C--Electrical Systems and Equipment Testing and Asses

The Bureau of Reclamation, Lower Colorado Regional Office has an on-going requirement for Architect/Engineer (A&E) Services for medium to low voltage electrical systems testing and assessments for thirteen (13) buildings and three separate campuses located in Boulder City, NV. Reclamation is seeking A&E services under an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract over a five year performance period with a minimum guarantee of $100,000.00 and a maximum dollar amount of $1,500,000.00. The estimated start of the contract is January 2015 and the estimated completion date is January 2020. This project provides for scheduled and emergency testing and assessment of the condition and performance of facility electrical infrastructure and related and dependent equipment and components. Work under this contract is not intended for repair or rehabilitation of any electrical systems, sub-systems, equipment, or components - this contract is solely for purposes of assessments and testing, and when requested for evaluation and recommendations regarding the possible scope, cost, and schedule of potential repairs, rehabilitations, upgrades, and/or replacements. Power system studies, such as arc flash analysis, shall be required utilizing the EasyPower software and final reports shall be provided to help improve the safety and reliability of extant equipment including electrical system functionality. Guiding public standards for this work include National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Code 70B on electrical maintenance practice, including Chapter 9 (Studies and Analyses) and Chapter 11 (Testing Procedures Standards); the InterNational Electrical Testing Association (NETA) for acceptance testing specifications; NFPA 70, the National Electric Code (NEC); NFPA 101, Life Safety Code; and, International Building Code, 2014 - all as amended for Southern Nevada/Clark County and as adopted by U. S. Bureau of Reclamation; and, IEEE 1584-2002 - Guide for Performing Arc Flash Hazard Calculations. Work shall be performed through the issuance of Task Orders executed under the basic contract. Task Orders are intended to provide for services on an individually-negotiated fixed price basis. Examples of specific tasks include, but are not limited to: identify devices and circuits; develop data for single and threeline schematic drawings; test conductivity and insulation of existing conductors; test and measure response time of circuit breakers; examine conduits to identify non-sealed gaps or other deterioration; establish Arc Flash shock boundary and arc flash boundary for the hazard zone of major electrical system components (switching devices, main distribution panels, etc.). Professional and technical licensing of engineering and electrician skills and experience shall be key requirements of the solicitation. This Pre-solicitation Notice provides interested firms with information regarding Reclamation's requirement and areas to address when responding. Please see the attached Request for Qualifications document. This requirement is being solicited as unrestricted. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 541330 - Engineering Services which has a small business size standard of $14 million. If you have any questions, please contact Kelli Adams at +1 (555) 000-0000.