Renovation of a water / sewer project in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Conceptual plans call for the renovation of a water / sewer project.

As of October 27, 2022, this project is in the conceptual phase. An engineer has not been selected. Although a firm timeline for construction has not been determined, construction is not expected to start prior to September 2023. *The closed solicitation has been included below for reference: The project consists of the replacement and upgrade of undersized electrical components necessary for the operation of the South Central Plant, located in State Capitol Park, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Currently, the existing high voltage transformers and switches have a capacity to supply power to half of the plant (three chillers and its associated equipment) on one electrical feeder. Due to the age of the existing transformers and 15.5 KV switches, parts are no longer manufactured and are not easily sourced. All transformers and exterior switches require replacement and upgrades to allow the entire plant to operate from one set of feeders in case of a future outage. The selected Designer will be required to perform a field study of the main electrical feeders from the existing South Capitol Park switching station to the South Central Plant to ensure proper full load ampacity ratings. A list of equipment to be replaced includes, but is not necessarily limited to switches, Current Transformers (CTs), Potential Transformers (PTs), Pad Mounted Transformers, and secondary feeders. The South Central Plant will remain in full operation during the design and construction of this project, with construction and electrical outages scheduled so as to make minimal impact on the operation of the buildings in Capitol Park. The available funds for construction (AFC) are approximately $1,100,000.00 with a fee of approximately $90,760.00. Contract design time is 135 consecutive calendar days; including 45 days review time. Thereafter, liquidated damages in the amount of $125.00 per day will be assessed. Further information is available from Matthew Baker, Facility Planning & Control, matthew.baker@la.gov, (225)219-4789. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time. Grand Isle Shipyard, LLC-$4,622,120.00 Dykes Electric, Inc-$4,869,000.00