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RFP 2012-015B
ISSUE DATE:
February 19, 2013
The University of Southern Maine, Gorham Campus is seeking proposals for the
following:
Gorham Central Heat Plant –Generator and Transfer Switch Pre-purchase 2012-
015B
Proposals will be received until 2:00 PM, March 1, 2013, at the Gorham Facilities Office
at which time they will be opened and evaluated. Submissions received after this time will
be returned unopened. Submitting firms will be notified of the results.
2.1 Purpose: The University of Southern Maine is seeking proposals for Generator and Transfer
Switch pre-purchase for the Gorham Central Heat Plant.
2.2 The University of Southern Maine will hereinafter be referred to as the "University."
Respondents to the RFP shall be referred to as "Vendor(s)” or “Vendor(s)”.
2.4 Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the low vendor provided that all project
requirements are satisfactorily met. However, consideration will be given to delivery,
service and warranty
2.5 Award: The University reserves the right to conduct any tests it may deem advisable and to
make all evaluations. The University reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, in whole
or in part and is not necessarily bound to accept the lowest proposal if that proposal is
contrary to the best interests of the University. The University reserves the right to waive
minor irregularities. Scholarships, donations, or gifts to the University will not be
considered in the evaluation of proposals. A proposal may be rejected if it is in any way
incomplete or irregular. When there are tie proposals, there shall be a preference for "in-state
vendor". When tie proposals are in-state or out-of-state, the award will be made to the
proposal that arrives first at the USM Facilities Management Office.
2.6 Award Protest: Vendor’s may appeal the award decision by submitting a written protest to
the University of Southern Maine Director of Engineering and Architecture within five (5)
business days of the date of the award notice, with a copy of the protest to the successful
vendor. The protest must contain a statement of the basis for the challenge.
2.7 Communication with the University: It is the responsibility of the vendor to inquire about any
requirement of this RFP that is not understood. Responses to inquiries, if they change or
clarify the RFP in a substantial manner, will be forwarded by addenda to all parties that have
received a copy of the RFP. Addenda will also be posted on our web site,
http://www.usm.maine.edu/facilities/current-projects.-USM Gorham -Generator and
Transfer Switch Pre-Purchase. The University will not be bound by oral responses to
inquiries or written responses other than addenda. Inquiries must be made to:
Adam Thibodeau
University of Southern Maine
Facilities Management
P.O. Box 9300
25 Bedford Street
Portland, Maine 04104-9300
(207) 780-4751
athibodeau@usm.maine.edu
2.8 Submission: A SIGNED original of the proposal must be received at the University of
Southern Maine, Facilities Management, 30 University Way, Gorham, Maine 04038, in a
sealed envelope no later than 2:00 P.M. local time, Friday, March 1, 2013, at which time
they will be opened and evaluated. Submitting firms will then be notified of the results. The
proposal must be date/time stamped by the Facilities Management Office in order to be
considered. Vendors are strongly encouraged to submit proposals in advance of the due
date/time to avoid the possibility of missing the 2:00 deadline due to unforeseen
circumstances. Vendors assume the risk of the methods of dispatch chosen. The University
assumes no responsibility for delays caused by any package or mail delivery service. A
postmark on or before the due date WILL NOT substitute for receipt of proposal. In the event
of suspended University operations due to weather, the proposal opening will be rescheduled
for the next business day at the same time and location. Proposals received after the due
date and time will be returned unopened. Additional time will not be granted to any single
vendor, however, additional time may be granted to all vendors when the University
determines that circumstances require it. FAXED OR E-MAIL PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE
ACCEPTED.
2.9 Proposal Envelope: The signed proposal should be returned in an envelope or package,
sealed and identified as follows:
2.11 Proposal Understanding: By submitting a proposal, the vendor agrees and assures that the
specifications are adequate, and the vendor accepts the terms and conditions herein. Any
exceptions should be noted in your response.
2.12 Costs of Preparation: Vendor assumes all costs of preparation of the proposal
and any presentations necessary to the proposal process.
2.14 Proposal Validity: Unless specified otherwise, all proposals shall be valid for sixty (60) days
from the due date of the proposal.
2.15 Errors: Proposals may be withdrawn or amended by vendors at any time prior to the proposal
opening. After the proposal opening, proposals may not be amended. If a significant mistake
has been made by an apparent low vendor, the vendor will be given the option of selling at
the price given or withdrawing the proposal. If an extension error has been made, the unit
price will prevail.
SECTION THREE
3.0 GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
3.2 Contract Documents: If a separate contract is not written, the Contract entered into by the
parties shall consist of the RFP, the signed proposal submitted by the Contractor, the
specifications including all modifications thereof, and a purchase order, all of which shall be
referred to collectively as the Contract Documents.
3.3 Contract Modification and Amendment: The parties may adjust the specific terms of this
Contract (except for pricing) where circumstances beyond the control of either party require
modification or amendment. Any modification or amendment proposed by the Contractor
must be in writing to the University of Southern Maine, Facilities Management Office. Any
agreed upon modification or amendment must be in writing and signed by both parties.
3.4 Contract Term: The Generator and Transfer Switch, as specified, shall be delivered to the
University of Southern Maine, Gorham Campus on or before June 17, 2013. The vendor
agrees to pay liquidated damages to the University of Southern Maine in the amount of
$825.00/Day for damages incurred by the University due to the Vendor’s failure to deliver the
equipment within the contract time.
3.5 Contract Validity: In the event one or more clauses of the Contract are declared invalid,
void, unenforceable or illegal, that shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of
the Contract.
3.6 Non-Waiver of Defaults: Any failure of the University to enforce or require the strict keeping
and performance of any of the terms and conditions of this Contract shall not constitute a
waiver of such terms, conditions, or rights.
3.7 Clarification of Responsibilities: If the Vendor needs clarification of or deviation from the
terms of the Contract, it is the Vendor's responsibility to obtain written clarification or
approval from the Contract Administrator.
2.8 Litigation: This Contract and the rights and obligations of the parties hereunder shall be
governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Maine without
reference to its conflicts of laws principles. The Vendor agrees that any litigation, action or
proceeding arising out of this Contract, shall be instituted in a state court located in the State
of Maine.
3.9 Indemnification (Vendor): The Vendor agrees to be responsible for, and to protect, save
harmless, and indemnify the University and its employees from and against all loss,
damage, cost and expense (including attorney's fees) suffered or sustained by the
University or for which the University may be held or become liable by reason of injury
(including death) to persons or property or other causes whatsoever, in connection with the
operations of the Vendor under this agreement.
3.10 Assignment: Neither party of the Contract shall assign the Contract without the prior written
consent of the other, nor shall the Vendor assign any money due or to become due without
the prior written consent of the University.
3.11 Equal Opportunity: In the execution of the Contract, the Vendor and all sub vendors
agree, consistent with University policy, not to discriminate on the grounds of race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, including transgender status or gender expression,
national origin or citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran’s
status and to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities
upon request. The University encourages the employment of individuals with disabilities.
3.12 Sexual Harassment: The University is committed to providing a positive environment for all
students and staff. Sexual harassment, whether intentional or not, undermines the quality of
this educational and working climate. The University thus has a legal and ethical
responsibility to ensure that all students and employees can learn and work in an
environment free of sexual harassment. Consistent with the state and federal law, this right
to freedom from sexual harassment was defined as University policy by the Board of
Trustees.
Failure to comply with this policy could result in termination of this Contract without advance
notice. Further information regarding this policy is available from the Office of Equity and
Compliance, 209 Deering Avenue, Portland, ME, (207) 780-5510, darylmc@usm.maine.edu
3.13 Contractor’s Liability Insurance: During the term of this agreement, the Vendor
shall maintain the following insurance:
The University of Maine System shall be named as Additional Insured on the Commercial
General Liability insurance.
Certificates of Insurance for all of the above insurance shall be filed with:
University of Southern Maine
Facilities Management
25 Bedford Street
Portland, Maine 04104
Certificates shall be filed prior to the date of performance under this Agreement. Said
certificates, in addition to proof of coverage, shall contain the standard Acord statement
pertaining to written notification in the event of cancellation, with a thirty (30) day
notification period.
3.15 Payments: Payment will be upon submittal of an invoice to the University by the Vendor on a
Net 30 basis unless discount terms are offered. Invoices must include a purchase order
number. The University is using several, preferred methods of payment: PCard (Visa); Bank
of America’s ePayables and PayMode electronic payment systems. Please indicate your
ability to accept payment via any or all of these methods.
3.16 Delivery: on or before June 17, 2013- The Vendor will have the complete responsibility for the
equipment until it delivered and unloaded to the University of Southern Maine –Gorham
Campus. Final location to be determined, at which point it will be turned over to the installing
contractor. All transportation and unloading arrangements to the University will be the
responsibility of the Vendor. Refer to section 1.2 of the Specifications.
SECTION FOUR
SPECIFICATIONS
263213- Natural Gas Generator
263600- Transfer Switches
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MAINE NATURAL GAS GENERATOR SET
CHP GORHAM BOILER REPLACEMENT
PROJECT #: 2013-003
SECTION 263213
PRE-PURCHASE SPECIFICATION
PART 1 - GENERAL
A. Provide natural gas engine generator set for optional standby service, as shown on the
Drawings and in conformance with this Section.
A. Contract Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and
Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.
1. Division 26 Section “Transfer Switches” for transfer switches including sensors and
relays to initiate automatic starting and stopping signals for engine-generator sets.
A. Equipment Vendor:
B. Electrical Contractor:
1.4 SUMMARY
A. This Section includes packaged engine-generator sets for standby power supply with the
following features:
1. Natural Gas engine.
2. Generator
3. Generator set control panel
4. Engine starting battery with charger
5. Engine coolant heater
6. Engine exhaust silencer
7. Unit-mounted cooling system.
8. Remote-mounting control and monitoring.
9. Weatherproof sound-attenuated enclosure.
10. Remote annunciator
11. Remote stop switch
1.5 DEFINITIONS
1. Generator: commonly used term for a rotating three phase brushless alternator with
60Hz output voltage
2. Generator set: a complete assembly of engine and generator set components capable of
generating electricity
3. Operational Bandwidth: The total variation from the lowest to highest value of a
parameter over the range of conditions indicated, expressed as a percentage of the
nominal value of the parameter.
4. Steady-State Voltage Modulation: The uniform cyclical variation of voltage within
the operational bandwidth, expressed in Hertz or cycles per second.
1.6 QUALIFICATIONS
Enclosures
19. UL 508 Industrial Control Equipment
20. UL 1066 Standard for Low-Voltage AC and DC Power Circuit Breakers Used in
Enclosures
21. NFPA 37 Standard for the Installation and Use of Stationary Combustion Engines and
Gas Turbines
22. NFPA 110 Standard for Emergency and Standby Power Systems - requirements for
Level 2 EPSS.
23. EPA 2005 New Source Performance Standards.
1.8 SUBMITTALS
B. Product Data: Provided by the equipment vendor for each type of packaged engine generator
indicated. Include rated capacities, operating characteristics, and furnished specialties and
accessories. In addition, include the following:
C. Shop Drawings: The equipment vendor shall provide detailed equipment assemblies and
indicate dimensions, weights, loads, required clearances, method of field assembly,
components, and location and size of each field connection.
1. Dimensioned outline plan and elevation drawings of engine-generator set and other
components specified.
2. Design Calculations: Signed and sealed by a qualified professional engineer.
Calculate requirements for selecting vibration isolators and seismic restraints and for
designing vibration isolation bases.
3. Vibration Isolation Base Details: Signed and sealed by a qualified professional
engineer. Detail fabrication, including anchorages and attachments to structure and to
supported equipment. Include base weights.
4. Wiring Diagrams: Power, signal, and control wiring.
1. Basis for Certification: Indicate whether withstand certification is based on actual test
of assembled components or on calculation.
a. The term "withstand" means "the unit will remain in place without separation of
any parts from the device when subjected to the seismic forces specified."
H. Operation and Maintenance Data: Prepared by the Equipment Vendor for packaged engine
generators to include in emergency, operation, and maintenance manuals. In addition,
include the following:
1. List of tools and replacement items recommended to be stored at Project for ready
access. Include part and drawing numbers, current unit prices, and source of supply.
A. Source Limitations: Obtain packaged generator sets and auxiliary components through one
source from a single manufacturer.
E. Comply with NFPA 110 requirements for Level 2 emergency power supply system.
G. Engine Exhaust Emissions: Comply with applicable state and local government regulations
in effect at the project location.
H. Noise Emission: Comply with applicable state and local government requirements
applicable to sound emitted by generator set including engine, engine exhaust, engine
cooling-air intake and discharge, and other components of installation.
I. Compliance Statement: The Equipment Vendor shall include a Compliance Statement, at the
time of Bid, listing each Specification Section stating paragraph-by-paragraph compliance
with the Specification, and proposed nonconformities. Provide short description of minor
nonconformities, and detailed explanation of other nonconformities.
1.11 COORDINATION
A. The Electrical Contractor shall coordinate size and location of concrete bases for package
engine generators. Cast anchor-bolt inserts into bases.
1.12 WARRANTY
A. Equipment Vendor to furnish extra materials described below that match products installed
and that are packaged with protective covering for storage and identified with labels
describing contents.
1. Fuses: One for every 10 of each type and rating, but no fewer than six of each.
2. Indicator Lamps: Two for each type used.
3. Filters: Two sets each of lubricating oil, fuel, and combustion-air filters.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 MANUFACTURERS
A. Manufacturers:
D. Generator-Set Performance:
1. Oversizing generator compared with the rated power output of the engine is
permissible to meet specified performance.
2.3 ENGINE
1. Filter and Strainer: Rated to remove 90 percent of particles 5 micrometers and smaller
while passing full flow.
2. Thermostatic Control Valve: Control flow in system to maintain optimum oil
temperature. Unit shall be capable of full flow and is designed to be fail-safe.
3. Crankcase Drain: Arranged for complete gravity drainage to an easily removable
container with no disassembly and without use of pumps, siphons, special tools, or
appliances.
a. Carburetor.
b. Secondary Gas Regulators: One for each fuel type.
c. Fuel-Shutoff Solenoid Valves: One for each fuel source.
F. Coolant Jacket Heater: Electric-immersion type, factory installed in coolant jacket system.
H. Cooling System: Closed loop, liquid cooled, with radiator factory mounted on engine-
generator-set mounting frame and integral engine-driven coolant pump.
a. Rating: 50-psig maximum working pressure with coolant at 180 deg F, and
noncollapsible under vacuum.
b. End Fittings: Flanges or steel pipe nipples with clamps to suit piping and
equipment connections.
J. Air-Intake Filter: Heavy-duty, engine-mounted air cleaner with replaceable dry-filter element
and "blocked filter" indicator.
K. Starting System: 12V DC from battery with negative ground and including the following
items:
C. Configuration: Operating and safety indications, protective devices, basic system controls,
and engine gages shall be grouped in a common control and monitoring panel mounted on
the generator set. Mounting method shall isolate the control panel from generator-set
vibration.
1. AC voltmeter.
2. AC ammeter.
3. AC frequency meter.
E. Supporting Items: Include sensors, transducers, terminals, relays, and other devices and
include wiring required to support specified items. Locate sensors and other supporting
items on engine or generator, unless otherwise indicated.
F. Remote Generator Control Panel: Provide a remote control panel that can interface with the
generator mounted control panel, ATS, and provide connection to data link. The panel shall
have the following features:
1. Digital Display with keypad
2. Comply with NFPA 110 Common Alarm requirements
3. Remote Start/Stop
4. Transfer Load from Normal to Emergency source and back
G. Connection to Data Link: A separate terminal block, factory wired to Form C dry contacts,
for each alarm and status indication is reserved for connections for data-link transmission of
indications to remote data terminals.
H. Remote Emergency-Stop Switch: Flush; wall mounted, unless otherwise indicated; and
labeled. Push button shall be protected from accidental operation.
B. Drive: Generator shaft shall be directly connected to engine shaft. Exciter shall be rotated
integrally with generator rotor.
C. Electrical Insulation: Class H, operated within Class H limits for temperature rise.
D. Stator-Winding Leads: Brought out to terminal box to permit future reconnection for other
voltages if required.
E. Construction shall prevent mechanical, electrical, and thermal damage due to vibration,
overspeed up to 125 percent of rating, and heat during operation at 110 percent of rated
capacity.
F. Enclosure: Dripproof.
1. Adjusting rheostat on control and monitoring panel shall provide plus or minus 5
percent adjustment of output-voltage operating band.
I. Strip Heater: Thermostatically controlled unit arranged to maintain stator windings above
dew point.
J. Windings: Two-thirds pitch stator winding and fully linked amortisseur winding.
B. Steel enclosure shall be provided by the generator set Supplier and shall comply with the
following:
1. The enclosure shall consist of a roof, two sidewalls, two end walls, and fuel tank base,
incorporating welded and bolted steel frame construction and application-specific
acoustic insulation, lining and air handling equipment designed to provide the
specified level of sound attenuation.
2. Shell: 12 gauge minimum galvanized steel, degreased, primed and painted inside and
outside with color as selected by the Owner.
3. Roof: one piece, welded.
4. Thermo-acoustic insulation shall be installed on the interior roof and wall panels of a
weight and thickness consistent with the specified level of noise reduction. The
insulation shall be covered with perforated 22 gauge galvanized steel interior lining for
the purpose of protecting the insulating medium as well as allowing noise to permeate
the absorptive material.
2.8 FINISHES
A. Indoor and Outdoor Enclosures and Components: Manufacturer's standard finish over
corrosion-resistant pretreatment and compatible primer.
A. Prototype Testing: Factory test engine-generator set using same engine model, constructed
of identical or equivalent components and equipped with identical or equivalent accessories.
1. Tests: Comply with NFPA 110, Level 1 Energy Converters and with IEEE 115.
B. Project-Specific Equipment Tests: Before shipment, factory test engine-generator set and
other system components and accessories manufactured specifically for this Project. Perform
tests at rated load and power factor. Include the following tests:
1. Test components and accessories furnished with installed unit that are not identical to
those on tested prototype to demonstrate compatibility and reliability.
2. Full load run.
3. Maximum power.
4. Voltage regulation.
5. Transient and steady-state governing.
6. Single-step load pickup.
7. Safety shutdown.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION
1. Examine areas, equipment bases, and conditions, with Installer present, for
compliance with requirements for installation and other conditions affecting packaged
engine-generator performance.
2. Examine roughing-in of piping systems and electrical connections. Verify actual
locations of connections before packaged engine-generator installation.
3. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.
A. The Electrical Contractor shall coordinate dimensional requirements for concrete bases,
inserts, and stub-ups with generator set manufacturer.
A. The Equipment Vendor shall deliver, store, and handle generator sets and accessories in
accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
B. The Equipment Vendor is responsible for all shipping and insurance costs to the jobsite.
3.4 INSTALLATION
B. The Electrical Contractor shall install packaged engine generator to provide access, without
removing connections or accessories, for periodic maintenance.
C. The Electrical Contractor shall install packaged engine generator with elastomeric isolator
pads having a minimum deflection of 1 inch on 4-inch- high concrete base. Secure sets to
anchor bolts installed in concrete bases.
D. Electrical Wiring: The Electrical Contractor shall install electrical devices furnished by
equipment manufacturers but not specified to be factory mounted.
3.5 CONNECTIONS
3.6 IDENTIFICATION
A. The Electrical Contractor shall coordinate the system components with the owner.
A. The Electrical Contractor shall follow the instructions of the factory-authorized service
representative during startup.
C. The Electrical Contractor shall complete installation and startup checks according to
manufacturer's written instructions.
3.9 DEMONSTRATION
1. Coordinate this training with training for transfer switches and transfer switchgear.
SECTION 263600
PRE-PURCHASE SPECIFICATION
TRANSFER SWITCHES
PART 1 - GENERAL
A. Provide Automatic Transfer Switch with Bypass/Isolation Switch as shown on the Drawings and
in conformance with this Section.
A. Contract Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary
Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.
A. Equipment Vendor:
1. Equipment manufacturer contracted by the University to fabricate and supply the
specified equipment. Additional responsibilities include equipment submittals,
factory testing, delivery of the equipment to the jobsite, field inspections upon arrival
at the jobsite, supervision of all pre-functional testing procedures, training and
additional activities as listed in this specification.
B. Electrical Contractor:
1. Installation contractor contracted by the University to install and integrate the
specified equipment for the project. Additional responsibilities include inspection of
the equipment upon arrival to the job site, coordination of the equipment delivery,
off loading and final placement of the equipment, protection of equipment between
off loading and final placement, field installed wiring, switchgear control wiring
verification, assistance in all pre-functional & functional testing procedures,
assistance in switchgear as-built submittals, preparation of field as-built drawings
and additional activities as listed in this specification.
1.4 SUMMARY
A. This Section includes transfer switches rated 600 V and less, including the following:
1.5 SUBMITTALS
B. Product Data: The equipment vendor shall provide product data for each type of product
indicated. Include rated capacities, weights, operating characteristics, furnished specialties, and
accessories.
C. Shop Drawings: The equipment vendor shall provide dimensioned plans, elevations, sections, and
details showing minimum clearances, conductor entry provisions, gutter space, installed features
and devices, and material lists for each switch specified.
1. Basis for Certification: Indicate whether withstand certification is based on actual test of
assembled components or on calculation.
a. The term "withstand" means "the unit will remain in place without separation of any
parts from the device when subjected to the seismic forces specified."
2. Dimensioned Outline Drawings of Equipment Unit: Identify center of gravity and locate
and describe mounting and anchorage provisions.
3. Detailed description of equipment anchorage devices on which the certification is based
and their installation requirements.
G. Operation and Maintenance Data: Prepared by the equipment vendor for each type of product to
include in emergency, operation, and maintenance manuals. In addition, include the following:
A. Manufacturer Qualifications: Maintain a service center capable of providing training, parts, and
emergency maintenance repairs within a response period of less than eight hours from time of
notification.
B. Source Limitations: Obtain automatic transfer switch, bypass/isolation switch, and remote
annunciator and control panel through one source from a single manufacturer.
C. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70,
Article 100, by a testing agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, and marked for
intended use.
D. Compliance Statement: The Equipment Vendor shall include a Compliance Statement, at the time
of Bid, listing each Specification Section stating paragraph-by-paragraph compliance with the
Specification, and proposed nonconformities. Provide short description of minor nonconformities,
and detailed explanation of other nonconformities.
1. Notify Owner no fewer than two days in advance of proposed interruption of electrical
service.
2. Do not proceed with interruption of electrical service without Owner's written permission.
1.8 COORDINATION
A. Coordinate size and location of concrete bases. Cast anchor-bolt inserts into bases.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 MANUFACTURERS
A. Indicated Current Ratings: The transfer switch shall be rated at 600A continuous current.
C. Solid-State Controls: Repetitive accuracy of all settings shall be plus or minus 2 percent or better
over an operating temperature range of minus 20 to plus 70 deg C.
G. Neutral Terminal: Solid and fully rated, unless otherwise indicated. The neutral shall be switched
with the 3 phase poles, i.e. 4 pole switch.
H. Heater: Equip switches with an internal heater. Provide thermostat within enclosure to control
heater.
I. Annunciation, Control, and Programming Interface Components: Devices at transfer switches for
communicating with remote programming devices, annunciator and control panels shall have
communication capability matched with remote device.
J. Factory Wiring: Train and bundle factory wiring and label, consistent with Shop Drawings, either
by color-code or by numbered or lettered wire and cable tape markers at terminations.
1. Designated Terminals: Pressure type, suitable for types and sizes of field wiring indicated.
2. Power-Terminal Arrangement and Field-Wiring Space: Suitable for top, side, or bottom
entrance of feeder conductors as indicated.
3. Control Wiring: Equipped with lugs suitable for connection to terminal strips.
K. Enclosures: General-purpose NEMA 250, Type 3R, complying with NEMA ICS 6 and UL 508,
unless otherwise indicated.
C. Manual Switch Operation: Under load, with door closed and with either or both sources
energized. Transfer time is same as for electrical operation. Control circuit automatically
disconnects from electrical operator during manual operation.
D. Digital Communication Interface: Matched to capability of remote annunciator and control panel.
E. In-Phase Monitor: Factory-wired, internal relay controls transfer so it occurs only when the two
sources are synchronized in phase. Relay compares phase relationship and frequency difference
between normal and emergency sources and initiates transfer when both sources are within 15
electrical degrees, and only if transfer can be completed within 60 electrical degrees. Transfer is
initiated only if both sources are within 2 Hz of nominal frequency and 70 percent or more of
nominal voltage.
A. Undervoltage Sensing for Each Phase of Normal Source: Sense low phase-to-ground voltage on
each phase. Pickup voltage shall be adjustable from 85 to 100 percent of nominal, and dropout
voltage is adjustable from 75 to 98 percent of pickup value. Factory set for pickup at 90 percent
and dropout at 85 percent.
B. Adjustable Time Delay: For override of normal-source voltage sensing to delay transfer and
engine start signals. Adjustable from zero to six seconds, and factory set for one second.
C. Voltage/Frequency Lockout Relay: Prevent premature transfer to generator. Pickup voltage shall
be adjustable from 85 to 100 percent of nominal. Factory set for pickup at 90 percent. Pickup
frequency shall be adjustable from 90 to 100 percent of nominal. Factory set for pickup at 95
percent.
D. Time Delay for Retransfer to Normal Source: Adjustable from 0 to 30 minutes, and factory set for
10 minutes to automatically defeat delay on loss of voltage or sustained undervoltage of
emergency source, provided normal supply has been restored.
1. Normal Power Supervision: Green LED light with nameplate engraved "Normal Source
Available."
2. Emergency Power Supervision: Red LED light with nameplate engraved "Emergency
Source Available."
H. Auxiliary Contacts: Two normally open, single-pole, double-throw contacts for each switch
position, rated 10 A at 240-V ac.
I. Transfer Override Switch: Overrides automatic retransfer control so automatic transfer switch
will remain connected to emergency power source regardless of condition of normal source. Pilot
light indicates override status.
J. Engine Starting Contacts: One isolated and normally closed, and one isolated and normally open;
rated 10 A at 32-V dc minimum.
K. Engine Shutdown Contacts: Instantaneous; shall initiate shutdown sequence at remote engine-
generator controls after retransfer of load to normal source.
L. Engine Shutdown Contacts: Time delay adjustable from zero to five minutes, and factory set for
five minutes. Contacts shall initiate shutdown at remote engine-generator controls after retransfer
of load to normal source.
1. Exerciser Transfer Selector Switch: Permits selection of exercise with and without load
transfer.
2. Push-button programming control with digital display of settings.
3. Integral battery operation of time switch when normal control power is not available.
B. Description: Manual type, arranged to select and connect either source of power directly to load,
isolating transfer switch from load and from both power sources. Include the following features
for each combined automatic transfer switch and bypass/isolation switch:
1. Means to lock bypass/isolation switch in the position that isolates transfer switch with an
arrangement that permits complete electrical testing of transfer switch while isolated.
While isolated, interlocks prevent transfer-switch operation, except for testing or
maintenance.
2. Drawout Arrangement for Transfer Switch: Provide physical separation from live parts and
accessibility for testing and maintenance operations.
3. Bypass/Isolation Switch Current, Voltage, Closing, and Short-Circuit Withstand Ratings:
Equal to or greater than those of associated automatic transfer switch, and with same phase
arrangement and number of poles.
4. Contact temperatures of bypass/isolation switches shall not exceed those of automatic
transfer-switch contacts when they are carrying rated load.
5. Operability: Constructed so load bypass and transfer-switch isolation can be performed by
1 person in no more than 2 operations in 15 seconds or less.
6. Legend: Manufacturer's standard legend for control labels and instruction signs shall
describe operating instructions.
7. Maintainability: Fabricate to allow convenient removal of major components from front
without removing other parts or main power conductors.
A. Functional Description: Remote annunciator panel shall annunciate conditions for indicated
transfer switches. Annunciation shall include the following:
B. Annunciator Panel: LED-lamp type with audible signal and silencing switch.
2.7 FINISHES
A. Factory test and inspect components, assembled switches, and associated equipment. Ensure
proper operation. Check transfer time and voltage, frequency, and time-delay settings for
compliance with specified requirements. Perform dielectric strength test complying with
NEMA ICS 1.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 INSTALLATION
A. Design each fastener and support to carry load indicated by seismic requirements and according to
seismic-restraint details. Installation shall meet requirements of seismic design category B.
1. Concrete Bases: 4 inches high, reinforced, with chamfered edges. Extend base no more
than 4 inches in all directions beyond the maximum dimensions of switch, unless otherwise
indicated or unless required for seismic support.
C. Annunciator and Control Panel Mounting: Flush in wall, unless otherwise indicated.
E. Set field-adjustable intervals and delays, relays, and engine exerciser clock.
3.2 CONNECTIONS
A. Wiring to Remote Components: Match type and number of cables and conductors to control and
communication requirements of transfer switches as recommended by manufacturer. Increase
raceway sizes at no additional cost to Owner if necessary to accommodate required wiring.
C. Report results of tests and inspections in writing. Record adjustable relay settings and measured
insulation and contact resistances and time delays. Attach a label or tag to each tested component
3.4 DEMONSTRATION
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Vendors shall ensure that all information required herein is submitted with the proposal. All
information provided should be verifiable by documentation requested by the University.
Failure to provide all information, inaccuracy or misstatement may be sufficient cause for
rejection of the proposal or rescission of an award. Vendors are encouraged to provide any
additional information describing operational abilities. Responses to each requirement
below should be in order and clearly marked with the section number to which they
respond.
5.1 Equipment: All equipment offered and priced below shall meet or exceed the
specifications shown in Section Four above.
5.2 Pricing: As described in paragraph 2.1 above, the University is seeking proposals
for Generator and Transfer Switch pre-purchase.
5.3 Having carefully examined the specifications contained therein for the Generator and Transfer
Switch, we the undersigned propose to furnish and deliver to the site and unload, the Generator and
Transfer Switch, equipment and materials necessary for and reasonably incidental to the delivery of this
contract for the sum of
Dollars ($ )
________________________________________________________________(written dollars)
This proposal must be accompanied by a copy of the appropriate certifications and proposal
submittals as delineated in the specifications.
SIGNATURE PAGE
COMPANY NAME:
By:
(Signature)
(Print Name)
(Title)
(Phone)
(Cell Phone)
(E-mail Address)
(Date)