State Port Authority Alport #11712

Replacement of 25 kV Main Switchgear at McDuffie Coal Terminal for Alabama Port Authority

This opportunity from the Alabama Port Authority seeks bids for replacing the 25 kV main switchgear at the McDuffie Coal Terminal in Mobile, AL. - Government Buyer: - Alabama Port Authority, Engineering Services Department - Contact: Pete Olivero, P.E., Sr. Facilities Engineer - Products Requested: - Complete factory-assembled 25 kV medium-voltage switchgear lineup - Main-tie-main configuration - Two main vacuum circuit breakers, one tie vacuum circuit breaker - Eight fused feeder compartments, one spare compartment - Split back-to-back configuration on a common platform - SEL-351S protective relays and SEL-735 power quality meters - Designed for outdoor industrial use with specific environmental and safety features - Factory testing and delivery per IEEE standards - 40 hours of on-site commissioning assistance - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with Medium Voltage Switchgear Specification and referenced documents - Contractors must provide a delivery schedule; liquidated damages apply for delays - Warranty coverage for 12 months after switchgear is placed in service - Battery system must provide minimum 10 hours reserve capacity for control power - Bid, performance, and payment bonds required - Affidavit and certificate of compliance with Alabama employment practices - OEMs: - SEL (Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories) for relays and meters - No specific switchgear OEM named; bidders may propose suitable manufacturers - Vendors: - No specific vendors named; bidders responsible for sourcing all materials - All bid documents and specifications available on the APA website

Description

This solicitation is for the replacement of the existing 25 kV main switchgear lineup at the McDuffie Coal Terminal in Mobile, Alabama for the Alabama Port Authority (APA). The work must comply with the attached Medium Voltage Switchgear Specification, insurance requirements, referenced documents, and applicable State of Alabama laws. Contractors must provide a delivery schedule with their bid, and liquidated damages will apply based on the schedule. The Alabama Port Authority reserves the right to select the best value based on price and schedule, and proposals must be valid for 90 calendar days.

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