Generator System Upgrades at 8 Movable Dams in Fonda Section

THE NEW YORK STATE CANAL CORPORATION ("CANALS" OR "NYSCC"), A SUBSIDIARY OF THE NEW YORK POWER AUTHORITY (HEREINAFTER "AUTHORITY" OR "NYPA") INVITES QUALIFIED BIDDERS TO SUBMIT A PROPOSAL TO UPGRADE 8 MOVABLE DAMS IN THE CANALS FONDA SECTION IN SCHENECTADY AND MONTGOMERY COUNTIES. THE FOLLOWING IS A GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK TO BE DONE. Summary : Upgrade the generator setup at each site to achieve 2 goals: • Improve the reliability of the power available for operation of the movable dam during normal and adverse conditions • Bring the electrical backup system to compliance with the National Electrical Code Tasks : • Modify the generator wheelbase for pad mounting at 7 sites • Construct a concrete generator pad at 5 sites • Replace the existing generator with a NYSCC-furnished unit at 3 sites • Fabricate a lift platform to raise the generator at 2 sites • Provide bollards and/or fencing to protect the generators at 7 sites • Furnish and install manual transfer switches at each site to allow the following: * connection of a roll-up generator should the on-site generator fail to operate * connection of a roll-up DC rectifier should the on-site rectifier fail to operate • Provide electrical wiring and conduits as shown on the contract plans • Electrical commissioning and testing • Removals and demolition required to accomplish the above work • Restoration of disturbed surfaces • Coordination with Canal Maintenance & Operations forces • Miscellaneous work shown on the contract plans but not specifically listed above BIDDERS ARE HEREBY DIRECTED TO USE NYPA'S WEBSITE. (WWW.NYPA.GOV) TO REGISTER AS A VENDOR, OBTAIN COMPLETE BID DOCUMENTS, BID ADDENDA, POST BID-ADDENDA AND RELATED NOTICES WITHIN THE NYPA ARIBA NETWORK. BIDDERS OBTAINING BID DOCUMENTS FROM SOURCES OTHER THAN THE AUTHORITY'S WEB SITE AT WWW.NYPA.GOV DO SO AT THEIR OWN RISK. INCOMPLETE PROPOSAL RESPONSES MAY BE REJECTED.FURTHER DETAILS ON QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS CAN BE FOUND IN THE BID DOCUMENTS VIA NYPA'S ARIBA PLATFORM. THIS CONTRACT MAY BE FULFILLED BY A SUB-CONTRACT, JOINT VENTURE OR CO-PRODUCTION ARRANGEMENT. Business enterprises awarded an identical or substantially similar procurement contract within the past five years: None. Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) SDVOB Goal: 6.00% Minority / Women Business Enterprise contracting goals (MWBE) Total MWBE Goals: 20.00%