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SAMDAILY.US - ISSUE OF APRIL 11, 2020 SAM #6708
SOURCES SOUGHT

H -- Inspection & Testing of Electrical Distribution (Switchgear) VA Medical Center Sheridan WY 82801

Notice Date

4/9/2020 12:19:04 PM
 

Notice Type

Sources Sought
 

NAICS

238210 — Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
 

Contracting Office

NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 19 (36C259) Greenwood Village CO 80111 USA
 

ZIP Code

80111
 

Solicitation Number

36C25920Q0169
 

Response Due

4/15/2020 12:00:00 AM
 

Archive Date

07/14/2020
 

Point of Contact

Lance Davis lance.davis2@va.gov
 

E-Mail Address

lance.davis2@va.gov
(lance.davis2@va.gov)
 

Awardee

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Description

Inspect, Test Electrical Power Distribution System Sheridan VA Healthcare System BRIEF SCOPE OF WORK (This is for information only) IMPORTANTR NOTE: This RFI (Request for Information) is for information only. No award will be made from this RFI. Please communicate via e-mail to Lance.Davis2@va.gov by COB April 15, 2020 as to your company s ability to perform service per this brief Scope of Work. If interested, please provide the following: Please state your company s business size Please provide DUNS number If you have an FSS/GSA contract that includes this service Provide FSS/GSA contract number if applicable A. Background: The Sheridan VA Healthcare System, 1898 Fort Road, Sheridan, WY 82801 has a requirement for inspection, testing, maintenance and/or calibration, single-line drawings (Auto-CAD) of facility electrical power distribution system, and a consolidated report for the Electrical Power Distribution System and all its components at the medical facility complex, approximately 599,477 square feet. The voltages of connected loads include 480 V, 277 V, 208V and 120 V. The distribution voltage is 12.47 KV. Location of Performance: VA Medical Center 1898 Fort Road Sheridan, WY 82801 B. Period of Performance: The work shall be performed during a two week period mutually agreed to by the Contracting Officer s Representative (COR) and/or the Sheridan VA Healthcare Systems (SVAHCS) Maintenance Supervisor. The Medical Center anticipates the majority of the test and calibration procedures to be performed at nights and on weekends. Times for all electrical outages will be scheduled by the COR and/or Maintenance Supervisor. All work and deliverables will be completed and submitted no later than September 30, 2016. C. Coordination: Shutdown of mechanical systems, fire alarm system, steam generation, chilled water system and other equipment shall be coordinated with the Maintenance Supervisor. Additional coordination shall be through the COR. A set of drawings is available on site for inspection by the prospective offeror. The drawings reflect the overall layout and magnitude of the system as installed, but may not be accurate due to subsequent construction changes. Therefore a pre-proposal site visit is highly encouraged. D. Scope of Work: Electrical Systems and Equipment to be inspected, tested or exercised and preventive maintenance accomplished for are defined as: All energized VA-owned electrical distribution systems from Montana Dakota Utilities Company (MDU), service through and including all main medium and low voltage circuit breakers and all other circuit breakers installed in the switchgear located throughout the medical center areas. Following are major panels: (1)a. Building 64 DOM and Part of B4200a, 64-EG 400a, 64-1P1 64-1P2 64-2P1 64-3P-1 (1)b. Building 71N Medical Center PANEL SNEPI FROM EMERGENCY GENERATOR 71N 225A ATS4 225A ATS5 225A ATS6 800A ATS7 (1)c. 71N Square D, FROM TRANSFORMER T2 1600 A, 1000 KVA 480/277 800A, ATS7 300A ATS4 300A ATS5 200A CHILLER 71CCU1 200A CHILLER 71CCU2 300A ATS6 (1)d. TRANSFER SWITCHES FROM SNEP1 300A ATS4 300A ATS5 300A ATS6 800A ATS7 (1)e. PANEL XDNP1 FROM TRANSFORMER T3 400A 480/277 VAC 175A RADIOGRAPHY CB1 175A RADIOGRAPHY CB2 175A RADIOGRAPHY CB3 (1)f. PANEL FDLP1 FROM ATS-4 480/277 VAC 50A CLP1 RM118 50A CLP2 RM 256 50A CLP3 RM 314 100A EGP1 Generator Room 50A DLP1 ROOM 109 50A DLP2 ROOM 214 (1)g. PANEL FDCP1 FEED FROM ATS-5 50A CCP1 East Entrance Vault 50A CCP2 Room 256 50A CCP3 Room 314 70A DCP2 Room 214 150A DCPM Room 121 50A DCP1 unknown (1)h. PANEL DQPP1 FROM ATS-6 480/277 VAC 150A Elevator S2 East Entrance Elevator Room 125A DQPM Room 121 (1)i. PANEL DCPM From FDCP1 100A 71-OV1 Room 113 30A 71-MV1 Room 113 50A 71-ME6 Room 113 50A 71-MC1 Room 113 20 A 71-C11 West Cooling Tower 20A 71-C12 East Cooling Tower (1)j. PANEL DQPM From FDQP1 480/277 VAC 40A 71-P4 Room 113 40A 71-P5 Room 113 40A 71-P6 Room 113 15A 71CP4 Room 113 50A Ctrl Air Compressor Room 113 30A Dumbwaiter 2nd floor Billing Room 20A HVAC Heat Tape 25A 25kva Transformer for DQLM Room 121 (1)k. PANEL DQLM From DQOM 240/120 VAC (1)l. PANEL FDNP1 From ATS-7 480/277 VAC 100A CNP2 Room 256 100A CNP3 Unknown 100A CNP1 East entrance Vault 150A DNP1 Room 109 150A MDNP1 Room 121 50A DNP3 Room 300 200A DNP2 Room 214 (1)m. MCC MDNP1 From FDNP1 480/277 VAC 30A 71-P1 Room 113 30A 71-P2 Room 113 50A 71P7 Room 113 50A 71P8 Room 113 15A 71-EF42 Room 121 15A 71-EF24 Room 113 15A 71-EF25 Room 113 30A West Cooling Tower 30A East Cooling Tower (1)n. Building 86 SNU, Canteen and Long Term Care. PANEL 86-GA 225A MLO 120/208 Fed From 86-M4 PANEL 86-GB 225A 12O/208 VAC From 86EM 41 each 20A Breakers 1 each 15A Breakers (1)o. PANEL 86-CR-1A 100A MLO 120/208 VAC from 86M2 19 each 20A Breakers 30A Recpt Room 111 30A Recpt Room 111 30A Motor unknown (1)p. PANEL 86-T 225A 120/208 VAC From 86M2 42 each 20A breakers (1)q. PANEL 86-U 225A 120/208 VAC From 86M2 (1)r. PANEL 86-Q 100A MLO 120/208 VAC From 86-M5 20 each 15A Breakers ach 20A Breakers (1)s. PANEL 86-EQ-DP 400A MLO 120/208 VAC From ATS-86-EQ 20A 20A Elevator 86A Disc by Transformer 100A 100A Elevator 86B Disc 100A 150A 100A 86-EQ-3 100A 100A 20A Canteen Cameras 100A 100A 100A 86-EQ-BA 200A (1)t. PANEL 86-M6 400A From MLO 120/208 VAC from ATS-86-LS and 86-LS-EG 100A 86-LS-B1 100A MLO 100A 86-LS-1 MLO Feeding 86-LS-2 60A Feeding 86-LS-3 30A MLO ???A Elevator 86A Lighting (1)u. Panel 86-CR-BB 60A MLO (1)v. PANEL 86-CR-DP 600A MLO Fed From ATS-86-CR 200A 86-CR-P3 MLO 100A 86-CR-BA 225A MLO 100A 86-CR-1B 125A MLO 100A 86-CR-2B 125A MLO Feeding 86-CR-2A 60A MLO 125A 86-CR-1C Feeding 86-CR-1D 100A MLO 200A 86-CR-3 MLO (1)w. PANEL 86M2 1600A MLO 120/208 FROM 86M1? 200A ATS-86-LS 400A Condenser 400A Chiller 600A 86-M5 600A 86-M4 600A 86-M3 400A ATS-EQ 400A 86-M6 600A- ATS-CR (1)x. TRANSFER SWITCHES ATS-86-EQ Feeding 86-EQ-DP Fed From 86-GEN-DP FROM GEN Disc #1 and 86M 2 ATS-86-LS Feeding 86-LS-CP Fed From 86-GEN-DP FROM Disc #2 and 86M2 ATS-86-CR Feeding 86-CR-DP Fed From 86-GEN-DP and 86M2 (1)y. PANEL 86M3 600A MLO 120/208 VAC Feed From 86M2 200A 86O VAULTS (ROOM 025) 400A 86-M6 VAULT 60A Canteen AC 200A 86A and 86B Hall across from Rm 3 and Rm t0 200A 86E Canteen & canteen Prep 200A 86K Canteen Kitchen 200A 86F Corridor 100A 86P1 in the Subbasement (1)z. PANEL 86-O 225A MLO 120/208 VAC From 86M3 60A 86J MLO Hall across from Room 3 (1)aa. PANEL 87-NLA 225A MLO 120/208 VAC located in room 160 (1)ab. PANEL 87-NLB 225A MLO 120/208 VAC located in room 143 (1)ac. PANEL 87-NLC 225A MLO 120/208 VAC located in room 103 (1)ad. PANEL 87-NLD 225A MLO 120/208 VAC located in room 130 (1)ae. PANEL 87-CRLA 100A MLO 120/208 VAC located in room 160 (1)af. PANEL 87-CRLB 100A MLO 120/208 VAC located in room 143 (1)ag. PANEL 87-CRLC 225A MLO 120/208 VAC located in room 103 (1)ah. PANEL 87-LSLA 100A MLO 120/208 VAC located in room 102 (1)ai. PANEL 87-LSLB 100A MLO 120/208 VAC located in room 160 (1)aj. PANEL 87-LSLC 100A MLO 120/208 VAC located in room 143 (1)ak. PANEL 87-LSLD 100A MLO 120/208 VAC located in room 130 (1)al. PANEL 87-EQLA 100A MLO 120/208 VAC located in room 103 (1)am. PANEL 87-EQLB 100A MLO 120/208 VAC located in room 130 (1)an. DISTRIBUTION PANEL 87-ELDP1 located in room 102 (1)ao. DISTRIBUTION PANEL 87-EQLDPA located in room 103 (1)ap. DISTRIBUTION PANEL 87-NLDPA located in room 102 (1)aq. DISTRIBUTION PANEL 87-CRLDPA located in room 103 (1)an. MAIN SWITCHGEAR SWGR located in room 102 The emergency power electrical distribution systems including switchgear at the following locations: Building 7 Mitsubishi 800 KW 208 VAC diesel generator. Building 64, DOM and part of B4 Cummins, 125 KW, 208 VAC diesel generator. Building 71N Medical Center Cummins 400 KW 460 VAC diesel generator Building 71 Medical Center 350 KW Kohler 208/120 VAC diesel generator Building 86 SNU, Long Term Care, Canteen, Occ Therapy 400 KW Cummins 208/120 VAC diesel generator Building 90 Boiler Plant 400 KW Cummins 460/208/120 VAC diesel generator Building 79 Water Treatment Plant 150 KW Generac 208 VAC propane generator Building 1 Operations Center 130 KW , 460 VAC diesel generator E. ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM E.1 Inspection, Testing and Maintenance The contractor shall: (1) Inspect, test and provide maintenance of the electrical power distribution system and all of its components. Molded Case Circuit Breakers will be exercised only. All other breakers will be tested using standard PM inspection and testing procedures (2) Inspect, test and provide maintenance of the Normal Electrical system. The Life Safety Electrical system, the Critical electrical System, the emergency electrical power generation and distribution system to include the generators, switchgears and all components. This is an extensive test of the Medical Center s Essential Electrical System (EES) conducted in coordination with Montana-Dakota Utilities (MDU), the local Utility Power Company (UPC). The main electrical switch is a fused air-break that the Sheridan VA owns and that will be used to de-energize and check the main switch gear. The switch shall remain open only for as long as is necessary. During this time, the EES will be tested, inspected, and EES operation recorded, including all related components. Deficiencies found in the EES shall be recorded with the immediate notification of the deficiency to the COR, Facilities Management. All written records shall describe work items, definitions, and references in compliance with the latest edition of the NETA and VHA Directive 2006 -056, Electrical Power Distribution System Maintenance Testing Specifications. E.2 Electrical Equipment That Shall Be Inspected, Tested And Maintained Description 1. Switchgear and Switchboard Assemblies. 2. Transformers, Dry Type, Air-Cooled, Low-voltage, Small. 3. Transformers, Dry Type, Air-Cooled, Low-voltage, Large. 4. Above ground switching cubicles 5. Switches, Air, Low-Voltage. 6. Switches, Air, Medium-Voltage, Metal-Enclosed. 7. Switches, SF6, Medium-Voltage. 8. Circuit Breakers, Air, Insulated-Case/ Molded-Case. 9. Circuit Breakers, Air, Low-Voltage Power. 10. Protective Relays, Mechanical, and Solid State. 11. Protective Relays, Microprocessor Based. 12. Grounding Systems. 13. Ground-fault Protection Systems. 14. Motor Control, Motor Starters, Low-Voltage. 15. Emergency Systems, Engine Generators - E.3 Detailed Work Requirements For Specified Electrical Equipment. Manuals and documents with operating, maintenance and specifications of the electrical equipment to be inspected, tested and maintained, if available, may be obtained from the VHA Medical Center Engineers. The contractor is responsible to obtain manuals not available at the Medical Center from the equipment manufacturers. E.3.2 Dry-Type Transformers (Self or Forced Air Cooled) (1) Perform an operational check. (2) Check for dust accumulation on the horizontal surfaces of windings and internal leads. De-energize transformer and remove dust with vacuum cleaner or clean, dry nitrogen gas at a pressure of 25 to 50 psi. Remove corrosion from exposed metallic parts, and paint or apply corrosion inhibitor, as appropriate. (3) Torque all connections to manufacturer s specifications. (4) Make sure terminal board contact surfaces are clean. (5) Affix inspection labels. E.3.3 Switchgear (Switchgear Equipment, Medium Voltage Circuit Breakers And Protective Relays, Low Voltage Circuit Breakers, Bus Bars) E.3.3.1 Switchgear Equipment General (1) Record switchgear, breaker and device nameplate information and compare with the one line diagram. Record discrepancies and correct one-line diagram as necessary. Fabricate and install nameplates where missing, broken or incorrect. New nameplates are to match existing similar ones in type and size. (2) All low voltage breakers shall be exercised in conformance to manufacturer s testing method. (3) Primary testing method of circuit breakers will only be on the medium voltage breakers of the main distribution switch as per manufacturer s recommendation (12.47 Kv). (4) Inspect all electrical equipment, and report damaged, or malfunctioning equipment, loose connections or material, or any contamination that must be corrected. (5) Check equipment for level, security to foundation, and operation of doors. Report any unfavorable environmental condition as such as excessive moisture or conducting dust that must be corrected. Clean where appropriate. Metal enclosed switchgear shall be de-energized and cleaned with a vacuum cleaner having an insulated nozzle. Insulators shall be cleaned. Remove oil deposits with approved solvent. Solvents containing hydrocarbons shall NOT be used on any plastic covered bus bars. (6) Visually inspect the equipment ground and record the number and size of ground bus and straps. Report deficiencies. (7) Perform insulation resistance test (using test voltage between 10 KV and 13.8 KV) and power factor test on all 12.47 KV cables. Record results. Compare to results from 2010 test report and comment on findings in written report. (8) Affix inspection label. E.3.3.2 Bus Bar And Bus Duct, Including Risers (1) Inspect the insulation system on the primary bus and assemblies. Test insulation on each bus, phase-to-phase and phase-to-ground with suitable mega-ohmmeter. Record values, report deficiencies, and clean where appropriate. (2) Bus Bars and Connection Bars - Inspect for overheating and loose connections. Check if bus is operating at a higher load than its rating. Torque all connections to manufacturer s specifications. (3) Conduct an infrared scan of all accessible bus bars and bus duct. Furnish a detailed report of findings with location of abnormal conditions to the Maintenance Supervisor. (4) Perform insulation resistance test (using test voltage between 10 kv and 12.47 kv) on all 12.47 kv bus bars. Record results. (5) Affix inspection labels to bus duct at transformers and switchgear. E.3.3.3 Primary Disconnects (1) De-energize entire substation, clean all insulating surfaces, and clean and dress all contacts. Measure contact resistance in micro-ohms, Megger each phase-to-ground. Record all readings. Clean and inspect cubicle, torque all untapped connections to manufacturer s specifications, and lubricate as necessary. (2) Examine contacts; check the amount of wipe in closing and opening. Contacts should be clean and bright. Clean and dress contacts as required. Check condition of arcing contacts for pitting and check condition of conductors if able to get into gas filled chamber. Damaged, burned or pitted laminated contacts shall be reported. (3) Mechanisms: Check nuts and bolts for tightness. Check pins or cotter pins and determine they are in place, and that all cotter pins have sufficient spread. Reset or replace defective pins or cotter pins. Check mechanism rods and moving parts for binding. Operate the disconnect switch several times for a functional test of all parts. Lightly lubricate bearing points. (4) Affix inspection labels. E.3.3.4 Breakers (1). Exercise all Molded Case Circuit Breakers. Manually close and trip each breaker. Trip each breaker with each of its protective devices. Test each breaker covered by this contract (all low voltage breakers in all switchgear) using breaker manufacturer s approved SECONDARY injection method. All breakers in switchgear, including the main incoming switchgear near B106. shall also be tested using manufacturer s approved PRIMARY injection method. Torque all connections to manufacturer s specification. Record any discrepancies. (2). Insulation of high voltage elements and control connections shall be measured with a mega-ohmmeter (megger) and results recorded. (3). Mechanisms - Check nuts and bolts for tightness. Check pins or cotter pins; determine they are in place, and that all cotter pins have sufficient spread. Reset or replace defective pins or cotter pins. Check mechanism rods and moving parts for binding. Operate the breaker several times for a functional test of all parts. Lightly lubricate bearing points with manufacturer recommended and approved lubricant. (4). Tripping devices and trip latches - Check that parts move freely, and that the armature of each over current trip device has sufficient freedom of travel to assure release of the breaker latch. Check the calibration and reset if necessary to avoid nuisance tripping. (5). Load current - Measure and report any that exceeds the ampere rating of the breaker. (6). Voltage - Check and report operating voltage of electrically operated breakers. (7). Clean and inspect each breaker. For breaker larger than 250A, megger phase-to-phase, and phase-to-ground, and measure contact resistance in micro-ohms. Do not disassemble breakers. (8). Enclosed breakers - Examine enclosures, the operating handle should be functional. Inspect enclosure ground connection. Tighten any loose connections. Inspect all molded case circuit breakers for high interrupting capacity current limiting and ground fault protection. Report deficiencies. Check tripping of under-voltage devices. Contacts of auxiliary switches shall be adjusted as required or as indicated by inspection. Inspect breakers for overheating. Inspect equipment and each breaker and report damage, loose connections or material, or contamination that must be corrected. Clean where appropriate. (9). Affix inspection labels. (10). Adjustable molded case circuit breakers E.3.3.5 Meters and Instruments (1) Control switches: Perform a functional check of the control switches and the closing relays. (2) Meters, Relays and Instruments shall be examined and checked for calibration. Report instruments out of calibration or that have broken glass or damaged cases. Clean, inspect, test and calibrate over current relays. Remove each relay from its case. Clean, inspect, and tighten all connections. Apply three multiples of relay tap current to each relay to verify manufacturer s time current characteristics. Test each relay for instantaneous pickup. Affix dated and initialed calibration seals to all meters and instruments. (3) Control and Instrument Transfer Switches - Check operation of control and instrument transfer switches; inspect all switch contacts. Equipment controlled by the switch that is infrequently operated shall be inspected, including an operational check of the controlled device. (4) Indicating Lamps - Burned out lamps shall be replaced. VA will provide contractor with replacement bulbs or LED indicators. (5) Test Blocks Inspect for loose contacts and cracked bases or covers. (6) Instrument Transformers Inspect primary and secondary connections, grounding (of both frame and secondary) and potential transformer fuses. Tighten all loose connections. E.4 Conduct and Phasing of Inspection, Testing and Maintenance (1) The Registered Professional Engineer shall coordinate and discuss with the Chief, FMS and Maintenance Supervisor, the procedures used to inspect, test, and service the equipment covered under this contract. The contractor shall coordinate the work with the Maintenance Supervisor or his designee and shall immediately report the quantity and urgency for repair of any discrepancies found during the inspection. (2) All outages shall be scheduled and approved in writing at least two weeks in advance. Outages shall be scheduled only at night and on weekends, unless otherwise approved by the Maintenance Supervisor or his designee. The additional cost for this work schedule, if any, shall be included in the bid price. Normal facility working hours are 7:30am 4:00pm, Monday through Friday, holidays excepted. (3) VA FMS Maintenance electricians will de-energize and re-energize circuits in accordance with the approved schedules. (4) The VA will neither furnish personnel to assist the contractor in accomplishing his work nor furnish tools or equipment for the inspections. (5) Contractor shall report deficiencies that are deemed critical or catastrophic found during inspection immediately to the Chief of Engineering Service for action. (6) The contractor may be requested to perform emergency repair work on a continuous (including overtime) basis in the event that circuits cannot be energized after inspection and maintenance have been accomplished in accordance with the contract. Additional payment for subsequent charges will be arranged by the VA COR and VA Contracting Officer via change order or separate purchase order. E. COMPREHENSIVE REPORT The contractor shall deliver to the COR and/or CHIEF of FACILITIES MANAGEMENT a comprehensive report of the performance and results of the inspections, testing and maintenance within 45 days of completion of field work. The contractor s Registered Professional Engineer shall validate and discuss the results of the services, any recommendations, future actions and professional opinions which are contained in the report. The written report shall contain as a minimum: Company s name, address, telephone & FAX number. Name and signature of contractors who perform the maintenance and testing. Contract Number, Purchase Order Number, name and number of VA Contracting Officer and name and number of COR. Date and Time of work. A narrative summary of the general condition of the system; a compendium of all necessary repairs or equipment replacement that should be accomplished to place the system in at peak operating efficiency; list of actions to maintain compliance with all safety and OSHA regulations, including estimated costs with statements indicating the urgency of repair. Copies of contractors valid licenses, professional and training certificates. Descriptions and model number of specialized tools and equipment used, such as torque wrench or infra-red scanning camera. Location, Type, Name, and nameplate information of electrical equipment to be maintained and tested. Descriptions of work items. Test data. List of and digital copies of all reference materials such as equipment manufacturer s specifications, coordination study, etc. Status for all electrical equipment with findings, remarks and comments. List all deficiencies, if any. Recommended corrective actions, if any. The contractor shall deliver two (2) copies of the complete written report in Microsoft Word, and one (1) copy on CD-Rom or DVD of the electronic version of the Comprehensive Report to the COR within 45 days after the completion of all inspection and testing. All reference materials shall be included in the electronic version of the report, either through scanning or other means of electronic text import methods. The contractor shall include all original copies of inspection sheets in ink indicating, where applicable, the type of equipment, the manufacturer of the equipment, location (room number), inspection tests and maintenance performed on the system and the values of all meter readings taken during the inspection and testing. F. CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS The Contractor shall have technical training, past performance experience in maintenance, inspection, and testing of Electrical Power Distribution System and its components in healthcare, industrial, educational, or commercial facilities for a minimum of five (5) continuous years. The field service work shall be performed by Service Engineers who have successfully demonstrated their knowledge and experience in the Field of Electrical Power Distribution Systems Testing. The Field Service Engineer shall be capable of: (1) Testing, assessing, evaluating, servicing, and reconditioning electrical components. (2) Assuring that the equipment on which work has been performed is safe, reliable and acceptable for its intended purpose. (3) Identifying defective equipment and potential safety problems, environmental hazards, and code violations. Copies of the certification documentation for the Supervising Field Service Engineer supervising the work and signing the test reports and the must be provided to the Contracting Officer, before contract award. After contract award, similar data for all certified technicians who will be assigned to work on the project must also be submitted and approved before starting work on the contract. The Contractor shall be certified by the International Electrical Testing Association (NETA) as NETA Certified Technician, and completed the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) approved 10-hour construction safety training. The Supervising Field Service Engineer must be accredited as a Certified Electrical Test Technologist by the NICET (National Institute for Certification of Engineering Technologists), or the NETA (National Electrical Testing Association), and have a minimum of 5 years of experience on similar major testing projects. (Persons with educational qualifications, such as a BS or higher degree in electrical engineering, may be acceptable, provided they can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the COR and/or Maintenance Supervisor, Sheridan VA Healthcare System, that they have the required specialized knowledge and at least five (5) years experience in testing switchgear and power distribution systems.) All electrical testing Technicians assigned to the project must be certified by NICET, NETA, or must have an equivalent qualification certification. (Persons who, by their education, training and specialized experience can qualify for certification but who have not yet applied or taken exams, may be acceptable provided they can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the COR and/or Maintenance Supervisor, Sheridan VA Healthcare System, that they have the requisite specific knowledge and at least five (5) years of specialized experience.) Test assistants and apprentices may be assigned to the project as assistants to certified technicians at a ratio not to exceed one non-certified assistant or apprentice with two certified electrical technicians. The Contractor shall have documented safety training 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 COR prior to commencement of work. If no training certifications are available, the contractor shall certify in writing the names of supervisors and technicians and the training received. Submit the memorandum to the COR prior to work. The Contractor shall have their own professional references with the most current version/edition of the following: (1) NFPA 70, National Electrical Code. (2) NFPA 70B, Recommended Practice for Electrical Equipment Maintenance. (3) NFPA 70E, Standard for Electrical Safety for the Workplace. (4) NFPA 110, Standard for Emergency and Standby Power System. (5) OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910, Subparts I & S. (6) International Electrical Testing Association, Inc. (NETA) Maintenance and Testing Specifications. The Contractor shall provide all 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.
 

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Place of Performance

Address: VA Medical Center;1898 Fort Road;Sheridan WY 82801, USA

Zip Code: 82801

Country: USA
 

Record

SN05616892-F 20200411/200409230153 (samdaily.us)
 

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