Basic Information

Reference Number

0000204573

Issuing Organization

McMaster University

Owner Organization

McMaster University

Project Type

RFQ - Request for Quote (Formal)

Project Number

TF 07-21-816

Title

Project Electrical Engineer- Peak Shavers NF 91 Project

Source ID

PU.AC.ON.224221.C81126

Agreement Types

Broader Public Sector (BPS)

Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement(CETA)

Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)

Details

Location

Canada, Ontario, Hamilton-Niagara Peninsula

Description

McMaster University is seeking to retain the services of a qualified Electrical Engineer to act as the Prime Consultant to provide professional engineering services for the design and contract administration for the Peak Shavers project. Qualified proponents are invited to submit responses in accordance with the terms of this Request for Quotation (hereafter referred to as RFQ).
For the purpose of this RFQ, "Proponent" includes potential proponents, namely vendors who submit or consider submitting a Quotation. “Owner” refers to McMaster University.
The consultant scope of work includes but is not limited to:

Provide design for installation of 13.8 kV natural gas generators (reciprocating) and tie-in to McMaster’s existing infrastructure including all required ancillary equipment (switchgears, transformers, ATS, E-house, metering, etc.)
E House to include but not limited to:
- Structure
  - Slab on grade foundation
  - Prefabricated steel building, insulated.
  - 2 access doors
  - Electric heat
  - Lighting and convenience receptacles
  - roll up equipment door for access.
  - Fire detection system
  - Security system – door contacts, security cameras
  - Communications will be fiber optic cable(s) to NF91.
- Electrical equipment will include:
  - 13.8kV switchgear lineup
  - 120/208V low voltage power distribution panels (2)
  - 125 Vdc battery, charger, and distribution panel
Provide design for remote start of natural gas generators from central plant or third-party dashboard.
Provide design of required control schemes for load displacement with the IESO and islanding operation (McMaster would like to have the generators operate in an island operation).
Comprehensive protection schemes (generator, line, bus, transfer, auto-islanding, etc.)
Natural gas tie-in from new/existing Enbridge/Union gas PRV. Consultant to co-ordinate work/design with Enbridge/Union gas rep
Provide required civil design to ensure proper grading for new generators and ancillary equipment.
Provide required permits and site plan approval if required.
Proponent to co-ordinate with sound/environmental consultant to ensure overall noise compliance. McMaster will retain sound/environmental consultant.
Proponent to ensure design is in compliance with the submitted System Impact Assessment
Facilitate the completion of the Connection Impact Assessment with Hydro-One on behalf of McMaster University.

Dates

Publication

2021/07/15 03:53:31 PM EDT

Question Acceptance Deadline

2021/08/10 02:00:00 PM EDT

Closing Date

2021/08/12 02:00:00 PM EDT

Onsite Visit

2021/07/27 02:00:00 PM EDT

Contact Information

Tracie Felton

2898087693 ext. 21383

feltont@mcmaster.ca

Pre-Bidding Events

Event Type

Onsite Visit

Attendance

Recommended

Event date

2021/07/27 02:00:00 PM EDT

Location

McMaster Campus- near NF 91

Event Note

An optional site visit will be held on July 27th, 2021 @ 2:00 PM ET. Proponents are requested to meet outside near NF 91 on McMaster Campus

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Bid Submission Process

Bid Submission Type

Physical Bid Submission

Additional Bidding Instructions

Quotations shall be submitted online on the McMaster University e-Procurement Portal at https://mcmaster.bonfirehub.ca/opportunities
In order to submit & finalize, Proponents must upload all required documents as noted under the Requested Information section within the Bonfire project web portal. Please note the type and number of files allowed. The maximum upload file size is 1000 MB. Please do not embed any documents within your uploaded files, as they will not be accessible or evaluated. Proponents will receive an email confirmation receipt with a unique confirmation number upon finalizing their submissions.
All submissions must be submitted prior to the Close Date of August 12th, 2021 @ 2:00 PM EDT.
It is strongly recommended that Proponents give themselves sufficient time and at least ONE (1) day before the Close Date to begin the uploading process and finalize their submissions. It will be at the Proponent’s sole risk to assure on-time submission. There is NO extension to the submission deadline unless notified through an addendum. McMaster University does not take responsibility for any technical issues that occur with connectivity or the Bonfire web portal. Submissions received by any other means will not be accepted.
For further details on creating and uploading a submission, please refer to the following article: https://support.gobonfire.com/hc/en-us/articles/360011034814.

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