Electrical Installation for Modular Building

Developer's Agreement / Forms / Attachments

This document outlines the terms and conditions for the "Mod Lab" project at 24106 N Bunn Rd., Prosser, WA, where the US Department of Agriculture is the Developer and Public Utility District No. 1 of Benton County (the "District") is providing electrical distribution services. It details the responsibilities of the Developer in preparing the site for electrical service installation.

• Agreement Completion: Sign and return the Developer's Agreement.

• Easements: Arrange for and secure easements of 10.00 feet in width, with signed and notarized easement forms.

• Fees: Pay the primary fee of $10,005.76. Fees are valid for three months; payment within this period triggers scheduling for installation within one month. Failure to pay within three months requires re-calculation. If work is not completed within one year of payment, the job will be voided.

• Application for Service: Complete and return the customer Application for Service, including the Unified Business Identification (UBI) number.

• Pre-construction Meeting: Schedule and include all relevant utilities, excavators, developers, and surveyors.

• Trenching: The Developer is responsible for opening and backfilling trenches per District specifications.

• Coordination: Coordinate trench opening with Jessie Grad of the District.

• Energization Requirements: Specific items must be completed before service energization, including:

  • Referencing and adhering to various Standard Q documents (Q-1A, Q-1B, Q-5E, Q-10A) for meter socket, conduit, and work area clearance.
  • Installing a 1-inch conduit from the CT compartment to the meter base.
  • Picking up a prewired 13-terminal meter base from the District's Meter Shop.

• Transformer Compliance: Verify transformer location complies with WAC 296-46B-450.

• Project Hold: The project is currently on hold. The District cannot provide information to contractors until the Developer contacts them.

• Supply Chain Issues: The District reserves the right to postpone/reschedule projects due to material or equipment availability. The Developer waives claims for damages resulting from such delays.

• No Warranty on Installation Timing: The District makes no warranty regarding when the transformer and other equipment will be installed.

• Design: The District provides the initial electrical distribution system design at no charge. Modifications within four months of initial design may incur a $75.00 per hour charge.

• Change Orders: The Developer is responsible for changes to the design after initial fee payment. If the District initiates work and a change order is needed, work will stop until an additional invoice for costs is paid.

• Payment: All invoices must be paid in full before the District will energize customer equipment. Late payments incur fees.

• Mapping Disclaimer: Provided mapping data is for illustration purposes only and not guaranteed to be accurate or complete.

• Signed agreements should be emailed to engservice@bentonpud.org or mailed to the Benton County PUD Attn: Engineering Dept.

• Contact Chad Brooks at (509)582-1233 for questions.

• Jessie Grad can be contacted at (509)222-9305 for trenching and District work scheduling.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an electrical plan (Sheet E-1) for a project located in Prosser, WA. It details the electrical layout, including power outlets, switches, lighting, and sub-panels, for a facility.

• Electrical Layout: Shows placement of various electrical components such as fume hoods, furnaces, analyzers, vacuum pumps, water chillers, and snorkels.
• Receptacle and Switch Details: Specifies voltage, amperage, and mounting height (e.g., 42" AFF) for numerous outlets and switches.
• Sub-Panels: Indicates the location and specifications for two interior sub-panels (Sub-Panel A and Sub-Panel B).
• Circuit Designations: Uses numerical and alphabetical codes (e.g., #1A, #2B) to identify specific circuits and their associated equipment.
• Notes: Includes specific instructions such as "VERIFY FEMALE PLUG ON SITE" and "MOUNT ON ROOF BOTTOM AND PROVIDE 8' WHIP COILED FOR EACH CIRCUIT."

This plan is crucial for bidders to understand the electrical infrastructure requirements for the project. It informs the scope of work related to electrical installations, power distribution, and the specific needs of laboratory or specialized equipment. Bidders must review this plan to accurately estimate costs, identify potential installation challenges, and ensure compliance with the specified electrical configurations.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides detailed electrical load calculations for two electrical panels, Panel A and Panel B, for the USDA - ARS Prosser, WA project. It outlines the circuits, loads served, breaker sizes, and calculated loads for each panel.

• Panel A Calculations: Details loads for HVAC, heat tape, lighting, powered J-boxes, receptacles, ICP-MS, and fume hoods. Includes connected load, total connected load (TCL), and calculated load in VA and Amps.
• Panel B Calculations: Details loads for HVAC, water heater, recirculating pump, lighting, snorkels, receptacles, EF-6, vacuum pump, VARIO MAX CUBE, and furnace plugs. Includes connected load, total connected load (TCL), and calculated load in VA and Amps.
• Notes: Includes information on lighting load calculations, connected receptacle load, and a note that circuit breakers are fully rated.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the electrical infrastructure requirements and load capacities for the project. It informs the design and installation of electrical systems, ensuring compliance with power demands and safety standards. Bidders should review these calculations to accurately scope their electrical work and ensure their proposed solutions meet the project's specific needs.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an "As-built" utility map for the Prosser Modular lab, detailing water service and sewer/communication extensions. It serves as a record of the actual installed locations and depths of various utilities.

• Water Service: A 2-inch PVC water service line is depicted.
• Sewer Extension: A 2 1/4-inch sewer extension is shown.
• Data/Communication: A 1.5-inch data/communication line is indicated.
• Water Line: A 3-inch steel water line with a 2-inch valve is present.
• Depths: Depths to utilities are noted in feet (e.g., 2.0, 2.1, 1.5, 0.2, 3.5).
• Legend: A legend clarifies the line types for various utilities including electrical, sanitary sewer, water, gas, storm drain, communication, and irrigation.
• Scale: A scale bar indicates 1 inch equals 20 feet.

This map is crucial for bidders to understand the existing underground utility infrastructure at the Prosser Modular lab site. It will inform planning for any new construction or modifications, helping to avoid damage to existing services and ensuring compliance with utility locations and depths.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides clarifications and answers to vendor questions regarding electrical requirements for the USDA-ARS Prosser project.

• Electrical Drawings: Revised electrical drawings, site plans, utility layouts, and panel schedules are provided as attachments.
• Power Source: The existing power source is overhead. Contractors must coordinate directly with Benton PUD.
• Voltage Requirement: The required incoming voltage has been updated from 120/240V to 120/208V 3-phase. A step-down transformer can be used to achieve this if the existing service is 120/240V.
• Service Connection: Contractors are responsible for connecting the service from the transformer base to the facility.
• Facility Size & Power Needs: The facility is 36'x68'. It requires two 225-amp panels, each operating at 120/208V 3-phase. The contractor must provide the necessary amperage.
• Utility Connection Points: Information regarding approximate locations of existing power poles, transformers, and utility tie-in points is available in the "ARS_Prosser_BentonPUD_DevLtr" attachment.

This clarification updates the required voltage and provides necessary electrical drawings and site information, which bidders must consider when preparing their proposals.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Wage Determination issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division, under the Service Contract Act. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations performing contract work in the specified geographic area.

• Geographic Area: Washington Counties of Benton, Franklin.
• Occupational Listing: Provides a comprehensive list of job titles, corresponding occupation codes, and the minimum hourly wage rate for each.
• Fringe Benefits: Indicates that fringe benefits are required and follow the occupational listing, though specific details are not listed in this excerpt.
• Executive Orders: Notes the applicability of Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (Minimum Wage) for federal contractors.
• Vacation and Holidays: Outlines paid vacation and holiday provisions required for service contract employees.
• Conformance Process: Details the procedure for establishing wage rates for occupations not explicitly listed in the determination.

This document is critical for bidders responding to solicitations covered by the Service Contract Act in the specified geographic area. It dictates the minimum labor costs that must be factored into proposals, ensuring compliance with federal labor laws. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages and benefits meet or exceed these established rates for all covered employees.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document outlines the evaluation criteria for a service contract using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method. It replaces the standard FAR 52.212-2 provision with evaluation based on FAR 12.203.

Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the Government.

• Price:

  • Offerors must provide pricing as per the Statement of Work, including any discounts.
  • Pricing for the base period is the focus of evaluation.
  • Failure to propose pricing for the base period may result in disqualification.
  • Quotations will be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness per FAR 12.204.

• Technical Acceptability:

  • Evaluated as "acceptable" or "unacceptable."
  • Requires a sound, compliant approach demonstrating a thorough understanding of requirements.
  • Offerors must provide a detailed explanation of their ability to perform the required services, addressing how they will accomplish the SOW requirements. A simple statement of capabilities is insufficient.

• Past Performance:

  • Evaluated as "acceptable" or "neutral."
  • The Government may use provided references, USDA contract information, and CPARS.
  • Acceptable: Demonstrated ability to meet contract requirements (quality, timeliness, cost control, business relations, adherence to terms).
  • Neutral: No past performance record.
  • Unacceptable: Documented history of failing to meet requirements (poor quality, missed deadlines, cost overruns, etc.).

• Quotations will be evaluated using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria.

• Only the lowest-priced offer will be evaluated for Technical Acceptability and Past Performance.

• If the lowest-priced offer is not technically acceptable or has unacceptable past performance, the next lowest-priced offer will be evaluated, continuing in order until the lowest price, technically acceptable offer with acceptable or neutral past performance is identified.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

The objective of this project is to provide a fully functional electrical distribution system to a modular laboratory at the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) facility in Prosser, Washington. This will enable the utilization of the $1 million modular unit, acquired for critical research in viticulture and soil health, which has been non-operational due to the lack of power.

The contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, permits, and incidentals to install a 120/240V three-phase electrical power system. This includes obtaining a Developer's Agreement from Benton Public Utility District No. 1, conducting an on-site assessment, designing and implementing the electrical distribution system, installing necessary components (transformer bank, meter base, distribution panel, conduit, grounding), and obtaining all required permits and inspections.

• Compliance with all federal, state, and local electrical codes, and USDA ARS site requirements.

• System must be tested, inspected, and approved prior to final acceptance.

• Provide qualified, licensed electricians.

• Maintain site safety and cleanliness.

• Provide written certification that the system is safe, code-compliant, and operational.

• Place of Performance: USDA ARS – IAREC, 24106 N. Bunn Road, Prosser, WA 99350.

• Delivery Schedule, Installation completion, and Final inspection/documentation dates will be specified by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

• Must obtain Developer’s Agreement from Benton Public Utility District No. 1.

• Must comply with USDA ARS facility access requirements, including security check-ins.

• Contractor must be licensed and bonded with demonstrated experience in commercial or government facility installations and familiarity with federal site access protocols.