Partial Discharge Testing

The New York State Department of Corrections and Community Services (DOCCS) is seeking bids for on-line Partial Discharge Testing of its medium voltage primary cables, terminations, splices, and connected equipment using Doble Online PD Testing System at the Riverview Correctional Facility (RCF). DOCCS will require 2 copies of the engineered report with risk category evaluation. The facility is powered via one (1) incoming 13.2kV Utility electrical service. The incoming switchboard consists of (5) Eaton VCP-T25 vacuum circuit breakers. Protection is provided via (4) Basler BE1-951 and (1) SEL-751 protective relays. Backup Power is provided by (1) 13.2kV generator. The generator switchboard consists of (1) 13.2kV Eaton VCP-T25 vacuum circuit breaker. Protective relays consist of (1) Basler BE1-951 relay. There are two (2) Battery Systems: 48V Battery System: (4) 12V Deep Cycle 24V Battery System: (4) 24V Cat (19) Pad mounted switchgear with dual 3 phase feeders to each. A mandatory site visit is required of each prospective bidder. A one line diagram will be provided for viewing at the site visit. A copy of the one line will be provided to the winning bidder. An RFC power distribution diagram will be available for viewing at the site visit. An RFC power distribution diagram will be provided to the winning bidder. The 22 electrical manhole covers are welded for security purposes. The manhole covers will be removed and replaced by the facility. Pumping water from the manholes if necessary will be the responsibility of the contractor. PART 1 - GENERAL 1.2 QUALIFICATIONS A. The Contractor shall have the study prepared by qualified engineers of an independent consultant. The consultant shall be a Registered Professional Electrical Engineer licensed in NY State who has at least ten (10) years of experience and specializes in performing power system studies. PART 3 - ANALYSIS Analyze and highlight any equipment that is determined to be faulty. Proposed major corrective modifications will be taken under advisement by the facility. Business enterprises awarded an identical or substantially similar procurement contract within the past five years: NONE Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) SDVOB Goal: 6.00% Minority / Women Business Enterprise contracting goals (MWBE) MBE Goal: 0.00% WBE Goal: 0.00%