EB transformer oil/neutral bushing repla

Elephant Butte Field Division

Transformer Oil for Neutral Bushing

Small Business Sources Sought

No solicitation exists; therefore, do not request a copy of the solicitation. If a solicitation is released it will be synopsized in fbo.gov. It is the potential offerors responsibility to monitor these sites for the release of any solicitation or synopsis.

This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government nor will the Government pay for information solicited.

All inquiries or responses shall be submitted to:

Bureau of Reclamation, Upper Colorado Region

Attn: Connor Roach

801-524-3768

Electronic submissions via email are also at croach@usbr.gov

Submissions must be received no later than close of business August 26, 2020 at 5:00pm

1.0 Introduction

The Bureau of Reclamation, Elephant Butte Field Division has a need to replace the transformer Neutral Bushings. Located at 4696 HWY 51, E Third Ave (HC32 Box 312) Truth or Consequences, NM 87901. This request is in search of capable small business vendors. However, all capable businesses are also encouraged to reply to this request by August 26, 2020.

2.0 Background

The neutral bushing of a transformer needs to be replaced, but the oil level needs to be lowered to a level where the bushing can be reached to change out.

3.0 Scope

The contractor will provide the necessary field service personnel, tools, materials and test equipment to perform the scope of work as described herein. The transformers are 10 MVA 115kv/6.9kv GS Hevi-Duty Electric Transformer.

1. The contractor shall provide the equipment and tankers needed to remove and store the oil of (3) transformers to allow the replacement of (3) neutral bushing.

2. The Government will replace the neutral bushings. After the Government changes the neutral bushings, the contractor shall refill the transformer with the oil that was removed and kept in the tankers.

3. The contractor will put a vacuum and provide a nitrogen blanket in the transformer.

4. The contractor shall conduct a Power Factor Test, TTR (Transformer Turns Ratio) test, and an Insultation Resistance Test in accordance with the FIST 3-30 Transformer Maintenance Standard.

5. The contractor shall document the results of the tests in a comprehensive engineering report which shall include findings, test data, and recommendations for corrections, if applicable. The report will be furnished 30 of days after completion of work.

4.0 Submittals

The BOR is requiring the contractor to have, and be able to show, a minimum of 5 years¿ experience directly working on transformers. The contractor shall provide a list of references for the same or similar type of transformer repair work, that shows the minimum of 5 years¿ experience directly working on transformers; including a short description of the referenced work, date the services were performed, and a point of contact for each listed project with telephone number and email address. The following submittals will be provided to the designated Technical Representative and COR for approval within the designated schedule.

Submittal When

Copies

Project Schedule: With Quote

Experience Documentation: With Quote

Comprehensive Engineering Report:30 days after completion of work

5.0 Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan

Performance Requirement

Acceptable Qualify Level

Tasks listed in 3.0 Scope above Services performed meet the requirements of Performance Work Statement

Work Hours

Work shall be performed Monday through Friday 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM excluding Federal Holidays. Any work outside the designated hours shall be arranged and approved prior to scheduling with the COR or Contracting Officer.

Contractor¿s Duties

Comply with laws, codes, ordinances, rules, regulations, orders, and other legal requirements of public authorities that bear on performance of work.

Contractor shall follow the requirements of the Reclamation¿s Safety and Health Standards and are available at: https://www.usbr.gov/ssle/safety/RSHS-all.pdf

Interested offerors/vendors having the experience to perform the work listed above should submit the following:

¿ A capability statement of 10 pages or less indicating the ability to perform all aspects of the effort described herein.

¿ Company name and address, company contact, phone number and e-mail address.

¿ Business size classification (Small, Small Disadvantaged (SDB), 8(a), Woman-owned (WOSB), Veteran Owned (VOSB), Service Disabled Veteran Owned (SD-VOSB), Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) businesses, and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU)/Minority Institutions (MI) including the number of employees and the number of years in business