HomeMy WebLinkAboutBID - 5424 LP SWITCHES PADMOUNT CERTIFIED CONFIRMATIONAdmi strative Services
Purchasing Division
City of Fort Collins CITY OF FORT COLLINS
ADDENDUM No. 1
September 27, 1999
SPECIFICATIONS AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
Description of Bid #5424, SWITCH, PADMOUNT, 2-WAY
OPENING DATE 2 00 p m (our clock) October 13, 1999
To all prospective bidders under the specifications and contract documents described above, the
following changes are hereby made
The name of the Bid is changed to - SWITCH, PADMOUNT, 4-WAY
A corrected Bid Proposal is attached for use in submitting your bid
RECEIPT OF THIS ADDENDUM MUST BE ACKNOWLEDGED BY A WRITTEN STATEMENT
ENCLOSED WITH THE BID/QUOTE STATING THAT THIS ADDENDUM HAS BEEN RECEIVED.
256 W Mountain Avenue • PO Box 580 • Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 • (970) 221-6775 • FAX (970) 221-6707
CITY OF FORT COLLINS
LIGHT AND POWER DEPARTMENT
P O BOX 580
FORT COLLINS, CO 80521
SPECIFICATION NO 367-303
TITLE THREE PHASE DEADFRONT PAD -MOUNTED
SF6 INSULATED SWITCHGEAR WITH TWO
SWITCHED WAYS AND TWO VACUUM
INTERRUPTER PROTECTED TAPS
APPROVED BY �ifh
Tim M Sagen
Standards Engineering Manager
DATE 9/23/99
REVISED 9/23199
City of Fort Collins
Light and Power Department
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I General
1 01 General Description
1 02 Switch Configuration
103 Ratings
1 04 Certification of Ratings. ...
1 05 Compliance with Standards and Codes
II Construction.
201 SIT,-GasInsulation
202 Gas -Tight Tank
203 Gas -Tight Tank Finish
204 Viewing Windows
205 High -Voltage Bus
206 Provisions for Grounding
207 Terminations ....
208 Bushings and Bushing Wells
III Basic Components
3 01 Load -Interrupter Switches
3 02 Fault Interrupters
3 03 Operating Mechanisms
3 05 Voltage indication with provisions for low -voltage phasing
IV Switchgear Style
401 Pad -Mounted Style
V Labeling
501 Hazard -Alerting Signs
502 Nameplates, Ratings Labels. and Connection Diagrams
VL Accessories
601 Adapter Cable
602 Software
Three Phase Padmount
Switchgear Specification
September23, 1999
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City of Fort Collins
Light and Power Department
Three Phase Padmount
Switchgear Specification
September 23, 1999
I. General
1 01 General Description
The swrtchgear shall conform to this specification and shall consist of a gas -tight tank containing
SF6 gas, load -interrupter switches and resettable vacuum fault interrupters with visible open gaps
and integral visible grounds, and a microprocessor -based overcurrent control Construction shall
be deadfront Load -interrupter switch terminals and fault -interrupter terminals shall be equipped
with 600 amp ANSUIEEE 386 bushings to interface with conventional elbow style connectors
Manual operating mechanisms and viewing windows shall be located on the opposite side of the
tank from the bushings and bushing wells so that operating personnel will not be required to
perform any routine operations in close proximity to high -voltage elbows and cables Switch shall
be slipped factory filled with SF6 gas conforming to ASTM D2472
102 Switch Configuration
Each switch shall be in accordance with Figure 1 and shall have two three phase load switch ways
and two vacuum interrupter tapped ways with field selectable single or three phase electronic trip
Figure 1 One -line Diagram
103 Ratings
The ratings for the integrated swrtchgear shall be as designated below
Frequency, Hz 60
kV, Maximum 15 5
kV, BIL 95
Main Bus Continuous, Amperes 600
30 /-SUS
tu.
City of Fort Collins
Light and Power Department
Three -Pole Load -Interrupter Switches
Continuous, Amperes
Load Dropping, Amperes
Ten -Tune Duty -Cycle Fault -Closing,
Amperes RMS Symmetrical
Amperes, Peak
Fault Interrupters
Continuous, Amperes
Load Dropping, Amperes
Ten -Time Duty -Cycle Fault Interrupting,
Amperes RMS Symmetrical
Ten -Time Duty -Cycle Fault -Closing,
Amperes RMS Symmetrical
Amperes, Peak
Short -Circuit Rating
Amperes, RMS Symmetrical
Three Phase Padmount
Switchgear Specification
September 23, 1999
600
600
12,500
32,500
600
600
12,500
12,500
32,500
12,500
1 04 Certification of Ratings
(a) The manufacturer of the swrtchgear shall be completely and solely responsible for the
performance of the load -interrupter switch and fault interrupter as well as the complete
integrated assembly as rated
(b) The manufacturer shall furnish certification of ratings of the load -interrupter switch, fault
interrupter, and the integrated swrtchgear assembly consisting of switches and fault
interrupters in combination with the gas -tight tank
1 05 Compliance with Standards and Codes
The swrtchgear shall conform to or exceed the applicable requirements of the following standards
and codes
(a) The applicable portions of ANSI C57 12 28, covering enclosure integrity for pad -mounted
equipment
(b) The applicable portions of ANSI 07 71, ANSI C37 72, ANSI C37 73, IEC 56, and
IEC 265-1 (Class A), which specify test procedures and sequences for the load -interrupter
switches, fault interrupters, and the complete swrtchgear assembly
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Light and Power Department
Three Phase Padmount
Switchgear Specification
September 23, 1999
H. Construction
201 SF6 -Gas Insulation
(a) The SF6 gas shall conform to ASTM D2472
(b) The switchgear shall be filled with SF6 gas to a pressure of 7 psig at 68' F
(c) The gas -tight tank shall be evacuated prior to filling with SF6 gas to minimize moisture in
the tank
(d) The switchgear shall withstand system voltage at a gas pressure of 0 psig at 68' F
(e) A gas -fill valve shall be provided
(f) A temperature -compensated pressure gauge shall be provided that is color coded to show
the operating range The gauge shall be mounted inside the gas -tight tank (visible through
a large viewing window) to provide consistent pressure readings regardless of the altitude
at the installation site
202 Gas -Tight Tank
(a) The tank shall be submersible and shall be capable of withstanding a minimum of 15 psig
internal pressure, 14 psig external pressure and 10 feet of water over the base,
(b) The tank shall be of welded construction and shall be made of 7-gauge mild steel
(c) A means of lifting the tank shall be provided
203 Gas -Tight Tank Finish
(a) To remove oils and dirt, to form a chemically and anodically neutral conversion coating to
improve the finish -to -metal bond, and to retard underfihn propagation of corrosion, mild -
steel surfaces shall undergo a thorough pretreatment process comprised of a fully
automated system of cleaning, rinsing, phosphatizing, sealing, drying, and cooling, before
any protective coatings are applied By utilizing an automated pretreatment process, the
mild -steel surfaces of the gas -tight tank shall receive a highly consistent thorough
treatment, eliminating fluctuations in reaction tune, reaction temperature, and chemical
concentrations
(b) After pretreatment, protective coatings shall be applied that shall help resist corrosion and
protect the mild -steel surfaces of the gas -tight tank To establish the capability to resist
corrosion and protect the mild steel, representative test specimens coated by the
manufacturer's firushmg system shall satisfactorily pass the following tests
(1) 1500 hours of exposure to salt -spray testing per ASTM B 117 with
(1) Underfilm corrosion not to extend more than 1/32" from the scribe as
evaluated per ASTM D 1645, Procedure A, Method 2 (scraping), and
(u) Loss of adhesion from bare metal not to extend more than 1/8" from the
scribe
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City of Fort Collins
Light and Power Department
Three Phase Padmount
Switchgear Specification
September 23, 1999
(2) 1000 hours of humidity testing per ASTM D 4585 using the Cleveland
Condensing Type Humidity Cabinet with no blistering as evaluated per ASTM D
714
(3) Crosshatch adhesion testing per ASTM D 3359 Method B with no loss of finish
Certified test abstracts substantiating the above capabilities shall be furnished upon
request
(c) The finish shall be inspected for scuffs and scratches Blemishes shall be touched up by
hand to restore the protective integrity of the finish
(d) The finish shall be indoor light gray, satisfying the requirements of ANSI Standard Z55 1
for No 61
204 Viewing Windows
(a) Each load -interrupter switch shall be provided with a large viewing window at least
6 inches by 12 inches to allow visual verification of the switch -blade position (open,
closed, and grounded) while sluning a flashlight on the blades
(b) Each fault interrupter shall be provided with a large viewing window at least 6 inches by
12 inches to allow visual verification of the disconnect -blade position (open, closed, and
grounded) while shmmg a flashlight on the blades
(c) Viewing windows shall be located on the opposite side of the gear from the bushings and
bushing wells so that operating personnel shall not be required to perform any routine
operations in close proximity to high -voltage elbows and cables
(d) A cover shall be provided for each viewing window to prevent operating personnel from
viewing the flash which may occur during switching operations
205 High -Voltage Bus
(a) Bus and interconnections shall withstand the stresses associated with short-circuit currents
up through the maximum rating of the switchgear
(b) Before installation of bus, all electrical contact surfaces shall first be prepared by machine
abrading to remove any oxide film Immediately after this operation, the electrical contact
surfaces shall be coated with a uniform coating of an oxide inhibitor and sealant
206 Provisions for Grounding
(a) One''/]-13 ground -connection per way plus one'/-13 tank giound shall be provided on the
gas -tight tank of the switchgear
(b) The ground shall be constructed of stainless steel and welded to the gas -tight tank, and
shall have a short-circuit rating equal to that of the switchgear
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Light and Power Department Switchgear Specification
September 23. 1999
207 Terminations
(a) Terminals for load -interrupter switches shall have 600-ampere bushings
(b) Terminals for fault interrupters shall be equipped with 600-ampere bushings
(c) Bushings rated 600 amperes continuous shall be provided with a threaded stud
(d) Bushings shall be located on one side of the gear to reduce the required operating
clearance
208 Bushings and Bushing Wells
(a) Bushings and bushing wells shall conform to ANSUIEEE Standard 386 (ANSI Standard
C119 2)
(b) Bushings and bushing wells shall include a semiconductrve coating
(c) Bushings and bushing wells shall be mounted in such a, way that the semtconductive
coating is solidly grounded to the gas -tight tank
III. Basic Components
3 01 Load -Interrupter Switches
(a) The three-phase, gang -operated load -interrupter switches shall have a ten -time duty -cycle
fault -closing rating equal to or exceeding the short-circuit rating of the swrtchgear This
rating defines the ability to close the switch ten times against a three-phase fault with
asymmetrical (peak) current in at least one phase equal to the rated value, with the switch
remammng operable and able to carry and interrupt rated current Certified test abstracts
establishing such ratings shall be furnished upon request
(b) The switch shall be provided with an integral ground position that is readily visible
through the viewing window to eliminate the need for cable handling and exposure to high
voltage to ground the equipment
(c) The ground position shall have a ten -tine duty -cycle fault -closing rating
(d) The switch shall be provided with an open position that is readily visible through the
viewing window to eliminate the need for cable handling and exposure to high voltage to
establish a visible gap
(e) The open gaps of the switch shall be sized to allow cable testing through a feedthru
bushing or the back of the elbow
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Light and Power Department
3 02 Fault Interrupters
Three Phase Padmount
Switchg ear Specification
September 23, 1999
(a)
Fault interrupters shall have a ten -tune duty -cycle fault -closing and fault interrupting
rating equal to or exceeding the short-circuit rating of the switchgear This rating defines
the fault interrupter's ability to close ten times against a three-phase fault with
asymmetncal (peak) current in at least one phase equal to the rated value and clear the
resulting fault current, with the interrupter remaining operable and able to carry and
interrupt rated current Certified test abstracts establishing such ratings shall be furnished
(b)
The fault interrupter shall be provided with a disconnect with an integral ground position
that is readily visible through the viewing window to eliminate the need for cable handling
and exposure to high voltage to ground the equipment
(c)
The ground position shall have a ten -time duty -cycle fault -closing rating
(d)
The disconnect shall be provided with an open position that is readily visible through the
viewing window to eliminate the need for cable handling and exposure to high voltage to
establish a visible gap
(e)
The open gaps of the disconnect shall be sized to allow cable testing through a feedthru
bushing or the back of the elbow
(f)
An internal indicator shall be provided for each fault interrupter to show when it is in the
tripped condition The indicator shall be clearly visible through the viewing window
3 03 Operating Mechanisms
(a)
Load -interrupter switches and fault interrupters shall be operated by means of a quick -
make, quick -break mechanism
(b)
The manual handle shall charge the operating mechanism for opening, closing, and
grounding of the switches and fault interrupters
(c)
Operating mechanisms shall be equipped with an operation selector to prevent inadvertent
operation from the closed position directly to the grounded position, or from the grounded
position directly to the closed position The operation selector shall require physical
movement to the proper position to permit the next operation
(d)
Operating shafts shall be padlockable in any position to prevent operation
(e)
The operation selector shall be padlockable to prevent operation to the grounded position
(f)
The operating mechanismn shall indicate switch position, which shall be clearly visible
from the normal operating position
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Light and Power Department
Three Phase Padmount
Switchgear Specification
September 23, 1999
3 04 Overcurrent Control
(a) A microprocessor -based overcurrent control shall be provided to initiate fault interruption
(b) The control shall function correctly at temperatures of - 40°C to + 80°C
(c) The control shall be capable of single -pale or three -pole tripping of each fault interrupter
(d) Control settings shall be field programmable using a personal computer connected via a
data port to the control Manual electronic tripping shall also be possible using a personal
computer The data port shall be accessible from the exterior of the enclosure
(e) The control shall be mounted in a watertight enclosure and shall be removable in the field
without taking the gear out of service
(f) Power and sensing for the control shall be supplied by mtegral current transformers
(g) The minimum total clearing tune (from initiation of the fault to total clearing) for fault
interruption shall be 40 milliseconds (2 4 cycles) at 60 hertz or 44 milliseconds (2 2
cycles) at 50 hertz
(h) The control shall feature tune -current characteristic (TC('-) curves including standard E-
speed, coordinating -speed tap, and coordinating -speed inam curves Coordinating -speed
tap curves shall optimize coordination with load -side weak-link/backup current-hniting
fuse combinations, and coordinating -speed main curves shall optimize coordination with
tap -interrupter curves
(1) The standard E-speed curve shall have phase-overcurrent settings ranging from 25E
through 200E The coordinating -speed tap curve shall have phase-overcurrent and
independent ground-overcurrent settings ranging from 50 amperes through 400 amperes
The coordinating -speed main curve shall have phase-overcurrent and independent ground-
overcuirent settings ranging from 100 amperes through 800 amperes
�) The control shall have instantaneous -trip (1 kA through 8 kA) and definite -time delay
(32 ins through 96 ins) settings to allow tailoring of the coord mating- speed tap and
coordmatmg-speed main curves to the application
3 05 Voltage indication with provisions for low -voltage phasing
(a) Voltage indication with provisions for low -voltage phasing for each load -
interrupter switch and fault interrupter by means of capacitive taps on the bushings
shall be provided to eliminate the need for cable handling and exposure to high
voltage to test the cables for voltage and phasing This feature shall include a
flashing LCD display to indicate the presence of voltage for each phase, and a
solar panel to supply power for testing of the complete voltage -indication circuit
and phasing circuit
(b) The voltage -indication feature shall be mounted on the covers for the viewing
windows on the opposite side of the gear from the bushings and bushing wells so
that operating personnel shall not be required to perform any routine operations in
close proximity to high -voltage elbows and cables
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Light and Power Department Switchgear Specification
September 23, 1999
IV. Switchgear Style
401 Pad -Mounted Style
(a) The gas -tight tank shall be made of 7-gauge minimum mild -steel
(b) Enclosure
(1) The switchgear shall be provided with a tamper resistant weatherproof pad -
mounted enclosure suitable for installation of the gear on a concrete pad
(2) The pad -mounted enclosure shall be separable from the switchgear to allow clear
access to the bushings and bushing wells for cable termination
(3) The basic material shall be 14-gauge minimum hot -rolled, pickled, and oiled steel
sheet
(4) The enclosure shall be provided with removable front and back panels, and hinged
lift -up roof sections for access to the operating and termination compartments
Each roof section shall have a retainer to hold it in the open position Hinge pins
shall be stainless steel
(5) Lift -up roof sections shall overlap the panels and shall have pentahead bolts and
provisions for padlocking that incorporate a means to protect the padlock shackle
from tampering
(6) The base shall consist of continuous 90-degree flanges, turned inward and welded
at the corners, for bolting to the concrete pad
(7) Panel openings shall have 90-degree flanges, facing outward, that shall provide
strength and rigidity as well as deep overlapping between panels and panel
openings to guard against water entry
(8) For bushings rated 600 amperes continuous, the termination compartment shall be
of an adequate depth to accommodate 200 ampere loadbreak elbows or
encapsulated surge arresters mounted on 600-ampere elbows having 200-ampere
interfaces
(9) An instruction manual holder shall be provided
(10) Non-iemovable lifting tabs shall be provided
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CORRECTED BID PROPOSAL
FIRM NAME
CITY OF FORT COLLINS
BID PROPOSAL
BID NO 5424
BID DATE 2 00 p m (our clock) October 13, 1999
WE HEREBY ENTER OUR BID FOR THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS' REQUIREMENTS FOR
SWITCH, PADMOUNT, 4-WAY PER THE BID INVITATION AND ANY REFERENCED
SPECIFICATIONS
QUANTITY DESCRIPTION
5 Ea Switch, padmount, SF6 insulated, 3 phase, 15 5KV, 95KV bil 12 5
KA interrupting rating, two 600A switched ways & two 600A
vacuum interrupter protected taps, integral grounds, field selectable
single or three phase electronic trip, 600A ANSI/IEEE 386 source &
tap bushings, per SPEC NO 367-303, dated 9/23/99
$ Ea $ Total
Mfr Mfr #
Delivery in weeks
Delivery may be a consideration in the award of this bid
Items being bid meet the above specifications without exception
Yes_ No _ If not, please list exceptions, specifying paragraph
reference number, on a separate sheet and attach to your bid
For purposes of warranty and service ONLY approved manufacturers
or distributors authorized by an approved manufacturer to serve the
Fort Collins area may bid
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Light and Power Department
Three Phase Padmount
Switchgear Specification
September 23, 1999
(c) Enclosure Finish
(1) All exterior welded seams shall be filled and sanded smooth for neat appearance
(2) To remove oils and dirt, to form a chemically and anodically neutral conversion
coating to improve the finish -to -metal bond, and to retard underfilm propagation
of corrosion, all surfaces shall undergo a thorough pretreatment process comprised
of a fully automated system of cleaning, rinsing, phosphatizmg, sealing, drying,
and cooling, before any protective coatings are applied By utilizing an automated
pretreatment process, the enclosure shall receive a highly consistent thorough
treatment, eliminating fluctuations in reaction time, reaction temperature, and
chemical concentrations
(3) After pretreatment, protective coatings shall be applied that shall help resist
corrosion and protect the steel enclosure To establish the capability to resist
corrosion and protect the enclosure representative test specimens coated by the
manufacturers finishing system shall satisfactorily pass the following tests
(m) 4000 hours of exposure to salt -spray testing per ASTM B 117 with
(a) Underfilm corrosion not to extend more than 1/32" from the
scribe as evaluated per ASTM D 1645, Procedure A, Method 2
(scraping), and
(b) Loss of adhesion from bare metal not to extend more than 1/8'
from the scribe
(u) 1000 hours of humidity testing per ASTM D 4585 using the Cleveland
Condensing Type Humidity Cabinet with no blistering as evaluated per
ASTM D 714
(in) 500 hours of accelerated weathering testing per ASTM G 53 using lamp
UVB-313 with no chalking as evaluated per ASTM D 659, and no more
than 10% reduction of gloss as evaluated per ASTM D 523
(iv) Crosshatch adhesion testing per ASTM D 3359 Method B with no loss of
finish
(v) 160-inch-pound impact adhesion testing per ASTM D 2794 with no
chipping or cracking
(vm) Oil resistance testing consisting of a 72-hour immersion bath in mineral
oil with no shift in color, no streaking, no blistering, and no loss of
hardness
(vu) 3000 cycles of abrasion testing per ASTM 4060 with no penetration to the
substrate
Certified test abstracts substantiating the above capabilities shall be furnished
upon request
(4) The finish shall be inspected for scuffs and scratches Blemishes shall be touched
up by hand to restore the protective integrity of the finish
(5) The finish shall be olive green, Munsell 7GY3 29/1 5
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Light and Power Department
Three Phase Padmount
Switchgear Specification
September 23, 1999
V. Labeling
5 01 Hazard -Alerting Signs
(a) The exterior of the pad -mounted enclosure (if furnished) shall be provided with
"Warning —Keep Out —Hazardous Voltage Inside —Can Shock, Burn, or Cause Death"
signs
(b) Each unit of swrtchgear shall be provided with a "Danger —Hazardous Voltage —Failure to
Follow These Instructions Will Likely Cause Shock, Burns, or Death" sign The text shall
further indicate that operating personnel must know and obey the employer's work rules,
know the hazards involved, and use proper protective equipment and tools to work on this
equipment
(c) Each unit of swrtchgear shall be provided with a "Danger —Keep Away —Hazardous
Voltage —Will Shock, Burn, or Cause Death" sign
5 02 Nameplates, Ratings Labels, and Connection Diagrams
(a) Each unit of swrtchgear shall be provided with a nameplate indicating the manufacturer's
name, catalog number, model number, date of manufacture, and serial number
(b) Each unit of swrtchgear shall be provided with a ratings label indicating the following
voltage rating, main bus continuous rating, short-circuit rating, fault -interrupter ratings
including interrupting and duty -cycle fault -closing, and load -interrupter switch ratings
including duty -cycle fault -closing and short -time
(c) The pad -mounted enclosure (if furnished) shall be provided with a connection diagram
showing load -interrupter switches, fault interrupters with integral disconnects, and bus
along with the manufacturer's model number
VI. Accessories
601 Adapter Cable
An adapter cable for connecting an overcurrent control to a user -furnished personal computer
(having a 25-pin or 9-put serial communication port) in the field shall be provided
602 Software
Software necessary for programming the
provided
microprocessor -based overcurrent control shall be
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SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTIONS
Prices quoted must remain firm for a 30 day period after the opening date
Freight terms F O B destination freight prepaid All freight charges must be included in pricing
submitted on proposal and not entered as separate pricing
Any discount allowed by Vendor for prompt payment, etc must be reflected in quoted figure,
and not entered as separate pricing
The City reserves the right to accept or reject any and all quotes.
Bidder not responding to the services requested in this bid shall be removed from our
automated listing for Not Applicable
Any questions or inquiries regarding this bid should be directed to
Opal F Dick, CPPO, Senior Buyer
SIGNATURE AND TITLE TYPED OR PRINTED NAME AND TITLE
COMPANY NAME (AREA CODE) TELEPHONE NUMBER/FAX NUMBER
ADDRESS STREET, CITY, STATE, ZIP DATE
Administrative Services
Purchasing Division
City of Fort Collins
INVITATION TO BID
Sealed bids will be received and publicly opened at the office of The Director of Purchasing and Risk
Management, 2561Nest Mountain Avenue, Fort Collins, Colorado 80521, ( P O Box 580, 80522) at
the time and date noted on the bid proposal and/or contract documents
Bids must be received at the Office of the Director prior to the opening time (our clock)
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All bids must be signed by an authorized representative of the company with the legal capacity to
bind the company to the agreement Bids may be withdrawn up to the date and hour set for opening
Once bids have been accepted by the City and opening time has passed, failure to enter into
contract or honor the purchase order will be cause for removal of supplier's name from the city of
Fort Collins' bidders list for a period of twelve months from the date of the opening The City may
also pursue any remedies available at law or in equity Bid prices must be held firm for a period of
forty-five days after bid openings
Submission of a bid l is deemed as acceptance of all terms, conditions and specifications contained
in the City's specifications initially provided to the bidder Any proposed modification must be
accepted in writing by the City prior to award of the bid
Only bids properly received by the Purchasing Department will be accepted
No proposal will be accepted from, or any purchase order awarded, to any person, firm or
corporation in default on any obligation to the City
All bids must be labeled with both the project name and bid number indicated on the bid proposal
Bids must be furnished exclusive of any federal excise tax, wherever applicable
Bidders must be pioperly licensed and secure necessary permits wherever applicable
Vendors not responding to requests for bid shall be removed from our automated listing for the
requested commodities/services
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bid basis, whichever is most beneficial to the City The City reserves the right to accept or reject any
and all bids, and to waive any irregularities or informalities
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financial interest in the sale to the City of any real or personal property, equipment, material, supplies
or services where such officer or employee exercises directly or indirectly any decision -making
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256 W Mountain Avenue • PO Box 580 • Fort Collins, CO 80522-0580 • (970) 221-6775 • FAX (970) 221-6707
Freight Terms Unless otherwise noted, all freight is F O B destination, freight prepaid All freight
charges must be included in prices submitted on proposal
Discounts Any discounts allowed for prompt payment, etc , must be reflected in bid figures and not
entered as separate pricing on the proposal form
Purchasing Restrictions Your authorized signature of this bid assures your firm's compliance with
the Citys purchasing restrictions on cement A copy of the Resolution 91-121 is available for review
in the Purchasing Division or the City Clerk's office
Collusive or Sham Bids Any bid deemed to be collusive or a sham bid will be rejected and reported
to authorities as such Your authorized signature of this bid assures that such bid is genuine and
is not a collusive or sham bid
Bid Results For information regarding results for individual bids send a self-addressed, self -stamped
envelope and a bid tally will be mailed to you
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Ja es B O'Neill, II, CPPO`'
ector of Purchasing & Risk Management
FIRM NAME
CITY OF FORT COLLINS
BID PROPOSAL
BID NO 5424
BID DATE 2 00 p m lour clock) October 13, 1999
WE HEREI3Y ENTER OUR BID FOR THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS' REQUIREMENTS FOR
SWITCH, PADMIOUNT, 2-WAY PER THE BID INVITATION AND ANY REFERENCED
SPECIFICATIONS
QUANTITY DESCRIPTION
5 Ea Switch, padmount, SF6 insulated, 3 phase, 15 5KV, 95KV bil 12 5
KA interrupting rating, two 600A switched ways & two 600A
vacuum interrupter protected taps, integral grounds, field selectable
single or three phase electronic trip, 600A ANSI/IEEE 386 source &
tap bushings, per spec no 367-303, dated 9/23/99
$ Ea $ Total
Mfr Mfr #
Delivery in weeks
Delivery may be a consideration in the award of this bid
Items being bid meet the above specifications without exception
Yes_ No If not, please list exceptions, specifying paragraph
reference number, on a separate sheet and attach to your bid
For purposes of warranty and service ONLY approved manufacturers
or distributors authorized by an approved manufacturer to serve the
Fort Collins area may bid
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SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTIONS
Prices quoted must remain firm for a 30 day period after the opening date
Freight terms F O B destination freight prepaid All freight charges must be included in pricing
submitted on proposal and not entered as separate pricing
Any discount allowed by Vendor for prompt payment, etc must be reflected in quoted figure,
and not entered as separate pricing
The City reserves the right to accept or reject any and all quotes
Bidder not responding to the services requested in this bid shall be removed from our
automated listing for Not Applicable
Any questions or inquiries regarding this bid should be directed to
Opal F Dick, CPPO, Senior Buyer
SIGNATURE AND TITLE TYPED OR PRINTED NAME AND TITLE
COMPANY NAME (AREA CODE) TELEPHONE NUMBER/FAX NUMBER
ADDRESS STREET, CITY, STATE, ZIP DATE
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1 COMMERCIAL DETAILS Purchase Order Term
Invoice Address To ensure prompt Payment mail invoices in duplicate to
City of Fort Collins Accounting Division
P 0 Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
Tax exemptions By statute the City of Fort Collins is exempt from state and local
taxes Our Exemption Number is 98-04502 Federal Excise Tax Exemption
Certificate of Registry 84-6000587 is registered with the Collector of Internal
Revenue, Denver Colorado (Ref Colorado Revised Statutes 1973, Chapter
39-26, 114 (a)
Goods Rejected GOODS REJECTED due 10 failure to meet specifications, either
when shipped or due to defects of damage in transit, may be returned to you for
credit and are not to be replaced except upon receipt of written instructions from
the City of Fort Collins
Inspection GOODS are subject to the City of Fort Collins inspection on arrival
Final Acceptance Receipt of the merchandise, services or equipment in response
to this order can result in authorized payment on the part of the City of Fort
Collins However, it is to be understood that FINAL ACCEPTANCE is dependent
upon completion of all applicable required inspection procedures
Freight Terms Shipments must be F 0 B , City of Fort Collins, 700 Woad St ,
Fort Collins, CO 80522, unless otherwise specified on this order If permission
is given to prepay freight and charge separately, the original freight bill must
accompany invoice Additional charges for packing will not be accepted
Shipment Distance Where manufacturers have distributing points in various parts
of the country, shipment is expected from the nearest distribution point to
destination and excess freight will be deducted from Invoice when shipments are
made from greater distance
Permits Seller shall procure at sellers sole cost all necessary permits, certificates
and licenses required by all applicable laws, regulations, ordinances and rules of
the state, municipality, territory or political subdivision where the work Is
performed, or required by any other duly constituted public authority having
jurisdiction over the work of vendor Seller further agrees to hold the City of Fort
Collins harmless from and against all liability and loss incurred by them by reason
of an asserted or established violation of any such laws, regulations, ordinances,
rules and requirements
Authorization All parties to this contract agree that the representatives are, in
fact, bona fide and possess full and complete authority to and said parties
LIMITATION OF TERMS This Purchase Order expressly limits acceptance to the
terms and conditions stated herein set forth and any supplementary or additional
terms and conditions annexed hereto or incorporated herein by reference Any
additional or different terms and conditions proposed by seller are objected to and
hereby rejected
2 DELIVERY
PLEASE ADVISE PURCHASING AGENT Immediately if you cannot make complete
shipment to arrive on your promised delivery date as noted Time is of the
essence Delivery and performance must be effected within the time stated on
the purchase order and the documents attached hereto No acts of the
Purchasers including, without limitation, acceptance of partial late deliveries, shall
operate as a waiver of this provision In the event of any delay, the Purchaser
shall have, in addition to other legal and equitable remedies, the option of placing
this order elsewhere and holding the Seller liable for damages However, the
Seller shall not be liable for damages as a result of delays due to causes not
reasonably foreseeable which are beyond its reasonable control and without its
fault of negligence, such acts of God, acts of civil or military authorities,
governmental priorities, fires, strikes, flood, epidemics, wars or riots provided
that notice of the conditions causing such delay is given to the Purchaser within
five (5) days of the time when the Seller first received knowledge thereof In the
event of any such delay, the date of delivery shall be extended for the period
equal to the time actually lost by reason of the delay
3 WARRANTY
The Seller warrants that all goods, articles, materials and work covered by this
order will conform with applicable drawings, specifications, samples and/or other
descriptions given, will be fit for the purposes Intended, and performed with the
highest degree of care and competence in accordance with accepted standards
for work of a similar nature The Seller agrees to hold the purchaser harmless
from any loss, damage or expense which the Purchaser may suffer or incur on
account of the Sellers breach of warranty The Seller shall replace, repair or make
good, without cost to the purchaser, any defects or faults arising within one (1)
year or within such longer period of time as may be prescribed by law or by the
terms of any applicable warranty provided by the Seller after the date of
acceptance of the goods furnished hereunder (acceptance not to be unreasonably
delayed) resulting from Imperfect or defective work done or materials furnished
s and Conditions
by the Seller Acceptance or use of goods by the Purchaser shall not constitute
a waiver of any claim under this warranty Except as otherwise provided in this
purchase order, the Sellers liability hereunder shall extend to all damages
proximately caused by the breach of any of the foregoing warranties or
guarantees, but such liability shall in no event include loss of profits or loss of use
NO IMPLIED WARRANTY OR MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR PURPOS
SHALL APPLY
4 CHANGES IN LEGAL TERMS
The Purchaser may make changes to legal terms by written change order
5 CHANGES IN COMMERCIAL TERMS
The Purchaser may make any changes to the terms, other than legal terms,
including additions to or deletions from the quantities originally ordered in the
specifications or drawings, by verbal or written change order If any such chang
affects the amount due or the time of performance hereunder, an equitable
adjustment shall be made
6 TERMINATIONS
The Purchaser may at any time by written change order, terminate this agreemen
as to any or all portions of the goods then not shipped, subject to any equitable
adjustment between the parties as to any work or materials then in progress
provided that the Purchaser shall not be Fable for any claims for anticipated profit
on the uncompleted portion of the goods and/or work, for incidental or
consequential damages, and that no such adjustment be made in favor of the
Seller with respect to any goods which are the Sellers standard stock No such
termination shall relieve the Purchaser or the Seller of any of their obligations a
to any goods delivered hereunder
7 CLAIMS FOR ADJUSTMENT
Any claim for adjustment must be asserted within thirty (30) days from the dot
the change or termmattcn is ordered
8 COMPLIANCE WITH LAW
The Seller warrants that all goods sold hereunder shall have been produced, sold
delivered and furnished in strict compliance with all applicable laws and
regulations to which the goods ate subject The Seller shall execute and deliver
such documents as may be required to effect or evidence compliance All laws an
regulations required to be incorporated in agreements of this character are hereb
incorporated herein by this reference The Seller agrees to indemnify and hold th
Purchaser harmless from all costs and damages suffered by the Purchaser as a
result of the Sellers failure to comply with such law
9 ASSIGNMENT
Neither party shall assign, transfer, or convey this order, or any monies due or t
become due hereunder without the prior written consent of the other party
10 TITLE
The Seller warrants full, clear and unrestricted title to the Purchaser for all
equipment, materials, and items furnished in performance of this agreement, fre
and clear of any and all bens, restrictions, reservations, security interest
encumbrances and claims of others
11 NONWAIVER
Failure of the Purchaser to Insist upon strict performance of the terms and
conditions hereof, failure or delay to exercise any rights or remedies provided
herein or by law, failure to promptly notify the Seller in the event of a breach, th
acceptance of or payment for goods hereunder or approval of the design, shall no
release the Seller of any of the warranties or obligations of this purchase order an
shall not be deemed a waiver of any right of the purchaser to Insist upon strict
performance hereof or any of its rights or remedies as to any such goods,
regardless of when shipped, received or accepted, as to any prior or subsequen
default hereunder, nor shall any purported oral modification or rescission of this
purchase order by the Purchaser operate as a waiver of any of the terms hereof
12 ASSIGNMENT OF ANTITRUST CLAIMS
Seller and the Purchaser recognize that in actual ec c practice, overcharges
resulting from antitrust violations are in fact borne by the Purchaser Theretofore
for good Cause and as consideration for executing this purchase order, the Seller
hereby assigns to the Purchaser any and all claims it may now have or hereafter
acquired under federal or state antitrust laws for such overcharges relating to the
particular goods or services purchased or acquired by the Purchaser pursuant to
this purchase order
13 PURCHASERS PERFORMANCE OF SELLERS OBLIGATIONS
If the Purchaser directs the Seller to correct nonconforming or defective goods
by a date to be agreed upon by the Purchaser and the Seller, and the Seller
thereafter indicates its inability or unwillingness to comply, the Purchaser may
cause the work to be performed by the most expeditious means available to it,
and the Seller shall pay all costs associated with such work
The Seller shall release the Purchaser and its contractors of any tier from all
liability and claims of any nature resulting from the performance of such work
This release shall apply even in the event of fault of negligence of the party
released and shall extend to the directors, officers and employees of such party
The Seller's contractual obligations, including warranty, shall not be deemed to
be reduced, in any way, because such work is performed or caused to be
performed by the Purchaser
14 PATENTS
Whenever the Seller is required to use any design, device, material or process
covered by letter, patent, trademark or copyright, the Seller shall indemnify and
save harmless the Purchaser from any and all claims for infringement by reason
of the use of such patented design, device, material or process in connection
with the contract, and shall indemnify the Purchaser for any cost, expense or
damage which it may be obliged to pay by reason of such infringement at any
time during the prosecution or after the completion of the work In case said
equipment, or any part thereof or the intended use of the goods, is in such suit
held to constitute infringement and the use of said equipment or part is enjoined,
the Seller shall, at its own expense and at its option, either procure for the
Purchaser the right to continue using said equipment or parts, replace the same
with substantially equal but non -infringing equipment, or modify it so it becomes
non -infringing
15 INSOLVENCY
If the Seller shall become insolvent or bankrupt, make an assignment for the
benefit of creditors, appoint a receiver or trustee for any of the Sellers property
or business, this order may forthwith be canceled by the Purchaser without
liability
16 GOVERNING LAW
The definitions of terms used or the interpretation of the agreement and the
rights of all parties hereunder shall be construed under and governed by the laws
of the State of Colorado, USA
The following Additional Conditions apply only in cases where the Seller is to
perform work hereunder, including the services of Sellers Representativelsl, on
the premises of others
17 SELLERS RESPONSIBILITY
The Seller shall carry on said work at Seller's own risk until the same is fully
completed and accepted, and shall, in case of any accident, destruction or injury
to the work and/or materials before Seller's final completion and acceptance,
complete the work at Seller's own expense and to the satisfaction of the
Purchaser When materials and equipment are furnished by others for installation
or erection by the Seller, the Seller shall receive, unload, store and handle same
at the site and become responsible therefor as though such materials and/or
equipment were being furnished by the Seller under the order
18 INSURANCE
The Seller shall, at his own expense, provide for the payment of workers
compensation, including occupational disease benefits, to its employees
employed on or in connection with the work covered by this purchase order,
and/or to their dependents in accordance with the laws of the state in which the
work is to be done The Seller shall also carry comprehensive general liability
including, but not limited to, contractual and automobile public liability insurance
with bodily injury and death limits of at least $300,000 for any one person,
$500,000 for any one accident and property damage limit per accident of
$400,000 The Seller shall likewise require his contractors, if any, to provide for
such compensation and insurance Before any of the Sellers or his contractors
employees shall do any work upon the premises of others, the Seller shall furnish
the Purchaser with a certificate that such compensation and insurance have been
provided Such certificates shall specify the date when such compensation and
insurance have been provided Such certificates shall specify the date when such
compensation and insurance expires The Seller agrees that such compensation
and insurance shall be maintained until after the enure work is completed and
accepted
19 PROTECTION AGA ACCIDENTS AND DAMAGES
The Seller hereby assumes the entire responsibility and liability for any and all
damage, loss or injury of any kind or nature whatsoever to persons or property
caused by or resulting from the execution of the work provided for in this
purchase order or in connection herewith The Seller will indemnify and hold
harmless the Purchaser and any or all of the Purchasers officers, agents and
employees from and against any and all claims, losses, damages, charges or
expenses, whether direct or induer t, and whether to persons or property to whit
the Purchaser may be put or subject by reason of any act, action, neglect,
omission or default on the part of the Seller, any of his contractors, or any of th
Sellers or contractors officers, agents or employees In case any suit or other
proceedings shall be brought against the Purchaser, or its officers, agents or
employees at any time on account or by reason of any act, action, neglect,
omission or default of the Seller of any of his contractors or any of its or their
officers, agents or employees as aforesaid, the Seller hereby agrees to assume th
defense thereof and to defend the same at the Sellers own expense, to pay any
and all costs, charges, attorneys fees and other expenses, any and all judgment
that may be incurred by or obtained against the Purchaser or any of its or their
officers, agents or employees in such suits or other proceedings, and in case
judgment or other lien be placed upon or obtained against the property of the
Purchaser, or said parties in or as a result of such suits or other proceedings, in
Seller will at once cause the same to be dissolved and discharged by giving bon
or otherwise The Seller and his contractors shall take all safety precautions,
furnish and install all guards necessary for the prevention of accidents, comply
with all laws and regulations with regard to safety including, but without
limitation, the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 and all rules and
regulations issued pursuant thereto
9/90
Revised 11/91