Switchgear Cleaning/Testing and Partial Discharge Testing

The New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision is requesting bids on switchgear cleaning, testing, and partial discharge testing services for Fishkill Correctional Facility in Beacon, New York under IFB #2026-01-FIK, with bids due November 4, 2026 and a mandatory site visit on September 23, 2026. Bidders must comply with New York State Finance Law 139-m by certifying implementation of a Gender-Based Violence and the Workplace policy or submitting a signed explanation of non-compliance; this is a prerequisite for bid consideration. MWBE participation goals of 15 percent overall and an SDVOB goal of 6 percent apply; no DBE goal is in effect.

The scope encompasses service and testing of 14 Square D Type VR vacuum circuit breakers, 12 Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories protective relays, three Cummins diesel generators with battery systems, 29 transformers, motor control centers, automatic transfer switches, and low voltage air switches. Work includes Arc Flash Safety Awareness Training (minimum six hours for up to 20 persons) and Portable Generator Connection Training (minimum four hours), plus installation of Fluke infrared windows in incoming switchgear cabinets. Partial discharge testing must be completed by qualified registered professional electrical engineers licensed in New York State with at least ten years of experience; reports must be submitted in two copies with risk category evaluation.

The contract term is 18 months from approval. Bidders must submit an annual base bid for all labor, materials, equipment, and services; a separate one-time cost for Arc Flash Safety Awareness Training; and time-and-materials pricing (hourly labor rate plus percentage markup on parts and materials) for work outside the base bid scope. All work is subject to New York State prevailing wage requirements under PRC# 2026019666. Proof of commercial general liability insurance ($1 million each occurrence, $3 million general aggregate), workers' compensation coverage, disability benefits coverage, professional errors and omissions insurance ($1 million each occurrence), and business automobile liability insurance is required. Bidder questions are due October 6, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.; answers are due October 13, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.