W912HN-16-R-0023.pdf

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

This notice is being posted as an avenue to provide Request for Quotes, W912HN-16-R-0023.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information in this notice. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT

CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATION; QUOTES ARE BEING REQUESTED AND A WRITTEN

SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. This is an unrestricted solicitation. The NAICS code is 238290 with a small business size standard of $15 Million. This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-88.

Basis for Award: The award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable quote, with a responsibility determination per FAR 9.104. This is in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Items.

The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation.

W912HN-16-R-0023

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Project Mobilization

FOB: Destination

NET AMT

Replace Low Voltage Switchgear #1

DO NOT BID THIS CLIN. SEE SUBCLINS 0002AA AND 0002AB

0002AA 1 Project Switchgear #1 Demolition

0002AB 1 Project Switchgear #1 Installation

Replace Low Voltage Switchgear #2

DO NOT BID THIS CLIN. SEE SUBCLINS 0003AA AND 0003AB

0003AA 1 Project Switchgear #2 Demolition

0003AB 1 Project Switchgear #2 Installation

Replace Motor Control Centers #1 (U10)

DO NOT BID THIS CLIN. SEE SUBCLINS 0004AA AND 0004AB

0004AA 1 Project MCC #1 (U10) Demolition

0004AB 1 Project MCC #1 (U10) Installation

Replace Motor Control Centers #6 (U16)

DO NOT BID THIS CLIN. SEE SUBCLINS 0005AA AND 0005AB

0005AA 1 Project MCC #6 (U16) Demolition

0005AB 1 Project MCC #6 (U16) Installation

Replace Motor Control Centers #7 (U23)

DO NOT BID THIS CLIN. SEE SUBCLINS 0006AA AND 0006AB

0006AA 1 Project MCC #7 (U23) Demolition

0006AB 1 Project MCC #7 (U23) Installation

Replace Motor Control Centers #8 (U25)

DO NOT BID THIS CLIN. SEE SUBCLINS 0007AA AND 0007AB

0007AA 1 Project MCC #8 (U25) Demolition

0007AB 1 Project MCC #8 (U25) Installation

Replace Motor Control Centers #9 (U26)

DO NOT BID THIS CLIN. SEE SUBCLINS 0008AA AND 0008AB

0008AA 1 Project MCC #9 (U26) Demolition

0008AB 1 Project MCC #9 (U26) Installation

OPTION Replace Motor Control Centers #10 (U31)

DO NOT BID THIS CLIN. SEE SUBCLINS 0009AA AND 0009AB

0009AA 1 Project OPTION MCC #10 (U31) Demolition

0009AB 1 Project OPTION MCC #10 (U31) Installation

OPTION Replace 120 VAC Switchboard

DO NOT BID THIS CLIN. SEE SUBCLINS 0010AA AND 0010AB

0010AA 1 Project OPTION 120 VAC Switchboard Demolition

0010AB 1 Project OPTION 120 VAC Switchboard Installation

OPTION Replace 125 VDC Switchboard

DO NOT BID THIS CLIN. SEE SUBCLINS 0011AA AND 0011AB

0011AA 1 Project OPTION 125 VDC Switchboard Demolition

0011AB 1 Project OPTION 125 VDC Switchboard Installation

0012 1 Job As-Built Drawings

0013 1 Job Installation Demobilization

BID SCHEDULE SUMMARY

**round all priced line items (0001 through 0013) to two (2) decimal places**

TOTAL QUOTE (Items 0001-0013) $__________________________

NOTES FOR CONTRACT LINE ITEM (CLIN) SCHEDULE

NOTE NO. 1. Offerors must insert a price on all numbered items of the CLIN Schedule (Both Unit Prices and CLIN Totals). Failure to do so will disqualify the Offeror.

NOTE NO. 2. All proposals SHALL be submitted on copies of the latest Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) schedules as published in the solicitation or the latest amendment thereto.

CONTRACTOR: ______________________________________________________

DUNS NO.: ______________________________________________________

CAGE CODE: ______________________________________________________

TAX ID NO.: ______________________________________________________

E-MAIL: ______________________________________________________

PHONE NO.: ______________________________________________________

NOTES TO OFFEROR

Note 1: Proposals shall meet the specifications in the Statement of Work to be eligible for an award.

PARTIES INTERESTED IN RESPONDING TO THIS RFQ may submit their Proposal in accordance with standard commercial practice (i.e. Proposal form, letterhead, etc.) and MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: Solicitation number; offeror's complete mailing and remittance addresses; discount terms, DUNS number, and Tax Identification Number. Any prospective awardee shall be registered and active in the SAM database prior to any award of a contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchasing agreement resulting from this solicitation. Offerors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the Internet at http://www.acquisition.gov or by calling 866-606-8220

Note 2: All questions are to be submitted via Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet.

Note 3: The Taxpayer Identification Number may be used by the Government to collect and report on any delinquent amounts arising out of the contractor’s relationship with the Government.

Note 4: The completed Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (FAR 52.212-3) or Notation that company is registered in SAM (https://www.sam.gov) must be submitted along with each Proposal.

Note 5: Submit a Subcontracting Plan in accordance with FAR 52.219-9 Alt I (FOR LARGE BUSINESSES ONLY) with proposal submission.

Note 6: Submit Current Financial Statement with proposal submission.

Note 7: Utilize Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) included at end of solicitation as Attachment 1, in accordance with FAR 52.212-2

Note 8: Sub CLINs 0009AA, 0009AB, 0010AA, 0010AB, 0011AA, and 0011AB are optional line items. The Government may exercise each option within 90 days after the date of the contract, as expressed in FAR clause 52.217-7.

Note 9: SCA Wage Determination 05-2135 revision 18 dated 01/05/2016 applies to this RFQ.

Wage determinations are found at www.wdol.gov.

Note 10: This acquisition will utilize Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items pursuant to FAR 13.5

ELECTRONIC PROPOSAL SUBMISSION IS REQUIRED THROUGH THE WEBSITE

LISTED BELOW. ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION SENT VIA EMAIL OR FACSIMILE WILL

NOT BE ACCEPTED. HAND CARRIED PROPOSAL SUBMISSION IS NOT AUTHORIZED.

DIRECTIONS FOR SUBMITTING PROPOSALS

In an effort to reduce paperwork and reduce cost, all proposals shall be submitted electronically.

All submissions shall be in Adobe PDF format. The Price Proposal and Technical Submission (including PPQs) shall be submitted as “separate” single files. Offerors may use compressions utility software such as WinZip or PKZip to reduce file size and facilitate transmission.

Title the file(s) in the following format:

W912HN-16-R-0023_COMPANY NAME_VOLUME I

W912HN-16-R-0023_COMPANY NAME_VOLUME II

Submit the Price and Technical proposals electronically via the AMRDEC SAFE website at:

https://safe.amrdec.army.mil/SAFE/ . At the AMRDEC SAFE website select the link: I do not have a CAC or this machine is not configured to read my CAC and I would like to access SAFE as a Guest User, to register, access the site and submit your proposal(s). [Note: It has been reported that documents are more quickly uploaded into the AMRDEC SAFE website when using a Firefox web browser. The Government cannot verify that this is true and offers no guarantee that offerors will have more success utilizing any particular browser.] AMRDEC restricts file size to 1GB, so multiple file upload may be necessary.

http://www.wdol.gov/

When your quote is submitted via the AMRDEC SAFE website, the website will provide notification of the submittal to the Government recipients. When completing the information for transmittal at the AMRDEC SAFE website, you will be required to enter email addresses for the recipients. For this solicitation, the recipients will be the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist. The Contracting Officer for this project is Bruce A. Helms, whose e-mail address is Bruce.A.Helms@usace.army.mil. The Contract Specialist for this project is Brent Ingram, whose e-mail address is brent.w.ingram@usace.army.mil. These e-mail addresses are the ones you will enter as recipients.

In addition, after uploading your documents, you will be required to verify your email address before AMRDEC will send notification to the Government recipients. This is a very important step – even if you successfully upload your quote to AMRDEC SAFE, notification will not be sent to the Government until you verify your email address, which may result in the rejection of your quote for lateness. Follow the instructions on the AMRDEC website and confirmation emails you receive from AMRDEC.

Quote Due Date and Time:

Request For Proposal No: W912HN-16-R-0023 Due Date of Proposal: 20 July 2016 Time by which Proposals are Due: 11:00 A.M. (E.T.)

Title of Project: MOTOR CONTROL CENTER, SWITCHGEAR, AND

SWITCHBOARD INSTALLATION

The date and time of delivery will be established by the time of receipt of the e-mail notification to the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer by the AMRDEC SAFE website, not by the date and time of uploading of the proposal into the AMRDEC SAFE website. Do not assume that electronic communication is instantaneous. Please make allowances for delays in transmittal. If an electronic submission is uploaded minutes before the deadline but notification is not actually received in the recipients’ e-mail inboxes until after the deadline, the submission will be considered late.

The Government will not be responsible for proposals delivered to any location or to anyone other than those designated to receive proposals on its behalf. Offerors are responsible for ensuring that proposals are submitted so as to reach the designated recipient of proposals.

Offerors are responsible for allowing sufficient time for the proposal to be received in accordance with the information provided.

TECHNICAL MATTERS: Submit technical inquiries and questions relating to this solicitation via Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet at (https://www.projnet.org) at least 5 calendar days prior to the date established in the RFP for receipt of proposals. The Government reserves the right to decline addressing questions received less than 5 calendar days prior to receipt of proposals.

If an Offeror believes that the requirements in this Request for Proposal contain an error, omission, or are otherwise unsound; immediately notify the Contract Specialist in writing with supporting rationale. The Government reserves the right to award a contract as a result of this Request for Proposal based on the initial proposal, as received, without discussions.

To submit and review inquiry items, prospective vendors will need to use the Bidder Inquiry Key presented below and follow the instructions listed below the key for access. A prospective vendor who submits a comment or question will receive an acknowledgement via e-mail, followed by an answer after it has been processed by our technical team. All timely questions and approved answers will be made available through ProjNet. Approved answers to all timely questions will also be posted on the FedBizOps in the form of a report generated from ProjNet as soon as the comment/question entering period is over and answers are all finalized.

W912HN-16-R-0023

MOTOR CONTROL CENTER, SWITCHGEAR, AND SWITCHBOARD

INSTALLATION

Single Firm Fixed Price Contract Bidder Inquiry Key: 96C5S4-ZVR8U9

Specific Instructions for Initial ProjNet Bid Inquiry Access:

1. From the ProjNet home page, click on Quick Add on the upper right side of the screen.

2. Identify the Agency as USACE.

3. Key. Enter the Bidder Inquiry Key listed above.

4. E-mail. Enter the e-mail address you would like to use for communication.

5. Click Continue. A page will then open saying that a user account was not found and will ask you to create one using the provided form.

6. Enter your First Name, Last Name, Company, City, State, Phone, E-mail, Secret Question, Secret Answer, and Time Zone. Remember your Secret Question and Answer as they will be used from this point on to access the ProjNet system.

7. Click Add User. Once this is completed you are now registered within ProjNet and are currently logged into the system.

Specific Instructions for Future ProjNet Bid Inquiry Access:

Steps 1 through 3: same as above.

4. E-mail. Enter the e-mail address you used to register previously in ProjNet.

5. Click Continue. A page will then open asking for the answer to your Secret Question.

6. Enter your Secret Answer and click Login. Once this is completed, you are logged into the system.

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Period of Performance will be 365 calendar days after contract award.

Section I covers the work necessary to design, to prepare installation drawings, and to install, make completely operational, and test complete motor control centers, Switchgear, and Switchboards for the J. Strom Thurmond Powerhouse. Section II addresses Contractor’s Site Operations requirements, and Section III addresses Safety and Health requirements.

SECTION I

MOTOR CONTROL CENTER, SWITCHGEAR, AND SWITCHBOARD

INSTALLATION

1.1. GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1.1. PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

This section covers the work necessary to design, prepare drawings, data, installation instructions, and to install, make completely operational and test complete low voltage, metal-enclosed, dead front type switchgear assembly, including integrated Station Service Generator control panel, using draw-out power circuit breakers for use in 60 Hz ac systems, rated 600V or less; low voltage, metal-enclosed, dead front type Motor Control Centers (MCC) using draw-out power circuit breakers; low voltage, metal-enclosed, dead front type 120VAC distribution board assembly; and low voltage, metal-enclosed, dead front type 125VDC distribution board assembly for the J. Strom Thurmond Powerhouse supplied under this contract. The work also includes the following items:

a. Provide detailed engineering design documents for the removal of the existing MCCs, Switchgear, and Switchboards including the installation and interfacing with the plant control and power distribution systems associated with each covered under this PWS.

b. Unwire and remove the existing MCC, Switchgear, and Switchboard assemblies covered under this PWS.

c. Remove and replace all power and control cables entering and leaving the MCC, Switchgear, and Switchboard assemblies covered under this PWS.

1.2. SUBMITTALS

Submittals required by this section of the Technical Requirements shall be for Government Approval (GA)

Installation Instructions; GA

The procedure shall include a detailed description of the methods and equipment to be used for each operation, and the sequence of operations.

Equipment Removal Procedure; GA

The procedure shall include a detailed description of the equipment to be removed and of the methods and equipment to be used for each operation, and the sequence of operations.

Installation Plan and Schedule; GA

The plan and schedule should not duplicate information in the installation instructions but should refer to those instructions with specific information on the manner in which work will be executed on site. The procedure shall contain a step-by-step activity listing and a schedule which demonstrates the dependency of one activity on another. Included in the plan and schedule shall be the number of shifts to be worked and their starting and stopping times, crew sizes, and persons responsible for supervision and safe clearance on each shift. Activities which are hazardous, affect plant operation, or require participation by Government personnel shall be included in the plan and schedule.

Field Test Procedure; GA

A schedule, outline and detailed description of the test methods and equipment to be employed in all field tests, including test values and rejection criteria. The test procedure shall contain schematics showing all external connections.

Equipment Installation Drawings; GA

Equipment installation drawings, including materials list and cable and conduit schedule. Within 90 calendar days after date of receipt of signed contract.

Installation Drawings showing as-built changes; GA

A complete set of as-built installation drawings with all changes from the original design clearly marked.

2. INSTALLED EQUIPMENT REMOVAL AND NEW EQUIPMENT

INSTALLATION

2.1. SCHEDULE

The contractor shall create a schedule for the installation of all Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) such that it minimizes the unavailability of associated equipment that is critical to the mission of the plant, which is generation and flood control for the purposes of this contract. Any new concrete pads/curbs needed will be poured and given sufficient time to cure before installation of the equipment can proceed and will be the responsibility of the contractor.

2.2. EQUIPMENT REMOVAL

2.2.1. GENERAL

The work included under this section consists of the removal of the switchgear equipment, which shall be accomplished in accordance with the Contractor’s approved removal procedure. All materials resulting from the removal work shall become the property of the Contractor, and shall be removed from the site and shall be properly disposed of in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations. Materials that cannot be removed daily shall be temporarily stored in areas specified and approved by the Contracting Officer.

2.2.2. Equipment To Be Removed

Existing cables which serve equipment to be removed shall be disconnected at both ends and shall be completely removed. Much of the existing cable is original wiring that at times can be difficult to remove, therefore if the contractor is unable to remove the original cable without reasonable effort (i.e. actively using a tugger for 30 minutes), then addition man hours are provided in Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) 6. Exposed conduit, which is part of the existing installation, that will not be used installing the new equipment shall be removed entirely or removed to the embedded part, as applicable. Ends of abandoned embedded conduit shall be capped or plugged flush at the concrete surface with a suitable conduit fitting as approved by the Contracting Officer. The following existing equipment shall be removed:

a. Low voltage switchgear assemblies and integrated Station Service Generator 1 and Station Service Generator 2 control panels located at Low voltage switchgear assembly.

b. 120 VAC Switchboard.

c. 125 VDC Switchboard.

d. 6 MCCs

All abandoned and unused power, control, and instrument cables shall be completely removed and conduit shall be removed to the embedded part and capped or plugged flush at the concrete surface with a suitable conduit fitting, whichever is approved by the Contracting Officer.

2.3. Equipment Installation

2.3.1. General

The Contractor shall furnish all necessary cable, conduit, fittings, and miscellaneous materials for all power and control connections between the MCC, Switchgear, and Switchboard assemblies covered under this contract, control boards, and power distribution boards. The MCC, Switchgear, and Switchboard assemblies covered under this contract shall be installed complete and ready for commercial operation. The contractor shall furnish the services of an Erecting Engineer from the manufacturer of the GFE to supervise the installation and field testing of the equipment. The equipment shall be installed in the locations shown on the approved Contractor’s design. Any changes in the locations shown on the design drawings shall be approved by the Contracting Officer and shall be shown on the shop drawings of the equipment submitted for approval. Wrenches, tools, and special equipment supplied by the GFE manufacturer for equipment installation which are damaged during erection shall be replaced at no additional cost to the Government. The 480VAC, 120VAC, and 125VDC distribution boards shall be mounted on new concrete pads as specified in this scope unless variation is requested in writing by Contractor and approved by the Contracting Officer. The contractor shall be solely responsible for the installation of these pads.

2.3.2. Equipment to be installed

Based on the installation instructions, the requirements and the approved installation design drawings, the Contractor shall install, connect with all control and power wiring, and make ready for field testing the following equipment:

a. Low voltage, metal-enclosed, deadfront type switchgear assembly using draw-out power circuit breakers for use in 60 Hz ac systems, rated 600V or less

b. Low voltage, metal-enclosed, deadfront type switchgear assemblies for use in 60 Hz ac systems, rated 600V or less

c. Low voltage, metal-enclosed, deadfront type switchgear assembly for use in 60 Hz, ungrounded 120VAC ac systems

d. Low voltage, metal-enclosed, deadfront type switchgear assembly for use in ungrounded 125VDC nominal rate system

2.3.3. Wiring, Cables, and Terminations

2.3.3.1. General

All leads from the switchgear assembly to the main control room, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) RTUs, motor control centers, station service transformers, and power distribution boards shall be furnished and installed as part of the GFE installation covered under this contract. All cables and conductors shall be sized according to the latest National Electric Code (NEC) and the insulation shall be of the low smoke zero halogen type. Cable and conduit schedules supplied with this scope are for information purposes only and it is the responsibility of the contractor to verify actual size and quantity necessary to complete the installation. New 120VAC and 125VDC distribution boards shall be installed in a location different from that of the existing equipment and will require cable lengths different from those provided in Appendix A.

2.3.3.2. Installation

All wire and cable shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 70 requirements. All necessary materials, tools, and equipment required for proper handling and installation of wire and cable in conduits, cable trays, and elsewhere shall be furnished. Except for spares, each wire and cable shall be connected to the associated equipment at both ends and shall be continuous and without splices or between the equipment termination points. Wire and cable shall be pulled in a manner which will preclude damage such as a break in conductor, or gouge of and cable insulation. Any cable damaged as previously described during installation shall be removed and replaced in its entirety. Installation of wire and cable shall include installation of all supporting devices and all terminations required to complete the circuits as required for equipment operation. Wire and cable shall not be pulled into conduit runs until the conduit has been checked and determined to be clean and dry by pulling a clean, dry, tight-fitting rag through each run. Only lubricants approved for use by the cable manufacturer may be used to facilitate pulling of conductors.

Cable trays shall be cleaned of all dirt and trash before pulling cable. Cables placed in cable trays shall be placed straight and parallel in the trays and shall be marked with their prospective cable identifier every 50 linear feet.

2.3.3.3. Equipment Wiring

Cables and wires entering switchgear, switchboards, motor control center cabinets, and similar equipment will require routing within the equipment to the applicable terminal blocks. Where not installed in wiring channels and ducts, cables and wires shall be formed into compact groups suitably bound together and properly supported.

2.3.3.4. Terminations

All control, status indication, and annunciator cable and wire connections shall be made at terminal blocks. The shield and shield insulating jacket of shielded signal cables and conductors shall be maintained to a point as close to the terminals as possible. The shield insulating jacket shall not be stripped from the shield except where necessary to make the ground connection. All signal cable shields shall be grounded at one end only.

2.3.3.5. Identification

All multiple-conductor cables shall be clearly identified with the cable designation by stamped aluminum cable tags or heat shrink tube-type printed labels. Labels shall be fixed to the cables at each termination, junction, or pull box where cables enter or leave cable trays, every 50 ft of the cable, and as required at other points of access. Wires and individual conductors of control and power cables shall be identified with heat shrink tube-type printed labels at each termination.

Individual conductor labels shall use the following format:

To Designator “\” From Designator “\” Cable No

To Designator: This is the cabinet name, terminal, and terminal position the conductor is landed on at the label’s end of the cable. (i.e. SWGR 1 TB5-16)

From Designator: This is the cabinet name, terminal, and terminal position the conductor is landed on at the opposite end of the cable. (i.e. SWGR 1 TB5-16)

Cable No.: This is the number identifying the name of the cable the conductor is in.

A complete example for a single conductor in cable no. 2G50 that terminates on terminal block TB5 position 16 in SWGR #1 on one end and terminal block TBA position 4 in main control switchboard 2A on the other end would be:

End at SWGR 1

“SWGR 1 TB5-16 \ MCSB2A TBA-4 \ 2G50”

End at main control switchboard 2A

“MCSB2A TBA-4 \ SWGR 1 TB5-16 \ 2G50”

All labels shall be suitable for contact with rubber or neoprene or plastic. Tubing shall be sized to fit the wire being marked and shall have black marking on a white background. Installed labels shall be uniform in position on the wire and legends shall be visible when wires are terminated on terminal blocks or equipment. A written certificate from an approved independent testing laboratory shall be furnished to indicate that the labels will not stain or discolor after 20 years service when subjected to an accelerated aging test while in contact with wire insulating materials. Identification on labels shall be as shown on the drawings or as directed. Cable and conductor labels on new cables shall be identical to those on the removed existing cables they replace.

2.3.4. Installation Tests

After installation, but just prior to terminal connection, each conductor shall be tested as follows:

a. A 1,000 V "Megger" test shall be performed with all other conductors in each cable or conduit grounded. The final insulation resistance of each conductor shall not be less than 1 megohm.

b. A continuity test of each conductor from terminal to terminal shall be performed.

d. Records shall be kept of all tests, indicating the "Megger" readings, continuity test, and conductor identification markings. Prior to testing, the test record form shall have been submitted and approved.

e. Any length of wire or cable failing under these tests shall be replaced at no additional cost to the Government.

f. The Contractor shall furnish all instruments and personnel for these tests.

g. Tests shall be witnessed by the Government Quality Assurance Representative (GQAR) and the test form shall provide room for his signature.

2.3.5. Conduits, Fittings, and Accessories

Wherever possible existing conduit shall be used, but fill percentages shall not exceed those specified in the NEC. Conduit to be installed under this contract shall be run exposed for connecting circuits between items of equipment. Conduit, fittings, and accessories shall be installed in accordance with details shown on the drawings and as specified herein.

a. All conduit bends shall have a radius of not less than 10 times the inside diameter of the conduit.

b. All conduit shall be galvanized rigid

c. No threadless fittings or running-thread couplings shall be used on conduit

d. Metal conduits shall be cut only with a tool approved for the purpose. Roller-type pipe cutters shall not be used on conduits. All cuts shall be square and the conduit opening shall not be constricted. After cutting and threading, conduit ends shall be reamed to remove rough edges and burrs, and the entire conduit shall be thoroughly cleaned to remove all cuttings, dirt, and oil from its interior. Threads shall be clean cut. Threaded joints in metal conduit and terminations in cast boxes shall have the threads coated with an approved joint compound, and shall be screwed tight to make the joint watertight and to provide electrical continuity of a given conduit system.

Suitable watertight conduit hubs and bushings shall be provided where conduit terminates within a box, terminal cabinet, or accessory that has no threaded hub or fitting to receive threaded conduit.

e. All conduit shall be installed in a manner to ensure against trouble from the collection of trapped condensation, and all runs shall be arranged to avoid traps wherever possible.

f. Pull boxes shall be furnished and installed, complete with covers, in conduit runs as required by NFPA 70 and good practice in the trade, regardless of whether the boxes are specified on the drawings

g. Conduit shall be installed with a minimum of bending and cutting. Conduits not dimensioned as to location shall be installed approximately where shown on the drawings with limited adjustment to avoid interference with other work. Conduit shall be rigidly attached with approved supports and anchors to the surface over which it is run. The maximum spacing of supports for the exposed conduit shall be 8 feet. Supports for exposed conduit on concrete surfaces shall be fastened securely to the concrete with approved anchors. Wooden, fibrous, or similar plugs inserted into the concrete will not be accepted.

h. The entire metallic conduit system installed in the powerhouse by the contractor shall be electrically continuous and thoroughly grounded. No welding or brazing of the grounding conductor to the conduit will be allowed. All grounding connections to the conduit shall be made by means of grounding bushings or by an approved pressure type connector.

2.4. FIELD TESTS

2.4.1. General

After installation the MCC, Switchgear, and Switchboard assemblies covered under this contract shall be field tested by and at the expense of the Contractor in accordance with manufacturer’s requirements before energizing to determine whether the Contractor's guarantees and the requirements of these specifications have been fulfilled. Tests required include, but are not limited to, ground tests, trip testing to ensure all equipment protective devices operate at the correct electrical current setting, and test all protective relays are tested to their manufacturer’s requirements in accordance to setting requirements at Thurmond for that equipment. All test equipment, including their calibration, equipment instrument transformers, temporary installations, and personnel, shall be furnished by the Contractor. Test procedure outlines shall include a list of instruments and equipment to be used and wiring diagrams showing all temporary connections to the existing powerhouse equipment.

2.4.2 Operational Tests

The MCC, Switchgear, and Switchboard assemblies covered under this contract shall be subjected to operational tests and adjustment to show compliance with all performance requirements of these specifications

2.5. EQUIPMENT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION DESIGN

2.5.1. General

The Contractor shall provide design documents illustrating the removal of the existing MCC, Switchgear, and Switchboard assemblies covered under this contract and the installation, control, and annunciation of the new GFE equipment no later than 60 calendar days prior to the beginning of job site work. The existing switchgear is the only distribution point for AC and DC power to plant equipment including lighting, drain pumps, control systems, etc., and therefore cannot be out of service for more than eight consecutive hours in a 24 hour period. The documents provided should include a detailed plan for removal and installation specifically addressing the quantity and duration of any equipment outages. Any plan that requires the MCC, equipment being replaced to be out of service for more than eight consecutive hours will not be accepted. If the plan involves removal\installation in sections requiring operation of partially removed or installed equipment the contractor will be responsible for making the equipment and surrounding area safe for personnel working near the switchgear equipment. Any additional safety procedures or requirements necessary due to operation of partially removed/installed equipment shall be included in the removal plan. One set of design documents shall be provided for the J. Strom Thurmond powerhouse installation work. It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to obtain all required documents necessary for the design. The design shall comply with applicable regulations of the NEC.

2.5.2. Equipment Removal

The design documents shall address existing MCC, Switchgear, and Switchboard assemblies covered under this contract for removal including any outage requirements as specified in 2.4.1.

Switchgear will require removal of cabinets, breakers, and power and control cabling. In addition the enclosure for two dry type transformers is connected to and integral with the existing 480V draw-out switchgear and shall be modified or replaced to facilitate the removal and installation of the new switchgear.

2.5.3. Equipment Installation

The design documents shall address new switchgear equipment installation for a fully functional low voltage switchgear ready for commercial operation. Any outage requirements shall also be addressed as outlined in 2.41. New 480V draw-out style switchgear and Station Service Generator control boards shall be located in the same general location as the existing equipment.

The existing 120VAC and 125VDC distribution boards are located in the control room with auxiliary AC and DC boards mounted remotely throughout the plant. The new boards will be located in a central location on the Generator floor near the plant’s Station Inverter and will require core drilling through a wall to readily access the plant’s electrical cable tray system. All group mounted distribution equipment shall be mounted on new concrete pads which shall be installed by the contractor. The pads shall be 6” high and be the minimum size necessary to mount the new equipment. The size and layout of all concrete pads being installed or modified shall be included in the contractors installation designs submitted under this scope for government approval.

2.5.4. Required Documents

The following documents shall be included in the design, as minimum, and are required for approval:

a. General

Legend drawing, showing all symbols, abbreviations, etc. used on the drawings.

b. Equipment Removal Design

(1) One-line diagram, showing equipment to be removed.

(2) Plan views showing existing equipment to be removed and order of component removal if it will be done in sections.

c. Equipment Installation Design

(1) One-line diagram, showing new equipment to be installed.

(2) Plan views showing new equipment installation and order of component installation if it will be done in sections.

(3) Detail drawings showing conduit routing, conduit supports, box locations and dimensions.

(4) Details for extensions of concrete pads, cubicle anchor and leveling details.

(5) Plant control system interface drawings

(6) Conduit and cable schedules for existing cable removal and new cable installations.

d. Calculations

(1) Breaker trip settings

(2) Breaker and fuse ratings

(3) Conduit and cable sizing

(4) Bolt torque requirements

2.5.5. SEISMIC ANCHORAGE DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

2.5.5.1. The new switchgear shall be anchored to the existing powerhouse reinforced concrete floor or new concrete pads to resist seismic force. Concrete compressive strength of f’c = 3,000 psi can be used in seismic anchorage design. The seismic anchorage system shall be designed to resist seismic force calculated in accordance with International Building Code 2012 (IBC 2012) or 2015 Edition NEHRP Recommended Provisions for Seismic Regulations for New Buildings and Other Structures (FEMA 302/February 1998) or U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Technical Instructions Seismic Design for

Buildings TI-809-4/31 December 1998. Friction resistance shall be neglected and not be used in the seismic anchorage design.

2.5.5.2. If the GFE to be installed is to be placed on the floor crossing an existing contraction joint. Seismic anchorage shall be designed and arranged such that only one longitudinal side of each equipment base is anchored on the floor. Each anchorage or anchor bolt shall be installed at least 1’-6” away from the contraction joint. Seismic anchorage shall not be designed and arranged based on full base of each equipment. Use of any mechanical expansion anchor system is not permitted. Epoxy anchor systems approved by ICBO (International Conference of Building Official) shall be used in the seismic anchorage design.

2.5.5.3. The seismic anchorage design work shall be performed by a professional civil engineer who is currently registered in the State of South Carolina.

2.5.5.4. The design documents including anchorage details, anchorage system requirements and structural calculations shall be sealed by the professional civil engineer who is currently registered in the State of South Carolina and they shall be submitted to the Government for approval prior to construction.

SECTION II

3 CONTRACTOR’S SITE OPERATIONS

3.1 GENERAL INFORMATION

This section addresses general requirements applicable to Contractor operations, personnel, and equipment, for work performed at the J. Strom Thurmond powerhouse job sites.

3.2 REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referenced to in the text by basic definition only.

AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE (ANSI)

B30.2 (2011) Overhead and Gantry Cranes (Top Running Bridge, Single or Multiple Girder Top Running Trolley Hoist)

CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS (CFR)

29 CFR 1926 (2007) Safety and Health Regulations for Construction

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)

EM 385-1-1 (2013) Safety and Health Requirements Manual

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)

ER 385-1-31 (2009) Control of Hazardous Energy

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE), South Atlantic Division (SAD)

PDO-6 (2011) Hazardous Energy Control Program

3.3 SUBMITTALS

Submittals required by this section of the Technical Requirements shall be for Government Approval (GA) or For Information Only (FIO).

SD-01 Data

Supervisors Qualifications; GA.

Qualifications and identification of Contractor’s work supervisor(s), a minimum of 30 calendar days prior to the start of site work, paragraph SUPERVISOR(S), below.

Organizational Chart; FIO.

Organization chart, a minimum of 30 calendar days prior to the start of site work.

Employee Identification Procedure; GA.

Procedure for identification and control of employees entering or leaving site, a minimum of 30 days prior to the start of site work.

List of Employees; FIO.

List of personnel working on the site, a minimum of 14 calendar days prior to the start of site work and updated weekly thereafter to reflect a current listing.

Roadway Access Agreement; FIO.

Roadway access agreement, a minimum of 14 calendar days from the date of signature, or before the use of the roadways begins, whichever is earliest.

Contractors Vehicle Identification; GA.

Method of identifying Contractor’s vehicles, a minimum of 30 days prior to site work.

Working Hours; GA.

Working hours, shifts and days of the week to be worked other than those of the Project, a minimum of 7 calendar days in advance.

Site Work Schedule; GA.

Site work schedule featuring the major stages of the work, a minimum of 30 calendar days prior to the start of site work.

Control of Hazardous Energy; GA.

Clearance to take operating equipment out of service, a minimum of 14 calendar days prior to the outage date.

Temporary Electrical Power lines; GA.

Proposed site power lines and temporary electrical connections, a minimum of 30 calendar days prior to installation.

Transportation of Heavy Equipment; GA.

A plan and method of transportation and operation of cranes and heavy equipment, a minimum of 30 calendar days prior to their transportation and site operation.

Indoor Storage Locations; GA.

Indoor storage locations for equipment and material, minimum of 30 calendar days, prior to area usage.

Off-site Disposal Area; GA.

Location of off-site disposal area and plan for disposal, a minimum of 30 calendar days prior to the commencement of site work.

Signage; GA.

Content and location of signage, a minimum of 30 calendar days, prior to performing on-site work.

Access Equipment; GA.

Any scaffolding, ladder, stairway, or other access schemes proposed, a minimum of 30 calendar days prior to their installation and use.

Project Status; FIO.

Project report giving project status and activities, once a week of on-site work.

SD-08 Statements

Record of Parts Removed from Site; FIO.

Record of parts shipped from the project for repair, available for review at all times.

Schedule Change Request; GA.

Request to change schedule of regular work hours, etc., minimum 48 hours prior to change.

Request for Drawings and Data; FIO.

Request for copies of data and drawings, a minimum of 7 days in advance.

Notification of Damaged Equipment; FIO.

Notice of finding damaged equipment or other abnormal conditions of equipment or parts, immediately after discovery.

3.4 SUPERVISOR(S)

At least one (1) full-time employee of the Contractor shall be available at the worksite anytime other Contractor or subcontractor personnel are working on the site to supervise and direct the work specified herein. Supervisor(s) shall be present at the site during erection and shall be responsible for providing complete and correct direction of all rehabilitation work, the initial starting, and all subsequent operation of the equipment until the field tests are completed. The supervisor(s) shall be responsible for following the Government's Safe Clearance Procedures as stated in paragraph SAFE CLEARANCE PROCEDURES, below. The supervisor(s) shall initiate instructions for all actions necessary for the proper inspection, handling, assembly and testing of the equipment. The supervisor(s) shall keep a record of all measurements taken during rehabilitation and shall provide copies on request or on completion of installation of all equipment. The supervisor(s) shall keep all as-built drawings to current standards and provide copies upon completion of the work. The supervisor(s) shall be fluent in the spoken and written English language. The supervisor(s) shall have been engaged in similar work, as is specified herein, for a minimum of 3 years. Documentation of their experience shall be submitted.

3.5 CONTRACTOR'S GENERAL PERSONNEL

3.5.1 General

The Contractor shall submit a project organization chart reflecting at least those positions described herein and defining their work relationships, etc. All personnel employed by the Contractor shall be fully qualified in their respective fields to render the services necessary.

3.5.2 Identification of Contractor's Employees

The Contractor shall be responsible for furnishing employee identification and for requiring each employee to display such identification as may be approved and directed by the Contracting Officer, unless otherwise specified below. All Contractor personnel, prior to engaging in work on project premises, shall be issued an identification card by the Contractor. The I.D. cards shall include the following information:

Name of Contractor Name of Employee Birth date Height Weight Hair color Eye color Recent photo

All prescribed identifications shall be returned immediately to the Contractor upon release of any employee. The Contractor shall supply a complete listing of all personnel and their titles who will be working on the project. This listing shall be revised at a minimum of once weekly and revisions provided. When required by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall obtain and submit fingerprints of all persons employed by it or to be employed at the powerhouse. The contractor shall wear ID badges at all times where they are easily visible, except in situations where this would pose a safety hazard.

3.6 WORK AREAS AND ACCESS

3.6.1 Access Roads

No new access roads are required for this work. Any damage to existing roadways and surrounding areas that are used for access purposes shall be repaired and the surface shall be restored to its "as found" condition.

3.6.2 Road Restrictions

The Contractor shall comply with any special requirements of the State, County, Local authorities and Corps of Engineers for use of existing roadways. These special requirements include, but are not limited to, traffic regulations and load limits. The Contractor is responsible for investigating and understanding these restrictions. No time extensions or cost claims will be allowed due to road restrictions. Any agreements negotiated with the State or County for road use will be furnished to the Government before use of roadways begin. Both lanes of roads shall not be blocked by the Contractor. If one lane is blocked the Contractor shall provide the necessary flaggers, based on the visibility, to control traffic.

3.6.3 Access by Government Personnel

Clear access shall be maintained for Government personnel and equipment through all work areas.

3.6.4 Contractor's Staging Area and Employee Access

The Contractor's staging area shall be restricted to the area designated by the Government and may be within a five mile radius. His job-site office may be in the staging area, as approved.

The project areas off-limits to Contractor shall be all areas other than the work areas.

Salespersons or personnel seeking employment will not be permitted inside the powerhouse.

Signs may be erected outside the powerhouse containing instructions for personnel seeking the Contractor. The content and location of the signs must be approved. The Contractor shall provide his own office space and administrative facilities and all temporary storage buildings.

All temporary Contractor site facilities shall be disposed of before final acceptance of all work.

3.6.5 Access to Work Areas

3.6.5.1 Powerhouse

Access to the powerhouse shall be obtained from the powerhouse control room operator. The operator can be accessed by dialing extension 1165 from the outside phones. The employees shall identify themselves by giving their names and identification numbers to the operator before entering the building. When the employees leave the powerhouse for the day they shall notify the operator of their departure. At no time will any doors be blocked open upon entering or leaving the building. The powerhouse elevator shall not be used to transport equipment and material.

3.7 VEHICLES

3.7.1 Use of Private Vehicles

Private vehicles of the Contractor and Contractor’s employees shall park in parking spaces outside of the powerhouse fenced parking lots. Parking of private vehicles shall be restricted to the areas designated and may be located up to 1 mile from the powerhouse. Contractor shall maintain his designated parking areas.

3.7.2 Identification of Vehicles

All Contractor's vehicles shall display approved permanent identification of such size and color to allow Government personnel to identify the vehicle.

3.8 PROJECT SECURITY AND WORKING HOURS

3.8.1 General

The project is not open to the public during normal working hours. A procedure shall be prepared and submitted for approval for the identification and control of employees entering or leaving the project during the hours of closure. The security of the Contractor's property and items furnished under this contract are the Contractor's responsibility, until accepted, whether stored inside or outside the powerhouse.

3.8.2 Working Hours

Arrangement and scheduling of working hours and crews shall be coordinated with the Government. The working hours of the J. Strom Thurmond project staff are 6:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, with every Friday off work. Working hours which extend past 5:00 p.m. weekdays at J. Strom Thurmond on Fridays, on weekends, and Federal holidays or which are proposed to be different from that suggested above shall be submitted in writing for review/approval COR a minimum of 7 days in advance.

3.8.3 Site Work Schedule

A site work schedule shall be prepared and submitted. The schedule shall include major and minor work elements and stages of the work. These documents shall be updated and submitted to reflect the actual work elements and progress and that anticipated in the future.

3.9 SAFE CLEARANCE PROCEDURES

Hazardous Energy Control Program (HECP) procedures are implemented for all the maintenance and construction activities on Corps property. These procedures are in accordance with OSHA regulation 29 CFR 1910.147, 1910.333, 1910.269, USACE EM 385-1-1, and the Corps of Engineers South Atlantic Division Regulation (SADR) PDO-6 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout). All work performed at the powerhouse will be performed under safe clearance. The Contractor shall request a clearance on any equipment or system before work may begin. The Corps will establish the limits of the clearance, tag and lock the equipment or system. The Contractor will be required to institute his/her own safe clearance procedures in accordance with OSHA and USACE/SAD regulations, within the perimeter or the Corps clearance. The Contractor’s clearance shall be coordinated with the Corps operation of the plant.

The clearances shall not be violated. Any violation of Hazardous Energy Control procedure (Safe Clearance Procedures) will be grounds for removal from the site of the offender(s).

All Contractor Employees will receive training on SAD Regulation PDO-6 and will be required to pass an exam, with a minimum score of 70, on the presented material before performing work on site.

3.10 DRAWINGS AND MANUALS

Existing drawings and manuals that may be of value for the work will be available for viewing at the powerhouse during normal project day shift working hours. Drawings and manuals shall not be removed from the office.