SOURCES SOUGHT
J -- Uninteruptable Power System Maintenance
- Notice Date
- 2/22/2010
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 221122
— Electric Power Distribution
- Contracting Office
- Department of Veterans Affairs;Western New York Healthcare System;3495 Bailey Ave.;Buffalo NY 14215
- ZIP Code
- 14215
- Solicitation Number
- VA-528-10-RP-0038
- Response Due
- 3/8/2010
- Archive Date
- 4/7/2010
- Point of Contact
- Martin McPhersonContract Specialist
- E-Mail Address
-
Martin McPherson, Contract Specialist
(martin.mcpherson@va.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- The Buffalo VA Medical Center has a requirement for maintenance of its uninterruptable power system. We are looking for companies that are willing and able to fulfill our need to maintain the UPS system. The contractor interested in performing this work must fulfill the qualifications below and be capable of performing the work outlined in the Summary of Work. If you are an interested qualified contractor, please contact Martin McPherson, Contract Specialist at (716) 862-7373 or by email at martin.mcpherson@va.gov no later than March 8, 2010. 1. Qualifications of Contractors: a.The Contractor shall have completed the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) approved 30-hour construction safety training. b.Contractors shall have technical trainings, and documented proof of working experience in maintenance, inspection, and testing of the UPS and its components. c.Contractors shall have safety trainings - either on-the-job or class-room type - in electrical safety outlined in the OSHA Standard 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910 Subpart S - Electrical, and the NFPA 70E - Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace. Training certifications shall be submitted to the VA Contracting Officer prior to work. If no training certifications are available, the contractor' Employer shall certify that he/she has met this requirement in writing, and submit it to the VA Contracting Officer prior to work. d.Contractors shall be knowledgeable of the latest versions of the following references: I.NFPA 70, National Electrical Code. II.NFPA 70B, Recommended Practice for Electrical Equipment Maintenance. III.NFPA 70E, Standard for Electrical Safety for the Workplace. IV.NFPA 110, Standard for Emergency and Standby Power System. V.OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910, Subparts I & S. VI.International Electrical Testing Association, Inc. (NETA) - Maintenance and Testing Specifications. VII.Operating /Maintenance manuals and specifications of the electrical equipment to be maintained and tested. These documents may be obtained from the VHA Medical Center, or the equipment manufacturers. e.Contractors shall be equipped with all necessary tools, equipment, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to perform the work safely, effectively, and timely. Tools, equipment, and PPE shall comply with the requirements of OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910, Subpart I, and NFPA 70E. 2.Summary of Work: All work, test equipment, materials, and references shall comply with the all O.E.M. recommended Maintenance Testing Specifications. The following is a summary of the required maintenance tasks: A.Annual Inspection and Testing 1.UPS Inspection and Testing a.Perform a complete visual inspection of the internal sub-assemblies, wiring harnesses, contactors, cables, major components, and check for proper clearance around the unit. Check air filters for cleanliness. b.Inspect all transformer, terminal block, and ground/neutral bus bar connections for tightness. c.Inspect input and output breaker(s) for tightness. d.Inspect high and low voltage junction box terminals for tightness. e.Inspect all option wiring for tightness. (Spike suppressor, ground fault, phase rotation/loss). f.Inspect all capacitor bank connections for tightness. g.Verify that all cooling fans are functional and air ducts are open. h.Verify continuity of all fuses and that they are correctly rated. i.Measure input and output phase to phase voltage. j.Measure the output, neutral, and ground current. k.Verify KVA load and capacity per phase. l.Verify grounding electrode conductor and any isolated grounds. m.Measure filter capacitor currents at no load for all three phases (if applicable). n.Measure primary, secondary, 2nd harmonic, and 3rd harmonic (if applicable). All should be balanced within 2.5% deviation. o.Verify EPO lamps are illuminated. p.Check that the local and remote EPO's are functioning properly (if permitted). q.Verify that the monitor is recording within +/- 2% of those values measured. r.Activate the transformer over-temp alarm and shutdown circuits to confirm proper operation (if permitted). s.Verify the operation of any option for alarm or shutdown sequence (if permitted). t.Verify the operation of any customer alarm circuit(s) and specified messages. u.Verify specified restart capabilities (manual or auto-restart). v.Verify the operation of the bypass switch and the bypass transformer over temp alarm (if applicable). 2.UPS - Power Conditioning and Distribution System Inspection and Testing a.Perform a temperature check on all breakers, connections, and associated controls. Repair and/or report all high temperature areas. b.Check module(s) completely for the following (if applicable): I.Rectifier and inverter snubber boards for discoloration. II.Power capacitors for swelling or leaking oil. III.DC capacitors vent caps that have extruded more than 1/8". c.Record all voltage and current meter readings on the module control cabinet or the system control cabinet. d.Measure and record harmonic trap filter currents. e.Check the inverter and rectifier snubbers for burned or broken wires. f.Check all nuts, bolts, screws, and connectors for tightness and heat discoloration. g.Check fuses on the DC capacitor deck for continuity (if applicable). h.With customer approval, perform operational test of the system including unit transfer and battery discharge. i.Calibrate and record all electronics to system specifications. j.Install or perform Engineering Field Change Notices (FCN) as necessary. k.Measure and record all low-voltage power supply levels. l.Measure and record phase-to-phase input voltage and currents. m.Review system performance with customer to address any questions and to schedule any repairs. 3.UPS - Sealed VRLA Batteries Inspection and Testing a.Visual inspection of the battery cabinet and/or room to include: I.Check for NO-OX grease or oil on all connections (if applicable). II.Check battery jars for proper liquid level (if flooded cells). III.Check for corrosion on all the terminals and cables. IV.Examine the physical cleanliness of the battery room and jars. b. Measure and record DC bus ripple voltage (if applicable). c. Measure and record the total battery float voltage and charging current. d. Measure and record the overall AC ripple voltage. e. Measure and record the overall AC ripple current. f. Visually inspect the jars and covers for cracks and leakage. g. Measure and record the ambient temperature. h. Verify the condition of the ventilation equipment, if applicable. i. Verify the integrity of the battery rack/cabinet. j. Measure and record 100% of the cell temperatures. k. Measure and record the float voltage of all cells. l. Measure and record all internal impedance readings. m.Verify approval for Battery Life program. n. Re-tighten all connections to the battery manufacturer's specifications. o. Measure and record all battery connection resistances in micro-ohms, when applicable. p. Provide a detailed written report noting any deficiencies and corrective action needed, taken and/or planned. Semi-annual Inspection and Testing 1.UPS Inspection and Testing a.Perform a temperature check on all breakers, connections, and associated controls. Repair and/or report all high temperature areas. b. Perform a complete visual inspection of the equipment including subassemblies, wiring harnesses, contacts, cables, and major components. Check air filters for cleanliness. c. Check module(s) completely for the following (if applicable): d. Rectifier and inverter snubber boards for discoloration. e. Power capacitors for swelling or leaking oil. f. DC capacitors vent caps that have extruded more than 1/8". g. Record all voltage and current meter readings on the module control cabinet or the system control cabinet. h. Measure and record harmonic trap filter currents. i. Check the inverter and rectifier snubbers for burned or broken wires. j. Check all nuts, bolts, screws, and connectors for tightness and heat discoloration. k. Check fuses on the DC capacitor deck for continuity (if applicable). l. With customer approval, perform operational test of the system including unit transfer and battery discharge. m.Calibrate and record all electronics to system specifications. n. Install or perform Engineering Field Change Notices (FCN) as necessary. o. Measure and record all low-voltage power supply levels. p. Measure and record phase-to-phase input voltage and currents. q. Review system performance with customer to address any questions and to schedule any repairs. 2. Sealed VRLA Batteries Inspection and Testing a.Visual inspection of the battery cabinet and/or room to include: I.Check for NO-OX grease or oil on all connections (if applicable). II.Check battery jars for proper liquid level (if flooded cells). III.Check for corrosion on all the terminals and cables. b.Examine the physical cleanliness of the battery room and jars. c.Measure and record DC bus ripple voltage (if applicable). d.Measure and record the total battery float voltage and charging current. e.Measure and record the overall AC ripple voltage. f.Measure and record the overall AC ripple current. g.Visually inspect the jars and covers for cracks and leakage. h.Measure and record the ambient temperature. i.Verify the condition of the ventilation equipment, if applicable. j.Verify the integrity of the battery rack/cabinet. k.Measure and record 100% of the cell temperatures. l.Measure and record the float voltage of all cells. m.Measure and record all internal impedance readings. n.Verify approval for Battery Life program. o.Re-tighten all connections to the battery manufacturer's specifications. p.Measure and record all battery connection resistances in micro-ohms, when applicable. q.Provide a detailed written report noting any deficiencies and corrective action needed, taken and/or planned. Quarterly Inspection and Testing 1.Sealed VRLA Batteries Inspection and Testing a.Visual inspection of the battery cabinet and/or room to include: I.Check for NO-OX grease or oil on all connections (if applicable). II.Check battery jars for proper liquid level (if flooded cells). III.Check for corrosion on all the terminals and cables. b.Examine the physical cleanliness of the battery room and jars. c.Measure and record DC bus ripple voltage (if applicable). d.Measure and record the total battery float voltage and charging current. e.Measure and record the overall AC ripple voltage. f.Measure and record the overall AC ripple current. g.Visually inspect the jars and covers for cracks and leakage. h.Measure and record the ambient temperature. i.Verify the condition of the ventilation equipment, if applicable. j.Verify the integrity of the battery rack/cabinet. k.Measure and record 100% of the cell temperatures. l.Measure and record the float voltage of all cells. m.Measure and record all internal impedance readings. n.Verify approval for Battery Life program. o.Provide a detailed written report noting any deficiencies and corrective action needed, taken and/or planned. A.Item 2 - Repair Work 1.Contractor shall include rates defining the hourly rate for electrical workers to be used in the performance of general repair work that is uncovered during inspection and deemed to be within the intent of the scope of the contract
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Western New York VA Medical Center;3495 Bailey Ave;Buffalo, NY
- Zip Code: 14215
- Zip Code: 14215
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