Design & install a temporary 15KV (13, 800 Volts, 3 phase) electrical distribution system for Lock and Dam 10 (vicinity of Guttenberg, IA) dewatering, remove system upon completion of project.

This modification extends the response date to 01 OCT 2010 at 4 pm CST; it also adds Clause 52.232-18 Avaialability of Funds.  Please see attached modification document.

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

LOCK 10 DEWATERING
ELECTRICAL SERVICE SCOPE


SCOPE OF WORK

1.0 GENERAL: The contractor shall design and install a temporary 15KV (13,800 Volts, three phase) electrical distribution system for Lock and Dam No. 10 winter maintenance dewatering. The contractor shall remove the temporary electrical distribution system at the completion of the dewatering project as directed by the Government. The existing utility company is the Municipal Department of Guttenberg, Guttenberg, IA, and their technical point of contact is Jeff Mohs (563) 252-1161. Capacity of the electrical service shall be 950 Kilovolt amperes.

The Contractor shall coordinate with Government the installation of temporary electrical system. The system shall be in-place and operational by December 7, 2010. The contractors work shall not interfere with lock operations, the lock shall remain in operation until the end of the 2010 navigation season which ends December 6, 2010 and starts March 14, 2011.

The system shall include the following features:

Provide and install a temporary metering system as required by the local utility company.

Provide and install one (1) temporary 300 Kilovolt ampere transformers 13,800/480/277 volt, three phase; transformers shall be located on the intermediate wall after the upstream tainter gate machinery, exact location shall be field determined in conjunction with the Government.

Provide and install one (1) temporary 500 Kilovolt ampere transformers 13,800/480/277 volt, three phase; transformers shall be located on the intermediate wall forward the downstream tainter gate machinery, exact location shall be field determined in conjunction with the Government.

Provide and install one (1) temporary 150 Kilovolt ampere transformers 13,800/480/277 volt, three phase; transformer shall be located on the land wall by the upstream tainter gate machinery. The exact location shall be field determined in conjunction with the Government.

Provide all primary and secondary connections to the transformers.

Provide a means of protecting the 15 kilovolt cable as follows and as codes and regulations require:

Where vehicle traffic will cross over the 15 KV cable, the 15 KV cable shall be installed in inner duct steel conduit.
Where the 15 KV cable crosses the lock chamber, the 15 KV cable shall be installed in inner duct steel conduit.
All 15 KV cable in the vicinity of crane operation shall be installed in inner duct PVC conduit.
In foot traffic areas the 15KV cable shall be installed in inner duct PVC conduit.
Where the 15 KV is exposed and accessible, the contractor shall provide a warning tape indicating the presence of a Voltage Hazard.
The contractor shall be permitted to install the 15 KV cable in existing cable raceways as approved by the Contracting Officer and as allowed by codes and regulations.

The contactor shall notify the Government 7 days in advance for any assistance required by the government for locating contractor equipment and materials.
After the winter maintenance dewatering is completed and as directed by the Government, the contractor shall remove the temporary 15 kilovolt system and all associated equipment and cabling.

The contractor shall repair damages caused by the contractors installation and removals to its original state or better as approved by the Government.

2.0 Certification of Qualifications:
The Contractor shall submit the Certification of the qualifications of the Medium Voltage Cable Installers. Certification of the qualifications of the Medium Voltage Cable Installers shall indicate that the persons recommended performing actual splicing and terminations have been adequately trained in the proper techniques, and shall have had at least three recent years of experience in splicing and terminating the same or similar types of cables approved for installation.
3.0 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.
American National Standard (ANSI).
ANSI C2 National Electrical Safety Code (Latest edition).
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Publications:
NFPA 70 National Electrical Code (Latest edition).
US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)
EM 385-1-1 USACE Safety and Health Requirements Manual (Latest Edition)
4.0 SUBMITTALS.
The Contractor shall submit to the Government for approval, certifications (para 2.0) the design, installation plan and schedule for the installation of the temporary 15 KV electrical service as part of the contractors proposal.