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NOTICE AND INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
1.
Sealed proposals for furnishing 115 KV Substation Material for the City of Rock
Hill, South Carolina (hereinafter called the "City") will be received on or before 2:00 PM,
Monday, June 22, 2015, at the Utility Operations Center, 757 South Anderson Road, Rock Hill,
South Carolina 29730, at which time they will be publicly opened and read.
2.
Proposals and all supporting documents required to be attached thereto must be
submitted in a sealed envelope addressed to: City of Rock Hill, P. O. Box 11706, 757 South
Anderson Road, Rock Hill, South Carolina 29730, Attention: Mr. Mike Jolly, PE. The name
and address of the bidder, and the date and hour of the opening of bids must appear on the
envelope in which the proposal is submitted. Bidders will be required to comply with all
applicable statutes, regulations, etc., and those attached to and made a part of the bid.
3.
The successful Bidder must have a current City of Rock Hill Business License and
provide a copy of the Business License for verification to the Purchaser before contracts are
executed by the Owner. Call 803-329-7042 or check www.cityofrockhill.com, for additional
information on obtaining a license.
4.
Approved manufacturers for each piece of equipment are as follows:
Schedule III - 115 KV Circuit Switcher: S&C
5.
The successful Bidder will be required to enter into a contract with the City and to
furnish Performance and Payment Bonds on the forms attached hereto, in a penal sum not less
than the contract price and with sureties satisfactory to the City's Attorney. Bond forms shall be
dated on or after the Equipment Purchase Agreement date.
6.
The Bidder's proposal shall specify price, any applicable price terms and delivery
time, with the price to include transportation charges to Rock Hill, South Carolina, unloading at
the City’s substation site or warehouse, and commissioning as required.
7.
South Carolina Sales Tax is applicable to this purchase. Each Bidder shall show,
as a separate item in addition to the price quoted for the equipment, the amounts which will be
payable by the successful Bidder on account of taxes imposed by any taxing authority upon the
sale, purchase, or use of materials, supplies, or equipment included in the items furnished.
8.
The City reserves the right to waive minor irregularities or minor errors in the
proposal, if it appears to the City that such irregularities or errors were made through
inadvertence. Any such irregularities or errors so waived must be corrected on the proposal prior
to its acceptance by the City.
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9.
The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals.
10.
Any explanation regarding the meaning or interpretation of any contract
specifications or other contract documents must be requested in writing with sufficient allowance
of time for receipt of reply before the time of bid opening. Any such explanation or
interpretations shall be made in the form of addenda to the documents and shall be furnished to
all bidders, who shall acknowledge all addenda with their bids. Oral explanations and
interpretations made prior to the bid opening shall not be binding.
11.
Bids shall be submitted prior to the time fixed in the instructions to Bidders.
Bids received after the time so indicated shall be returned unopened.
12.
Bids may be withdrawn at any time prior to opening upon written request of the
bidder. No bid can be withdrawn for a period of ninety (90) days after the scheduled closing time
for the receipt of bids, and negligence on the part of the bidder in preparing his bid shall not
constitute a right to withdraw the bid subsequent to such bid opening.
13.
Each Proposal must be accompanied by a Bidder's Bond on the forms attached
hereto and acceptable to the Owner and running in favor of the Owner, in an amount equal to five
percent (5%) of the maximum bid price. If a proposal is not accepted or if a proposal is accepted
and a contract is executed, the Bidder's Bond will be returned in each instance within a period of
thirty (30) days to the Bidder furnishing the same; except that each Bidder agrees, provided its
proposal is one of the three low proposals, that, by filing its proposal together with such Bidder's
Bond in consideration of the Owner's receiving and considering such proposal, said proposal
shall be firm and binding upon each such Bidder and such bond shall be held by the Owner for a
period not exceeding ninety (90) days from the date hereinabove set for the opening of the
Proposals.
14.
At the time and place fixed for opening bids, the contents of all bids will be made
public for the information of all bidders and other interested parties, who may be present in
person or by representative.
15.
If more than one bid is offered by one party, or by any person or persons
representing a party, all such bids shall be received. A party who has quoted prices to a bidder is
not thereby disqualified from quoting prices to other bidders, or from submitting a direct bid on
his own behalf.
16.
opening.
The Contract shall be awarded by the City as soon as practicable after the bid
17.
In case of error in the extension of prices, the unit bid price shall govern. The
City reserves the right to waive any formality in bids at its discretion.
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18.
The maximum time expressed in number of days necessary for bidder to make
delivery, from time of award of contract, must be stated on the proposal.
19.
Specifications may be obtained at the office of the City's Engineer, Southeastern
Consulting Engineers, Inc., P. O. Box 240436, Charlotte, North Carolina 28224.
CITY OF ROCK HILL
ROCK HILL, SOUTH CAROLINA
City
SOUTHEASTERN CONSULTING
ENGINEERS, INC.
Engineer
Date: May 28, 2015
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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF YORK
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EQUIPMENT PURCHASE AGREEMENT
THIS EQUIPMENT PURCHASE AGREEMENT (Agreement) is made and
entered into this the ___ day of __________ by and between the
City of Rock Hill, a South Carolina Municipal Corporation (the
City) and ____________________ a corporation authorized to do
business in South Carolina (Company)(City and Company are
hereafter referred to as the Parties).
WHEREAS, City has need of certain utility equipment as set
forth in the specifications attached hereto and incorporated
herein by reference at Exhibit A ("Equipment"); and
WHEREAS, Company wishes to provide such Equipment
accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
in
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and
agreements contained herein, the Parties hereby agree as follows:
1.
Provision of Equipment. Company shall provide, install
and integrate the Equipment in accordance with Exhibit A. The
Equipment shall meet or exceed the greater of (i) the
specifications set forth in Exhibit A or (ii) Company's proposal
attached hereto and incorporated herein at Exhibit B.
2.
Delivery of Equipment; Liquidated Damages. Company
shall deliver the Equipment to City and have it installed in
working order pursuant to this Agreement and Exhibit A
("Delivery") on or before __________________ ("Deadline") . The
Equipment is necessary to shed existing load off the City's
existing transformers and serve new customers. City and Company
acknowledge and agree that City will incur damages if Delivery of
the Equipment is not made on or before the Deadline. The parties
further acknowledge and agree that the damages resulting from
Company's failure of Delivery of the Equipment by the Deadline are
difficult to ascertain due to their indefiniteness and
uncertainty. Liquidated damages for this Agreement are therefore
set at ________________ Dollars for each day after the Deadline
during which Company has not made Delivery of the Equipment.
Company further agrees that City may, but shall not be required
to, withhold any liquidated damages to which City reasonably
believes it is entitled as an offset against any payments which
are due by City to Company under this Agreement.
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3.
Payment for Equipment. The City shall pay the Company
for the Equipment in the amount of $ _________ as set forth on
Exhibit C (the Fee), which is attached hereto and incorporated
herein by reference. The Fee includes all costs of the Equipment
including but not limited to shipping, installation and testing.
The Fee will be paid within 30 days from the invoice date after
installation; provided, however, that the City shall only be
responsible for accepting and paying for the Equipment that is
installed, integrated and working properly and completely in
accordance with all of the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
Payment is further subject to liquidated damages as set forth in
Paragraph 2 above.
4.
Warranty. Company warrants that the Equipment is (a)
fit and sufficient for the purpose intended, (b) merchantable, of
good quality and free from defects, whether patent or latent, in
material or workmanship and (c) that Company has title to the
Equipment free and clear of all liens, encumbrances and security
interests. For a period of five (5) years from the date of
Delivery, Company agrees to repair, replace and adjust any
Equipment that is not functioning properly within ten (10) days
notice from City. The first year of warranty shall cover any
freight by common carrier along with all costs of removal from the
site and reinstallation after repairs with such costs and expenses
capped at the sum of 10% of the Fee. Company agrees to assign to
City any and all manufacturers' warranties on the Equipment.
5.
Independent Contractor Status. The Parties hereby agree
that Company is an Independent Contractor of City and that nothing
in this Agreement shall be deemed to place the Parties in the
relationship of employer/employee, partners, or joint venturers.
Neither Party shall have the right to obligate or bind the other
in any manner. Each Party agrees and acknowledges that it will
not hold itself out as an authorized agent with the power to bind
the other Party in any manner.
6.
No Subcontractors. Company hereby agrees that Company
shall not delegate, subcontract or assign all or any portion of
the Services to any third party without the express written
consent of City.
7.
Assignment and Assumption. Neither Party may sell,
convey, assign, transfer, hypothecate, encumber or permit or
suffer any encumbrance of all or any portion of its interest in
this Agreement unless approved in writing in advance by the other
Party hereto, or unless otherwise permitted by law. Any attempt
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to so transfer or encumber any such interest in contravention
hereof shall be void.
8.
Default. The following events shall constitute a
default of this Agreement: (a) failure of Company to deliver the
Equipment in a timely fashion; '(b) failure of the Equipment to
comply with the specifications set forth in Exhibit A and Exhibit
B; and (c) defects in the Equipment, including, integration or the
actual working order of the Equipment which are not remedied after
ten (10) days written notice.
9.
Attorneys/ Fees. In the event that either Party
defaults on its obligations under this Agreement, the nondefaulting Party shall be entitled to recover from the defaulting
Party the costs and attorneys' fees incurred in the enforcement
of any provision of this Agreement.
10. Indemnification. Company agrees to and shall indemnify
and hold the City harmless from and against all liability, loss,
damages or injury, and all costs and expenses (including
attorneys' fees and costs of any suit related thereto), suffered
or incurred by the City, arising from or related to this Agreement
or Company's performance hereunder.
11. Insurance. Company agrees that Company shall keep and
maintain general automobile liability insurance in the amount of
$500,000 per occurrence for each vehicle and $1,000,000 in the
aggregate for all vehicles which Company brings onto City property
or uses in any manner in the provision of the Services, including
transportation to and from the site(s) where the Equipment is
installed; and Company further agrees that Company shall maintain
general liability insurance in the amount of at least $500,000 per
incident/occurrence and $1,000,000 in the aggregate for all
incidents/occurrences during a policy period; and Company agrees
that Company shall maintain Worker's Compensation Insurance on all
of Company's employees if such coverage is required under South
Carolina law. In no event shall Company serve as a self-insurer
for the purposes of Workers Compensation Insurance. Company also
agrees that Company shall provide in a form acceptable to City
certificates of Worker's Compensation Insurance (if applicable),
Automobile Liability Insurance and General Liability Insurance.
II.
MISCELLANEOUS
1. Caption Sections. Paragraphs, titles, headings and
captions contained in this Agreement are inserted only for
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convenience and for reference and in no way define, limit, extend
or describe the scope of this Agreement or the intent of any
provision hereof.
2.
Waiver and Severability, If any part of this Agreement,
for any reason, is declared invalid or void, such declaration
shall not affect the remaining portions of the Agreement which
shall remain in full force and effect as if this Agreement had
been executed with the invalid portion eliminated. If either of
the Company or the City decides not to enforce a provision of this
Agreement, such decision in favor of non-enforcement shall not
constitute a complete and full waiver of the right of that person
or entity in the future to enforce that provision of the Agreement
in the event of any subsequent breach or failure to comply in full
with that provision of the Agreement.
3.
Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by,
construed and interpreted under, and enforced exclusively in an
accordance with the laws of the state of South Carolina, and the
courts in the state of South Carolina shall have exclusive
jurisdiction with respect to any dispute arising hereunder.
4.
Notices.
All
notices,
certificates
or
other
communications hereunder shall be sufficiently given and shall be
deemed given when mailed by certified or registered mail, postage
prepaid, addressed as follows:
To the City:
Mike Jolly Utilities
Department City of
Rock Hill P.O. Box
11706 Rock Hill, SC
29731
To the Company:
5.
executed
to be an
the same
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Execution in Counterparts. This Agreement may be
in several counterparts, each of which shall be deemed
original, and all of which shall constitute but one and
instrument.
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6.
Modification and Amendment. No change, amendment or
modification of this Agreement shall be made unless agreed to in
writing by both Company and the City.
7.
Warranty of Authority. It is agreed by Company and the
City that the terms of this Agreement are contractual and not a
mere recital, and all signatory parties hereto represent and
warrant that they have the full and complete authority to execute
and enter into this Agreement.
8.
Compliance with Legal Requirements. In connection with
its obligations under this Agreement, Company shall comply with
all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and
ordinances and shall obtain all applicable permits and licenses,
including a City of Rock Hill business license.
9.
Terms of this Agreement Controlling. In the event of
any inconsistency or conflict between any term, covenant or
condition of this Agreement and any other document pertaining to
this Agreement, including but not limited to any exhibits, RFPs,
responses to RFPs, bids, letters, memorandums, correspondence or
any amendments or modifications thereof (Documents), all terms,
covenants and conditions of this Agreement shall in all respects
be controlling, and any contrary term, covenant or condition in
the Documents, or any amendment or modification thereof, is hereby
displaced.
10. Entire Agreement. Except as otherwise provided herein,
this Agreement along with Exhibits A, B and C shall constitute the
entire and full agreement and understanding between Company and
the City, and shall supersede all prior and/or contemporaneous
agreements, understandings and discussions between them, written
and/or oral, all of which shall be deemed merged into this
Agreement and shall be of no further force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Company and the City have caused their
respective names to be subscribed hereto, all on the date set
forth herein above.
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CITY OF ROCK HILL
By: ___________________
By: ________________________
Its: _________________
Its: ___________________
Witnesses
Witnesses
____________________________
_____________________________
____________________________
_____________________________
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INSTRUCTIONS
1. This form, for the protection of persons supplying labor and material, shall be used whenever a bid bond is required.
There shall be no deviation from this form without approval by the City Manager.
2. Insert the full legal name and business address of the Principal shall be inserted in the space designated "Principal" on
the face of the form. The bond shall be signed by an authorized person. Where such person signing in a
representative capacity (e.g., an attorney-in-fact), but is not a member of the firm, partnership, or joint venture,
or an officer of the corporate involved, evidence of his authority must be furnished.
3. The bond may express penal sum as a percentage of the bid price. In these cases, the bond may state a maximum dollar
limitation (e.g., 5% of the bid price but the amount not to exceed
dollars).
4. Corporations executing the bond as sureties must be among those appearing on the U.S. Treasury Department's
list of approved sureties and must be acting within the limitations set forth therein.
5. Corporate sureties must be licensed to do business in South Carolina.
6. In its application to negotiated contracts, the terms "bid" and "bidder" shall include "proposal" and "offeror".
DATE BOND EXECUTED (Must be same or later than date of contract)
BID BOND
(See Instructions on reverse)
PRINCIPAL (Legal name and business address)
TYPE OF ORGANIZATION ("X" one )
INDIVIDUAL
PARTNERSHIP
JOINT VENTURE
CORPORATION
SURETY (Name and business address)
PENAL SUM OF BOND
PERCENT
OF BID
PRICE
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
MILLION(S)
THOUSAND(S)
HUNDRED(S)
BID IDENTIFICATION
BID DATE
CONTRACT NO.
CENTS FOR (Construction Supplies or Services)
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, That we, the PRINCIPAL and SURETY above named are held and firmly
bound unto the City of Rock Hill, South Carolina, hereinafter called the City, in the penal sum of the amount stated
above, for the payment of which sum well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators,
and successors, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.
The condition of this obligation is such as to operate as a guarantee that the Principal will fully and promptly execute a contract
and cause to be executed bonds acceptable to the City, all as set forth in the proposal or bid, should the same be accepted,
and that not longer than twenty (20) days after the receipt by the Principal of contract forms from the City, he will execute a
contract on the basis of the terms, conditions and unit prices set forth in his proposal or bid together with and accompanied by a
Performance Bond satisfactory to the City, in the total amount of said contract, and a Payment Bond in the total amount of the
contract, and that failure to perform or comply with any or all the foregoing requirements, within the times set forth above, shall
be just and adequate cause for the annulment of the award; and it is disposal of the City, not as a penalty, but as an agreed
liquidated damage. Should each and all of the foregoing conditions be fulfilled and Performance and Payment Bonds, as set
forth in the proposal, be executed, bonds being satisfactory to the City, this obligation shall be null and void; otherwise to remain
in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the above-bounden parties have executed this instrument under their several seals on the date
indicated above, the name and corporate seal of each corporate party being hereto affixed and these presents duly signed
by its undersigned representative, pursuant to authority of its governing body.
In Presence of:
INDIVIDUAL OR PARTNERSHIP PRINCIPAL
WITNESS (2)
1.
(Seal)
2.
(Seal)
ATTEST:
____________________________________________________ CORPORATE PRINCIPAL
Corporate Secretary
WITNESS (2)
1.
AFFIX CORPORATE
SEAL
BY
TITLE
2.
CORPORATE SURETY
WITNESS (2)
1.
AFFIX CORPORATE
SEAL
BY
TITLE
2.
Address:
Countersigned By:_______________________________________________
Resident SC Agent
Rev. 08/02
INSTRUCTIONS
1. This form, for the protection of persons supplying labor and material, shall be used whenever a performance bond
is required. There shall be no deviation from this form without approval by the City Manager.
2. The full legal name and business address of the Principal shall be inserted in the space designated "Principal" on
the face of the form. The bond shall be signed by an authorized person. Where such person signing in a
representative capacity (e.g., an attorney-in-fact), but is not a member of the firm, partnership, or joint venture,
or an officer of the corporate involved, evidence of his authority must be furnished.
3. Corporations executing the bond as sureties must be among those appearing on the U.S. Treasury Department's
list of approved sureties and must be acting within the limitations set forth therein.
4. Corporate sureties must be licensed to do business in South Carolina.
PERFORMANCE BOND
DATE BOND EXECUTED (Must be same or later than date of contract)
(See Instructions on reverse)
PRINCIPAL (Legal name and business address)
TYPE OF ORGANIZATION ("X" one )
INDIVIDUAL
PARTNERSHIP
JOINT VENTURE
CORPORATION
STATE OF INCORPORATION
SURETY (Name and business address)
PENAL SUM OF BOND
MILLION(S)
THOUSAND(S)
CONTRACT DATE
HUNDRED(S)
CENTS
CONTRACT NO.
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, That we, the PRINCIPAL and SURETY above named are held and firmly
bound unto the City of Rock Hill, South Carolina, hereinafter called the City, in the penal sum of the amount stated
above, for the payment of which sum well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators,
and successors, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.
THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH, that whereas the principal entered into a certain contract with the
City, numbered and dated as shown and hereto attached:
NOW, THEREFORE, if the Principal shall promptly make payment to all persons supplying labor and material in the
prosecution of the work provided for in said contract, and any and all duly authorized modifications of said contract that
may hereafter be made, notice of which modifications tot the Surety being hereby waived, then the above obligation shall
by void and of no effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the above-bounden parties have executed this instrument under their several seals on the date
indicated above, the name and corporate seal of each corporate party being hereto affixed and these presents duly signed
by its undersigned representative, pursuant to authority of its governing body.
In Presence of:
INDIVIDUAL OR PARTNERSHIP PRINCIPAL
WITNESS (2)
1.
(Seal)
2.
(Seal)
ATTEST:
____________________________________________________
CORPORATE PRINCIPAL
Corporate Secretary
AFFIX
WITNESS (2)
CORPORATE
1.
BY
SEAL
TITLE
2.
CORPORATE SURETY
AFFIX
WITNESS (2)
1.
CORPORATE
BY
SEAL
TITLE
2.
Address:
Countersigned By:_______________________________________________
Resident SC Agent
Rev. 08/02
INSTRUCTIONS
1. This form, for the protection of persons supplying labor and material, shall be used whenever a payment bond is
required. There shall be no deviation from this form without approval by the City Manager.
2. The full legal name and business address of the Principal shall be inserted in the space designated "Principal" on
the face of the form. The bond shall be signed by an authorized person. Where such person signing in a
representative capacity (e.g., an attorney-in-fact), but is not a member of the firm, partnership, or joint venture,
or an officer of the corporate involved, evidence of his authority must be furnished.
3. Corporations executing the bond as sureties must be among those appearing on the U.S. Treasury Department's
list of approved sureties and must be acting within the limitations set forth therein.
4. Corporate sureties must be licensed to do business in South Carolina.
PAYMENT BOND
DATE BOND EXECUTED (Must be same or later than date of contract)
(See Instructions on reverse)
PRINCIPAL (Legal name and business address)
TYPE OF ORGANIZATION ("X" one )
INDIVIDUAL
PARTNERSHIP
JOINT VENTURE
CORPORATION
STATE OF INCORPORATION
SURETY (Name and business address)
PENAL SUM OF BOND
MILLION(S)
THOUSAND(S)
CONTRACT DATE
HUNDRED(S)
CENTS
CONTRACT NO.
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, That we, the PRINCIPAL and SURETY above named are held and firmly
bound unto the City of Rock Hill, South Carolina, hereinafter called the City, in the penal sum of the amount stated
above, for the payment of which sum well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators,
and successors, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.
THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH, that whereas the principal entered into a certain contract with the
City, numbered and dated as shown and hereto attached:
NOW, THEREFORE, if the Principal shall promptly make payment to all persons supplying labor and material in the
prosecution of the work provided for in said contract, and any and all duly authorized modifications of said contract that
may hereafter be made, notice of which modifications tot the Surety being hereby waived, then the above obligation shall
by void and of no effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the above-bounden parties have executed this instrument under their several seals on the date
indicated above, the name and corporate seal of each corporate party being hereto affixed and these presents duly signed
by its undersigned representative, pursuant to authority of its governing body.
In Presence of:
INDIVIDUAL OR PARTNERSHIP PRINCIPAL
WITNESS (2)
1.
(Seal)
2.
(Seal)
ATTEST:
____________________________________________________
CORPORATE PRINCIPAL
Corporate Secretary
AFFIX
WITNESS (2)
CORPORATE
1.
BY
SEAL
TITLE
2.
CORPORATE SURETY
AFFIX
WITNESS (2)
1.
CORPORATE
BY
SEAL
TITLE
2.
Address:
Countersigned By:_______________________________________________
Resident SC Agent
Rev. 08/02
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General Liability Endorsement (E-1)
CITY OF ROCK HILL
ATTN: Risk Management Division
Post Office Box 11706
Rock Hill, SC 29731
A. Policy Information
1. Insurance Company
; Policy Number
2. Policy Term (From)
(To)
; Endorsement Effective Date
3. Named Insured
4. Address of Named Insured
5. Limit of Liability Any One Occurrence/Aggregate $
6. Deductible or Self-Insured Retention (Nil unless otherwise specified):
$
7. Coverage is equivalent to:
Commercial General Liability “occurrence” form CG0001 (Ed. 11/88)
Commercial General Liability “claims-made” form CG0002 (Ed. 11/88)
8. Bodily Injury and Property Damage Coverage is:
“claims-made”
“occurrence”
If claims-made, the retroactive date is
.
NOTE:
The City’s standard insurance requirements specify “occurrence”
coverage. “Claims-made” coverage requires special approval.
B. Policy Amendments
This endorsement is issued in consideration of the policy premium.
Notwithstanding any inconsistent statement in the policy to which this endorsement
is attached or any other endorsement attached thereto, it is agreed as follows:
1.
INSURED. The City, its elected or appointed officials, employees and
volunteers are included as insureds with regard to damages and defense of
claims arising from: (a) activities performed by or on behalf of the Named
Insured, (b) products and completed operations of the Named Insured, (c)
premises owned, leased or used by the Named Insured.
2.
CONTRIBUTION NOT REQUIRED. As respects: (a) wok performed by the
Named Insured for or on behalf of the City; or (b) products sold by the Named
Insured to the City; or (c) premises leased by the Named Insured from the City,
the insurance afforded by this policy shall be primary insurance as respects the
City, its elected or appointed officials, employees or volunteers; or stand in an
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unbroken chain of coverage excess of the Named Insured’s scheduled
underlying primary coverage. In either event, any other insurance maintained
by the City, its elected or appointed officials, employees or volunteers shall be
in excess of this insurance and shall not contribute to it.
3.
SCOPE OF COVERAGE. This policy, if primary, affords coverage at least as
broad as:
a. Insurance Services Office form No. GL0002 (Ed. 1/73), Comprehensive
General Liability Insurance and Insurance Services Office form number
GL0404 Broad Form Comprehensive General Liability endorsement; or
b. Insurance Services Office Commercial General Liability Coverage,
“occurrence” form CG0001 or “claims-made” form CG0002 (Ed. 11/88);
or
c. If excess, affords coverage which is at least as broad as the primary
insurance forms referenced in the proceeding section (a) and (b).
4.
SEVERABILITY OF INTEREST. The insurance afforded by this policy applies
separately to each insured who is seeking coverage or against whom a claim is
made or a suit is brought, except with respect to the Company’s limit of liability.
5.
PROVISIONS REGARDING THE INSURED’S DUTIES AFTER ACCIDENT OR
LOSS. Any failure to comply with reporting provisions of the policy shall not
affect coverage provided to the City, its elected or appointed officials,
employees or volunteers.
6.
CANCELLATION NOTICE. The insurance afforded by this policy shall not be
suspended, voided, cancelled, reduced or in limits except after thirty (30) days
prior written notice by certified mail return receipt requested has been given to
the City. Such notice shall be as addressed as shown in the heading of this
endorsement.
_____________________________________________________________________
C. SIGNATURE OF INSURER OR AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE INSURER
I,
(print/type name) warrant that I have
authority to bind the above listed insurance company and by my signature
hereon do so bind this company.
Signature of:
Authorized Representative (original signature required on endorsement furnished to the City)
ORGANIZATION:
TITLE:
ADDRESS:
PHONE:
City of Rock Hill, South Carolina
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Automobile Liability Endorsement (E-2)
CITY OF ROCK HILL
ATTN: Risk Management Division
Post Office Box 11706
Rock Hill, SC 29731
A. Policy Information
1. Insurance Company
; Policy Number
2. Policy Term (From)
(To)
; Endorsement Effective Date
3. Named Insured
4. Address of Named Insured
5. Limit of Liability Any One Occurrence/Aggregate $
6. Deductible or Self-Insured Retention (Nil unless otherwise specified):
$
B. Policy Amendments
This endorsement is issued in consideration of the policy premium.
Notwithstanding any inconsistent statement in the policy to which this endorsement
is attached or any other endorsement attached thereto, it is agreed as follows:
1.
The City, its elected or appointed officials, employees and volunteers are
included as insureds with regard to damages and defense of claims arising
from: The ownership, operation, maintenance, use, loading or unloading of
any auto owned, leased, hired or borrowed by the Named Insured, regardless
of whether liability is attributable to the Named Insured or a combination of the
Named Insured and the City, its elected or appointed officials, employees or
volunteers.
2.
CONTRIBUTION NOT REQUIRED. As respects work performed by the
Named Insured for or on behalf of the City, the insurance afforded by this
policy shall: (a) be primary insurance as respects the City, its elected or
appointed officials, employees or volunteers; or (b) stand in an unbroken chain
of coverage excess of the Named Insured’s scheduled underlying primary
coverage. In either event, any other insurance maintained by the City, its
elected or appointed officials, employees or volunteers shall be in excess of
this insurance and shall not contribute to it.
3.
SCOPE OF COVERAGE: This policy, if primary, affords coverage to the
Named Insured which at least as broad as: (1) Insurance Services Office form
No. CA0001 (Ed. 6/92), Code 1 (“any auto”). (2) If excess, affords coverage
which is at least as broad as the primary insurance forms referenced in the
City of Rock Hill, South Carolina
Section 00650 – Insurance Requirements
00650-10
proceeding section (1).
4.
SEVERABILITY OF INTEREST. The insurance afforded by this policy applies
separately to each insured who is seeking coverage or against whom a claim is
made or a suit is brought, except with respect to the Company’s limit of liability.
5.
PROVISIONS REGARDING THE INSURED’S DUTIES AFTER ACCIDENT OR
LOSS. Any failure to comply with reporting provisions of the policy shall not
affect coverage provided to the City, its elected or appointed officials,
employees or volunteers.
6.
CANCELLATION NOTICE. The insurance afforded by this policy shall not be
suspended, voided, cancelled, reduced or in limits except after thirty (30) days
prior written notice by certified mail return receipt requested has been given to
the City. Such notice shall be as addressed as shown in the heading of this
endorsement.
C. SIGNATURE OF INSURER OR AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE INSURER
I,
(print/type name) warrant that I have
authority to bind the above listed insurance company and by my signature
hereon do so bind this company.
Signature of:
Authorized Representative (original signature required on endorsement furnished to the City)
ORGANIZATION:
TITLE:
ADDRESS:
PHONE:
City of Rock Hill, South Carolina
Section 00650 – Insurance Requirements
00650-11
Worker’s Compensation Employer’s Liability Endorsement (E-3)
CITY OF ROCK HILL
ATTN: Risk Management Division
Post Office Box 11706
Rock Hill, SC 29731
A. Policy Information
1. Insurance Company
Policy Term (From)
(To)
2. Effective Date of this Endorsement
3. Named Insured
4. Employer’s Liability Limit (Coverage B)
(“the Company”);
; Policy Number
B. Policy Amendments
In consideration of the policy premium and notwithstanding any inconsistent
statement in the policy to which this endorsement is attached or any other
endorsement attached thereto, it is agreed as follows:
1.
CANCELLATION NOTICE. The insurance afforded by this policy shall not be
suspended, voided, cancelled, reduced or in limits except after thirty (30) days
prior written notice by certified mail return receipt requested has been given to
the City. Such notice shall be as addressed as shown in the heading of this
endorsement.
C. SIGNATURE OF INSURER OR AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE INSURER
I,
(print/type name) warrant that I have
authority to bind the above listed insurance company and by my signature
hereon do so bind this company.
Signature of:
Authorized Representative (original signature required on endorsement furnished to the City)
ORGANIZATION:
TITLE:
ADDRESS:
PHONE:
City of Rock Hill, South Carolina
Intentionally Left Blank
INSERT CERTIFICATIONS OF INSURANCE
WMBE Statement
It is the policy of the City of Rock Hill to provide minorities and women equal
opportunity for participating in all aspects of the City's contracting and procurement
programs, including but not limited to employment, construction projects, and lease
agreements consistent with the laws of the State of South Carolina. It is further the
policy of the City of Rock Hill to prohibit discrimination against any person or business
in pursuit of these opportunities on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex,
age, handicap, or veteran status. It is further the policy of the City of Rock Hill to
conduct its contracting and procurement programs so as to prevent such discrimination
and to resolve any and all claims of such discrimination.
City Business License
The successful contractor, prior to execution of the contract, must possess or obtain a
City of Rock Hill Business License. Such license must be maintained throughout the
duration of the contract. The fee for such license is based on the amount of the contract
with the City if the contractor is not currently doing other business inside the City Limits.
If the contractor is currently doing other business within the City limits of Rock Hill, and
does not possess a business license, then the fee for the license is based on the total gross
receipts from customers within the city limits. Contact City Business License Office at
803-329-7042 to determine the exact amount or to ask other pertinent questions regarding
doing business in the City of Rock Hill.
Insurance: Company agrees that Company shall keep and maintain general automobile
liability insurance in the amount of $ 1,000,000 per occurrence for each vehicle and
$1,000,000 in aggregate for all vehicles which Company brings onto City property or use
in any manner in the provision of services, including transportation to and from the site
(s) where the services are rendered; and Company further agrees that Company shall
maintain general liability insurance in the amount of at least $1,000,000 per
incident/occurrence and $1,000,000 in aggregate for all incidents/occurrence during the
policy period; and Company agrees that Company shall maintain Worker's
Compensation Insurance on all of the Company's employees. In no event shall Company
serve as self-insurer for the purpose of Workers Compensation Insurance. Company also
agrees that Company shall provide, in a form acceptable to City, certificates of Worker's
Compensation Insurance, Automobile Liability Insurance and General Liability
Insurance.
Illegal Immigration Reform Act Compliance
The contractor certifies that the contractor will comply with the requirements of Chapter
14, Title 8 of the South Carolina Code of Laws titled Unauthorized Aliens and Public
Employment and agrees to provide to the City of Rock Hill any documentation required
to establish either; (a) the applicability of such law to the contractor, subcontractor, and
sub-subcontractor; or (b) the compliance with this law by the contractor and any
subcontractors or sub-subcontractors.
Indemnification
Company agrees to and shall indemnify and hold the City harmless from and against all
liability, loss, damages or injury, and all costs and expenses (including attorneys' fees
and costs of any suit related thereto), suffered or incurred by the City, arising from or
related to Company's negligent performance under this Agreement.
Excluded Bidders
Bids from vendors/contractors with prior poor performance; quality issues, contact
conformance, payment history, timeline compliance, or any other reason the City deems
POOR PERFORMANCE will not be considered.
Excluded Vendors/Contractors can resubmit complete company information with
references for city review after a minimum of one year from the last excluded bid. City
will contact Vendor/Contractor with its decision within 30 days of company information
submittal. City reserves the right to include or exclude said Vendor/Contractor based on
findings.
"Stormwater Management. Contractor shall comply with the City's MS4
stormwater control measures, good housekeeping/Best Management Practices and
facility-specific stormwater management programs applicable to the Agreement
and the services to be provided by Contractor hereunder. Contractor represents
and warrants that it has been provided all information and/or access to all
information relating to the applicable stormwater control measures, good
housekeeping/Best Management Practices and facility-specific stormwater
management programs, and that the Contractor enters into this Agreement with
full knowledge and understanding of the same. Contractor further agrees to
perform such additional actions as may be necessary or proper for compliance
under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Program or
any federal or state laws relating thereto."
Local Purchasing
It is the intent of the City of Rock Hill to promote the use of local businesses and hiring citizens living
within the local Rock Hill/York County area when possible.
1.)
Local vendors, services, contractors, companies and businesses (Rock Hill/York County)
with a valid city of Rock Hill business license may have the opportunity to receive a 3% or a
5% adjustment factor during the consideration of bids. A LOCAL VENDOR, SERVICE,
CONTRACTOR, COMPANY OR BUSINESS is defined as a business offering the services
and or products being bid. Business must have been established for not less than one year
within York County limits along with holding a valid City of Rock Hill Business License for the
entire year prior to bid date. City Council shall be entitled to make the final decision as to
whether such business is local and may in its discretion consider factors such as the length
of time prior to issuance of the local business license, the actual physical presence within
the corporate limits or within York County, property taxes attributable to such entity received
by the City of Rock Hill, local employment and any other reasonable factors to insure that
this policy is not being circumvented.
2.)
Business located within the Rock Hill municipal limits may be considered for a 5% adjustment
factor. Businesses located in York County outside the Rock Hill municipal limits may be
considered for a 3% adjustment factor.
3.)
The maximum value of the percentage adjustment factor will be capped at $25,000.
4.)
If a local business is within the percentage guideline, not exceeding $25,000, of the
lowest bid received, the local business may be given consideration of the bid award if it is
willing to provide goods or services at the price of the lowest bid received.
5.)
If conditions of number 4 above are met and the local business is not willing to provide
goods or services at the price of the lowest bid received, the consideration of the bid award
will revert back the lowest bid received, or the next lowest local business within the
percentage (maximum $25,000) adjustment factor threshold.
6.)
Contractor and or business must make reasonable attempt to hire local Rock Hill/York
County residents.
7.)
Selected contractor(s) must make reasonable effort to purchase/lease all material,
equipment and supplies associated with the awarded bid from a local business with a
valid City of Rock Hill Business License.
8.)
Contractor(s) receiving award must supply City with a list of their employees working on the
project which include the city/town in which they reside along with a list of all equipment,
material, suppliers and subcontractors and their addresses (This list will be used in the
evaluation process).
9.)
Special consideration may be given to companies that have products produced and/or
manufactured in the United States.
10.) Local Purchasing provisions of this section will be in effect and apply to bidding until June
30, 2015 and expire unless re-authorized by the City Council.
11.)
Local Purchasing adjustment factors cannot apply: (i) to Federally Funded Projects (ii) to
State Funded Projects where the State restricts the use of local preferences under such
circumstances; or (iii) to projects funded by Bond proceeds where the Bond covenants restrict
the manner of procurement.
12.) Utilization of the Local Purchasing program requires a minimum of three bids;. if three or
more bids are not received the Local Purchasing program cannot be utilized.
INDEMNITY PROVISION
CONTRACTOR (or Lessee or Vendor) assumes entire responsibility and liability for
losses, expenses, demands and claims in connection with or arising out of any injury, or
alleged injury (including death) to any person, or damage, or alleged damage, to property
of City or others sustained or alleged to have been sustained in connection with or to have
arisen out of or resulting from the performance of the work/service by the Contractor, his
subcontractors, agents, and employees, including losses, expenses, damages sustained by
City, and agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the City, its officials, employees or
volunteers from any and all such losses, expenses, damages, demands and claims and
agrees to defend any suit or action brought against them, or any of them, based on such
alleged injury or damage, and to pay all damages, cost and expenses in connection
therewith or resulting therefrom. As an integral part of this agreement, contractor agrees
to purchase and maintain during the life of this contract, contractual liability insurance in
the amount required in the general liability insurance requirements and to furnish proper
evidence thereof.
Above provision specifically applies to the contract dated ________________________
between the City of Rock Hill and ________________________________________for
(contractor)
_______________________________________________________________________.
(service or products)
NAME________________________________________________
PRINT NAME__________________________________________
TITLE_________________________________________________
COMPANY____________________________________________
EXHIBIT A
SPECIFICATIONS
SCHEDULE I
SPECIFICATIONS
FOR
115 KV - 24.9GRD.Y/14.4 KV
SUBSTATION STRUCTURE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Paragraph
Number
Title
Page
I. Arrangement and Conditions
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
J.
Rating
Arrangement
Standards
Features
Drawings and Instructions
Design Data and Calculations
Inspection
Shipment
Insulators
Switches
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II. 115 KV Deadend and Switching Structure
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Structural Design
Busses and Line Terminals
Clearances
115 KV Group-Operated Switch
Station Post Insulators
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III. 25.8 KV Switching Station Structure
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
Structural Design
Busses and Line Terminals
Clearances
25.8 KV Group-Operated Bypass Switches
25.8 KV Hookstick Disconnect Switches
25.8 KV Bus Transfer Switches
25.8 Main Hookstick Disconnect Switches
Regulator Bypass Disconnect Switches
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TABLE OF CONTENTS (Continued)
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Number
Title
Page
III. 25.8 KV Switching Station Structure (Con’t)
I.
J.
K.
L.
M.
N.
O.
P.
Lightning Arresters
Station Service Transformer
Power Fuses and Backup Current Limiting Fuses
Station Service Panel
Potential Transformers
Accessories
Grounding:
1. General
2. Ground Rods
3. Grounding Conductor
4. Switch Grounding Plate
5. Connectors
6. Wall and Gate Grounding
Warranty
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SCHEDULE I
SPECIFICATIONS
FOR
115 KV - 24.9GRD.Y/14.4 KV SUBSTATION STRUCTURES
I.
Arrangement and Conditions
A.
Rating
These specifications cover one deadend switching structure rated 115 KV with provisions
for one incoming circuit and one outgoing circuit, and one 25.8 KV switching station
structure with provision for one incoming circuit, five outgoing underground circuits, a
main bus and a transfer bus.
B.
Arrangement
The arrangement of the substation shall be basically as shown on the attached drawings,
and shall consist of equipment as specified herein. Each bidder shall furnish a drawing
showing the general arrangement of the station he proposes to furnish with his proposal.
The incoming and outgoing lines shall be arranged essentially as shown on the attached
arrangement drawing, though each detail need not be exactly as shown.
C.
Standards
All equipment covered by these specifications shall conform to the latest applicable
standards of the ANSI, IEEE, and NEMA except where the standards conflict with the
specific requirements of these specifications.
The Purchaser reserves the right to reject any and all equipment, material, or design that,
in the opinion of the Engineer, fails to meet the requirements of these specifications.
D.
Features
These specifications cover one 115 KV deadend and switching structure and one 25.8 KV
switching station structure complete, including the necessary structures, buswork,
connectors, insulators, switches, fuses, line deadending terminals, anchor bolts,
grounding equipment, lightning arresters, control power transformer, control power
panels, and instrument transformers.
The specifications do not include installation, fencing, conduit, station lighting, or control
wiring.
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E.
Drawings and Instructions
Upon notification of award of contract, the Supplier shall, within six weeks, furnish for
approval two (2) sets of Drawings and Instructions covering the physical size, weight,
dimensions, arrangement, electrical characteristics, wiring diagram and other pertinent
data for structures, control power transformer, lightning arresters, switches, AC panel,
instrument transformers, and other equipment. Drawings for approval shall include
itemized material list with manufacturers' catalog numbers, overall wiring diagrams,
anchor bolt plan, steel erection drawings, and general arrangement drawings. Steel
erection drawings shall show member sizes and connections, and shall include all
supporting design calculations. Material item numbers shall be shown on the
arrangement drawings. The Supplier shall also furnish an AutoCAD drawing file of the
finally approved drawings and four (4) prints of the finally approved issue of each
drawing for the Purchaser's records. The Supplier shall also furnish four (4) sets of
written instructions and renewal parts lists, suitably illustrated, covering the operation and
maintenance of the equipment applying specifically to this installation.
F.
Design Data and Calculations
The successful bidder will be required to furnish the reactions at the base or ground line
of each column with the drawings for approval. They shall also furnish an augered
foundation design for all structures furnished in this schedule. Foundations shall be
round, drilled rebar reinforced to necessary depth. All design calculations for the
structures and structure foundations must also be submitted with the drawings for
approval.
All drawings and calculations must be sealed by a registered professional engineer
licensed in the state where the substation will be erected.
The City’s Engineer will provide soil boring reports for the substation site to the
successful Bidder to use for foundation designs.
G.
Inspection
The purchaser reserves the right to reject any and all equipment, material, or design that,
in the opinion of the Engineer, fails to meet the requirements of these specifications.
H.
Shipment
Both 115 KV and 25.8 KV structures shall be shipped assembled to shipping limits and
appropriately marked for field erection. Individual material items shall be marked or
tagged with item numbers corresponding to the item numbers shown on the general
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arrangement drawings and material summary lists. All material and equipment shall be
shipped F.O.B. Substation Site, 1462 Blackmon Street, Rock Hill, South Carolina 29730,
attention: Mr. Chuck Smith, who shall be notified 72 hours prior to delivery.
I.
Insulators
All switch and bus insulators shall be porcelain, gray station post type, including
insulators furnished as part of the air break switches and disconnect switches.
J.
Switches
All switches shall be manufactured by Cleaveland-Price.
II.
115 KV Deadend and Switching Structure
A.
Structural Design
The deadend structure shall be of the steel A-Frame type with bracing as required, and
shall be arranged in general accordance with the attached arrangement drawings.
The structure shall be of steel conforming to ASTM Specifications A-36 or later revision
thereof. Bolts shall conform to ASTM Specification A-394 or later revision thereof.
Steel members shall be hot dipped galvanized after fabrication in accordance with ASTM
Specification A-123-59 or later revision thereof. Structure shall be designed in
accordance with NEMA Standard Class "A" as outlined in NEMA Publication SG-61990 or later revision thereof, except where the standards conflict with the specific
requirements of these specifications. In particular, no fabrication of steel should be
undertaken until shop drawings have been approved.
The structure shall be designed to withstand a maximum tension of 1500 pounds per
conductor for external conductors and 500 pounds per shield wire at ± 30 degrees. The
structure shall also be designed to withstand the mechanical forces associated with short
circuit currents of 25,000 amperes symmetrical at 115 KV.
All equipment furnished to be mounted on the structure and the structure shall be
furnished with complete mountings including mounting hardware.
B.
Busses and Line Terminals
The current carrying capacity and size of the incoming busses and bus connections shall
be a minimum of 600 amperes, with a temperature rise not exceeding 30 degrees
Centigrade in accordance with NEMA standards. The current carrying capacity and size
of the outgoing circuit busses and bus connections shall be a minimum of 600 amperes,
with a temperature rise not exceeding 30 degrees Centigrade in accordance with NEMA
standards.
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All bus connections shall be bolted type power connectors. Busses shall be supported at
intervals of 20'-0" or less with bus support insulators and bus support clamps. Any
expansion connectors required for connection of the busses shall be furnished.
The 115 KV strain type conductor deadend ball and socket insulators for the incoming
115 KV circuit shall be furnished. Eyebolt fittings for attachment to the structure are
required. Incoming conductors shall be 336 Kcm ACSR, Code word ‘Merlin’ or 477
KCM ACSR, Code Word ‘HAWK’, and will terminate on the line side of the incoming
115 KV group operated switch. Deadend clamps shall be provided.
Strain attachments and deadend clamps shall be provided for two 3/8" EHS static shield
wires, one on each side of the top of the A-Frame structure, a minimum of eight feet
above the conductor attachments. Lightning masts, 10 feet in height, shall be provided on
each side of the structure.
C.
Clearances
The following clearances shall be provided:
(1)
A minimum of 9 feet horizontally and 7 feet vertically, phase to phase between
115 KV conductors; 3.5 feet to any grounded structure and 12 feet above grade
for any energized conductor.
(2)
A minimum attachment height of 28 feet above ground for the incoming 115 KV
lines.
D.
115 KV Group-Operated Switch
One, three-phase group operated vertical break disconnect switch rated 115 KV, 550 KV
BIL, 600 amperes, 40,000 amperes momentary shall be furnished for the incoming
circuit. Switch shall be group operated, air break, triple pole, single throw, manually
operated, rotating insulator, three insulator, vertical break. The manual operating
mechanism, including pipe, and pipe guides, shall be of the rotating type, with position
indicator and provisions for padlocking either in the open or closed position. An 8-foot
fiberglass insulating section shall be provided for mounting in the operating pipe. A
ground plate or grill shall be furnished for the operator to stand on.
Terminal pads shall be provided and shall conform to the latest applicable standards of
ANSI, NEMA and IEEE. Copper or bronze terminal pads shall be tin plated. The base
for the switch shall be hot dipped galvanized structural steel and have welded mounting
flanges for mounting to the steel structure. Connectors shall be furnished on the hinge
end and jaw end to match incoming 333 Kcm ACSR or 477 KCM ACSR conductors and
conductors furnished herein.
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E.
Station Post Insulators
Station post insulators for the 115 KV structure shall be rated 550 KV BIL, standard
strength class, gray in color and shall be technical reference number 286.
III.
25.8 KV Switching Station Structure
A.
Structural Design
The station structure shall be of a low-profile, tower type with angular bracing as
required, and shall be arranged in general accordance with the attached arrangement
drawing.
The structure shall be of steel conforming to ASTM Specifications A-36 or later revision
thereof. Bolts shall conform to ASTM Specification A-394 or later revision thereof.
Steel members shall be hot dipped galvanized after fabrication in accordance with ASTM
Specification A-123-59 or later revision thereof. Structure shall be designed in
accordance with NEMA Standard Class "A" as outlined in NEMA Publication SG-61990 or later revision thereof, except where the standards conflict with the specific
requirements of these specifications. In particular, no fabrication of steel should be
undertaken until shop drawings have been approved.
The structure shall be designed to withstand the mechanical forces associated with short
circuit currents of 25,000 amperes symmetrical at 25.8 KV.
All equipment furnished is to be mounted on the structure and the structure shall be
designed and furnished to support all of the specified equipment with complete
mountings including mounting hardware.
B.
Busses and Line Terminals
The minimum current carrying capacity and size of the internal busses and bus
connections shall be as shown below, with a temperature rise not exceeding 30 degrees C
in accordance with NEMA standards.
Current Rating
25.8 KV Main Busses and Connections-Phases
Neutral Busses and Connections
25.8 KV Transfer Bus and Connections
25.8 KV Outgoing Circuits and Connections
Outgoing Circuit Neutral from Main Bus
Neutral to Cable Risers
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2000 Amperes
1200 Amperes
1200 Amperes
900 Amperes
500 MCM Copper
Schedule I
Connections between the circuit breakers and the disconnect switches shall be 500 MCM
bare copper conductors. Circuit breakers to be purchased under a separate schedule will
include the correct terminal connectors.
All bus connections shall be bolted type power connectors. The main and transfer bus
shall be supported at intervals with bus support insulators and bus support clamps. All
bus tubing shall be furnished with end caps on both ends and expansion connectors. Any
expansion connectors required to connect the busses shall be furnished.
Outgoing circuits will be installed underground and arranged as shown on the attached
drawings. The cable termination terminal will be an aluminum two-hole NEMA spade.
Connectors and conductors shall be furnished as required to connect the cable terminal to
the outgoing feeder bus. Mechanical connectors are not acceptable on aluminum stranded
conductors.
The cable termination will be supported by a mounting bracket designed to support one
terminator and one lightning arrester (Joslyn CD135-B or similar). Structure provisions
shall be made for mounting the terminator and arrester brackets. Terminators will be
furnished by others. The lightning arresters are to be furnished under this schedule.
C.
Clearances
A minimum height of 10 feet above grade shall be provided for any exposed part which is
energized at 25.8 KV.
D.
25.8 KV Group-Operated Main Switch
One, three-phase group operated vertical break disconnect switch rated 25.8 KV, 150 KV
BIL, 2000 amperes, 80,000 amperes momentary shall be furnished. Switch shall be group
operated, air break, triple pole, single throw, manually operated, rotating insulator, three
insulator, vertical break. The switch shall be equipped with quick-break arcing horns and
shall be suitable for bus sectionalizing and transformer disconnecting. Specifically, the
switch shall be capable of interrupting the secondary magnetizing current of one 30/40/50
MVA power transformer at 24,900 volts.
The manual operating mechanism, including pipe, operating pipe insulator, and pipe
guides, shall be of the rotating type, with position indicator and provision for padlocking
either in the open or closed position. Switch insulators shall be post type. A ground plate
or grill shall be furnished at each switch for the operator to stand on.
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Terminal pads shall be provided and shall conform to the latest applicable standards of
ANSI, NEMA and IEEE. Copper or bronze terminal pads shall be tin plated. The base
for the switch shall be hot dipped galvanized structural steel and have welded mounting
flanges for mounting to the steel structure. Connectors shall be furnished for the jaw end
and for the hinge end.
E.
25.8 KV Hookstick Disconnect Switches
Sixty feeder circuit breaker disconnect switches, single phase, rated 1200 amperes, 25.8
KV, 150 KV BIL, 61,000 amperes momentary, shall be furnished. Switches shall be
hookstick operated, with ninety-degree blade stops and provisions for latching in the
closed position. Switch insulators shall be post type. Bases for switches shall be hotdipped galvanized structural steel and shall have welded flanges for mounting to the steel
structure. Copper or bronze terminal pads shall be tin plated. Connectors shall be
furnished for the jaw end and the hinge end.
F.
25.8 KV Bus Transfer Switches
Five three-phase, group operated air break switches rated 25.8 KV 1200 amperes, 150 KV
BIL, 61,000 amperes momentary, shall be furnished. Switches will be arranged to bypass
the feeder circuit breakers to the transfer bus. Switches shall be three pole, group
operated, three insulator, single throw, manually operated, rotating insulator, vertical
break. The manual operating mechanism, including pipe, operating pipe insulator, and
pipe guides, shall be of the rotating type with provision for padlocking either in the open
or closed position. Switch insulators shall be post type. A ground plate or grill for the
operator to stand on shall be furnished.
Terminal pads shall be provided and shall conform to the latest applicable standards of
ANSI, NEMA, and IEEE. Copper or bronze terminal pads shall be tin plated. Bases for
switches shall be hot-dipped galvanized structural steel and have welded flanges for
mounting to the steel structure. Connectors shall be furnished for the jaw end and the
hinge end.
G.
25.8 Main Hookstick Disconnect Switches
Six main disconnect switches, single phase, rated 2000 amperes, 25.8 KV, 150 KV BIL,
80,000 amperes momentary, shall be furnished. Switches shall be hookstick operated,
with ninety-degree blade stops and provisions for latching in the closed position. Switch
insulators shall be post type. Bases for switches shall be hot-dipped galvanized structural
steel and shall have welded flanges for mounting to the steel structure. Copper or bronze
terminal pads shall be tin plated. Connectors shall be furnished for the jaw end and the
hinge end.
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H.
Regulator Bypass Disconnect Switches
Fifteen regulator bypass disconnect switches, single phase, rated 1200 amperes, 25.8 KV,
150 KV BIL, 61,000 amperes momentary, shall be furnished. Switches shall be of threeblade design, hookstick operated, with ninety-degree blade stops and provisions for
latching in the closed position. All three hookstick blades on each bypass switch must
travel in the vertical plane during operation. Switch insulators shall be post type. Bases
for switches shall be hot-dipped galvanized structural steel and shall have welded flanges
for mounting to the steel structure. Copper or bronze terminal pads shall be tin plated.
Connectors shall be furnished for the jaw end and the hinge ends.
I.
Lightning Arresters
Fifteen riser pole, metal oxide surge arresters, direct connected, rated 21 KV for use on
24.9/14.4 KV multi-grounded systems shall be furnished for the outgoing circuits.
Maximum discharge voltage for a 10 KA impulse current wave which has a voltage wave
cresting in 8 micro-seconds, shall be 56 KV. Arrester design shall have passed
ANSI/IEEE C62.11-1987 with no loss of protective capability. Arresters shall be
furnished with metal tops for outdoor use and clamping brackets for upright mounting
and with ground lead disconnector in the event of arrester failure. Standard line and
ground terminals shall be furnished along with hardware to mount the arresters to the
steel structure and provide a minimum of fifteen (15) inches of clearance from the
structure. Provisions shall be made for removal of the lightning arresters from service by
means of a hot line clamp and stirrup.
J.
Station Service Transformer
One station service transformer rated 25 KVA, 14.4/24.9 Y - 120/240 volt, single-phase,
60 Hertz, oil filled, self cooled, conventional overhead distribution type transformer shall
be furnished. Transformer shall have two high voltage bushings and three low voltage
tank wall bushings with clamp type terminals and a clamp type grounding terminal.
Transformer shall have four 2½% taps, two above and two below rated high voltage and
shall have an average winding rise not exceeding 65 degree Centigrade. The transformer
shall have one set of mounting brackets centered beneath the high voltage bushings with
provisions for mounting to structure, and the transformers shall be stenciled in contrasting
colors on two sides with the KVA rating in 2½” high figures. One stencil shall be located
diametrically opposite the other. Transformer shall be located as shown on the attached
drawings and shall be connected to the switching station main bus through a power fuse
and backup current limiting fuse combination.
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Power Fuses and Backup Current Limiting Fuses
Four S&C SMD-20 power fuses, station vertical offset style, shall be furnished complete
with mountings and fuse units. All fuses shall be rated 25.8 KV nominal, 27.0 KV max,
150 KV BIL for use on a 24.9/14.4 KV multi-grounded system. Three fuses shall be
provided to protect potential transformers, and one fuse shall be provided to protect the
station service transformer, and three additional fuses shall protect the PLC signal
injection transformers. Fuse units shall be rated 3K for the potential transformers and 5E
for the station service and signal injection transformers. All transformers will be
connected phase to neutral. Two spare fuse units shall be furnished for each fuse along
with the proper connectors. Fuses shall have eyebolt connectors.
Four backup current limiting fuses shall be furnished rated 15.5 KV, 17.0 KV maximum,
12K amps, and maximum 16,000 I2T. Fuses shall include one stud terminal and one
eyebolt terminal for connection between the above power fuses and oil-filled
transformers.
L.
Station Service Panel
One outdoor circuit breaker load center shall be furnished for control and distribution of
the switching station service power. The load center shall be rated single phase, threewire, 120/240 volts AC, 200 Amperes, 10,000 amperes symmetrical short circuit rating.
The load centers shall be furnished with one 200 A. main breaker, forty-two single-pole
1" breaker positions, an equipment grounding bar, in a NEMA 3R enclosure with
provisions for grounding, and a circuit directory.
One outdoor manual transfer switch shall be furnished to switch AC load between normal
station service and an alternate source (mobile generator). Switch shall be rated 120/240
volts AC, 200 Amperes, load make/break rated, and shall have lugs capable of accepting
4/0 copper or aluminum cable from alternate source.
The load center shall be furnished with two (2) two-pole 60 ampere breaker, fifteen (15)
two-pole 20 ampere breakers and eight (8) single-pole 20 ampere breakers and shall be
provided with a conduit hub for a 2" riser. Conduit riser shall be furnished with
weatherhead and mounting straps to reach to the secondary terminals of the station
service transformer.
Switching station service panel shall be provided with provisions for mounting on the
steel structure.
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Potential Transformers
Three potential transformers, 25 KV class, shall be furnished and shall be rated 150 KV
BIL, 14,400/24,900Y volts primary and 120 volts secondary with a ratio of 120:1 and a
thermal rating of 1.5 KVA. Transformers shall be outdoor type encapsulated in an
insulating compound with two high-voltage line terminals designed for line-to-line
connection on a circuit where line-to-line voltage is essentially the same as rated primary
voltage of the transformer. Transformers shall also be designed for line-to-ground or
line-to-neutral connection on the circuit where line-to-neutral voltage is essentially the
same as the rated primary of the transformers. Each transformer shall have an ANSI
accuracy classification of 0.3 with burdens W, X, M and Y at rated primary voltage.
Primary terminals shall be clamp type and shall be copper or cast bronze. The complete
terminal shall be tin-electroplated and suitable for use with either copper or aluminum
conductors.
Secondary terminals shall be screw-type construction with binding heads for making
connections to spade-type terminals or bare conductors. The secondary terminals shall be
enclosed in a conduit box secured to the base of each transformer. The terminal box shall
have 1" NPT threaded conduit openings at each end. A secondary grounding terminal
shall also be provided. Each transformer shall have a stainless steel nameplate and shall
be inscribed with the information prescribed by the ANSI Standards. The polarity
markings shall be permanently molded into each transformer housing and painted white.
Transformers shall be tested in accordance with the ANSI Standards and certified copies
provided to the Owner of the test report for corona inception and extinguishing levels and
shall be classified as “corona free” at operating voltage.
Base assembly shall be either fabricated steel, cadmium-tin plated or cast aluminum. All
exposed metallic surfaces shall have two coats of baked enamel. The base framework
shall support the core and windings shall contain a grounding pad and provisions for
mounting the detachable secondary terminal box. The clamp-type ground connector shall
be suitable for No. 2 to 1/0 AWG copper grounding cable.
N.
Accessories
One set of station accessories shall be furnished, including the following:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Two switch sticks
Two outdoor switch stick housings, non-metallic type, with provisions for
mounting on 2-3/8" fence posts.
Nine "Danger-High Voltage" signs - Uticom Cat. #U1014D-RHES-SC
Two “Notice - No Trespassing” signs - Uticom Cat. #U1014N-PPNT-U2200
Seventeen “Warning Hazardous Voltage Inside KEEP OUT” signs - Uticom Cat.
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7.
Two “Danger” battery signs Uticom Cat. #U7010D-S2-U2200R
One three-pole disconnect type test switch in a NEMA 3R enclosure with four
1½” concentric knockouts in the bottom. Test switch shall be Superior Cat. No.
732-F or equal. Enclosure shall have provision for mounting on the steel structure
in the potential transformer secondary riser.
O.
Grounding
1.
General
Material shall be furnished for a suitable grounding system as shown on the attached
drawings, which will provide protection in the event of a ground fault. Steel columns,
trusses, circuit breakers, circuit switcher, transformer, lightning protection devices,
metering equipment, instrument transformers, enclosures, panels, switches, switch
handles, grounding mats, fencing (including gates) and any other necessary equipment
shall be grounded.
2.
Ground Rods
Ground rods shall be 16'-0" long and consist of two 3/4" x 8'-0" copperweld sectional
rods. Ground rods shall be furnished with hardware for installation and connection of the
sections of rod. Ground rods shall be installed as shown on the grounding diagram.
3.
Ground Conductor
Grounding conductor shall be single conductor 1/0 AWG or 4/0 AWG bare stranded
copper as indicated on the attached grounding plan. A completely buried stranded copper
grounding system shall be located not less than 3'-6" outside the column center lines and
3'-0" outside the substation fence. The substation fence will be as shown on the attached
drawings.
Each column, corner post, gate and gate post, switch grounding plate piece of equipment,
and every fourth line post shall be connected to the grounding system as shown on the
grounding diagram.
The grounding conductor shall run up each column and along each truss as required.
4.
Switch Grounding Plate
A 3' x 4' switch grounding plate must be furnished for each gang-operated switch
location. The grounding conductor shall be connected to the switch grounding plate in at
least two locations. The mat must be in such a location that for the switch to be operated
the operator must stand on the mat. The gang operated switch handle must also be
grounded.
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Connectors
Every below grade grounding connector shall be of the copper swage (circumfrencial
compression) type and shall have the same current carrying capability as the grounding
conductor without melting. All intersections of grounding conductors shall be bonded
together with swage type connectors.
Clamp type connectors shall be provided at each column base and along each column and
truss at approximately four foot intervals. The connectors shall be of a size that will
accept 1/0 AWG copper ground cable.
Clamp type spade connectors shall be furnished for grounding all equipment including
transformer, circuit switcher, circuit breakers, voltage regulators, equipment house, etc.
6.
Wall and Gate Grounding
Substation security and screening will be accomplished with use of a block wall ranging
in height from twelve to fourteen feet above grade. Wall grounding shall consist of a 1/0
SD copper run from outer grounding loop, vertically up through void in block, and
vertically down block wall face before connecting to inner grounding loop. Such run
through wall will occur approximately every 30 feet.
Substation will also include two rolling 18'-0" gates for access. Gates shall be eight feet
tall and coated with PVC. A one hole grounding tab shall be affixed to gate frames and
posts by others. Connections for attaching 1/0 SD copper to each gate shall be provided.
An iGus track shall also be furnished for ground wire travel during gate operation.
P.
Warranty
The structure package including all accessories and equipment shall be warranteed to the
purchaser for a period of five years from the date the last piece of equipment arrives at the
destination from the factory. During the first year the warranty shall cover any freight by
common carrier in full and shall cover the cost of removal from the site and reinstallation
after repairs limited to 10% of the original selling price. Cost of removing structures or
associated equipment will be paid by the Purchaser.
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Standards
Terminology
Service Conditions
Transformer Rating
Core and Coil Construction
Tank Construction
Impedance
Bushings and Connections
Internal Connections
Core Ground
Tap Changer - De-energized
Cooling Type
Oil Preservation System
Radiators
Manhole
Ground Pads
Thermal Relays and Fans
Electronic Transformer Monitor
Transformer Accessories
Nameplate
Bushing Current Transformers
Surge Arresters
Finish
Shipment & Assembly
Test and Performance Data
Placing in Service
Warranty
Drawings
Transformer Questionnaire
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SPECIFICATIONS
FOR
POWER TRANSFORMER
A. SCOPE
The intent of this specification is to provide for furnishing a power transformer as
hereinafter described. The transformer shall be built in accordance with all applicable ANSI,
IEEE and NEMA Standards. In the event of conflict between the specification, manufacturer’s
proposal and industry standards, the following order of procedure shall be observed.
B. STANDARDS
The transformer and associated equipment shall be built in accordance with all applicable
ANSI, IEEE and NEMA Standards. In the event of conflict between the specification,
manufacturer's proposal and industry standards, the following order of procedure shall be
observed.
1. Customer Specification for Power Transformer
2. Manufacturer's Proposal
3. Industry Standard
Standards referenced shall include the latest editions of:
ANSI C57.12.00 General Requirements
ANSI C57.12.10 Requirements for 750 through 60,000 KVA
ANSI C57.12.90a Short Circuit Test Code
ANSI C37.04 and C37.06 Standards for AC High-Voltage Circuit Breakers
The manufacturer of the transformer shall be one of the following: ABB, General
Electric, Howard, Delta-Star, Inc., Waukesha Electric, or Siemens.
C. TERMINOLOGY
Standard terminology given in ANSI/IEEE C 57.12 shall apply to this specification and
this specification is arranged to be complementary to and to be used in conjunction with the
Latest Edition of ANSI/IEEE C57.12.90.
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D. SERVICE CONDITIONS
Transformer shall be suitable for operation at rated KVA based on an ambient
temperature not exceeding 40 degrees C and an average temperature of cooling air for any 24
hour period not exceeding 30 degrees C. The transformer together with all apparatus and
appurtenances shall be suitable for outdoor installation.
E. TRANSFORMER RATING
The transformer shall be three phase, oil insulated. Transformer shall be rated 108,00024,940Y/14,400 volts, 60 hertz, with four full capacity high-voltage taps at 105,750; 103,500;
101,250; and 99,000 volts. Transformer shall have two stages of cooling and shall be rated
30,000/40,000/50,000 KVA ONAN/ONAF/ONAF with an average winding temperature rise not
exceeding 55 degrees Centigrade over ambient temperature and a rating of 33,600/44,800/56,000
ONAN/ONAF/ONAF with an average winding temperature rise not exceeding 65 degrees
centigrade over ambient temperature.
Transformer shall be suitable for parallel operation with a similarly designed transformer.
Transformer high voltage winding shall be delta connected, 550 KV BIL, and low voltage
winding shall be wye connected, 150 KV BIL.
F. CORE AND COIL CONSTRUCTION
All transformer windings shall be copper, shall be circular in design and shall be placed
on stepped cruciform cores. Core and coil assemblies shall be adequately braced to withstand
short circuit forces.
The following data shall be submitted with manufacturer's proposal as verification of
short circuit testing experience.
1. Certified test data showing transformers that have been tested with a core and coil
identical in design and construction to the one being bid, and identical or similar with
respect to KVA capacity, KV ratings, BIL, impedance, and voltage taps. A
description of the test code under which the transformers were tested for short-circuit
strength shall be provided by the Bidder.
2. A history of successful test experience with transformers of identical or similar
ratings, design and construction. The bidder shall list only transformers with core and
coils which are essentially identical in design, construction and manufacture to the
transformer covered by this specification and shall be so stated on all listings.
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3. “A certified performance test report shall be required on all transformers prior to the
shipment of each unit. As a component part of this test report, proof of short-circuit
strength considerations shall be offered by short-circuit calculations. These shortcircuit calculations shall include, but in no way be limited to, values for:
Short-circuit Amps
Replusion force in pounds
Vertical force in pounds and the safety factor of the design for:
Hoop strength of the outer winding
Buckling strength of the inner winding
Core clamp strength
Vertical bar strength
Clamping ring strength
Jack screw strength
The following statement shall be made a part of these calculations: “This transformer has
been designed such that if short-circuit tested in accordance with ANSI C57.12.90-1987, Part 1,
Section 12, the leakage impedance measured on a per phase basis after the test series shall not be
expected to differ from that measured before the test series by more than 2% of its former value.”
G.
TANK CONSTRUCTION
The transformer tank construction shall conform to ANSI standard requirements
C57.12.10. Tank shall be designed to withstand full vacuum. Tank base shall have raised base
design and shall be suitable for skidding or rolling in either direction and designed so that the
transformer center of gravity will not fall outside the base support members for a tilt of 15E or
less, with or without oil in the transformer. The jacking bosses shall also have holes to provide
for attaching clevises so that the transformer may be skidded or rolled in either direction.
All external welds on tank, bosses, covers, cabinets, brackets, etc., shall be continuous
welds.
The tank cover height must be at least 8 feet above the transformer base. The tank shall
be designed so that the shipping height does not exceed 14 feet. A split tank is not acceptable.
The shipping width should not exceed 8 feet. When the supplier’s standard design does not
satisfy these shipping dimensions and this special requirement would result in price adder, the
supplier shall submit two proposals. The standard design would then be elevated on the basis of
the additional cost of handling and could possible be accepted.
H. IMPEDANCE
Transformer shall be furnished with not less than 9.0 percent impedance at rated voltage
and rated self-cooled KVA.
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I. BUSHINGS & CONNECTIONS
All bushings shall have a current carrying capacity equal to 120 percent or greater of the
maximum transformer current rating. Bushings having a current rating below 1200 amperes
shall be removable without access to the interior of the transformer tank. All bushings shall be
ANSI - 70 Grey.
All bushings shall meet all requirements of ANSI C76.1 and C76.2 for bushings for
outdoor transformers.
Transformer shall have three high-voltage bushings located on the transformer cover in
ANSI Segment 3 and shall have a basic impulse level of 550 KV.
Transformer shall have three solid porcelain low voltage line and one solid porcelain
neutral bushings located on the transformer cover in ANSI Segment 1.
Low voltage line and neutral bushings shall be provided with 17 inches minimum
creepage distance. Low voltage line and neutral bushings basic impulse level shall be 200 KV
minimum. All low voltage line and neutral bushings shall be identical in design and current
carrying capacity.
One spare high voltage bushing and one spare low voltage bushing shall be provided as
part of this proposal to cover all transformers of identical design provided under this proposal.
J. INTERNAL CONNECTIONS
When terminal boards are required, they are to be designed so that the copper straps used
for changing connections will be retained by one stud and connections can be changed without
completely removing the nut from any stud. High side bushing design shall be draw lead. All
internal connections to the low voltage bushings are to be designed so that these bushings can be
removed or installed without the complete removal of any nuts or bolts from either the bushings
or the connection. Any other connection method must be approved by the customer. Bushing
bottom leads shall be limited to an 80" C rise over ambient air at the top transformer rated
current. There shall be no soldered joints or terminals in the transformer. All internal lead
connections shall be brazed, welded, or compression type. If compression type is used, then the
method employed must be approved by the purchaser.
K. CORE GROUND
The core ground shall be located on or near the tank top so as to be accessible from the
manhole without the removal of oil for the purpose of testing the dielectric strength of the
insulation between the main transformer core steel and the grounded tank or end frame
assemblies. The core ground disconnection shall be accomplished without removal of any nuts
or bolts. The core insulation shall be capable of withstand a 1000 volt megger test for 2 minutes
with a minimum reading of 200 MÙ at 20" C.
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L. TAP CHANGER - DE-ENERGIZED
Transformer shall be furnished with an externally operated three phase stored energy
positive action no-load tap changer mechanism. The tap changer shall include a nameplate
which provides visual indication of the tap position and provisions for padlocking in all tap
positions. The internal portion of this tap changer shall be located so as to be accessible for
inspection and repair. Location on the top of core and coil is preferred.
The mechanical arrangement shall conform to ANSI standard requirement C57.12.10,
Section 5.1.1. Taps shall be provided as previously specified.
M. COOLING TYPE
Transformer shall be designed for continuous self-cooling. Transformer shall also have
two stages of supplemental cooling with fans installed. Fans shall be automatically controlled.
A selector switch shall be provided to allow selection of OFF-MANUAL-AUTOMATIC
operation. The control for automatic operation shall be from the winding hot-spot temperature
relays.
Average winding temperature rise over ambient as measured by resistance shall not
exceed 55 degrees C, and the hottest-spot rise shall not exceed 65 degrees C for the 55 degrees C
ratings. Average winding temperature rise over ambient as measured by resistance shall not
exceed 65 degrees C, and the hottest-spot rise shall not exceed 80 degrees C for the 65 degrees C
ratings. No oil pumps are permitted to achieve the specified cooling.
N. OIL PRESERVATION SYSTEM
Positive pressure nitrogen gas system shall be furnished for the oil preservation system.
System furnished shall be fully automatic and shall at a minimum contain the following:
1. Shut-off valves and required piping.
2. Low pressure gage with alarm contacts. Contacts shall be wired to customer terminal
board.
3. By pass valve.
4. Low pressure regulator with pressure bleeder device.
5. Oil sump and drain plug.
6. Alarm contact terminal board.
7. Sampling and blowout valve with fitting for hose connection.
8. High-pressure gage for nitrogen cylinder with alarm contacts. Alarm contacts shall be
wired to customer terminal board.
9. High-pressure shut-off valve and piping.
10. High-pressure regulator with adjusting screw.
11. Nitrogen cylinder.
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12. Weatherproof cabinet mounted on transformer to house gas control system and
Nitrogen cylinder. Cabinet shall have screened breathers as necessary.
13. Stainless steel instruction plate mounted on inside of cabinet door.
O. RADIATORS
Transformer shall be furnished with removable cooling units. Removable cooling units
shall be supplied with a shut-off valve at each radiator-to-tank connection for isolating individual
radiators. A drain connection and a filling connection shall be furnished on each radiator. All
groups of individual radiators shall be interbraced at the top and bottom and shall be furnished
with lifting lugs top and bottom.
P. MANHOLE
One or more manholes shall be provided in the cover. If the manholes are round, the
minimum diameter shall be 20 inches. If oval or rectangular, the minimum dimensions shall be
18 inches by 20 inches. The manhole cover shall be installed on 1" minimum bosses or collars
with a recessed groove to retain the gasket.
Q. GROUND PADS
Ground pads shall be provided per ANSI Standards. One pad shall be located in the
extreme left of Segment 1 and one diagonally opposite in Segment 3 for attachment to
customer’s ground system. Pads shall not interfere with jacking facilities. In addition, a ground
pad shall be provided near the X0 bushing. Copper or stainless steel pads are acceptable.
R. THERMAL RELAYS AND FANS
Transformer shall be furnished with hot-spot winding temperature indicators and relays in
each phase. Transformer shall have a dial indicator to show the winding hot spot temperatures.
The dial indicator shall have a drag hand and external reset dial. It shall not be possible for
operator to trip a thermal relay without opening the dial case. The temperature indicators shall
have adjustable snap action switches for fan control and separate dry contacts for remote status
indication. Fan control contacts shall be wired to the fans and remote status contacts shall be
wired to a user terminal board and labeled.
The automatically controlled fans shall be totally enclosed in an OSHA approved safety
screen and shall be weatherproof. The fans shall be attached to the radiators with special
brackets providing a rigid assembly, maximum air flow and minimum noise.
The fans shall each be rated 230 volts, single-phase, 60 hertz with automatic reset thermal
protectors and permanently lubricated sealed bearings. Motor bearings shall be designed for
continuous as well as intermittent duty.
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Overload protection shall be supplied for each individual motor unless the motors are
capable of withstanding full-stalled rotor current continuously without damage.
Each fan shall have a plugable disconnecting device that will allow removal of one fan
without de-energizing the entire bank of fans. The fan leads shall be weatherproof or totally
enclosed in a weatherproof flexible conduit. All fan control and power connections shall be
terminated in a weatherproof control cabinet on terminal blocks and shall be labeled.
All fan blades shall be of aluminum alloy, stainless steel or other corrosion-resistant
metal and shall be designed to keep fan noise to a minimum. The fan unit, including motor and
fan blades, shall be dynamically balanced and free of vibration.
S. ELECTRONIC TRANSFORMER MONITOR
Transformer shall be furnished with a Schweitzer SEL-2414 Transformer Monitor to be
configured with peripheral accessories and programmed to serve as an Electronic Transformer
Monitor (ETM) for liquid filled transformers. The IED shall be microprocessor technology with
advanced digital signal processing and capable of monitoring a minimum of eight analog inputs,
eight digital inputs, eight digital outputs, ten RTD inputs, one RS-232 with DB-9 connector,
multimode fiber-optic, and full duplex fiber optic serial port.
The ETM shall be mounted in the transformer control cabinet and shall be panel mounted
with surge protection. The monitoring system shall consists of liquid temperature (top oil),
winding temperatures (high voltage and low voltage), ambient temperature, tank pressure, liquid
level, gas accumulation, and fan control and monitoring.
The ETM shall be furnished complete with input modules, transducers, CT’s,
potentiometers, RTD’s, and relays required. Monitor shall be completely assembled and wired
ready for use. Customer connections shall be wired to a customer terminal block.
The ETM shall be configured and programmed to provide the following functions:
Ambient Temperature
Top Oil Temperature
Winding Temperature
Fan Bank Switching
Cooling Bank Exerciser
Back Lit LCD Display
Oil Level
Fault Pressure Relief
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The ETM shall be furnished with the following communication protocol package:
Schweitzer Communications
DNP v3.00 Protocol [Level 1; Slave] (RS485)
The power supply shall be 48 volts DC.
T. TRANSFORMER ACCESSORIES
All control cabinets shall be weather tight (NEMA 4) and shall be complete with full
width hinged doors. Doors shall be provided with guides to hold doors open and provisions for
padlocking. Control cabinets shall be furnished with 120 volt AC compartmental strip heaters
with protective guards. Surface temperature of protective guards shall not exceed a maximum
temperature of 50 degrees Celsius.
Control cabinets shall be furnished with a duplex receptacle with ground-fault circuit
interrupter and 120V AC incandescent light. The light circuit shall be controlled by a manual
switch inside the control cabinet, and the light bulb shall be enclosed in a protective guard to
prevent breakage.
The control cabinet shall be grounded to the transformer tank ground pad with a
minimum of 250 MCM copper conductor, and shall be furnished with a 12 inch by 18 inch
removable plate for entrance of Purchaser's conduits. All customer terminal boards and
connections shall be located in one compartment.
The transformer shall be provided with suitable terminal blocks at a common location to
accommodate the leads from all alarm contacts, thermometer contacts, primary and secondary
breaker status contacts, current transformers, cooling equipment, sudden pressure relay and all
other wiring for external connection. Terminal blocks shall be marked and this marking shall
appear on all interconnect, wiring and elementary diagrams. Miniature type terminal blocks are
not acceptable.
The wiring to auxiliary equipment external to the control cabinets shall be carried in
weatherproof rigid steel conduits. Wire and cable shall not exceed 40 percent fill of the inside
cross-sectional area of the conduit. Conduit fittings shall be threaded and raintight and shall be
provided with screened drainage holes to prevent condensation from collecting or running into
control cabinets.
The following accessories shall be furnished with location in accordance with ANSI
Standards. Dial-type gages and valves shall be grouped together on the side of the transformer
for easy accessibility and maintenance. All gages over 96" from the base shall have their faces
tilted down at an angle of 30 degrees from the vertical. Wells for thermometer bulbs and liquidlevel gage floats shall be outside the main tank so as not to require removal for untanking, or tank
drainage for gage maintenance.
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Magnetic liquid-level gage with alarm contacts and remote push-button reset.
Dial-type oil thermometer with alarm contacts.
Pressure-vacuum gage with alarm contacts.
Pressure-vacuum bleeder.
Globe-type combination drain and lower filter valve (2" screw end) with sampling device
(3/8"). The drain valve and the oil- sampling valve will be located so as to allow
draining or sampling from the bottom surface of the tank.
Globe-type upper filter valve, 1" screw end.
Lifting eyes for cover only.
Facilities for lifting core and coil assembly from tank.
Lifting lugs for lifting complete transformer.
Base designed for rolling, provision for pulling in directions of center lines of segments.
Jacking facilities at four corners of the base.
Two ground pads with tapped holes for tank grounding.
One ground pad with tapped holes near the X0 bushing.
One or more handholes or manholes in the cover (minimum diameter 18").
Cover-mounted mechanical pressure relief device with automatic resealing-resetting
operation and mechanical signal for indication of device operation with alarm
contacts.
Diagrammatic nameplate.
All gaskets shall be of reusable rubber with means provided for controlled compression.
Sudden or fault pressure relay with alarm and trip circuitry.
Winding temperature unit in each phase with fan and remote alarm contacts.
Raised base design with provisions for rolling, skidding, or pulling in directions parallel
to either center line.
All alarm and trip circuitry contacts shall be wired from each device to customer
accessible terminal boards in the control cabinet and shall be clearly marked and labeled.
U. NAMEPLATE
A stainless steel nameplate shall be provided and shall be mounted on the transformer.
The nameplate shall be in accordance with and include all information specified in the latest
ANSI Standards including tested impedance values. The nameplate shall show connections, tap
voltages, all current transformer ratios, transformer weight, oil capacity, tap ratios for multi-ratio
current transformers, KVA ratings at both 55 degrees Celsius and 65 degrees Celsius temperature
rises, and material composition of the transformer windings and tap lead material.
V. BUSHING CURRENT TRANSFORMERS
Transformer shall be furnished with multi-ratio, five lead bushing current transformers
mounted in both the high and low voltage bushing wells for relaying. Two sets of current
transformers are required for each phase bushing on the low side and two sets for each phase
bushing on the high side. All current transformers shall have a thermal overload rating factor of
2.0.
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The transformer shall include two 600:5 ampere multi-ratio relay accuracy current
transformers on each primary phase bushing, which will supply current for overcurrent relays and
transformer differential relays.
The transformer shall include one 2000:5 ampere multi-ratio metering accuracy current
transformer on each secondary phase bushing which will supply current for metering and for bus
differential relays.
The transformer shall include one 2000:5 ampere multi-ratio relay accuracy current
transformer on each secondary phase bushing which will supply current for transformer
differential relays.
The transformer shall include one 600:5 ampere multi-ratio relaying accuracy current
transformer on the secondary neutral bushing which will supply current for overcurrent relays.
All current transformer connections, relay and control wiring connections shall be
connected to terminal boards enclosed in the control cabinet. Current transformer terminal
blocks shall have provisions for short-circuiting and ground the secondary leads.
W. SURGE ARRESTERS
The transformer shall be furnished with three high-voltage and three low-voltage surge
arresters. Arresters shall be in accordance with the current ANSI Standard C62.1 and shall be
mounted on the transformer. High voltage lightning arresters shall be station class, MOV Type,
of gapless construction and shall be rated 96 KV. Low voltage lightning arresters shall be station
class MOV Type, of gapless construction and shall be rated 21 KV. Arresters shall have
porcelain housings and shall be ANSI #70 in color.
X. FINISH
The transformer tank, radiators and all accessories shall be cleaned and a rust inhibiting
primer coat applied to the unit to seal against corrosion. After the primer coat, two enamel finish
coats of ANSI #70 Gray shall be applied. The interior finish on the tank and attached
compartments shall be primed with white epoxy paint. All external painted surfaces shall have a
minimum of 2 mils primer and 3 mils for paint. The top cover of the transformer shall have nonskid surface. Alternate proposals for galvanized radiators will be considered.
Y. SHIPMENT & ASSEMBLY
The successful bidder shall furnish the transformer F.O.B. to the Purchaser's job site at
1462 Blackmon Street, Rock Hill, South Carolina 29730. Shipment shall be by truck and the
successful bidder shall notify the Purchaser six weeks prior to shipment and 72 hours prior to
arrival. The successful bidder's proposal shall include provisions for unloading and placing the
transformer on an existing pad.
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Manufacturer shall be responsible for obtaining necessary permits, providing and
verifying routing and making all the necessary arrangements for transporting the transformer to
Purchaser's destination.
The transformer shall be shipped assembled and filled with oil, if transportation permits.
If field attachment is required by shipping limitations, the manufacturer shall provide any
required field assembly of the transformer.
When oil is shipped separate from the transformer, truck shipment is required. The
responsibility for proper scheduling lies with the supplier, not the customer. The customer’s
representative shall be notified of the shipment and will have final approval of the schedule.
Oil shipped in the transformer or shipped separate from the transformer must be certified,
by the transformer supplier, as having a PCB content of less than 2 ppm on a dry weight basis
when tested in accordance with an EPA approved method. Bulk oil chemistry test results shall
be provided.
Z. TEST AND PERFORMANCE DATA
The following standard tests shall be made in accordance with the latest revision of ANSI
General Requirements C57.12.00 and ANSI Test Code C57.12.90:
1) Power factor and capacitance test for all bushings and for high voltage to ground, low
voltage to ground, and high voltage to low voltage.
2) Resistance measurements of all windings on the rated voltage connection of each unit
and at the tap extremes of one unit.
3) Ratio tests on the rated high voltage connection and on all tap positions.
4) Polarity and phase rotation test on the rated voltage connection.
5) Excitation loss at rated voltage on the rated voltage connection.
6) Excitation current at rated voltage on the rated voltage connection.
7) Impedance and load loss at rated current on the rated voltage connection.
8) Temperature test shall be made on the unit unless test data on very similar unit is
available.
9) Applied potential test.
10) Induced potential test.
11) Tank pressure test.
Measurement accuracy of no load and load losses shall be in compliance with National
Bureau of Standards Technical Note 1204.
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In addition to these standard tests, the following optional test shall be performed in
accordance with ANSI and NEMA Standards.
1) Impulse Test
2) Audible Sound Test
3) Corona Test
All test results shall conform to ANSI, IEEE and NEMA Standards. Guaranteed
performance data must be attached to the proposal and the Bidder's price shall include furnishing
actual test data on the transformer using standard test in accordance with the latest revision of
ANSI Standard C57.12.90.
Transformer losses will be evaluated as follows:
AUXL
TNLL
TLL
PP
Evaluated Cost
=
=
=
=
=
Transformer Auxiliary Loss in KW
Transformer No-Load Losses in KW
Transformer Load Loss in KW
Purchase Price
PP + $4,300 (TNLL) + $2,300 (TLL) + $500 (AUXL)
Five copies of the certified test reports shall be furnished to the Purchaser's Engineer prior
to shipment of the transformer. The customer reserves the right to have a representative witness
the tests.
AA. PLACING IN SERVICE
The manufacturer shall include in the proposal provisions for a qualified service engineer
to check the installation prior to placing the transformer in service and to perform any field tests
required for operation and validation of warranty
BB. WARRANTY
The transformer including all accessories and painted finishes shall be warranteed to the
purchaser for a period of five years from the date the transformer arrives at the destination from
the factory. During the first year the warranty shall cover any freight by common carrier in full
and shall cover the cost of removal from the site and reinstallation after repairs limited to 10% of
the original selling price. Cost of removing structures or associated equipment will be paid by
the Purchaser.
CC. DRAWINGS
Upon acceptance and execution of a contract, the successful Bidder shall, within six
weeks, furnish for approval two (2) sets of drawings and instructions covering the physical size,
weight, arrangement, dimensions, electrical characteristics, wiring diagrams and other pertinent
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data for the transformer. Approval drawings shall identify all components or accessories which
will be shipped separately or disassembled due to shipping restrictions. The Bidder shall also
supply four (4) prints of the finally approved issue of each drawing for use in the field and for the
Purchaser's records. The Bidder shall also supply four (4) sets of written instructions and
renewal parts lists, suitably illustrated, covering the operation and maintenance of the
transformers furnished and one AutoCAD DWG or DXF file for all drawings furnished for
approval and finally approved drawings.
DD. TRANSFORMER QUESTIONNAIRE
The transformer questionnaire must be completed for each transformer and each blank
must be filled in. Indicate N/A for items not applicable to the proposal.
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SCHEDULE III
SPECIFICATIONS
FOR
115 KV CIRCUIT SWITCHER
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Paragraph
Number
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
J.
K.
L.
M.
Title
General
Rating
Operating Conditions
Features
Mounting
Tests
Interrupters
Housing and Control
Accessories
Warranty
Drawings
Placing in Service
Shipment and Assembly
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A.
General
These specifications cover one circuit switcher and associated devices as specified. The
circuit switcher will provide primary service to the power transformer and will provide
the following protective functions:
1) Primary overcurrent protection, three-phase.
2) Transformer differential protection.
3) Secondary overcurrent protection, three-phase and neutral.
Approved Manufacturer - S&C
B.
Rating
The circuit switching device shall be rated 115 KV, 550 KV BIL, 1200 amps continuous,
25,000 amps interrupting, three phase. The device will be used for primary service to the
substation power transformer.
C.
Operating Conditions
The circuit-switcher shall perform as intended at temperatures from -40 degrees C
through +40 degrees C at wind loadings through 80 miles per hour, and at altitudes
through 10,000 feet.
D.
Features
The switching device shall include one, three phase, vertically mounted interrupting
device, sulfur hexafluoride (SF 6) insulated, porcelain enclosed, single-gap puffer type
interrupters with spring operating mechanism. The operating mechanism shall be
arranged for quick opening and closing (less than 10 cycles for each operation), with an
opening spring charged by the operation of a closing spring. Spring charging devices
shall be rated for 48 volt DC operation.
The switching device shall also include three, single-pole, hookstick operated disconnects
arranged for manual bypass of the interrupter to permit operational checks of relaying and
of the switching device without interrupting service.
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E.
Mounting
The switching device shall be provided with a free-standing pedestal mounting for
support of the interrupter, disconnect switch, and operating mechanism housing. Pedestal
shall be suitable for mounting on one or more concrete foundations, and shall be
constructed of 12 inch square steel-tube construction, galvanized internally and externally
and twelve (12) feet in height. Galvanized steel anchor bolts shall be furnished by the
circuit-switcher manufacturer.
The circuit-switcher, when installed on its mounting pedestals using the circuit-switcher
manufacturer's recommended anchor bolts, shall be capable of withstanding seismic
loading of 0.2g ground acceleration in any direction, as well as withstanding wind
loadings specified in Paragraph C, and of performing as intended during such loadings
and afterward.
F.
Tests
The following production tests shall be performed on each circuit-switcher before
shipment:
(a)
Leak test: Each interrupter shall be subjected to a test to verify an overall leak
rate of less than .015 ounce/year.
(b)
Dielectric test: The completely assembled and wired operator control circuit shall
be given a dielectric test at 1500 volts ac for one second.
(c)
Operating speed test: Each circuit-switcher shall be completely assembled and
checked for proper opening and closing speed and simultaneity.
(d)
Mechanical operations test: Each circuit-switcher shall be closed and opened at
least 50 times at high speed by means of its associated operator to verify proper
performance of the complete assembly.
(e)
Final leak test: Upon completion of the mechanical operations test, each
interrupter shall again be subjected to a test to verify an overall leak rate of less
than .015 ounce/year.
The following design tests shall have been performed, and certified test reports shall be
provided upon request:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
Dielectric withstand: 60-hertz; impulse.
RIV.
Temperature rise.
Short-time current withstand: momentary and 1-second.
Current-interrupting performance:
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(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
Primary and secondary faults.
Load splitting (parallel and loop switching).
Load dropping.
Line and cable dropping (charging current).
Capacitor bank and reactor switching.
(f)
(g)
(h)
Single-phase fault closing at rated voltage.
Three-pole ice performance: opening and closing.
Mechanical operations: complete three-pole circuit-switcher.
G.
Interrupters
Interrupters shall be factory-filled with SF6 of carefully controlled purity to full pressure
under controlled conditions and then permanently sealed. A go/no-go indicator to show
the presence of adequate gas pressure and a built-in, precision, pressure-relief device shall
be furnished. The fully pressurized interrupters shall maintain the circuit-switcher's rated
dielectric withstand values when open.
H.
Housing and Control
A suitable outdoor enclosure shall be provided for housing the operating mechanisms and
controls. Connections shall be provided at terminal boards within the housing for
tripping and closing from remote relays, for remote lockout of the closing circuit
regardless of the position of the local/remote switch, and for remote indication of the
position (open/closed) of the interrupters.
For both opening and closing operations, all three interrupters shall be driven by a single
stored-energy mechanism in an operator mounted at a convenient height for access.
Power trains utilizing a separate stored-energy mechanism for each interrupter, operated
by rotating an associated support insulator and requiring individualized adjustment to
ensure close tripping simultaneity, shall not be acceptable.
The operator shall directly drive the interrupters open and closed through a completely
enclosed high-speed power train leading from the top of the operator, through a
horizontal interphase linkage, to reciprocating insulated operating rods which pass
through the center of insulating support columns. Permanently lubricated bearings shall
be used throughout the power train. Insulating support columns shall be filled with a
lubricated dielectric filler which will prevent contamination from affecting the dielectric
integrity of the insulated operating rod or the interior of the column. Each insulating
support column shall be provided with an aerator to prevent water being pumped-in due
to pressure differentials caused by temperature cycling.
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The operating mechanism shall effect a smooth, thoroughly controlled movement
throughout the entire opening and closing cycles and there shall be no noticeable
deflection of rods, shafts, pipe linkages, connectors, operating levers, supports, and
fittings.
A mechanical indicator, directly driven by the high-speed power train and mounted in
such a manner as to be plainly visible from the ground, shall be furnished to show when
the circuit-switcher is open or closed.
The circuit-switcher base shall be of metal members of sufficient stiffness to prevent
excessive deflection during operation. All steel materials utilized therein shall be
galvanized.
The mechanism in the operator shall have an instantaneous trip-free capability. Should
the circuit-switcher be inadvertently closed into a fault sensed by associated protective
relaying, the mechanism shall trip immediately. To accomplish trip-free operation, the
mechanism shall utilize two spring assemblies -- one for high-speed closing, one for highspeed opening -- arranged so that both spring assemblies must be charged by the operator
motor before the circuit-switcher can be closed.
The operator shall include the following features:
(1)
"Trip" and "close" pushbuttons located inside the operator enclosure.
(2)
Manual trip lever, for tripping interrupters in the event control voltage has been
lost.
(3)
"Charged" and "discharged" indicators for stored-energy mechanism.
(4)
Non-reset electric operation counter.
(5)
Eight nonadjustable single-pole, double-throw auxiliary-switch contacts which
follow the interrupters.
(6)
Weatherproof, dustproof aluminum enclosure.
The operator shall be completely wired at the factory and ready for connection of external
wiring to the operator terminal blocks.
The operator, including its contactors, motor, and solenoids, shall be designed and
connected for use with 48V DC control source. The operator space heater shall be
designed and connected for use with a 240V AC control source.
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I.
Accessories
Each circuit-switcher shall be furnished with the following accessory equipment:
(a)
Space-heater thermostat for operator.
(b)
Position-indicating lamps -- one red, one green -- located inside operator
enclosure and wired in series with trip coil, for local indication of circuit-switcher
position and operator trip-circuit continuity.
(c)
Trip-circuit-monitoring relay wired in series with operator trip coil for monitoring
continuity of trip circuit; equipped with one normally open and one normally
closed contact suitable for use with remotely located indicating lamps or alarms.
(d)
Duplex receptacle with ground-fault circuit interrupter and convenience-light
lampholder with switch, located inside operator enclosure.
(e)
Eight additional nonadjustable single-pole, double-throw auxiliary-switch
contacts in operator which follow the interrupters.
(f)
Local-remote selector switch, which prevents remote operation of operator with
selector switch is placed in "local" mode as, for example, during circuit-switcher
inspection.
(g)
Auxiliary 240 volt AC relay to indicate the loss of AC control power to the circuit
switcher. The coil of this relay shall be connected to the load side of the 240
VAC control fuses. The relay shall provide two form ‘c’ contacts to be wired to a
‘Customer’ Terminal Board in the control cabinet and labeled.
(h)
Auxiliary 48V DC relay to indicate the loss of DC control power to the circuit
switcher. The coil of this relay shall be connected to the load side of the 48VDC
control fuses. The relay shall provide two form ‘c’ contacts to be wired to a
‘Customer’ Terminal Board in the control cabinet and labeled.
J.
Warranty
The manufacturer shall warrant to Purchaser for a period of 5 years from the date of
shipment that the equipment provided will be of the kind and quality specified herein and
will be free of defects of workmanship and material.
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K.
Drawings
Upon notification of award of contract, the Supplier shall, within four weeks, furnish for
approval two (2) sets of Drawings and Instructions covering the physical size, weight,
dimensions, arrangement, electrical characteristics, wiring diagram and other pertinent
data for the circuit switcher. The Supplier shall also furnish four (4) prints and one
AutoCad Drawing File of the finally approved issue of each drawing for use in the field
and an Autocad drawing file for each drawing for the Purchaser's records. The Supplier
shall also furnish four (4) sets of written instructions and renewal parts lists, suitably
illustrated, covering the operation and maintenance of the equipment applying specifically
to this installation.
L.
Placing in Service
The Bidder's proposal shall include provisions for a qualified service engineer to inspect
and adjust the circuit switchers after installation. The service engineer shall initially
place the circuit switcher in service and check for correct functional operation of all
components and wiring.
M.
Shipment and Assembly
The successful Bidder shall furnish the circuit switcher F.O.B. to the City's substation site
located at 1462 Blackmon Street in Rock Hill, South Carolina 29730, attention:
Mr. Chuck Smith, who shall be notified a minimum of 72 hours prior to delivery.
Switching devices may be dismantled and shipped for field assembly. The proposal shall
include, and shall be deemed to have included, the time and expense for a manufacturer's
service engineer for the number of days required to check the device after assembly and
before being energized.
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SCHEDULE IV
SPECIFICATIONS
FOR
RELAY AND CONTROL BOARD
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Paragraph
Number
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
J.
K.
L.
M.
N.
O.
P.
Q.
R.
S.
T.
U.
Title
Page
General
Current Transformer Connections
Voltage Transformer Connections
Transformer Overcurrent and Differential Relaying
Transformer Primary Overcurrent Relaying
Communications Equipment
Transformer Over Temperature Relaying
Transformer Sudden Pressure Relaying
25 KV Bus Protective Relaying
Lockout Relays
115 KV Circuit Switcher Control and Indication
Station Metering
Test Switches
Interconnection
Terminal and Wire Markings
Nameplates
Tranceivers
Customer Terminals and Panel Space
Drawings
Shipment
Warranty
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SPECIFICATIONS
FOR
RELAY AND CONTROL BOARD
A.
General
One relay and control board shall be furnished. The board shall consist of one panel. The
board will provide protective relaying and control functions as described hereafter for the
substation, consisting of one 115 KV circuit switcher, one three phase power transformer,
one 25 KV lowside bus, five feeder circuit breakers, fifteen voltage regulators and station
metering instrument transformers.
The relay and control board shall be basically oriented as shown on the attached drawing
No. 15-01-04 and provide the following functions:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
Transformer differential protection.
Transformer primary and secondary overcurrent protection.
Transformer overtemperature protection.
Transformer sudden pressure protection.
25 KV Bus protection.
Station metering.
Communications Processor
GPS Satellite Clock
Logic Processor
The relay and control board shall be indoor type, constructed of 11 gauge steel, and free
standing with provisions for bolting to a concrete floor. The board shall have supports on
sides of the panel for mounting terminal blocks and miscellaneous equipment. The board
is to be placed in a control building as specified in these specifications, and shall not
exceed six feet six inches (78") in height or three feet (36") in width. The board shall
consist of one unit, with equipment as specified herein and in accordance with the
attached drawings.
All drawings beyond single line and layout furnished herein shall be provided by relay
and control board manufacturer.
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B.
Current Transformer Connections
The three phase substation transformer will include three 600:5 amp. multi-ratio primary
bushing current transformers, one on each primary bushing, which will be wye-connected
at 300:5 ratio and which will supply current for both the high side overcurrent and
transformer differential relays. Six terminals shall be provided for the substation
transformer on the relay board for connection of the outputs of these current transformers.
Provide test switches to allow for isolation of the relay for testing.
The three phase substation transformer will include three multi-ratio 2000:5 amp.
secondary bushing current transformers which will be wye-connected at 1200:5 ratio and
which will supply current for the transformer differential relay. Six terminals shall be
provided for the substation transformer on the relay board for connection of the outputs of
these current transformers.
The three phase substation transformer will include three 2000:5 amp. multi-ratio
secondary bushing current transformers which will be wye-connected at 1200:5 ratio and
which will supply current for station metering. Six terminals shall be provided for the
substation transformer on the relay board for connection of the outputs of these current
transformers.
An overall schematic and connection diagram shall be provided to show the connections
between the various pieces of equipment. All terminal boards on the relay panel which
are used to terminate the secondaries of current transformers shall have provisions for
short-circuiting.
C.
Voltage Transformer Connections
The 25 KV bus will supply three metering voltage transformers to provide potentials for
station metering. Four terminals shall be provided for the connection of the outputs of the
three wye-connected voltage transformers.
D.
Transformer Secondary Overcurrent and Differential Relaying
Transformer secondary overcurrent (bus differential) and transformer differential relaying
shall be provided by Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories Model SEL-787
microprocessor relay. One SEL-787 relay, Cat. No. SEL-07870X2CA01C0X850020
shall be furnished. One set of three-phase current inputs on the relay shall be connected
to the current transformers on the transformer primary bushings. The second set of threephase current inputs on the relays shall be connected to the relaying current transformers
on the transformer secondary bushings.
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Control power to the SEL-787 relay shall be 48 VDC.
On bus and transformer differential trip, the SEL-787 relay will trip the corresponding
differential lockout relay which will trip the 115 KV circuit switcher and prevent
reclosure of the circuit breaker until manually reset.
The SEL-787 relay shall be connected to the SEL-3530 communications processor and
2100 logic processor with SEL 273A serial cables.
E.
Transformer Primary Overcurrent Relaying
Transformer primary and neutral overcurrent relaying shall be provided by Schweitzer
Engineering Laboratories Model SEL-351S microprocessor relay. One SEL-351S relay,
Cat. No. SEL-0351S6X3D3A52X1 shall be furnished. One set of three-phase current
inputs on the relay shall be connected to the current transformers on the transformer
primary bushings.
Control power to the SEL-351S shall be 48 VDC.
On primary or neutral overcurrent trip, the SEL-351S relay will trip an overcurrent
lockout relay which will trip the 115 KV circuit switcher on the primary side of the power
transformer. The lockout relay shall prevent reclosure of the circuit breaker until the
lockout relay has been manually reset.
The SEL-351S relay shall be connected to the SEL-3530 communications processor with
an SEL 273A serial cable.
F.
Communications Equipment
Provide the following equipment on the Panel:
Satellite - Synchronized Clock
One Schweitzer SEL-240700013 satellite synchronized clock shall be mounted on
the panel and connected to the SEL-3530 with an SEL C953 Cable to synchronize
the system.
Additional options to be provided include -200 -2005 (Gas Tube Coaxial Surge
Protector), -200 -2006 (Mounting Bracket for Surge Protector), an additional 50
feet of -C960 cable to connect between the GPS antenna and the gas tube surge
protector, and an additional 10 feet of -C960 cable to connect between the gas
tube surge protector and the SEL-2407 clock.
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Logic Processor
On Schweitzer SEL-2100XX3423 logic processor shall be mounted on the panel
and connected to the 48 VDC control power.
The SEL-2100 logic processor shall be connected to the SEL-3530
communications server and with the SEL-787, SEL273A serial cables.
The SEL-2100 shall process the mirrored bit communications between the SEL351S feeder relays and the SEL-787 as part of the bus differential relaying
scheme.
One “form a” contact from each lockout relay shall be wired to inputs on the SEL2100.
All other inputs and outputs shall be wired to the terminal board for customer
connectors.
Communications Processor
One Schweitzer SEL-35303B0B1211A0 real-time automation controller shall be
mounted on the panel and connected to 48 VDC control power.
G.
Transformer Over Temperature Relaying
The three phase power transformer will be equipped with hot-spot winding temperature
relays. An overtemperature lockout relay, to be operated by the third stage of the
transformer winding temperature relay shall be provided on the board. The
overtemperature lockout relay shall trip the four 25 KV distribution feeder circuit
breakers and will block reclosing of the circuit breakers until manually reset. Terminals
shall be provided for all required external connections.
H.
Transformer Sudden Pressure Relaying
The power transformer will be equipped with a sudden pressure relay. A sudden pressure
lockout relay, to be tripped by transformer sudden pressure relay, shall be furnished on
the board. The sudden pressure lockout relay shall trip the 115 KV circuit switcher and
shall prevent reclosure until the lockout relay has been manually reset. Terminals shall be
provided for all required external connections.
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I.
25 KV Bus Protective Relaying
The SEL-787 relay providing secondary overcurrent and differential protection for the
power transformers will also provide overcurrent protection for the 25 KV station bus
using phase and ground trip settings for the secondary current elements. These trip
functions will be supervised using outputs from the SEL 351S relays in the feeder circuit
breakers. Mirrored bit communication between the SEL-787 relay and feeder relays will
be managed by the SEL-2100. Only faults beyond and sensed by the feeder circuit
breaker relays will provide a signal to the SEL-787 relay to block its overcurrent tripping
functions before a programmed time delay expires. Thus, each SEL-787 relay will trip
only for faults within the 25 KV bus protection zone.
Upon a bus fault trip, the SEL-787 relay will trip a bus lockout relay which will trip the
115 KV circuit switcher and will block reclosure of the circuit breaker until the lockout
relay is manually reset.
J.
Lockout Relaying
Each lockout relay to be provided in the board shall be 48 VDC trip, hand reset,
Electroswitch Series 24, or approved equal. Each relay shall have “a” and “b” contacts as
required to perform the functions listed, and contacts shall be wired to terminal blocks for
external connection. Two additional normally closed (“b”) and two normally open (“a”)
contacts shall be provided for each relay and shall be wired to terminal blocks for
purchaser’s external connections for remote status indication.
An amber indicating lamp shall be provided in conjunction with each lockout relay. The
lamp shall illuminate upon trip of the associated relay.
K.
115 KV Circuit Switcher Control and Indication
One Schweitzer SEL-951021B1 control switch module, with red and green LED
indicating lights, shall be provided for control of the 115 KV circuit switcher. All
required connections shall be brought to terminal blocks for external connection.
Tripping requirements will be approximately 20 amperes at 48 VDC. Closing
requirements will be approximately 30 amperes at 48 VDC.
L.
Station Metering
One three phase AC powermeter shall be provided for the transformer to indicate the
primary current as measured by the wye-connected 1200:5 ampere transformer secondary
bushing current transformers; the voltage as measured by the 0-130 VAC potential
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transformer input; and power, energy, and power factor load as measured by these
parameters. The meter shall be 0-5 ampere AC input, 0-130 VAC input, LED display, 48
VDC powered, and field scalable. The meter shall provide a 0-1ma DC output into loads
up to 10K ohms. with accuracy of 0.25% for all primary indications.
The meter shall have a class 0.5 ANSI C12.20/IEC 687 accuracy rating. It shall have
communication ports for programming and for interfacing with the SEL-3530 via
DNP3.0. A three-pole fuse block shall be provided on the control board for fusing the
potentials.
Station metering shall be connected to the SEL-3530 with serial cable.
The panel meter shall be utility grade and shall be SEL
0735AX00922CXXB2XX26101XX or approved equal.
M.
Test Switches
Test switches shall be provided in the board for the switching of bus VT voltages,
transformer primary and secondary CT currents, and station metering CT currents. Test
switches shall be surface mounted, front-connected, with three potential switches, neutral
bar, and three double-pole current switches with short-circuiting devices. Test switches
shall be Type ABB FT-1 or approved equal.
Functions of each switch shall be marked with adhesive labels. (ex. VA, VB, etc.)
N.
Interconnection
All wiring and cables required to interconnect the devices included in the control board to
provide the functions described above shall be provided. All wiring for external inputs
and outputs to the board shall be provided to terminals for Purchaser’s external
connections. All terminals and wiring shall be clearly marked in accordance with the
manufacturer’s schematic and wiring diagrams. Wiring channels shall be bolted to the
board. Adhesive pads are not acceptable.
The control board shall include a ground bus with provision for connection to the station
grounding grid. All equipment shall have a grounding electrode conductor connected to
the ground bus.
All holes in the board through which control wires pass, or through which external wiring
may pass, shall be rubber grommeted.
The board shall be arranged so that only one customer connection of 48 VDC supply
voltage shall be required.
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Two pole fuse blocks shall be provided for each 48 VDC supply voltage to all relays,
meters, processors, etc.
O.
Terminal and Wire Markings
All devices, relays, terminal boards and wiring in the relay and control board shall be
labeled in accordance with the ANSI Standard Device Code Numbers, Industry Standards
or the attached drawings. The same designations shall be used on the drawings and
equipment.
P.
Nameplates
Nameplates shall be supplied in accordance with the List of Nameplates to be furnished
by the Customer and shall be made of 1/16" thick lynply with a black surface and white
core. Nameplates shall be attached to the panels with one screw on each end.
Q.
Tranceivers
To facilitate fiber optic communications to field devices, fiber optic tranceivers shall be
provided. Tranceiver shall be serial port powered, send IRIG-B time code with data, and
connect to fiber via ST ports. Fifteen SEL-2812MT and eleven SEL-2812MR shall be
provided loose with panel.
R.
Customer Terminals and Panel Space
To the extend that space allows additional spare terminals shall be provided on the
control board for the Customer’s use. These terminals shall be provided in contiguous
groups.
S.
Drawings
Upon notification of award of contract, the Supplier shall, within four weeks, furnish for
approval two (2) sets of Drawings and Instructions covering the physical size, weight,
dimensions, arrangement, electrical characteristics, schematic and wiring diagram and
other pertinent data for the control board. The Supplier shall also furnish two (2) prints
of the finally approved issue of each drawing for use in the field and an Autocad drawing
file for each drawing for the Purchaser’s records. The Supplier shall also furnish two (2)
sets of written instructions and renewal parts lists, suitably illustrated, covering the
operation and maintenance of the equipment applying specifically to this installation.
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T.
Shipment
The successful Bidder shall furnish the board F.O.B. to the City's warehouse located at
757 South Anderson Road, Rock Hill, South Carolina, attention: Mr. Chuck Smith, with
minimum 72 hours notice of delivery.
U.
Warranty
The manufacturer shall warrant to Purchaser for a period of 5 years from the date of
shipment that the equipment provided will be of the kind and quality specified herein and
will be free of defects of workmanship and material.
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SCHEDULE V
SPECIFICATIONS
FOR
EQUIPMENT HOUSE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Paragraph
Number
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
J.
K.
L.
Title
Page
General
Arrangement
Features
Construction
Doors
Loading
Finish
Accessories
Assembly
Drawings
Shipment
Warranty
S-1
S-1
S-1
S-3
S-3
S-3
S-3
S-3
S-4
S-4
S-4
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SCHEDULE V
SPECIFICATIONS
FOR
EQUIPMENT HOUSE
A.
General
These specifications cover one NEMA 3R walk-in concrete equipment building, 12 ft. x
20 ft. with a minimum ceiling height of 90 in.
B.
Arrangement
The building shall be arranged in accordance with the attached drawing. Building shall
include space for one Owner furnished relay and control board. Building shall also
include DC power panel, battery charger, batteries and battery rack, receptacles, lighting
fixtures, light switch, AC power panel, and a heat pump. All equipment shall be premounted and pre-wired.
C.
Features
The building shall have as a minimum the following accessories:
(1)
One (1) circuit breaker load center, 125 Amp. main lugs only, single phase
120/240 volt, 3 wire with two (2) 20 ampere double pole and ten (10) 20 amperes
single pole, 10,000 amperes interrupting capacity, 120/240 volt circuit breakers.
Load center shall be indoor type surface mounted and shall include front cover
with door. G.E. TLM and G.E. THQL or approved equal.
(2)
One (1) 24 inch diameter timer controlled ventilation fan with automatic shutters
and switch.
(3)
One (1) 2'-0" x 2'-0" automatic aluminum louvers with filters, screens, and
adjustment screws.
(4)
One (1) 24,000 Btu/hr. wall mounted heat pump, with low ambient and
compressor anti cycle controls and wall mounted thermostat.
(5)
Eight (8) - two tube 48" lights with tubes and light switch.
(6)
Seven (7) duplex ground fault interrupting type receptacles, five interior and two
on exterior furnished with weatherproof covers.
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(7)
The batteries, charger, and DC panelboard for supplying DC station control power
shall be located in the equipment house. DC charger and panel shall be suitable
for wall mounting.
The batteries shall be provided with a battery rack for stacking and drip pan to
contain spillage and shall be lead-calcium type with sufficient cells to provide 48
volts DC and a capacity not less than 150 ampere hours at 77 degrees F with final
discharge to 1.75 volts per cell. The batteries shall be suitable for float charging
in standby service and shall have an expected life of twenty (20) years. The
batteries shall be SBS STT12V150, no exceptions.
The battery charger shall be of the floating type and suitable for an input voltage
of 120 volts, ± 10 volts, 60 Hertz, single phase, capable of providing 20 amperes
output current to provide for station DC power requirements and for charging and
maintaining a full charge on the 48 volt lead-calcium type battery. A magnetic
breaker shall be provided to switch and control the input voltage and the charger
output shall be fused to protect the charger. The unit shall be provided with
adjustable charging rate and automatic equalizing and shall be complete with DC
output Ammeter and Voltmeter. AC power failure, DC ground, High-Low DC
voltage, and charger failure alarms shall be provided. Any alarm shall operate an
isolated contact for connection to a remote monitoring system. The charger shall
be Alcad AT-048-020-0102110, no exceptions.
The DC power panel shall provide protection for the control power circuits to the
circuit breakers and control boards. The panel shall be rated 125/120 volts DC
and shall be provided with 200 ampere main lugs and ten (10) double-pole, boltin, branch circuit breakers rated 30 amperes and 5000 amperes interrupting
capacity at 250 VDC. The power panel shall be furnished with a minimum of 20
poles and shall be approximately 26" wide and 52" tall. The panel shall be
securely attached to building wall. Panel shall be manufactured by Siemens, no
exceptions.
The DC power panel shall be provided with sufficient knockouts to connect the
incoming and outgoing conduits. The minimum size outgoing conduits shall be 1
inch PVC.
(8)
Eye wash sink with provisions to connect to on-site water source.
(9)
Self contained battery cabinet with ventilation system. The cabinet shall have
adequate space for batteries and accessories furnished herein. Cabinet doors and
lid shall be hinged to open and give full access to each cell.
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Schedule V
(10)
A storage battery system SBS-H2 Hydrogen Gas Detector shall be furnished and
mounted on building wall near batteries. AC power cord shall be supplied and
shall reach to nearest receptacle. 1% alarm relay contacts shall be wired to fan or
thermostat to automatically turn on exhaust fan when activated.
D.
Construction
The equipment house shall be constructed with a 6" waffled concrete floor with two
lifting lugs on each end. Ceiling and walls shall have an R-19 insulation rating or better.
The interior walls and ceiling shall be sheathed with 1/2" white Nupoly board. The
building shall have industrial grade floor covering.
E.
Doors
One 3'-6" x 7'-0" insulated, galvanized steel door shall be provided in the equipment
house. Door shall be equipped as follows:
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
F.
Passage style level handle
Deadbolt lockset
Stainless steel ball-bearing tamper-proof hinges
Dripshield
Threshold
Frame
Fiberglass weather hood
Caps in top and bottom
Weather stripping
1/4" thick safety glass window with rubber molding in top half of door
Loading
The structural loads of the proposed concrete shelter are as follows:
%
%
%
%
%
G.
200 pounds per square foot distributed floor loading while on foundation
125 pounds per square foot distributed floor loading while lifting
100 pounds per square foot distributed roof load
120 mph wind load
Seismic zone 4
Finish
The building shall have a dark brown exposed aggregate exterior.
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Schedule V
H.
Accessories
Eighteen inch wide cable tray shall be furnished for incoming field wires. Cable tray
shall be suspended from the ceiling as shown on the attached drawing.
One 12" x 20" opening shall be provided in the floor of the building to provide conduit
access for control and power cables. The window shall be located such that it provides
access to the cable tray mounted inside the building.
One eye wash station sink shall be provided in the vicinity of the storage batteries. The
eye wash station shall have provisions for connecting to an on-site water source.
The DC panel and charger shall be pre-mounted and pre-wired. Batteries shall be
installed in field by Owner.
All wiring will be installed in surface mounted conduit or wireways and will be in full
compliance with ANSI/NFPA-70 and the latest revisions of the NEC.
I.
Assembly
Equipment house shall be completely assembled and pre-wired ready for proper use.
J.
Drawings
Upon notification of award of contract, the Supplier shall, within four weeks, furnish for
approval two (2) sets of Drawings and Instructions covering the physical size, weight,
dimensions, arrangement, electrical wiring and other pertinent features of the equipment
house. The Supplier shall also furnish four (4) prints of the finally approved issue of each
drawing for use in the field. The Supplier shall also furnish four (4) sets of written
instructions and renewal parts lists, suitably illustrated, covering the operation and
maintenance of the equipment applying specifically to this installation.
K.
Shipment
The successful Bidder shall furnish the house F.O.B. to the City's substation site located
at 1462 Blackmon Street in Rock Hill, South Carolina 29730, attention: Mr. Chuck
Smith. Price shall include all shipping, crane and rigging charges to deliver building to
concrete building foundation in substation.
L.
Warranty
The manufacturer shall warrant to Purchaser for a period of 5 years from the date of
shipment that the equipment provided will be of the kind and quality specified herein and
will be free of defects of workmanship and material.
S-4
Schedule V
SCHEDULE VI
SPECIFICATIONS
FOR
AIR CORE REACTORS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Paragraph
Number
Page
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
Title
General
Testing
Losses
Drawings
Shipment
Warranty
S-1
S-1
S-2
S-2
S-2
S-2
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SCHEDULE VI
SPECIFICATIONS
FOR
AIR CORE REACTORS
A.
General
These specifications cover fifteen air core reactors to be used outdoor in a currentlimiting application, frame mounted for 60 Hertz, 24940 Grd.Y/14400 volts operation.
The reactors shall be rated as follows:
Qty
15
Rating/Description
25 KV, 600 Amperes continuous, 60 Hz. 1.24 Ohms
reactance, 3.289 mH, 200 KV BIL.
Reactors shall be dry-type air core designed for outdoor operation and shall be furnished
with base insulators and individual hot-dipped galvanized lattice steel or aluminum
structural stands. The height of the stands shall provide a minimum height above
foundations of 10 feet to the lowest energized part. Stands shall be designed to withstand
reactor loading, wind loading up to 110 MPH, short circuit forces, and seismic loading.
Stands shall provide suitable magnetic clearances from metallic parts to avoid heating.
Stand shall have a single shaft per reactor and each reactor shall mount to a single
foundation no larger than 36" in diameter.
Reactors shall be epoxy impregnated, fiberglass encapsulated construction, with welded
current carrying joints, and shall meet ANSI design standards. Reactor design shall
provide for essentially zero radial voltage stress, uniformly graded axial voltage
distribution between the line and load terminals, and low noise levels. Reactors shall
withstand 3000 amperes for 3 seconds with no thermal degradation and no mechanically
damage.
Reactor terminals shall be flat bar with four-hole NEMA drilling and tin plated for use
with bronze or aluminum connectors.
B.
Testing
Each reactor shall be tested in accordance with ANSI standards and furnished with a
certified test report of the results of all tests performed.
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Schedule VI
C.
Losses
Reactor losses will be evaluated at $1,500.00 per KW of loss at a load current of 300
amperes (50 percent of rated current).
D.
Drawings
Upon notification of award of contract, the Supplier shall, within four weeks, furnish for
approval two (2) sets of Drawings and Instructions covering the physical size, weight,
dimensions, arrangement, electrical characteristics, wiring diagrams and other pertinent
data for the reactors.
E.
Shipment
The successful Bidder shall furnish the reactors F.O.B. to the City's substation site located
at 1462 Blackmon Street in Rock Hill, South Carolina 29730, attention: Mr. Chuck
Smith. Notice of 72 hours before delivery is required.
F.
Warranty
The manufacturer shall warrant to Purchaser for a period of 5 years from the date of
shipment that the equipment provided will be of the kind and quality specified herein and
will be free of defects of workmanship and material.
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Schedule VI
EXHIBIT B
PROPOSAL
PROPOSAL
TO:
THE CITY OF ROCK HILL
ROCK HILL, SOUTH CAROLINA
GENTLEMEN:
The undersigned has carefully examined the annexed form of Notice and Instructions to
Bidders, Specifications, and Contract, and hereby declares that he will furnish the following
items in the manner prescribed in the Notice and Instructions to Bidders, Specifications, and
Agreement for the following prices:
Price
Quantities
Unit
Total
S. C.
Sales Tax
Schedule I
115 KV - 24.9 Grd.Y/14.4 KV
Substation Structures
1
$__________ $__________
$___________
Schedule II
Power Transformer
1
$__________ $__________
$___________
Schedule III
115 KV Circuit Switcher
1
$__________ $__________
$___________
Schedule IV
Relay and Control Board
1
$__________ $__________
$___________
Schedule V
Equipment House
1
$__________ $__________
$___________
Schedule VI
25 KV Air Core Reactors
15
$__________ $__________
$___________
P-1
PROPOSAL (Continued)
MANUFACTURER:
Structures:
____________________________________________________________
Power Transformer: _______________________________________________________
Circuit Switchers: _________________________________________________________
Relay and Control Board: __________________________________________________
Equipment House: _______________________________________________________
Air Core Reactors: _______________________________________________________
DELIVERY:
Structure:
____________________________________________________________
Power Transformer: _______________________________________________________
Circuit Switchers: _________________________________________________________
Relay and Control Board: __________________________________________________
Equipment House: _______________________________________________________
Air Core Reactors: _______________________________________________________
Applicable Price Terms __________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
P-2
PROPOSAL (Continued)
Additional Comments, Explanations, or Exceptions
Note
Please complete attached Proposal Questionnaires for all equipment included in Proposal.
____________________________________
Bidder
_________________________
Title
By_________________________________
_________________________
Date
____________________________________
____________________________________
Address
P-3
SCHEDULE I - STRUCTURES
PROPOSAL QUESTIONNAIRE
A.
GENERAL ARRANGEMENT
Attach drawings showing general arrangement and equipment locations for 115 KV
deadend and 25.8 KV switching station structures. Include elevations showing heights of
structures and equipment.
B.
BUSSES
Size
25.8KV Main
25.8KV Neutral
25.8KV Transfer
25.8KV Outgoing Circuits
C.
________________________________
________________________________
________________________________
________________________________
SWITCHES
115KV Group-Operated
25.8 KV Main
25.8 KV Group Operated Transfer
25.8 KV Circuit Breaker Hookstick
Disconnects
25.8 KV Voltage Regulator Bypass
D.
MFG.
Catalogue No.
____________
____________
____________
__________________
__________________
__________________
____________
____________
__________________
__________________
____________
____________
____________
____________
____________
____________
__________________
__________________
__________________
__________________
__________________
__________________
MISCELLANEOUS
21 KV Lightning Arresters
Power Fuses
Potential Transformers
AC Service Panel
Station Service Transformer
Manual Transfer Switch
P-4
SCHEDULE II - POWER TRANSFORMER
PROPOSAL QUESTIONNAIRE
A.
BASE QUOTED PRICE ($) (Indicate Firm or BLS)
Base Unit Price ($)
B.
$___________ (Firm or BLS)
ADJUSTMENTS
List all materials subject to adjustment along with total
quantity of each material in each transformer and the base
unit price of each material included in the Base Unit Price.
Material
C.
Quantity
___________
___________
___________
TEST COST (Provide cost and also indicate
if cost is included in base price. Purchaser
may elect to add or deduct tests at the
amounts given.)
Impulse
Corona
Switching Surge
Power Factor
Sound Level
Heat Run
D.
Base Price
$__________
$__________
$__________
Included in
Base Price
(Yes, No)
$___________
____________
____________
____________
____________
____________
________
________
________
________
________
________
DELIVERY
Drawings for Approval (ARO)
Transformer Delivery (ARO)
_________________
_________________
P-5
PROPOSAL QUESTIONNAIRE (Continued)
E.
GUARANTEED LOSSES (at full load ONAN-MVA,
after impulse test)
LOSS
No-Load
Load
Total Loss
F.
MVA (55 degrees C)
KW
30
30
30
_________________
_________________
_________________
SOUND
db
Guaranteed sound level of transformer without fans
Guaranteed sound level of transformer with fans
G.
OIL (Gallons)
Main Tank
Radiators
LTC Compartment
Total Oil
H.
_________________
_________________
____________
____________
____________
____________
FACTORY LOCATION ___________________________________________________
P-6
PROPOSAL QUESTIONNAIRE (Continued)
I.
J.
TRANSFORMER
Manufacturer
___________________________
Construction (Core, Shell)
Frequency
Class
Temperature Rise (Degrees C)
Oil Preservation System (Type)
Transformer Monitor Cat. #
___________________________
___________________________
___________________________
___________________________
___________________________
___________________________
RATINGS
HV
LV
K.
Voltage
KV
________
________
IMPEDANCE AT FULL LOAD MVA
Voltage
HV-LV __________
L.
Rating (MVA)
55 C - ONAN
65" C - ONAF
____________
___________
____________
___________
"
MVA
Reference (KV)
%
________
_________________
________
WARRANTY TERM
_________________________________
Attach complete description of Warranty Coverages and Terms.
M.
Statement of Conformance to current ANSI Standards for short circuit design.
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
P-7
PROPOSAL QUESTIONNAIRE (Continued)
N.
O.
EFFICIENCY (1.0 p.f.)
____________
____________
____________
____________
____________
____________
Full Load
____________
____________
REGULATION
55"C- ONAN%
____________
____________
EXCITATION CURRENT
65"C - ONAF%
____________
____________
AMPS
At 100% rated voltage
At 110% rated voltage
Q.
65"C - ONAF%
1/4 Full load
½ Full load
3/4 Full load
At 100% p.f.
At 80% p.f.
P.
55"C- ONAN%
______________
______________
IMPULSE LEVEL
BIL (KV)
1. Winding
HV
LV
____________
____________
2. Bushing
HV
LV
R.
____________
____________
DESIGN
1. Winding Material (Cu. or Al.)
HV
LV
____________
____________
2. Winding Type (Disc. Helic., etc.)
HV
LV
____________
____________
P-8
PROPOSAL QUESTIONNAIRE (Continued)
Proposed winding design, arrangement, etc. (Reference manufacturer literature as
appropriate).
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
3.
S.
Core Steel Type
____________________________________
DIMENSIONS
1.
2.
Installed
Inches
Height (Overall)
____________
Width
____________
Depth
____________
Height over tank
____________
Untanking Height
____________
Shipped (include any protrusions such as flanges,
control cabinets, etc.)
Inches
3.
Height (including flanges, shipping cover, etc.)
____________
Width
____________
Depth
____________
Outline sketch included (Yes, No)
P-9
____________
PROPOSAL QUESTIONNAIRE (Continued)
T.
U.
WEIGHT (lbs.)
1.
Core and Coil
____________
2.
Case and Fittings
____________
3.
Total Assembled Weight without oil (lbs.)
____________
SHIPPING
1.
Shipped in (Air, Nitrogen)
____________
2.
Shipping weight of heaviest piece
____________
3.
Special shipping: Describe any special procedure (such
as welding and cutting of temporary tank cover) also
provide a list of all special tools required for
installation.
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
4. Special shipping cover required? (Yes, No)
____________
5. Radiators shipped on Tank? (Yes, No)
____________
P - 10
PROPOSAL QUESTIONNAIRE (Continued)
V.
BUSHING
HV
LV
W.
X.
TYPE
(Condenser,Bulk,Drawlead)
MANUFACTURER/
CATALOG NUMBER
_________________________
_________________________
_________________
_________________
One spare HV Bushing and one spare LV Bushing included in Proposal? ___________
(Yes/No)
SURGE ARRESTERS
1. Manufacturer
____________________________
2. Rating
____________________________
3. Model
____________________________
ASSEMBLY
Number of days included for manufacturer
to fully assembly, fill, and test transformer,
if necessary, prior to placing into service.
Y.
Z.
DAYS
___________________
RATES FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE
ENGINEER AT OWNER’S REQUEST
Cost of service engineer per day
$________________
Cost of travel (one trip)
$________________
LOSS ERROR: ____________________________
Method of evaluation used to determine error: _____________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
P - 11
SCHEDULE III - 115 KV CIRCUIT SWITCHER
PROPOSAL QUESTIONNAIRE
A.
MANUFACTURER
__________________________________________
Type or Model
__________________________________________
Catalogue No.
__________________________________________
Overall Dimensions
H___________ W____________ D___________
(Attach outline drawing if available)
Weight
__________________________________________
B.
RATINGS
Max. Operating KV
BIL KV
Continuous Amperes
Max. Sym. Amperes Int. Capacities:
Transformer Load Dropping
Transformer Primary Faults
Transformer Secondary Faults
Line Load Dropping
Line Charging Current
Line Faults
C.
_______________________
_______________________
_______________________
_______________________
_______________________
_______________________
_______________________
_______________________
_______________________
DELIVERY
Drawings for Approval (ARO)
Circuit Switchers (ARO)
D.
_______________________
_______________________
WARRANTY
Attach complete description of Warranty Coverages and Terms.
P - 12
SCHEDULE IV - RELAY AND CONTROL BOARD
PROPOSAL QUESTIONNAIRE
A.
RELAYS
Manufacturer
Overcurrent
Transformer Overcurrent
and Differential
Lockout Relays
B.
C.
_______________________
_______________________
___________________
___________________
_______________________
___________________
Station Meter
_______________________
___________________
Metering Test Switch
_______________________
___________________
_______________________
___________________
METERING
CONTROL
Circuit Switcher
Control Switch
D.
COMMUNICATIONS AND ACCESSORIES
Communication Processor
Logic Processor
GPS Clock
E.
Catalogue No.
_______________________
_______________________
_______________________
___________________
___________________
___________________
Please attach sketch of control board showing overall dimensions and indicate ‘customer
space’ as specified.
P - 13
SCHEDULE V - EQUIPMENT HOUSE
PROPOSAL QUESTIONNAIRE
Please attach a complete description, list of accessories, and typical
plan and elevation drawings.
P - 14
SCHEDULE VI - AIR CORE REACTORS
PROPOSAL QUESTIONNAIRE
A.
MANUFACTURER
__________________________________________
Type or Model
__________________________________________
Catalogue No.
__________________________________________
Overall Dimensions
H___________ W____________ D___________
(Attach outline drawing if available)
Weight
__________________________________________
B.
RATINGS
Max. Operating KV
Continuous Amperes
Reactance @ 60 Hz. - Ohms
Resistance - Ohms
Inductance - mH
KV BIL - Coil
Base Insulators
_______________________
_______________________
_______________________
_______________________
_______________________
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
KW Losses at Rated Current (600 Amp.)
C.
MAGNETIC CLEARANCES
Vertical - Inches
Horizontal Center-to-Center - Inches
D.
_________________________________
_________________________________
DELIVERY
Drawings for Approval (ARO)
Reactor Delivery (ARO)
E.
___________________________________
_______________________
_______________________
WARRANTY
Attach complete description of Warranty Coverages and Terms.
P - 15
EXHIBIT C
FEE
To be inserted upon Purchase in accordance
with Equipment Purchase Agreement
DRAWINGS
Drawing No.
15-01-04
15-01-02
15-01-09
15-01-10
15-01-08
15-01-05
15-01-06
15-01-07
Title
Single Line Diagram
Substation Plan
Grounding Plan
Grounding Details
Elevation
Relay and Control Protection Scheme
Proposed Panel Layout
Equipment House
Section
Exhibit A
Schedule I
Schedule I
Schedule I
Schedule I
Schedule IV
Schedule IV
Schedule V