Description
The Bureau of Reclamation is seeking a contractor to replace the switchgear at the Stampede Power Plant in California. The project involves removing the existing DCA 480 Volt draw out breaker enclosure, breaker frames, and associated bus work, and installing a new arc-resistant enclosure with five new arc-limiting draw out breakers and one spare 52A breaker. The contractor will also remove and replace the DCB enclosure and integrated molded case circuit breaker distribution panel, as well as the D1A and DCC molded case breaker distribution panels. The contractor must ensure minimal downtime, electrical safety, arc flash mitigation, quality control, and compliance with all applicable codes and safety requirements.
• The contractor must have experience with 480-volt electrical draw-out circuit breakers, switchgear, and molded case circuit breaker panels.
• The contractor must have experience removing legacy equipment and installing modern arc-resistant and arc-limiting switchgear.
• The contractor must provide a detailed technical approach, including methods, materials, sequencing, safety measures, and quality control procedures.
• The contractor must provide a proposed schedule, including major activities, milestones, procurement lead times, mobilization, shutdown coordination, electrical outage windows, testing, and final commissioning.
• The contractor must demonstrate relevant and successful experience performing construction or electrical projects of similar size, scope, and complexity.