EXHIBIT A
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
DUE 2/17/16 AT 12:00PM
SPECIFICATIONS
E-Caps requisition #: RQN-SH-16021579
Bid #: RFB-IS-16200884
For: PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: HIGH VOLTAGE CIRCUIT BREAKERS AND
RELAY TESTING, MEN’S CENTRAL JAIL
BIDDER TO COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
Vendor:
Address:
City & Zip:
Contact Person:
Phone:
Fax:
NOTICE: Bidders shall state in the right hand column of these pages wherein your product offered
differs, indicating performance, specific size, and/or make and model of all components when not
exactly as specified. When bidders is bidding items exactly as described in the left hand column,
please state “AS SPECIFIED” on the right hand column, labeled as “BIDDER’S RESPONSE”.
Failure to return and fill in this form will be considered sufficient reason for rejection of your offer.
Literature alone is not sufficient for consideration of your offer.
All equipment must meet California and County of Los Angeles safety requirements. The equipment
shall be the latest model and shall not have been used as a demonstrator. Bidders shall submit
detailed literature on the unit they propose to furnish…
EXHIBIT A
INDICATE EXCEPTION FOR
“AS SPECIFIED” BELOW
REQUIREMENTS
MANDATORY JOB WALK:
Date: Wednesday February 10, 2016
Time: 10:00 am
Address: Men’s Central Jail (MCJ) 441
Bauchet St. Los Angeles Ca. 90012
Meeting location: At the MCJ gas pumps
Site Contact: Richard Secord
Parking: 10 story parking structure at the
end of Bauchet St.
Please bring photo ID with you to the job
walk.
LATE ATTENDANCE TO THE JOB WALK BY
THE BIDDER MAY RESULT IN DENIAL TO
SIGN-IN AND/OR ATTEND THE JOB WALK
(AT THE DISCRETION OF THE
PURCHASING ANALYST) AND/OR
DISQUALIFICATION OF YOUR BID.
SHOULD THE PURCHASING ANALYST BE
LATE TO THE JOB WALK, ARRIVAL
STATUS CAN BE OBTAINED BY
CONTACTING ERICA SALAS AT (323) 2672272 OR ALFREDO DELUNA (323)881-5152
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FAILURE TO ATTEND JOB WALK WILL
RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION OF BIDDER
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GENERAL:
 Bidder is to provide service and
perform Switchgear Maintenance and
testing of the (7) Main 4160 volt
Breakers and Relays as follows:
SCOPE OF WORK:

Bidder will test all (18) protective
relays for the main station and submit
test reports.

Bidder will perform preventive
maintenance and testing on (7) G.E.
circuit 4160 volt breaker per National
Electrical Testing Association (NETA)
standards and submit test reports.
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EXHIBIT A
INDICATE EXCEPTION FOR
“AS SPECIFIED” BELOW
REQUIREMENTS

Bidder shall perform all work on
Saturdays between the hours of 05001700. Unless other arrangements are
agreed upon by LASD

Bidder will perform a 4 hour full
building load generator test upon
completion of electrical maintenance.
SWITCH GEAR MAINTENACE,
INSPECTION AND REPAIR
Bidder shall include the following
preventative maintenance tasks as
follows:

Cleaning of switch enclosures and
removal of all dust.

Inspection and replacement of main
switch contacts if required.

Inspection and Testing of all control
circuits and devices for proper function
and repair all deficiencies found.

Perform Megohm testing of line/load
conductors and repair, re-terminate
motor primary leads if necessary.

Verify and adjust trip settings per
original coordination study and
manufacturers specifications.

Generate and provide complete testing
reports as required.

Visual inspection for signs of potential
discharge or corona that may lead to
premature failure.

Inspect anchoring and alignment of
cells and cubicles.
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INDICATE EXCEPTION FOR
“AS SPECIFIED” BELOW
REQUIREMENTS

Verify tightness of accessible bolted
electrical connections by calibrated
torque-wrench.

Perform visual and mechanical
inspection of instrument transformers.
Inspect all control power control
transformers for physical damage,
cracked insulation, broken leads and
tightness of connections, defective
wiring, and overall general condition.
Perform visual inspection of all wiring
and connections for the following:
Tracking, Overheating Insulation
deterioration, Arcing, Corona.

Verify correct and continuous
equipment grounding from cubicle to
cubicle with correct connections to
building or earth grounding electrode
conductor.

Visual inspection of any metering or
differential C.T’s that exists in the
connection cubicle. Verify correct
polarity and orientation.

Inspect heater strips and related
controls. (if present)

Check all P.T fuses and fuse holders for
signs of excessive heat. Ensure fuses
are tightly seated.

Inspect and clean all Neutral Grounding
Resistors (NGR). Inspect all C.T
connections, polarity and anchoring.
Ensure the NGR are properly bonded to
an earth ground.
BIDDER REQUIREMENTS:

Bidder shall supply all labor and
material required to complete requested
scope of work.
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EXHIBIT A
INDICATE EXCEPTION FOR
“AS SPECIFIED” BELOW
REQUIREMENTS

Bidder shall hold a current State of
California Contractors License, C10
(Electrical Contractor), in good
standing.

Bidder shall hold a full member of
National Electrical Testing Association
(NETA).

The installation shall conform to all
applicable industrial safety standards.

All work shall be performed in
accordance with accepted general
industry and/or best practices and
comply with any local and national
building codes, rules and regulations
set forth by government agencies and
regulatory authorities.

Bidder shall be responsible to repair
any damages to County property or
equipment that occur during the course
of Bidder’s work without additional
cost to the County

Bidder shall arrange and coordinate
with County for placement of
equipment at site and shall be
responsible for disposal of any and all
removed or generated
construction or repair related
debris.

Bidder shall be responsible to lock
out/tag out affected equipment and
isolate all sources of energy including
electrical, mechanical or stored and
render equipment safe for intended
work.

Bidder shall adhere to the following
standards regarding the completion of
all related work. ANSI/NETA 2013
Standard for Acceptance Testing
Specifications
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REQUIREMENTS
INDICATE EXCEPTION FOR
“AS SPECIFIED” BELOW
o ANSI/NETA 2011 Standard for
Maintenance Testing
Specifications
o ANSI/NETA 2010 Standard for
Certification of Electrical Testing
Technicians
o NFPA 70B: Electrical Equipment
Maintenance, requirements 2013
edition

Upon successful award of contract the
Bidder shall coordinate work schedule
and completion date with the County’s
representative.

Awarded vendor shall notify Los
Angeles County Project Manager at
least forty-eight (48) hours before
commencing work. Vendor must
submit staff I.D.s for clearance prior to
commencement of job.

Bidder shall possess a minimum (5)
years’ experience in working on
equipment of similar size and rating.
References shall be provided at the
request of County.
PROJECT LOCATION:
Men’s Central Jail
Central Plant
441 Bauchet Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
WARRANTY:
12 Months Parts & Labor
After installation
FOR QUESTIONS CONCERNING THIS
BID CONTACT: KAREN CARRILLO –
PURCHASING AGENT VIA EMAIL
KCARRILLO@ISD.LACOUNTY.GOV
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