HSCGG1-11-B-PCGAS1, replace main switchgear and medium voltage cables, USCG academy, new london, CT

ISSUE DATE: October 4, 2011. Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, transportation, supervision and disposal required for Replacement of Main Switchgear and Medium Voltage Cables at the USCG Academy located in New London, CT.  The work includes the replacement of the original PILC 5KV and XLPE 5KV cable with EPR 15KV cable from the Boiler Plant to the G&W 15KV load break switch in the Pump Station, G&W Switch in Michel Hall to G&W Switch in Munro Hall and replacement of the existing main switchgear.  This project consists of replacing cables throughout Feeder #3 and Feeder #4 (HV-3 and HV-4) branch circuits, clean the cable ducts, replace cable holders and pull new 15KV ethylene propylene rubber insulated cable (EPR) with associated ground conductor. Separable splices shall be on all branch connections being replaced. Once cable is replaced, re-splice and test the replaced branch and feeder section. Complete replacement and testing of one feeder section prior to beginning replacement of the other. Perform work in manholes and switchgear with energized 4160 volt cables and use appropriate PPE including flame retardant clothing while working in these manholes and the main switchgear. Lead cable shall be cut into manageable lengths (3 foot sections) and turned over to the CGA. Asbestos fire-wrap is anticipated to be present in manholes and workers need to be aware of its presence; and, (2) Complete replacement of the existing, 44 year old metal-clad 4160V Westinghouse Building and four (4) 1200A rack-out circuit breakers. Provide new main switchgear rated for 15KV with a number of circuit breakers capable of supporting the existing two loops (two breakers per loop) plus circuit breakers for an additional loop and spare breakers for future loop. Work consists mainly of site work for a new 15KV substation and removing the existing substation.  The estimated cost of this project is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000.  Bid, Payment, and Performance bonds will be required.  The applicable NAICS code is 238210 with a small business size standard of $14.0 million. ** The performance period is 329 days after receiving Notice to Proceed.** The solicitation package will be issued on or around October 4, 2011 with a tentative date set for bid opening of November 3, 2011.  Our office no longer issues solicitations or amendments in paper form.  All relevant solicitation documents, including specifications and drawings may be accessed for download beginning on the date of issue a the following site: http://www.fbo.gov.  Any amendments issued to the solicitation will be posted on this website.  A bidders list is only available by registering electronically for this solicitation on http://www.fbo.gov.  All offerors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration System.  Offerors are required to verify the number of amendments prior to bid opening through http://www.fbo.gov or with the Contracting Officer.  This acquisition is issued pursuant to FAR Part 14 and is 100% set-aside for Small Business Concerns.