Trade Agreement: Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements:
EZ108-201858/A
Title:
High Voltage Maintenance
Location:
Esquimalt Graving Dock, Victoria, BC
Note to Tenderers:
Drawings and Specifications are now available for viewing and downloading in a Portable Document Format (PDF) or in a standard paper version. Tenderers should note that Attachment contains the Drawings and Specifications Package (DSP) which consists of PDF files organized in an industry recognized directory structure.
Work Description:
In general, the work includes, but not limited to:
1) Inspection, cleaning, testing, documentation of results, and recalibration of High Voltage (HV) (greater than 600V) electrical equipment and switchgears, and some 600V main breakers as listed
2) Testing of substation battery packs and chargers
3) Testing of HV Automatic Transfer Switch
4) Testing the main switchgear line-up, including all relays, buses, LED indicating lights, metering including CTs and PTs, grounding switches and mechanical linkages, and other equipment within the switchgear
5) Testing of the I-Gard Ground Fault Protection systems at each substation
6) Testing of ground fault relays performing tripping on 12.5 kV and 2.4 kV breakers including all relays outlined in Section 26 08 01 HV System Maintenance, Inspection, and Calibration
7) Testing of 480V breakers specifically identified in Section 26 08 01 HV System Maintenance, Inspection, and Calibration
8) Performance of high potential tests on HV cables identified within this specification
9) Station grounding and lightning protection systems for continuity and general inspection for damage or buildup of rust or unwanted material
10) Inspection of MCC personal grounding for grounding continuity and general inspection for damage or buildup of rust or unwanted material
11) Minor modification and repair work on existing equipment as indicated
12) Submission of test reports
13) Submission of mark-ups on existing documentation, including but not limited to single line drawings and coordination study graphs
Refer to section 26 08 01 HV System Maintenance, Inspection, and Calibration for detailed work description, refer to Appendix B.
Mandatory Site Visit:
1. The site visit for this project is MANDATORY. The representative of the Bidder must attend the site visit and sign the Site Visit Attendance Sheet at the site visit. Bids submitted by Bidders who have not signed the attendance sheet will be rejected and declared NON-RESPONSIVE.
2. There will be a mandatory site visit on January 29, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. local time.
3. Interested Bidders are to meet at the PWGSC Security Trailer Boardroom, Building 2026, Esquimalt Graving Dock, located at 825 Admirals Road, Victoria, BC. The front gate Commissionaire will only allow access to the site if previous visitor information is provided and names appear on the visitor list.
4. Prior to submitting a bid for this work, the representative(s) of the Bidder are required to visit the site to make inquiries or investigations necessary to become thoroughly acquainted with the site as well as the nature and extent of the work.
5. Instructions: Bidders are reminded that the Esquimalt Graving Dock is a heavy industrial site and WCB approved hard hats and safety footwear must be worn for the site visit.
6. A maximum of two (2) representatives per bidder will be permitted to examine the site. Contractors attending the site visit may be required to show one (1) piece of government issued ID, such as a Driver’s License.
7. Bidders are responsible for making their own travel arrangements.
8. Interested bidders are required to communicate with the Contracting Authority, Tian Lam at t•••••••@••••••••.••.ca or (604) 363-7968 no later than 24 hours prior to the site visit and bidder’s conference to confirm attendance. Bidders should provide, in writing via email, to the Contracting Authority, the names, telephone and email address of the person(s) who are attending so that they will be place on the Commissionaire’s visitors list.
Industrial Security Requirements:
THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS A SECURITY REQUIREMENT
1. At bid closing, the Bidder must hold a valid Security Clearance as indicated in section SC01 of the Supplementary Conditions. Failure to comply with this requirement will render the Bid non-compliant and no further consideration will be given to the Bid.
2. The successful Bidder's personnel, as well as any subcontractor and its personnel, who are required to perform any part of the Work pursuant to the subsequent contract must meet the mandatory security requirement as indicated in section SC01 of the Supplementary Conditions. Individuals who do not have the required level of security will not be allowed on site. It is the responsibility of the successful Bidder to ensure that the security requirements are met throughout the performance of the contract. Canada will not be held liable or accountable for any delays or additional costs associated with the successful Bidder's non-compliance with the mandatory security requirement.
3. For additional information on security requirements, bidders should consult the Web site Industrial Security Program.
Delivery Date:
The Contractor must perform and complete the Work within eight (8) weeks from the date of notification of acceptance of the offer.
Estimated Value:
To assist with bonding and insurance requirements, this project is estimated to cost approximately between $100,001.00 and $500,000.00. (GST included).
Enquiries:
Tian Lam, Supply Specialist
Tel: (604) 363-7968
Email: T•••••••@••••••••.••.ca
Firms intending to submit tenders on this project should obtain tender (solicitation) documents through Buyandsell.gc.ca/tenders. Amendments, when issued, will be available from Buyandsell.gc.ca/tenders. Firms that elect to base their bids on tender (solicitation) documents obtained from other sources do so at their own risk and will be solely responsible to inform the tender calling authority of their intention to bid. In all cases, bidders must indicate (when requested) in the space provided on the tender form the identification number(s) of the amendment, if any, that they have taken into consideration for their bid.
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