SECTION [26 01 00] [16xxx]
SERVICE
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 SCOPE
A. This specification covers the suggested field test, inspection, startup and commissioning as well as training activities that are required to put the electrical distribution equipment into safe and reliable operation according to applicable standards and manufacturer’s guidelines and tolerances. This section also covers requirements for training of customer personnel.
1. Field Services for Installation, Installation Inspection and/or Certification, Startup and Commissioning
2. Training for customer personnel to cover all aspects of equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
1.2 RELATED DOCUMENTS
A. All work shall be carried out according to the Contract Documents.
B. Other documents include – but are not limited to – manufacturer’s equipment specifications regarding installation and startup.
1.3 SUBMITTALS
A. As applicable and/or required by local code or the Contract Documents, the following documentation shall be submitted:
1. If Installation inspection services are required, Installation Certificates shall be issued to document compliance with manufacturer’s recommendations and guidelines for installation.
2. Startup / Testing Reports shall be submitted for all equipment no later than two weeks after completion of startup / commissioning.
3. Training Attendance Logs shall be kept to document attendance of customer personnel during required training.
4. Service personnel shall submit any abnormal findings during equipment installation or testing as well as recommendations for improvement of operation in writing.
1.4 RELATED STANDARDS
A. All applicable sections of IEEE, ANSI and NETA specifications pertaining to equipment installation and/or testing
1. OSHA 1910.137 - Personal Protective Equipment
2. OSHA 1910.147 - The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
3. OSHA 1910.269 - Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution
4. OSHA 1910.300-399 Subpart S - Electrical
5. NFPA 70B - Recommended Practice for Electrical Equipment Maintenance
6. NFPA 70E - Standard for Electrical Safety Requirements for Employee Workplaces
7. ANSI Z535.4-1998 - Product Safety Signs and Labels
1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. All electrical startup testing shall be performed per manufacturer’s recommendation or per applicable IEEE or ANSI testing specifications.
B. The service organization shall have a formal customer feedback / continuous improvement program.
1.6 SAFETY
A. Safety practices shall include, but are not limited to the following requirements:
1. Engineers and Technicians performing services covered by this document shall be a “qualified person” as defined in OSHA 1910.269(a)(2) and OSHA 1910.332.
2. The service organization shall have a formal, written policy regarding safety training. Engineers and Technicians performing services covered by this document shall provide proof that they have received at least 8 hours of annual refresher safety training (including electrical safety training consistent with OSHA 1910.269 and OSHA 1910.332) within the last 12 months.
3. The service organization shall have a formal, written policy regarding daily safety meetings. Engineers and Technicians performing services covered by this document shall participate in a daily safety meeting before the start of each day’s work. A log documenting participation in the daily safety meeting shall be maintained at the work site at all times.
4. The service organization shall employ a full-time safety director who shall be responsible for compliance with applicable regulations and provide training to employees on those regulations.
5. The service organization shall demonstrate an excellent record in their past safety performance. To Wit, the service organization shall provide copies of their OSHA 300 logs for the last three years (or OSHA 200 Logs for 2001 and prior years) and a letter from their Workman’s Compensation Insurance Carrier documenting their EMR (Experience Modification Rate) for the past three years. The service organization shall demonstrate an overall OSHA incident rate of 4.0 or lower, a lost-time incident rate of 1.0 or lower, and an interstate EMR of 1.0 or lower, for each of the last three years.
1.7 CONTRACTOR/VENDOR QUALIFICATIONS
A. The contractor/vendor, hereafter designated as “contractor”, must meet the following qualifications to be considered for the award of the contract. The contractor shall have a minimum of 25 years experience in a combination of manufacture and installation of substation switchgear. A reference list, preferably of utility and large industrial projects shall be supplied with the bid. Contractor shall have local switchgear service engineers. The contractor shall have a minimum of 30 years experience in the maintenance of electrical switchgear and transformers. Provide address and telephone number of the service office nearest to the jobsite with the bid proposal.
1.8 BID EVALUATION:
A. All bids will be evaluated on the following criteria. All items will carry equal weight.
1. Contractor shall supply a list of experience and references at the time of the bid.
2. Contractor shall have a minimum net worth of $100 million insuring financial stability.
3. Quality Assurance and Total Quality Process: The contractor shall have in place a functional Total Quality Process. The plan shall be pursuant to 9001 compliance.
4. Show compliance to the Technical Specification.
5. Show compliance with applicable standards.
6. State that the requested delivery schedule will be met and provide the schedule with the bid proposal.
7. State the delivery date of the final test reports.
1.9 INSURANCE
A. Contractor shall procure and maintain, at its expense, during the term of this agreement, at least the following insurance Coverage Limits:
1. Worker’s Compensation Statutory
2. Employer’s Liability $500,000 each occurrence
3. Public Liability $2,000,000 combined (Bodily Injury) single limit
4. Public Liability Same as c. above (Property Damage)
5. Automobile Liability $1,000,000 each person, (Bodily Injury) $1,000,000 each occurrence
6. Automobile Liability $1,000,000 each occurrence $1,000,000 each occurrence (Property Damage)
B. Public liability insurance shall include coverage for completed operations contractual liability under this Agreement. Contractor agrees to furnish insurance certificates, showing Contractor compliance with requirement of this section, to SECI before Contractor commences work hereunder.
1.10 SUB-CONTRACTING AND ASSIGNMENT
A. Neither this Agreement nor any rights or obligations to Contractor hereunder shall be assigned, or encumbered by Contractor, nor may Contractor subcontract any of its obligations hereunder without prior written consent.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 FIELD SERVICES
A. Installation
1. [Installation Services, if applicable, shall be provided through a reputable, experienced local contractor. The service company shall provide experienced technical supervisors in adequate numbers to ensure that installation is executed in compliance with manufacturer’s recommendations and guidelines.]
2. [Installation Inspection and/or Certification, if applicable, shall ensure that installation is executed in compliance with manufacturer’s recommendations and guidelines. The service company shall issue an Installation Certificate as documentation and submit to engineer and/or owner.]
2.2 STARTUP & COMMISSIONING
A. The service company shall provide experienced field engineers and/or field technicians, as applicable, to ensure timely completion of all startup / commissioning tasks as outlined in the relevant sections of the project specification.
B. [The service company shall be part of the same firm that is supplying the switchgear, switchboards, transformers, motor control centers, variable frequency drives and panelboards to ensure familiarity and a single source of responsibility.] [The service company shall be independent of the firm supplying the switchboards and panelbords.]
2.3 TRAINING
A. Training in equipment operation and maintenance shall be administered during or following system startup as required and as outlined in relevant sections of the project specification documents.
B. Training duration for each type of equipment shall be as outlined in the relevant technical sections of the project specification documents.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 TEST EQUIPMENT
A. The testing company shall have a calibration program, which assures that all applicable test equipment is maintained within rated accuracy for each test instrument calibrated.
B. The firm providing calibration service shall maintain up-to-date instrument calibration instructions and procedures for each test instrument calibrated. The calibration frequency shall follow a schedule that is accepted as standard in the industry.
C. All test equipment used shall carry valid calibration stickers.
3.2 PERFORMANCE
A. All tests shall be performed with the apparatus de-energized and grounded except where otherwise specifically required to be ungrounded or energized for certain tests.
B. The testing company shall provide all technical services, tooling, equipment, instrumentation, and technical supervision to perform such tests and inspections as well as specific power requirements for test equipment.
C. The testing company shall provide notification to the owner or engineer prior to commencement of any testing.
D. The testing company shall provide timely notification of any system, material, or workmanship, which is found deficient on the basis of installation checkout or startup testing.
3.3 TEST REPORT
A. The test / startup report shall as a minimum include the following:
1. Summary of Project
2. Description of equipment tested
3. Description of tests
4. Test data
5. Analysis and recommendations
B. The testing company shall furnish a copy or copies of the complete report to the owner or engineer as specified in the project specification documents.
3.4 TRAINING
A. Unless otherwise specified, training shall consist of hands-on instructions to explain and teach setup, operation and maintenance of the equipment specified.
B. During hands-on training, customer personnel shall not exceed a number of three to maximize exposure to taught material and thereby training efficiency. Multiple subsequent training sessions shall be held as required by total number of customer personnel.
C. Classroom Training – if applicable and required – shall be based on the manufacturer’s operating and maintenance manual and shall be complemented by hands-on training as outlined above.
D. The service company shall maintain a training attendance log and submit to the owner at the end of the scheduled training sessions together with a recommendation about additional training deemed necessary.
END OF SECTION
July 8, 2011 [Project Name]
Service [26 01 00] [16xxx]-1