City of Toledo PlanetBids #10008717

Toledo Water Reclamation Facility Seeks Eaton Soft Starters and Installation Services

The City of Toledo's Division of Water Reclamation is seeking qualified electrical contractors for a critical upgrade at the Bay View Water Reclamation Facility: - Government Buyer: - City of Toledo, Department of Public Works, Division of Water Reclamation - OEMs and Vendors: - Eaton (specified as the Original Equipment Manufacturer for the soft starters) - Products/Services Requested: - Three (3) Eaton Ampgard Reduced Voltage Soft Starters (medium voltage, 4160V) for high-capacity air blowers - Part number: Eaton Ampgard Reduced Voltage Soft Starter (exact model not specified) - Removal and safe disposal or relocation of existing medium-voltage soft starters - Installation, anchoring, and electrical terminations of new Eaton Ampgard units - PLC logic updates, HMI integration, and SCADA mapping for new starters - Testing and commissioning, including loop-check verification, insulation resistance testing, and 24-hour load test for each blower system - Contractor liability insurance (General, Auto, Umbrella, Builder's Risk) maintained for the duration of the project plus 12 months post-final payment - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Phased execution: Only one soft starter may be replaced at a time to ensure continuous plant operations - All electrical terminations must be compatible with 4160V/3-Phase/60Hz service - Compliance with prevailing wage laws and Project Labor Agreement (PLA) - Certified payrolls, insurance certificates, living wage affidavits, and bonds required - Strict insurance requirements, including A- Best-rated carriers and 12-month post-completion coverage - Liquidated damages of $400 per day for project delays - All bids must be submitted electronically via PlanetBids - Pre-construction meeting attendance required

Description

The City of Toledo DPW/Water Reclamation is soliciting bids from qualified electrical contractors for the removal of existing equipment and installation of three new Eaton Ampgard Reduced Voltage Soft Starters. These soft starters are essential for reducing inrush electric current when starting high-capacity air blowers at the Bay View Water Reclamation Facility. The project requires phased execution to maintain plant operations, including PLC logic updates and integration with the existing control system. Bidders must comply with prevailing wage laws, submit required paperwork, and attend a pre-bid meeting.

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