IFB 2026-01-GRH electrical switchgear testing / partial discharge testing

Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted

Solicitation number
2136746
State
New York
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The New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) is requesting bids for electrical switchgear testing and partial discharge testing at Green Haven Correctional Facility in Stormville, New York under IFB 2026-01-GRH, with bids due August 26, 2026 at 3:00 PM. The procurement carries MWBE participation goals of 15% for Minority-Owned Business Enterprises and a 6% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) participation goal.

The scope encompasses comprehensive testing and maintenance of the facility's electrical infrastructure: 14 Eaton 150VCP-W750 vacuum circuit breakers with 12 Schweitzer Engineering Labs SEL-751A protective relays; 2 MTU 13.2kV 2MW diesel generators with 2 Schweitzer Engineering Labs SEL-700G protective relays; 3 motor control center panels (2 at Powerhouse, 1 at Wastewater Plant); 50 oil-filled transformers; 37 high-voltage switches with dual power feeds; 2 automatic transfer switches; 1 battery system with 10 recently replaced Deka Unigy 12AVR90 batteries; and 52 electrical manholes. Work includes installing Fluke 4-inch model Fluke-100-CLKT UL-listed infrared windows in incoming switchgear cabinets, Arc Flash Safety Awareness Training (minimum 6 hours for up to 30 persons), and portable generator connection training (minimum 4 hours). The contractor must provide generators and maintain power to critical buildings during service, coordinated with facility staff and performed during off-hours as required.

The contract term is 18 months from approval. All work must comply with New York State prevailing wage rates (schedule PRC# 2026014729). The bid structure includes an annual base bid for all labor, materials, equipment, and ancillary costs; one-time Arc Flash training cost; and time-and-materials pricing for out-of-scope work. Award will go to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The site visit is July 15, 2026 at 9:00 AM. Bidder questions are due July 29, 2026; answers are due August 5, 2026. Bidders must provide certificates of insurance including Commercial General Liability ($1 million per occurrence, $3 million aggregate), Professional Errors and Omissions ($1 million per occurrence), Workers' Compensation, and Disability Benefits coverage.

Opportunity text

The facility is powered via One (1) incoming 13.2kV Utility electrical service. The incoming feeder enters the facility via overhead lines to a switch mounted on a telephone pole, then proceeds underground into the Powerhouse Utility breaker switchgear. The total switchgear in the Powerhouse consists of (14) Eaton 150VCP-W750 vacuum circuit breakers. Protection is provided via (12) Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories SEL-751A protective relays. Backup Power is provided by (2) MTU 13.2kV, 2MW diesel generators. Protection is provided via (2) Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories SEL-700G protective relays. Tie Breaker is equipped with differential protective relays SEL-587Z. There are multiple MCC panels located in the facility, including two (2) located at the Powerhouse and (1) at the Wastewater Plant. There are (50) oil filled transformers on the site and (37) HV switches consisting of two (2) power feeds. There is one (1) transfer switch located at the rear gate and (1) at the Powerhouse MCC panel. There is (1) Battery System located in the Powerhouse:125V Battery System: (10) Deka Unigy 12AVR90 batteries - recently replaced in December 2025. (52) number of electrical manholes. All equipment is to be serviced using this listed scope of work. Contractor to provide generators and connect to critical buildings to maintain power during service, may have to be done during off hours. To be coordinated by the facility. Install Fluke 4" Round, model Fluke-100-CLKT, UL listed Infra-Red windows in the incoming switchgear cabinets.All work must be bid using prevailing wage rate. 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) MBE Goal: 15.00%

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