Description
The Jefferson Parish Department of Public Works - Water is seeking bids for a two-year contract for preventative maintenance and repairs of electrical switchgear and related equipment. The contract includes major preventative maintenance programs, emergency call-out services, and inspection of grounding systems. Bidders must attend a mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit. The contractor must be NETA certified and possess a current Louisiana State Contractor's License in the major classification ELECTRICAL.
• The contract period is for two years.
• The contractor must respond to emergency call-out situations within 30 minutes by phone and be on site within 90 minutes.
• The contractor must provide qualified personnel for electric service and be subject to call-out on short notice.
• The contractor must cooperate with the Parish and schedule work around plant production demand.
• The contractor must submit a report after each inspection or preventative maintenance program.
• The lowest responsible bid on all items will be awarded to only one contractor.
Some of the key equipment to be maintained includes:
• Electrical switchgear
• Motors
• Generators
• Transformers
• Protective relays
• Circuit breakers
• Transfer switches
• Grounding systems
The contractor must perform various tests, checks, and maintenance events, including:
• Visual inspections
• Electrical tests
• Thermal imaging
• Oil analysis
• Power factor testing
The contractor must also provide a detailed estimate of work time and materials for each task and obtain written approval from the Parish before commencing work.