or the warranty terms the Contractor offers to its most favorable customers, whichever is greater; however, the minimum warranty shall be one year. This excludes acts of Government negligence, acts of war and acts of nature. Any warranty offered shall be incorporated into the contract. The warranty shall include all parts, labor, transportation, and installation.

2. The contractor shall ensure each warranty includes details of the warranty duration and warranty coverage. Repairs required during the warranty period that are covered under the terms of the express warranty shall be the responsibility of the contractor providing the warranty. The Contractor and its suppliers may offer extended warranties in its quote, which may be accepted at the Government’s discretion and included in the contract award. However, the offer of additional warranties will not affect technical acceptability or favor one contractor over another.

3. The contractor’s terms of express warranty shall be incorporated into the contract award.

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

(End of provision)

ix) Offerors must submit with their offer a completed clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications or indicate current registration with the online representations and certifications application (ORCA).

x) Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial applies to this acquisition.

xi) Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition, the following FAR clauses cited in the 52.212-5 are applicable: 52.222-3, 52.222-19, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.223-9, 52.225-13, 52.232-33 – see full clause below

xii) Clause 52.232-18 Availability of funds is applicable to this acquisition.

xiii) Offers are due – not later than 01 October 2010 at 4 pm CST.

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

To assure timely and equitable evaluation of quotes, contractors must follow the instructions contained herein. The quote must be complete, self sufficient, and respond directly to the requirements of this solicitation. Quoters are encouraged to ask any questions regarding this solicitation. Technical related questions will be accepted up to 72 hours prior to the close of the solicitation. This requirement is for the acquisition of commercial items and/or services.

Submit an electronic proposal to christopher.g.dake@usace.army.mil and patrick.j.mally@usace.army.mil. You may also deliver hand carried offers to 180 5th St East, Suite 700, St Paul, MN 55101-1678 and must be time stamped no later than the stated due date in block 8 of the SF 1449.

Quote Preparation Instructions NOTE: All Contractor quotes with company identifying information (name, logo, stamp, etc…) shall be limited to the cover page only on all submitted information, including technical submittals and schedules provided with the quote.

1. Contractors shall complete blocks 12 (if applicable), 17a, 30a, 30b, and 30c on page 1 of the SF 1449. In doing so, the contractor accedes to the contract terms and conditions as written in the Solicitation, with attachments.

2. Contractors shall insert proposed unit (“UNIT PRICE”) and extended prices (“AMOUNT”) in Pricing Schedule. Please note that a price must be entered on all CLINS as partial quotations will not be accepted.

3. Offerors shall complete the fill-ins and certifications in the provisions as necessary. Specifically, the provision FAR 52.212-3 shall be returned with the proposal or acknowledge that Annual Representation and Certification at Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) are complete. Submission of the first page of ORCA is also acceptable.

4. Quoters shall provide all technical submittals and information as requested in these specific instructions.

5. Provide detailed warranty information in accordance with Addendum to 52.212-1(b)(5) in these specific instructions.

6. Prior to award contractor must be registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database at http://www.ccr.gov.

7. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, as part of the Federal Government, is tax exempt. Federal Tax ID#62-1642142.

Electronic Quote Format All quote information shall be provided on, or formatted to, standard paper size.

Electronic proposals provided via e-mail shall be submitted in Microsoft Word or Excel format or Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) as applicable. WINZIP (.zip) files cannot be accepted as they are routinely blocked by the domain firewall. It may be necessary to send multiple emails to keep the e-mail within the firewall size of 8MB. Quotes sent in multiple e-mails shall be numbered to include the total sent, for example “E-mail 2 of 6.”

For any questions regarding this solicitation, e-mail is the preferred method. E-mail questions to, christopher.g.dake@usace.army.mil with a courtesy copy to Patrick.j.mally@usace.army.mil See attached document for further explanation