Replace 2000-amp Breaker Food Service

The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution, Big Spring, Texas intends to make a single award to a responsible entity for the provision to replace the existing inoperable 2000-amp GE Power Break Switch with a new power break switch compatible with the existing switchboard. The existing breaker to be replaced is a General Electric, Power Break I, Serial# V1011576 Catalog No TP2020SS mounted in a General Electric AV-Line Switchboard with a General Electric Type 3R Enclosure.

QUALITY ASSURANCE/INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS:

• All work performed on this project shall comply with the attached drawings & specifications, NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, manufacturer's specifications and industry standards.


• Installer Qualifications: A licensed electrician, licensed by the State of Texas.


• All seismic zone requirements, environmental compliance, life Safety, NFPA, ADA-ABA, and Federal, State and Local codes and regulations will be considered during all phases of this project.


• Services and materials provided by the contractor will adhere to and ·shall be consistent with the most current industry standards, the Underwriters Laboratories (UL) and the General and the National Electric Code (NEC).


• For security and safety purposes, forty-eight (48) hour advance notice in writing, prior to disruption to the system must be given to the Contracting Officer and COR.


• It is the Contractor's responsibility to repair and/or replace any Government property damaged by contractors/subcontractors' employees. Damage will be corrected and restored to previous condition at no cost to the Government.


• It shall be the Contractor's responsibility for obtaining all measurements and data requirements to comply with manufacturer's installation recommendations. All installations must be in accordance with product manufacture's recommendations.


• It is the contractor's responsibility to obtain permitting, should it be required. Copies of all permits must be submitted to the COR upon receipt from local agency.