HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - April 18, 2007 E-05AGENDA ITEM E045
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AGENDA TITLE: Approve Request for Proposalsfor Services to Perform Inspection, Adjustments,
and MaintenanceTests of Four Power Transformers and Load Tap Changers i n
Henningand Industrial Substations(EUD)
MEETING DATE: April 18, 20,07
PREPARED BY Electric Utility Director
RECOMMENDEDACTION: Approve request for proposals for services to perform inspection,
adjustments, and maintenance tests of four power transformers and load
tap changers in Henning and Industrial Substations.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: There are two power transformers installed in the Industrial Substation and
another two power transformers installed in Henning Substation. This
equipment has been in operation since 1975 and 1990 for Henning and
Industrial respectively. The last maintenance tests were conducted on
these transformers in 2003.
A complete maintenance test on power transformers rated 15MVA through 35MVA is typically performed at least
everyb o years. The four transformers addressed herein are rated at 31.25MVA each.
It is four years since complete maintenance tests were performed on these transformers. Staff recommends the
approval of this request in order to complete this task beforethe arrival of summer seasonal load.
FISCAL IMPACT: None. Additional monieswill be transferred from other object codes to Object Code
7323 within Account No. 160652.
FUNDINGAVAILABLE: Account No. 160652= $44,500
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George F. Morrow
Electric Utility Director
PREPAREDBY: Derry Bucaneg, Jr.. P.E. Manager, Engineering& Operations
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Attachment
APPROVED:
Blair King, C1ti Manager
CITY COUNCIL
BOB JOHNSON, Mayor
JOANNE MOUNCE,
Mayor Pro Tempore
LARRY D. HANSEN
SUSAN HITCHCOCK
PHIL KATZAKIAN
To Prospective Bidders
CITY OF LODI
ELECTRIC UTILITY DEPARTMENT
GEORGE F. MORROW, DIRECTOR
1331 S HAM LANE
LODI, CALIFORNIA 95242-3995
(209) 333-6762
FAX (209) 333-6839
March 29,2007
BLAIR KING, City Manager
RANDI JOHL. City Clerk
D. STEPHEN SCHWABAUER,
City Attorney
Subject: Request for Prot}osal (RFP) to Conduct Insoection, Adjustments and
MaintenanceTests on Four Power Transformers with Load Tap Changers in
Henning and Industrial Substations
Sealed proposals will be received by the Engineering & Operations Manager, 1331 South Ham
Lane, Lodi, Califomia 95242 on:
April 25,2007,at400 p.m.
Please submit detailed proposal and your standard service agreement for review and approval. If
there are any questions regarding this request for proposal, you may contact me at (209) 333-
6811,or by email to dbucaneciQlodielectric.comor Allen Aadland at (209) 333-6779.
Demy Bucaneg, Jr. -PE
Manager, Engineering & Operations Division
INTRODUCTION
The City of Lodi Electric Utility Department (EUD) is inviting qualified firms to submit proposals to
provide inspection, adjustments and maintenance services on four power transformers with load
tap changers (LTC). Two transformers are located in Henning Substation and the other two
transformers are in the Industrial Substation facility. The bidder acknowledges that the
maintenance work shall be performed in the vicinity of and around energized lines, bus and
equipment.
SCOPE OF WORK
Successful bidder shall provide personnel, test equipment, materials and suppliesto perform the
following scope of work:
1. Transformer Inspectionand Maintenance
a. Mobilize personnel and equipmentto EUD substation sites
b. Verify proper switching and grounding of power equipment
c. Visual inspection of power transformer and associated equipment
i. Check for oil and nitrogen leaks
l i. Check tank pressure and operation of nitrogen systems
iii. Check condition of paint
iv. Check for broken and damaged components
1. Bushings
2. Arresters
3. Conduit andjunction boxes
4. 'Control cabinets
5. (External power t ra nsformer indicators and auxiliaries
d. Conduct LTC inspection
i. Collectoil samplefor analysis
iii_ Check LTC breather
iii. Visual inspectionfor Ieaksand`damage
iv. Check liquid level gage for operation and proper level
v. Check operations counter and record number of operations
vi. Check proper electrical and mechanica I operation of LTC
vii. Verify operation ei pos-Rion ?ni3ic&6s
viii. Check control cabinet and motor operator
1. For cleanliness and moisture
2. Wiring for cracked or damaged insulation, overheating and loose
connection
3. Operation of panel heaters
ix. Provide LTC contact lease kit, if needed (Note: Specify if this is an extra
fee)
x. Drain and store oil from LTC compartment
A. Rinse and clean switch compartment
xii. Check wear and alignment of all fixed and moving contacts
xiii. Replace any wom parts (Note: Specify cost if this is extra)
xiv. Operate LTC to verify proper mechanical timing and alignment on all taps
xv. Check and verify:
1 _ Transition resistors
2. barrier boards, seal and connections between main tank and LTC
Compartment
3. condition of door gasket
xvi. Close and bolt LTC compartment door
xvii. Refill oil through pump/filter (Note: Specify castshould new oil is needed)
xviii. Check for oil leaks and proper oil level
2. Power Transformer Tests
a. Transformer turns ratio
b. Power factor of winding insulation
c. Winding insulation resistance
d. General functional check of controls, gages, cooling, LTC, etc
e. Oil sample for DGA, oil quality and oil dielectric strengthtest
3. Clean-up and demobilize
4. Deliverables
a. Complete inspection report
b. Completetest results
c. Analysis and recommendations
d. Replacement parts and materials as needed
5. Performanceand Schedule
The bidder acknowledges that the maintenancework shall be performed in the vicinity of
and around energized lines, bus and equipment. The bidder also acknowledges that EUD will
be performing normal maintenance, inspections and operations, as necessary, within the
substation facility during the transformer inspection/maintenance period to maintain power
supply to the City. It is estimated that the above scope of work will take approximately two (2)
days per transformer to complete. All inspection tasks and tests must be completed within
May 18, 2007 to June 4,2007. Saturday and Sunday shutdown for testing will be the preferred
option in performing this activity. EUD reserves the right to cancel any scheduled
maintenancework when electric power capacity is needed to serve the load.
SELECTION PROCESS
Proposals will be reviewed by the Engineering & Operations Manager and the Electric Utility
Director. Complete proposals will be evaluated based on the information submitted. This will
permit a recommendationto the City Council for contract award.
REJECTION OF PROPOSALS
The City of Lodi Electric Utility Department reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and
to solicit new proposals with modified terms and conditions. It also reserves the right to waive any
informality in connection with the proposals.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
5-409 Responsibility for Damaae The City of Lodi. its elected and appointed boards,
commissions, officers, agents and employees shall not accept responsibility for any loss or
damagesthat occur during the sc ope of work to the work or any partthereof; or for any material or
equipment used in performing the work; or for injury or damage to any person or persons, either
work personnel or the public; for damage to adjoining property arising from or related to
Contractor's negligence or willful misconduct during the progress of the work or any time before
final acceptance.
The Contractor shall indemnify and save harmless the City of Lodi, its elected and appointed
boards, commissions. officers. agents and employeesfrom any suits, claims or actions brought by
any person or persons for or on account of any injuries or damages sustained or arising out of
Contractor's negligent acts, errors or omissions in the performance of the work or in consequence
thereof. The City of Lodi may retain as much of the money due the Contractor as shall be
considered necessary until disposition has been made of such suits or claims for damages as
aforesaid.
5-413 Insurance Reuulrements for Contractor The Contractor shall provide proof of
insurance to be maintained during the life of this contract as listed under General Liability and
Automobile Liability coverage listed below. These insurance policies shall protect the Contractor
and any subcontractor performing work covered by this contract from claims for damages for
personal injury, including accidental death, as well as from claims Far property damages, which
may arise from Contractor's operations under this contract, whether such operations be by
Contractor or by any subcontractor or by anyone directly or indirectly employed by either of them,
and the amount of such insurance shall be as follows:
COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY
LIABILITY
Per Occurrence
Limits
$1,000,000 Property Damage
Personal& Adv Injury
$2,000,000 General Aggregate
�iZi ►�l IMM'MrsMA e7=M
$1,000,000 Combined Single
NOTE: Contractor agrees and stipulates that any insurance coverage provided to the City of Lodi
shall provide for a claims period following termination of coverage which is at least consistentwith
the claims period or statutes of limitations found in the California Toft Claims Act (California
Government Code Sections 810 et seq.).
A copy of the certificate of insurance with the following endorsements shall be furnished to the
City of Lodi:
(a) Add iiinal Named Insured Endorsementwith Primary Wording
Such insurance as is afforded by this policy shall also apply to the City of Lodi, its elected
and appointed Boards, Commissions, Officers. Agents and Employees as additional named
insured, insofar as work performed by the insured underwritten contractwith the City of Lodi.
(This endorsement shall be on a form furnished to the City of Lodi and shall be included with
Contractor's policies.)
Wording: Such insurance as is afforded by the endorsement for the Additional Insureds shall
apply as primary insurance. Any other insurance maintained by the City of Lodi or its
officers and employees shall be excess only and not contributing with the insurance afforded
by this endorsement.
(c) Severability of Interest Clause
The term "insured" is used severally and not collectively, but the inclusion herein of more
than one insured shall not operateto increase the limit of the company's liability
(d) Notice cF Cancellation or Change inCoverage Endorsement
This policy may not be canceled nor the coverage reduced by the company without 30 days'
prior written notice of such cancellation or reduction in coverage to the City Attorney, City of
Lodi, P.O. Box 3006, Lodi, CA 95241.
(e) Contractor agrees and stipulates that any insurance coverage provided to the City of Lodi
shall provide for a claims period following termination of coverage which is at least
consistentwith the claims period or statutesof limitations found inthe California Toft Claims
Act (California Government Code Section 810 et seq.).
"Claims made" coverage requiring the insureds to give notice of any potential liability during
a time period shorter than that found in the Tort ClaimsAct shall be unacceptable.
5414 workers' Compensation Insurance The Contractor shall provide proof of and
maintain during the life of this contract, Worker's Compensation Insurance for all Contractor's
employees employed at the site of the project and, if any work is Subcontracted, Contractor shall
require the subcontractor similarly to provide Worker's Compensation Insurance for all of the
latter's employees unless such employees are covered by the protection afforded by the
Contractor. In case any class of employees engaged in hazardous work under this contract at the
site of the project is not protected under the Worker's Compensation Statute, the Contractor shall
provide and shall cause each subcontractor to provide insurance for the protection of said
employees. This policy may not be canceled nor the coverage reduced by the company without
30 days' priorwritten notice of such cancellation or reduction in coverage to the City Attorney, City
of Lodi. P.O. Box 3006, Lodi, CA 95241.
MAILING LIST
Geo. E. Honn Company, Inc.
853 Cotting Court, Suite A
Vacaville. CA 95688
Tel. No. (707) 455-0241
Fax No. (707) 455-0245
Attention: James Magolske
Waukesha Electric Systems, Inc.
d o Isberg Nott Company
4725 First Street, Suite 265
Pleasanton, CA 94566
Tel. No. (925) 426-4718
Fax No. (925) 426-0323
Attention: KarieSpowart or Steve Kanty
Western Utilities Transformer Service
1010N. Plaza Drive
Visala, CA 93291
Tel. No. (559) 651-0141
Fax NO (559) 651-0143
Attention: Tony Borba