61 -- STATION BATTERIES WITH ACCESSORIES AND SEISMIC BATTERY

Notice Date

March 29, 2001

Contracting Office

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District, P.O. Box 2946, Portland, OR 97208-2946

ZIP Code

97208-2946

Solicitation Number

W66QKZ 1086-6346

Response Due

April 17, 2001

Point of Contact

Contact Elizabeth Baierl (503) 808-4616

E-Mail Address

email the contract specialist (elizabeth.a.baierl@usace.army.mil)

Description

1 -- This amendment provides a revised scope of work for subject solicitation. The scope of work in this amendment supercedes the scope of work provided in the CBD announcement (pre-solicitation/solicitation notice)of March 28, 2001-11:14. Offers due April 17, 2001 by 4 P.M. All other terms remain unchanged. Scope of Work:TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: THE DALLES AND JOHN DAY PROJECTS, STATION BATTERY AND BATTERY RACK REPLACEMENTS PART 1 GENERAL -- 1.1 DESCRIPTION OF WORK The Contractor shall supply and deliver the following station batteries, complete with all accessories and seismic battery racks. The nominal installed temperature for the station batteries is 60 F. a. For The Dalles hydroelectric powerhouse two 125 Vdc, 58 cell lead selenium or lead calcium 800 AH (nominal 8 hour capacity to 1.75 final cell volts) batteries, each complete with all accessories and each with two-tier, single-row seismic battery rack assemblies, Seismic Zone 3. Plate 1 shows a plan view of the battery room and existing batteries. The new 125 Vdc batteries will be placed in the same locations as the two existing 125 Vdc batteries. b. For The Dalles hydroelectric powerhouse one center tapped 125/250 Vdc, 116 cell lead selenium or lead calcium 1600 AH (nominal 8 hour capacity to 1.75 final cell volts) battery, complete with all accessories and with two two-tier, two-step seismic battery rack assemblies, Seismic Zone 3. The battery shall be suitable for 125/250 Vdc ungrounded operation. The new 125/250 Vdc battery will be placed in the same location as the existing 125/250 Vdc battery, shown on Plate 1. c. For the John Day hydroelectric powerhouse two 125 Vdc, 58 cell lead selenium or lead calcium 800 AH (nominal 8 hour capacity to 1.75 final cell volts) batteries, each complete with all accessories and each with seismic battery rack assemblies, Seismic Zone 3. Plates 2 and 3 show the battery rooms where these batteries, Battery 1 and Battery 4, will be located. Each of these batteries shall be supplied with a one-tier, two-step battery rack assembly. The new 125 Vdc batteries will be placed in the same locations as the two existing 125 Vdc batteries. d. For the John Day hydroelectric powerhouse one center tapped 125/250 Vdc, 116 cell lead selenium or lead calcium 1600 AH (nominal 8 hour capacity to 1.75 final cell volts) battery, complete with all accessories and with two two-tier, two-row seismic battery rack assemblies, Seismic Zone 3. The battery shall be suitable for 125/250 Vdc ungrounded operation. The new 125/250 Vdc battery will be placed in the same location as the existing 125/250 Vdc battery, shown on Plate 2 1.1.1 NEC Requirements The battery room width in The Dalles hydroelectric powerhouse is space constrained with a maximum of a 20-foot width for installing the three batteries. Battery rack design shall provide, when installed, the NEC three-foot working space between the 125 volt and the 125/250 volt battery rack assemblies. 1..2 Material Delivery All materials supplied under this contract shall be delivered no later than September 22, 2001. 1.3 STANDARD PRODUCTS Materials and equipment shall be the standard product of an industry-recognized manufacturer regularly engaged in the production of industrial grade batteries used in the power utility industry. The manufacturers shall have designed and assembled batteries and battery racks of similar material, design, and workmanship as required under these specifications, which have demonstrated reliable commercial or industrial operation for a minimum period of two years. The batteries and battery racks shall have been sold or offered for sale on the commercial market through advertisements, manufacturer's catalogs, or brochures. Products having less than a 2-year field service record will be acceptable if a certified record of satisfactory field operation, for not less than 6,000 hours exclusive of the manufacturer's factory tests, can be shown. 1.4 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to in the text by their basic designation only. Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) !EEE 450 IEEE Recommended Practice for Maintenance, Testing, and Replacement of Vented Lead-Acid Batteries for Stationary Applications. Uniform Building Code (UBC) 1997 Uniform Building Code, Figure 16-2 Seismic Zone Map of the United States. Building Seismic Safety Council (BSSC) Part 1: Provisions (FEMA 302) (1997) NEHRP Recommended Provisions for Seismic Regulations for New Buildings and Other Structures. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) NFPA 70 National Electric Code 1999 Edition 1.5 SUBMITTALS 1.5.1 Proposal The proposal shall contain adequate information, including catalog cuts and other printed materials, to show that the proposed hardware meets all of the requirements of these specifications. The proposal shall contain information on the seismic battery racks which confirms that the batteries can be installed in the Projects' battery rooms, in accordance with NEC requirements, while allowing for maintenance access to the individual battery cells. Drawings showing the installed footprints shall be part of the proposal. The proposal shall include the delivery date of the hardware supplied under these specifications. 1.5.1.1 Proposal Evaluation Factors Proposals will be evaluated, for contract award, on the following items listed in descending order of importance: a. Technical compliance with these specifications. b. Delivery schedule. c. Battery rack design providing NEC 110-26 spacing requirements when installed. d. Contract price. 1.5.2 Technical submittals Government approval is required for all submittals with a (GA) designation; submittals having an (FIO) designation are for information only. SD-01 Data Within 7 calendar days after notice to proceed, submit four copies of the following for approval for each type battery: a. Complete lists of equipment and materials. (GA) b. Manufacturer's descriptive and technical literature. (GA) c. Battery rack assembly layout drawings with dimensions. (GA) d. Detailed calculations to show that the battery rack assemblies meet the requirements of FEMA 302. (FIO) e. Battery capacity test procedures. (GA) Within 28 calendar days after notice to proceed, submit an original and two copies of the Certification of Compliance for each of the supplied seismic battery rack assemblies. No later than 30 days calendar days before delivery, submit four copies of the following for approval for each battery: a. Operation and Maintenance manuals. (GA) b. Battery rack assembly instructions. (FIO) c. Battery cell installation instructions. (FIO) Following approval of the Operation and Maintenance manuals, an additional two copies of each of the approved versions shall be submitted. Battery capacity test reports shall be included in these additional copies with separate battery capacity test report copies which can be inserted into the initial four copy submittals. 1.5.3 Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Manual Format The O&M manuals shall contain complete installation instructions, operating and maintenance instructions, parts catalogs and bills of materials for all equipment provided. The manuals shall include test plans and final test reports of all factory tests. The manuals shall contain final versions of all the submittals under Paragraph 1.5.2. O&M manuals shall be in binders which are side binding, telescoping post, expandable back, and shall have a supported vinyl cover with a stiff binder board for 8-1/2 by 11-inch sheets. An index shall be provided for ready reference. PART 2 -- PRODUCTS 2.1 GENERAL All batteries, battery racks, and accessories provided under this contract shall be standard products of battery and battery rack manufacturers regularly engaged in the manufacture of batteries, battery racks, and accessories for generating stations and substations. The individual cells in each battery shall be of the same type and rating and shall be interchangeable. The batteries shall be designed for power plant applications. 2.2 BATTERIES 2.2.1 Type and Description The batteries furnished under these specifications shall be lead selenium or lead calcium type station batteries. The batteries shall be flooded (vented) cell design and fully charged at delivery. Minimum cell voltage shall be 1.75 volts. The cells shall have a nominal float voltage of 2.23 volts and a nominal equalize voltage of 2.33 volts. The batteries shall be warranted for a minimum of 20 years. Each station battery shall be furnished with all required accessories and mounting hardware including intercell connectors, connector bolts, end lugs, terminal connectors, flip-top flame arrester vent caps or ceramic plug type flame arrestor vents, hydrometers with hydrometer holders, thermometers with thermometer holders, and cell numbers. Rubber or plastic insulating covers shall be provided for all terminal connectors. Flexible cable or rigid bus shall be furnished for connections between adjacent battery rows or battery tiers. A supply of No-Ox-Id grease shall be furnished for cell connections 2.2.2 Construction Positive plates shall be pasted plate construction with grids cast from Lead Selenium or Lead Calcium alloy. The negative plates shall be paste filled antimonial lead grid construction. Separators shall be microporous construction matched with fiberglass mats. Cell containers shall be transparent with the cell lids permanently sealed to the container. 2.3 SEISMIC BATTERY RACKS The battery racks furnished under these specifications shall be constructed to a minimum UBC Seismic Zone 3 rating, and shall be designed to support the batteries described in Paragraph 1.1. The battery racks shall meet the strength requirements of FEMA 302. All racks shall include spill containment components and absorbent materials. Battery racks shall be furnished with all required installation hardware. The batteries when mounted shall have the grid plates at right angle to the rack assembly fronts. 2.3.1 Installed Battery Working Spaces The battery rack assemblies will be installed on concrete floors. The installed battery rack assemblies shall provide for the NEC 110-26 working space requirements. When installed, a minimum of three feet will be required between the 125 volt battery mounting racks and the 125/250 volt battery mounting racks at The Dalles project. Measurement between the mounting racks does not include bracing rails. At the John Day project, three-foot clearances will be required between Battery 1 and Battery 2 shown on plate 2, between the 125/250 volt battery rack assembly rows, and between the 125/250 volt battery and the adjacent wall. 2.3.2 Construction Battery racks shall be galvanized, mild steel fabrication with powder-coated acid-resistant black or grey paint. Battery retention rails shall be covered with plastic coating. 2.3.3 125 Volt Battery Rack Assemblies The battery rack assemblies for the 125 volt station batteries shall be as described in Paragraph 1.1. The batteries will be installed along the battery room walls, as shown in Plates 1, 2, and 3. 2.3.4 125/250 Volt Battery Rack Assemblies The battery rack assemblies for the 125/250 volt station batteries shall be as described in Paragraph 1.1. The 125/250 volt battery rack assembly at The Dalles will be installed, in two columns, back-to-back where the existing 125/250 volt battery is shown in plate 1. The 125/250 volt battery rack assembly at John Day will be installed, in two columns separated by 36-inches, where the existing 125/250 volt battery is shown on plate 2. PART 3 EXECUTION 3.1 ACCEPTANCE TESTS The Contractor shall perform an 8-hour battery capacity test on each station battery prior to shipment. The capacity test shall conform to IEEE Std. 450. The test shall include the initial conditions, an 8-hour test length and test discharge rates of a constant current load equal to the manufacturer's 8-hour rating of all cells. 3.2 DELIVERY The batteries and battery rack assemblies for the John Day Project shall be supplied and FOB delivered to the following address: The John Day Project Project Manager Interstate 84, Exit 109 Rufus, Oregon 97050 The batteries and battery rack assemblies for The Dalles Project shall be supplied and delivered to the following address: The Dalles Project Project Manager Interstate 84, Exit 88 The Dalles, Oregon 97058 All other terms remain unchanged.

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Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010402/61SOL009.HTM (W-088 SN50H6Z7)