Elmira Correctional Facility Electrical Switchgear Testing/Partial Discharge Testing

The New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision is requesting bids on electrical switchgear testing and partial discharge testing services at Elmira Correctional Facility under IFB 2026-003ELM, with bids due October 13, 2026 at 2:30 PM and a mandatory site visit on September 9, 2026 at 9:00 AM. A Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business participation goal of 6 percent applies; MBE and WBE goals are 0 percent.

The scope encompasses medium voltage switchgear, automatic transfer switches, vacuum circuit breakers, battery systems, motor control centers, oil-filled and dry-type transformers, low voltage air switches, and protective relays across multiple facility buildings. Partial discharge testing must use a Doble Online PD Testing System with engineered reports. The work includes Arc Flash Safety Awareness Training for up to 20 persons (minimum 4 hours) and Portable Generator Connection Training (minimum 4 hours). Testing of 16 portable generators (14 at 150 KW and 2 at 300 KW) is required to maintain power during operations. All work must be completed within six working days (Monday through Friday, with Saturday as an optional sixth day).

The contract term is 18 months. Place of performance is 1879 Davis Street, Elmira, New York 14901. Pricing shall be submitted as an annual base bid covering all labor, materials, equipment, and ancillary costs; a separate one-time charge for Arc Flash Safety Awareness Training; and time-and-materials rates (hourly labor plus percent markup on parts and materials) for work not covered in the base bid. The contract is subject to prevailing wage rate requirements under New York State Labor Law (PRC# 2026013614). O'Connell Electric was awarded the previous identical switchgear contract. Bidder questions are due September 23, 2026. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.