HomeMy WebLinkAboutECB Solutions, LLC. Supply of Power Transformers WRRF CONTRACT CHECKLIST
I. PROJECT INFORMATION
Date: 4.10.2024 REQUESTING DEPARTMENT Public Works
Project Name: WRRF Tertriary Filtration&Primary Power Transformers
Project Manager: David Briggs Contract Amount: $445,000
Contractor/Consultant/Design Engineer: Stantec
Is this a change order? Yes ❑ No ❑ Change Order No. N/A
II. BUDGET INFORMATION (Project Manager to Complete) III. Contract Type
Fund: 60 Budget Available(Purchasing attach report):
Department 3590 Yes ❑� No ❑ Construction ❑
GL Account 96154 FY Budget: 2024 Task Order ❑
Project Number: 11281 Enhancement: Yes ❑ No 0 Professional Service ❑
Equipment ❑
Will the project cross fiscal years? Yes❑ No ❑ Grant ❑
IV. PROCUREMENT USE ONLY-GRANT INFORMATION(to be completed only on Grant funded projects)
Grant#: Wage Determination Received Wage Verification 10 Days prior to bid due date Debarment Status(Federal Funded)
N/A N/A N/A N/A
Print and Attach the determination Print,attach and amend bid by addendum(if changed) www.sam.gov Print and attach
V. BASIS OF AWARD
BID RFP/RFQ TASK ORDER
Award based on Low Bid Highest Ranked Vendor Selected Master Agreement Category N/A
(Bid Results Attached) Yes No ❑ (Ratings Attached) Yes ❑No Date MSA Roster Approved:
Typical Award Yes ❑ No ❑
If no please state circumstances and conclusion: Initial low bid was non-responsive
Date Award Posted: 4.2.2024 7 day protest period ends: 4.2.2024
VI. PROCUREMENT USE ONLY-CONTRACTOR/CONSULTANT REQUIRED INFORMATION
PW License N/A Expiration Date: N/A Corporation Status UNKNOWN
Insurance Certificates Received(Date): 4.9.2024 Expiration Date: 1.12.2025 Rating: A++
Payment and Performance Bonds Received(Date): 4.10.2024 Rating: A++
Builders Risk Ins.Req'd: Yes ❑ No 0 If yes,has policy been purchased?
(Only applicabale for projects above$1,000,000)
VII. TASK ORDER SELECTION (Project Manager to Complete)
Reason Consultant Selected ❑ 1 Performance on past projects
Check all that apply ❑ Quality of work ❑ On Budget
❑On Time ❑ Accuracy of Construction Est
❑ 2 Qualified Personnel
❑ 3 Availability of personnel
❑ 4 Local of personnel
Description of negotiation process and fee evaluation:
Enter supervisor Name Date Approve
Vill. PROCUREMENT USE ONLY- AWARD INFORMATION
Date Submitted to Clerk for Agenda: 4.10.2024 Approval Date 4-23-2024 By: City Council
Purchase Order No.: Date Issued: WH5 submitted N/A
(Only for PW Construction Projects)
NTP Date:
Contract Request Checklist.5.24.2016.Final
City Of Meridian
Statement of Revenues and Expenditures - Rev and Exp Report - Sandra
3590 - WW Construction Projects
60 - Enterprise Fund
From 10/1/2023 Through 9/30/2024
Budget with Current Year Budget
Amendments Actual Remaining
Capital Outlay
96154 Filter Upgrade Projects 17,365,696.92 5,726,834.00 11,638,862.92
Total Capital Outlay 17,365,696.92 5,726,834.00 11,638,862.92
DEPT EXPENDITURES 17,365,696.92 5,726,834.00 11,638,862.92
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 17,365,696.92 5,726,834.00 11,638,862.92
Date: 2/13/24 08:09:40 AM Page: 1
WRRF Tertiary Filtration & Primary Pow
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The green cells with bolded numbers indicate that this bid was the lowest price.
The orange cells indicate that this item from that vendor was selected.
The green cells with orange outline indicate that this item from that vendor was self
has the lowest price.
$ 123
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ECB Solu
Total Cost $445,
# Items QuantityRequired Unit UnitPrice
1
1 75-kVA 208GrdY/120V Transformer 3 EA $49,000.0
2 2500-kVA 480GrdY/277V Transformer 2 EA $ 149,000.0
tions LLC Wisecom Technology
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TotalCost UnitPrice TotalCost
$ 147,000.0
$ 298,000.0
AGREEMENT FOR THE SUPPLY OF TRANSFORMERS
PROJECT #11281.F
THIS AGREEMENT FOR EQUIPMENT / SUPPLIES PROCUREMENT is made
this 23rd day of April, 2024, and entered into by and between the City of Meridian, a
municipal corporation organized under the laws of the State of Idaho, hereinafter
referred to as "CITY", 33 East Broadway Avenue, Meridian, Idaho 83642, and
SUPPLIER, hereinafter referred to as "ECB SOLUTIONS LLC", whose business
address is 669 Centerpointe Cove, Oxford MS 38655.
INTRODUCTION
Whereas, the City has a need for POWER TRANSFORMERS; and
WHEREAS, the SUPPLIER is specially trained, experienced and
competent to provide and has agreed to provide such equipment;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises, covenants,
terms and conditions hereinafter contained, the parties agree as follows:
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. Equipment / Supply Specifications & Requirements:
1.1 SUPPLIER shall supply the equipment, supplies and services to the
City upon execution of this Agreement and receipt of the City's written notice
to proceed, all items, and comply in all respects, as specified in the Invitation
to Bid titled "WRRF Tertiary Filtration & Primary Power Transformers" and
suppliers bid dated by which by this reference are incorporated herein,
together with all addendums issued.
1.2 The SUPPLIER shall provide all equipment and services under this
Agreement consistent with the requirements and standards established by
applicable federal, state and city laws, ordinances, regulations and
resolutions and the UCC. The SUPPLIER represents and warrants that it will
perform its work in accordance with generally accepted industry standards
and practices for the profession or professions that are used in performance
of this Agreement and that are in effect at the time of performance of this
Agreement. Delivery shall take place within x weeks of
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2. Consideration
2.1 The SUPPLIER shall be compensated on a Fixed Price basis as
provided in Attachment B "Payment Schedule" attached hereto and by
reference made a part hereof, for the Not-To-Exceed amount of$445,000.00.
2.2 The SUPPLIER shall provide the City with a detailed invoice upon
delivery of all equipment and supplies, which the City will pay within 30 days
of receipt of a correct invoice and approval by the City Project Manager. The
City will not withhold any Federal or State income taxes or Social Security
Tax from any payment made by City to SUPPLIER under the terms and
conditions of this Agreement. Payment of all taxes and other assessments
on such sums is the sole responsibility of SUPPLIER.
2.3 Except as expressly provided in this Agreement, SUPPLIER shall not
be entitled to receive from the City any additional consideration,
compensation, salary, wages, or other type of remuneration for services
rendered under this Agreement., including, but not limited to, meals, lodging,
transportation, drawings, renderings or mockups. Specifically, SUPPLIER
shall not be entitled by virtue of this Agreement to consideration in the form of
overtime, health insurance benefits, retirement benefits, paid holidays or
other paid leaves of absence of any type or kind whatsoever.
3. Invoices
Invoices shall be rendered in duplicate and shall include: (1) Purchase Order
number; (2) pricing; (3) quantity; (4) description; (5) any sales taxes or use
taxes as separate items, giving permit number authorizing collection of use
taxes; (6) point of shipment; (7) method and class of shipment; (8) complete
routing of shipment; and (9) whether transportation expense has been
prepaid. Seller/Contractor/Contractor agrees to make a separate invoice for
each order and shipment. Unless otherwise expressly provided in the
Purchase Order, all taxes, duties, tolls, fees, import charges, or other
governmental exactions shall be deemed included in the purchase price of
the supplies and services and the City shall have no liability to pay
Seller/Contractor/Contractor or any third party any amount in excess of the
specified purchase price. City of Meridian, a local governmental entity of the
State of Idaho, is exempt from any Federal Manufacturer's Excise Tax under
the provision of Section 4221(a)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code. All
invoices shall exclude such excise tax. All invoices shall be sent to the
following address:
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City of Meridian, Accounts Payable, 33. East Broadway Ave., Meridian,
Idaho 83642.
4. Term:
4.1 This agreement shall become effective upon execution by both parties,
and shall expire upon (a) completion of the agreed upon work, or (b) unless
sooner terminated as provided below or unless some other method or time of
termination is listed in Attachment A.
4.2 Should SUPPLIER default in the performance of this Agreement or
materially breach any of its provisions, City, at City's option, may terminate
this Agreement by giving written notification to SUPPLIER.
4.3 Should City fail to pay SUPPLIER all or any part of the compensation
set forth in Attachment B of this Agreement on the date due, SUPPLIER, at
the SUPPLIER's option, may terminate this Agreement if the failure is not
remedied by the City within thirty (30) days from the date payment is due.
5. Termination:
If, through any cause, SUPPLIER, its officers, employees, or agents fails to
fulfill in a timely and proper manner its obligations under this Agreement,
violates any of the covenants, agreements, or stipulations of this Agreement,
falsifies any record or document required to be prepared under this
agreement, engages in fraud, dishonesty, or any other act of misconduct in
the performance of this contract, or if the City Council determines that
termination of this Agreement is in the best interest of CITY, the CITY shall
thereupon have the right to terminate this Agreement by giving written notice
to SUPPLIER of such termination and specifying the effective date thereof at
least fifteen (15) days before the effective date of such termination.
Notwithstanding the above, SUPPLIER shall not be relieved of liability to the
CITY for damages sustained by the CITY by virtue of any breach of this
Agreement by SUPPLIER, and the CITY may withhold any payments to
SUPPLIER for the purposes of set-off until such time as the exact amount of
damages due the CITY from SUPPLIER is determined. This provision shall
survive the termination of this agreement and shall not relieve SUPPLIER of
its liability to the CITY for damages.
6. Independent SUPPLIER:
6.1 In all matters pertaining to this agreement, SUPPLIER shall be acting
as an independent SUPPLIER, and neither SUPPLIER nor any officer,
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employee or agent of SUPPLIER will be deemed an employee of CITY.
Except as expressly provided in Attachment A, SUPPLIER has no authority
or responsibility to exercise any rights or power vested in the City and
therefore has no authority to bind or incur any obligation on behalf of the City.
The selection and designation of the personnel of the CITY in the
performance of this agreement shall be made by the CITY.
6.2 SUPPLIER, its agents, officers, and employees are and at all times
during the term of this Agreement shall represent and conduct themselves as
independent SUPPLIERs and not as employees of the City.
6.3 SUPPLIER shall determine the method, details and means of
performing the work and services to be provided by SUPPLIER under this
Agreement. SUPPLIER shall be responsible to City only for the requirements
and results specified in this Agreement and, except as expressly provided in
this Agreement, shall not be subjected to City's control with respect to the
physical action or activities of SUPPLIER in fulfillment of this Agreement. If in
the performance of this Agreement any third persons are employed by
SUPPLIER, such persons shall be entirely and exclusively under the direction
and supervision and control of the SUPPLIER.
7. Indemnification and Insurance:
a. SUPPLIER shall indemnify and save and hold harmless CITY from and for
any and all losses, claims, actions, judgments for damages, or injury to
persons or property and losses and expenses and other costs including
litigation costs and attorney's fees, arising out of, resulting from, or in
connection with the performance of this Agreement by the SUPPLIER, its
servants, agents, officers, employees, guests, and business invitees, and not
caused by or arising out of the tortuous conduct of CITY or its employees.
SUPPLIER shall maintain, and specifically agrees that it will maintain,
throughout the term of this Agreement, liability insurance, in which the CITY
shall be named an additional insured in the minimum amounts as follow:
General Liability One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per incident or occurrence,
Automobile Liability Insurance One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per incident
or occurrence and Workers' Compensation Insurance, in the statutory limits
as required by law.. The limits of insurance shall not be deemed a limitation
of the covenants to indemnify and save and hold harmless CITY; and if CITY
becomes liable for an amount in excess of the insurance limits, herein
provided, SUPPLIER covenants and agrees to indemnify and save and hold
harmless CITY from and for all such losses, claims, actions, or judgments for
damages or injury to persons or property and other costs, including litigation
costs and attorneys'fees, arising out of, resulting from , or in connection with
the performance of this Agreement by the SUPPLIER or SUPPLIER's
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officers, employs, agents, representatives or subSUPPLIERs and resulting in
or attributable to personal injury, death, or damage or destruction to tangible
or intangible property, including use of. SUPPLIER shall provide CITY with a
Certificate of Insurance, or other proof of insurance evidencing SUPPLIER'S
compliance with the requirements of this paragraph and file such proof of
insurance with the CITY at least ten (10) days prior to the date SUPPLIER
begins performance of it's obligations under this Agreement. In the event the
insurance minimums are changed, SUPPLIER shall immediately submit proof
of compliance with the changed limits. Evidence of all insurance shall be
submitted to the City Purchasing Agent with a copy to Meridian City
Accounting, 33 East Broadway Avenue, Meridian, Idaho 83642.
7.2 Any deductibles, self-insured retention, or named insureds must be
declared in writing and approved by the City. At the option of the City, either:
the insurer shall reduce or eliminate such deductibles, self-insured retentions
or named insureds; or the SUPPLIER shall provide a bond, cash or letter of
credit guaranteeing payment of losses and related investigations, claim
administration and defense expenses.
7.3 To the extent of the indemnity in this contract, SUPPLIER's Insurance
coverage shall be primary insurance regarding the City's elected officers,
officials, employees and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance
maintained by the City or the City's elected officers, officials, employees and
volunteers shall be excess of the SUPPLIER's insurance and shall not
contribute with SUPPLIER's insurance except as to the extent of City's
negligence.
b. The SUPPLIER's insurance shall apply separately to each insured against
whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the limits of the
insurer's liability.
7.4 All insurance coverages for Suppliers subs shall be subject to all of the
insurance and indemnity requirements stated herein.
7.5 The limits of insurance described herein shall not limit the liability of
the Supplier and Supplier's agents, representatives, employees or
subcontractors.
7.6 The limits of insurance described herein shall not limit the liability of
the Contractor and Contractor's agents, representatives, employees or
subcontractors.
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8. Bonds: Payment, Warranty and Performance Bonds are required.
9. Warranty: In addition to any warranty required in the specifications, all
equipment, coatings, valves, controls, and other components provided under
this agreement shall be guaranteed for two (2) years against defects in
workmanship and materials from the notice of acceptance.
10. Notices: Any and all notices required to be given by either of the parties
hereto, unless otherwise stated in this agreement, shall be in writing and be
deemed communicated when mailed in the United States mail, certified,
return receipt requested, addressed as follows:
City of Meridian
Procurement Manager
33 E. Broadway Avenue
Meridian, Idaho 83642
Ph. (208) 489-0417
Email: kwatts(o)-meridiancity.org
Either party may change their address for the purpose of this paragraph by
giving written notice of such change to the other in the manner herein
provided.
11. Attorney Fees: Should any litigation be commenced between the parties
hereto concerning this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled, in
addition to any other relief as may be granted, to court costs and reasonable
attorneys' fees as determined by a Court of competent jurisdiction. This
provision shall be deemed to be a separate contract between the parties and
shall survive any default, termination or forfeiture of this Agreement.
12. Time is of the Essence: The parties hereto acknowledge and agree that
time is strictly of the essence with respect to each and every term, condition
and provision hereof, and that the failure to timely perform any of the
obligations hereunder shall constitute a breach of, and a default under, this
Agreement by the party so failing to perform.
13. Assignment: It is expressly agreed and understood by the parties hereto,
that SUPPLIER shall not have the right to assign, transfer, hypothecate or
sell any of its rights under this Agreement except upon the prior express
written consent of CITY.
14. Discrimination Prohibited: In performing the Work required herein,
SUPPLIER shall not unlawfully discriminate in violation of any federal, state
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or local law, rule or regulation against any person on the basis of race, color,
religion, sex, national origin or ancestry, age or disability.
15. Reports and Information:
15.1 At such times and in such forms as the CITY may require, there shall
be furnished to the CITY such statements, records, reports, data and
information as the CITY may request pertaining to matters covered by this
Agreement.
15.2 SUPPLIER shall maintain all writings, documents and records
prepared or compiled in connection with the performance of this Agreement
for a minimum of four (4) years from the termination or completion of this or
Agreement. This includes any handwriting, typewriting, printing, photo static,
photographic and every other means of recording upon any tangible thing,
any form of communication or representation including letters, words,
pictures, sounds or symbols or any combination thereof.
16. Audits and Inspections: Subject to applicable laws respecting the
protection of privacy and the City's requirement to comply with the Idaho
Public Records Act, at any time during normal business hours and as often
as the CITY may deem necessary, there shall be made available to the CITY
for examination all of SUPPLIER'S records with respect to all matters
covered by this Agreement. SUPPLIER shall permit the CITY to audit,
examine, and make excerpts or transcripts from such records, and to make
audits of all contracts, invoices, materials, payrolls, records of personnel,
conditions of employment and other data relating to all matters covered by
this Agreement.
17. Publication, Reproduction and Use of Material: No material produced in
whole or in part under this Agreement shall be subject to copyright in the
United States or in any other country. The CITY shall have unrestricted
authority to publish, disclose and otherwise use, in whole or in part, any
reports, data or other materials prepared under this Agreement.
18. Compliance with Laws: In performing the scope of work required
hereunder, SUPPLIER shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, and
codes of Federal, State, and local governments.
Certifications.
Pursuant to Idaho Code§§67-2359 and 67-2346,Contractor hereby certifies:
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A. That Contractor is not currently owned or operated by the government
of China and will not, for the duration of this Contract, be owned or
operated by the government of China.
B. That Contractor is not currently engaged in, and will not for the
duration of the Contract engage in, a boycott of goods or services
from Israel or territories under its control.
19. Changes: The CITY may, from time to time, request changes in the Scope of
Work to be performed hereunder. Such changes, including any increase or
decrease in the amount of SUPPLIER'S compensation, which are mutually
agreed upon by and between the CITY and SUPPLIER, shall be incorporated
in written amendments which shall be executed with the same formalities as
this Agreement.
20. Construction and Severability: If any part of this Agreement is held to be
invalid or unenforceable, such holding will not affect the validity or
enforceability of any other part of this Agreement so long as the remainder of
the Agreement is reasonably capable of completion.
21. Waiver of Default: Waiver of default by either party to this Agreement shall
not be deemed to be waiver of any subsequent default. Waiver or breach of
any provision of this Agreement shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any
other or subsequent breach, and shall not be construed to be a modification
of the terms of this Agreement unless this Agreement is modified as provided
above.
22. Advice of Attorney: Each party warrants and represents that in executing
this Agreement. It has received independent legal advice from its attorney's
or the opportunity to seek such advice.
23. Entire Agreement: This Agreement contains the entire agreement of the
parties and supersedes any and all other agreements or understandings, oral
of written, whether previous to the execution hereof or contemporaneous
herewith.
24. Order of Precedence: The order or precedence shall be the contract
agreement, the Invitation for Bid document, then the winning bidders
submitted bid document.
25. Applicable Law: This Agreement shall be governed by and construed and
enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Idaho, and the
ordinances of the City of Meridian.
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26. Approval Required: This Agreement shall not become effective or binding
until approved by the City of Meridian.
CITY OF MERIDIAN ECB SOLUTIONS LLC
BY: BY:
Keith Watts, Procurement Manager Ellis Bledsoe, Principal
Dated: 4-23-2024 Dated: 4/3/2024
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ATTACHMENT I
SPECIFICATIONS / SCOPE OF WORK
SECTION 26 12 19
PAD-MOUNTED, LIQUID-FILLED,MEDIUM-VOLTAGE TRANSFORMERS
PART1 - GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
A. Section includes pad-mounted, liquid-filled, medium-voltage distribution transformers,
with primary and secondary bushings within air-terminal enclosures.
1.2 DEFINITIONS
A. BIL: Basic Impulse Insulation Level.
B. Bushing: An insulating structure including a central conductor, or providing a central
passage for a conductor, with provision for mounting on a barrier, conducting or
otherwise, for the purpose of insulating the conductor from the barrier and conducting
current from one side of the barrier to the other.
C. Bushing Elbow: An insulated device used to connect insulated conductors to separable
insulated connectors on dead-front,pad-mounted transformers and to provide a fully
insulated connection. This is also called an "elbow connector."
D. Bushing Insert: That component of a separable insulated connector that is inserted into a
bushing well to complete a dead-front, load break or nonload break, separable insulated
connector(bushing).
E. Bushing Well: A component of a separable insulated connector, either permanently
welded or clamped to an enclosure wall or barrier, having a cavity that receives a
replaceable component (bushing insert)to complete the separable insulated connector
(bushing).
F. Elbow Connector: See "bushing elbow" above.
1.3 REFERENCES
A. The following is a list of standards which may be referenced in this section:
1. The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineer, Inc. (IEEE):
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a. 386 - IEEE Standard for Separable Insulated Connector Systems for Power
Distribution Systems Rated 2.5 kV through 35 kV.
b. C2 -National Electric Safety Code.
C. C37.47 - IEEE Standard Specifications for High-Voltage (>1000 V)
Distribution Class Current-Limiting Type Fuses and Fuse Disconnecting
Switches.
d. C57.12.00 - IEEE Standard for General Requirements for Liquid-Immersed
Distribution, Power, and Regulating Transformers.
e. C57.12.26 - IEEE Standard for Pad-Mounted, Compartmental-Type, Self-
Cooled, Three-Phase Distribution Transformers for Use with Separable
Insulated High-Voltage Connectors (34 500 GrdY/19 920 Volts and Below,
2500 kVA and Smaller).
f. C57.12.28 - IEEE Standard for Pad-Mounted Equipment - Enclosure
Integrity.
g. C57.12.36 - IEEE Standard Requirements for Liquid-Immersed Distribution
Substation Transformers.
h. C57.12.70 - IEEE Standard for Standard Terminal Markings and
Connections for Distribution and Power Transformers.
i. C57.12.90—IEEE Standard Test Code for Liquid-Immersed Distribution,
Power, and Regulating Transformers.
j. C62.11 - IEEE Standard for Metal-Oxide Surge Arresters for AC Power
Circuits (>I kV).
2. InterNational Electrical Testing Association (META):
a. ATS - Standard for Acceptance Testing Specifications for Electrical Power
Equipment and Systems.
3. Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories (NRTL).
4. American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE):
a. SEI 7— 10 - Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures.
5. Department of Energy (DOE):
a. 10 CFR 431, Subpart K—Distribution Transformers.
6. National Fire Protection Association(NFPA): 70
7. International Organization for Standardization(ISO):
a. 9001, Quality Management Systems Requirements.
8. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):
a. A 167 - Specification for stainless steel and heat-resisting chromium-nickel
steel plate, sheet, and strip
b. D 117 - Standard Guide for Sampling, Test Methods, and Specifications for
Electrical Insulating Oils of Petroleum Origin.
C. D 877 - Standard Test Method for Dielectric Breakdown Voltage of
Insulating Liquids Using Disk Electrodes.
d. D 923 - Standard Practices for Sampling Electrical Insulating Liquids.
e. D 971 - Standard Test Method for Interfacial Tension of Oil Against Water
by the Ring Method.
f. D 974 - Standard Test Method for Acid and Base Number by Color-
Indicator Titration.
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g. D 1500 - Standard Test Method for ASTM Color of Petroleum Products
(ASTM Color Scale).
h. D 1524 - Standard Test Method for Visual Examination of Used Electrical
Insulating Liquids in the Field.
i. D 1816 - Standard Test Method for Dielectric Breakdown Voltage of
Insulating Liquids Using VDE Electrodes.
j. D 3487 - Standard Specification for Mineral Insulating Oil Used in
Electrical Apparatus.
9. Underwriters Laboratories (UL):
a. 1562 - Standard for Transformers, Distribution, Dry-Type - Over 600 Volts.
10. National Electrical Manufacturers Association(NEMA):
a. TR 1 —Transformers, Regulators, and Reactors.
11. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA):
a. 29 CFR 1910.269 - Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and
Distribution.
12. Uniform Building Code (UBC): Section 1630, Lateral Force on Elements of
Structures,Non-Structural Components, and Equipment Supported by Structures.
1.4 ACTION SUBMITTALS
A. Product Data: For each type of product include:
I. Rated capacities.
2. Operating characteristics.
3. Furnished specialties.
4. Accessories.
B. Shop Drawings: For liquid-filled, medium-voltage transformers:
I. Descriptive information for the transformer and all specified components.
2. Dimensional drawings, plans and elevations showing major components and
features.
a. Plan view.
b. Cross-section of equipment base.
C. Clearances.
d. Required workspace.
e. Locations of penetrations for grounding and conduits.
3. Details of equipment assemblies and indicate:
a. Dimensions.
b. Weights.
C. Loads.
d. Required clearances.
e. Method of field assembly.
f. Components.
g. Location and size of each field connection.
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4. Single-line diagram.
5. List of materials.
6. Nameplate data.
7. Nameplate data.
8. High voltage switch arrangement(one-line diagram) for each transformer,
9. Manufacturer's published time-current curves of the transformer high-voltage
fuses,with transformer damage curve, inrush curve, and thru fault current
indicated.
1.5 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS
A. Qualification Data: For testing agency.
B. Product Certificates: For transformers:
1. Signed by product manufacturer.
C. Quality Control Submittals:
1. Factory quality control reports.
2. Field quality control reports.
1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in
NFPA 70,by a qualified testing agency, and marked for intended location and
application.
B. Design, test, and assemble in accordance with applicable standards of IEEE C57.12.00,
C57.12.22, C57.12.26, C57.12.70, C57.12.80, C57.12.90, and C57.12.92.
1.7 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS
A. Operation and Maintenance Data for transformer and accessories:
1. Operation manual.
2. Maintenance manual.
3. Emergency manual.
4. Manufacturer's written instructions for preventative maintenance.
5. Time-current curves of overcurrent protective devices.
6. Local Representatives
a. Where to order parts: Name, Address, Telephone.
b. Service Problems:
1) Who to call.
2) How to get emergency help.
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1.8 EXTRA MATERIALS
A. Furnish, tag, and box for shipment and storage the following spare parts, special tools,
and materials.
1. One quart of paint to match color and quality of equipment final shop finish.
2. Two spare fuses for each transformer.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 MANUFACTURERS:
A. Eaton
B. ABB
C. Square D Co.
D. General Electric
E. Howard Industries, Inc.
2.2 TRANSFORMER SCHEDULE
A. Provide three-phase transformers as follows:
PRIMARY SECONDARY
QUANTITY SIZE VOLTAGE VOLTAGE
3 75-kVA 12,470GrdY/7,200V 208GrdY/120V
2 2500-kVA 12,470GrdY/7,200V 480GrdY/277V
2.3 GENERAL
A. Transformer Locations: Outdoors.
B. Winding Connections: The connection of windings and terminal markings shall comply
with IEEE C57.12.70.
C. Efficiency: Comply with 10 CFR 431, Subpart K(DOE 2016).
D. Insulation: Transformer kVA rating shall be as follows: The average winding
temperature rise above a 30 deg C ambient temperature shall not exceed 65 deg C and
80 deg C hottest-spot temperature rise at rated kVA when tested according to
IEEE C57.12.90,using combination of connections and taps that give the highest
average winding temperature rise.
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E. Tank: Sealed, with welded-on cover.
F. Enclosure Integrity: Comply with IEEE C57.12.28 for pad-mounted enclosures that
contain energized electrical equipment in excess of 600 V that may be exposed to the
public.
G. Mounting: An integral skid mounting frame, suitable to allow skidding or rolling of
transformer in any direction, and with provision for anchoring frame to pad.
H. Insulating Liquids:
1. Mineral Oil: ASTM D 3487, Type II, and tested for compliance with
ASTM D 117.
a. Retro fillable with homogeneous biodegradable fluid if the Owner decides
to do so in the future.
I. Sound level shall comply with NEMA TR 1 requirements.
J. Corrosion Protection:
1. Transformer coating system shall be factory applied, complying with
requirements of IEEE C57.12.28, in manufacturer's standard color Munsell
7GY3.29/1.5 green.
K. Warning Labels and Signs:
1. High-Voltage Warning Label: Provide self-adhesive warning signs on outside of
high-voltage compartment door(s). Sign legend shall be "DANGER HIGH
VOLTAGE" printed in two lines of nominal 2-inch(50-mm) high letters. The
word "DANGER" shall be in white letters on a red background and the words
"HIGH VOLTAGE" shall be in black letters on a white background.
2. Arc Flash Warning Label: Provide self-adhesive warning signs on outside of
high-voltage compartment door(s), warning of potential electrical arc flash
hazards and appropriate personal protective equipment required.
L. Service Conditions
1. Transformers shall be suitable for operation under service conditions specified as
usual service conditions in IEEE C57.12.00.
2.4 THREE PHASE TRANSFORMERS
A. Capacities and Characteristics:
1. Self-Cooled Rating, Class ONAN. Comply with IEEE C57.12.00 for cooling
class.
2. Power Rating (kVA): As specified herein.
3. Primary Voltage Ratings: 12,470GrdY/7,200V, three-phase, 60-Hz.
4. Secondary Voltage Ratings: 480GrdY/277V and 208GrdY/120V, 60-Hz as
specified herein.
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5. Taps: Comply with IEEE C57.12.26 requirements.
a. 480GrdY/277V Units: Full capacity, two 2-1/2 percent below and two 2-
1/2 percent above, rated voltage.
b. 208GrdY/120V Units: Full capacity, four 2-1/2 percent below rated
voltage.
C. Externally operated no-load tap changer.
d. Provisions for locking handle in any position.
6. Transformer BIL (kV): Comply with IEEE C57.12.26 requirements.
a. Primary: 95-kV BIL.
b. Secondary: 30-kV BIL (600V or less).
B. Windings Material: Copper.
C. Impedance: Manufacturer's standard.
D. Wye-wye transformers wound on four-or five legged cores.
E. Terminal Compartments
1. General: ANSI C57.12.28, enclosed high and low voltage compartments side by
side, separated by steel barrier,bolted to transformer tank. Terminal compartment
enclosure shall have no exposed screws,bolts, or other fasteners which are
externally removable.
a. Doors:
1) Individual, full-height, air-filled.
2) Low voltage door with three-point latching mechanism, vault type
handle, and single padlocking provision.
3) High voltage door fastenings inaccessible until low voltage door has
been opened.
4) Door bolts: Hex-head type.
5) Lift-off, stainless steel hinges and door stops.
6) Removable front sill to facilitate rolling of skidding over conduit
stubs.
7) Recessed lock pocket,with steel door release bolt adjacent to
secondary compartment door handle.
2. High Voltage Compartment:
a. Dead-front in accordance with ANSI C57.12.26 type construction.
b. Protective fuses.
C. High voltage bushings.
d. Transformer grounding pad.
e. High voltage switch.
3. Low Voltage Compartment:
a. Live front in accordance with ANSI C57.12.26 type construction.
b. Low voltage bushings.
C. Stainless steel grounding pad.
d. Stainless steel equipment nameplate.
e. Magnetic liquid level indicator with high and low alarm contacts.
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f. 1-inch upper filter press and filling plug.
g. Drain valve with sampling device.
h. Dial type thermometer and alarm contacts.
i. Pressure relief valve.
j. Pressure relief device, self-resealing with indicator.
k. Pressure-vacuum gauge.
1. Machine-engraved nameplate, made of anodized aluminum or stainless
steel.
F. Bushings
1. High Voltage:
a. Dead-front termination:
1) Universal bushing wells and bushing well inserts rated 15 kV in
accordance with IEEE 386.
2) Bushings externally clamped and front removable.
3) Rated for 200 amperes continuous.
4) Standoff brackets located to bushings.
5) Terminations arranged for loop feed.
2. Low Voltage (below 600V):
a. Molded epoxy bushing clamped to tank. 6-hole spade-type terminals for
units 2,000 kVA and smaller. 8-hole spade-type terminals for 2,500 kVA
units.
b. Rated 150 percent of continuous full-load current.
C. Internally connected neutral extended to neutral bushing.
G. High Voltage Switch
a. Provide OFF-ON load break, gang operated, oil-immersed switch.
b. Hot stick operated handle located in high voltage compartment.
C. Capable of operating at full-load current.
d. Switch Configuration: Radial.
H. High Voltage Protection
a. Bayonet-type, liquid-immersed, expulsion fuses in series with liquid-
immersed,partial-range, current-limiting fuses. Bayonet fuse shall sense
both high currents and high oil temperature to provide thermal protection to
the transformer. Connect current-limiting fuses ahead of radial-feed load-
break switch.
b. Provide oil retention valve and an external drip shield inside the housing to
eliminate or minimize oil spills. Valve shall close when fuse holder is
removed, and an external drip shield is installed.
C. Provide a conspicuously displayed warning adjacent to bayonet fuse(s),
cautioning against removing or inserting fuses unless transformer has been
de-energized and tank pressure has been released.
L Surge Arresters
1. Comply with IEEE C62.11, Distribution Class; metal-oxide-varistor type, fully
shielded, separable-elbow type, suitable for plugging into the inserts provided in
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the high-voltage section of the transformer. Connected in each phase of incoming
circuit and ahead of any disconnecting device.
J. Tank Grounding Pads
1. High and Low Voltage Compartments:
a. Connected together with bare No. 2/0 stranded copper conductors.
b. Wye-wye high and low voltage neutrals internally connected with link and
brought out to insulated low voltage bushing externally grounded to tank.
C. Low voltage neutral connected to externally mounted insulating bushing in
low voltage compartment and grounded to tank with removable strap.
K. Tap Changer Warning Sign
1. Red laminated plastic, engraved to white core.
2. Engrave to read DO NOT OPERATE WHEN TRANSFORMER ENERGIZED.
3. Mount above tap changer handle.
2.5 SOURCE QUALITY CONTROL
A. Provide manufacturer's certificate that the transformer design tests comply with
IEEE C57.12.90.
1. Perform the following factory-certified routine tests:
a. Resistance.
b. Turns ratio,polarity, and phase relation.
C. Transformer no-load losses and excitation current at 100 percent of ratings.
d. Transformer impedance voltage and load loss.
e. Operation of all devices.
f. Lightning impulse.
g. Low frequency.
h. Leak.
i. Transformer no-load losses and excitation current at 110 percent of ratings.
J. Induced potential.
k. Resistance measurements of all windings on rated voltage connection and at
tap extreme connections.
1. Ratios on rated voltage connection and at tap extreme connections.
M. Polarity and phase relation on rated voltage connection.
n. No-load loss at rated voltage on rated voltage connection.
o. Exciting current at rated voltage on rated voltage connection.
p. Impedance.
PART 3 -EXECUTION (NOT USED)
END OF SECTION
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Attachment B
MILESTONE / PAYMENT SCHEDULE
A. Total and complete compensation for this Agreement shall not exceed $445,000.
MILESTONE SCHEDULE ESTIMATED
PAYMENT
SCHEDULE
Milestone 1 Submission of all 14 Days from Conditional Notice of
Submittals Award 10%
Milestone 2 Approval of all Submittals 28 Days from Notice to Proceed 20%
Milestone 3 Equipment Delivery 880 Days from Notice to Proceed 60%
Approval of Operation &
Milestone 4 Maintenance Manual
Submittal 910 Days from Notice to Proceed 5%
Milestone 5 Final Completion 910 Days from Notice to Proceed 5%
PRICING SCHEDULE
Furnish all labor, materials, equipment, and incidentals as required for the above-named
project, per the attached drawings and specifications.
Equipment and Manufacturer's Services
EXTENDED
ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY UNIT PRICE PRICE
1 75-kVA 208GrdY/120V Transformer 3 EA $49,000.00 $147,000.00
2 2500-kVA 480GrdY/277V Transformer 2 EA $149,000.00 $298,000.00
TOTAL $445,000.00
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