Opportunity
New York State Contract Reporter #2134476
Electrical Switchgear Testing and Maintenance at Wende Correctional Facility (DOCCS, NY)
Posted
October 04, 2023
Respond By
May 20, 2026
Identifier
2134476
NAICS
238210
This opportunity seeks subcontractors and suppliers for electrical switchgear testing and maintenance at Wende Correctional Facility, with a focus on New York State-certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs). - Government Buyer: New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS), Wende Correctional Facility - OEMs: No specific manufacturers or OEMs are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Inspection, testing, and maintenance of medium-voltage (15kV) vacuum circuit breakers, protective relays, automatic transfer switches, transformers, fused switch enclosures, control power transformers, battery banks and chargers, and analog metering systems - Visual inspections of electrical distribution systems across multiple facility buildings - Installation of UL-listed infrared windows in incoming switchgear - Provision and operation of portable generators during scheduled outages - Support for outage coordination and temporary power connection - Delivery of Arc Flash Safety Awareness Training (per OSHA and NFPA 70E) and Portable Generator Connection Training for facility personnel - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All work must be performed by a NYS Registered Professional Electrical Engineer - Compliance with IEEE, NFPA 70E, OSHA, and NYS prevailing wage requirements - 15% MBE participation goal (no WBE goal) - Emphasis on safety training and temporary power continuity during outages
Description
This solicitation seeks qualified subcontractors and suppliers, specifically New York State-certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Women Business Enterprises (WBEs), to partner on IFB#OPWE2601 for switchgear testing at Wende Correctional Facility. The project involves inspection, testing, maintenance, and operational verification of medium-voltage switchgear, protective relays, standby generators, automatic transfer switches, transformers, battery systems, and related distribution equipment. The scope includes testing and maintenance of 15kV vacuum circuit breakers, protective relays, and other electrical components, providing portable generators during outages, installing UL-listed infrared windows, supporting outage coordination, and delivering safety training. All work must be performed by a New York State Registered Professional Electrical Engineer and comply with industry standards and prevailing wage requirements.