Installation of three automatic greasing systems for turbine wicket gates at Elephant Butte Power Plant. The project includes furnishing, installing, and testing the systems with specific greasing frequencies (weekly for underwater, monthly for others). Installation is restricted to the maintenance season (October 15 - February 15). The contractor must supply electrical components and ensure compatibility with existing systems. Submittals after award include schedules, parts lists, drawings, and commissioning plans. Safety and quality assurance are critical, with adherence to Reclamation Safety and Health Standards and OSHA. The contractor is responsible for all cleanup and waste disposal.
Installation shall take place during the maintenance season, between October 15 and February 15. The contractor will be allowed a maximum of 21 days for each turbine generating unit for installation and testing.
Final payment will not be made until all submittals are accepted and approved by the Contracting Officer.
Contractor shall provide manufacturer warranty information on supplied materials and equipment, as well as information on warranty for installation labor.
The contractor must have a minimum of five (5) wicket gate greasing systems installation experiences, including customer phone contacts for each system installed.
Consistent violations of applicable laws or standards may result in the Contracting Officer stopping all site activity until compliance is ensured. The contractor will not be entitled to an extension of time, claim for damage, or additional compensation due to such a work stoppage.
Consistent violations of applicable federal, state, or local laws, orders, regulations, or water quality standards may result in the contracting officer stopping all site activity until compliance is ensured.