University of South Carolina Supplier systems #270050-01

Bates House switchboard, motor control center, and surge protection equipment

The University of South Carolina is seeking a one-time purchase of electrical distribution equipment for Bates House in Columbia, South Carolina. - Government buyer: University of South Carolina, USC Purchasing Department. - Requested equipment: One service-entrance-rated switchboard, one motor control center (MCC), and one integrated surge protection equipment package; no model or part numbers are specified. - The switchboard is specified for 120/208-volt, three-phase, four-wire service, with a 4,000A bus, 100KAIC rating, electronic metering, and a NEMA 1 enclosure. - The MCC is specified for 120/208-volt service, an 800A copper horizontal bus, and a 65KAIC rating, with motor starters, controls, protective devices, and accessories. - Surge protection must be UL 1449 listed and include specified protection, monitoring, and diagnostic features. A minimum five-year manufacturer warranty is required for each surge protection device. - OEMs: All equipment must be new and supplied by one common manufacturer selected from ABB, Siemens-ITE, Square D, or Eaton. - Delivery and support: The supplier must deliver the equipment to a bonded warehouse within 60 miles of the project site and keep it protected and inspection-ready until pickup. The supplier also provides coordination with the separate installer, testing, startup, commissioning support, documentation, training, and manufacturer checkout after installation. - Installation and warranty: Installation is performed under a separate contract. A one-year equipment warranty begins after successful checkout and testing; the specified SPD warranty is at least five years. - Estimated value: Not stated in the provided materials.

Description

The University of South Carolina is seeking a supplier for a one-time purchase of a switchboard and motor control center to replace outdated electrical equipment at USC Bates House. The work includes furnishing a service entrance-rated switchboard, motor control center, overcurrent protection, motor controls, surge protection devices, and related materials and services. Equipment and components must be new and from ABB, Siemens-ITE, Square D, or Eaton. The supplier must deliver the equipment to a local bonded warehouse and store and protect it until it is ready for installation.

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