Electrical System Operations & Maintenance Services

The Port invites submittal of proposals from qualified contractors for electrical operations and maintenance services. The Port owns and operates an electric distribution system serving the West Complex on Rough and Ready Island. The Port electrical system includes a 60 kV substation requiring comprehensive testing and maintenance every other year as directed by the Port-designated Engineer of Record; two 25 MW, 60 kV to 12.47 kV power transformers with associated protective breakers and circuit switchers; two 12.47 kV power distribution and control powerhouses; several 12.47 kV overhead and underground distribution circuits; approximately 300 joint-use utility power poles; approximately 100 pad-mounted and pole-mounted distribution transformers; and approximately 80 street lights. The system serves Port facilities and tenant loads, including electrical facilities downstream of certain service points and meters. The Electrical System also includes the Port-maintained wireless Tantalus power metering system with approximately 250 revenue-grade power meters in service. The Contractor shall maintain and support the metering system as further described in Section 5.5 Tantalus Revenue Metering System. The purpose of this Contract is to provide the qualified personnel, equipment, tools, and technical resources necessary to operate, inspect, maintain, test, troubleshoot, repair, and support improvements to the Port Electrical System. The work includes 60 kV substation and 12.47 kV distribution-system maintenance; overhead and underground distribution work; switching and outage response; transformer, switchgear, cable, and protective-device maintenance and testing; Port facility and commercial electrical work; street lighting; revenue metering; emergency response; preventive maintenance; and related electrical construction. The Contractor shall also provide the documentation, testing, coordination, and qualified personnel required to maintain the Electrical System in a safe and reliable operating condition. For purposes of this contract, equipment used in performing the work is classified as either Port-owned equipment or Contractor-owned equipment. No serving-utility equipment is included in the Electrical System covered by this scope. The Port intends to engage in a three (3) year contract with two, 1-year options with the successful Respondent.